Welcome to the frozen tundra where we are currently living, Neighbor! It's snowing! Luke has been trying in vain to bag a deer this season. But at least he has some SWEET socks! What are the similarities between a man in a deer stand and a woman shopping for cloth diapers? (We spend a SHOCKINGLY long time parsing through this.) How many eggs are to…

We've been diving headfirst into the health rabbit hole, and frankly, we're not sure if we came out better or just more confused. On this episode, we tried to sound like we know what we're talking about as we explored everything from holistic doctors (who tell you your favorite snack is basically poison) to the ancient, confusing art of grounding (…

Welcome! We kick off this episode talking about hunting season, and all the things Luke has lost in the woods so far... Next, John thinks Church People should be more "clique-ish." But--his thoughts are interrupted by Cami and Collin, who found something HILARIOUS on Google Maps. It's a 13-year dream come true for John! Later, what's the opposite o…

We dove headfirst into a sugar coma and called it a conversation. We covered everything—music, Halloween, and candy—basically the holy trinity of chaos. We started off pretending to be intellectuals discussing the “accessibility of musical instruments,” which quickly devolved into us arguing about who still owns a recorder and why. Then we slid int…

Welcome, Neighbor! Maybe you've noticed that fall is waning! And winter is... something. We'll start off quizzing John for hipness, and he does not pass. THEN, the story of the Cracked Toilet... and are angels clean-shaven, or do they have beards? AND, help us come up with a good punchline for this prompt! What name would you give to an award show/…

We really outdid ourselves in this chat — it’s like a family dinner that got hijacked by a stand-up open mic. We covered everything: home décor disasters, taxidermy gone wrong, and the art of telling jokes that only half the room understands. We confessed our crimes against interior design, admitted to traumatizing our kids with dad jokes, and trie…

Welcome, Neighbor, to the table of Kokomo's 6th Funniest Comedian... We're not as young as we used to be! We're even older than we were a few seconds ago, when we said that... Then: The good citizens of Kokomo have been working on a tough question... which crimes should we care about? Recently a teenage father committed homicide, and everyone seems…

In this episode, we dive into a light-hearted chat that covers everything from the hilarious side of social media interactions to the wild world of being a DJ, especially at weddings. We brainstorm some creative DJing ideas and even sprinkle in our comedic takes on current events. We explore themes like the implications of a recent indictment and t…

Welcome to Middle Earth, Neighbor! John is out of town, so Luke and Amanda are dismantling his entire podcast by undermining the role of Comic Relief. We're talking about Pippin's growth from "childish clown" to a man willing to FIGHT... This story resonates with Luke at the moment, since we have been led to some distasteful battlefronts lately. Is…

In our chat, we cover everything from the sacred duty of picking terrible game night music to the Olympic sport of treating red lights like polite suggestions. We swap Botox horror stories that double as “Guess Who?” games, laugh at language quirks that make menus sound like dares, and wonder how comedy evolved from Shakespearean insults to TikTok …

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In our chat, we dive headfirst into everything from the mind-boggling art of circular breathing in music to the age-old debate of optimism versus pessimism. We even manage to make financial management sound funny—because, let's face it, money is a mystery wrapped in an enigma, especially when cryptocurrency gets involved. We reminisce about the goo…

Hey, Neighbor! The Peaches is uploading this episode, but the Peaches wasn't part of this conversation. So, you don't get a summary today. Consider it a surprise for all of us... What did John and Luke talk about while Amanda was attending a prayer vigil at the Courthouse? We will find out together... Contact The Comedian's family by emailing nextd…

In our latest podcast escapade, we dive headfirst into the wild world of podcasting apologies, the tiny yet mighty connections in life, and the art of performing for audiences that could fit in a phone booth. We laugh at our attempts to teach kids to ride bikes, chuckle at the quirks of youth culture, and scratch our heads at the strange rituals of…

He's John Branyan, and he has been a stand-up comedian for more than 30-years. He's joined at the table by his daughter, Amanda, and son-in-law, Luke. Join us at the table for another conversation! Picture this, Neighbor: a middle-aged man pretends to be a lizard eating an icecream cone. You may just have to trust us; it's hilarious. Then: Farmer J…

In this episode of the Riff Session, we dive headfirst into a hilarious and nostalgic chat about our favorite childhood cartoons, the wild evolution of animated shows, and the delightful chaos of parenting—especially when it comes to naming our little ones. We also find ourselves in the middle of a comedic showdown between GPS apps during family ro…

Welcome, Neighbor, to our corner of Protestencia! We resigned from church leadership and left our church. (Or did it leave us???) Special shout out to Cheri, who plays a vital role in making sure we publish our podcast every week! Contact the Comedian's family at [email protected]ởi John Branyan

In our lively chat, we dive into a smorgasbord of topics, from the accessibility of musical instruments (which we still can't play) to our childhood attempts at entrepreneurship with lemonade stands and school fundraisers (spoiler: we didn't make millions). We even touch on the spiritual side of certain instruments, though our spiritual journey mos…

It's NOT THAT COLD over here, Neighbor! Don't believe Luke and Cami! The Podninja and the Peaches are having Thermastat Wars... Later: we've been cleaning out old podcast recordings like they don't even matter! This isn't a very "Boomer" approch to memories and honoring the past. Is it bad to live in a "consumer" culture, instead of a "saving" one?…

In our delightfully chaotic conversation, we bumble through a range of themes, from our questionable musical experiences and our clumsy attempts at connecting with nature, to our rose-tinted nostalgia for the past and our often misguided musings on technology's role in society. We share our personal misadventures, reflect on historical contexts we …

John didn't go to church today, Neighbor. But...he's still more holy than the Catholic. Send us all of your catholic terms... (Spoilers: the word "Chamber" is not one...) There has been some tension between Luke and "his rib" today... Instead of going to get the pizza to feed everybody, Luke shot a racoon.... and buried it. He's pretty sure it's th…

In our chat, we dive into the wild world of viral trends, the art of remixing, and the sheer absurdity of modern entertainment. We tackle the one-man band phenomenon, the value of viral videos, and the complexities of seemingly simple activities like cornhole and knitting. We also touch on the irony of consumer choices and ponder the future of enga…

Hello, Friendly Neighbor! First of all, there are a lot of baby noises on this episode--so if you DON'T want to hear Bridger being delightful, turn back now. You have been warned! Later: A young man dropped out of welding school in order to go to seminary and become a minister. What does the table think about that??? Email us at nextdoor@johnbranya…

In our rambling little chat, we somehow manage to stumble across a buffet of nonsense, from pretending we understand drum covers to overanalyzing church potluck menus. We get into a heated (and completely pointless) debate about lasagna versus baked spaghetti—because clearly, the fate of civilization hangs on that. We brag about our “southern cooki…

We've been fellowshipping for HOURS already, Neighbor... And the baby is really ready to nurse to sleep. (Allow us to pause while the mama takes care of that...) It has been a jam-packed couple weeks of school, and there have been some tense moments in the car. The Peaches apologized for being grumpy. But, thankfully, none of the McBabies have run …