Trying To Be Better with Joel and Steve

Steve needs a minute to cry happy tears.  Really.  A rare moment of actual vulnerability, and you - the TTBB listener - get to climb in.  Welcome! Be sure to Like/Follow/Subscribe to and Review Joel and Steve wherever you listen to podcasts!  Follow on Instagram @TryingToBeBetterPodcast, email them at ttbbpodcast@gmail.com for a free, Limited Edition TTBBPodcast sticker!  (Please allow 6-8 weeks f...

Joel and Steve are floating on a spiritual plane that can only be achieved by... well, you probably wouldn't understand.  You *COULD* understand, but you'd have to be willing to experience total bliss.  It's a long story. TTBB Podcast is sponsored today by Sancho And Althea: https://sanchoandalthea.com/ Check them out on Instagram!  https://www.instagram.com/sanchoandalthea/ Be sure to Like/Follow...

Joel and Steve are have just acquiesced to the fact that they are now an 'every other week' podcast, and expect you to do the same.  Patreon subscribers *may* get bonus content.  There hasn't been much happening in the world lately, so mostly they talk about dogs and burgers.  Be sure to Like/Follow/Subscribe to and Review Joel and Steve wherever you listen to podcasts!  Follow on Instagram @Tryin...

Joel and Steve heal their rift, and you can all be grateful for that.  They also discuss the impending demise of our ersatz democracy in the United States, but more importantly Joel watched the 1977 cinematic classic "Smokey And The Bandit".  It's on Netflix - why are you still reading this? Be sure to Like/Follow/Subscribe to and Review Joel and Steve wherever you listen to podcasts!  Follow on I...

Joel and Steve (eventually) create a space in which they can hold space to honor each other's space - for the good of the Universe. Be sure to Like/Follow/Subscribe to and Review Joel and Steve wherever you listen to podcasts!  Follow on Instagram @TryingToBeBetterPodcast, email them at ttbbpodcast@gmail.com for a free, Limited Edition TTBBPodcast sticker!  (Please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery.) ...

Joel and Steve are back from Greece, and Colorado - just in time to provide YOU, their dedicated listeners, more quality content! Be sure to Like/Follow/Subscribe to and Review Joel and Steve wherever you listen to podcasts!  Follow on Instagram @TryingToBeBetterPodcast, email them at ttbbpodcast@gmail.com for a free, Limited Edition TTBBPodcast sticker!  (Please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery.)  #T...

Steve gets a new cat toy, and Joel is going to Greece! Be sure to Like/Follow/Subscribe to and Review Joel and Steve wherever you listen to podcasts!  Follow on Instagram @TryingToBeBetterPodcast, email them at ttbbpodcast@gmail.com for a free, Limited Edition TTBBPodcast sticker!  (Please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery.)  #TootYourHooter  #CanIMakeItAboutMeForAMinute

Joel and Steve convene to give some love to their mothers, and to all of the other mothers out there! They also almost break up, but decide that would be too much work. Be sure to Like/Follow/Subscribe to and Review Joel and Steve wherever you listen to podcasts!  Follow on Instagram @TryingToBeBetterPodcast, email them at ttbbpodcast@gmail.com for a free, Limited Edition TTBBPodcast sticker!  (Pl...

Joel and Steve have pretty much given up on the whole 'Trying To Be Better' thing - and are considering a rebrand!  Joel is prepping to go to Greece with some of his students, and Steve is dancing the night(s) away!  Follow friend and past guest of the pod Jack Van Cleave's new Instagram: @always_a_head_radio - he puts up a new YouTube music playlist every Sunday! Follow our friends Funk Trek (@fu...

Joel and Steve marvel at the wonders of nature, including the specter of mass weather-related destruction.  In other news Steve is playing Bluegrass, and also making music that has no form - which is something completely different! Joel went and did his duty as a Nebraskan and went to the Husker football Spring Game. Editor's Note: the production intern that is responsible for the slight echo in J...

Joel and Steve discuss the pressing topics facing the nation, and actually important things like where the best ice cream is!  Be sure to Like/Follow/Subscribe to and Review Joel and Steve wherever you listen to podcasts!  Follow on Instagram @TryingToBeBetterPodcast, email them at ttbbpodcast@gmail.com for a free, Limited Edition TTBBPodcast sticker!  (Please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery.)  #Toot...

Joel and Steve discuss the latest rage in wokeness - the TLC network show 'MILF Manor'!  Don't Miss This! Be sure to Like/Follow/Subscribe to and Review Joel and Steve wherever you listen to podcasts!  Follow on Instagram @TryingToBeBetterPodcast, email them at ttbbpodcast@gmail.com for a free, Limited Edition TTBBPodcast sticker!  (Please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery.)  #TootYourHooter #MINIPULAT...

