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Backroads & Bonfires

Backroads & Bonfires

By: Adam Pedersen & Friends
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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 backpack and transport yourself back to the good ole days.Adam Pedersen & Friends
Episodes
  • 90s Kids: Augusta Insight & Sportscenter Hilarity
    Apr 19 2026

    Ped & Burk welcome on Burk’s cousin Michael! He has been to The Masters twice so we had him on to break down everything Augusta. From the course layout, how to pick seats, food and how the lottery works, this is Masters 101. Michael shares about his high school hole in one that wasn’t, and Adam & Michael reminisce on Iowa’s Elite Eight run. Burk brings back the Rotten Tomatoes game! In the meat, Mm!, Ped & Burk rank their all-time “This Is Sportscenter” commercials! We all remember them, and they were glorious. Oh what a time it was. Hut Hut! Love y’all.

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    1 hr and 33 mins
  • 269 - Crop Tops, 90s Baseball & Minor Curses
    Apr 12 2026

    Ped & Burk are kicking off this jam packed show talking Masters meals and rules we’d like to implement to fix society. Iowa is changing the speed limit?! Back to the Masters meal! Adam poses a question about cursing people with minor inconveniences. Jeff Hornacek enters the chat. After Burk’s perfect song this week the boys honor the start of baseball season with a 90s baseball draft! Adam goes all-in on team steroids. To close the show we decide to bring back a deceased actor that we dearly love. Hut Hut! Love y’all.

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • 90s Kids: Epic Travel Tale, The Ice Box & Super Fan Moments!
    Apr 5 2026

    Ped kicks off the show by sharing an insane travel story, a battle of wills, and perseverance you have to hear to believe. Then the boys do another round of “Where Are They Now?” featuring a football legend. The boys laugh about former pro athlete pods and birthday greetings before discussing Burk’s perfect song for the week! The meat, Mm!, of the episode is inspired by Iowa’s recent run to the elite 8. We list our all-time favorite sports fan moments from our teams so far! A jam-packed and fun episode! Hut Hut! Love y’all.

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    1 hr and 24 mins
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