The Trout Stream

🎉 Episode 100: The Trout Stream Hits a Big, Beautiful, Slightly Confused Milestone

The Trout Stream has officially reached 100 episodes, proving that two guys with fish-related last names can keep a podcast going longer than most people can keep a houseplant alive.

Harry and Paul celebrate the century mark with a jam-packed episode featuring:

- A deep dive into the magical world of zeros and double zeros, from Russell Westbrook and Gilbert Arenas to Jim Otto, Brian Wilson, and NASCAR legend Buckshot Jones.

- The announcement of the regular-season NASCAR Pick’em champion, as Harry claims the crown, Larry finishes a heroic second, and Paul discovers that commissioners can, in fact, finish last in their own league.

- The beginning of The Chase, with Harry immediately selecting Denny Hamlin and Paul pretending he has a strategy.

- A heartbreaking update to the 2000s comedy movie bracket, including the shocking advancement of Super Troopers over Anchorman. Milk was, unfortunately, a bad choice.

- A heartfelt tribute to Dolly Parton, complete with golden trout-level praise and appreciation for her incredible humanitarian work.

- Three unforgettable stories in Paul’s Weird News: a politician snorkeling in a giant pothole, a missing handball trophy found hiding in its own team’s basement, and a possum attempting to blend in with stuffed animals at an Australian airport.

- A spirited discussion about whether Harry and Paul could safely land a passenger plane. Their confidence is high. The passengers’ confidence should probably be lower.

- Plenty of Eagles pride, Cowboys fan intimidation, questionable aviation logic, fishing stories, family updates, and reminders that this is not a fishing podcast.

Most importantly, Harry and Paul take time to thank their families, friends, listeners, supporters, and everyone who has been part of the journey through marriages, births, moves, promotions, school, and all the chaos in between.

After 100 episodes, the Trout Stream is still casting lines, tangling them, losing the bait, and somehow catching listeners along the way.

Here’s to 100 episodes—and to 100 more. Just don’t expect them to be about fishing. 🎣

Join Harry and Paul as they catch up on personal life, NASCAR updates, and debate their favorite comedy movies from the 2000s. This episode offers a mix of humor, personal stories, and sports insights that keep listeners engaged and entertained. In this episode, we explore the fun and memorable moments from movies, travel stories, and personal anecdotes, highlighting the importance of good times and community. Join us as we share laughs, insights, and plans for doing good together.

Episode 99 is here, and we're celebrating another milestone! Harry and Paul kick things off by sharing stories from Emma's first (sleep-filled) trip to Bass Pro Shops, Easter bunny adventures, and the surprisingly serious business of finding the perfect hat.

Then it's all about the number 99 as the brothers draft their favorite athletes to ever wear the iconic jersey, dive into legendary video game 99-overall ratings, explore NASCAR's No. 99 history, and spotlight famous celebrities turning—or remembered at—99 years old, including Mel Brooks, David Attenborough, Mr. Feeny, and more.

They also continue their season-long NASCAR driver pickems with Martinsville picks, share laughs about Wayne Gretzky, Aaron Judge, Ricky "Wild Thing" Vaughn, and plenty of Philadelphia sports bias along the way.

It's another packed episode filled with sports, stories, nostalgia, random rabbit holes, and the kind of brotherly banter you've come to expect from The Trout Stream. Grab your pole, cast a line, and join us on the stream!

Episode 99 is here, and we're celebrating another milestone! Harry and Paul kick things off by sharing stories from Emma's first (sleep-filled) trip to Bass Pro Shops, Easter bunny adventures, and the surprisingly serious business of finding the perfect hat.

Then it's all about the number 99 as the brothers draft their favorite athletes to ever wear the iconic jersey, dive into legendary video game 99-overall ratings, explore NASCAR's No. 99 history, and spotlight famous celebrities turning—or remembered at—99 years old, including Mel Brooks, David Attenborough, Mr. Feeny, and more.

They also continue their season-long NASCAR driver pickems with Martinsville picks, share laughs about Wayne Gretzky, Aaron Judge, Ricky "Wild Thing" Vaughn, and plenty of Philadelphia sports bias along the way.

