Backyard Bonfire
169 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsAn exciting podcast where great friends, Frank and Andrew, gather around their backyard bonfire and discuss anything and everything. As with any bonfire, each new episode brings new friends and new stories. Listen, laugh, and enjoy!
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Episodes
The Dad Who Cried Wolf
December 19, 2022 11:00 - 46 minutes - 18.5 MBFrank's dad jokes have gone too far!
Karma
December 12, 2022 11:00 - 47 minutes - 18.9 MBTree Lights, Balance, TV. This episode has these things in it, enjoy! Bonus drinking game, every time there' an audio problem or you think there was a cut.
We are not fish
December 05, 2022 10:00 - 46 minutes - 18 MBThe hiatus is over. Do our phones make us cyborgs? How much do we judge people from our pasts? These are the questions that have been brewing over the past few weeks. Welcome back and enjoy!
Finally, the Very Best
November 14, 2022 10:00 - 37 minutes - 14.3 MB25 years in the making he's finally done it! Also Frank keeps unplugging his microphone. Enjoy!
Hot Minute
November 07, 2022 10:00 - 55 minutes - 21.7 MBIs a hot minute quick or slow? Do the youths and their slang know? Maybe Rob knows.
The Halloween Draft
October 31, 2022 09:00 - 38 minutes - 15.1 MBWe've had our fun with Halloween bracket tournaments, it's time to do a draft of our favorite spooky and not so spooky things.
Frank's Passport Escapade
October 24, 2022 09:00 - 46 minutes - 18.2 MBThe bureaucracy to track down a passport turned out to be quite the story, and Frank is able to share that excitement with us this week on the Backyard Bonfire.
Inscription
October 17, 2022 10:00 - 59 minutes - 23.2 MBPick a letter, any letter. The bonfire takes the time to write some letters. Not notes to friends, but the actual alphabet. Yes, that's right. You can listen to a podcast where two dudes practice writing the alphabet. Enjoy!
Is it Cake?
October 03, 2022 10:00 - 50 minutes - 18.6 MBFrank's trapped in a hotel room, Andrew ponder banana bread. It's an episode.
Death and Hotwheels
September 26, 2022 10:00 - 43 minutes - 16 MBThe bonfire boys are back to learn thing, talk about thing, and perhaps entertain with another slice of life chat around the virtual fire.
Senseless Nonsense
September 19, 2022 10:00 - 54 minutes - 21 MBFrank has a fun radio prompt for us - Andrew gets a quick voacb lesson in for the holidays. Yo Ho and Enjoy!
This One Doesn't Count
September 12, 2022 11:00 - 3 minutes - 2.3 MBPickleball! I forgot to mention Pickleball! Ya'll should try playing this wacky-named sport that's taking over the nation.
Football is Back!
September 05, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 24.5 MBHappy Labor Day! The bonfire talks about football being back. Andrew got his hands on Pokemon cards, and a question about trees!
Cults, Zoos, and Prison
August 29, 2022 10:00 - 52 minutes - 20 MBAndrew wants to start a cult; Frank wants to start a zoo. The bonfire gang discusses the strategies for both and how they'd like to serve their inevitable prison sentences for these hijinks. Enjoy!
Fingers and Toes
August 22, 2022 10:00 - 54 minutes - 21.1 MBWhat do you value more your fingers or your toes? That is the question the boys delve into this week. Also in this episode, Bluey is still a good show, Tom Hanks is still and incredible actor, is it too late to run away, and what fell off a truck for Andrew this time? Enjoy!
Long Live the Milk Man
August 15, 2022 23:00 - 42 minutes - 16.6 MBThe bonfire has a nice lowkey conversation about milk, shirts, clubs, and Mother Teresa. Cheers!
The Curse of the Sorting Hat
August 08, 2022 11:00 - 49 minutes - 19.5 MBThe Bonfire looks at some geographic data in regard to magic, and Andrew proposes a theory about the infamous sorting hat at Hogwarts.
