The Sunny Side of Life with Troy Thompson

Troy J. Thompson

Everyone needs a place they can call their “center of the universe”, for Troy Thompson and family, that is a place called Sunnyside in rural Iowa. Pioneer back with the old sergeant to a way of life that loves (most of) the neighbors, tries to see the good in everyone, prizes hard work, a good story, an honest laugh, and a fair deal of individual liberty. Welcome to life, liberty, and the pursuits that make us happy on the Sunnyside of Life.

  1. Jun 8

    Poll Positions and La Bonita Cantina

    Send us Fan Mail This week at Sunnyside Troy covers the results from last week's elections in Iowa primaries, gives you his take on them, reveals some dark-money PAC folks, complains about someone stealing his dog raft, and shares a story about Johnny Cash singing "A Boy Named Sue" at La Bonita Cantina.... Support the show

    51 min
  2. Stacy Besch: Fighting Giants June 2nd

    Jun 1

    Stacy Besch: Fighting Giants June 2nd

    Send us Fan Mail This week Troy welcomes back Iowa Senate District 5 Republican Primary Candidate Stacy Besch. Since November, Stacy has been beating the streets contacting Republican primary voters and spreading the word about her candidacy. Tomorrow, Iowans head to the polls for the 2026 primaries and if Stacy earns the win from the voters in District 5 she will be the new State Senator as there is no Democratic challenger. See why she's been fighting giants during this campaign as dark monies flow in from different sectors of the party with less than one seventh of the campaign funds compared to her incumbent opponent and learn about the nasty lies they've been perpetuating in these last few weeks and perhaps why they are running scared she might win and shake things up! Talk about being the Sunnyside of Life for District 5! Support the show

    1h 3m
  3. Memorial Day "Massey-cree"

    May 25

    Memorial Day "Massey-cree"

    Send us Fan Mail This week at Sunnyside Troy returns to the studio following a week off, a flipped chicken tractor, time spent at State Track reflecting on Iowa Nice and the loss of Congressman Massey from Kentucky in the primary. Perhaps it's time for a Gen X led America...shine up your banana seats and get ready for the new "Alice's Restaurant" and a special memorial to the 13 airmen and soldiers lost since the Iran War began on this Memorial Day 2026. Support the show

    1h 8m

  4. May 11

    Tom and Spencer for Hire

    Send us Fan Mail This week at Sunnyside, Troy shares his opinion on two primary candidates on the national scene he thinks should win their respective races but that doesn't mean everyone agrees (as usual). When it comes to the Sunnyside of Life, it's hard to find a couple of candidates more self-deprecating and likable than Congressman Thomas Massie of Kentucky's 4th District and LA Mayoral Candidate Spencer Pratt. Both men are up for hire and there are a lot people (and money) working against their common sense and transparent approach to the respective levels of government in which they seek to serve. Join the mailing list and get the deets here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/so8PkyQ Support the show

    1h 1m

  5. May 4

    Friends and Neighbors

    Send us Fan Mail Hello Friends and Neighbors! In this episode Troy catches up on all the exciting happenings at Sunnyside (not to mention a few mishaps) and explains how his friends and neighbors have been there to help. Plus, there's a way to get additional details and produced videos about the many happenings at Sunnyside by joining our newsletter. Simply click on the link below to subscribe and you'll have access to the other antics around the ranch. https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/so8PkyQ Support the show

    1h 16m
  6. Dr. Jim Brockhohn: The "Chiro-Actor"

    Apr 22

    Dr. Jim Brockhohn: The "Chiro-Actor"

    Send us Fan Mail This week at Sunnyside, Troy visits with the local chiropractor: Dr. Jim Brockhohn who also happens to be an actor in over 100 films, tv shows, and commercials. Over the last 38 years, Dr. Brockhohn has been adjusting patients in our small town as well as with professional rodeo and the US Olympic Training Center. But, his real passion is in front of the camera and you have got to hear the stories he has to share in his 32 years of acting! If that weren't enough, he's also the President of the Iowa Motion Picture Association and has been for the last 12 years! This kind man has a talent for being an "actor who plays a doctor in real life." Check out the Iowa Motion Picture Association which hosts its annual awards show May 30th in Des Moines here: https://impa.tv And the Iowa Independent Film Festival here: https://www.iifilmfestival.org If you are interested in trying your hand at acting, Jim recommends you check out local casting opportunities which you can search easily on Facebook. For more on Jim Brockhohn and some of his credits visit https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1678624/?ref_=tt_ov_4_1 Support the show

    1h 17m
  7. Spackled Puffery

    Apr 13

    Spackled Puffery

    Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Sunnyside! Troy returns from Easter with updates on the last couple weeks at the ranch, the beef, the kids and the news.  Join our newsletter here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/so8PkyQ Support the show

    52 min

  8. Mar 23

    We Got CANCELED

    Send us Fan Mail This week at Sunnyside, Troy shares a new development that has sparked a little undue controversy and he's kind of OK with that.  For tickets to the Vinylfest 1950s show at the Boman Fine Arts Center April 4th visit  https://bomanfineartscenter.org/events/ For information about a Sunnyside Biography recording for your family simply use the text the show link with your contact info in the message. Support the show

    1h 5m
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Everyone needs a place they can call their “center of the universe”, for Troy Thompson and family, that is a place called Sunnyside in rural Iowa. Pioneer back with the old sergeant to a way of life that loves (most of) the neighbors, tries to see the good in everyone, prizes hard work, a good story, an honest laugh, and a fair deal of individual liberty. Welcome to life, liberty, and the pursuits that make us happy on the Sunnyside of Life.

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