It's another packed episode filled with sports, stories, nostalgia, random rabbit holes, and the kind of brotherly banter you've come to expect from The Trout Stream. Grab your pole, cast a line, and join us on the stream!

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The conversation explores the absence of delis and diners in the South, highlighting the longing for breakfast food and the lack of quality pizza. It also delves into the impact of water on the taste of pizza, drawing comparisons between different regions. The conversation covers the dilemma of choosing between podcasts and music while cutting grass, and the discussion about Wawa's lemon tea and Brisk. The hosts share their preferences and experiences related to these topics, creating an engaging and relatable dialogue for the audience.

Takeaways

• The absence of delis and diners in the South
• The impact of water on pizza taste Podcasts vs. Music for Grass Cutting
• Wawa's Lemon Tea and Brisk

Chapters

• 00:00 The Absence of Delis and Diners in the South
• 23:23 Podcasts vs. Music for Grass Cutting

The episode begins with an introduction and overview of the show, emphasizing family-friendly content and entertainment. The hosts then share personal life updates and reflections, discussing the passage of time and the challenges of balancing work and family. The conversation transitions to a discussion of favorite athletes, sports memories, and the significance of the number 98 in sports. Finally, the hosts explore music, movies, and celebrities associated with the number 98, concluding the episode with humor and banter. The conversation covers celebrity connections, NASCAR highlights, a comedy movie bracket, and funny state laws. The chapters include discussions on celebrity connections, NASCAR highlights, a comedy movie bracket, and funny state laws. The conversation covered unusual state laws, including the illegality of slurping soup in certain states, shared birthdays, a squirrel causing a network outage, and the use of crows for cleaning. Additionally, there were discussions about wallet styles, key organization, and podcast promotion. The hosts also expressed frustration with spam media accounts and encouraged listeners to leave ratings and reviews for the podcast.

Takeaways

• Family-friendly content
• Personal anecdotes and reflections Celebrity connections
• NASCAR highlights
• Comedy movie bracket
• Funny state laws Unusual laws in different states
• The use of animals for unique purposes

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and Show Overview
• 32:44 Celebrity Connections
• 56:00 Comedy Movie Bracket
• 01:03:13 Unusual State Laws
• 01:18:44 Shared Birthdays and Squirrel Mishaps
• 01:24:14 Crows as Cleaners
• 01:29:23 Wallet and Key Discussions
• 01:39:15 Podcast Promotion and Sign-off

The conversation begins with Paul and Harry sharing personal life updates and milestones, including the birth of a baby, house purchases, and other significant events. This is followed by an introduction to sports picks and predictions for various events and races. The conversation covers celebrity stories, acts of kindness, unusual state laws, and Olympic highlights. It delves into the generosity and kindness of individuals, the impact of the Teddy Bridgewater Act, and the misrepresentation of good deeds in the media. Additionally, it explores the achievements and highlights of the Winter Olympics, showcasing remarkable moments and exceptional performances. The conversation covers topics related to local regulations and tourist attractions, unusual town ordinances, and humorous sports events. It delves into the unique regulations in historic towns, the impact of tourism on local regulations, and the humor in sports events.

Takeaways

• Life updates and personal milestones
• Sports picks and predictions Acts of kindness and generosity
• Unusual state laws
• Olympic highlights Tourist attractions and local regulations
• Unusual town ordinances
• Humorous sports events

Chapters

• 00:00 Life Updates and Milestones
• 32:25 Celebrity Stories and Acts of Kindness
• 41:21 Teddy Bridgewater Act and Media Misrepresentation
• 01:07:30 Local Regulations and Tourist Attractions

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A $40 pair of “serial killer” frames, a first baby kick that stops time, and the greatest dad mug ever forged in a Lowe’s bucket—this one has range. We open with frugal fashion and brotherly roasting, then shift into the kind of holiday catch‑up that sticks: prime rib memories, gratitude, and the moment a future dad realizes his world just expanded and narrowed at once. From there, we dive into the sacred nerdery of jersey number 96, giving proper shine to Cortez Kennedy and passing Derek Barnett like a baton of nostalgia, with fast hits across MLB, NBA, and NASCAR that prove stats are just stories with jerseys on.