Chess Robots, Protests, Sexily Posing for Calendars
August 01, 2022 10:00 - 43 minutes - 17.1 MBAll the info you need for this episode is in the title. Basically... the world is a scary place. Enjoy <3
Chess Robots, Protests, Sexily Posing for Calendars
August 01, 2022 10:00 - 43 minutes - 17.1 MBAll the info you need for this episode is in the title. Basically... the world is a scary place. Enjoy <3
Don't Waste Water
July 25, 2022 10:00 - 49 minutes - 19 MBWith a last minute podcast, the bonfire boys are talking about not wasting water, school art projects, and a PSA with a lesson learned from the video games of Andrew's youth.
Birds, Bets, Best Animal Hunters
July 18, 2022 10:00 - 56 minutes - 21.8 MBThe Bonfire is here for a fin discussion about their obsession with fantasy football, birds, and a few other things. Enjoy!
The Increasingly Absurd Trolley Problem
July 11, 2022 10:00 - 58 minutes - 22.9 MBFrank and Andrew were on the same wavelength again coming into this episode, where Frank walks us through increasingly absurd ethical dilemmas. If you want to play the games the bonfire talks about on the show you can check out the website here: neal.fun
Dippin Dot Shelf Life
July 04, 2022 14:00 - 54 minutes - 20.7 MBHappy 4th of July! It's the perfect time of year to hate fireworks and calculate if buying Dippin Dots is feasible. Plus, the truth behind running with scissors.
Virginity Rocks
June 27, 2022 10:00 - 53 minutes - 20.7 MBBugs, flags, raffles, and even superpowers! This episode of the backyard bonfire really has it all. Join Andrew and Frank as they continue their weekly virtual bonfire where they can't help but talk about nonsense. Enjoy the show!
The Most Disruptive Animal
June 20, 2022 10:00 - 51 minutes - 20.3 MBHow quickly are the boys changing out of their pants? Frank isn't ready for school to start. Also, a naughty critter caused some trouble up in Canada. Enjoy the episode!
Fire Ants to the Rescue
June 13, 2022 12:00 - 50 minutes - 19 MBThe Bonfire talks about skydiving accidents, the ideal monitor set up and, a garlic conspiracy.... Enjoy the Show!
Playlist for Kidnapping
June 06, 2022 11:00 - 54 minutes - 20.5 MBThe bonfire buddies discuss what music they're listening to in an emergency, lies movies told us, and more! Enjoy the episode and be sure to like and subscribe!
Always be Good-looking
May 30, 2022 12:00 - 52 minutes - 20.1 MBThe bonfire boys share the poems they wrote, then go on to talk about an assortment of nonsense. Cheers!
Dreamcatchers
May 23, 2022 09:00 - 53 minutes - 20.2 MBPoet, Lyricist, Bard, Duck? We just call him Frank nowadays, but once upon a time he had a way with words. Enjoy :)
Sticks and Stones
May 16, 2022 09:00 - 45 minutes - 17.4 MBSticks and stones may break my bones, but which are better? The bonfire discusses both and also take time to learn who owns Australia. Enjoy!
Frank's Ragert
May 09, 2022 07:00 - 1 minute - 777 KBFrank's not here to defend himself so Andrew gets to blame him for not having an episode for you fine folks this week. Andrew does pose a question to you the audience, and we encourage you to debate it amongst yourselves and with your loved ones in place of this episode. Love to you all.
All Because of the Grapes
May 02, 2022 11:00 - 46 minutes - 18.1 MBThe results are in, the grapes played a key part. Frank bought a trampoline. Enjoy another slice of life around the Backyard Bonfire
The Snack Draft
April 25, 2022 13:00 - 41 minutes - 16.4 MBJust in time for the NFL draft, Frank's Snack Attack vs Andrew's Snacktacular: two teams draft the best snacks. If one team picks a snack the other team can't have them. Which team drafter the better snack line up let us know! With a guest call from Dr. Brother Rob. Who does he think has the best snack lineup? Find out next week on... the Backyard Bonfire.
