Bellied Up

In this episode, we’re at Will’s Northwoods in Chicago, IL. The first caller (14:35) plays us a tune on his mandolin and talks about his woodworking business. The next caller (36:21) is a Canadian living in New Zealand, and he’s got a bone to pick with Charlie about whether he’s a redneck or a hippie.

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Our first caller (13:07) is going through a tough divorce—and also just fell off a roof (seriously, ouch). Then we talk (39:36) to a bladesmith who runs his own knife-making business. He’s struggling to get things off the ground, so we offer some business advice to get his business growing.

We're at Sluggers in Chicago in the heart of Wrigleyville! Our first caller (11:41) shares a wild story involving chickens, toddlers, and a tragic dog incident… then drops the bomb that he’s married to a sourdough-making Mormon hippie. We dive into Mormon beliefs, myths, caffeine rules, and more. Then, our second caller (52:46) is hit with heavy Catholic guilt from her religious grandma (aka her “Busha”). Plus, a voicemail suggests a brutally honest new holiday where everyone tells the truth — no matter what.

In this episode, we take a call from a Midwest aviation fan asking about essential tips for flying in the region. Another caller opens up about handling a strange coworker and wondering if it’s time to propose to his girlfriend. Then we play a funny voicemail from a listener who's scared to touch the thermostat when his dad's around.

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We're at Snickers Bar and Grill in Chicago. First caller thinks that Minnesota is better at being "Wisconsin" than Wisconsin. Next caller thinks that she should be getting free beer from the bartender. Then we listen to a voicemail of a guy weed wacking.

In this episode, we're recording from CJ's Tavern in Fargo, ND the drinks.

First, a caller makes a passionate case for why bowling should be an Olympic sport. Should bowling be in the Olympics? We break it down and weigh in on the debate.

Next, we hear from a professional cornhole player who gives us an inside look into the competitive cornhole world. From how cornhole tournaments work to what life is like as a pro cornhole athlete, it's a behind-the-scenes glimpse into a corny sport.

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We’re at CJ’s Tavern in Fargo, North Dakota! Paige the Therapist gives us a belly-laugh-filled update and leads Myles and Charlie through an unexpected couples counseling session. Then we hear from Jiffy Lube Joe, who gives us a behind-the-scenes look under the hood at his Jiffy Lube job, along with some wild stories from his personal life. Finally, we brainstorm hilarious and intense challenges for the first-ever Construction Olympics.

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Charlie shares a funny story about his struggles with a parking garage. The first caller (6:45) calls in asking for tips on how to get her boyfriend to start cleaning the house and help with household chores instead of avoiding em. She’s also a dedicated Green Bay Packers shareholder. The next caller, (34:21) from Montreal, wants advice on how to help his redneck hunting buddy reduce his beer drinking. Finally, (54:27) we listen to a listener voicemail asking, “When should you throw away your underwear?”

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We're live from Frank's Lounge in Fargo, ND! Our first caller is a woman frustrated with her husband who won’t stop wearing camo (we think he sounds awesome). Then we hear from a lifelong mascot who just graduated college and is now considering trading in the costume for law school. And to wrap things up, we’ve got the purr-fect special guest joining us to close out the episode!

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Myles and Charlie kick things off with a quick round of Midwest trivia to test their midwest knowledge. The first caller, checking in from New Hampshire, has concerns about having too many hobbies and tells us his experience working as a police dispatcher. The next caller talks about receiving an "ugly" clock from his Aunt Carol as a wedding gift and asks for the most respectful way to get rid of the damn thing. Finally, a caller asks Is spaghetti and milk actually a good combo?

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