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The Midwest Has GREAT Lakes #217

Sep 10, 2026 · 1h 1m

Summary

The episode opens with the hosts jokingly handling a decommissioned grenade prop, leading to a discussion on proper throwing techniques. They then speak with a listener about his "Catholic guilt" regarding his childhood in a Catholic school and his current relationship with the faith. The conversation shifts to local Wisconsin food spots, smoking corn, and a listener's move from California to the Pacific Northwest. The show concludes with the hosts playfully pitching the Midwest as a desirable place to live.

Topics discussed

Grenade prop mishap and safety discussion Jared's fear and C4 prank Catholic guilt and school experiences Quarter-life crisis and personal milestones Confessing sins and local bar talk Cooking sweet corn and yard birds Timu shipping mishaps and archery safety Advice on managing Catholic guilt Doomsday bunker rumors near Detroit Lakes Midwest lake geography and golfing Patreon caller Tim: relationship and family Wisconsin archery season and early morning drives Bremerton, WA food and travel recommendations American Canyon, CA memories and local spots Caller's move to Washington state Why you should move to the Midwest Cardinals fans and Manitowoc show dates Workshoping a fishing joke and pull tabs Crazy Horse update and sign-off
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