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Idiot SticksSeason 5 Episode 14 Brad Takes the Family to NYC Part 2Send us a textWe resume our discussion of Brad's trip to NYC with the family. It's always funny listening to the things that happen to Brad whenever he leaves his house.Listen, enjoy, and spread the word. Thanks for supporting Idiot Sticks.2025-07-1732 minIdiot SticksSeason 5 Episode 13 Brad Takes the Family to NYC Part 1Send us a textBrad takes his older children to New York City. Obviously, things happen that are out of the ordinary. It's Brad, so of course.Listen, enjoy, and spread the word. Thanks for supporting two idiots (sometimes three) on Idiot Sticks.2025-07-0325 minIdiot SticksSeason 5 Episode 12 Graduation Ceremonies and Jeremy Sasser is the Special GuestSend us a textBrad and Brendan both have daughters graduating from high school. Ceremonies go off without a hitch...just kidding. Sass joins the show.Listen, enjoy, and spread the word. Thanks for supporting two idiots (sometimes three) on Idiot Sticks.2025-06-1929 min
Do Business. Do Life. — The Financial Advisor Podcast — DBDL119: Brendan Frazier - Why Most Advisors Fail to Connect with ClientsThe best financial advisors aren’t just experts in finance, they’re experts in people.In this episode, I’m talking with Brendan Frazier, founder of The Human Side of Money podcast to unpack one of the most overlooked drivers of advisor success: human connection.As an expert at helping advisors uncover the emotional drivers behind their clients’ financial decisions, Brendan explains why advice alone isn’t enough—and what top advisors do differently to drive action. From subtle mindset shifts that deepen trust to science-backed communication strategies that boost follow-through, Brendan shares the human-sid...2025-06-041h 16Idiot SticksSeason 5 Episode 10 Brendan Shares a Doctor's Appointment and Brad Goes to VegasSend us a textJeremy joins the podcast as Brendan discusses sharing a doctor's appointment with his wife. Brad takes his annual "work" trip to Las Vegas.Listen, enjoy, and spread the word. Thanks for listening to Idiot Sticks.2025-05-2233 minIdiot SticksSeason 5 Episode 7 Old Timey Sayings and an Episode of Brad's BeefSend us a textThe guys discuss the origins of some old timey sayings. Brad has a beef with turn signals and other drivers in general. And Brad discusses how his wife apologizes.Listen, enjoy, and spread the word. Thanks for listening and supporting Idiot Sticks.2025-04-0327 minIdiot SticksSeason 5 Episode 6 DC Plane Crash and Condiment Loyalty and a Few Quirks We HaveSend us a textThe fellas discuss the DC Plane Crash and Brad's memory of flying into DC and having to divert due to a helicopter in their air space. Next, the guys discuss condiment loyalty and how people won't stray. Lastly, the dudes mention a few quirks they have.Listen, enjoy, and spread the word. Thanks for listening and supporting Idiot Sticks.2025-03-2030 minIdiot SticksSeason 5 Episode 5 Brendan and Ellie Prank Jennifer and Jennifer Starts a Fire and Another Episode of Brad's BeefSend us a textBrendan and Ellie turn the tables on Jennifer. Also, Jennifer tries to start a fire during a cold spell in Alabama. Brad's place is literally a zoo. And there's another episode of Brad's Beef.Listen, enjoy, and spread the word. Thanks for listening and supporting Idiot Sticks.2025-03-0624 minIdiot SticksSeason 5 Episode 4 Brendan Has Another Strange Voicemail, Sansom Family Has an Interesting New Year's Meal, and Biloxi StarsSend us a textListen to a voicemail Brendan received with some devastating news about his family just after Christmas. Brendan was completely unaware. Brad and Brendan discuss their family New Year's Day lunch when a stranger does something super weird. Later, Brad discusses his recent trip to Biloxi where, once again, a stranger does something ridiculous.Listen, enjoy, and spread the word. Thanks for listening to Idiot Sticks.2025-02-2026 minIdiot SticksSeason 5 Episode 3 Brendan's 50th Part 2Send us a textAgain, Brad and Jennifer make Brendan's 50th birthday super special. And fun times are had.Listen, enjoy, and spread the word. Thanks for listening to Idiot Sticks.2025-02-0641 minIdiot SticksSeason 5 Episode 2 Part 1Send us a textBrendan's 50 the birthday celebration. Brad killed it. What a time. Everything Brendan would've wanted.Listen, enjoy, and spread the word. Thanks for listening to Idiot Sticks.2025-01-2335 minIdiot SticksSeason 5 Episode 1 Brad Discusses His Kidney Surgery and Jeremy and Joe Join the PodcastSend us a textAfter Brad's diagnosis of kidney cancer, we discuss his surgery and the post op experience. We have guest appearances by Jeremy and Joe. A lot of funny and a lot of other good stuff.Listen, enjoy, and spread the word. Thanks for listening to Idiot Sticks.2025-01-0936 minIdiot SticksSeason 4 Episode 26 Merry Christmas-Our Dads and ImpatienceSend us a textBrad, Brendan, and Jeremy discuss their dads and how impatient they were, and how it definitely rubbed off on us.Listen, enjoy and spread the word. Thanks for supporting the podcast.2024-12-2528 minIdiot SticksSeason 4 Episode 25 More Medical Drama but With a Different SansomSend us a textBrendan has a heart cath. There's some funny stuff. Listen, enjoy, and spread the word.2024-12-1230 minIdiot SticksSeason 4 Episode 24 Conspiracy TheoriesSend us a textBrad, Brendan, and Amanda discuss conspiracy theories.Listen, enjoy, and spread the word. Thanks for supporting the podcast.2024-11-2824 minIdiot SticksSeason 4 Episode 23 Brad and Amanda's Summer VacationSend us a textThe fellas welcome Brad's wife, Amanda, back to the show. Brad and Amanda discuss their