Trying To Be Better with Joel and Steve
A podcast of two longtime pals, talking about all the things, and trying to be just a little better at humaning.
TTBB 200 - POOL
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 Nebraska - shoutout to The Omaha Buzz for compiling a very thorough list of happenings in Lincoln and Omaha!
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TTBB 199 - Colin Egger
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 that a lot sooner!
At any rate - it was worth the wait to get him on!
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TTBB 198 - Use The Force Luke
Joel and Steve mostly talk about introversion, Bob Weir, Florence and the Machine, streetcars and games you can play on them. Mostly.
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TTBB 197 - Open The F-ing Strait!!!
Joel and Steve managed to get it together for a second week in a row to celebrate a new and unprecedented level of insanity coming from our nation's highest office! It's So Good, and so many laughs!
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TTBB 196 - It Is What It Is
Joel and Steve welcome you back! They've decided that really what they like doing is 'starting' - staying consistent is a... work in progress. Regardless - they're glad to be back together and glad you're here!
They have both been traveling a bit, and having local adventures.
Be sure to check out Steve's review of The Midland Band's album "Rodeo Dude" on friend and past TTBB guest Mike Semrad's new joint:
https://noizel.com/ArticleView?id=69c55f3ac11a15d9cc854d01
Cool stuff happening there for Nebraska musicians!
A...
TTBB 195 - My Algorithm Is Still An Algorithm
Joel and Steve have brand new war to play with!
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TTBB 194 - A Stranger In The Alps
Joel and Steve... are not dead yet! It's been one month since they last spoke IRL or here. Pretty weird, but it's pretty weird times!
Lots to talk about, and they do that
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TTBB 193 - Cybertruck of Justice
Joel and Steve (sort of but not really) regret yet another extended absence from you, the dedicated listeners of TTBB Nation! It couldn't be helped, but know that they do love you - and that they can change!
They discuss the murders of US Citizens at the hands of ICE, and related issues - specifically what can we all do to make it through this horrific and nightmarish time in our country.
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TTBB 192 - Gianna Urbauer
Happy 2026 to TTBB Nation! To celebrate Joel and Steve have a most distinguished guest - Gianna Urbauer, who just happens to be Steve's daughter!
This will definitely go in the books as a major parenting victory for Steve, as well as being a great conversation!
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TTBB 191 - That's Showbiz!
Joel and Steve return from their longest break in five years - thanks to TTBB Nation for standing by, we do appreciate you!
They have a somewhat valid excuse is that they were both busy putting together Steve's acting debut, which - all in all - was a success on many levels! And, also - you know - Christmas and all that.
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TTBB 190 - Not *THE* Method
Joel and Steve, once again, are careening wildly into 'The Holidays'.
They unpack going to a Celebration of Life, and what it means to 'accomplish things', and Joel gives Steve some sort of solicited acting advice!
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TTBB 189 - All The World's A Stage
Joel and Steve enter their 6th year of the TTBB Podcast with a fun talk about the Donkey Work of Acting, the prison of being 'cool', Wyrmwood's album release party, Trey Anastasio Band and Rail Riders.
If you want to see the production of A Very Merry Nebraska City Christmas Carol - here's the info/ticket link:
https://www.nebraskacitycreativedistrict.com/musical/
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TTBB 188 - 5 Years?!?
Joel and Steve did TTBB #1 on 5/16/2020, so welcome to their 5 Year Anniversary Rerun!!
They will be back with you shortly, but in the meantime they would like to convey their gratitude to TTBB Nation for listening and to all of the past (and future) guests for their time and insight.
Onward!!
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TTBB 187 - Special Guest Cole Eisenmenger!
Joel and Steve are delighted to welcome musician/songwriter Cole Eisenmenger from Omaha, NE on the pod!
They talk about his band Wyrmwood and their upcoming album release, music, music therapy, bobble heads, discovering new music and more!
Wyrmwood is having an album release party at Slowdown in Omaha on Friday, November 21st - it's going to be a great night of music! TTBB friend and past guest Darren 'Problems' Keen is kicking things off, Wyrmwood will play their new album then Funk Trek finish the night with a funky dance party - don...
TTBB 186 - Come Back To Consistency
Steve was out past his bedtime getting down in Omaha. (And, in this case, 'getting down' means sitting and enthusiastically tapping his foot and nodding his head.)
Joel is reading Buddhist Monk stuff, while Steve is listening to a biography of Robert (R.) Crumb. Both equally transcendent and enlightening!
That leads in to talk about great artists, and what is sometimes required to get there.
Steve met Eric Moyer, who is running against U.S. Rep Mike Flood in Nebraska's First District. Joel has been involved in acting work with Eric in the pa...
TTBB 185 - Lovers Bits
Joel visited lovely (really) Sioux City, SD and Steve had family in town.
Also - we sort of like The Admiral in Omaha, but not enough to go there on a school night.
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TTBB 184 - No Joke On Snake!
Joel saw "The Outsiders" musical, and Steve saw Peach Trucking Co. play some mighty-fine Allman Bros music. Beyond that - everything is fine!
TTBB 183 - Free Parking
Joel and Steve come back from a well-deserved break to discuss , Joel's new devised work with his students - and the fact that Joel is going to be directing Steve (!) in a play!
Here's the Elephant Graveyard video Steve was referencing:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewvRS3NwIlQ&t=1855s
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TTBB 182 - Keep It Light
Chappell Roan, Covid, Husker Football, A Nebraska City Christmas, Ex Nihilo Festival Omaha, Bob Odenkirk, car shows - It's All Happening!
