Trying To Be Better with Joel and Steve

TTBB 195 - My Algorithm Is Still An Algorithm

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 13:54:59 -0600

Joel and Steve have brand new war to play with!

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TTBB 194 - A Stranger In The Alps

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 12:05:08 -0600

Joel and Steve... are not dead yet! It's been one month since they last spoke IRL or here. Pretty weird, but it's pretty weird times!

Lots to talk about, and they do that

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TTBB 193 - Cybertruck of Justice

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 20:12:25 -0600

Joel and Steve (sort of but not really) regret yet another extended absence from you, the dedicated listeners of TTBB Nation! It couldn't be helped, but know that they do love you - and that they can change!

They discuss the murders of US Citizens at the hands of ICE, and related issues - specifically what can we all do to make it through this horrific and nightmarish time in our country.

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TTBB 192 - Gianna Urbauer

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 13:13:47 -0600

Happy 2026 to TTBB Nation! To celebrate Joel and Steve have a most distinguished guest - Gianna Urbauer, who just happens to be Steve's daughter!

This will definitely go in the books as a major parenting victory for Steve, as well as being a great conversation!

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TTBB 191 - That's Showbiz!

Sun, 28 Dec 2025 12:40:27 -0600

Joel and Steve return from their longest break in five years - thanks to TTBB Nation for standing by, we do appreciate you!

They have a somewhat valid excuse is that they were both busy putting together Steve's acting debut, which - all in all - was a success on many levels! And, also - you know - Christmas and all that.

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TTBB 190 - Not THE Method

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 18:35:11 -0600

Joel and Steve, once again, are careening wildly into 'The Holidays'.

They unpack going to a Celebration of Life, and what it means to 'accomplish things', and Joel gives Steve some sort of solicited acting advice!

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TTBB 189 - All The World's A Stage

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 11:31:34 -0600

Joel and Steve enter their 6th year of the TTBB Podcast with a fun talk about the Donkey Work of Acting, the prison of being 'cool', Wyrmwood's album release party, Trey Anastasio Band and Rail Riders.

If you want to see the production of A Very Merry Nebraska City Christmas Carol - here's the info/ticket link:

https://www.nebraskacitycreativedistrict.com/musical/

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TTBB 188 - 5 Years?!?

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 11:37:15 -0600

Joel and Steve did TTBB #1 on 5/16/2020, so welcome to their 5 Year Anniversary Rerun!!

They will be back with you shortly, but in the meantime they would like to convey their gratitude to TTBB Nation for listening and to all of the past (and future) guests for their time and insight.

Onward!!

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TTBB 187 - Special Guest Cole Eisenmenger!

Sun, 02 Nov 2025 13:17:18 -0600

Joel and Steve are delighted to welcome musician/songwriter Cole Eisenmenger from Omaha, NE on the pod!

They talk about his band Wyrmwood and their upcoming album release, music, music therapy, bobble heads, discovering new music and more!

Wyrmwood is having an album release party at Slowdown in Omaha on Friday, November 21st - it's going to be a great night of music! TTBB friend and past guest Darren 'Problems' Keen is kicking things off, Wyrmwood will play their new album then Funk Trek finish the night with a funky dance party - don't miss it!

https://www.facebook.com/wyrmwoodmusic/

**Due to technical difficulties, there are some audio anomalies in this episode. The person responsible for this has been sacked. Sincere TTBB apologies to Cole, who sounds great!**

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TTBB 186 - Come Back To Consistency

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 12:25:00 -0600

Steve was out past his bedtime getting down in Omaha. (And, in this case, 'getting down' means sitting and enthusiastically tapping his foot and nodding his head.)

Joel is reading Buddhist Monk stuff, while Steve is listening to a biography of Robert (R.) Crumb. Both equally transcendent and enlightening!

That leads in to talk about great artists, and what is sometimes required to get there.

Steve met Eric Moyer, who is running against U.S. Rep Mike Flood in Nebraska's First District. Joel has been involved in acting work with Eric in the past, and Eric has Joel and Steve's enthusiastic endorsement! Go to one of his town halls, he's going to do good work! His campaign is up against big money - any help at all on the campaign is appreciated!

Eric Moyer For Congress | Nebraska First Congressional District Candidate, 2026 midterm election | Nebraska, USA

Finally Joel and Steve attended the No Kings rally in Lincoln yesterday, it was truly delightful to see So Many People out!

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TTBB 185 - Lovers Bits

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 11:54:47 -0600

Joel visited lovely (really) Sioux City, SD and Steve had family in town.

Also - we sort of like The Admiral in Omaha, but not enough to go there on a school night.

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TTBB 184 - No Joke On Snake!

Sun, 05 Oct 2025 12:03:06 -0600

Joel saw "The Outsiders" musical, and Steve saw Peach Trucking Co. play some mighty-fine Allman Bros music. Beyond that - everything is fine!

You can watch "Next To Normal" here:

Next to Normal | About | Great Performances | PBS

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TTBB 183 - Free Parking

Sun, 28 Sep 2025 09:25:09 -0600

Joel and Steve come back from a well-deserved break to discuss , Joel's new devised work with his students - and the fact that Joel is going to be directing Steve (!) in a play!

Here's the Elephant Graveyard video Steve was referencing:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewvRS3NwIlQ&t=1855s

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TTBB 182 - Keep It Light

Sun, 07 Sep 2025 14:24:49 -0600

Chappell Roan, Covid, Husker Football, A Nebraska City Christmas, Ex Nihilo Festival Omaha, Bob Odenkirk, car shows - It's All Happening!

For information on the Ex Nihilo Festival in Omaha see Soundarte.MX's Insta:

https://www.instagram.com/soundarte.mx/

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TTBB 181 - Protest At The Co-op

Sun, 31 Aug 2025 11:04:08 -0600

Joel and Steve discuss Joel's Alien Colonoscopy (he wishes), Drive-In Theaters, Pickleball, Working out, and maybe buying a Nintendo Switch2 when the time is right.

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TTBB 180 - The Opposite of 'Yes' is 'Me'

Sun, 24 Aug 2025 13:48:19 -0600

Steve played a musical Free Improv gig last night, and Joel stopped by to check it out, and Joel is facing a new term of new drama students and has a couple revelations!

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TTBB 179 - The Level Is Hot

Sun, 17 Aug 2025 15:34:41 -0600

Steve went to New York City; Joel is going back to work!

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TTBB 178 - Interview with JWG Wise

Sun, 03 Aug 2025 12:46:34 -0600

Joel and Steve are delighted to chat with JWG Wise - the creator of the horror audio drama Weeping Cedars.

Weeping Cedars (and its related shows Samite and Wrought of Amber) are richly, deeply layered serials that are fascinating and addicting.

Check out all of the Weeping Cedars stories at:

https://weepingcedars.com/

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TTBB 177 - AI Relationship Goals

Sun, 27 Jul 2025 15:34:09 -0600

After yet another multi-week break (Summertime!) Joel and Steve reconvene and reconnect!

Joel's yard is immaculate and stylish, Steve made the Executive Decision to pull the podcast off of Spotify, but not (yet) out of his life. (It's complicated.)

Check out the Carl Hiassen novel "Squeeze Me" (2020) for some genuine belly-laughs at the expense of POTUS and his various sycophants. (And read other Carl Hiassen books just for laughs, they're great.)

Check this video about Manufacturing Consent:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34LGPIXvU5M

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TTBB 176 - Hang In There, Baby!

Sun, 06 Jul 2025 13:37:42 -0600

Joel and Steve wake up extra early to bring you - the dedicated TTBB listener - fresh content!

They saw the re-release of "This Is Spinal Tap" yesterday, and eagerly awaiting the release of "Spinal Tap II - The End Contiunues!" in September.

Steve saw some great local prog-rock (Underbite) and Joel is directing a puppet show!

Also - everyone should listen to (and buy) Fishbone's new album!

First Flight – Angels Theatre Company

Fishbone

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TTBB 175 - Over There

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 11:13:36 -0600

Hey Everyone - Welcome to the Summer of Joel and Steve! Thanks for allowing them to take a few weeks off.

Joel was in Europe, and Steve was... doing other things!

Check out Larry Wish from Minneapolis, MN:

The Mind is the Builder | Larry Wish

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TTBB 174 - Shoving Freedom Down Your Throat

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 10:53:42 -0600

Joel and Steve get together to discussvthe mandatory freedom that is being given to certain members of the United States this week!

Check out Picklefest in Columbus, NE!

Columbus In Action Presents: Picklefest 2025 Tickets, Sat, Jun 14, 2025 at 11:00 AM | Eventbrite

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TTBB 173 - Don't Want No Korn In My Funk

Sun, 25 May 2025 12:22:09 -0600

Joel won't eat mushrooms, and Steve wants his funk to be the P-Funk, Mothership and all.

They - shockingly - have opinions.

TAKAAT - Is Noise, Vol. 1 | TAKAAT (of Mdou Moctar) | Purplish Records

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TTBB 172 - 2025 Mother's Day Spectacular!!

Sun, 11 May 2025 11:34:32 -0600

Joel and Steve wish all of the mother's out there a very happy Mother's Day!

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TTBB 171 - I'm An Artist!

Sun, 27 Apr 2025 12:51:05 -0600

Joel and Steve prevail over unforeseen technical issues to provide you - the dedicated TTBB Listener - with Fresh Content!

Joel admits he was wrong, and Steve has a personal realization that is actually positive!

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TTBB 170 - This Is The Album You're Dealing With

Sun, 20 Apr 2025 13:52:04 -0600

Joel and Steve power through in pretty much the exact opposite configuration as last time - Joel is well rested and ready to go, Steve is... less so. But - the show must go on! As any long-time listener of TTBB knows - when there is sleep deprivation involved, the good stuff comes out!

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TTBB 169 - Space Food Noodle Cup

Sun, 06 Apr 2025 12:13:10 -0600

Joel and Steve discuss Steve's train obsession, David Lynch/Twin Peaks, and the Hands Off protest in Lincoln, NE yesterday.

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TTBB 168 - Mosaic of Bullshit

Sun, 30 Mar 2025 14:40:46 -0600

Joel and Steve both... wake up! They wake up from non-restful slumber to give You - the dedicated TTBB listener - Fresh Content!

They really don't have a lot to talk about - just... you know...

It's a good time!

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TTBB 167 - We Got Our Brains Cleaned!

Sun, 23 Mar 2025 11:50:05 -0600

Steve made his free improv music debut last night, and Joel was in the house!

Many thanks to everyone at Project Project in Omaha, NE for the opportunity!

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TTBB 166 - Trojan Horse of Joy

Sun, 16 Mar 2025 13:19:03 -0600

Joel just got back from a nice little tropical vacation, and Steve went on an entirely different kind of trip.

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TTBB 165 - Daddy Needs An Outlet!

Sun, 02 Mar 2025 15:04:56 -0600

Joel has ongoing power struggles with Maven. Who is a dog. We understand this dynamic.

Steve is making weird music and quite happy about it!

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TTBB 164 - The Waffle Iron is Always Hot

Sun, 23 Feb 2025 13:14:30 -0600

Steve made a fly-by-night trip to New York City do to participate in a live Guess The Year show at The Bitter End in Greenwich Village - much fun was had!

