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The Sunny Side of Life with Troy Thompson

Troy J. Thompson

510 episodes

5 days ago

Send us a text It all has to start somewhere and for Troy, the love for audio production like The Sunnyside of Life, is rooted in his radio experience starting at the age of 16 at the local radio station working for for his first boss off the farm: Tony Coloff and with local sportscasting legend, Orin Harris. In the episode that ends the total audio experience of The Sunnyside of Life before embarking on the additional video broadcast in forthcoming episodes on YouTube, no two people are bett...

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Send us a text It all has to start somewhere and for Troy, the love for audio production like The Sunnyside of Life, is rooted in his radio experience starting at the age of 16 at the local radio station working for for his first boss off the farm: Tony Coloff and with local sportscasting legend, Orin Harris. In the episode that ends the total audio experience of The Sunnyside of Life before embarking on the additional video broadcast in forthcoming episodes on YouTube, no two people are bett...

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Society & Culture

Religion & Spirituality,

News Commentary

Episodes (20/510)

The Sunny Side of Life with Troy Thompson

Cutting Through The Static with Tony Coloff and Orin Harris

Send us a text It all has to start somewhere and for Troy, the love for audio production like The Sunnyside of Life, is rooted in his radio experience starting at the age of 16 at the local radio station working for for his first boss off the farm: Tony Coloff and with local sportscasting legend, Orin Harris. In the episode that ends the total audio experience of The Sunnyside of Life before embarking on the additional video broadcast in forthcoming episodes on YouTube, no two people are bett...

5 days ago

1 hour 22 minutes

The Sunny Side of Life with Troy Thompson

Government Closed: AI is Open

Send us a text This week at Sunnyside, Troy takes a look at the 21st century and decides maybe this shutdown thing will open up doors to efficiencies achievable through artificial intelligence. And, big news from Sunnyside Farms Studios as November approaches and The Sunnyside of Life adopts video! Plus: Johnny Cash, Bombing La Vagabond, and Happy Halloween! Support the show

1 week ago

55 minutes

The Sunny Side of Life with Troy Thompson

The Cooker: Chris Wellendorf

Send us a text This week Troy welcomes Chris Wellendorf to Sunnyside. Chris is the Food Service Director for Forest City Community School District but he's also a musician, an actor, a chef, a brewmaster, and a "cooker"! Find out how this eclectic modern day Renaissance man feeds the masses of youth and keeps on the Sunnyside of Life! Support the show

2 weeks ago

1 hour 15 minutes

The Sunny Side of Life with Troy Thompson

Ghosts in the Parlor

Send us a text This week, Troy reviews the Netflix series: "The House of Guinness" and shares his take on revisionist history spanning examples from the re-writing of the Guinness family history for entertainment purposes to the rewriting of American history for post-modern theories and even the theatrical reworking for the Gospels for the purpose of evangelistic entertainment in "The Chosen" and, he finds a way to work Chris Farley into the subject. Pull up a rocker - this is The Sunnyside o...

1 month ago

59 minutes

The Sunny Side of Life with Troy Thompson

Trouble in DMPS

Send us a text This week, Troy updates listeners on the happenings at Sunnyside and delves into the situation with Dr. Ian Roberts, the Superintendant of Des Moines Public Schools. Support the show

1 month ago

52 minutes

The Sunny Side of Life with Troy Thompson

Send us a text Last week at Sunnyside was difficult. There's a void that will linger a great while. As the world considers the loss of Charlie Kirk in one way or another, we consider our own loss: Dennis Burkholder. Heidi and Reed's Dad, Bev's husband, Papa to the grandkids, Troy's father-in-law and friend to so many. He was, truly, the Sunnyside of so many lives. Support the show

1 month ago

1 hour 27 minutes

The Sunny Side of Life with Troy Thompson

We're All Going to Die: Isaiah Schott - The Funeral Director

Send us a text This week on The Sunnyside of Life, Troy sits down with the last guy you want to talk to...the local funeral director! And you know what? He's amazing! Isaiah Schott has been a funeral director for nearly twenty years and when you listen to him, you'll get it. What does it take to be a funeral director? Find out on this episode! For more information about The Sunnyside of Life Biography, simply email Troy at troy@sunnysidefarmstudios.com Support the show

2 months ago

1 hour 13 minutes

The Sunny Side of Life with Troy Thompson

Up 4 Local Lumber with Adam Upmeyer

Send us a text This week at Sunnyside, Troy visits with Adam Upmeyer, owner of the Garner Lumber and Supply - the local lumber yard that has kept Troy supplied these last few years with great quality lumber and products for all his varied building projects. Get to know what's involved in the small town lumber business these days as well as being the owner of a new area events center. It's a quality conversation across the board - literally! Visit Garner Lumber and Supply Company online here&n...

