Episodes
5 hours ago
5 hours ago
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.
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#TootYourHooter #NewFriends
Sunday May 05, 2024
TTBB 143 - Joel and Steve's High Class Problems
Sunday May 05, 2024
Sunday May 05, 2024
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 (@funktrek) and The Midland Band (@themidlandband) on Instagram!
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#TootYourHooter #OnlyZUUL
Sunday Apr 28, 2024
TTBB 142 - Joel And Steve Are A Liberal Hoax
Sunday Apr 28, 2024
Sunday Apr 28, 2024
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 Joel and Steve's audio has been sacked. Pretend they're in a cavern, or arena and it'll be fine.
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#TootYourHooter #IsGooseAThing
Sunday Apr 21, 2024
TTBB 141 - Where The Wild Things Are
Sunday Apr 21, 2024
Sunday Apr 21, 2024
Joel and Steve discuss the pressing topics facing the nation, and actually important things like where the best ice cream is!
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#TootYourHooter #DarkMatter
Sunday Apr 07, 2024
TTBB 140 - Joel and Steve Get Stage Fright
Sunday Apr 07, 2024
Sunday Apr 07, 2024
Joel and Steve discuss the latest rage in wokeness - the TLC network show 'MILF Manor'! Don't Miss This!
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#TootYourHooter #MINIPULATION
Sunday Mar 31, 2024
TTBB 139 - It Doesn't Matter What You Wear
Sunday Mar 31, 2024
Sunday Mar 31, 2024
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.
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#TootYourHooter #WeepingCedars
Sunday Mar 24, 2024
TTBB 138 - Executive Membership
Sunday Mar 24, 2024
Sunday Mar 24, 2024
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 were definitely on the 'old' edge of the age spectrum - it can be reported that the kids are definitely alright!
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#TootYourHooter #CaughtTheLiveShow
Sunday Mar 17, 2024
TTBB 137 - Shoot It Up Your Nose
Sunday Mar 17, 2024
Sunday Mar 17, 2024
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.
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#TootYourHooter #ItsBrutalOutThere
Sunday Mar 03, 2024
TTBB 136 - Joel and Steve Do A Quickie!
Sunday Mar 03, 2024
Sunday Mar 03, 2024
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!
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#TootYourHooter #RidingOnATidalWave
Sunday Feb 25, 2024
TTBB 135 - Nice Little Sunday!
Sunday Feb 25, 2024
Sunday Feb 25, 2024
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/samite/id1641152957
Steve finally got the guts to listen to it, and it's great - starring friend and past TTBB guest Armando McClain!
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#TootYourHooter #BoxOfRain