There is a lot of really great stuff happening in the world. Despite - you know - Everything.

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TTBB 163 - Box Step and Jazz Hands!

Sun, 09 Feb 2025 14:30:50 -0600

Joel and Steve are finally well enough (physically anyway) to reconvene to provide you - the dedicated TTBB listener - some Fresh Content!

They are acutely aware that any distraction from the veritable hellscape that is our current situation is welcome, but they also try to find ways to stay sane and helpful!

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TTBB 162 - How You Doin' Buddy?

Sun, 26 Jan 2025 14:20:48 -0600

Joel and Steve reconvene to check in for no particular reason. Everything is great! Joel did some theater stuff, Steve packed in some fun things before he goes back to work!

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TTBB 161 - Please Stand By

Sun, 12 Jan 2025 12:33:28 -0600

The rumors of the death of the TTBB podcast have been... Greatly Exaggerated.

Joel and Steve are alive and well, and are beyond delighted to bring you - the dedicated TTBB listener - Fresh Content for 2025!

What does the new year have in store for all of us? That's anybody's guess - but know that Joel and Steve will be with you through all of it.

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TTBB 160 - Sarah Rasby

Sun, 08 Dec 2024 12:50:35 -0600

Joel and Steve are delighted and honored to welcome their first guest since July, 2023 - Sarah Rasby!

Steve talke a couple podcasts ago about attending a grief and gratitude workshop with Sarah, and she agreed to come on the pod and speak about her grief journey, and where that has led - and is leading her.

You can check out Sarah's work at her website:

https://www.sarahrasby.com

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TTBB 159 - Friendship Accelerator

Sun, 01 Dec 2024 11:34:19 -0600

Joel and Steve celebrate their 4th Podcast Anniversary by creating fresh content for you - the dedicated TTBBPodcast listener!!

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TTBB 158 - Grief and Gratitude

Sun, 24 Nov 2024 14:12:40 -0600

Joel and Steve have an actual semi-serious discussion about the nature of grief and the cultivation of gratitude as we all head into the Bermuda Triangle of winter holidays - Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years.

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TTBB 157 - Abyss, Void - Or Both?

Sun, 10 Nov 2024 17:53:11 -0600

Welp... That didn't turn out as expected. Joel and Steve move forward as best they can - knowing that they can still be effective in their own worlds.

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TTBB 156 - Insurrection 2: Electric Boogaloo!

Sun, 03 Nov 2024 16:15:49 -0600

Joel and Steve get together for a Pre-Election 2024 Special!

They hope that it won't be the last time they'll be able to meet publicly, they'll know more after Tuesday.

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TTBB 155 - To Brie, Or Not To Brie

Sun, 20 Oct 2024 12:05:28 -0600

Joel and Steve discuss everyone's favorite topic: toxic people pleasing!

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TTBB 154 - Accountable To The Unknown

Sun, 29 Sep 2024 13:27:46 -0600

Joel and Steve took a sabbatical to be able to provide you - the dedicated TTBB listener - with fresh content!

That's a nice way of saying they were just doing other things, and now you get to hear about them.

They are both facing different kinds of music, and are on weirdly parallel journeys regarding artistic endeavors, and who the hell do they think they are anyway?

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TTBB 153 - Goose - or Geese?

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 11:34:25 -0600

Joel and Steve - shockingly - have been to some great concerts since they spoke last. Joel saw his favorite, and Steve saw something actually new and exciting - for him at least.

Despite that - shockingly - neither of them are OK. They're willing to work on it thought.

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#TootYourHooter #USBlues

TTBB 152 - Kingpin Donuts

Sun, 25 Aug 2024 11:49:16 -0600

Last weekend Steve blasted out to the Bay Area, saw a run of shows in the Motherland, and blasted back. A good time was had by all! Joel is back to work, but is also making a quick trip to Chicago to see a show and is trying to decide whether to exercise the full rights of his ticket, or to actually enjoy himself.

Check out Bob Minkin's photography at https://minkinphotography.com/.

If you're ever in Berkeley stop by Kingpin Donuts: https://www.kingpindonuts.com/

#TootYourHooter #NeverHadSuchAGoodTime

TTBB 151 - The Tears Of A Clown

Sun, 11 Aug 2024 11:32:24 -0600

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!

#TootYourHooter #Faygo

TTBB 150 - ses·qui·cen·ten·ni·al

Sun, 04 Aug 2024 15:40:52 -0600

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/

#TootYourHooter #Weirdos

TTBB 149 - Burgers and Freedom!

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 15:53:12 -0600

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.

#TootYourHooter #SasquatchGuy

TTBB 148 - Who's Going To Hold Your Hat?

Sun, 07 Jul 2024 15:18:05 -0600

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?

#TootYourHooter #DiabloSandwichAndADrPepper

TTBB 147 - Flan, or Flan?

Sun, 23 Jun 2024 14:26:55 -0600

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.

#TootYourHooter #ConvincedAboutGoose

TTBB 146 - Feels Like The First Time

Sun, 09 Jun 2024 17:53:58 -0600

Joel and Steve are back from Greece, and Colorado - just in time to provide YOU, their dedicated listeners, more quality content!

#TootYourHooter #ThisSaladIsAllWrong

TTBB 145 - Tastes Good On The Bagel!

Sun, 19 May 2024 14:06:23 -0600

Steve gets a new cat toy, and Joel is going to Greece!

#TootYourHooter #CanIMakeItAboutMeForAMinute

TTBB 144 - Joel and Steve's Mother's Day Extravaganza!

Sun, 12 May 2024 14:17:09 -0600

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.

#TootYourHooter #NewFriends

TTBB 143 - Joel and Steve's High Class Problems

Sun, 05 May 2024 11:32:48 -0600

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!

#TootYourHooter #OnlyZUUL

TTBB 142 - Joel And Steve Are A Liberal Hoax

Sun, 28 Apr 2024 20:24:44 -0600

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.

#TootYourHooter #IsGooseAThing

TTBB 141 - Where The Wild Things Are

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 11:26:29 -0600

Joel and Steve discuss the pressing topics facing the nation, and actually important things like where the best ice cream is!

#TootYourHooter #DarkMatter

TTBB 140 - Joel and Steve Get Stage Fright

Sun, 07 Apr 2024 12:12:48 -0600

Joel and Steve discuss the latest rage in wokeness - the TLC network show 'MILF Manor'! Don't Miss This!

#TootYourHooter #MINIPULATION

TTBB 139 - It Doesn't Matter What You Wear

Sun, 31 Mar 2024 15:20:06 -0600

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

TTBB 138 - Executive Membership

Sun, 24 Mar 2024 11:58:59 -0600

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

TTBB 137 - Shoot It Up Your Nose

Sun, 17 Mar 2024 16:11:38 -0600

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

TTBB 136 - Joel and Steve Do A Quickie!

Sun, 03 Mar 2024 18:39:08 -0600

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

TTBB 135 - Nice Little Sunday!

Sun, 25 Feb 2024 17:21:00 -0600

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

TTBB 134 - Joel and Steve's Superbowl Spectacular!

Sun, 11 Feb 2024 15:46:03 -0600

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.

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#TootYourHooter #DontTaseMeBro

TTBB 133 - Mike McClure of Guess The Year Podcast

Sun, 28 Jan 2024 20:44:05 -0600

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, regardless of your feelings about the Grateful Dead, is incredibly interesting in and of itself and a Real Good Time!

https://guesstheyear.net/

https://www.instagram.com/guesstheyearshow/

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#TootYourHooter #ItsAllOneSong

TTBB Refresher Course 2024

Sun, 07 Jan 2024 20:52:46 -0600

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 learned anything at all. They'll even send you a free TTBB Sticker! Follow the pod at @TryingToBeBetterPodcast on Instagram!

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#TootYourHooter #SnowDay

TTBB 132 - Rock Out With Your... Friends!!

Sun, 31 Dec 2023 13:32:30 -0600

Joel and Steve both just got back from 'in between holiday' excursions to the West! They wish all of you a very happy 2024!

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#TootYourHooter #HappyNewYear!!

TTBB 131 - Joel and Steve’s Holiday Extravaganza!

Sun, 24 Dec 2023 16:41:43 -0600

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!

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#TootYourHooter #SerenityNow

TTBB 130 - Joel and Steve’s Coronary Chaos Hour!

Sun, 17 Dec 2023 19:55:38 -0600

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!

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#TootYourHooter #BootsandCatsandBearsandCats

TTBB 129 - Some Dogs Eat Poop

Sun, 03 Dec 2023 18:08:57 -0600

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!

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#TootYourHooter #Nilch

TTBB 128 - Nice Little Sunday!

Sun, 26 Nov 2023 17:33:15 -0600

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!

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#TootYourHooter #DogSweaters

TTBB 127 - Conflict Resolution Manual 2019

Sun, 19 Nov 2023 14:57:46 -0600

Joel and Steve celebtrate their 3rd TTBB Anniversary by... Actually producing some content!

TTBB #1 published on 11/16/2020, you should go listen to it - and determine if any actual growth as occurred. Email comments to ttbbpodcast@gmail.com!

Joel just wrapped up the play A Bright New Boise, and Steve saw it last night. The play is chock-full of discussion material!

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#TootYourHooter #YouWillEatYourChildren

TTBB 126 - Joel and Steve’s Sludgy Biodiesel!

Sun, 29 Oct 2023 19:08:29 -0600

Joel and Steve reconnect to market their latest boondoggle - Biodiesel, coming soon to a back alley near you!

They also reminisce about Bodega's Alley (RIP). Steve has lost his wallet. Joel contemplates joining Costco.

Joel is re-re-committing to The Artist's Way, a book/program by Julia Cameron.

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#TootYourHooter #TopekaTopekaTopekaTopeka

TTBB 125 - Same As It Ever Was

Sun, 15 Oct 2023 13:37:45 -0600

Joel and Steve reconvene after taking a week off so that Joel could go on vaca up to the north shore of Lake Superior! Steve saw Stop Making Sense in the Riepma Ross theater, and was a (simulated) Active Shooter!

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#TootYourHooter #ThisIsNotADrill

TTBB 124 - The Peace of Wild Things

Sun, 01 Oct 2023 15:17:16 -0600

Joel doesn't want to do the thing he loves to do, even though he knows it will work out and that the end result will be really cool.

Steve reads... a Poem.

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#TootYourHooter #BeAGoldfish

TTBB 123 - Did You S*#t the Crate?

Sun, 17 Sep 2023 15:52:57 -0600

Joel and Steve come perilously close to taking their own inventory.

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#TootYourHooter #Boebertheimer

TTBB 122 - Do The Evolution

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 19:34:31 -0600

Joel stops obsessing about aliens long enough to go see his favorite band! His relationship with Pearl Jam goes back 30 years, so getting to see them again is a big deal on a few levels. He also has received some grace from our benevolent federal government regarding his student loans!

Steve has decided that playing bluegrass is where the action is at!

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#TootYourHooter #WhyGoHome

TTBB 121 - Matt Martinosky!

