Episodes

Thursday Jun 04, 2020
Episode 36 - Mischief and Murder Hornets
Thursday Jun 04, 2020
Thursday Jun 04, 2020
The guys discuss what this summer will look like with much of our normal summer activities being cancelled. They also get into what dating in the year 2020 looks like, which leads to some great conversation. The current state of our society and the protests, they tried keeping it light. They also had an unwelcome visitor in studio, Michael swears it was a murder hornet. Episode 36 coming in hot!

Wednesday May 20, 2020
Episode 35 - The Accident w/guest Pat Riley
Wednesday May 20, 2020
Wednesday May 20, 2020
The guys are back and Pat Riley becomes the very first two time guest. Cib brings the pain as he highlights how he mangled his hand, its definitely not pretty. Riley talks about what he's been up to during the covid pandemic. Michael talks about old high school baseball shenanigans, Carl needs wardrobe advice and they finally bring back the "Whats for Sale" segment. All on episode 35 of Pants Optional Podcast.

Wednesday May 13, 2020
Episode 34 - We're Back!
Wednesday May 13, 2020
Wednesday May 13, 2020
The crew is back, well most of them anyways. The guys recap what it's been like to be stuck in quarantine and some of the things they miss the most about precovid life. They talk about what shows they've been watching during quarantine and one of the greatest sports documentaries ever to be made in The Last Dance. Michael wants to talk bedroom talk, haircut problems, and the first real sporting event in UFC 249 on this episode of Pants Optional Podcast!

Sunday Mar 15, 2020
Episode 33 - Pat Riley
Sunday Mar 15, 2020
Sunday Mar 15, 2020
Long time teacher/coach Pat Riley joins us on this episode of Pants Optional and he's brought pizza! Some of the best we've ever had, thanks Cassie. We talk about his career in teaching and coaching, his family and some of his memories from high school sports and growing up on a farm. The big topic of the Coronavirus is talked about, fortunately Jsump didn't get into the Corona's, at least we don't think he did?! Thanks for joining us on episode 33 of Pants Optional.

Monday Mar 09, 2020
Episode 32 - I Want My Quarter Back
Monday Mar 09, 2020
Monday Mar 09, 2020
The guys are back for another fun filled episode of Pants Optional. Spring is in the air and the guys are excited about it, but where in the hell does all the gravel go in your driveway?! The guys talk about Iowa hoops, a famous athlete's alter ego and whether coaches in high school should use profanity. Thanks for listening and don't forget to check us out on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for updated photos and listener interactions.

Sunday Feb 16, 2020
Episode 31 - C.F.L.A.
Sunday Feb 16, 2020
Sunday Feb 16, 2020
Character, First, Last, and Always! The guys spend the first half of the episode reminiscing about the late Coach Jenkins. It was great to hear a few of his former players talk about what he meant to them and some of their best memories of him. We lost a great one, but his impact on the community of Newton will be felt for many generations to come. The guys do eventually get back to their normal shenanigans and talk about Cib's upcoming vasectomy, Sump isn't helping Cib's nerves. Also a question some of the listeners could answer for us on social media, which professional sport/event would you most want to compete in if you had one chance? Give us a holler on Facebook or instagram and as always thanks for joining us on Pants Optional Podcast.

Saturday Feb 01, 2020
Episode 30 - Mamba Mentality
Saturday Feb 01, 2020
Saturday Feb 01, 2020
The guys reflect on the tragic passing of Kobe Bryant and why this felt so different for them. They offer up their Super Bowl predictions, don't count on those being right. Somehow they end up having more bathroom talk, this time it deals with constipation! More social media beef, this time its Cib. Thanks for joining Mike, Jsump, Carl and Cib during this episode of Pants Optional. #RIPKobe

Sunday Jan 19, 2020
Episode 29 - Protect Your Chicken
Sunday Jan 19, 2020
Sunday Jan 19, 2020
The fellas are back for another episode of Pants Optional. Michael takes the night off to recover after a fun filled weekend in Green Bay. The guys are sports heavy during the first half of the episode as they recap the NFL playoffs, the Hall of Fame inductee's announced on national television, and Hawkeye basketball. Listener posted hair styles was discussed, we share some of our favorites that were posted to our Facebook page. Another round of "what was that about" is also discussed, and believe it or not, more bathroom talk!

Sunday Jan 05, 2020
Episode 28 - New Year, New Me
Sunday Jan 05, 2020
Sunday Jan 05, 2020
The guys are back for their first episode of 2020. Apparently they're turning over a new leaf because the snack of choice is no longer pizza, but carrots!? They recap their Christmas festivities, the Hawkeye bowl victory, and the NFL playoffs. They also get deep into conversation about the legalization of marijuanas in addition to several other random topics. Sump also assaults his own foot during the cast, just wait for it!

Wednesday Dec 18, 2019
Episode 27 - Erect Boom Arms
Wednesday Dec 18, 2019
Wednesday Dec 18, 2019
The guys finally made it back for another episode. They talk about the Hawks big win over the cyclones. The traditions of Christmas, or lack thereof. Sump flashes signs of greatness when he does a mid episode boom arm swap! We introduce a new segment called "I Wonder What That Was About?" Lots of randomness and overall chicanery during this episode, but you won't want to miss any of it! Merry Christmas from the guys at Pants Optional.