2 months ago

1 hour 15 minutes

The Sunny Side of Life with Troy Thompson

The Winter of '39

Send us a text This week at Sunnyside, Troy recounts his speech to the full faculty and staff of the community school district and the significance of that high school diploma based on the stories and recollections of his grandfather who moved into town from the farm to finish his final year and earn that diploma in 1939. For inquiries about a quarter, half or whole steer purchase to be delivered in March/April simply send your query to troy@sunnysidefarmstudios.com and we'll get you on the l...

2 months ago

32 minutes

The Sunny Side of Life with Troy Thompson

Small Town Sunshine: Julianna Burkholder

Send us a text Who brings the Sunnyside of Life to small town businesses, community celebrations, and planned events? The local Chamber of Commerce Director, of course! This week, we meet Julianna Burkholder who has been the Executive Director of the Forest City Chamber of Commerce for the last three years. Julianna discusses the small town values, challenges, bright outlook and genuinely unique opportunities of small town commerce as she exits the Chamber of Commerce and begins a new career ...

2 months ago

1 hour 8 minutes

The Sunny Side of Life with Troy Thompson

Ireland with Brendan the Navigator!

Send us a text Well, we missed a week while away to Ireland and it just wouldn't be right to talk about the trip without the best National guide in Ireland to help me out - the man who spent 10 days guiding our way through Ireland - Brendan McCarthy. Get to know him and you'll shortly discover why he is truly the Sunnyside of so many traveler's lives. To find Brendan, visit Love Irish Tours at the link below and don't forget to request him specifically - you'll be glad you did! https://...

3 months ago

1 hour 24 minutes

The Sunny Side of Life with Troy Thompson

Send us a text It's a short one, but this volunteer spirit with Troy is a little heavy - remember when you see someone who needs help and you gave it? Meh. Do your part and enjoy the reward - stay busy and don't bump your nose! Support the show

3 months ago

25 minutes

The Sunny Side of Life with Troy Thompson

The Epstein List

Send us a text This week at Sunnyside, baseball comes to an end, "Henhalla" construction is underway, Troy lost a golf tournament as expected, and there's more to this Epstein List than meets the eye. Why isn't anyone talking about the business end of this? Troy has some ideas... Support the show

3 months ago

43 minutes

The Sunny Side of Life with Troy Thompson

Send us a text This week, after a fantastic Independence Day weekend with family, Troy reflects on what he thinks makes the story of our founding so great - that pioneer spirit of rugged individualism and in keeping with the tenets of our founders, he has some original ideas on how to truly revolutionize property taxes and county governments in Iowa.... Support the show

4 months ago

52 minutes

The Sunny Side of Life with Troy Thompson

"Bruhweiser" Presents: Real Men of Genius

Send us a text This may be Troy's best work yet as he absolutely lampoons the Iowa legislative decisions to insist private school athletes be accepted into public school athletics and his Carnac take on what the future may hold for the governor's race next year. You should probably share this one....it's loaded with news flashes, parody bits, and even a brand new song (stick around to the very end to hear the whole number!) Happy Independence Day, America! Support the show

4 months ago

1 hour 9 minutes

The Sunny Side of Life with Troy Thompson

The Cattle Baron Has Doubts

Send us a text He did it! Troy finally purchased steers to finish for private sales and has embarked on his journey to become a cattle baron...with 10 steers. Yes, it's not the size of the herd that counts.... Oh, and did you notice peace is breaking out all over the world these days? Troy has some doubts about that but what does he know, he thinks the modern state of Israel isn't the same one the Bible means! Support the show

4 months ago

43 minutes

The Sunny Side of Life with Troy Thompson

What are you wearing to the insurrection?

Send us a text This week on The Sunnyside of Life, Troy recounts his appearance at Vinylfest, Father's Day and an entire slew of observations about the "No Kings" protests, military parades, the Army's birthday, travel bans, the sad situation in Minnesota, ICE raids, Israel and Iran, and an overdue commentary on sign language interpreters....plus, some opinions of the apparel of law enforcement and DHS. What are you wearing to the insurrection? Support the show

4 months ago

1 hour 9 minutes

The Sunny Side of Life with Troy Thompson

Auction House Blues and California Plans Secession

Send us a text This week at Sunnyside, Troy recounts his visit to the sale barn to buy steers....but, it didn't go as planned and California riots against ICE, Trump says he's sending in the National Guard...not sure he can do that, but who knows these days and California considers secession...there's a series of books about that! Support the show

5 months ago

56 minutes

The Sunny Side of Life with Troy Thompson

What I Listen To

Send us a text The most frequent question Troy get's is "what podcasts do you listen to?" Well, this week, he answers that question by reviewing the podcasts he listens to regularly. You can probably pick up on a few themes that also find their way into his own format. Want to know what's in his ear? Check out this episode of The Sunnyside of Life! Support the show

5 months ago

55 minutes

The Sunny Side of Life with Troy Thompson

Memorial Day Message

Send us a text It's Memorial Day and we honor and respect and give thanks to those service members throughout our nation's history who have given their lives in awful payment for our enduring freedoms. May today be one of honest reflection, thanks, and prayer for our entire nation. Support the show

5 months ago

16 minutes