summer vacation and all the shenanigans that come with a Sansom excursion.Listen, enjoy, and spread the word. Thanks for listening to Idiot Sticks.2024-11-1431 minIdiot SticksSeason 4 SPECIAL EPISODE Brad Gives Some Major NewsSend us a textBrad, Brendan, and Jeremy are on the podcast. This episode, Brad explains his journey where he discovers he has cancer. It's not as jovial as usual, but we try to add some humor to Brad's diagnosis of renal cancer. Updates to follow. Everyone that listens please send your good vibes Brad's way. Thank you all.Listen, enjoy, and spread the word. Thanks for supporting Idiot Sticks.2024-11-0526 minIdiot SticksSeason 4 Episode 22 Brendan and a Roach (the bug kind) and Other Funny AnecdotesSend us a textBrendan hates roaches but, against his better judgement, approached one in his garage. And a few other hilarious stories.Listen, enjoy, and spread the word. Thanks for supporting Idiot Sticks like a well made jockey strap.2024-10-3136 minIdiot SticksSeason 4 Episode 21 Brendan and Jennifer Go to Chicago (Part 2)Send us a textPart 2 of Brendan and Jennifer's trip to Chicago includes being the butt of some jokes at 2nd City, another Pearl Jam show, the Lincoln Park Zoo, and a Cubs game.Listen, enjoy, and spread the word. Thanks for supporting Idiot Sticks.2024-10-1731 minIdiot SticksSeason 4 Episode 20 Brendan and Jennifer Go to Chicago (Part 1) and Some Birthday ShoutoutsSend us a textBrendan and Jennifer go to Chicago for their anniversary trip/Pearl Jam shows.Listen, enjoy, and spread the word. Thanks for supporting Idiot Sticks.2024-10-0323 minIdiot SticksSeason 4 SPECIAL EPISODE...Brad's Birthday but It's Not All HappySend us a textBrendan travels to Brad's house to "surprise" him for his birthday, but Amanda has already mentioned the surprise to Brad. Regardless, we had a good time despite the house issues that occurred at Brendan's house this week, and a major sewage issue at Brad's just a few hours after Brendan arrived.Listen, enjoy, and spread the word. Thanks for listening to Idiot Sticks.2024-09-1324 minIdiot SticksSeason 4 Episode 17 Funny Neighborhood Facebook Posts and Huntsville Comedy ShowSend us a textBrad discusses anxiety ridden and other interesting Facebook posts from the "neighborhood" pages. Jeremy joins the podcast for this episode, and the fellas discuss their trip to Huntsville to see Nate Bargatze.Listen, enjoy, and spread the word. Thanks for supporting Idiot Sticks.2024-08-2230 minIdiot SticksSeason 4 Episode 13 Brad Visits London Part 2Send us a textPart 2 of 2 of Brad and Amanda's adventures to London.Listen, enjoy, and spread the word. Thanks for tuning in to Idiot Sticks the Podcast.2024-06-2736 minIdiot SticksSeason 4 Episode 12 Brad Visits London Part 1Send us a textBrad and Amanda go to London. This is part 1 of a 2 part series about their adventures.Listen, enjoy, and spread the word. Thanks for tuning in to Idiot Sticks the Podcast.2024-06-1333 minIdiot SticksSeason 4 Episode 10 Vasectomies and a Camping TripSend us a textBrad discusses his experiences with multiple vasectomies (yes, multiple). Brendan recalls a camping trip with his buddy Jeff when Jeff asks his dad, "Do you think we'll see a BEER?"Laugh, enjoy, and spread the word. Thanks for listening.2024-05-1629 minIdiot SticksSeason 4 Episode 9 Baseball Camp and Weird Al and GallagherSend us a textBrad and Jax attend a father-son baseball camp. Brad wins the game with a walk-off dinger, possibly the longest home run in Auburn father-son baseball camp history. Then the guys discuss 2 interesting characters, Weird Al and Gallagher.Laugh, enjoy, and spread the word. Thanks for listening.2024-05-0230 minIdiot SticksSeason 4 Episode 8 Twins Get a Birthday Shout Out, TOOL, and a Plane CrashSend us a textWe wish Stella and Jax a happy birthday. Those jokers are turning 11! Brad and Brendan recall the TOOL concert (thanks to Jennifer for the tickets and the pre-game festivities). Also, Brad witnessed a plane crash.Enjoy, laugh, and spread the word. Thanks for listening.2024-04-1834 minIdiot SticksSeason 4 Episode 7 BREAKING NEWS...Brad Has a Pipe BurstSend us a textAnother house mishap at the younger Sansom's household. Yes, it's hard to believe something else could actually go wrong.Enjoy another tale from the house of Sansom. Thanks for listening. Spread the word.2024-04-0431 minIdiot SticksSeason 4 Episode 6 Spelling Bees and Hands Free DrivingSend us a textThe fellas discuss Stella's spelling bee and Brendan recalls the time he represented his class in the school spelling bee. The 2nd half of the show is dedicated to discussing "hands free driving" and what a terrible idea it is.Enjoy. Thanks for listening. Spread the word.2024-03-2127 minIdiot SticksSeason 4 Episode 5 Brad Has a Health ScareSend us a text2024-03-0727 minIdiot SticksSeason 4 Episode 4 Thanksgiving 2023 and Brendan Returns to Six FlagsSend us a textThe idiots recall their 2023 Thanksgiving festivities, and Brendan discusses another interesting trip to Six Flags over Georgia.2024-02-2240 minIdiot SticksSeason 4 Episode 2 Joe Adams Explains the Importance of Colon Screening and Brendan Has a Minor Medical EmergencySend us a textBrendan has a minor medical emergency. It's funny. Joe describes his story with colon cancer and is extremely candid about having cancer, his treatment, his surgeries, and the importance of getting screened for colon cancer.Listen, enjoy, and spread the word. Get screened for colon cancer when you are of the proper age.2024-01-2545 minIdiot SticksSeason 4 Episode 1 The Fellas Recall Some DMB Show AdventuresSend us a textBrendan, Brad, and Jeremy discuss adventures at Dave Matthews concerts. Really fun