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Dutch By Association - A Northwest Iowa Podcast

84 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago -

Three over-fed, well-informed, and generally well-meaning fathers and businessmen talk about the topics that hit home in Northwest Iowa over a couple of brews. Show your love with Venmo! https://www.venmo.com/u/dbapod Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dbapod/support

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Mitch Mania

June 05, 2021 18:33 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MB

This is all of the stuff we DIDN'T get to in our Rob Sand podcast. Wayne talks about the vacation that almost wasn't, Mitch is finally legal, and tempers flare at the end as Mitch makes WILD accusations! Brought to you by Getting's Garden in Sanborn --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dbapod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dbapod/support

DBA & IA Auditor Rob Sand - The Anti-Partisan Penny Pincher

June 05, 2021 18:18 - 1 hour - 56.1 MB

The guys invited State Auditor Rob Sand to the studios to talk shop, breakfast pizza, partisan politics, and the future. Brought to you by Getting's Garden in Sanborn --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dbapod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dbapod/support

Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand Joins DBA! Sponsored by Getting's Garden in Sanborn!

June 04, 2021 15:45 - 31 seconds - 498 KB

On the next episode of Dutch By Association, Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand sits down and talks shop and the future of Iowa politics! Coming soon! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dbapod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dbapod/support

Ward 2 Be or Not 2 Be

May 19, 2021 17:44 - 1 hour - 57.9 MB

Due to the fact that one of the hosts tried to edit this episode with his wife listening, this episode is almost a week in the making!  We discuss the ramifications of Wayne's "Letter to the Editor" and how he and Mitch both became subject of some very specific scrutiny! Aaron shares his experience of being a fan of watching his son participate in anything except track and how he and his youngest both need a time out (from each other)! Finally, Aaron goes to jail, for the second time, on th...

Greta Non Grata

April 21, 2021 15:53 - 1 hour - 58.6 MB

So much to talk about on our 30th episode! We have trouble brewing on the Sheldon City Council and Wayne's suggestion gets push back from the vocal minority, Aaron's bull goes through some tough times (which I don't even know how to describe in print), we talk about how parents are the WORST, and Greta drops by unannounced. Mitch is enthused.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dbapod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/d...

One Year Older, None The Wiser

April 03, 2021 17:04 - 56 minutes - 44.8 MB

The DBA podcast celebrates its one-year anniversary by dropping knowledge and truth bombs 🔥! We discuss Aaron's foray into the secular music world (and we obtained a bootleg copy of his performance for you to judge!), we talk a little "stonks" with Aaron's resident Trader Bro Tyler Lamm who's going to tell us how to become thousand-aires, and we discuss the fine art of bathroom placement and noise-canceling fart fans! Come join us as we dive off the deep end! --- Send in a voice message: ...

Gimmie Stimmie!

March 23, 2021 17:27 - 1 hour - 55.9 MB

It's been a turbulent couple of weeks for the boys! Aaron's land suffers multiple plagues, but he doesn't see that as a sign. The Sheldon City Council gets turned upside down after the abrupt resignation of one of its own. The guys break down the situation and how best to move forward, and Aaron's quartet returns to perform a "rock" show?  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dbapod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dbapo...

Amish Paradise

March 04, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 61.7 MB

The gang returns after an eventful off-week. We breakdown Wayne's trip to Des Moines and the shame he brought upon his house, we share our trader bro experiences and how awful they were and Mitch accidentally stumbles upon the Amish Paradise while going to Disneyland...Aaron took notes! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dbapod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dbapod/support

Aaron Buys Weed, Snacks

February 18, 2021 18:24 - 1 hour - 59.4 MB

We talk money on this episode of the DBA pod! We are joined by Travis Alday, who is Wayne's resident Trader Bro, to talk about Cryptocurrency and what this whole r/wallstreetbets phenomenon is all about. Aaron decides that he's going to take the advice of his Trader Bro and purchase stock in Canadian cannabis. Mitch responds to allegations that he was the Screech Powers of South O'Brien, and we talk about Western Christian's exit from the Lakes Conference. --- Send in a voice message: htt...

Haters Gonna Hate - Mitch's Case Against The Hawkeyes, Saved By The Bell, Everything Sacred

February 03, 2021 18:08 - 1 hour - 63.6 MB

In our 25th episode, Mitch goes off the rails and rallies against Iowa Hawkeye fans, Saved By The Bell, Friends, and more! We also discuss the city budget, bro-trading, and what we (don't) know about it, and discover that we are above average (height and weight)! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dbapod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dbapod/support

Anti-Yawning Sociopaths and the Harvard of Sioux County

January 20, 2021 16:49 - 58 minutes - 54 MB

Mitch celebrates another year by almost forgetting about it, Aaron becomes the athletic supporter he always argued against, and Wayne is oddly disturbed and bothered by yawning? Yeah, we don't get it either.  We also do a deep dive into the generational divide, whether sports in schools help or hurt personal development and Aaron hopes his son can earn a free-ride to the Harvard of Sioux County. All in under an hour for your personal enjoyment! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcas...

