Neighbor, here's a PSA: if you're going to take your kids out of public school, you should have to look every other kid in the eye and say: "My kid deserves more than you do." LOL!!!! A member of a school board in Alabama literally said that. (And then turned off the comments because it wasn't going well for her.) Next: What's wrong with vouchers? …

In this episode of the Rep Session, the hosts discuss various topics ranging from their experiences with technology and computers to the integration of AI in podcasting. They share nostalgic memories of old computers, the evolution of computer classes, and the challenges of keeping up with tech upgrades. The conversation also delves into the future…

Hey, Neighbor! If you're looking for a great place to eat that you will probably regret later, Kokomo has a few options. (Happy Birthday, Jeff!) Around these parts, we have greasy coney dogs, dirty donuts, a racetrack that some people have heard of, and a strip bar that even MORE people have heard of... ...PLUS Kokomo has several dozen churches tha…

Welcome to MARCH, Neighbor! We've put in so much work to pull off another Art in Bloom fundraiser, but it is a testimony to how PLODDING WORKS. There's no more hot chocolate, so pour yourself a mug of Poverty and tuck in for some good stories. We've got TWO examples of shocking/embarassing things that we managed to survive. And then we chat about h…

In this engaging podcast episode, the hosts explore various themes ranging from March celebrations and Shakespearean references to personal anecdotes from high school, the evolution of technology and AI, discussions about comic books and superheroes, and reflections on pop culture and movies. The conversation flows naturally, allowing for a rich ex…

This family has hundreds of conversations every week, and here's one of them! Poor Tabby regularly gets teased and criticized when she's not here... So how much should we let it bother us when someone doesn't like what we're wearing? How much should we listen when people criticize? Later: John got a list of "Conservative Causes" from the Heritage F…

Summary In this lively conversation, the hosts delve into their personal experiences with cereal, particularly focusing on the nighttime ritual of eating cereal, the unique characteristics of Grape Nuts, and the various techniques for enjoying cereal. They also discuss the controversial topic of cereal milk and explore healthier alternatives like p…

It's powder. But it's called "cream" of tartar. Why? We always ask the important questions around here... Then: Enjoy some sage marriage advice from a woman with almost 1 Million followers on Facebook... The worst part about marriage is the fact that people think it needs to be permanent! Later: The dude who tried to juggle FOUR wives is now down t…

In this conversation, the hosts explore the nuances of stand-up comedy, emphasizing the importance of authenticity, the spoken nature of comedy, and the journey of finding one's comedic voice. They discuss the challenges of writing jokes, the significance of performance, and the pitfalls of mimicking other comedians. The dialogue highlights persona…

Hey, Neighbor! John has been driving a lot, and the baby has been sick a lot. And if you want Andrew to do something DON'T TELL HIM YOU WANT HIM TO DO IT. But enough about us... Next: Did you know PhD's are just pieces of paper? And later: What's the deal with people selecting "work wives" and "work husbands?" Contact the comedian's family at nextd…

Sound Bites "What did you... you hydroplane?" "There will be blood." "It's like stepping on a mine." "You better be playing HORSE!" "We would do BB gun fights." "We thought that we could make a boat." "It held for a little bit." "What if there's like foil Pokemon cards?" "I still want to do stuff like that." "It's like geocaching." "The geocaching …

Welcome, Neighbor! All the cool people hold their headphones instead of wearing them... It's a busy day today because we're having TWO parties in ONE! The annual Soup-er Bowl Party, in which we pretend to care about football but we are most interested in the food... Luke (The Pod Ninja) is a Fair Weather Football Fan. But he thinks there's somethin…

Sound Bites "Crowd work is all pretty much the same." "Grammy award winning artists on the riff session." "We are in absolutely every part of your life." "I don't remember caring who was president." "I just don't respond." "It should be its own merit." "If it was free." "I swear, I won't pop a video out every day." "You'll never hear from me!" "I w…

Hello, Neighbor. We know that YOU are very theologically astute, so YOU know that it's important for Christians to order their loves. God, then Family, then countrymen... But, not every Christian agrees! JD Vance got himself in trouble for saying this is a Christian concept. Contact the Comedian's Family by emailing nextdoor@johnbranyan.com…

Sound Bites "That's our theme song." "Is that a... Is that a recorder?" "Nobody cares." "It's a dilemma for me." "What about swim socks?" "I think I've heard them." "Nobody calls them swim socks." "You can merge with confidence." "There could be a mouse in there!" "This is a very simple fix." "Did you try wiggling stuff?" Chapters 00:00 Introductio…

Welcome, Neighbor! We're looking at old photos and solving old mysteries. Then, Phil Vischer is helping a non-profit spread the news that THEY NEED MONEY NOW MORE THAN EVER! And that support letter would have gone to spam with all the other support letters, except they are capitalizing on the CRISIS of a new President. Should non-profits take gover…

Bob Smiley joins Luke and John! In this engaging conversation, the hosts delve into various topics ranging from the challenges and experiences of virtual comedy performances to the dynamics of gender in nursing. They share humorous anecdotes about their personal lives, discuss the importance of audience engagement in comedy, and explore the nuances…

Let's get this things started, Neighbor! Who needs the Comedian?! John wants to ask Luke a sincere question about knives... But Luke has some strange utensil habits. (And this reminds us of the Double Sauce Fiasco...) So many contradictions! Then: Do we need a "Christian Andrew Tate"? What would that even look like? Christians love the idea of bein…

In this conversation, the hosts explore various themes surrounding meal times, cultural practices, and the influence of role models in society. They humorously debate the appropriate time to eat dinner, delve into cultural differences regarding meal times, and discuss the concept of siestas. The conversation shifts to the impact of figures like And…

Pour yourself a steaming cup of water and join us at the table! Keep some distance from the baby or he might hit you with his butternut squash... What's the protocol for giving someone a pet as a gift? (Luke and his sister receieved rabbits one year. It was traumatic.) Later: Is there any podcast doing more work for the Kingdom of God than Joe Roga…

Maybe we need you to join us on a future Riff Session. Would you like to do that? Send a note to nextdoor@johnbranyan.com or hit me up on Twitter. 00:00 Cinematic Conversations: Gladiators and Mavericks 03:00 Podcasting Essentials: Theme Music and Guest Dynamics 06:01 Engaging the Audience: Inviting Listeners to Participate 08:59 The Abundance Ment…

This is a pretty meandering conversation at the table... How popular is Bridger's name? There's snow in the forecast, but we'll believe it when we see it... Also--Luke is wearing a fur coat that (he thinks) makes him look like he's ready to overthrow a Roman dictator. At some point, we touch on how to get Artificial Intelligence to write our books …

We have (by 'we' I mean 'ME') technical issues still. Bad sound quality and flaky microphones but we perservered. I'll be working to get these issued solved by next week... Some Lines To Listen For "There's no finite amount of ideas." "You guys hate mothers." "I can connect these dots easily." "Is it really okay now?" "I was just fascinated by that…

Hey, Neighbor! Please send your messages of shame for Luke to: nextdoor@johnbranyan.com . There are many things we can abide, but removing the cream cheese frosting from the middle of a pumkin roll is NOT one of them... Next: Grandpa John and Grandma Lori bought the annoying gifts this year. But there was PLENTY of music at Christmas! We love singi…

The Youngest Branyan Sibling is home--but we don't remember what we were going to talk about. (We DO remember how to speak a little Spanish, though...) Later: Andrew is not going to miss 2024 very much, because it has been treating him roughly. Here are several out-of-context bullet points to tell you how bad Andrew's move to Missouri has gone: --G…