Sun, 27 Aug 2023 15:07:35 -0600

Joel and Steve are delighted to spend some time visiting with Matt Martinosky!

Matt works directly with the unsheltered in Lincoln, NE - and is currently living with and undergoing treatment for cancer, which he has been battling since 2021.

Matt is a longtime listener, first time guest on the pod. He always has good and honest feedback about the podcast off the air, so it's really cool to have him on!

We barely scratched the surface with Matt, be sure check out his music, motorcycle and other shenanigans!

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#TootYourHooter #JohnnySalamiCakes

TTBB 120 - Riddikulus!

Tue, 15 Aug 2023 19:34:05 -0600

Joel and Steve have one last blowout before Joel has to... Go Back To Work!

Steve has to get over a thing. They both saw the Barbie movie. Joel saw some great concerts. They discuss truly important questions such as: could a Bon Scott-era AC/DC tribute act save us all? Unlikely - but Selena Gomez just might.

Regardless - Joel and Steve both are so grateful to their dedicated fans that they'd love to have you Venmo them! Email ttbbpodcast@gmail.com for details!

Help the podcast get closer to Selena's Instagram account stats by following them at @TryingToBeBetterPodcast!

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#TootYourHooter #SpinThis

TTBB 119 - Boognish Rising

Sun, 06 Aug 2023 08:38:21 -0600

Joel and Steve do their now Annual 'live and in person' podcast from Kansas City, MO - where they went to see the one and only Ween live in concert!

Also - there was pizza!

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#TootYourHooter #PolloAsado

TTBB 118 - Libby Brown!

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 05:43:38 -0600

Joel and Steve are joined by Steve's sister Libby Brown! Libby has had a an interesting career spanning journalism, public policy and high-tech, most recently in the identity and authentication division of Microsoft. I've you've ever signed into an Xbox or Office 365 account - you've used one of the things she managed/developed!

On top of that, she's a genuinely cool person - and it's about damn time Steve got it together enough to get her on the pod!

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#TootYourHooter #BraidingSweetgrass

TTBB 117 - Dead To The Core

Sun, 09 Jul 2023 17:52:32 -0600

Joel and Steve de-brief about their Dead & Co. experiences in Boulder from the last weekend. Both have had profound experiences at these (and related) events - so to get to do it one more time was a really special thing!

Even if (maybe especially if) 'The Dead' aren't your bag, stick around for this conversation. The bottom line of the whole scene is very simply stated:

There is nothing like a Grateful Dead concert!

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https://www.youtube.com/@TTBBPodcast

TTBB 116 - Joel and Steve Strike Back!

Tue, 27 Jun 2023 18:43:32 -0600

Joel and Steve take time off from their busy summers to talk about... their busy summers!

Steve visited his sister in Seattle and while there stood with striking Starbucks employees, and witnessed the majesty of the Seattle Pride parade! They share their love of the TSA.

Joel... shared about a beloved piece of his childhood.

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#TootYourHooter #Mugambas

TTBB 115 - Mystery Train

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 18:04:26 -0600

"I'm spending a lot of energy in my brain to make up a false reality - that I *think I want* - that is Hurting Me." - Joel

That's it - that's mostly the episode!

There's also some talk about a trashy noir novel, and Steve got to see a piece of rolling history:

https://www.up.com/heritage/steam/4014/

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#TootYourHooter #TrainToCry

TTBB 114 - Dog Days of Summer

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 19:10:04 -0600

Joel and Steve reconvene after a break to talk about... dogs. Their dogs. Friend's dogs. Joel is discovering the meaning of "Man's Best Friend" - and it's awesome!

Steve played some bluegrass music, and had a blast! The first Tuesday of every month (except this upcoming July) at Duffy's Tavern from 8-10 is an open bluegrass jam hosted by friend and past guess Mike Semrad. Come down and hang out or bring your axe and play!

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#TootYourHooter #GetOnUp

TTBB 113 - How Old Is Your Hate?

Sun, 21 May 2023 11:49:11 -0600

Joel and Steve discuss the passing of LB 574 in the Nebraska Legislature, which wraps a ban on care for transgender minors around a 12-week abortion ban.

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#TootYourHooter #OneWayOrAnother

TTBB 112 - Joel and Steve Talk About Whatever They Want To!!

Sun, 14 May 2023 17:11:36 -0600

Joel and Steve reconvene to talk about napping, the new Legend of Zelda game, Buddy Guy and John Mayer!

Also - Steve has been killing it on the Guess The Year podcast! Be sure to check it out because it's really fun! The episode that drops on Monday 5/15 is the end of Season 1 - Steve returns to defend his title!

https://guesstheyear.net/

Check it out wherever you listen to podcasts, it's also on YouTube!

https://www.youtube.com/@guesstheyear

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TTBB 111 - Let It Grow

Sun, 30 Apr 2023 17:22:25 -0600

Joel rouses Steve from a post-gig slumber to produce some content!

Maybe it's the sleep deprivation, but they have a wide-ranging conversation - covering the Broadway touring roadshow of 'Jagged Little Pill', people pleasing and setting boundaries, Malsow's hierarchy of needs - and Joel has an upcoming artistic endeavor!

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#TootYourHooter #NietzcheWasAPhilosoper

TTBB 110 - Let It Go

Sun, 23 Apr 2023 17:15:24 -0600

Joel and Steve are back after apologetically taking a break. Well, not a 'break' exactly - they just had to do other things. Regardless - they're glad to be back!

Steve was a contestant on a Grateful Dead based game show podcast called Guess The Year - and won! That episode will be up Monday, May 1 - check it out wherever you listen to this podcast at!

https://guesstheyear.net/

Joel has also been working with a Pearl Jam related blog, that will be up soon!

Joel and Steve saw comedian Sam Tallent last weekend, that was some savage comedy. He did, in fact, Kill.

Joel saw some fine Disney fare, which was just what he needed.

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#TootYourHooter #SpeakThisTruth

TTBB 109 - Tool Time!!

Sun, 02 Apr 2023 14:57:40 -0600

Joel and Steve are 100% confident in their roles as Modern American Males. Or, at least, they are trying to figure out what it means to be that.

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#TootYourHooter #ICanDoHardThings

TTBB 108 - A Snowball’s Chance In Hell

Sun, 26 Mar 2023 15:30:38 -0600

Joel and Steve talk about movies (Steve hasn't seen *any* Jurassic Park movies), the Nebraska legislature, fascism, gun violence.... and meditation! (Whew.)

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#TootYourHooter #SaveTheKids

TTBB 107 - Dr. Bob Rauner

Sun, 19 Mar 2023 16:45:46 -0600

Joel and Steve visit with Dr. Bob Rauner of Lincoln, NE - who is currently running for re-election to Lincoln Public Schools Board of Directors, District 6!

Dr. Rauner is Chief Medical Officer for OneHealth Nebraska, and is also President of Partnership for a Healthy Nebraska. He has also been publishing YouTube videos with useful information about the Covid-19 since the beginning of the pandemic.

https://healthynebraska.org/

https://onehealthne.com/

https://www.youtube.com/@bobrauner7938/videos

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#TootYourHooter #Facts

TTBB 106 - Get Your Ducks In A Box

Sun, 12 Mar 2023 15:36:58 -0600

Joel and Steve - because of their undying love for and dedication to their fans (not because of their need to hear themselves talk) - convene to produce More Content!

They discuss Joel's 2nd guest appearance on the "Less Than 2000" podcast, which is a good time in and of itself, to talk about the band Tool.

They also endorse Bob Rauner for LPS School Board - who you should totally vote for if you're a fan of schools teaching things like facts.

There is also a brief sports discussion - apparently Major League Baseball is trying to speed things up to make the game more watchable on TV.

Last week was the 25th Anniversary of The Big Lebowski being released, which is a film that provides at least 20% of Joel and Steve's collective personality. Steve gives Miley Cyrus' new album "Endless Summer Vacation" a big thumb's up!

** NO WATERFOUL WERE HARMED DURING THE MAKING OF THIS PODCAST**

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#TootYourHooter #AmIWrong

TTBB 105 - Row Jimmy

Sun, 26 Feb 2023 21:18:47 -0600

Joel and Steve teach old dogs (themselves) new tricks! Joel is swimming with Doc Brown, and Steve is singing Mozart! (Really!)

They also reminisce about a concert neither of them attended - today is the 50th Anniversary of the one time the Grateful Dead played Lincoln, NE. No one's noticed but the band's all packed and gone - were they ever here at all?

If you'd like to listen to it - here is a link to the audio:

https://archive.org/details/gd73-02-26.sbd.kaplan.1208.sbeok.shnf

Settle in, it's long. ;)

Special thanks to Tour Bus for their super awesome shirts/stickers etc - and for letting Joel and Steve use one of their graphics for this episode - check them out at:

https://shoptourbus.com/

They are good people doing good work!

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#TootYourHooter #WaveThatFlag

TTBB 104 - I Don’t Care About Any Of This

Sun, 19 Feb 2023 12:35:25 -0600

Steve attempts to bait Joel into an hour of just bashing on Fox News and its followers in light of the recent 'Big Lie' revelations, but Joel isn't having it - which probably makes for a better podcast. They end up talking about other things, like the fact that Steve has never watched the 'X-Files', The Coffee House (at 1324 'P' Street in Lincoln, NE), and why do people still have Twitter accounts.

Joel also gives a shoutout to the new play "Predictor" by Jennifer Blackmer, put on by the Angels Theater Company. "Predictor" is the real-life story of Margaret Crane who, in 1967, defied all odds and expectations to become the inventor of the first home pregnancy test.

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#TootYourHooter #

TTBB 103 - Dab To The Haters, Go Sports!

Sun, 12 Feb 2023 15:16:02 -0600

Joel and Steve open up the listener mail bag to find things in it! Also covered - where is the line where a loved artist's behavior is so bad you have to not acknowledge them anymore? Also also discussed - the 'new' To Kill A Mockingbird roadshow, brain drain, genocide, Vonnegut and Sportsball! (And a nice discussion about holidays in Sweden!)

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#TootYourHooter #MajesticMoose

(The person responsible for this blurb has been sacked.)

TTBB 102 - This One’s For The Gipper!

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 21:08:02 -0600

Joel and Steve celebrate their freedom to exercise their 1st Amendment Rights - without which they wouldn't have much of a podcast.

Alec Baldwin facing involuntary manslaughter, a convicted Hollywood star murderer gets pardoned by another Hollywood star, and be sure to catch the live version of "The Handmaid's Tale" - coming soon to a State Legislature near you!

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#TootYourHooter #TransRightsAreYourRights

TTBB 101 - Misogynist Dopehead Ding-Dongs

Sun, 22 Jan 2023 13:36:38 -0600

Joel and Steve talk about Sex, Drugs and Rock and Roll - in a round-about sort of way. Now people take drugs to not get high, and rock and roll has... a conscience. The times - they are a changin'!

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#tootyourhooter #fightfortheirrights

TTBB 100 - Michelle Mainquist

Sun, 15 Jan 2023 18:49:40 -0600

Joel and Steve are celebrating their 100th (!) TTBB!