The golden trouts bring heart and humor. Trader Joe’s gets flowers for donating 100% of unsold fresh goods and moving tens of millions of pounds of food to communities that need it. Then we crank up the amps for retro gaming nights—Rock Band, Madden throwbacks, and the quiet genius of saving every old console. Fantasy football stirs the pot with semifinals, pride, and friendly wagers that matter way more than they should. And because no stream is complete without the weird, PWN delivers: a $900,000 garage painting, the surprisingly intense housekeeping Olympics, and a raccoon that drinks, rampages, and naps like a tiny masked celebrity.

Our Black Friday saga ties it all together: standing in the cold for mystery buckets, watching a would‑be bucket bandit sprint for destiny, and unboxing a ceramic five‑gallon “dad mug” that instantly becomes family lore. We close by teeing up listener‑driven polls and community goals across TikTok, Facebook, and beyond. Come for the laughs and oddities; stay for the warmth, sports nerdery, and small joys that make ordinary days feel cinematic. If you smiled even once, tap follow, share with a friend, and drop a review—what moment hit you hardest?

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A clean screen or closed captions—where do you land? We kick things off with a spirited, funny take on subtitles before rolling right into a worldwide listener shoutout and a marble-race ritual that decides who opens the show. From there we ride the 95 theme everywhere it goes: Richard Dent anchoring the ’85 Bears, Chris Jones talking his talk, a roll call of seven-time legends, and a playful detour into Lightning McQueen’s Piston Cup lore. We even dust off Windows 95 nostalgia and share where to click around those retro desktops and games online.

The centerpiece is delicious: our Thanksgiving pie bracket. Apple and pumpkin battle through the field for a final that felt like a wrestling call—pumpkin claims the crown 55–45. That win sparks real plans and practical hosting tips: how to transport pies, ideal chilling windows, and why an Amish peanut butter cream pie might be the sleeper hit on your dessert table. We map our holiday plates in detail—stovetop stuffing over in-bird, sweet potato casserole with a brown sugar crunch, deviled eggs as a first-grab, and a hot sauce strategy that rescues dry turkey and lifts leftovers.

We also spotlight a timely civic good: a Food For Fines program that turns non-perishables into municipal fine credits and clears overdue library fees. It’s a reminder that community matters as much as the menu. We wrap with gratitude, a nod to our executive producers Jared Alman and Joel and Audrey Tatrow, and a clear invite to help us keep growing this Trout Stream family.

If you laughed, argued with our pie picks, or stole a side-dish idea, tap follow, leave a quick five-star review, and share this episode with the person who makes the best deviled eggs. Which pie owns your Thanksgiving table—pumpkin or apple?

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A cheesesteak run, a throwback Sixers night, and a garage TV that serves up American Gladiators from season one—some weekends write themselves. We packed ours with brother time, bad puns, and the kind of sports stories that stick: jersey number 94 legends, draft-pick rabbit holes, and a NASCAR finale where a late caution flips the whole outcome. Respect to Denny. Applause for Larson. The line between luck and preparation has never felt thinner.

What surprised us most? A pie bracket that turned into our most active poll ever. Apple takes down pecan in a surge of votes. Pumpkin cruises past the field. Now the final is set: pumpkin vs apple. It’s not just dessert; it’s identity, memory, and region. One gets Cool Whip, one gets ice cream, both are worthy champions. Cast a vote, pick a side, then make peace over a second slice.

We also pull in the odd and delightful: a German museum tour that roasts guests on purpose and sells out, a cross-border European chair theft ring that steals 1,100 seats, and a “lion” on the loose in Ireland that turns out to be a Newfoundland named Mouse with a very convincing haircut. It all circles back to a simple idea—things aren’t always what they seem, which is why curiosity is the best seat in the house.

Come for the Sixers and NASCAR talk, stay for the pie showdown, the jersey 94 roll call, and the shoutouts from York to Helsinki. If you laughed, learned, or picked a pie, tap follow, share with a friend, and drop a review. Five stars help more people find the stream—and yes, we read the one-stars too. Which pie gets your vote?

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