episode about the guys travelling to the shows.Listen, enjoy, and spread the word. 2024-01-1127 minIdiot SticksSeason 3 Episode 25 Brendan Goes to See Seinfeld and Mobile Food OrdersSend us a textBrendan and Jennifer go on a date to see Jerry Seinfeld. Afterwards, Brendan discusses mobile orders at fast food restaurants and how "awesome" they are.Listen, enjoy, and spread the word. Thanks for listening to Idiot Sticks and for sharing our podcast. Be on the lookout for our newest podcast, SPORTS IN OUR SHORTS, coming soon to all major podcast directories.2023-12-1428 minIdiot SticksSeason 3 Episode 24 Caleb (Graycie's boyfriend) Graduates and, My God, Brad Has More House IssuesSend us a textBrad discusses going to Caleb's graduation and the "after party". And, once again, the money pit strikes with a vengeance.Listen, enjoy, and spread the word. Thanks for listening to Idiot Sticks and sharing our podcast.Be on the lookout for our newest podcast, SPORTS IN OUR SHORTS, coming soon to all major podcast directories.2023-11-3028 minIdiot SticksSeason 3 Episode 23 Brendan Has More Boat IssuesSend us a textBuying a boat was a great idea, until we actually bought a boat. Brendan continues to find ways for people to mess up his dream of being a boat owner.Listen, enjoy, and spread the word. Thank you for listening to Idiot Sticks and sharing our podcast.Be on the lookout for our newest podcast, SPORTS IN OUR SHORTS, available now on major podcast directories. 2023-11-1624 minIdiot SticksSeason 3 Episode 22 Animals Dying and Brad and Amanda Have More House IssuesSend us a textThis episode is devoted to the continuing saga of issues at the home of Brad and Amanda Sansom. Pets take the long nap and more issues arise in the money pit.Listen, enjoy, and spread the word. Thanks for listening to Idiot Sticks and for sharing our podcast.Be on the lookout for our newest podcast, SPORTS IN OUR SHORTS, coming soon to all major podcast directories.2023-11-0226 minIdiot SticksSeason 3 Episode 20 More Boat Adventures for the SansomsSend us a textBrad borrows the boat and has a wonderful family adventure. Brendan has to pick up the boat from Brad's and it is not without incident.Listen, enjoy, and spread the word. Thanks for listening to Idiot Sticks.2023-10-0529 minIdiot SticksSeason 3 Episode 17-Brendan Takes Ellie to See Taylor SwiftSend us a textFor Ellie's 16th birthday, she got tickets to see Taylor Swift. Naturally, Brendan took her to the concert.Listen, enjoy, and spread the word. Thanks for listening to Idiot Sticks.2023-08-2430 minIdiot SticksSeason 3 Episode 16-Brad Has Unending House IssuesSend us a textBrad's patience is tested again with more things going wrong with his house. You think you're tired of hearing about them, just try living with all this mess.Listen, enjoy, and spread the word. Thanks for listening to Idiot Sticks.2023-08-1025 minIdiot SticksSeason 3 Episode 15-Brendan's Family Vacation to NYC-Part 2Send us a textBrendan and Brad discuss Brendan's annual family trip. This year it was to New York City. This is part 2 of 2.Listen, enjoy, and spread the word. Thanks for listening to Idiot Sticks.2023-07-2732 minIdiot SticksSeason 3 Episode 14-Brendan's Family Vacation to NYC-Part 1Send us a textBrendan and Brad discuss Brendan's annual family vacation. This year it was to New York City. This is part 1 of 2.Listen, enjoy, and spread the word. Thanks for listening to Idiot Sticks.2023-07-1328 minIdiot SticksSeason 3 Episode 11 Brendan's Furniture Update and Brad Goes to VegasSend us a textBrendan finally has his furniture debacle resolved. Brad takes a work trip to Las Vegas. Listen, enjoy, and spread the word.2023-06-0130 minIdiot SticksSeason 3 Episode 10 Fish Fakes Its Death and Brendan Gets COVID and Amanda Gets AdmittedSend us a textStarting off this episode, we wish Jax and Stella a Happy 10th Birthday. Brendan feeds Evie's fish only to discover the fish has plans for him. The fellas then discuss Brendan's solid immune system, and then Brendan gets COVID. The remainder of the podcast is Amanda getting admitted to the hospital and all that goes with it.Listen, enjoy, and spread the word. Thanks for listening to Idiot Sticks.2023-05-1830 minIdiot SticksSeason 3 Episode 8 Brad Brendan and Sass Continue to PartySend us a textThe fellas continue discussing some college days and having fun, although Brad explains to his kids the dangers of combining alcohol with driving while discussing a wreck he and his buddy Sam had. The guys then talk about LC hitting his head on an air conditioning unit.Brendan and Brad mention some stories about their dad, how he thought we were just big idiots, and one of his favorite sayings, "The king's law don't apply to the king's men."They finish this episode with fun stories from Brad's house in Prattville.2023-04-2026 minIdiot SticksSeason 3 Episode 7 Brad and Sass at Wok and Roll and Parties in Tuscaloosa-Part 1Send us a text2023-04-0628 minIdiot SticksSeason 3 Episode 6 Brendan Gives a Victory Yell, Brad's Beef, and More FiresSend us a textWelcome to Episode 6 of Season 3 of Idiot Sticks. Brendan forgets Evie's flowers for her pageant. Confusion ensues. Brendan breaks out the victory yell for the first time on the podcast and scares unknowing patrons at the pageant.Stay tuned for another episode of Brad's Beef. Yes, I would like a bag. This leads into an impromptu Brendan's Beef, and then, perhaps, an earmuffs moment when Sass talks about his first Alabama football game.Brendan fights a neighborhood fire. Stella thinks she has burned down a condo building with her steami...2023-03-2327 minIdiot SticksSeason 3 Episode 5 Fake Accents and Christmas Dog PhotosSend us a textThe