They are delighted to welcome Certified Spiritual Director Michelle Mainquist to the TTBB podcast to talk about spiritual matters. Michelle works with Akashic Records to help uncover roadblocks and challenges that people may have in their lifetimes, to help become the best version of themselves.

You can find Michelle on her website:

https://soitflowsspiritualdirection.com/

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#TootYourHooter #KnowWhoYouAre

TTBB 99 - 2023, Plan B!

Mon, 02 Jan 2023 20:30:35 -0600

Joel and Steve wish all of their listeners a Happy New Year, and hope that you all made it through the holidays unscathed!

Joel's holiday travel plans got... Southwest'ed - so Plan B was implemented. There is also the obligatory '2023 resolution' discussion!

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#TootYourHooter #WeDontNeedNoResolution

TTBB 98 - Erik Delaney

Sun, 18 Dec 2022 13:59:27 -0600

Joel and Steve sit down with longtime mutual friend Erik Delaney to discuss the intersection of addiction, trauma, criminality and ADHD. There is a lot to unpack there, but they take a good shot at it!

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#TootYourHooter #WharfRats

TTBB 97 - They’re Eating My Fun Pizza!

Sun, 11 Dec 2022 18:14:22 -0600

Joel and Steve do their now-annual ritual of prepping for the Holiday Season! Steve has decided that it's time to re-commit to his well being after being sick (and being lazy) for a couple weeks, and Joel grapples with his FOMO issues. They discuss the Reason for the Season, and the non-existent War on Christmas.

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#TootYourHooter #HighVibrationalTime

TTBB 96 - A Lovely Distraction

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 12:49:28 -0600

Joel and Steve reconnect after yet another absence from each other, and from you - their faithful listeners!

Joel went to Denver for work, and while there got to experience the maelstrom of jubilant electric mayhem that is Andy Frasco and the U.N., who have been Steve's favorite 'new to him' musical act since seeing them last summer.

Steve has been turned on to the books of Bruce Wagner. They are horribly dark, but also very entertaining. Steve, after some resistance, has also started watching Ted Lasso - which is a genuinely heartwarming delight, in the best ways.

Andy Frasco and the U.N. are playing Slowdown in Omaha on Tuesday, December 6th - do yer head a favor and go get wild with them!

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#LoveWhatYouDo #TootYourHooter

TTBB 95 - The Road To Hell...

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 20:32:38 -0600

And... They're Back! Joel and Steve want to thank everyone for being chill while they... did other things. The records are a little shoddy, but this hiatus has probably been the longest one in the Two Years of doing the podcast!

That's Right Folks - the first Trying To Be Better with Joel and Steve went out on November 16, 2020! You can listen to that important piece of media history wherever you listen to them regularly, or at this link:

https://ttbbpodcast.podbean.com/e/intro-why-are-we-doing-this-1605580149/

To celebrate two year of of (almost) continuously doing the podcast Joel and Steve do pretty much what they've always done!

Part of the reason for the break was Joel finished off a play, which was great!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Thanksgiving_Play

Is the Road to Hell paved with Good Intentions? They discuss. Steve is not having a midlife crisis.

They also talk about the Buddhist 5 Remembrances, and acknowledge the impending holidays - and try to find some peace in all of that!

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#TootYourHooter #Holidaze

TTBB 94 - Insert Title Here

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 19:39:13 -0600

Joel and Steve are so dedicated to you - their loyal listener - that they power through and create some content despite the fact that their entire production crew didn't bother to show up. Bunch of ingrates. (The crew, that is.)

Joel went to an awards ceremony with the Mayor and decided that it was OK for him to be there, Steve had a similar experience at a recent gig.

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#TootYourHooter #TakeCareOfYourExperience

TTBB 93 - Decapitate Your Mind

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 18:10:15 -0600

Joel and Steve talk about... themselves for a change!

Joel got to hang out with past guest Armando McClain, and went took himself downtown to get some good vibes after watching Joker.

Steve is struggling with so Joel helps him walk through all of that.

They also continue to unpack the concept of 'hope', and discuss an episode of Glennon Doyle's "We Can Do Hard Things" podcast with Tricia Hersey, who is a 'rest evangelist'.

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#TootYourHooter #Siesta

TTBB 92 - Clean Your Karma

Sun, 16 Oct 2022 18:39:43 -0600

Joel and Steve have no room to talk.

Their own karma is... suspect. This is why they get together and bare their souls (even more so for their Patreon subscribers) to all of you - so that we can grow together!

Joel asks Steve what he thinks happens when you die, and discuss the point of existence - if there is one.

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#TootYourHooter #42

TTBB 91 - The Morning Zoo!

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 14:27:08 -0600

And they're back after a one-week... absence.

Steve enjoyed something new that he wasn't sure he was going to like! Joel also had a similar experience!

Admit it - you're curious. Press 'Play'.

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#TootYourHooter #DriveTimeZooCrew

TTBB 90 - We Are Society

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 11:22:23 -0600

Joel and Steve talk about video games, family illness, getting new cell phones and what it means to have and maintain hope in times where that can be a challenge.

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#TootYourHooter #WaveThatFlag

TTBB 89 - Meet Me In St. Louis!

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 18:21:05 -0600

This week Joel is in St. Louis to see Pearl Jam - a concert that was originally supposed to happen in April of 2020!

He joins Steve from his rental Nissan Sentra - where he is absolutely *not* doing anything shady in Forrest Park.

They reminisce about Steve's memories of playing 'Even Flow' for Joel at a beach party many years ago even though he really didn't want to - and got to see Joel in his natural state.

Joel also does *not* review a live theater show he saw the night before.

Spoiler Alert - Joel survived his trip to the top of the St. Louis Arch!

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#TootYourHooter #PinkPop92

TTBB 88 - Will Harman / A Ferocious Jungle Cat

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 12:36:18 -0600

Joel and Steve sit down with Will Harman of the Lincoln, NE based band A Ferocious Jungle Cat.

To paraphrase Joel - A Ferocious Jungle Cat is a 'Funk Explosion Circus', and we're all very glad for that! Check them out on the social media's, Spotify, Bandcamp and YouTube.

https://www.instagram.com/aferociousjunglecat

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#TootYourHooter #MakeItWeird

TTBB 87 - Let There Be Songs To Fill The Air

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 17:03:21 -0600

Joel and Steve do their 2nd Annual 'Live from Kansas City' podcast! This time they are recording prior to going to see Roger Waters at the T-Mobile Center. (And also prior to the culinary bacchanal that is Minsky's Pizza!)

Steve just got back from a three-day music festival in Chicago (his first), so they de-brief on that situation. The highlight was Phil Lesh playing with Jeff Tweedy and Nels Cline from Wilco! The low-light was the third day getting essentially shut down by lightning. That being said - a good time was had by all!

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#TootYourHooter #LeshIsMore

TTBB 86 - F*@# Your Feelings!

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 18:09:32 -0600

Joel (shockingly) has an issue that needs to be unpacked. It turns out words can be hurtful (even if not intended to be so) - and that people's feelings *are* valid.

Also if you are watching Better Call Saul but haven't finished it - here there be spoilers. (Sort of. Proceed at your own risk.)

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#TootYourHooter #TruckNuts

TTBB 85 - Shouldn’t You Feel Guilty?!?

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 19:47:36 -0600

Joel and Steve talk about what means to take care of yourself in spite of having to carry the burden of having wonderful lives!

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#TootYourHooter #HydrateDontDiedrate

TTBB 84 - The Chaos of Chaosness with Brian Griesbach!

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 11:23:22 -0600

Joel and Steve have a Marvel-ous conversation with comic book aficionado Brian Griesbach!

(The person responsible for the pun in the previous sentence has been sacked.)

Brian is Steve's cousin, and has been a comic book collector for decades. He's a very interesting person, with a wealth of knowledge on the subject of comics and the Marvel universe!

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#TootYourHooter #ECComicsIsNotAThing

TTBB 83 - Joel and Steve Face The Music

Sun, 31 Jul 2022 16:30:48 -0600

Joel and Steve get called out! Finally! Former guest Eduardo Bousson emailed with some thoughtful and rational critiques of recent epidsodes. Joel and Steve also randomly ran into each other in person last night - it was weird and great! They talk about Lincoln Calling music festival, and other local music events/acts - and how they are increasingly out of touch with what's happening. Joel is prepping for his tenure application, which we know will go well!

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#TootYourHooter #ManWithAGun

TTBB 82 - Marcel vs. Thor

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 16:39:17 -0600

Joel and Steve are back to discuss the merits of small heartfelt films like Marcel the Shell With Shoes On vs. the Big Media Juggernaut that is the Marvel Universe, with a side of Star Wars in the Disney era.

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#TootYourHooter #BeyondAllInfiniteLevelsOfBadness

TTBB 81 - They’re Baaaaack!

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 18:29:11 -0600

Joel and Steve put up a new podcast after taking the longest break since they started the podcast!

They talk about Joel's trip to the Pacific Northwest, "Newsies" at the Pinewood Bowl Theater, a book by Sam Tallent called 'Running The Light' (which you should go get right now), the Dan Savage Lovecast - and the passing of Steve's friend Seth.

You can hear Joel and Steve's April 2021 conversation with Seth after his brain cancer diagnosis here:

https://ttbbpodcast.podbean.com/e/brain-cancer-joel-and-steve-talk-with-seth-montecuollo/

Donations can be made to his family here:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/fundraiser-for-seth-montecuollos-medical-costs

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#TootYourHooter #SailOnSailor

TTBB 80 - This Is Not Fine

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 16:12:38 -0600

Joel and Steve discuss the Supreme Court's repeal of Roe v. Wade. That's it. If you're pretty OK with that - this is not your podcast.

(Let's face it - anyone that is OK with that stopped listening to Joel and Steve a long time ago.)

Joel and Steve are OK with this going on their permanent record.

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#TootYourHooter #SetYourClocksBack50Years

TTBB 79 - Karma Chameleon

Sun, 12 Jun 2022 19:13:29 -0600

Joel and Steve unpack selling old toys (and your childhood), the NKOTB Mix-Tape Tour, ballet, art in general and have actual technical difficulties (that they decide to not overcome.)

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#TootYourHooter #Shoop

TTBB 78 - Guns & Roses - Thoughts & Prayers

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 20:29:09 -0600

Joel and Steve have a plan to save the country from gun violence - at a very reasonable rate! Don't Wait - Act Now!

But, should you need to wait, you should listen to Joel and Steve talk about Colorado, Michael Franti, Guns and Roses, Paul McCartney and Joel's impending adventure in the Pacific Northwest!

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#TootYourHooter #UseYourIllusion

TTBB 77 - The Universal Presence of All Things

Sun, 29 May 2022 14:33:21 -0600

Joel congratulates Steve on getting a sport to call his own! Steve changes his mind on sincerely held life-long belief. Joel and Steve renew their Ordination!

Joel and Steve's weapons were purchased legally.

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#TootYourHooter #SecretRules

TTBB 76 - One Big Button!!

Sun, 22 May 2022 17:15:00 -0600

It's Joel's turn to have Covid!

