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Joel and Steve mostly talk about introversion, Bob Weir, Florence and the Machine, streetcars and games you can play on them.  Mostly.  Be sure to Like, Follow, Subscribe to and Review Joel and Steve wherever you listen to them! Limited Time Offer - if you email Joel and Steve at [email protected] or DM on Bluesky you will be entered into a quarterly drawing for a now Limited Edition TTBBPodcast sticker! Winners will be notified by response email, please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery.   #TootYourHooter #TheseAreNotTheDroidsYoureLookingFor https://www.instagram.com/tryingtobebetterpodcast/ https://bsky.app/profile/ttbbpodcast.bsky.social

Joel and Steve managed to get it together for a second week in a row to celebrate a new and unprecedented level of insanity coming from our nation's highest office!  It's So Good, and so many laughs! Be sure to Like, Follow, Subscribe to and Review Joel and Steve wherever you listen to them! Limited Time Offer - if you email Joel and Steve at [email protected] or DM on Bluesky you will be entered into a quarterly drawing for a now Limited Edition TTBBPodcast sticker! Winners will be notified by response email, please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery.   #TootYourHooter #ItsOKBuddy https://www.instagram.com/tryingtobebetterpodcast/ https://bsky.app/profile/ttbbpodcast.bsky.social  

Joel and Steve welcome you back!  They've decided that really what they like doing is 'starting' - staying consistent is a... work in progress.  Regardless - they're glad to be back together and glad you're here! They have both been traveling a bit, and having local adventures.   Be sure to check out Steve's review of The Midland Band's album "Rodeo Dude" on friend and past TTBB guest Mike Semrad's new joint: https://noizel.com/ArticleView?id=69c55f3ac11a15d9cc854d01 Cool stuff happening there for Nebraska musicians! Also whether you're a picker or fan don't miss the monthly Bluegrass Jam at The Zoo Bar, third Monday of the month at 7pm! Be sure to Like, Follow, Subscribe to and Review Joel and Steve wherever you listen to them! Limited Time Offer - if you email Joel and Steve at [email protected] or DM on Bluesky you will be entered into a quarterly drawing for a now Limited Edition TTBBPodcast sticker! Winners will be notified by response email, please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery.   #TootYourHooter #BeignetAllDay https://www.instagram.com/tryingtobebetterpodcast/ https://bsky.app/profile/ttbbpodcast.bsky.social  

Joel and Steve have brand new war to play with! Be sure to Like, Follow, Subscribe to and Review Joel and Steve wherever you listen to them! Limited Time Offer - if you email Joel and Steve at [email protected] or DM on Bluesky you will be entered into a quarterly drawing for a now Limited Edition TTBBPodcast sticker! Winners will be notified by response email, please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery. Joel and Steve also now have a Discord server - TTBBPodcast.  There's... not a lot happening on it, but there Could be... #TootYourHooter #AgreeToTheTerms https://www.instagram.com/tryingtobebetterpodcast/ https://bsky.app/profile/ttbbpodcast.bsky.social

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 Be sure to Like, Follow, Subscribe to and Review Joel and Steve wherever you listen to them! Limited Time Offer - if you email Joel and Steve at [email protected] or DM on Bluesky you will be entered into a quarterly drawing for a now Limited Edition TTBBPodcast sticker! Winners will be notified by response email, please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery. Joel and Steve also now have a Discord server - TTBBPodcast.  There's... not a lot happening on it, but there Could be... #TootYourHooter #DoYouSeeWhatHappensLarry https://www.instagram.com/tryingtobebetterpodcast/ https://bsky.app/profile/ttbbpodcast.bsky.social  

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. Be sure to Like, Follow, Subscribe to and Review Joel and Steve wherever you listen to them! Limited Time Offer - if you email Joel and Steve at [email protected] or DM on Bluesky you will be entered into a quarterly drawing for a now Limited Edition TTBBPodcast sticker! Winners will be notified by response email, please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery. Joel and Steve also now have a Discord server - TTBBPodcast.  There's... not a lot happening on it, but there Could be... #TootYourHooter #TheKidsAreAlright https://www.instagram.com/tryingtobebetterpodcast/ https://bsky.app/profile/ttbbpodcast.bsky.social

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!   Be sure to Like, Follow, Subscribe to and Review Joel and Steve wherever you listen to them! Limited Time Offer - if you email Joel and Steve at [email protected] or DM on Bluesky you will be entered into a quarterly drawing for a now Limited Edition TTBBPodcast sticker! Winners will be notified by response email, please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery. Joel and Steve also now have a Discord server - TTBBPodcast.  There's... not a lot happening on it, but there Could be... #TootYourHooter #TheKidsAreAlright https://www.instagram.com/tryingtobebetterpodcast/ https://bsky.app/profile/ttbbpodcast.bsky.social