Peacock Eggs and Ty's Last Word

January 07, 2021 19:27 - 59 minutes - 54 MB

After a month of unscheduled hiatus, DBA returns to send off our good friend, former Iowa Information Managing Editor Ty Rushing. The group talks about award-winning chicken drama, broken feet, journalistic integrity, throwing money at diabetic dogs, and some of Ty's favorite memories of Northwest Iowa. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dbapod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dbapod/support

Wait, you pierced WHAT?

December 04, 2020 17:48 - 1 hour - 67.9 MB

Whoa boy. A lot to unpack during this episode! We discuss Wayne's political future, Aaron's new-found farming expansion and how Adam Sandler almost got him kicked out of the house, and Mitch does something dumb. Or awesome. I guess you will have to decide for yourself! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dbapod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dbapod/support

Butthurt

November 17, 2020 17:59 - 50 minutes - 46 MB

We're back, finally! The election ends(ish) and we ponder our place in the outcome, COVID hits one of our own, and we tackle a number of different issues that have left us salty! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dbapod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dbapod/support

The Return of JD Scholten - sponsored by Brady's Pub in Sheldon

October 23, 2020 15:21 - 1 hour - 72.5 MB

Less than 24 hours after the lone televised debate between congressional candidates vying for #IA4 seat, JD returns to the studios to talk about the experience. We discuss his opponent, border security, who is looking out for farmers, jobs, his position on the "Green New Deal", and athletes that look like we do! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dbapod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dbapod/support

Big Snubs and Big Dubs sponsored by Brady's Pub

October 16, 2020 18:50 - 1 hour - 59.7 MB

We weren't actually planning on recording an episode this week but there's too much going on! Our last podcast has caused some public leaders to issue official statements clarifying positions discussed on the show which we breakdown, we learn that we may be snubbed by Feenstra which sends Aaron into a frenzy, and Wayne gets some unsavory medical news! We did our best to keep it close to an hour! And finally, let ANOTHER chance for free food from Brady's Pub in Sheldon! --- Send in a voice...

So Many Bad Days - Sponsored by Brady's Pub in Sheldon!

October 09, 2020 17:06 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MB

As the calendar flips to October, there are quite a few people having bad days. We discuss the bad days had by the Sheldon City Council, a certain well-meaning Hull businessman, half of Aaron's crew, and the near-death of trick-or-treating. Also, Aaron learns from an "insider" about experimental drugs being used to fight COVID and talks about the time he got in trouble with the LAW! Finally, listen to hear how you can get yourself FREE FOOD from our new sponsor Brady's Pub in Sheldon! --- ...

Chicken Genocide?

September 25, 2020 16:16 - 1 hour - 58.4 MB

Mitch and Aaron try to influence city policy by accusing Wayne of advocating for chicken genocide which compounds Wayne's already bad mood. They guys then discuss the flag issues in the area, teenage rebellion in the age of social media, and finally, try to come to terms with the fact that not EVERYONE likes them! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dbapod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dbapod/support

Resting Mitch Face

September 18, 2020 15:51 - 1 hour - 74.4 MB

The boys on the pod deal with the growing Sioux County COVID epidemic, farming futures/failures, the fallout from some "controversial" stances made in episode 15, and Mitch tries to explain just why he looks the way he does!  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dbapod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dbapod/support

Shades of Grey

September 03, 2020 17:14 - 1 hour - 82.1 MB

After a brief hiatus, the guys return to discuss the JD Scholten interview, single-issue voting, trying to survive living in a camper, and the virtues (or lack thereof) of being an internet sensation! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dbapod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dbapod/support

DBA & Iowa 4th Congressional District Candidate J.D. Scholten

August 19, 2020 16:19 - 1 hour - 79.9 MB

In our 14th episode we get political (well, MORE political) as we sit down with J.D. Scholten, who is running on the Democratic ticket vying for Iowa's 4th Congressional District Seat held by Steve King. During our chat, we cover the BIG issues: cattlemen vs. meatpackers, renewable fuel standards, spiritual faith, term limits, cargo shorts, and how to throw a curveball!  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dbapod/message Support this podcast: https://podca...

High School Rivals and Awkward Prom Dates

August 05, 2020 15:28 - 1 hour - 63 MB

With the first day of school approaching, the boys begin to feel nostalgic. Aaron recalls the time he went to prom with two gals and left with zero, we hear about the time the entire BV offensive line almost got booted from a buffet (Mitch reminds us several times that they are the smartest players on the field 🙄), and we break down how our high school rivalries have changed. You'll laugh, you'll 'awwww', you'll be slightly disgusted.  It's all in a day's work on Dutch By Association! --- ...

12 Years, 12 Episodes, 12 Beers

July 29, 2020 15:33 - 1 hour - 60.1 MB

We celebrate milestones on this week's podcast! We made it a dozen episodes and still publically recognize each other, Aaron's son gets his first job, and Mitch's wife, Greta, joins the 'cast the set the record straight and to celebrate 12 years of wedded bliss! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dbapod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dbapod/support

Don't Cry Over Roast Beef/Mitch Conquers Leech Lake/GIVEAWAY TIME!

