Adam "J.R." Stoffel

Small Things Considered

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JR and Gary consider small things, or maybe big things that could be small. Or small things that could be big. Our goal is to ask more questions than answer them. to probe what our listeners requests, and what we find in the wild. It may be amusing, funny, sarcastic, maudlin or dire, or anywhere in-between. the one goal is to entertain. Join two long term friends exploring the world around them, and join in on the conversation. Nothing is too small to be included: Music, Arts, Politics, Religion, Society-at-large: they are all small things. Don't sweat the small stuff. Let us do it for you.

Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: tobefare.com

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Adam "J.R." Stoffel

Episodes

#63: Culpeper 03.06.2025 44:58

This is the last episode of STC, at least for now. If you want more, let us know. Otherwise, go listen to our other podcasts. Bands You've Never Heard of and Gary Goes On And On And On. For this last episode, we decided to go back to talking politics, since it worked so well for us the first time! www.tobefare.com www.bynhopod.com www.ranchhandrecords.com

#61: So ya wanna move to Canada, eh? 06.05.2025 58:56

In this episode Gary explains what Ranch Hand Records is, JR looks in to what it takes to move from the US to Canada, and Gary laments America's lack of adoption of the metric system. Reddit Megathread on Canadian immigration https://www.reddit.com/r/ImmigrationCanada/s/hem1tx8eX8 All you need to know to move to Canada: Moving to Canada: A Guide for Americans Canada's Immigration page: https...

#60: We don't have enough podcasts, and neither do you 08.04.2025 54:31

Gary and JR lay out their plan for total podcast domination. Introducing two new podcasts, coming soon. Bands You've Never Heard Of and Gary's rants will become their ownseparate shows. Tell our friends!! www.tobefare.com www.ranchhandrecords.com #rantcast #indiebands #toomanypodcasts #newpodcast #allthingsconsidered

#59: BYNHO: Three For Silver 25.03.2025 1:18:43

We've found an amazing band for you this week. Three For Silver is out of Bellingham Washing, so big in the Pacific Northwest music scene. They also tour Europe regularly. Led by Lucas Warford, they are like nothing we've ever heard. Unique instruments, unique voices, great songwriting. Check them out, you won't be sorry! Three For Silver links: HOME | Threeforsilver Three For Silv...

#58: Tipping, Updates, and BYNHO: D.B. Rielly 11.03.2025 1:15:29

JR steps up the production for this episode, and Gary loves it. D.B. Rielly is this week's Band You've Never Heard Of, Gary has a rant about all the annoying computer updates, and JR wants to know your thoughts on a restaurant's unique tipping policy. Our band's website: www.tobefare.com Our production company's website: www.ranchhandrecords.com JR's YouTube Channel's Website: www.wiiay.com ST...

#57.2: Bonus Episode: Putin's Taint 01.03.2025 40:24

Trump embarrasses himself, and the USA in the Oval Office with Volodymyr Zelensky, and Gary's got thoughts. We couldn't wait for more than a week to put this out there, so this is a bonus episode, you're welcome. www.tobefare.com www.ranchhandrecords.com www.wiiay.com

#57: Fletcher Grommets, Risky Behavior, and BYNHO: Intruder 424 25.02.2025 1:06:52

This week, NASA has more power than you realized, JR engages in some risky behavior with a guy named Billy that he met at Wal-Mart, Intruder 424 is the Band You've NeverHeard Of, and Gary has some thoughts on Facebook meanies. Intruder 424's website www.tobefare.com www.ranchhandrecords.com Small Things Considered (@smallthingspod.bsky.social) — Bluesky #royalblood #indiebands #rocknroll #music...

#56: Don't speed, wear your seatbelt! BYNHO: Shangralas 11.02.2025 1:24:55

JR gets pulled over for speeding, again. Seat belt warnings, our favorite electric vehicles, a British Band You've Never Heard Of. Do you read your Horoscope? And lastly, TheGrammys BYNHO complete playlist on Spotify www.tobefare.com www.ranchhandrecords.com Small ThingsConsidered (@smallthingspod.bsky.social) — Bluesky #swastikars #doge#floodthezone #cybertruck #rivian #idbuzz #vwbus #l...

#55: TikTok ban, YouTube, Hugo Stranger and The Rattlers 28.01.2025 1:16:08

STC is back for season 3 in 2025. JR introduces us to a surf rock blues band you've never heard of out of Australia called Hugo Stranger and The Rattlers. Gary gives a history of TikTok, this show is now on YouTube. And, Florida woman. www.hugostranger.com www.tobefare.com www.wiiay.com www.ranchhandrecords.com #surfrock #aussieband #independentband #pulpfictionmusic #tiktokban #chinesespy #fl...

#54: Our response to a listener's letter, plus another BYNHO 24.12.2024 1:22:30

This is our last episode of 2024, season 2! We finish the year celebrating our favorite Christmas songs, we discover another Band You've Never Hear Of, Crab Claw, from Charleston SC. Our experience on Bluesky, and more. www.tobefare.com www.ranchhandrecords.com https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/fact-sheet/changing-attitudes-on-gay-marriage/ https://crabclawmusic.bandcamp.com/ #gaymarriage #...

