Pants Optional

Two of Newton's finest join the cast for episode 49. It's pretty rare to have two of the top scorers in school history play on the same team, both in high school and in college. The guys talk about their experience playing in high school and some of the challenges faced at the collegiate level. Some memories from the past and plans for the future, you won't want to miss the great conversations in...

Former Newton great and Drake Bulldog, Connor Gholson joins the cast for some great conversation. He talks about his time while at Newton, some of the different coaching styles he's played for and his plans for the future. Good times and great company for episode 48 of Pants Optional! 

It's a packed studio for episode 47. Sump and Mike are back and they've brought a guest. Shaun Shaffer, Newton's newest realtor breaks down his new venture in the real-estate business. They also discuss the NCAA Tournament, Mike's trip to Vegas and his lack of clothing, and Big Ron makes another short cameo. Ton's of fun for number 47. 

Carl and Cib find themselves in the studio all by themselves. It's a little more mellow in the studio for this one, but still plenty of laughs and great conversation for your ear holes to enjoy. 

It's been almost one year since we've heard the low smooth voice of Jsump, this is the episode he finally returns. He doesn't get off too easy in this one either as the Spicy One Chip Challenge almost does him in. This one produced some great laughs! 

Sump isn't back yet, but he's reached a major miles stone, we'll talk about that later. As for this episode, they talk Christmas shopping, excited about Iowa Hoops, and yet another taste challenge involving Carl's meat, you won't want to miss this one! 

The guys come up with another taste challenge. This time it's for Mike and he's asked to identify the flavor of chips....he's ridiculously good at this! They talk Cib's new lawn tractor, Carl's had covid, and Mike is still homeless...well not really. Enjoy! 

Great conversation and shenanigans in this one. Cib and Carl take part in a coffee taste test, one of them clearly out performs the other. Mike finally gets some heart! They talk Iowa football, the election, and Mike is still looking for a house! Thanks for listening 

The guys talk playoff football around the state, the viral video of the runner being stalked by a cougar, and a special guest via phone call to discuss his random purchases made online. This and more on an all new episode of Pants Optional. 

The guys are back with a new episode and a new guest. Shaun Shaffer, AKA Shafe joins the guys for a laughter filled episode. They discuss the challenge of turning an athletic program around, Shafe gets a promotion and lets not forget about the mass debate, in honor of the first presidential debate! 

The fellas finally made it back for an all new episode of Pants Optional. They recap their experience with the Derecho storm and talk about how much fun that was. Michael gives us an update on his home buying search. They get into the return of sports or lack there of and Cib has yet another close call, this time it involved shitting his pants. 

Still no Jsump, but the three are back for another episode. They decided to break bread before the episode and eat the most All American meal ever created in sweet corn and BLT's. Not a lot going on still with COVID still lingering. They discuss how long they would survive in the wilderness with NETFLIX adding the show Alone to its lineup. Safe to say none of them would be winning that show. 

Carl and Cib are holding it down during this episode of Pants Optional, while the other two are busy with life.  They discuss some recent events happening locally here in Iowa. What would you do if you had an encounter with a bear? As well as awkward encounters with store clerks. Two is better than none, thanks for joining us. 

The guys discuss what this summer will look like with much of our normal summer activities being cancelled. They also get into what dating in the year 2020 looks like, which leads to some great conversation. The current state of our society and the protests, they tried keeping it light. They also had an unwelcome visitor in studio, Michael swears it was a murder hornet. Episode 36 coming in hot! 

The guys are back and Pat Riley becomes the very first two time guest. Cib brings the pain as he highlights how he mangled his hand, its definitely not pretty. Riley talks about what he's been up to during the covid pandemic. Michael talks about old high school baseball shenanigans, Carl needs wardrobe advice and they finally bring back the "Whats for Sale" segment. All on episode 35 of Pants Opti...

The crew is back, well most of them anyways. The guys recap what it's been like to be stuck in quarantine and some of the things they miss the most about precovid life. They talk about what shows they've been watching during quarantine and one of the greatest sports documentaries ever to be made in The Last Dance. Michael wants to talk bedroom talk, haircut problems, and the first real sporting ev...

Long time teacher/coach Pat Riley joins us on this episode of Pants Optional and he's brought pizza! Some of the best we've ever had, thanks Cassie. We talk about his career in teaching and coaching, his family and some of his memories from high school sports and growing up on a farm. The big topic of the Coronavirus is talked about, fortunately Jsump didn't get into the Corona's, at least we don'...

The guys are back for another fun filled episode of Pants Optional. Spring is in the air and the guys are excited about it, but where in the hell does all the gravel go in your driveway?! The guys talk about Iowa hoops, a famous athlete's alter ego and whether coaches in high school should use profanity. Thanks for listening and don't forget to check us out on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for u...

Character, First, Last, and Always! The guys spend the first half of the episode reminiscing about the late Coach Jenkins. It was great to hear a few of his former players talk about what he meant to them and some of their best memories of him. We lost a great one, but his impact on the community of Newton will be felt for many generations to come. The guys do eventually get back to their normal s...

The guys reflect on the tragic passing of Kobe Bryant and why this felt so different for them. They offer up their Super Bowl predictions, don't count on those being right. Somehow they end up having more bathroom talk, this time it deals with constipation! More social media beef, this time its Cib. Thanks for joining Mike, Jsump, Carl and Cib during this episode of Pants Optional. #RIPKobe 

The fellas are back for another episode of Pants Optional. Michael takes the night off to recover after a fun filled weekend in Green Bay. The guys are sports heavy during the first half of the episode as they recap the NFL playoffs, the Hall of Fame inductee's announced on national television, and Hawkeye basketball. Listener posted hair styles was discussed, we share some of our favorites that w...

The guys are back for their first episode of 2020. Apparently they're turning over a new leaf because the snack of choice is no longer pizza, but carrots!? They recap their Christmas festivities, the Hawkeye bowl victory, and the NFL playoffs. They also get deep into conversation about the legalization of marijuanas in addition to several other random topics. Sump also assaults his own foot during...

The guys finally made it back for another episode. They talk about the Hawks big win over the cyclones. The traditions of Christmas, or lack thereof. Sump flashes signs of greatness when he does a mid episode boom arm swap! We introduce a new segment called "I Wonder What That Was About?" Lots of randomness and overall chicanery during this episode, but you won't want to miss any of it! Merry Chri...

The guys are finally all back together and they have several things to talk about. Myles Garrett and the helmet assault, Christmas, EggNog, the Astros cheating, Disney+, favorite Christmas movies and more. Mike apparently hates vests, especially when paired with flannel. Jsump reveals some weird secret that he has to get off his chest, basically it gets real awkward. A big Happy Thanksgiving from...

An archived episode will have to do this week as the guys are living life. This was an episode recorded back in October when Worm decided to jump into an episode with Carl and Cib. We hope you enjoy and will be back next week with an all new episode of Pants Optional.