July 22, 2020 17:19 - 1 hour - 63.5 MB

After a couple of weeks of R & R, we learn what the gang has been up to: Mitch almost kills his extended family, Aaron shares about the loss of his favorite sandwich and about "that one time" at Apple River, Wayne is boring and lives vicariously through them, one of the dbapodians may be expecting? AAAAND, our very first GIVEAWAY! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dbapod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dbapod/support

Shameless Plugs, Dirty Water and Kitty Cat Fireworks - Sponsored By Coleman Heating and Cooling

July 09, 2020 13:27 - 1 hour - 59.2 MB

In our first double-digit episode, the guys talk about the fourth of July at the lakes, Wayne tries to prepare his house for sale, Aaron buys fireworks and gets free cats...and Mitch is just angry as usual despite assuring us he's not. Seriously, he's fine. FINE! Thanks to our July sponsor Coleman Heating and Cooling: http://www.colemanac.com/ Find us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/dbapod/ Find us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/dbapod/ --- Send in a voice message: https://pod...

Mark Mahoney's Mean Mugging Meeting - Featuring Ty Rushing

July 01, 2020 17:03 - 1 hour - 162 MB

In episode 9, we bid farewell to a good friend of the podcast, former Iowa Information Writer Mark Mahoney. Ty Rushing came with because he couldn't resist throwing Mark under the bus. Hear about his great writing skills and his inability to be an effective wingman! We also tackle the upcoming 4th of July holiday, haters, and more! Thanks to our new sponsor: Coleman Heating and Cooling - ColemanAC.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dbapod/message Su...

Don't Believe Everything You Read On The Internet

June 24, 2020 16:54 - 1 hour - 68.5 MB

In episode 8 we celebrate 1000 listens, ponder the stuff we hear on the internet, and get political(ish). We also bash Missouri a few times. Consider yourself warned! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dbapod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dbapod/support

Ty Rushing and the conversations we all need to have

June 10, 2020 17:26 - 1 hour - 78.2 MB

On a very special, Dutch By Association (cue 80's serious sitcom moment music), we speak candidly with our friend, writer, and activist, Ty Rushing about racism and its effects both in Northwest Iowa and across the world.  Also, Wayne learns what God's chicken is.  Please note, we cover some heavy subjects in this episode, so it may contain some language that all of us find offensive.  You can follow Ty on Twitter: @rushthewriter You can follow US on Twitter: @dbapod Also, while you're ...

The Beef We Have With People

May 27, 2020 00:26 - 1 hour - 168 MB

Old friend and cattleman-extraordinaire  Joe Nilles joins us as we talk about the NW Iowa things: beef producers getting the shaft, weird traditions, and how its okay for some people to eat raw ground beef (gross). Also, Aaron has problems with acronyms. Alot.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dbapod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dbapod/support

As we go on we remember, all the times we had together

May 20, 2020 02:27 - 1 hour - 153 MB

In episode 5, DBA explores graduation under COVID, what college looks like and #lakelife (those who can do, those who can't, complain) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dbapod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dbapod/support

Fancy New Voices and Tinfoil Hats

May 13, 2020 01:30 - 1 hour - 159 MB

We're official now! We have a new announcer, a new name and a new logo. But the rest....is pretty much the same! On our fourth episode, we tackle the huge uptick in COVID numbers in Sioux County, bad plastic-cup-based country, and we put on our tinfoil hats as we look at the latest crop of conspiracy theories! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dbapod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dbapod/support

Ty Rushing and the Curse of the Black Nerd

April 15, 2020 13:17 - 1 hour - 144 MB

Episode 3 brings us our first guest and a new name! Ty Rushing, managing editor ofIowa Information sits down with us to talk about small-town media, the 'Rona and what it's like growing up as a nerd in Kansas City. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dbapod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dbapod/support

State Of The State - Mitch's Revenge

April 08, 2020 17:11 - 1 hour - 146 MB

Gov. Reynolds issues a proclamation that closes just about everything except gas stations and grocery stores and specifically CLOSES our public parks. We take a look at life now that we have NO way of entertaining our children without getting yelled at! Also, we celebrate "National Beer Day" and Mitch starts to fight back after being the subject of much ridicule in episode one.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dbapod/message Support this podcast: http...

We Have No Idea What We're Doing

April 05, 2020 16:46 - 58 minutes - 23.3 MB

After several years of being Sheldon Iowa's number one rated Sheldon-based morning show, the Wayne and Aaron Morning show was laid to rest in April 2019.  Fast-forward one year later. We're older, larger, and still have too much to talk about! Welcome to the primary episode of the Wayne & Aaron (and Mitch, I guess) Podcast! Join us for a PG-13-ish take on what's happening here in our corner of the world! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dbapod/messag...

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