fellas, actually just Brad, begin the episode explaining how accents are fake. According to Brad, recording artists that are from the UK or Australia or any other country that speaks "English" have fake accents because when they sing, it sounds like American English. Thus their normal speaking accents are fake. Decide for yourself. The argument is valid...well, not really.Brad mentions his fear of clowns, and why this would prevent him from being a successful bull rider. He also states he can no longer drink Sprite because it now comes...2023-03-0927 minIdiot SticksSeason 3 Episode 4 Grandmas Blanket and Rehearsal JerrySend us a textThe fellas are at it again. On this episode of Idiot Sticks, neither Brad nor Brendan can be trusted with, well anything really, but, in this case, a blanket that belongs to grandma. Heirloom blankets are the least of Brendan and Brad's concerns. By the way, these idiots were tasked with moving furniture. It went just as flawlessly as you might expect. Years of bad luck to come.Neither Brendan nor Brad care for tomfoolery, yet Brad committed this mortal sin during Brendan's rehearsal for one of the greatest events of his l...2023-02-2330 minIdiot SticksSeason 3 Episode 3 Teenage DriversSend us a textIdiot Sticks, Brad and Brendan, back for Episode 3 of Season 3. To start, Brendan gives an update on the furniture situation. Next, Brendan mentions how his kids nearly burned the house down, but fortunately he and Jennifer walked in just in time to put out the microwave fire that the kids didn't even notice. Brendan tries to reach out to help Brad and Amanda have a romantic night, stating he and Jennifer will watch all of our 8 or 9 kids, but they both declined. Ultimately, Brad pays the price by riding with Ellie as s...2023-02-0929 minIdiot SticksSeason 3 Episode 2 Brad and Brendan Discuss Spam Calls and a Furniture NightmareSend us a textBrad begins the podcast discussing spam calls, and he plays a couple of the calls he's recently encountered. After that, the guys discuss the process Brendan has gone through to get a new bedroom suit for his oldest daughter, Ellie. And the saga is still ongoing. Brendan completes the episode by naming the furniture store multiple times, Ashley Furniture.Listen, enjoy, and spread the word. Thanks for listening to Idiot Sticks.2023-01-2632 minIdiot SticksSeason 3 Episode 1 Brad and Brendan Welcome Amanda Back to Discuss EVEN MORE House IssuesSend us a textBrad and Brendan have Amanda back on the podcast to discuss MORE house issues. Brad and Amanda continue to have issues with their sewage. Brendan discusses a leaky tub above his kitchen sink, and he finds that the plumber and the tub repairman are at odds on who needs to fix the problem. And, of course, Brad has multiple problems with his septic system right after the birth of his new baby and right before Thanksgiving, ruining multiple family's Thanksgiving.Listen, enjoy, and spread the word. Thanks for listening to Idiot Stick...2023-01-1228 minIdiot SticksSeason 2 Episode 26 Brad and Brendan Welcome Amanda and They Discuss the Baby-Maddie JordanSend us a textBrad and Brendan welcome Amanda back to the podcast. There is a baby announcement and Brad and Amanda discuss their experience with the maternity health care industry as they welcome Maddie Jordan to the world. There is discussion of a midwife, waiting rooms, and how NOT going into labor can sometimes mean more headaches for the parents. There was an admission through the Emergency Room, multiple IV attempts for mom, and other funny misadventures for the proud parents.Listen, enjoy, and spread the word. Thanks for listening to Idiot Sticks.2022-12-2930 minIdiot SticksSeason 2 Episode 25 Brad on Rick and Bubba, Old Time Sayings, and Brad Meets a Big WigSend us a textBrad and Brendan have Jeremy back on the podcast. At the beginning, Brad lets us listen to his impression of Harry Carey that has been on Rick and Bubba multiple times. The big time radio guys love his rendition. After that, we discuss some old time sayings and their meanings, or our versions anyway. Jerome makes a terrible dad joke. Brad mentions, more than 5 times, that he was standing in line to see the Hayriders when he decided to jump on an innocent bull. In the last segment, Brad meets a big wig at wor...2022-12-1532 minIdiot SticksSeason 2 Episode 24 Brad Brendan and Jeremy Discuss Home Run Records, Steroids, and other Debatable Sports StuffSend us a textBrad and Brendan welcome Jeremy back to the podcast to discuss sports stations breaking in on every channel to watch Aaron Judge break an American League record...not a Major League Baseball record. We discuss this topic and other "records" of this type. After that, we discuss the steroid era in baseball, and if steroids should be legal in baseball. We continue discussing other debatable topics in sports. According to us, we make some great points that we are right about...at least according to Idiot Sticks.Listen, enjoy, and spread the...2022-12-0129 minIdiot SticksSeason 2 Episode 23 Jeremy Sasser Returns and Brad and Brendan Have Lots of Questions...It's HilariousSend us a textThe fellas welcome Jeremy Sasser back for another episode. They begin by revealing that Mr. Sasser was featured in the teacher spotlight at the middle school where Jeremy molds the minds of 8th graders. Although married with 3 kids, Jeremy highlights his dog Arya in his interview, mentioning the boxer dog no less than 4 times. Jeremy then explains that Arya has been through rigorous allergy testing, and it is discovered that she can only eat...ham sandwiches, which she gets 3 of twice a day. The fellas have many questions about this, and it is uncl...2022-11-1728 min