#53: Introducing: "Bands You've Never Heard of" Cowboy Destroy 10.12.2024 1:00:54

Today we feature a brand new segment called "Bands you've Never Heard of" They are also bands we've never heard of, this week, Cowboy Destroy. So that's kind of cool! Plus our favorite Christmas movies, a Judd is in Jail in Charlottesville, and vapor flavors! All that and more on this week's episode! www.tobefare.com www.ranchhandrecords.com https://cowboydestroy.bandcamp...

#52: "Get yer screamy pants on" 26.11.2024 1:10:34

Gary and JR are more than excited to do a show about anything other than the damn election. They had planned on doing a short 30 minute deep dive in to the new Linkin Park, but it's been so long since they talked about anything other than the election they just couldn't stop talking! JR's Wizard of Oz Rehearsals, a very bad driver, Nickelback sucks again, and of course a very small thi...

#51: What do we do now? 12.11.2024 21:32

JR has questions, Gary has a prepared statement, and that's a wrap on the election for us and this show. Next episode we'll be back to considering small things. www.tobefare.com www.ranchhandrecords.com #thatdamnelection #unsignedbands #whatdowedonow

#50: The Enemy From Within 29.10.2024 57:42

We are one week away from the election, here's some last minute thoughts from the greatest two minds to ever have a podcast called Small Things Considered that nobody listens to, much less read the show description. If you are reading this, please know that we think you are special, really fricken special, and not in the bad way! Please go vote!!! Here's that YouTube channel to check out with Th...

#49: Are you registered to vote? Cuz we are gonna need ya! 15.10.2024 51:25

Seriously, go make sure you are registered, start here: Voting and elections | USAGov

#48: Hurricane Helene 01.10.2024 32:53

JR and Gary only had a small window of time in which to record this week's episode, so this is what ya get. A short sweet episode full of opinions on the right, the left, and some things in between. www.ranchhandrecords.com www.tobefare.com www.wiiay.com

#46: Complacency Danger 03.09.2024 1:17:00

JR and Gary ponder the possible celebrities that might play the JD Vance and Tim Walz on Saturday Night Live, talk about the Arlington National Cemetery Trump and Kamala Harris McDonalds controversies, and an unexpected reaction to a T-Shirt. www.wiiay.com www.tobefare.com

#46: This show is banned in some nursing homes 20.08.2024 1:25:48

This week Gary and JR revel in the positivity of Tim Walz as Harris' running mate, they talk about the bad week DT has been having, how hard it is to not think of Trump Supporters as really stupid people, and lastly, why are we banned from Lakeside Nursing home in Emmetsburg Iowa? www.tobefare.com www.wiiay.com

#44: Harri-Gieg 2024!!! 06.08.2024 58:52

This week Gary and JR get back to politics!!! Reactions to Biden droppin out, to strengthening of the Democratic party, how the republicans are like JR's Jack Russel Terrier, Rocket. And of course, who should Kamala choose as her running mate. www.tobefare.com www.wiiay.com www.ranchhandrecords.com

#43: Recording our new album, with Kevin McNoldy 23.07.2024 33:29

For the first time ever JR and Gary are in the same room while recording this show, for a really good reason. They've been recording an album a Cphonic Studios in North Carolina with Kevin McNoldy. Kevin even agreed to engineer this podcast recording for us, that's how nice a guy he is. Check out his studio's website at the link below. Oh, and Biden is out!!! www.tobefare.com Cphon...

#42: Now it's time to NOT do it for your country, Joe 09.07.2024 1:13:39

Joe ran for president for his country, now it's time to NOT run for president, for his country. So, who could replace him? We have some ideas… www.tobefare.com Gary Hawthorne & band ToBe Fare: 40 years of Original Music by Gary Hawthorne — Kickstarter

#41: Debate reactions….What a Sh!t Show! 28.06.2024 32:26

Gary and JR both give their top 3 takeaways from the really dumb debate. Gary's Kickstarter: Gary Hawthorne & band ToBe Fare: 40 years of Original Music by Gary Hawthorne — Kickstarter Blooper Reel: BLOOPERS!! Gary Hawthorne & band ToBe Fare: 40 years of Original Music. Support us on Kickstarter!

#40: Gary Hawthorne & band ToBe Fare: 40 years of Original Music 25.06.2024 1:02:34

Let's NOT talk politics for the first 25 minutes of this week's episode, cuz we got a Kickstart Campaign happening now. JOIN US AT THE LINK BELOW! Then we tackle local and national politics with our own little spin on what's happening. Gary Hawthorne & band ToBe Fare: 40 years of Original Music by Gary Hawthorne — Kickstarter www.tobefare.com www.wiiay.com Trump’s Second Te...

#39: Eloquently Elegant or Elegantly Eloquent? 11.06.2024 1:08:26

Gary and JR talk a little music before jumping in to cuntroversial congresswoman MTG with John McGuire stopping by Charlottesville only to be boo'd out of town, plus the other Virginia 5th district potential nominees, 34 guilty verdicts, and the Double Dissapprovers (haters) www.tobefare.com www.wiiay.com www.ranchhandrecords.com

#38: Can't Wait For Those Debates! 28.05.2024 52:22

This week Gary and JR talk about the Ticketmaster lawsuit, Nikki Haley proves she's just as bad as the rest of 'em, Joe Piscopo is an idiot, Biden tries to assassinate Trump, according to Trump, and the debates are coming! www.tobefare.com www.wiiay.com www.ranchhandrecords.com