For information on the Ex Nihilo Festival in Omaha see Soundarte.MX's Insta:
https://www.instagram.com/soundarte.mx/
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TTBB 181 - Protest At The Co-op
Joel and Steve discuss Joel's Alien Colonoscopy (he wishes), Drive-In Theaters, Pickleball, Working out, and maybe buying a Nintendo Switch2 when the time is right.
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TTBB 180 - The Opposite of 'Yes' is 'Me'
Steve played a musical Free Improv gig last night, and Joel stopped by to check it out, and Joel is facing a new term of new drama students and has a couple revelations!
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TTBB 179 - The Level Is Hot
Steve went to New York City; Joel is going back to work!
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TTBB 178 - Interview with JWG Wise
Joel and Steve are delighted to chat with JWG Wise - the creator of the horror audio drama Weeping Cedars.
Weeping Cedars (and its related shows Samite and Wrought of Amber) are richly, deeply layered serials that are fascinating and addicting.
Check out all of the Weeping Cedars stories at:
https://weepingcedars.com/
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TTBB 177 - AI Relationship Goals
After yet another multi-week break (Summertime!) Joel and Steve reconvene and reconnect!
Joel's yard is immaculate and stylish, Steve made the Executive Decision to pull the podcast off of Spotify, but not (yet) out of his life. (It's complicated.)
Check out the Carl Hiassen novel "Squeeze Me" (2020) for some genuine belly-laughs at the expense of POTUS and his various sycophants. (And read other Carl Hiassen books just for laughs, they're great.)
Check this video about Manufacturing Consent:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34LGPIXvU5M
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TTBB 176 - Hang In There, Baby!
Joel and Steve wake up extra early to bring you - the dedicated TTBB listener - fresh content!
They saw the re-release of "This Is Spinal Tap" yesterday, and eagerly awaiting the release of "Spinal Tap II - The End Contiunues!" in September.
Steve saw some great local prog-rock (Underbite) and Joel is directing a puppet show!
Also - everyone should listen to (and buy) Fishbone's new album!
First Flight – Angels Theatre Company
Fishbone
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TTBB 175 - Over There
Hey Everyone - Welcome to the Summer of Joel and Steve! Thanks for allowing them to take a few weeks off.
Joel was in Europe, and Steve was... doing other things!
Check out Larry Wish from Minneapolis, MN:
The Mind is the Builder | Larry Wish
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TTBB 174 - Shoving Freedom Down Your Throat
Joel and Steve get together to discussvthe mandatory freedom that is being given to certain members of the United States this week!
Check out Picklefest in Columbus, NE!
Columbus In Action Presents: Picklefest 2025 Tickets, Sat, Jun 14, 2025 at 11:00 AM | Eventbrite
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TTBB 173 - Don't Want No Korn In My Funk
Joel won't eat mushrooms, and Steve wants his funk to be the P-Funk, Mothership and all.
They - shockingly - have opinions.
TAKAAT - Is Noise, Vol. 1 | TAKAAT (of Mdou Moctar) | Purplish Records
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TTBB 172 - 2025 Mother's Day Spectacular!!
Joel and Steve wish all of the mother's out there a very happy Mother's Day!
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#TootYourHooter #ClankYourChains
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TTBB 171 - I'm An Artist!
Joel and Steve prevail over unforeseen technical issues to provide you - the dedicated TTBB Listener - with Fresh Content!
Joel admits he was wrong, and Steve has a personal realization that is actually positive!
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TTBB 170 - This Is The Album You're Dealing With
Joel and Steve power through in pretty much the exact opposite configuration as last time - Joel is well rested and ready to go, Steve is... less so. But - the show must go on! As any long-time listener of TTBB knows - when there is sleep deprivation involved, the good stuff comes out!
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TTBB 169 - Space Food Noodle Cup
Joel and Steve discuss Steve's train obsession, David Lynch/Twin Peaks, and the Hands Off protest in Lincoln, NE yesterday.
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#TootYourHooter #Alligator
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TTBB 168 - Mosaic of Bullshit
Joel and Steve both... wake up! They wake up from non-restful slumber to give You - the dedicated TTBB listener - Fresh Content!
They really don't have a lot to talk about - just... you know...
It's a good time!
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TTBB 167 - We Got Our Brains Cleaned!
Steve made his free improv music debut last night, and Joel was in the house!
Many thanks to everyone at Project Project in Omaha, NE for the opportunity!
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#TootYourHooter #PlayOutside
TTBB 166 - Trojan Horse of Joy
Joel just got back from a nice little tropical vacation, and Steve went on an entirely different kind of trip.
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TTBB 165 - Daddy Needs An Outlet!
Joel has ongoing power struggles with Maven. Who is a dog. We understand this dynamic.
Steve is making weird music and quite happy about it!
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TTBB 164 - The Waffle Iron is Always Hot
Steve made a fly-by-night trip to New York City do to participate in a live Guess The Year show at The Bitter End in Greenwich Village - much fun was had!
There is a lot of really great stuff happening in the world. Despite - you know - Everything.
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TTBB 163 - Box Step and Jazz Hands!
Joel and Steve are finally well enough (physically anyway) to reconvene to provide you - the dedicated TTBB listener - some Fresh Content!
They are acutely aware that any distraction from the veritable hellscape that is our current situation is welcome, but they also try to find ways to stay sane and helpful!
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TTBB 162 - How You Doin' Buddy?
Joel and Steve reconvene to check in for no particular reason. Everything is great! Joel did some theater stuff, Steve packed in some fun things before he goes back to work!
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TTBB 161 - Please Stand By
The rumors of the death of the TTBB podcast have been... Greatly Exaggerated.
Joel and Steve are alive and well, and are beyond delighted to bring you - the dedicated TTBB listener - Fresh Content for 2025!
What does the new year have in store for all of us? That's anybody's guess - but know that Joel and Steve will be with you through all of it.
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