B.E.S.T Self PodcastCould Change Your Life Today-Brendan KaneHaving worked with celebrities Taylor Swift, Rihanna, and Adriana Lima in addition to major corporations MTV, Viacom, Paramount Pictures and IKEA, Brendan Kane has generated over $1 billion in revenue in the digital strategy footprint. Brendan Kane, the operator of the first ever YouTube influencing campaign, joins host Brad Dalton today on the B.E.S.T. Self Podcast! Since 2005, Brendan and his team at Hook Point have generated 60 billion views and 100+ million followers for the content they have worked on.Brendan is an outside-of-the-box thinker, speaker, and best selling author who empowers brands to...2022-11-0821 minIdiot SticksSeason 2 Episode 22 Brad and Brendan Discuss Dreams, a BTR Concert, and NibblesSend us a textOn the latest episode of Idiot Sticks, Brad and Brendan discuss dreams they had around the same time. Brad dreams that Amanda had the baby while he was at work, and she did not want to bother him with it. Brendan dreams Jennifer had a toothpick punctured through her lip, and she was not disturbed by it. Brad then discusses taking his kids to see Big Time Rush and surprising them with Meet and Greet passes and the fact that no one can get the name Sansom correct. Finally, Brad tells of a sad...2022-11-0333 minIdiot SticksSeason 2 Episode 21 Brendan and Family Go to Six Flags and the Lake and Brendan and Jennifer Go to a ConcertSend us a textOn this episode, Brendan and Brad discuss a few adventures that Brendan and his family have had in the summer of 2022. Listen as Brendan discusses getting stuck on a ride at Six Flags. Then Brendan and Brad talk about the family trip that Brendan took to Lake Logan Martin, and Brendan gets a flat tire on his boat trailer, and he has no tools to fix the flat. Lastly, Brendan mentions trying to stop and get Jennifer something to eat before they go to a concert in Birmingham, but all the fast food res...2022-10-2032 minIdiot SticksSeason 2 Bonus Fall Episode Working a Concession Stand and the Colon BroomSend us a textOn this special fall episode, the guys start by giving out some birthday shout-outs. Afterwards, Brendan discusses working a concession stand at Bryant-Denny stadium for a fundraiser for Ellie's soccer team. Brendan's first mistake was being positive about a great parking space he found first thing that morning. Just downhill from there. The concession stand did not feature many items, there was cold nacho cheese and pretzels, and the health department showed up. Later, the guys discuss drug commercials, the smiling actors, and the terrible side effects drugs have. Finally, Brad brings up the co...2022-10-1331 min
Fruiting Body Podcast (Phuket, Thailand)The Life of Local UFC Thailand Fighters || BRAD RIDDELL (E63P1) @Brad Quake Riddell - Quake Combat is a New Zealand Professional MMA Athlete, and he is currently competing in the UFC’s Lightweight division. We met up with Brad while he was training at Bangtao Muay Thai & MAA right in our backyard on the island of Phuket for his upcoming fight at UFC 281 on November.12th against Renato “Moicano” Carnerio.The New Zealand born MMA Athlete started off his fighting career as a Kickboxer, in which he fought around the world, while calling Tiger Muay Thai in Phuket his home for a substantial portion of his 20s. Join...2022-10-1122 minIdiot SticksSeason 2 Episode 20 Brendan Brad Amanda and Charlotte-SeattleSend us a text2022-10-0632 minIdiot SticksSeason 2 Episode 19 Aquatic Adventures and Zoo KeepingSend us a textOn this episode of Idiot Sticks, the fellas discuss some aquatic adventures they went on during honeymoons and family vacations. Brad tries to snorkel with broken equipment. Brendan gets certified to scuba dive in a 3ft pool for 7 minutes, and then realizes that was not a proper certification. Brendan goes swimming with manatees, having to kayak to the manatee hole, all while looking like a manatee himself in a wet suit.Later the fellas discuss zookeeping and what that entails. Brendan discusses his experience as a zookeeper and Brad details how much...2022-09-2230 minIdiot SticksSeason 2 Episode 18-Brad Brendan and Jeremy Go to FargoSend us a text2022-09-0844 minIdiot SticksSeason 2 Episode 17-Helen GA Part 2-Kayaking and Six FlagsSend us a textThe fellas welcome Jeremy back to the show for the 2nd half of the Helen, GA trip. The fellas are taking requests for Brad and Amanda's baby girl's name. Send recommendations to comments@idiotstickspodcast.com.While in Helen, we decided to do some family kayaking. As you might imagine, this did not go well. We set off on the river in several kayaks with only 1 or 2 "experienced" kayakers. After the kayaking debacle, we decided Six Flags would be a family adventure that could not go wrong. That's always a gamble...2022-08-2546 minIdiot SticksSeason 2 Episode 16 Helen GA for the Sansom Gender Reveal-Part 1Send us a textBrad and Amanda are having the gender reveal, and Brendan and family plan to be there. Brendan gets permission to make a fool of himself for the event. See the gender reveal video on our Facebook page. Close your eyes if you hate fat dudes in a leotard. Brad has to avoid CPR at a grocery store, and afterwards has to ask the cashier for his groceries back when the couple in front of him wants his bagels.Unfortunately, Brendan does not fall off a cliff after revealing the gend...2022-08-1127 minIdiot SticksSeason 2 Episode 15 Brad and Brendan Annual Golf Trip-Detroit Part 2Send us a textBrendan and Brad have been taking an annual golf trip for the past 3 years. Listen in as we discuss the 2022 version to Detroit and Canada.This is part 2 of our golf trip to