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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