Trying To Be Better with Joel and Steve
A podcast of two longtime pals, talking about all the things, and trying to be just a little better at humaning.
Episodes
Steve was out past his bedtime getting down in Omaha. (And, in this case, 'getting down' means sitting and enthusiastically tapping his foot and nodding his head.)
Joel is reading Buddhist Monk stuff, while Steve is listening to a biography of Robert (R.) Crumb. Both equally transcendent and enlightening!
That leads in to talk about great artists, and what is sometimes required to get there.
Steve met Eric Moyer, who is running ag...
Joel visited lovely (really) Sioux City, SD and Steve had family in town.
Also - we sort of like The Admiral in Omaha, but not enough to go there on a school night.
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Joel saw "The Outsiders" musical, and Steve saw Peach Trucking Co. play some mighty-fine Allman Bros music. Beyond that - everything is fine! <thumb's up>
You can watch "Next To Normal" here:
Next to Normal | About | Great Performances | PBS
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Joel and Steve come back from a well-deserved break to discuss <gestures broadly>, Joel's new devised work with his students - and the fact that Joel is going to be directing Steve (!) in a play!
Here's the Elephant Graveyard video Steve was referencing:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewvRS3NwIlQ&t=1855s
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Chappell Roan, Covid, Husker Football, A Nebraska City Christmas, Ex Nihilo Festival Omaha, Bob Odenkirk, car shows - It's All Happening!
For information on the Ex Nihilo Festival in Omaha see Soundarte.MX's Insta:
https://www.instagram.com/soundarte.mx/
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Joel and Steve discuss Joel's Alien Colonoscopy (he wishes), Drive-In Theaters, Pickleball, Working out, and maybe buying a Nintendo Switch2 when the time is right.
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Steve played a musical Free Improv gig last night, and Joel stopped by to check it out, and Joel is facing a new term of new drama students and has a couple revelations!
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Steve went to New York City; Joel is going back to work!
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Joel and Steve also...
Joel and Steve are delighted to chat with JWG Wise - the creator of the horror audio drama Weeping Cedars.
Weeping Cedars (and its related shows Samite and Wrought of Amber) are richly, deeply layered serials that are fascinating and addicting.
Check out all of the Weeping Cedars stories at:
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After yet another multi-week break (Summertime!) Joel and Steve reconvene and reconnect!
Joel's yard is immaculate and stylish, Steve made the Executive Decision to pull the podcast off of Spotify, but not (yet) out of his life. (It's complicated.)
Check out the Carl Hiassen novel "Squeeze Me" (2020) for some genuine belly-laughs at the expense of POTUS and his various sycophants. (And read other Carl Hiassen books just for lau...
Joel and Steve wake up extra early to bring you - the dedicated TTBB listener - fresh content!
They saw the re-release of "This Is Spinal Tap" yesterday, and eagerly awaiting the release of "Spinal Tap II - The End Contiunues!" in September.
Steve saw some great local prog-rock (Underbite) and Joel is directing a puppet show!
Also - everyone should listen to (and buy) Fishbone's new album!
Hey Everyone - Welcome to the Summer of Joel and Steve! Thanks for allowing them to take a few weeks off.
Joel was in Europe, and Steve was... doing other things!
Check out Larry Wish from Minneapolis, MN:
The Mind is the Builder | Larry Wish
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Joel and Steve get together to discussvthe mandatory freedom that is being given to certain members of the United States this week!
Check out Picklefest in Columbus, NE!
Columbus In Action Presents: Picklefest 2025 Tickets, Sat, Jun 14, 2025 at 11:00 AM | Eventbrite
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Joel won't eat mushrooms, and Steve wants his funk to be the P-Funk, Mothership and all.
They - shockingly - have opinions.
TAKAAT - Is Noise, Vol. 1 | TAKAAT (of Mdou Moctar) | Purplish Records
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Joel and Steve wish all of the mother's out there a very happy Mother's Day!
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...Joel and Steve prevail over unforeseen technical issues to provide you - the dedicated TTBB Listener - with Fresh Content!
Joel admits he was wrong, and Steve has a personal realization that is actually positive!
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Joel and Steve power through in pretty much the exact opposite configuration as last time - Joel is well rested and ready to go, Steve is... less so. But - the show must go on! As any long-time listener of TTBB knows - when there is sleep deprivation involved, the good stuff comes out!
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Joel and Steve discuss Steve's train obsession, David Lynch/Twin Peaks, and the Hands Off protest in Lincoln, NE yesterday.
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Joel and Steve both... wake up! They wake up from non-restful slumber to give You - the dedicated TTBB listener - Fresh Content!
They really don't have a lot to talk about - just... you know... <gestures broadly>
It's a good time!
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Steve made his free improv music debut last night, and Joel was in the house!
Many thanks to everyone at Project Project in Omaha, NE for the opportunity!
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