Detroit. Brad has to buy new golf shoes because his got soaked...somehow. Once again, Brad is awesome at golf and Brendan sucks. We decided to try another casino on Saturday night. We were nearly t-boned on the way there when our Uber driver ran a stop sign. While at the casino, two fellas had an argume...2022-07-2834 minIdiot SticksSeason 2 Episode 14 Brad and Brendan Annual Golf Trip-Detroit Part 1Send us a textBrendan and Brad have been taking an annual golf trip for the past 3 years. Listen in as we discuss the 2022 version to Detroit and Canada. We discuss our flights to Detroit. We talk about our first hour when we thought we had won enough money at Keno to pay for the entire trip. Enjoy us talking about an escape room experience and our journey to and from downtown Detroit to take in a Tigers game and try our hand at a real casino.Thank for listening. Enjoy, laugh, and spread the word...2022-07-1434 minIdiot SticksSeason 2 Episode 13 Brad Delivers Exciting News and He and Brendan Discuss the Details of Trip to Tell the InlawsSend us a textThe fellas begin the episode by wishing Brad's wife and Idiot Sticks star, Amanda, a Happy Birthday. After, Brad delivers some earth shattering news. A huge announcement for his family, the entire Sansom family, and the Idiot Sticks community. After the big announcement, Brad and Brendan discuss Brad's travels to deliver the news to other family members. Obviously, things did not go great on his travels, with airport mishaps, hotel mishaps, and run-ins with rideshare drivers.Download, listen, enjoy, and spread the word. Thanks for all of you that listen. It has be...2022-06-3036 minIdiot SticksSeason 2 Episode 12 Brad and Brendan Welcome a New Guest and Discuss Old Times with Tray IveySend us a textThe fellas welcome a new guest to the podcast, a long time friend of Brendan's, Tray Ivey. We learn about Tray's first bike and how he could ride flawlessly at age 5. There's brief mention of the Tri-Hi Y Fry Guy, as Tray was also in the club. Tray and Brendan discuss the time Tray's dad, in tighty whities, caught us listening to Eazy E on the sweet stereo system Tray got to use for the summer. Tray discusses his cotton scouting job he had in high school, and the company even gave him a veh...2022-06-1636 minIdiot SticksSeason 2 Episode 11 Brendan and Brad Take a Family Trip to the Lake with the New BoatSend us a textThe guys take the first big trip with the new boat. They discuss getting it to the lake with Jax, the little navigator. Brad forgets an important key to the boat...the key. Brad and Brendan discuss how cold the weather and the water is during this awesome lake and boat vacation. The kids were so desperate to get in the water, they risked their lives for a quick swim. And as Brendan tried to rescue them, he threw the entire safety rope into the lake. Graycie's boyfriend learned that Brad is a big ba...2022-06-0231 minIdiot SticksSeason 2 Episode 10 Brendan and Brad Discuss Kids Birthday Parties and How Things Break when People VisitSend us a textBrendan begins the episode discussing having six 9-year old girls glamping in his backyard for Evie's birthday party. Not once, but twice, the kitchen almost caught fire. The heaters for the freezing cold tent caused all the power in the house to go out...multiple times. Brad later talks about how his house becomes a money pit when people visit, or someone breaks their shoulder. Sewage backed up into his house, things leaked, and heaters went out during the coldest time of the year. Good times for the Sansom fellas.Thanks for l...2022-05-1935 minIdiot SticksSeason 2 Episode 9 Brad and Brendan Discuss Their First Jobs along with Some Other Interesting EmploymentSend us a textBrendan was the Al Bundy of the family at age 15 when his mom made him get job during Spring Break at Shoe City. Brad was a legendary YMCA camp counselor. We have had some interesting job experiences, to say the least.2022-05-0535 minIdiot SticksSeason 2 Episode 8 Brendan Buys a Boat and Brad Had a Boat OnceSend us a textYou've heard us discuss our boat rental experiences. Now we talk about boat ownership. Brendan just bought a new pontoon boat, and it went just like you would expect for a Sansom. There were issues with the trailer, the trailer lights, the towing vehicle, and more. Brad then talks about when he owned a boat, and broke every vessel captain rule almost killing his friend and nearly throwing his mother through the windshield of the boat...only to end up stranded on a sandbar.Listen, enjoy, download, and share with friends and...2022-04-2135 minIdiot SticksSeason 2 Episode 7 Brad and Brendan Welcome Keith Long with More Shoplifting Stories and Other Wild TimesSend us a textThe guys welcome Keith back to the podcast. Keith and Brad tell more stories about shoplifting, including the time Keith worked an overnight shift for Brad. Meanwhile, Brad was at Mardi Gras in New Orleans having a ball while Keith was doing 360s holding a would-be shoplifters hair. Keith details a story about coming out of American Pie in Montgomery and getting on an episode of Cops in Montgomery. Later, Brendan discusses the night he, Tray, and Ben were pulled over at the Shakespeare Festival in Montgomery, but somehow were released, but still had...2022-04-0738 minIdiot SticksSeason 2 Episode 6 Brendan Almost Teaches English in Japan and Brendan Does Actually Move to MontanaSend us a textAt the beginning of this episode, Brad details the new Idiot Sticks bumper music created for us by Brad Edgy. Brendan discusses how he almost went to Ishihara, Japan to teach English, but his girlfriend at the time was having none of it. Next, Brendan discusses his move to