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The Trout Stream

The Trout Stream

By: Harry Troutman Paul Troutman
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Two brothers in the mid 30's talking about sports, life, and everything in between.© 2025 The Trout Stream
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  • #90 - MAMA WE'RE ON A RACECAR!
    Oct 9 2025

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    The mic’s hot, the porch light’s on, and we’re rolling straight into a milestone—complete with a twist we’ve been dying to share. After a short break, we bring the full spread: a cold open laced with hidden Garth Brooks titles, a NASCAR playoffs duel separated by a single point, and the final vote in our BBQ side dish bracket that crowns a surprise champion. It’s the familiar rhythm you love—fast sports talk, food debates, small‑town volunteer chaos—turned up with stories that stick long after the outro.

    We dig into the mythology of the number 90, from Jordan Davis’ freight-train speed to Julius Peppers’ clean Carolina blues, and wander into the stat-nerd weeds on who’s worn 90 in other leagues. Golden Trouts go to legends and lifelines: Lee Corso for shaping Saturdays, North Wilkesboro for returning to the NASCAR points slate, Jared Allen for a Hall of Fame line that hits home, and to family for keeping us steady. The Trout Stream even found its way onto a real race car—Carter Clepp’s no. 99 Bandolero and go‑kart—proving that community travels fast when you invite it along.

    Paul’s Weird News brings the delightful absurd: an 82‑year‑late library return with a mysterious note, an osprey that “preheated” dinner on power lines, and a wallet rediscovered under the hood after 151,000 miles—gift cards alive, lottery numbers gone. And then the news that made our break make sense: we’re having a baby. We talk honestly about fertility hurdles, cravings, moving the studio, and the friends who make the load lighter. It’s sports, life, and everything in between—stitched with humor, kindness, and just enough chaos to feel real.

    Tap play, ride along, then jump into the comments: team deviled egg or team pasta salad? Follow us on socials, share the show with someone who needs a smile, and leave a review so more folks can find The Trout Stream. We read every word—and we’ll see you back on the porch next week.

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    56 mins
  • **BONUS** Fishing After Work: Hoagies, Waffles, and One Forever Meal
    Sep 30 2025

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    What single meal could you eat every day for the rest of your life? We put that bold rule to the test and find ourselves torn between the sensible comfort of breakfast and the romance of a perfect 11:30 Italian hoagie—the kind wrapped in wax paper, glistening with oil and vinegar, and impossible to forget. Along the way, we set ground rules, debate calories versus joy, and ask whether food you love in a moment can survive the grind of routine.

    We wander into the friendly feud between Waffle House and classic diners, weighing consistency against variety. Waffle House offers a ritual: crisp waffles, hash browns covered and smothered, bottomless coffee, and stories that always start after midnight. Diners fight back with chipped beef on a Belgian waffle, scrapple and pork roll, and the wild-card magic of an unexpectedly perfect pancake. The choice becomes a mirror—do you want dependable anchors or a menu that lets mood lead the way?

    The memories pour in: hubcap-sized pancakes we couldn’t finish as kids, late-night Waffle House encounters that got a little weird and very funny, road-trip breakfasts that became markers on a map, and even a hibachi-at-home bit with a lighter and airborne shrimp. We also poke at the infamous waffle challenge—24 hours inside, minus an hour per waffle—and what “punishment” says about our appetite for repetition. By the end, we land on something simple and true: your forever meal isn’t just about taste; it’s about who you are at that same time tomorrow. If breakfast keeps your days steady and a hoagie keeps your soul bright, maybe the best choice is the one you’ll still look forward to unwrapping.

    If you had to pick your one-and-only daily dish, what would you choose—and why? Tap follow, share this with a friend who has strong sandwich opinions, and leave a quick review to help more curious eaters find us.

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    29 mins
  • #89 - THAT IS NOT A GUMMY WORM...
    Sep 14 2025

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    Ever wondered which sports legends made the number 89 iconic? In this milestone episode, Harry and Paul Troutman celebrate reaching their 89th show by diving deep into the athletes who immortalized this jersey number across different sports. From Mike Ditka's legendary career to Steve Smith Sr.'s receiving prowess, the brothers share stats, stories, and personal connections to these sporting heroes.

    The weekend recap features Paul's double-header baseball adventure at the Rangers stadium, where his Phillies superstitions seemingly brought good luck for back-to-back wins. Meanwhile, Harry updates listeners on his camping escapades, sparking a surprisingly educational debate about whether a dammed section of the Susquehanna River technically becomes a lake.

    NASCAR fans will appreciate the breakdown of recent Watkins Glen results and strategic driver selections for upcoming races at Richmond and Daytona. The brothers continue their season-long competition with Paul maintaining a lead after his driver SVG secured a recent victory.

    The show's increasingly popular "America's Favorite BBQ Side Dish" bracket reaches its semifinal round with record-breaking participation from listeners. After fierce competition, pasta salad narrowly defeats baked beans while deviled eggs surprisingly triumphs over corn on the cob, setting up next week's championship matchup that has both hosts genuinely excited.

    Paul's Weird News segment delivers three bizarre stories that you couldn't make up: a Spanish village that made dying illegal due to cemetery overcrowding, a toddler in India who bit a venomous cobra to death in self-defense, and a Chuck E. Cheese employee who tried evading police by hiding in the mouse costume.

    What would you do if locked in a Chuck E. Cheese for 48 hours? The brothers tackle this strange hypothetical to close the show, debating pizza consumption strategies and arcade game preferences that spark nostalgic conversations about childhood entertainment destinations.

    Jump into the stream with us and don't forget to follow on social media @TroutStreamPod where you can vote in our weekly polls and help crown the ultimate BBQ side dish champion!

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    51 mins
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