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Backroads & Bonfires

Adam Pedersen & Friends
90s Pop Culture
Nostalgia
Baseball
Vista Paints
Midwest Life
90s Sitcoms
90's Pop Culture
Pizza
Power Solutions
Fourth Of July
Halloween
Board Games
Self-Awareness
Midwest Living
Backroads & Bonfires
Midwest
March Madness
Iowa
Pop Culture
Childhood Memories

When it comes to the Midwest, there's no better place to have a conversation than Backroads & Bonfires. You're invited to ride shotgun with host Adam Pedersen and a collection of his friends as they discuss life in the Midwest, food, humorous stories from their past, 90’s pop culture and so much more. So put on your Tommy Hilfiger jeans, grab your favorite Náutica tee, toss on your Jansport backpa... more

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Recent Guests

Elizabeth Peterson
Guest and supporter of Hut Hut Media
Hut Hut Media (guest)
Episode: Hut Hut Media: Year 1 of Building A Dream
Jared Elson
Co-host for the episode, outdoor enthusiast
Wisconsin/Okoboji community
Episode: THIS or That! Meat, Golf, More Meat, Nicholas Cage
Chad Buchholz
Owner of Vista Paints
Vista Paints
Episode: Mother’s Day Corny & 2000s NBA Draft!
Tommy Trumpets
Featured guest, a recurring personality on the show
Tommy Trumpets persona
Episode: Aging Dad Life & Half-Baked Hilarity
Michael Janiser
Guest on the Power Solutions hotline
Power Solutions
Episode: 90s Kids: Augusta Insight & Sportscenter Hilarity
Glizzy P
Guest on the episode
Hut Hut Media
Episode: 254 - “Adam The Super Taster and Peace Out 2025!”
Mary Pedersen
Ms. Mary Pedersen, audience member welcomed as a potential guest
Backroads & Bonfires audience member
Episode: 253 - CHRISTMAS TRIVIA AT THE COBBLESTONE BALLROOM!
Grace Jensen
Grace Jensen, Pride of Woodward, Iowa; second appearance on the show
Grace Jensen (local resident)
Episode: 251 - Leaf Crunching, Rotten Tomatoes, Hallmark Movie Plots!
Lisa Hare
Cousin of Elizabeth Pedersen, educator; inaugural guest on the episode
Episode: 250 - Teacher's Kids, Cousin Pod, Girl Talk, Christmas

Hosts

Adam Pedersen
Host of Backroads & Bonfires; central figure in multiple episodes, often driving the nostalgic Midwest conversations.
Ryan Burkhart
Co-host, involved in many banter-driven segments and nostalgic storytelling.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 75 ratings
  • Tell people where to vote on your march madness

    You guys spend time every week talking about it and maybe it’s just a local thing and you don’t want all of us voting but it sounds so fun and even if we can’t vote would be fun to watch it

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    fat boy feedlots
    United States4 months ago
  • Seriously….

    So, my wife grew up with yall and she started listening to this podcast and would always reference something yall talked about. I recently had Liz at our house this fourth and after so much discussion about backroads & bonfires between her, Kole and my wife I decided to start actually listening today at work. This is pure nostalgic type conversations that I miss about Iowa! Seriously started at episode 1 and I’m on 6!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hfhfbdj
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great show!

    Great hosts and awesome content, if you’re looking for something to listen to that the whole family can enjoy this is the pod for you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gdiaz_88
    United Statesa year ago
  • Hilarious Nostalgia

    These guys make me laugh out loud every week!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MrNoSpace
    United Statesa year ago
  • 20 stars best podcast ever

    Tons of fun

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dustmat07
    United States4 years ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners describe the show as nostalgic and funny, with warm, down-to-earth storytelling.
Praises for family-friendly, relatable Midwest humor and strong sense of community.
Host banter feels genuine and entertaining, with a comfortable, small-town vibe.
Episodes are a reliable pick for easy, feel-good listening and shared memories.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

250 - Teacher's Kids, Cousin Pod, Girl Talk, Christmas
Q: What was the big milestone of the episode?
It marked episode 250, celebrated with humor about milestone naming and the excitement of continuing the show's run.
90s Kids: Augusta Insight & Sportscenter Hilarity
Q: What was the most memorable thing about Augusta in your experience?
They discuss the unique chair tradition, the pristine maintenance of the grounds, and the etiquette around hats, clothing, and spectator conduct, underscoring how Augusta feels meticulous and almost ceremonial.
90s Kids: Augusta Insight & Sportscenter Hilarity
Q: Tell us about the Masters lottery process and how you ended up with the tickets.
Michael explains entering a lottery months in advance, the day-by-day ticket limits for practice and tournament days, and the anxiety of waiting for an email to know if you won, followed by the relief and excitement once the email confirms the win.
Episode 211 I Don't Have Chopstick Fingers
Q: My dad passed away from cancer and he fought it for nine years. How do you feel about the healthcare system?
Burk discusses the difficulties surrounding healthcare access and costs in the U.S., sharing its impact on him personally.
Episode 211 I Don't Have Chopstick Fingers
Q: What do you think about people putting their Venmo on social media?
Ryan expresses his irritation about people asking for money on social media, emphasizing that it bothers him.

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A warm, Midwest-leaning show centered on small-town life, nostalgia, and humorous banter among friends. Episodes thread together personal anecdotes from childhood, 90s pop culture, local traditions, food, and storytelling that celebrate everyday moments, with frequent lighthearted debates and shared memories that feel familiar to a regional audience. A notable strength is its casual, conversational vibe and a strong sense of community, often anchored by nostalgic prompts (homecoming, state fairs, parades) and midwestern roots that resonate with listeners seeking relatable, feel-good storytelling.

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Backroads & Bonfires launched 5 years ago and published 284 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Backroads & Bonfires include:

1. Elizabeth Peterson
2. Jared Elson
3. Chad Buchholz
4. Tommy Trumpets
5. Michael Janiser
6. Glizzy P
7. Mary Pedersen
8. Grace Jensen

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