Montana, going to an interesting festival, and just winging it with a couple of buddies in Missoula. During the episode, Brad discovers how awesome a political science degree can be, and that political scientists, in fact, do NOT wear lab coats. Brad also...2022-03-2434 minIdiot SticksSeason 2 Episode 5 Brendan and Brad Welcome Keith Long and Joe Adams-Just Listen, It's FunnySend us a textOn this episode, Brad and Brendan welcome Joe Adams back and introduce Keith Long to the podcast. Brad, Keith, and Joe tell stories about their days as Loss Prevention specialists in multiple retail establishments. Joe squares off with the Koolaid-Man and a soda machine gets demolished. Also, Joe is recalled to court to identify some shoplifters from the past, only to discover one of them now has not one leg missing, but both. Joe recalls when he worked at Gayfers, which reminds Brendan to tell the fellas that he was a Gayfers model. Turns...2022-03-1039 minIdiot SticksSeason 2 Episode 4 Brendan Orders Not an IPA, Fast Food Debacles, and Working Around the HouseSend us a textThis episode, Brad and Brendan welcome Jeremy Sasser back to the show. The guys discuss some funny restaurant mishaps. Brendan sounds like an uppity beer snob, even though he really has no idea what he's talking about. There's discussion about fast food restaurants and how much fun it is ordering at a drive thru. During the last half of the podcast, the fellas recount how working around the house is not something that ends in happiness and satisfaction. Jeremy decides to order a "training" bench, whatever that is2022-02-2444 minIdiot SticksSeason 2 Episode 3 Brendan and Brad Discuss Some Run-ins with DentistsSend us a textThe fellas begin the discussion about Brendan's recent tooth issue. Brendan is shy in expressing how awesome his teeth are, but now a minor tragedy has befallen his beautiful chompers. Listen as Brendan discusses going to a dental school and getting radiographs, a root canal (under a microscope), and ultimately the tooth had to be removed. Brad explains how his misfortune actually helped him for once. His cap fell off on the same night we first opened the podcast equipment. Ultimately, the new dentist he found saved him from a root canal.2022-02-1032 minIdiot SticksSeason 2 Special Episode for Evie's Birthday Welcoming Granny, Aunt May, and Uncle JackSend us a textEvie Sansom turns 9 years old today, but her alter ego, Granny, is 121 years old. Granny and Brendan welcome Granny's two bingo buddies, Aunt May and Uncle Jack. It is clear from the beginning that Uncle Jack has no idea where he is. The old folks discuss how they met, where they live, their kids (adopted or otherwise). Brendan inquires about many things with these bingo partners, and it remains unclear if any of them understand reality.HAPPY BIRTHDAY EVIE, er GRANNY. We love you and we love having Granny on the podca...2022-02-0121 minIdiot SticksIdiot Sticks Season 2 Episode 2 Atlanta Bachelor-Bachelorette Party and Charlotte Calls InSend us a textBrendan and Brad welcome Jeremy and Amanda back to the podcast. The crew discusses Brad and Amanda's dual bachelor-bachelorette party weekend in Atlanta. We performed a social experiment to determine the probability of someone turning down a high-five. We discuss several events of the weekend, including one night Brendan sat at a bar petting a dog and lighting matchbooks until the bartender made him stop doing both. Then Amanda's friend, Charlotte joins the podcast. Charlotte is the premier human that knows the capital of every country on earth. We continue to discuss events that o...2022-01-2733 minIdiot SticksIdiot Sticks Season 2 Episode 1 Seattle and New York Dave Matthews with Amanda and JeremySend us a textBrendan, Brad, Amanda, and Jeremy discuss a couple of trips Brad and Amanda took to see Dave Matthews. Both trips proved to be bad ideas, as COVID and the Sansom luck intervened. The 4 of them discuss all the things that usually happen to Sansoms when they travel. An airline "upgrade" that resulted in zero benefit. A woman throws up right behind Amanda. A glow stick lady wears out Brad's cap. And the group explain "wrestling chairs". Enjoy Season 2 of Idiot Sticks.2022-01-1334 minIdiot SticksIdiot Sticks Episode 16 Brad and Brendan Camp at Gulf ShoresSend us a textBrad and Brendan discuss the time they decided to tent camp at Gulf Shores State Park. Brendan had a massive tent, and he even let Brad have his own room. The guys talk about how comfortable tent camping is...especially if one of you has a fold out cot, an inflatable queen size mattress, and comfy linens...oh and a space heater. The elderly neighbors at the campgrounds apparently do not appreciate being awakened by the sound of two idiots chopping wood at 6:30 in the morning. The fellas venture to the Florabama multiple time...2021-12-1631 minIdiot SticksIdiot Sticks Episode 15 Brad Brendan and Special Guest Joe AdamsSend us a textBrad and Brendan welcome a new guest, Brad's friend Joe Adams. Brad and Joe discuss a trip or two to Atlanta for a couple of football games. It's never quite clear what year any of these events happened. Brad gets removed from a bar in Atlanta as his best friend Wayne Mills is not in the mood to have Brad come on stage with him on one particular night. Later, Brad and Joe explain how they got the perfect picture on the log flume at Six Flags after only 57 trips down the big slid...2021-12-0231 minIdiot SticksIdiot Sticks Episode 14 Brads Beef-Strike 3 Calls and Officiating and Instant ReplaySend us a textBrad begins the episode with his beef regarding baseball umpires and their animated strike 3 calls. This leads to Brad and Brendan having an