In TTBB 76 Joel takes a Covid test Live to see if he's still got it. Joel and Steve talk about that, Joel being bummed about Pearl Jam having to cancel shows because of Covid, and how Covid isn't really a thing anymore. #Whew

They also cover more serious topics - such as whether or not Pop Tarts should actually be toasted, and why anyone would choose a Snickers Ice Cream Bar over a Frozen Snickers. Heady Stuff.

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#TootYourHooter #DairyQueen3835SouthSt

TTBB 75 - Happy Mother’s Day!

Sun, 08 May 2022 17:39:14 -0600

Joel and Steve get together to talk about Mother's Day, Steve's quick trip to Denver to see The Cult, cults, documentaries about cults, book clubs, religious freedom, Joel's upcoming trip to Vegas (baby) to see Pearl Jam, 'Eargasm' earplugs, Kearney NE, and how they're looking forward to the sequel to Wars for Oil: Wars for Water!

Also - regardless about your opinion on the band Phish, check this video out for a few minutes. The in-concert special effect is pretty amazing:

https://youtu.be/NjZjia_MyoI?t=152

As an added 'Freemium' bonus - if you listen to the end you'll get to hear how the TTBB executive production team works!

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#TootYourHooter #CanYouStillHaveFunWilson

TTBB 74 - Dogs Are Codependent

Sun, 01 May 2022 12:58:23 -0600

Joel and Steve attempt to record a podcast after a one-week hiatus, but have to work around the needs/desires of Sunny the Pug.

They talk about sensory deprivation floats, ASMR, the new movie Everything Everywhere All At Once (which everyone should go see), Steve getting contacts, and having to (sort of) work for a living!

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#TootYourHooter #EverythingBagel

TTBB 73 - Challenge... Accepted?

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 14:35:20 -0600

Joel and Steve *ALMOST* bailed on this week entirely due to... Reasons, but decided that would be lame so they got together for a shorty episode that may be short time-wise, but it packs a lot in! Steve grapples with his memories not being entirely accurate, Joel has to accept the fact that maybe he's good at what he does - and they both acknowledge that they have more work to do.

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#TootYourHooter #GetInTheVan

TTBB 72 - Buy The Ticket, Take The Ride

Sun, 10 Apr 2022 14:33:05 -0600

Joel and Steve once again hit 'Record' having no plan! They discuss portable holes, mega churches, telling your life story to a group of strangers, not getting picked, The Goonies, Blazing Saddles and other cinematic treasures, the 'US Festival' - and the legendary concert impresario Bill Graham.

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#TootYourHooter #BeTheBallDanny

TTBB 71 - Never Miss A Sunday Show!

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 12:41:19 -0600

Joel and Steve start this one off by having literally no plan, and end up talking about dropping a bunch of coin to see Joel's favrorite Big Rock Group in Las Vegas, going to see really fantastic local original music, The Chosen - a crowd-funded series about Jesus, Miracles, Reincarnation, and the Dark Side of the Moon!

Check out the album 'Mesa Bouy' by James Schroeder and Co.:

https://jamesschroeder.bandcamp.com/releases or on Spotify - you'll be glad you did!

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#TootYourHooter #IfTheThunderDontGetYa

TTBB 70 - Right(s) On!

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 13:14:46 -0600

Joel and Steve reconvene after a few weeks to discuss the play Joel just wrapped up - "This Mortal Life Also" by Lincoln playwright Nancy Shank.

https://nancyshank.com/this-mortal-life-also/

Joel played the brother-in-law to pastor and scholar Dietrich Bonhoeffer in Nazi Germany, and his (their) involvement in a plot to arrest - and and when that failed - assassinate Adolph Hitler.

The play is a triumph on every level; it is particularly timely in that there are plenty of parallels in it and what is happening currently in the United States.

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#TootYourHooter #WorldTheaterDay

TTBB 69 - Chris Steffen!

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 10:11:12 -0600

Joel and Steve are joined by Chris Steffen - owner/proprietor of Lincoln's StudioPH recording studio. Chris and Steve have known each other since they worked together in 1994 - essentially a lifetime ago!

Chris is a musician (despite what he says) and has a wide variety of production experience. He is committed to producing good sounds in Lincoln - check this conversation out!

https://www.facebook.com/StudioPHLincoln

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#TootYourHooter #ResiliantChannels

TTBB Classic - #21 - Have Joel and Steve Learned ANYTHING?!?

Sun, 13 Mar 2022 18:46:11 -0600

Due to technical difficulties Joel and Steve are offering up a Classic TTBB - #21 from April 3, 2021!

In the Spring of 2021 Joel and Steve had a run of really great guests - this episode is their first one in a while to just catch up, check in with each other and see if they'd learned anything from their guests. If you haven't - go back and listen to these TTBB's:

TTBB 13 - Economics with Brian Scott February 4, 2021

TTBB 17 - Music with Mike Semrad March 4, 2021

TTBB 18 - Jazari Kual (Currently running for Congress!) March 11, 2021

TTBB 19 - Buddhism with Mary Stancavage March 18, 2021

TTBB 20 - Addiction with Jeremy Eberle March 25, 2021

Thanks to the TTTB guests, and thanks to the TTBB Army for listening - Joel and Steve will be back with fresh content next week!

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#TootYourHooter #RerunsAreFun

TTBB 68 - Smile To Everything

Sun, 06 Mar 2022 20:59:29 -0600

Joel and Steve eventually get around to talking about the topic they chose for this episode - which is wrestling with the concept of "Smile To Everything" from Thich Naht Hahn. But first Joel has a show of his own going on, and Steve has a 30th Anniversary anecdote to share.

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#TootYourHooter #AnyWayYouDo

TTBB 67 - So It Goes...

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 18:39:24 -0600

Joel and Steve attempt some radical acceptance in the face of yet another global crisis at the hands of an unchecked authoritarian ruler that is doing what unchecked authoritarian rulers do. They don't succeed, but at least are trying!

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https://www.instagram.com/tryingtobebetterpodcast/

#TootYourHooter #ScarePeopleBeYourself

TTBB 66 - This Would Have Made A Great Valentine’s Day Episode!

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 20:13:35 -0600

Joel and Steve have somehow managed to get a couple of the best women in the world to agree to spend the rest of their lives with them - and they talk about what it's taken (on their part) to maintain and grow their relationships.

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#TootYourHooter #DancingInTheShowTonight

TTBB65 - In My Virtual World Everything Is Fine!

Sun, 13 Feb 2022 16:49:30 -0600

Joel and Steve haven't just chatted for a few weeks, so they've got a lot of ground to cover! Topics include the 2022 Hyundai models (and how much they love them), what happens to male chicks in egg farms (it's not great), vegan 'Chreeze' (also not great), and Steve actually asks Joel a semi-serious question!

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#TootYourHooter #ImNotYourEchoChamber

TTBB 64 - Darren Keen!!

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 13:20:36 -0600

Joel and Steve are joined by the "infamous" Darren Keen! Darren was on the short list of people Joel and Steve wanted to talk with when they started the pod, it finally came together! (Which is to say that they asked Darren if he'd like to do it, and he said 'Yes!')

Darren spent a decade plus touring as 'The Show Is The Rainbow', did a stint DJ'ing in New York City and is currently back home in Lincoln working on another project called 'Problems', which he is taking on tour next month!

Find Darren on Instagram @Darren_Keen, and his music can be found on Spotify and at

https://1manbandgod.bandcamp.com/

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#TootYourHooter #DriveHyundai

TTBB 63 - Kerry Semrad!

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 13:21:21 -0600

Joel and Steve are delighted to speak with Kerry Semrad, General Manager of KZUM - Lincoln's Community Radio Station!

https://kzum.org/

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#TootYouHooter #ListenLocal

TTBB 62 - Same As it Never Was

Sun, 23 Jan 2022 17:39:21 -0600

Joel and Steve process losing not one but two spiritual icons in one week. They also discuss how they're navigating the ongoing grief/trauma of what 'daily life' looks like these days!

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#TootYourHooter #DoublyBlessed

TTBB 61 - 44 Ounces to Freedom!

Sun, 16 Jan 2022 15:29:52 -0600

Joel and Steve navigate the waters of their discovery. Steve has to come clean with Joel, and Joel provides some real level 6.5 guidance! They also talk about Steve having Covid, what it's like to isolate - and how the're dealing with these unprecedented times on a day-to-day basis.

Email your Joel and Steve at ttbbpodcast@gmail.com, follow on Instagram @TryingToBeBetterPodcast - be sure to Like, Subscribe and Review at your preferred podcast purveyor!

#TootYourHooter #ListenToTheLeaves

TTBB 60 - The Message ™️

Sun, 09 Jan 2022 18:44:02 -0600

Joel and Steve discuss what their motivation is for continuing to do TTBB, what it means to (and why to) have goals, Steve's latent musical ambitions, Joel's motivations for teaching, what people remember about other people - and they're starting a cult!

Follow/Like/Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! Follow Joel and Steve on Instagram @TryingToBeBetterPodcast, email at ttbbpodcast@gmail.com.

#TootYourHooter #TheMessageIsThePath

TTBB 59 - Happy New Year from Joel and Steve!!

Sun, 02 Jan 2022 19:08:25 -0600

For the first TTBB of 2022 Joel and Steve decide to sit and talk about how fortunate they are, and some really mundane suburban middle-aged white guy stuff!! Topics include - wintering in Florida, snowblowers, WiFi/Internet enabled garage doors and shopping for throw pillows!

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#TootYourHooter #GetBoostedOrGetBent

TTBB 58 - Happy Solstice from Joel and Steve

Sun, 26 Dec 2021 18:54:02 -0600

Joel and Steve take a break from holiday festivities to re-connect and talk about 2021 and 2022. For having literally no plan they end up having a heartfelt discussion about how they want to... be better in the new year!

Be sure to like/follow/subscribe wherever you listen to the podcast, follow Joel and Steve on Instagram @TryingToBeBetterPodcast, email at ttbbpodcast@gmail.com!

#TootYourHooter #HappyEverything!

TTBB 57 - Always Chillin‘

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 20:10:46 -0600

Joel and Steve heard about the Always Chillin' podcast a couple months ago, and are thrilled to get to chat with the hosts Tom and D! (Who know there was another 'two dudes talking' podcast coming out of Lincoln, NE?)

Despite coming from very different backgrounds, the four of them find much common ground, and have a great time doing it!

The Always Chillin' podcast is definitely worth a listen, check them out wherever you listen to podcasts!! Unlike Joel and Steve, they also do video - you can check that out on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf2sYHdKaL80zqeZ0UQDXaQ

Be sure to follow/like/rate TTBB wherever you listen to podcasts, mash that 'Subscribe' button! Follow them on Instagram @TryingToBeBetterPodcast, email at ttbbpodcast@gmail.com!

#TootYourHooter #CheckYourHead

TTBB 56 - Dig A Podcast

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 12:54:43 -0600

Joel and Steve discuss The Beatles! Peter Jackson's 'Get Back' documentary opened up the 'Beatles Box' for both Joel and Steve, both of whom have a long-time love of the group and the people in it. They discuss when they first became aware of the music, what it's meant to them over the decades - and how the new documentary ties it all together.

