We've been diving headfirst into the health rabbit hole, and frankly, we're not sure if we came out better or just more confused. On this episode, we tried to sound like we know what we're talking about as we explored everything from holistic doctors (who tell you your favorite snack is basically poison) to the ancient, confusing art of grounding (are we just supposed to hug a tree?).

We also tackled the great health debate: supplements vs. whole foods. Why take a synthetic pill when you can just eat an entire kale farm, right? Oh, and did we mention parasites? Yes, we went there. Because nothing says "funny podcast" like discussing the creepy crawlies potentially residing inside you. We also shared some questionable home remedies that probably won't cure you, but might give you a good story.

Then, we veered wildly into the chaos that is modern life! We lamented the utterly unrealistic health goals plastered all over social media—seriously, who has time for perfect yoga poses AND a pristine lawn? Speaking of which, we complained bitterly about the soul-crushing labor of lawn care before moving onto the even greater torment: fishing with our children. (Spoiler: it involves a lot of untangling and zero fish.)

To top it all off, we reminisced about the trauma of our childhood pets, finally concluding with the truly brilliant idea one of us had to own a piranha. Because clearly, we never learned any life lessons about boundaries or common sense. Basically, we proved that health, parenting, and pet ownership are all just a series of absurd, hilarious mistakes.

Welcome! We kick off this episode talking about hunting season, and all the things Luke has lost in the woods so far... 

Next, John thinks Church People should be more "clique-ish."   But--his thoughts are interrupted by Cami and Collin, who found something HILARIOUS on Google Maps.  It's a 13-year dream come true for John! 

Later, what's the opposite of joining a "clique?"  Wouldn't it be joining a group of people who don't like spending time together?  

FINALLY: we share listener answers to the punchline challenge!  Thanks for playing our game with us, Neighbor!

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We dove headfirst into a sugar coma and called it a conversation. We covered everything—music, Halloween, and candy—basically the holy trinity of chaos. We started off pretending to be intellectuals discussing the “accessibility of musical instruments,” which quickly devolved into us arguing about who still owns a recorder and why. Then we slid into Halloween like adults who still think pillowcases make the best candy bags.

We reminisced about trick-or-treating, back when we had functioning knees and strangers weren’t handing out toothpaste. We waxed poetic about decorations—because nothing says “festive spirit” like accidentally impaling yourself on a plastic tombstone in the yard.

Of course, we analyzed candy with the seriousness of food critics. We debated hard candy versus gummy like philosophers who’ve clearly lost control of their lives, and then somehow invented the idea of a “chocolate apocalypse,” where everyone’s just bartering for Snickers.

Naturally, we ended up bragging about our old Halloween costumes—because nothing says confidence like admitting we once wore a trash bag and called it a “grim reaper cloak.” We even wandered into haunted houses and Judgment Houses, which, honestly, felt a little too real. Turns out we like being terrified, as long as it’s in a controlled environment with snacks.

Welcome, Neighbor! Maybe you've noticed that fall is waning! And winter is... something.

We'll start off quizzing John for hipness, and he does not pass. 

THEN, the story of the Cracked Toilet... and are angels clean-shaven, or do they have beards? 

AND, help us come up with a good punchline for this prompt!  What name would you give to an award show/ceremony for mediocre movies?  (The computer's answer was "the Descents."  But we can do better.)

LATER,  why do we have so many friends being disfellowshipped from their churches after years of faithfulness?  Maybe parents and church leaders are struggling to discipline their toddlers in order to RESPECT their teenagers.

(Also, should parents hide knives from a 14-year-old?)

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We really outdid ourselves in this chat — it’s like a family dinner that got hijacked by a stand-up open mic. We covered everything: home décor disasters, taxidermy gone wrong, and the art of telling jokes that only half the room understands. We confessed our crimes against interior design, admitted to traumatizing our kids with dad jokes, and tried to explain comedy to ourselves like we were translating a foreign language we barely speak.

At one point, we took a scenic detour into turkey shoots (because nothing bonds friendship like firing at paper poultry), tried to fold our dignity into origami, and then pretended to be film critics who definitely stayed awake through The Godfather. Naturally, we overanalyzed Stephen King’s pen names like we were uncovering a government conspiracy, got sentimental about horror movies, and agreed that the 80s were peak cinema — mostly because that’s when our metabolism still worked.

Somewhere between discussing guilty pleasure films and planning a movie marathon we’ll never actually organize, we realized the common thread holding it all together: our inability to stay on topic. But hey, at least we laughed — mostly at ourselves.

Welcome, Neighbor, to the table of Kokomo's 6th Funniest Comedian...   

We're not as young as we used to be!  We're even older than we were a few seconds ago, when we said that...

Then:  The good citizens of Kokomo have been working on a tough question... which crimes should we care about?  Recently a teenage father committed homicide, and everyone seems to agree that sort of thing should be stopped.   But--what about a "teeth whitening business" full of prostitutes?   (Note: be suspicious of any business that offers "massages" as an add-on!)

Later: Luke is kicking off his Courageous Era by upsetting his elderly Catholic relatives. His meme is a bit "niche." But you will probably understand it, Neighbor!

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In this episode, we dive into a light-hearted chat that covers everything from the hilarious side of social media interactions to the wild world of being a DJ, especially at weddings. We brainstorm some creative DJing ideas and even sprinkle in our comedic takes on current events. We explore themes like the implications of a recent indictment and the art of perfect timing in everyday life. We chat about how tiny moments can lead to big changes, much like the butterfly effect. Our conversation also takes us through travel tales, the quirks of air travel, the overwhelming choices on streaming services, and the metaphor of the church as a body, highlighting the importance of community. Join us for a laugh and some unexpected insights!

Welcome to Middle Earth, Neighbor!  John is out of town, so Luke and Amanda are dismantling his entire podcast by undermining the role of Comic Relief.

We're talking about Pippin's growth from "childish clown" to a man willing to FIGHT...  This story resonates with Luke at the moment, since we have been led to some distasteful battlefronts lately.

Is this the end of the Comedian Next Door?!  Are we leaving all the "jest" behind us because we're too grown up now?!  Not exactly...but our REASON for being funny might be different. No more hiding behind jokes in order to hide from reality.

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In our chat, we cover everything from the sacred duty of picking terrible game night music to the Olympic sport of treating red lights like polite suggestions. We swap Botox horror stories that double as “Guess Who?” games, laugh at language quirks that make menus sound like dares, and wonder how comedy evolved from Shakespearean insults to TikTok dances.

We debate the etiquette of roundabouts (are they traffic circles or friendship tests?) and the subtle art of waving at other drivers in ways that say “sorry,” “thank you,” and “may your tires fall off” all at once.

From the chaos of comedic timing to the nerdy beauty of wordplay and Venn diagrams, we zigzag through nostalgia—game shows, puppets, and all the stuff that scarred us in delightful ways. Music gets dragged in as the culprit for cultural brainwashing, while we ponder why every generation thinks they invented sarcasm.

We even dissect the tragic fate of ice-breaking jokes (spoiler: they drown), the kamikaze nature of stand-up comedy, and the eternal truth that no punchline is safe once caffeine kicks in. All in all, it’s like a rollercoaster ride—except nobody’s tall enough for the “you must be this funny to ride” sign.

Hey, Neighbor! Bridger wants some Mama Moke!

John RSVPd for a class he's not going to actually be able to attend, and the Peaches remembers a slumber party prank that went wrong...

Later: John talks about the book that miraculously appeared on his floor this week and changed his life.

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