The Shrek of Podcasts
April 18, 2022 08:00 - 35 minutes - 13.6 MBThis episode has layers, like an ogre
Tattoo Talk
April 11, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 26.2 MBIs the your name tattoo a clever joke or a reference to the anime, the only way to find out is to listen as the guys hang out and discuss tattoos, truck finds, and Target
We're Wrasslin'
April 04, 2022 09:00 - 53 minutes - 21.1 MBWrestleMania was this past weekend, so the bonfire explores their potential as professional wrestlers. Andrew also gets excited about roundabouts while Frank hates on the worst minute of sports. Enjoy!
Swimming in Space
March 29, 2022 02:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBFrank's internet doesn't work. Andrew forgot to upload after recording. It's one of those weeks! Enjoy.
To Be Frank
March 21, 2022 11:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBFrank is left to his own devices as Andrew takes a much needed day off from podcasting. Hear what Frank has to say about the biggest conspiracy theories as well as some of his biggest pet peeves.
I Wheely Adoor You
March 14, 2022 09:00 - 47 minutes - 18.4 MBWheels or Doors? The debate taking the internet by storm has made its way to the backyard bonfire! Also, Tom Brady Unretired, will he re-retire? Enjoy!
What's the Best Color?
March 07, 2022 11:00 - 52 minutes - 20.1 MBFrank is here with the tough questions, like what's the best color sports beverage, what's the peak high school moment, and what's the best way to use a luffa. Enjoy!
Sorry Folks
February 28, 2022 09:00 - 31 seconds - 391 KBSometimes time just gets away from you. It's been a crazy week that regretfully caused us not to be able to record an episode for you fine folks this week. Next week we'll be back better than ever, we love you.
Burritos and Boots
February 21, 2022 11:00 - 50 minutes - 19.8 MBFrank is excited to share his meal-prepped burritos! Andrew inquires about Frank's work boots. Enjoy
FRANK IS BACK!
February 14, 2022 10:00 - 54 minutes - 20.8 MBFrank returns and regales us with his adventures! Andrew poorly explains feremented rye cereal.
When are we Time Traveling?
February 07, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 27.3 MBAndrew is excited to welcome back his buddy Ken to the podcast. They're talking time travel, they're talking Goosebumps, they're talking Jackass 4Ever. They had a good bit of fun. Enjoy.
Upside Down in the Void
January 31, 2022 10:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBWhen you speak into the void, does it speak back to you? Andrew attempts to find out by sharing a recipe with the void and recommending to the void some movies to watch. Enjoy!
Andrew Got Stood Up
January 24, 2022 10:00 - 45 minutes - 30.9 MBAndrew has to deal with his co-host's absence by delving into what he knows best, video games. Fun facts about Hades, Pokémon, and of course the Blizzard-Activision acquisition by Microsoft. Also, the promise to fall 10% more in love with this podcast is possibly fulfilled? find out how and enjoy!
When Frank is Away Andrew Will Play
January 17, 2022 10:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBFrank has pressing matters to attend to, Andrew likes to hear himself talk, and proceeds to do so this entire episode. Enjoy.
Fixated on Frozen
January 10, 2022 11:00 - 45 minutes - 17.5 MBFrank's second child will arrive soon in this world, so the bonfire reminisces about their childhoods.
New Year, Same Great Podcast
January 03, 2022 10:00 - 42 minutes - 16.1 MBThe Bonfire sits down to have a nice chat about a bunch of nothings, what more could you want in the new year? Enjoy.
Wrapping up the Year
December 27, 2021 10:00 - 42 minutes - 16 MBThe fire discusses the end of the year, Frank demonstrates his knowledge of the planets, and Andrew has a question about a birthday dessert.