Steve spent the better part of the last week in Chicago attending the annual meeting of the Grateful Dead Studies Association.  It was, in short, a Real Good Time! Joel's dog Maven injured herself and has to wear the Cone of Shame. Be sure to Like, Follow, Subscribe to and Review Joel and Steve wherever you listen to podcasts!  Follow on Instagram @TryingToBeBetterPodcast, email ttbbpodcast@gmail....

Joel and his wife (and past TTBB guest) Kjerstin finally decide to take the plunge, and make the Big Commitment - they joined Costco.  Welcome to the fold you two!  (Be sure to sleep when Costco sleeps.) Steve has continued his rock and roll adventures, while attempting to maintain something resembling a professional career.  Joel and Steve were honored to be invited to a birthday party where they...

Joel and Steve welcome allergy season into their lives!  Steve took his daughter to see Olivia Rodrigo and had a great time on a few levels. Joel went to a State Park with his wife (and past TTBB guest) Kjerstin for her birthday!  He also got a pedicure, which frankly sounds really nice. Be sure to Like, Follow, Subscribe to and Review Joel and Steve wherever you listen to podcasts!  Follow on Ins...

Joel and Steve decided to get together quick because they actually feel *a little* bad about not being as dependable as the could be for their listening audience.  Steve is pulling out of his funk by... taking action.  Joel is doing the same! Be sure to Like/Follow/Subscribe and Review Joel and Steve wherever you listen to podcasts!   Follow on Instagram @TryingToBeBetterPodcast, email at ttbbpodc...

Joel and Steve are really enjoying themselves (shocking) on this nice Sunday morning! Steve is working through some general malaise by playing music, and going out and participating in music events!  There is also some talk of getting back on the ol' bicycle! Joel saw Postmodern Jukebox, went to a play, and washed his dog!  Also - check out the podcast Samite: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

Joel and Steve reconvene to discuss Taylor Swift's Boy... (We apologize.  The person responsible for writing the previous sentence has been sacked.) Joel and Steve talk about the state of cool music venues in Lincoln, Steve's trip to San Juan, and connect with Joel about the passing of his father-in-law. Be sure to Like/Follow/Subscribe to and Review Joel and Steve wherever you listen to podcasts!...

Joel and Steve are joined by Mike McClure - host of the Guess The Year podcast! If you're a regular TTBB listener at all you know Steve has been a contestant and multiple-time champion on Guess The Year.  This has been in the works for a while now, so Joel and Steve are very excited that it finally happened! Mike is a great guy, and has a very cool thing going with Guess The Year - which, regardle...

Joel is unavoidably detained due to circumstances beyond his control, and Steve is a hurtin' unit.  In their infinite benevolence (and self-serving best interests) they decided that putting up a reru.... Refresher Course would be better than nothing. This is the very first TTBBPodcast from November of 2020. Email Joel and Steve at ttbbpodcast@gmail.com and let them know if it sounds like they're l...

Joel and Steve both just got back from 'in between holiday' excursions to the West! They wish all of you a very happy 2024! Be sure to Like/Follow/Subscribe to and Review Joel and Steve (every little bit gets them closer to the Lambo money) wherever you listen to podcasts! For a free (!) TTBB sticker email at ttbbpodcast@gmail.com, or slide into the DM's @TryingToBeBetterPodcast on Instagram! #Too...

Joel and Steve get together on Christmas Eve to take stock of things and spread some holiday cheer!  Steve has been partying it up, Joel has been meeting with spiritual guides!  Somehow it all works out.  They wish all of you a safe and joyous Whatever! Be sure to Like/Follow/Subscribe to Joel and Steve wherever you listen to podcasts.  If you could find a minute to leave a brief review that would...

Joel and Steve... have issues.  This one starts off more than just a little unfocused for a variety of reasons.  They eventually do some breathing exercises (really), get grounded and manage to bring it all back home! Be sure to Like/Follow/Subscribe and Review Joel and Steve wherever you listen to podcasts!  Follow on Instagram @TryingToBeBetterPodcast, email at ttbbpodcast@gmail.com - and they'l...

Joel and Steve are on a roll - three consecutive weeks where content has been produced!  Don't get too excited though, because Joel has a work thing next week and won't be available - so enjoy this one while you can! They discuss, surprisingly, music and their pets! Be sure to email ttbbpodcast@gmail.com to get your free TTBBPodcast sticker! Also follow on Instagram @TryingToBeBetterPodcast!  Be s...

Joel and Steve are coming perilously close to producing content on a regular schedule again! They self-congratulate on three years of TTBB, talk about their pets and plans for the day!  Be sure to Like/Follow/Subscribe and Review Joel and Steve wherever you listen to podcasts!   Follow on Instagram @TryingToBeBetterPodcast, email at ttbbpodcast@gmail.com - and get a free TTBB sticker! #TootYourHoo...