This episode is dedicated to Jack Van Cleave.

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#TootYourHooter #OfTheBeginning

TTBB 55 - This Place Is Dead Anyway

Sun, 05 Dec 2021 13:57:09 -0600

Joel went to Denver for a work thing, and was able to go see some music while he was there. It was good! (

TTBB 54 - Omicron: Worst Transformer Ever

Sun, 28 Nov 2021 13:38:29 -0600

Joel and Steve mostly good-naturedly spar about what it means to 'get along'. This is spurred by the recent news of the latest Covid variant, and the ongoing issues surrounding it.

Be sure to like/follow/subscribe/rate the podcast wherever/however you listen in! Find Joel and Steve on Instagram @TryingToBeBetterPodcast, email them at ttbbpodcast@gmail.com!

#TootYourHooter #WhatArmorAreWeWearingToday

TTBB 53 - Danny Reneau!

Sun, 21 Nov 2021 20:50:38 -0600

Joel and Steve are delighted to sit down (virtually) with Lincoln, NE artist Danny Reneau! Steve and Danny know each other through a band Steve was in previously, Danny did the poster art for some of those shows. They reconnected recently as Danny had a public showing and Steve went down to check it out! Danny has many irons in many artistic fires, and is an interesting and multi-faceted guy - this is a great conversation!

Find Danny and is work on Instagram at Instagram.com/Danny.Reneau!

Be sure to like/follow/subscribe on your preferred podcast purveyor! Follow Joel and Steve on Instagram @TryingToBeBetterPodcast, email at ttbbpodcast@gmail.com!

#tootyourhooter #LifeFindsAWay

**TECHNICAL CAVEAT** - Due to technical issues there is an unfortunate 'cut' in the conversation with Danny at about the 13:40 mark. The producers apologize both to Danny, and to our listeners for this issue. The conversation rather abruptly goes from how Danny got to Lincoln - to his current work on a children's book.

TTBB One Year Anniversary!!

Sun, 14 Nov 2021 16:00:49 -0600

Joel and Steve are celebrating their One Year Podcast Anniversary by taking the week off!!

But seriously - logistical complications are preventing a new podcast this week, so Steve introduces the re-run of TTBB #1 - Why Are We Doing This?

Please like/follow/share the podcast on whatever podcast purveyor you choose! Find them on Instagram @TryingToBeBetterPodcast, email at ttbbpodcast@gmail.com!

#TootYourHooter #DoSomethingWacky!

TTBB 52 - Social Shmocial

Sun, 07 Nov 2021 21:37:52 -0600

Joel and Steve try to get moving on Sunday morning by discussing actually being social, and their particular social media choices. As usual nothing gets figured out or solved (and Steve bails due to time constraints) - but it's a good conversation actually happening between the two guys in real time.

Be sure to like/follow/subscribe on your preferred podcast purveyor! Follow Joel and Steve on Instagram @TryingToBeBetterPodcast, email at ttbbpodcast@gmail.com!

#tootyourhooter #CurateYourFeed

TTBB 51 - Jack VanCleave

Sun, 31 Oct 2021 15:17:28 -0600

Joel and Steve are thrilled to have Jack Van Cleave as their guest this week! Jack and Steve have known each other since 1998 when they were neighbors in the same triplex apartment building. Their life paths came together and diverged a couple times but they (and Joel) have been in regular communication since 2014.

Jack is one of the first regular listeners of the podcast, and while he thinks he doesn't 'do anything special' - Jack's journey is interesting and worthwhile. The fact that he's very funny is an added bonus - this is a super fun conversation!

Be sure to like/follow/subscribe on your preferred podcast purveyor! Follow Joel and Steve on Instagram @TryingToBeBetterPodcast, email at ttbbpodcast@gmail.com!

#tootyourhooter #masterofpuns

TTBB 50 - Eduardo Busson!

Sun, 24 Oct 2021 13:11:10 -0600

Joel and Steve celebrate their 50th Episode (!) with their first official fan - Eduardo Busson!

Eduardo is a Methodist pastor, currently serving as University Minister at Nebraska Wesleyan University. He and Joel became acquainted during Joel's time as youth pastor at St. Paul United Methodist church in Lincoln, NE and have remained friends.

Eduardo is a native of Puerto Rico, he came to the United States in 1996 to get his Master's Degree in Divinity from the St. Paul School of Theology Kansas City, MO. Since then he has served churches of all sizes before landing at Wesleyan.

This is a great talk about spirituality with someone who actually knows what he's talking about!

Be sure to like/follow/subscribe on your preferred podcast purveyor! Follow Joel and Steve on Instagram @TryingToBeBetterPodcast, email at ttbbpodcast@gmail.com!

#tootyourhooter #booksarethebestweapons

TTBB 49 - Nice Little Sunday Morning!

Sun, 17 Oct 2021 17:18:08 -0600

Joel and Steve try out a different time to record, which results in a different dynamic! It's a little looser (which a nice way of saying 'even less organized') but they take a shot a answering some fan mail with some pretty intense questions.

Be sure to like/follow/subscribe on your preferred podcast purveyor! Follow Joel and Steve on Instagram @TryingToBeBetterPodcast, email at ttbbpodcast@gmail.com!

#tootyourhooter #DoTheRightThing

TTBB 48.5 -There Is No Hassle (rerun)

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 18:06:29 -0600

Due to scheduling and general availability issues Joel and Steve are having to alter their production schedules for a while! They will be recording Sunday mornings, and releasing that podcast sometime that day for your Sunday Evening / Monday Morning listening pleasure!

In the meantime, please enjoy this rerun of TTBB #33 - There Is No Hassle. Joel was on vacation in California at the time - it's a short, but great conversation.

Thank you for bearing with them as they continue to (try to) figure all of this out!

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#tootyourhooter #pardonourprogress

TTBB 48 - ...It Wasn‘t That Big Of A Deal

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 19:43:03 -0600

Joel and Steve debrief over the events of the last week that they were so worked up about in TTBB 47. Spoiler Alert - it all turned out fine. (Anticlimactic, but true.)

There's are lessons in there somewhere, and they try to figure out what they might be!

Be sure to like/follow/subscribe on your preferred podcast purveyor! Follow Joel and Steve on Instagram @TryingToBeBetterPodcast, email at ttbbpodcast@gmail.com!

#tootyourhooter #nipple

TTBB 47 - Joel and Steve Are Coming In Hot!!

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 18:40:52 -0600

Joel and Steve are both having 'peak stress' at their respective work places, and convene in the middle of it all to figure out how to get through it! There may or may not also be talk of pizza.

Be sure to like/follow/subscribe on your preferred podcast purveyor! Follow Joel and Steve on Instagram @TryingToBeBetterPodcast, email at ttbbpodcast@gmail.com! (Please. Please email. Or don't - they don't need it. Whatever.)

#tootyourhooter #ikagai

TTBB 46 - Terry Worick!

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 18:08:14 -0600

When Joel and Steve made their first 'guest wish list' Terry Worick was right at the top the list, and they all were finally able to get together!

Terry is a top Porsche and other European auto restoration expert, and is a long-time friend of both Joel and Steve!

His story and his craft are fascinating, come on and have a listen to the 'Terry Worick Experience!'

Check out Terry's work at:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/terryworickrestorations

http://terryworickrestorations.com/Home.html

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#TootYourHooter #TerryCantDrive55

TTBB 45 - Anne Yatco!

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 16:24:12 -0600

Joel and Steve have the distinct pleasure of speaking with Joel's CalArts classmate Anne Yatco!

Anne is a successful voice-over actor, with roles in the smash video game Genshin Impact, anime Jujutsu Kaisen and others! All of this with a background in Pre-Med - it's a great talk!

Check out Anne's work at:

https://www.anneyatco.com/

Also find Anne on all of the social medias - her handle is @annejyatco!

Be sure to like/subscribe/follow Joel and Steve on your preferred podcast purveyor of choice!

Follow on Instagram @TryingToBeBetterPodcast, email at ttbbpodcast@gmail.com!

#TootYourHooter #Don'tHoldBackYourLaugh #WoodsyTheOwl

Tell Someone. Joel and Steve Talk About Suicide.

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 20:00:32 -0600

September 5-11 is Suicide Prevention Week. Joel and Steve talk about suicide. They also talk about the usual stuff - sushi, trust, organizational culture, Ivermectin etc.! (There is even a cameo by Joel's wife and past podcast guest Kjersten!)

Their friend and past podcast guest Charlie Shonka has a cool website with resources for people contemplating taking their own life:

https://keepongoing.life/

There is also a national Suicide Prevention Hotline:

https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

It's tangentially related - but Joel and Steve are fans of Rob Bell, whose latest podcast is straight fire:

https://robbell.podbean.com/e/the-fauci-of-it-all/

Be sure to like/follow/rate the podcast on your preferred podcast purveyor of choice. Follow Joel and Steve on Instagram @TryingToBeBetterPodcast, and email them at ttbbpodcast@gmail.com! (Please.)

#TootYourHooter #DontGiveUp

MONDO‘S MUNDO!! Joel and Steve talk with Armando McClain!

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 20:05:34 -0600

Joel and Steve talk with Armando McClain, Joel's pal from CalArts! They cover everything from growing up in Oakland, CA to teaching Shakespeare - and lots of points in between. Armando is a fascinating person, this is a great talk!

Be sure to like/subscribe/follow Joel and Steve on your preferred podcast purveyor of choice! Follow on Instagram @TryingToBeBetterPodcast, email (Please, for the love of God send them an email) at ttbbpodcast@gmail.com!

#TootYourHooter #YouAreEnough

Steve Paints It Black

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 18:40:41 -0600

It is not lost on Joel and Steve that Charlie Watts - legendary drummer for The Rolling Stones - passed away a few days after their last podcast, which was named using a play on the name one of the most famous Rolling Stones songs. They wish peace and grace on the Watts family, and to Charlie's band mates.

This episode finds Joel and Steve unpacking the conundrum of being peaceful and loving while speaking truth to power and calling out injustice. When is something a difference in opinion, versus a difference in Morality? Is calling out obvious bullshit being holier than thou? Throw that in the pot with a monologue from Steve on the United States' long but predictable slide into authoritarianism and you've got a really great conversation between two pals just trying to navigate this crazy world with some grace.

Be sure to like/follow/rate the podcast on your preferred podcast purveyor of choice. Follow Joel and Steve on Instagram @TryingToBeBetterPodcast, and email them at ttbbpodcast@gmail.com! (Please.)

#TootYourHooter #SomeFolksLookForAnswers

(Should We Have) Symapthy For The Devil?

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 13:47:49 -0600

Joel and Steve work through the latest level of insanity of the global pandemic, and how to deal with people whose lack of empathy and thin grasp on reality is negatively impacting the lives of friends and loved ones who are doing the right thing.

They're both a bit over it - which makes for a great conversation as they try to navigate the seemingly endless morass of idiocy they are confronted with on a daily basis. Spoiler Alert - they up at Waffle House, like all good spiritual warriors!

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#TootYourHooter #ScatteredSmotheredandCovered #GetTheWaffle #GetTheJab

Joel and Steve On The Road!!

