Connect More

The Connect More crew
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Listen in while four pals who have known each other for decades tell stories of their shared experiences, new adventures, and recurring nightmares. Connect More is a Gen X variety show about the things that connect us: music, family, work, friendship, food, sports, politics, pop culture, and the stories that remind us where we came from. Every episode mixes humor, honest conversation, good-natured ribbing, and the occasional spirited debate. Consider this to be your regular reminder to 'connect more' with your own circle of friends. Pull up a chair and join the fun. New episodes every week!

  1. 19h ago

    CAMELOT! [it's only a model...but it was our favorite old-school record store!]

    In the Midwest we don't keep our junk in tha trunk...we keep it in the drawer! This topic got a bit controversial because apparently there are regions of the US where people don't have junk drawers (or won't admit it?) What's in YOUR junk drawer? Wear it with pride, Midwesterners! In a pre-streaming age, we all spent a lot of time at the mall record store. For new LPs, we usually went to Camelot or Musicland, but we also review some of the great used vinyls stores scattered across the state. It was lots of fun to hear about John's time behind the counter at Camelot, getting judgmental about the choices of the uncool, uninformed rabble. "In another moment down went Alice after it, never once considering how in the world she was to get out again." When's the last time you emulated Alice and went down a rabbit hole? The boys describe some topics that dragged them down into the depths, clicking link after link, spiraling out of control. Data centers, old-timey photos, fantasy football research, and baseball stats are among the things that sucked us in. “Curiouser and curiouser!” "The name is Round. Whippa Round." From Connect More with love, we bring you...our favorite James Bond villains. From the earliest days of the 007 films up to the present day, we zero in on what makes these bad dudes so much fun to hate. As always, we'd love to hear your pick for best Bond villain. Hit us up in the Spotify comments, YouTube, Facebook, or Instagram.

  2. Sep 26

    If you build a cryptid, they will come! What horrors lurk in the Iowa countryside?

    Many states have a beloved 'cryptid' like Bigfoot or Mothman that is their claim to fame. What should be Iowa's signature cryptid? What type of secretive creature do the boys think might be slinking around in our state, hiding in the shadows, impossible to photograph? Spoiler alert: several of them involve corn. What are your thoughts about elusive Iowa creatures? Let us know if the Spotify comments, Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube.

  3. Sep 19

    You haven't seen WHAT?!? Popular movies that we somehow missed

    Does every guy in the world think he's an expert at stacking dishes into the dishwasher? Apparently so. It's not hard, people. Maybe give it a quick rinse, then wedge it right in there. No, it doesn't need to soak in the sink. Just put it in there. As our loyal listeners know, we like a good movie. But even movie buffs occasionally miss one along the way. The boys confess about the wildly popular movies they've somehow never seen and throw some serious shade onto a few much-loved classics. We don't want to spoil things too much, but life isn't always like a box of chocolates, and sometimes your heart will not go on. Next, we get building with some memories about LEGO and how the beloved construction toys have changed over the course of our lifetimes. We played with them as children, and now our own kids are into it. But is it the same? Like most things, weren't they better when we were kids? We close things out with a quick whiparound about our favorite Looney Tunes characters. We all knew Joco was going to pick that big, sassy rooster, but what about the other guys? Who is your favorite member of the Looney Tune gang? Hit us up in the comments or leave a note on social media. And...th-th-th-th-th-that's all, folks!

  4. Sep 12

    Tiny Homes & Van Life? Eh, maybe.

    Our PRUducer may have bitten off more than she could chew with her latest questions for us: "How do you feel about van life & tiny homes? Could you do it? Would you??" We stayed on track for the most part as we dissected what our lives would look like in a tiny home (perhaps) or van life (eff no). Then...we veered into some dark territory with some harrowing stories about those long family road trip "vacations" that we took in the '70s & '80s. Let's just say that Clark Griswold looks like Father of the Year compared to what happened to Jax's family on one of their excursions. Yikes. DISCLAIMER: No little sisters were physically harmed during the stories recalled in this episode. Emotional scars? That's a whole other thing...

  5. Sep 10 ·  Bonus

    Connect More Live! NFL Football Season Kickoff! Predictions, trash-talking, and T-Sizzle!

