Jump the Creek

Ben and Jake Toalson
  • 5.0 (2)
  • SOCIETY & CULTURE
Jump the Creek Podcast

Join brothers Ben and Jake Toalson as they offer a nostalgic look at the past, an honest look at the present, and a hopeful look at the future. In a heavy world, where it's hard to find a "pick-me-up" without some kind of escapism, Ben and Jake thread the needle. This conversational podcast features stories of fond childhood memories, thoughtful discussions about present-day events and challenges, and hope-filled visions for the days ahead.

Episodes

  1. 12/21/2020

    Episode 005: The Farting Farmer, Electric Fences, and Getting a Teenager to Mow the Lawn

    Like many kids our age, we once spent a summer working for an old farmer who lived down the road. A small daily wage and a delicious home-cooked meal were among the treasures we earned for our labor, but none were quite as valuable as the feeling of putting in a good day's work. Now in the present, can Ben and Jake pass along the same lessons to their kids while living in the comfort of the suburbs?

    48 min

  2. 11/30/2020

    Episode 004: Country Thanksgiving, Conceding, and Dealing with Unfairness

    In this episode we dive into Thanksgiving memories in rural Texas, talk about the election results and ongoing litigation, and the ways we're teaching our kids to communicate and work through perceived unfairness.

    1h 4m

  3. 11/03/2020

    Episode 003: Saxophones, Hanging Chads, and How Our Nation Might Find Unity in the Future

    In this episode, Ben and Jake recall the bliss of late 90s and early 2000s era politics, share an honest look at the current state of US political discourse, and talk about how we might be able to find our way back to unity as a nation.

    43 min

  4. 11/02/2020

    Episode 002: Halloween Memories and the Importance of Family Traditions

    In this episode of Jump the Creek, Ben and Jake recall childhood Halloween experiences including dog attacks and costume contests, before pivoting into slightly the more terrifying territory of trick-or-treating during a pandemic, followed by a meaningful conversation about the power and importance of establishing new traditions.

    33 min

  5. 10/26/2020

    Episode 001: Raising Hopeful Kids During a Pandemic

    In this first episode of Jump the Creek, Ben and Jake share the story behind the title of the podcast, offer an honest look at the challenges of raising kids during a pandemic, and share their hopes for post-pandemic life.

    47 min
  • 5 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

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About

Join brothers Ben and Jake Toalson as they offer a nostalgic look at the past, an honest look at the present, and a hopeful look at the future. In a heavy world, where it's hard to find a "pick-me-up" without some kind of escapism, Ben and Jake thread the needle. This conversational podcast features stories of fond childhood memories, thoughtful discussions about present-day events and challenges, and hope-filled visions for the days ahead.

Information

  • Creator
    Ben and Jake Toalson
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Ben and Jake Toalson
  • Show Website
    Jump the Creek

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