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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. These guys have stayed connected around their shared interests in music, politics, pop culture, food, and quirks of Midwestern life - and now you get to join the fun, too! You'll get some hot takes on current trends, a healthy dose of Gen X nostalgia, and lots of laughs. Consider this to be your regular reminder to 'connect more' with your own circle of friends and create new memories. New episodes posted every week! Subscribe now!

  1. Connect More Live! Later, Late Show...

    1D AGO ·  BONUS

    Connect More Live! Later, Late Show...

    Steven Colbert's Late Show ends tomorrow. Seeing David Letterman on his show last week chucking chairs from the rooftop of the Ed Sullivan Theater was a crashing tidal wave of nostalgia, so we felt like we needed a session to connect and commiserate about the ending of an era. We hopped on a live stream and speculated about the future of late night TV, snacked on some Almost Famous popcorn, lamented the sad state of TV journalism and network TV in general. Even Aaron Rodgers got a call-out. Screw that guy.

    31 min

  2. 5D AGO

    The Rock 'n Roll HOF isn't even trying anymore. Do better, be better.

    Things get 'moving' quickly as we commiserate with Jocó about packing & hauling while he relocates to a new city after living in the same house for 25 years. It's never fun, but at least the rest of us don't have to help him! The Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame recently announced its new inductees...and we call bullsh!t. It's like they're not even trying. The bar seems to have been set awfully low lately. Billy Idol, Phil Collins, Iron Maiden, et. al. aren't bad artists...but are they worthy of standing alongside the likes of Elvis, David Bowie, The Who, Prince, or Neil Young? Especially when there are SO MANY worthy bands that still haven't made it! [cough...The Replacements...cough] Against all odds, there's something in the air tonight. Gimme one more night...to choose better nominees the next time. Next we go deep on the reasons why we love our favorite teams? As good Midwestern boys we keep our loyalties fairly close to home in places like Chicago, Minnesota, and Kansas City, and we can't help but laugh at those dopes you see walking around Iowa wearing Dolphins gear. Ooh, yeah...real cool, buddy. Things get dark for the whiparound with some celebrity deadpool action. Similar to the old MTV Remote Control show (Google it, kids) we ask the time-honored question: Dead or Canadian? Yes, John, we know that's been your fantasy football team name for many years. We're all very impressed.

    38 min
  3. SHORTIE! "Gravity is no longer a force acting on Earth. What is the first thing you do?"

    MAY 9 ·  BONUS

    SHORTIE! "Gravity is no longer a force acting on Earth. What is the first thing you do?"

    In this shortie episode, our PRUducer asks: "Gravity is no longer a force acting on Earth. What is the first thing you do?" We channel our inner "Wicked" and talk about Defying Gravity. From feats of strength to sports prowess, we dream about flying through the air with the greatest of ease. This is a quick listen. It will be over before that M&M you dropped on the floor gets disqualified by the three-second rule.

    10 min

  4. MAY 2

    Midwest Pastry Bake-off: Kolaches vs Kringles vs Krumkake

    Early May has always been a hallowed time for the Connect More boys because it's a season of celebration. First it was Ruben's legendary Mother's Day parties (all you muthas show up) and later the epic Cinco de Mayo fiestas featuring live music from Iowa's best bands (Dave Zollo, Matt Woods), costumes, margaritas, and a zillion laughs. Come join the fun! We have a lively discussion about who has the best voice in rock 'n roll. Who has the best range? Who belts it out with power and heart? Who has the raw emotion and strength that makes you come back for more? Freddie Mercury, Brian Johnson, and Corey Glover all get shout-outs. Shit, Bonnie Tyler even gets some props! Who do you think has the best pipes in rock n' roll? Sound off in the comments! In the Midwest we LOVE a good pastry, so we review a wide range of goodies, many brought by the Czechs and Norwegians who settled eastern Iowa. Ween was pretty animated about this topic and reveals the types of cooking irons he owns to make these pastries and how to get the ingredients. You know the Krumkake and Lefse will be good because he gets the mix at Fleet Farm! It's Kentucky Derby time, so the fellas do some handicapping on their picks to win the 2026 race. Jax couldn't care less, but Hedge, Joco, and Ween get pretty excited about their picks and have more insights about who might win than "it was a cool name." Always bet on the grey one, Jimmy. Always bet on the grey.

    40 min
  5. SHORTIE! "Fruit We Hate" was the topic we couldn't handle?? Didn't see that coming.

    APR 25 ·  BONUS

    SHORTIE! "Fruit We Hate" was the topic we couldn't handle?? Didn't see that coming.

    Hoo, boy. Guaranteed our PRUducer didn't see this hot mess coming when she asked us: "What is the worst fruit of all time?" You might say to yourself, "That seems like an innocent question. What could go wrong?" Take a listen to this shortie and you'll find out. Thankfully it's pretty brief. You'll be done listening before John picks all the seeds out of his kiwi fruit.

    9 min

  6. APR 18

    Grab the Popcorn! Movies at home, or go to the theater?

    In Iowa we have lots of weird brags. Stand out on the porch to watch a tornado passing by. Grow the biggest zucchini. And who has hit the most deer with our cars. Several of the boys have mostly avoided this calamity, but it's certainly a terrifying and expensive right of passage. True to our GenX sensibilities, we have an affinity for actually going to the theater to see movies, even in the streaming age. But in keeping with our GenX tendencies, we also have lots of problems with the modern theater-going experience. How about you - go to the theater or stay at home? You might also expect that we have some insightful observations and plenty of complaints about working from home vs. going into the office. Working from home was certainly not a 'thing' for most of our lives, so how have we adapted? What tips do we have for the youngsters who may not understand that going into the office has some benefits? Hang in there - we're almost done! For the whiparound we argue about what single food we'd pick if we were trapped on an island. And, yes, John's pick is something that a 10 year-old would choose. Don't worry - it's more interesting than it sounds!!

    39 min
  7. So You Think You Can Slang: The Connect More Game Show!

    APR 11 ·  BONUS

    So You Think You Can Slang: The Connect More Game Show!

    Get ready for some zany game show action! Your Connect More hosts team up and go head-to-head with questions from our PRUducer about Gen Z and Gen Alpha slang words! Jocó and Jax on Team East Coast face off against Hedge & Ween on Team Mid. Who's got the rizz? Who are the the cheugy chodes who don't know a sigma from a chungus? It gets skibidi pretty quickly for these uncs, so tune in and find out. Wardrobe provided by Botany 500

    34 min
  8. Connect More Live! April 7, 2026

    APR 8 ·  BONUS

    Connect More Live! April 7, 2026

    Sometimes we've got a lot to say so we need to hop on a LIVE FEED and get some stuff off our chests. March Madness just wrapped up and Joco announces who won the Connect More bracket! We also got caught up on the Artemis II journey around the moon, figured out that WWIII didn't start tonight, and plan our next get-together where we'll try some of the Mexican candy that Ween brought back from San Antonio.

    23 min
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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. These guys have stayed connected around their shared interests in music, politics, pop culture, food, and quirks of Midwestern life - and now you get to join the fun, too! You'll get some hot takes on current trends, a healthy dose of Gen X nostalgia, and lots of laughs. Consider this to be your regular reminder to 'connect more' with your own circle of friends and create new memories. New episodes posted every week! Subscribe now!

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  • Creator
    The Connect More crew
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    42
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © The Connect More crew
  • Show Website
    Connect More

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