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 15:50:23 -0600

Joel and Steve head to Kansas City, MO to see Sleater-Kinney and Wilco live in concert! They get weird in their delightfully appointed hotel room and discuss quantum physics (they think) and, er, Pizza!

Be sure to follow Joel and Steve on Instagram @TryingToBeBetterPodcast and email at ttbbpodcast@gmail.com! Please Like/Follow/Share/Rate on your podcast purveyor of choice!

#TootYourHooter #Minskys #BeingThere

MORE MUSIC!! Joel and Steve talk with James Beaudreau

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 17:20:29 -0600

Joel and Steve have the pleasure of talking with James Beaudreau - bandleader for the group Bell Helium out of New York City. James has had quite a journey musically, going from Big Rock to Jazz to the Dead and rolling it all up into his own thing! They talk about the creative process, what it's like to be a working musician in the big city, blowing up what you know to do something different - and generally have a good time!

Be sure to listen to the end, James was kind enough to provide a live track - "We Don't Have To Talk About It", recorded at The Bitter End in NYC March 7, 2020.

Check out Bell Helium at:

https://bellhelium.bandcamp.com/

If you have a turntable you should just buy the LP, it's great. Or check them out on Spotify, etc!

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#TootYourHooter #Plover

Is This Thing On? Joel and Steve actually see each other in person!

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 20:11:46 -0600

After 37 episodes recorded over Zoom - Joel and Steve are finally able to get together in person! They cover everything from how nice it is to see each other, to the Eightfold Path (and how they are trying and failing and trying to be on it), dogs, chickens, Phish, Get the Damn Vaccine you Idiots and More!

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#TootYourHooter #SimplesAndSkyscrapers

Sometimes You Find Onions In The Garage

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 20:43:39 -0600

Joel and Steve reconnect over an experience that Joel had in his garage that day - finding relics from the past that bring up more feelings than anyone should have while performing a routine task. So they process that, then discuss things that are actually important - like where to get ice cream and resentments over/at beloved restaurants!

Be sure to subscribe/hit that 'Like' button at your preferred podcast purveyor! Follow Joel and Steve on Instagram @TryingToBeBetterPodcast, email at ttbbpodcast@gmail.com!

#TootYourHooter #StepIntoTheFreezer

Happy Birthday Mr. President!!

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 21:16:21 -0600

Joel and Steve get together for a few minutes to celebrate Joel's birthday, and to talk about fessing up.

This is a 'short stuff' episode, Joel and Steve will be back in full force next week!

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#TootYourHooter #41IsTheNew35

MUSIC, THEATER and WRITING - OH MY!! Joel and Steve talk with Anne DeAcetis

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 21:22:15 -0600

Joel and Steve get to chat with Joel's CalArts alum pal Anne DeAcetis! Anne is an accomplished professional musician, actress and writer - they get to talk about all of the things! Anne is the vocalist for a band called Bell Helium - they have a new record out, check that out at https://bellhelium.bandcamp.com/, or wherever you listen to music!

See more about Anne at her website:

https://www.annedeacetis.com/

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#TootYourHooter #Blue50th

PAINTING!! Joel and Steve chat with David Gracie

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 21:23:49 -0600

Joel and Steve are honored to chat with David Gracie, an actual painter and art professor! David got his MFA from Northwestern in 2004, and has taught at Nebraska Wesleyan university for 17 years.

Check out David's work at https://davidreedgracie.com/. Seriously, check it out!

#TootYourHooter #83Space

There Is No Hassle

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 20:43:54 -0600

Joel is vacationing in South Lake Tahoe, CA - where Steve spent a couple formative/transformative years a quarter-century ago. Joel has technical difficulties, but they manage to connect on setting intentions and letting go of expectations.

Find/Follow Joel and Steve on Instagram @TryingToBeBetterPodcast, email at ttbbpodcast@gmail.com.

Be sure to Like/Follow on your preferred purveyor of podcasts!

#TootYourHooter #WakeOfTheFlood

Joel and Steve Unpack Packing Up and Heading Out!!

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 18:28:58 -0600

Joel and Steve talk about recent and upcoming travel experiences, how their perception of those experiences has changed, and why it's good to get out of town and go see something!!

Follow and Like on your preferred podcast purveyor! Follow on Instagram @TryingToBeBetterPodcast, email ttbbpodcast@gmail.com!

#TootYourHooter #SoItGoes

BUDDHISM!!! Joel and Steve talk with Mary Stancavage!!

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 20:53:01 -0600

Joel and Steve are taking their first actual break since they started this podcast, but are super happy to re-up their conversation with Mary Stancavage from a couple months ago!

Mary is a Buddhist teacher from Southern California, and is just a total blast!

See you next week, thanks!!

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#TootYourHooter #BuddhistIfItsUseful

FATHERHOOD!! Joel and Steve talk with Greg Wright

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 21:15:46 -0600

Joel and Steve talk with their old friend Greg Wright about his time in the Marines, Fatherhood, Recovery - and Instrumental Post-Rock music!

Follow the podcast on Instagram @TryingToBeBetterPodcast, email at ttbbpodcast.gmail.com - they would love to hear from you! (Seriously. They need the affirmation.)

#TootYourHooter #Hammock

Grief - Over a Pandemic? Yep!!

Thu, 27 May 2021 15:41:48 -0600

Joel has some feelings about returning to whatever this 'new normal' looks like - he and Steve work through it!

Be sure to follow Joel and Steve on Instagram @TryingToBeBetterPodcast, email at ttbbpodcast@gmail.com!

Like, Follow and Review the podcast on your preferred podcast listening platform!

#TootYourHooter #NewNormal

Joel and Steve Are Excited for Concert Season!!

Thu, 20 May 2021 20:49:16 -0600

Joel and Steve have individually seen lots of amazing concerts in their lifetimes, and have gone on a bunch of road trips together over the years - so they get all goofy when the prospect of Actually Going A Concert is on the horizon!

They reminisce about epic rock and roll adventures, concerts that had actual lasting impact on them, talk about artists that have been influential in their lives - and generally have a Real Good Time!

Be sure to Subscribe to/Like/Rate the podcast wherever you listen to it! Follow Joel and Steve on Instagram @TryingToBeBetterPodcast, and they'd love to hear from you - email at ttbbpodcast@gmail.com

#TootYourHooter #F---Lasers

THERAPY!! Joel and Steve talk with Hollie Urbauer!

Thu, 13 May 2021 21:05:37 -0600

Joel and Steve get to talk with Hollie Urbauer, who just happens to be married to Steve! Hollie is an accomplished professional who recently started her own business:

https://sanctuarypsychotherapyandwellness.com/

Hollie talks about opening a business at the start of a global pandemic, EMDR therapy, and most importantly - discovering the joys of seeing the world on two wheels!

Be sure to Subscribe and Like the podcast on all of the places! Follow on Instagram @TryingToBeBetterPodcast, email at ttbbpodcast@gmail.com!

https://www.instagram.com/tryingtobebetterpodcast/

#TootYourHooter #UpAgainstTheWorldAndStillYouRise

Joel and Steve Try To Not Get Hooked!

Thu, 06 May 2021 19:58:57 -0600

Joel and Steve reconnect after a couple weeks of awesome guests to reconnect and to see how each other are doing. Like people do. They cover lots of ground, sometimes landing in the same old spot - with different perspective!

Joel was recently a guest on an awesomely fun podcast - "Less Than 2000" to talk about the 90's Seattle Grunge scene and his favorite band Pearl Jam. It's a blast, you should check it out on wherever you listen to podcasts.

Be sure to follow Joel and Steve on Instagram @TryingToBeBetterPodcast, email at ttbbpodcast@gmail.com!

#TootYourHooter #ItDoesntGetEddieVedderThanThis

PEER SUPPORT!! Joel and Steve talk with Sadie Thompson!

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 21:23:14 -0600

Joel and Steve talk with Sadie Thompson about being a new mother, her career in peer support - and Canadian Country S&M music!

Check out some of her work here:

http://letslnktogether.com/

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#TootYourHooter @plackblague

EVOLUTIONIZE!! Joel and Steve talk with Kjerstin Egger!

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 21:14:48 -0600

Kjerstin Egger joins her husband Joel and their pal Steve for heart-opening (and at times heart-wrenching) conversation about chronic pain, community activism, the wonders of nature and 90's booty rap!

Follow Joel and Steve on Instagram @TryingToBeBetterPodcast, email at ttbbpodcast@gmail.com!

#TootYourHooter #UnicornsAndRainbows

BRAIN CANCER!! Joel and Steve talk with Seth Montecuollo

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 21:28:08 -0600

Joel and Steve talk with Steve's good friend Seth Montecuollo about his Type 4 Glioblastoma diagnosis.

Seth had a baseball sized tumor taken out of his brain right before Christmas 2020, Joel and Steve talked about this in TTBB #7 - "Some Things Just Suck - and Merry Christmas!"

They sit down to check in on Seth, to see how he's doing a few months in - he's doing quite well!

If you wish to contribute to Seth's medical costs donations can be made here:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/fundraiser-for-seth-montecuollos-medical-costs

Follow Joel and Steve on Instagram @TryingToBeBetterPodcast, email them at ttbbpodcast@gmail.com.

#TootYourHooter #OutroMusicForJack

Keep On Going!! Joel and Steve talk with Charlie Shonka

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 21:19:07 -0600

Joel and Steve talk with Steve's old friend Charlie Shonka about abuse, addiction, suicide, and grief- and how Charlie was affected by all of those things, and how he's getting over all of that. And about music. Always about the music, which never stops.

Check out Charlie's Keep On Going webpage:

https://keepongoing.life/

And for So Much Music follow Charlie on Mixlr:

https://mixlr.com/cshonka

As always - Joel and Steve would love to hear from you! Email ttbbpodcast@gmail.com, follow on Instagram @TryingToBeBetterPodcast - and be sure to 'Like' and/or review us on your podcast platform of choice!

#TootYourHooter #KeepOnGoing

Have Joel and Steve Learned Anything?!?

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 21:09:34 -0600

Joel and Steve have had a run of some really fantastic guests recently! They take a few moments to just hang out with each other again, and to hash out what they've learned visiting with their guests.

Thanks to Mike Zwingman, Brian Scott, Mike Semrad, Jazari Kual, Mary Stancavage and Jeremy Eberle for their time and perspective! If you haven't - go back and listen to their episodes, they're really great!

Be on the lookout for the Joel and Steve Live Roadshow this summer!

Follow them on Instagram @TryingToBeBetterPodcast, email at ttbbpodcast@gmail.com!

#TootYourHooter #KeepItLight #DontNeedPermission

ADDICTION!! Joel and Steve talk with Jeremy Eberle

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 21:17:04 -0600

Joel and Steve are thrilled to talk with their old friend Jeremy Eberle - who was this very day elected to be the next President of the Nebraska Counseling Association!! (Huge Congrats!)

If you or someone you know is having a problem with addiction please know that there is help available! You can reach out to Joel and/or Steve at ttbbpodcast@gmail.com - both are willing to talk and provide guidance. Jeremy can also be reached at Alternative Avenues, phone # is 531-510-0298 - email is jeremyeberle@alternativeavenues.net.