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.    Be sure to Like, Follow, Subscribe to and Review Joel and Steve wherever you listen to them! Limited Time Offer - if you email Joel and Steve at [email protected] or DM on Bluesky you will be entered into a quarterly drawing for a now Limited Edition TTBBPodcast sticker! Winners will be notified by response email, please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery. Joel and Steve also now have a Discord server - TTBBPodcast.  There's... not a lot happening on it, but there Could be... #TootYourHooter #BahHumbug https://www.instagram.com/tryingtobebetterpodcast/ https://bsky.app/profile/ttbbpodcast.bsky.social https://www.youtube.com/@TTBBPodcast  

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!   Be sure to Like, Follow, Subscribe to and Review Joel and Steve wherever you listen to them! Limited Time Offer - if you email Joel and Steve at [email protected] or DM on Bluesky you will be entered into a quarterly drawing for a now Limited Edition TTBBPodcast sticker! Winners will be notified by response email, please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery. Joel and Steve also now have a Discord server - TTBBPodcast.  There's... not a lot happening on it, but there Could be... #TootYourHooter #IDrinkYourMilkshake https://www.instagram.com/tryingtobebetterpodcast/ https://bsky.app/profile/ttbbpodcast.bsky.social https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34LGPIXvU5M https://www.instagram.com/p/DORKxezAESF/

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/ Be sure to Like, Follow, Subscribe to and Review Joel and Steve wherever you listen to them! Limited Time Offer - if you email Joel and Steve at [email protected] or DM on Bluesky you will be entered into a quarterly drawing for a now Limited Edition TTBBPodcast sticker! Winners will be notified by response email, please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery. Joel and Steve also now have a Discord server - TTBBPodcast.  There's... not a lot happening on it, but there Could be... #TootYourHooter #FuckYourTarp https://www.instagram.com/tryingtobebetterpodcast/ https://bsky.app/profile/ttbbpodcast.bsky.social https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34LGPIXvU5M https://www.instagram.com/p/DORKxezAESF/

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!!   Be sure to Like, Follow, Subscribe to and Review Joel and Steve wherever you listen to them! Limited Time Offer - if you email Joel and Steve at [email protected] or DM on Bluesky you will be entered into a quarterly drawing for a now Limited Edition TTBBPodcast sticker! Winners will be notified by response email, please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery. Joel and Steve also now have a Discord server - TTBBPodcast.  There's... not a lot happening on it, but there Could be... #TootYourHooter #TimeFlies   https://www.youtube.com/@TTBBPodcast https://www.instagram.com/tryingtobebetterpodcast/ https://bsky.app/profile/ttbbpodcast.bsky.social    

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!**   Be sure to Like, Follow, Subscribe to and Review Joel and Steve wherever you listen to them! Limited Time Offer - if you email Joel and Steve at [email protected] or DM on Bluesky you will be entered into a quarterly drawing for a now Limited Edition TTBBPodcast sticker! Winners will be notified by response email, please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery. Joel and Steve also now have a Discord server - TTBBPodcast.  There's... not a lot happening on it, but there Could be... #TootYourHooter #What'sInAName   https://www.youtube.com/@TTBBPodcast https://www.instagram.com/tryingtobebetterpodcast/ https://bsky.app/profile/ttbbpodcast.bsky.social    

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! Be sure to Like, Follow, Subscribe to and Review Joel and Steve wherever you listen to them! Limited Time Offer - if you email Joel and Steve at [email protected] or DM on Bluesky you will be entered into a quarterly drawing for a now Limited Edition TTBBPodcast sticker! Winners will be notified by response email, please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery. Joel and Steve also now have a Discord server - TTBBPodcast.  There's... not a lot happening on it, but there Could be... #TootYourHooter #HiMom https://www.instagram.com/tryingtobebetterpodcast/ https://bsky.app/profile/ttbbpodcast.bsky.social https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34LGPIXvU5M https://www.instagram.com/p/DORKxezAESF/    

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.    Be sure to Like, Follow, Subscribe to and Review Joel and Steve wherever you listen to them! Limited Time Offer - if you email Joel and Steve at [email protected] or DM on Bluesky you will be entered into a quarterly drawing for a now Limited Edition TTBBPodcast sticker! Winners will be notified by response email, please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery. Joel and Steve also now have a Discord server - TTBBPodcast.  There's... not a lot happening on it, but there Could be... #TootYourHooter #TheMusicIsInGoodHands   https://www.instagram.com/tryingtobebetterpodcast/ https://bsky.app/profile/ttbbpodcast.bsky.social https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34LGPIXvU5M https://www.instagram.com/p/DORKxezAESF/

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 Be sure to Like, Follow, Subscribe to and Review Joel and Steve wherever you listen to them! Limited Time Offer - if you email Joel and Steve at [email protected] or DM on Bluesky you will be entered into a quarterly drawing for a now Limited Edition TTBBPodcast sticker! Winners will be notified by response email, please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery. Joel and Steve also now have a Discord server - TTBBPodcast.  There's... not a lot happening on it, but there Could be... #TootYourHooter #StayGold https://www.instagram.com/tryingtobebetterpodcast/ https://bsky.app/profile/ttbbpodcast.bsky.social https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34LGPIXvU5M https://www.instagram.com/p/DORKxezAESF/