    All four of the Connect More crew went LIVE on September 9th right before kickoff of the first NFL game of the season between the Patriots and Seahawks. We tried to go live on Instagram...but Jax screwed something up (stupid unc) so it was just the four of us. We reviewed the results of our recent fantasy draft for the Geezer League, still going strong after Joco started it over 30 years ago! Joco gave us his predictions for the NFC North including some deep-dives on what the future holds for the Bears, Vikings, Packers, and Lions. We even touched upon that Broncos - Chiefs game coming up on Monday night. Most importantly...will Taylor show up?? Even John doesn't seem to care. If you (like eveyrone else on Earth) missed it on Instagram live, catch it here on your favorite pod platform!

    Connect More Live! NFL Football Season Kickoff! Predictions, trash-talking, and T-Sizzle!

  6. Sep 5

    Back that b!t(c)h up! It's tailgating season!

    Are my eyes going bad or are you looking awfully blurry on this Zoom call? Oh...you're using one of those fuzzy virtual backgrounds. Sigh. Jax is (of course) a curmudgeon about using the virtual backgrounds, but Hedge is all-in. We've seen some good ones, but also people who try to teach us about how cool they are with the strategically-placed books & trinkets on their shelf. Where are you at on the fake backgrounds on virtual calls? In our "Red, White, & Bruised" segment, we tackle the tricky question of term limits for politicians and even touch upon putting age limits on how long people can serve. In Iowa we've been "blessed" by several of the longest-serving politicians in US history...but how's that working out for us? How did we get here and what can we do about it? After that weighty topic, we fire up the grill and get out the cornhole game for a good ol' fashioned Iowa tailgater! What are the key components for a successful tailgate party? We've seen the good, the bad, and the stupid during several decades of partying in parking lots, so get a few tips for kicking your next shindig right down the middle. Finally, buckle up for a Connect More fan favorite: band names! From square dances to all-women punk revivals, these cool bands can do it all! If you think of a good band name you can send it our way via the Spotify comments, our Facebook page, Instagram, YouTube, or send an email (ideally a voice memo) to cnxmorepod@gmail.com

  7. Sep 4 ·  Bonus

    Connect More Live! Annunaki: Ancient Aliens or New Tortilla Chip Brand? You decide!

    Three out of the four boys went LIVE on September 2, 2026 to wrap up some loose ends on the "do aliens walk among us" episode that dropped last weekend. John just had too much to say, so we hopped on a live-stream and let him get it all out of his system. Well...most of it, anyway. Area 51, Barney & Betty Hill, Annunaki, Project Blue Book, In Search Of..., Albert Einstein, Giorgio Tsoukalos, and even Rowdy Roddy Piper all get some love in this wild ride through some compelling discussions about evidence of aliens on Earth.

    Connect More Live! Annunaki: Ancient Aliens or New Tortilla Chip Brand? You decide!

  8. Aug 29

    SHORTIE! Aliens? Hell, we can't even find intelligent life on this podcast

    Greetings! In a Very Special Shortie, our PRUducer joins us live and tosses us a big tater: "Can you convince me that aliens are real." John barely comes up for air on this one and Pru eggs him on. The rest of us stand on the sidelines just shaking our heads. Greys, Bigfoot, interdimensional travel, alien DNA, fake moon-landings, and Steven Spielberg are only a few of the insane rabbit holes we go down. It's still a pretty quick listen. It will be over before the alien cloaking devices can make this topic disappear forever.

    SHORTIE! Aliens? Hell, we can't even find intelligent life on this podcast
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Listen in while four pals who have known each other for decades tell stories of their shared experiences, new adventures, and recurring nightmares. Connect More is a Gen X variety show about the things that connect us: music, family, work, friendship, food, sports, politics, pop culture, and the stories that remind us where we came from. Every episode mixes humor, honest conversation, good-natured ribbing, and the occasional spirited debate. Consider this to be your regular reminder to 'connect more' with your own circle of friends. Pull up a chair and join the fun. New episodes every week!

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  • Creator
    The Connect More crew
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    63
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © The Connect More crew
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