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#BetWithYourHeadNotOverIt #TootYourHooter

Joel and Steve talk with Mary Stancavage!

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 20:15:20 -0600

Joel and Steve are honored to have conversation with Mary Stancavage!

For more information about Mary and her work visit:

https://marystancavage.org/

https://www.instagram.com/marystan55/

Find her podcast Undefended Dharma on all major streaming platforms!

Follow Joel and Steve on Instagram @TryingToBeBetterPodcast, email ttbbpodcast@gmail.com!

#TootYourHooter #ChunkyPeanutButter

EMPIRE FOR THE PEOPLE!!! Joel and Steve talk with Jazari Kual!

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 22:03:46 -0600

Joel and Steve are honored to talk with Jazari Kual - reigning CEO of The Kualdom!

Check out Jazari and his work at https://www.facebook.com/JazariKual and https://www.kualdomcreations.com - and on every social media platform @JazariKual!

Follow Joel and Steve on Instagram @TryingToBeBetterPodcast, email at ttbbpodcast@gmail.com.

#TootYourHooter #LightlyBlended

MUSIC!! Joel and Steve talk with Mike Semrad

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 22:04:14 -0600

Joel and Steve have a conversation with Lincoln's own Mike Semrad!

You may know Mike from one of his many projects - Sower Records, Red Rebel Media and The Bottle Tops and others.

Check them out:

https://thebottletopsmusic.com/

https://redrebelmedia.net/

https://sowerrecords.com/

Follow Joel and Steve on Instagram @tryingtobebetterpodcast, email ttbbpodcast@gmail.com.

#TakeItToGateway and #TootYourHooter!

Art is Important.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 21:09:30 -0600

Joel and Steve discuss why art matters.

They eagerly await submissions of fan art!

Follow on Instagram @TryingToBeBetterPodcast, email at ttbbpodcast@gmail.com and be sure to #TootYourHooter!

Who The Hell do Joel And Steve Think They Are?

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 22:19:57 -0600

Joel and Steve discuss their journey into their Buddhist meditation practices and how it has benefited them.

They also acknowledge that it could sound like they think they're really something!

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#TootYourHooter #FreeYourMindAndYourAssWillFollow

Make Joel and Steve Normal Again

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 21:52:12 -0600

Joel and Steve discuss how they can't get back to a place that never was, even though they would really like to do some of the things that they did there again!

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Thanks for Listening!

#SameAsItEverWas #TootYourHooter

ECONOMICS!! Joel and Steve talk with Brian Scott!

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 22:07:35 -0600

Joel and Steve are joined by Steve's oldest friend Brian - who just happens to be an Economics Professor!

They discuss friendship, spirituality, the economy and Ke$ha!!

Find them on Instgram @TryingToBeBetterPodcast, email them whatever you like (they really like fan art) at ttbbpodcast@gmail.com.

#TootYourHooter

Don‘t Hide Your Hooter!

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 21:53:11 -0600

Steve helps Joel find his Hooter during a time of self-doubt.

Follow on Instagram @TryingToBeBetterPodcast, email at ttbbpodcast@gmail.com - thanks for listening!

Unity I Guess...

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 22:01:36 -0600

Joel and Steve may eventually impeach their Inner Dictators for the Greater Good. They aren't quite there yet, but are willing to try.

Find us on Instagram @TryingToBeBetterPodcast, email at ttbbpodcast@gmail.com.

Thanks for listening!!

Don‘t Fear the Cheesesteak

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 21:56:28 -0600

Joel and Steve discuss the grief process, and the inevitable conclusion to all of our lives.

Happy New Year!

Email us at ttbbpodcast@gmail.com, follow on IG @TryingToBeBetterPodcast.

#TootYourHooter #MoreCowbell

BONUS EPISODE: Joel and Steve Talk About The Grateful Dead

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 20:04:04 -0600

Joel and Steve's first actual podcast together was in April of 2017, when Steve interviewed Joel for his Grateful Dead podcast.

We don't try to be better at all in this conversation - beyond the fact that the Grateful Dead have and continue to inspire us to be better people.

This is a really fun talk, even if you don't care about (or even hate) the Grateful Dead. If you want to hear more check out the Dead cast at:

http://negdpodcast.podbean.com/

It's been dormant for some time, but there are 31 episodes - all curated by Steve, for Joel.

Please email Joel and Steve at ttbbpodcast@gmail.com, follow us on Instagram @TryingToBeBetterPodcast.

Thanks for listening!

Joel and Steve

Joel and Steve Open a Bunch of Cans

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 21:28:08 -0600

Joel and Steve open a bunch of cans - and now have worms everywhere that they get to start sort out and clean up in 2021!

Email @ ttbbpodcast@gmail.com, follow on Instagram @TryingToBeBetterPodcast - drop us a line!

Happy New Year!!

Some Things Just Suck - and - Merry Christmas!!

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 20:43:16 -0600

Joel and Steve grapple with real life during the Most Wonderful Time of the Year.

(Spoiler Alert - Steve sings at the end.)

Please follow on Instagram @tryingtobebetterpodcast - and if you want to submit comments/ideas/etc email us at ttbbpodcast@gmail.com

Thanks for listening - take care of yourselves and each other!

‘Tis the Season for... Moderation?

Wed, 16 Dec 2020 21:46:42 -0600

Joel and Steve try to navigate Moderation in this most trying of times.

Be sure to like/subscribe/follow Joel and Steve on your preferred podcast purveyor of choice!

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Is this... Compassion?

Wed, 09 Dec 2020 21:34:59 -0600

Joel and Steve discuss Compassion. Don't leave! It's really good.

Also - find us on the Instagram @tryingtobebetterpodcast, and if you would like to correspond with us email ttbbpodcast@gmail.com.

Thanks for listening!

Joel and Steve Abandon Their Plans!

Mon, 30 Nov 2020 20:33:02 -0600

We were going to talk about a thing, then we decided not to because we didn't feel like it. This ended up being better!

Be sure to like/subscribe/follow Joel and Steve on your preferred podcast purveyor of choice!

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SCIENCE!! Joel and Steve talk with Mike Zwingman!

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 06:42:55 -0600

Mike Zwingman - Agronomist and Excellent Human Being (no matter what he thinks) joins Joel and Steve to talk about all the things!

Find us on Instagram @tryingtobebetterpodcast! If you have comments or ideas for guests/topic please email at ttbbpodcast@gmail.com.

The Elephant in the Room

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 21:28:45 -0600

Joel and Steve address the Elephant in the Room.

We're on Instagram @tryingtobebetterpodcast - Follow and Say Hey! Email is ttbbpodcast@gmail.com. If there's anything you'd like to hear us discuss or if you have a suggestion for a guest let us know!

PS - we like fan art. :)

Intro: Why Are We Doing This?

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 20:29:09 -0600

Joel and Steve try to figure out why they're doing a podcast!

We're on Instagram @tryingtobebetterpodcast - Follow and Say Hey! If there's anything you'd like to hear us discuss or if you have a suggestion for a guest let us know! Email ttbbpodcast@gmail.com!

Trying To Be Better with Joel and Steve

TTBB 195 - My Algorithm Is Still An Algorithm

TTBB 194 - A Stranger In The Alps

TTBB 193 - Cybertruck of Justice

TTBB 192 - Gianna Urbauer

TTBB 191 - That's Showbiz!

TTBB 190 - Not *THE* Method

TTBB 189 - All The World's A Stage

TTBB 188 - 5 Years?!?

TTBB 187 - Special Guest Cole Eisenmenger!

TTBB 186 - Come Back To Consistency

TTBB 185 - Lovers Bits

TTBB 184 - No Joke On Snake!

TTBB 183 - Free Parking

TTBB 182 - Keep It Light

TTBB 181 - Protest At The Co-op

TTBB 180 - The Opposite of 'Yes' is 'Me'

TTBB 179 - The Level Is Hot

TTBB 178 - Interview with JWG Wise

TTBB 177 - AI Relationship Goals

TTBB 176 - Hang In There, Baby!

TTBB 175 - Over There

TTBB 174 - Shoving Freedom Down Your Throat

TTBB 173 - Don't Want No Korn In My Funk

TTBB 172 - 2025 Mother's Day Spectacular!!

TTBB 171 - I'm An Artist!

TTBB 170 - This Is The Album You're Dealing With

TTBB 169 - Space Food Noodle Cup

TTBB 168 - Mosaic of Bullshit

TTBB 167 - We Got Our Brains Cleaned!

TTBB 166 - Trojan Horse of Joy

TTBB 165 - Daddy Needs An Outlet!

TTBB 164 - The Waffle Iron is Always Hot

TTBB 163 - Box Step and Jazz Hands!

TTBB 162 - How You Doin' Buddy?

TTBB 161 - Please Stand By

TTBB 160 - Sarah Rasby

TTBB 159 - Friendship Accelerator

TTBB 158 - Grief and Gratitude

TTBB 157 - Abyss, Void - Or Both?

TTBB 156 - Insurrection 2: Electric Boogaloo!

TTBB 155 - To Brie, Or Not To Brie

TTBB 154 - Accountable To The Unknown

TTBB 153 - Goose - or Geese?

TTBB 152 - Kingpin Donuts

TTBB 151 - The Tears Of A Clown

TTBB 150 - ses·qui·cen·ten·ni·al

TTBB 149 - Burgers and Freedom!

TTBB 148 - Who's Going To Hold Your Hat?

TTBB 147 - Flan, or Flan?

TTBB 146 - Feels Like The First Time

TTBB 145 - Tastes Good On The Bagel!

TTBB 144 - Joel and Steve's Mother's Day Extravaganza!

TTBB 143 - Joel and Steve's High Class Problems

TTBB 142 - Joel And Steve Are A Liberal Hoax

TTBB 141 - Where The Wild Things Are

TTBB 140 - Joel and Steve Get Stage Fright

TTBB 139 - It Doesn't Matter What You Wear

TTBB 138 - Executive Membership

TTBB 137 - Shoot It Up Your Nose

TTBB 136 - Joel and Steve Do A Quickie!

TTBB 135 - Nice Little Sunday!

TTBB 134 - Joel and Steve's Superbowl Spectacular!

TTBB 133 - Mike McClure of Guess The Year Podcast

TTBB Refresher Course 2024

TTBB 132 - Rock Out With Your... Friends!!

TTBB 131 - Joel and Steve’s Holiday Extravaganza!

TTBB 130 - Joel and Steve’s Coronary Chaos Hour!

TTBB 129 - Some Dogs Eat Poop

TTBB 128 - Nice Little Sunday!

TTBB 127 - Conflict Resolution Manual 2019

TTBB 126 - Joel and Steve’s Sludgy Biodiesel!

TTBB 125 - Same As It Ever Was

TTBB 124 - The Peace of Wild Things

TTBB 123 - Did You S*#t the Crate?

TTBB 122 - Do The Evolution

TTBB 121 - Matt Martinosky!

TTBB 120 - Riddikulus!

TTBB 119 - Boognish Rising

TTBB 118 - Libby Brown!

TTBB 190 - Not THE Method