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Trying To Be Better with Joel and Steve

Trying To Be Better Podcast
Omaha, United States
Lincoln, United States
Donald J. Trump
Grateful Dead
Lincoln, Nebraska
Theater
New York City
New Orleans
Finance (education)
University Of Nebraska–lincoln (UNL)
Minneapolis, United States
Wyrmwood
Trey Anastasio Band
Nebraska City, United States
Chatgpt
Sioux Falls, United States
Nebraska
Chicago, United States
Cole Eisenmenger
Shelf Life

A podcast of two longtime pals, talking about all the things, and trying to be just a little better at humaning.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes206Founded6 years ago
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Health & FitnessAlternative Health

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Latest Episodes

Joel and Steve talk about Phish!

For those of you still left, they also talk about Joel's recent health debacle, Steve's artistic endeavors, ZooFest and other ephemera!

Watch the Bouncing Around The Room from 7/10/2026 here:

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Joel and Steve are celebrating!!  Today is Steve's birthday, and Joel's anniversary!

Be sure to Like, Follow, Subscribe to and Review Joel and Steve wherever you listen to them! Limited Time Offer - if you email Joel and Steve at ttbbpodcast@gmail.c... more

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Joel and Steve celebrate the beginning of summer (and their 200th podcast!) by creating Fresh Content - just for you, the dedicated listeners of TTBB Nation!

Steve is acting again, Joel is going to New York and there are many things to do in SE Nebr... more

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Joel and Steve have been talking about getting Joel's older brother Colin on the pod since its inception, so for about 5 years.

Today it actually happened!  All it took was a bike ride and the promise of some pizza, they should have thought about th... more

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Recent Guests

Colin Egger
Physician's Assistant, trauma to outpatient psychiatry
Bryan West, Lincoln, NE
Episode: TTBB 199 - Colin Egger
Gianna Urbauer
Guest on the episode, daughter of Joel and Steve
Independent student (UNL)
Episode: TTBB 192 - Gianna Urbauer
Cole Eisenmenger
Singer-songwriter, Wyrmwood
Wyrmwood
Episode: TTBB 187 - Special Guest Cole Eisenmenger!
Terry Wark
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Episode: TTBB 181 - Protest At The Co-op
Jack Van Cleave
Past guest
Episode: TTBB 181 - Protest At The Co-op
Joshua Wise
Writer and creator of Weeping Cedars, Samite, and Wrought of Amber
Weeping Cedars universe
Episode: TTBB 178 - Interview with JWG Wise

Hosts

Joel Eger
Host of Trying To Be Better with Joel and Steve; active in TTBB Podcast branding and discussions.
Steve Erbauer
Co-host of TTBB Podcast; often participates in discussions and shares narratives.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 33 ratings
  • Awesome podcast

    Love Joel and Steve

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Perry Caramello
    United States3 years ago
  • Comfortable Vibe

    These guys do it right. Which means that they are two men who are comfortable in their own skins, vibing on their experiences and trying to wiggle into improvements to themselves and those around them. Bravo!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    E. in Lincoln
    United States4 years ago
  • From a fellow Lincoln podcast

    This show is absolutely worth a listen. Very much feels like two friends just kicking it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    goondoodle
    United States5 years ago
  • Fantastic, Relevant Laid Back Chats

    Hilarious and thoughtful dialogues about two guys constantly learning and growing in this crazy world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TacoLuLu
    United States5 years ago
  • 2 peas doing a pod!

    1st episode 👍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    brianđŸ€™davis
    United States5 years ago

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A relatable blend of nostalgia, humor, and candid self-improvement.
Two men who are comfortable in their own skins and growing together.
Engaging, warm conversations that feel like a hang with friends.

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TTBB 178 - Interview with JWG Wise
Q: How do you decide where new listeners should start when entering the Weeping Cedars universe?
He suggests starting linearly with Weeping Cedars, then Samite, as Samite is often easier to get into, but he also notes that you can enter at various entry points depending on what aspect of the world attracts you the most; the overarching goal is to invite listeners into a coherent universe with interconnected threads.
TTBB 187 - Special Guest Cole Eisenmenger!
Q: What led Cole to music therapy and how does that inform his work with Wyrmwood?
Cole explains that a career in music therapy grew from a broader interest in using music to affect people's lives, seeing how it helps patients connect, communicate, and process difficult experiences, which in turn deepens his approach to songwriting and performance.
TTBB 199 - Colin Egger
Q: So Colin, tell us about what you do here?
Colin outlines his path from coffee house work to medical training, including wilderness EMT and PA school, and explains his current role in outpatient psychiatry with a background in trauma care.

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Two longtime friends explore everyday life, self-improvement, culture, and community with warmth, humor, and candor. Topics span fitness, music, local Midwest scenes, relationships, sobriety, theater, and current events, all through a practical lens of personal growth. The show often blends nostalgic memories with vivid anecdotes about Lincoln-area life, live music, and creative projects, making it feel like an intimate hang with friends who are continually trying to be better. A notable vibe is the mix of vulnerability, candid storytelling, and a healthy skepticism of online culture, paired with a strong sense of community and midwestern authenticity.

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