The Sunny Side of Life with Troy Thompson

Send us Fan Mail This week at Sunnyside Troy ponders the tax exempt and what would happen if they weren't... He also apologizes for not putting out his newsletter yet which is forthcoming and of course you can still join by simply following this link:  https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/so8PkyQ Support the show

Send us Fan Mail This week at Sunnyside, Troy finds a way to perform the proverbial hat-trick by tying together our 250th Birthday of Independence Celebration with the history of AC in America and a newfound European appreciation for the "New Country" with an throwback parody skit from the first season and two NEW songs you'll want on your Independence Day playlist this weekend.  Jo...

Send us Fan Mail This week at Sunnyside, Troy recounts the many projects at Sunnyside - some lessons learned, and a few reflections on being a Dad who doesn't always communicate the lessons learned well enough.  Join the Sunnyside of Life Newsletter - the first of which will come out to our email subscribers Tuesday, June 30th. Subscribe here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/so8PkyQ Su...

Send us Fan Mail This week at Sunnyside Troy covers the results from last week's elections in Iowa primaries, gives you his take on them, reveals some dark-money PAC folks, complains about someone stealing his dog raft, and shares a story about Johnny Cash singing "A Boy Named Sue" at La Bonita Cantina.... Support the show

Send us Fan Mail This week Troy welcomes back Iowa Senate District 5 Republican Primary Candidate Stacy Besch. Since November, Stacy has been beating the streets contacting Republican primary voters and spreading the word about her candidacy. Tomorrow, Iowans head to the polls for the 2026 primaries and if Stacy earns the win from the voters in District 5 she will be the new State Senator as there...

Send us Fan Mail This week at Sunnyside Troy returns to the studio following a week off, a flipped chicken tractor, time spent at State Track reflecting on Iowa Nice and the loss of Congressman Massey from Kentucky in the primary. Perhaps it's time for a Gen X led America...shine up your banana seats and get ready for the new "Alice's Restaurant" and a special memorial to the 1...

Send us Fan Mail This week at Sunnyside, Troy shares his opinion on two primary candidates on the national scene he thinks should win their respective races but that doesn't mean everyone agrees (as usual). When it comes to the Sunnyside of Life, it's hard to find a couple of candidates more self-deprecating and likable than Congressman Thomas Massie of Kentucky's 4th District and L...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Friends and Neighbors! In this episode Troy catches up on all the exciting happenings at Sunnyside (not to mention a few mishaps) and explains how his friends and neighbors have been there to help. Plus, there's a way to get additional details and produced videos about the many happenings at Sunnyside by joining our newsletter. Simply click on the link below to subscrib...

Send us Fan Mail This week at Sunnyside, Troy visits with the local chiropractor: Dr. Jim Brockhohn who also happens to be an actor in over 100 films, tv shows, and commercials. Over the last 38 years, Dr. Brockhohn has been adjusting patients in our small town as well as with professional rodeo and the US Olympic Training Center. But, his real passion is in front of the camera and you have got to...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Sunnyside! Troy returns from Easter with updates on the last couple weeks at the ranch, the beef, the kids and the news.  Join our newsletter here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/so8PkyQ Support the show

Send us Fan Mail This week at Sunnyside, Troy shares a new development that has sparked a little undue controversy and he's kind of OK with that.  For tickets to the Vinylfest 1950s show at the Boman Fine Arts Center April 4th visit   https://bomanfineartscenter.org/events/ For information about a Sunnyside Biography recording for your family simply use the text the show link with your contac...

Send us Fan Mail This week, as we kick-off season five of The Sunnyside of Life with Troy Thompson, Troy has returned from his hiatus to sunny Sarasota, Florida and has some thoughts about this Iran thing we're up to. As his wife, Heidi, tells his friends: "He doesn't like it." Get the details on the vacay, an Amish parody from the skit vault, and a bit of a history lesson on w...

Send us Fan Mail This week at Sunnyside, place your beef orders now. Text the show with your name and contact info so we can get you on the list. Meanwhile, Troy meet's grandson Austin for the first time, Carrie Prejean-Boller gets kicked off a committee on "faith" and Troy thinks there's a correlation between the CBS series "Elsbeth" and Candace Owens....what? Happy...

Send us Fan Mail This week - big news as Troy reveals he is officially a grandpa! Plus, an introduction of the Institute for Justice and his thoughts on Super Bowl LX.... Support the show

Send us Fan Mail This week at Sunnyside, Troy recounts his trip to Des Moines as a lobbyist for schools, gives his take on some recent bills he likes, some he doesn't, and some he thinks are just silly. Then, he reviews  The Promised Land series and the movie  Song Sung Blue plus, thoughts on a Chinese robot he has mopping the floors which he's sure is a communist spy and small victories...

Send us Fan Mail This week, Troy shares the story of a little town under a lake: A place called Red Rock. It's a tale of forced migration. No conspiracy just a nice place for birds to roost. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail This week, Troy comes down from the Johnny Cash show with Vinylfest, shares some insights on the show and possibilities for the future, let's us in on the Homefront at Sunnyside and highlights some upcoming shows and an an event you'll want to attend. (And, stay til the end for a special rendition of the song "Keep On The Sunnyside of Life" as performed this pa...

Send us Fan Mail This week - it's all about CASH with special guests Donovan Johnson and Elizabeth May joining Troy at Sunnyside as VINYLFEST  V: CASH approaches this Saturday January 17th at the Boman Fine Arts Center in Forest City see the link below to get your tickets in advance: https://bomanfineartscenter.org/event/vinylfest-johnny-cash/?instance_id=284 Support the show

Send us Fan Mail This week, Troy returns with 20 (or 26) hopes or the new year. You'll be happy to listen in to this one! TEXT THE SHOW, folks (there's a link! Just be sure to add your name and phone or email in your message to be contacted!) Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Enjoy this Theatre of the Mind Presentation from the Sunnyside of Life Players this Christmas Eve!  Merry Christmas! To buy your tickets to the one night only event of Vinylfest V: Johnny Cash simply follow this linkL https://bomanfineartscenter.org/events/ Support the show

Send us Fan Mail This week, on the Sunnyside of Life, Troy celebrates a birthday and visits an Orthodox Church, shares his comparisons with "rock'n'roll Sunday" at the local church and finds peace in the hymnal.  To learn more see what the Orthodox Christians are up to visit:  https://dcs.goarch.org/goa/dcs/dcs.html To buy your tickets to the one night show of Vinyfest V: Johnn...

Send us Fan Mail This week, at Sunnyside, Troy covers the past two week break and delivers some insights on preparations for being a grandpa and preparations for Christmas via a trip to KC, life on the farm, and time with the boys... Support the show

Send us Fan Mail This week at Sunnyside - Thanksgiving! Our favorite holiday and we're looking forward to family gathering and giving thanks. We wish the very same to you and yours! Happy Thanksgiving from The Sunnyside of Life! Support the show

Send us Fan Mail This week, Troy welcomes Dr. John Graham to Sunnyside. Dr. Graham is the Executive Director of Good Samaritan Home located in the greater Dayton, Ohio region. Since 2001, starting with opening his own home to homeless convict, John has remodeled house after house to provide a place to mentor, re-start, and rebuild a life. For over 2500 ex-offenders, Good Samaritan Home has given t...

Send us Fan Mail This week, Troy expands the podcast empire to include video (which can be found on his YouTube Channel: Sunnyside Farm Studios) with Iowa Senate District 5 Republican candidate: Stacy Besch. Stacy is spokesperson for Team Iowa and has been combatting human trafficking in the state for the last three years. She's also businesswoman, entrepreneur, long-time public speaker, farm...