animated discussion about instant replay in sports and officiating overall. The guys are clear that if society deems officials necessary, then we should leave all calls on the field of play to those highly paid officials.This is one of the most passionate discussions Brendan and Brad have had, and they both think everyone should agree with them.2021-11-1836 minIdiot SticksIdiot Sticks Episode 13 Brendan, Brad, and Amanda Discuss House IssuesSend us a textBrad and Brendan discuss home warranties and how "easy" they are to use. Brendan discusses moving into a new home and how instantly everything tears up. They are not quite 24 hours into the home and the heat does not work, in February. Something else that is important in Feb is hot water, which isnt working. Did we mention the dryer, fridge, garbage disposal..... It may be easier to tell you all what is working.... Also, Brad and Amanda discuss their house issues. Is it falling down, turns out the professionals that tell you whethe...2021-11-0448 minIdiot SticksIdiot Sticks Episode 12 Brad and Brendan Take a Trip to DenverSend us a textOn episode 12, Brad and Brendan discuss their annual golf trip. This time they venture to Denver. They see some interesting things at the airport in Birmingham that make them question why some people even leave the house. Can you leave your pacemaker at a bar?? Is it appropriate to walk into a bar at the airport, order a beer, walk around the airport area, then sit in a wheelchair when its time to board the plane? Ironically Brendan's golf buddy Ray ends up in Colorado around the same time and meets us to play...2021-10-2129 minIdiot SticksIdiot Sticks Episode 11 Bounty Hunters and Miscellaneous Sansom LuckSend us a textIn Episode 11, we explain the role of bounty hunters in society. We've previously discussed county coroners, and now we try to figure out the legality of bounty hunters, their profession, and the current bounty hunting situation involving the most current bounty hunter...Dog. Next, we continue to explore the curse of being a Sansom. We discuss the irony of a wing joint having zero wings. Next, Brad explains how his rehab post knee surgery happens much sooner than expected. Then Brad amazingly finds his lost rehab shoes on the side of the r...2021-10-0730 minIdiot SticksEpisode 10 Brendan Brad and Jeremy and a Stolen Vehicle, Stuff Stolen from a Vehicle, and moreSend us a textWe welcome fan favorite Jeremy back to he podcast. On this episode, Brendan, Brad, and Jeremy discuss the time Brad got his truck stolen, and he made it super easy for the thieves. All they did was steal the truck, commit some robberies, and return the vehicle to almost the exact same spot...with nothing missing. Next, we discuss another robbery that occurred on Brad and Amanda's combined bachelor/bachelorette weekend. We also discuss Brad leaving prominent events like concerts and football games early and how that usually ends up positive...except the...2021-09-2336 minIdiot SticksEpisode 9 Special Guest Jeremy Sasser and Health IssuesSend us a textFinally, we welcome Jeremy Sasser to the podcast. On this episode, we discuss some health issues including the time Brendan passed out in the ER on Christmas Day. Jeremy discusses his dominance on the basketball court against 8th graders that resulted in a knee injury. Later Jeremy explains his rigorous training regimen for who knows what...which also led to him being attacked by a dog, leading to him needing a tetanus shot?? Brad tells a story about Brendan controlling the microphone during a night of football, guitars, and singing. And Brad explains how a...2021-09-0930 minIdiot SticksEpisode 8 Our Eldest Children...Graycie and Ellie SansomSend us a textOn Episode 8 of Idiot Sticks, Graycie and Ellie Sansom, our eldest children sit in and discuss some recent vacations. The girls talk about their addiction to their phones. Brad and Graycie discuss their train ride to Washington, DC, an F bomb that was dropped in front of them by a grown woman, and Brad attempting to pinch Graycie for a laugh, but it was actually an elderly woman. Brendan and Ellie talk about their trip to Williamsburg, VA, Brendan cracked his phone screen at a water park, and all of us discuss some adv...2021-08-2638 minIdiot SticksIdiot Sticks Episode 7 Amanda as a Sansom, Karma with Snakes, Brad's Car IssuesSend us a textOn this episode, Brendan and Brad welcome Brad's wife, Amanda, as she sits in with us to explain what it's like now that she is a Sansom. The three of us discuss karma with snakes, and the fact that we hate those slithery animals, and we also hate mice. Later we discuss Brad's misfortunes with automobiles, and how they malfunction constantly. And we discuss how Google earth captured a fantastic image of Brad's home on the exact day he got his car stuck in the mud.2021-08-1241 minIdiot SticksIdiot Sticks Episode 6 Insects and DonutsSend us a textBrad and Brendan discuss insects that do nothing except annoy and disgust people. Next, the two idiots talk about their favorite donut and the perfect job...donut tester.2021-07-2931 minIdiot SticksIdiot Sticks Episode 5 Dumb College Courses and our first guestSend us a textBrendan and Brad discuss courses offered at higher learning institutions that may or may not only exist to boost GPA. Remember learning the art of pickleball, badminton, and even bowling. Afterwards, Brad and Brendan welcome their first podcast guest on Idiot Sticks...Amanda Sansom. Not only did she play college hockey, she is Brad's wife.2021-07-1524 minIdiot SticksIdiot Sticks Episode 4 Beach Traffic and County CoronersSend us a textBrad and Brendan discuss the misery of beach traffic and a parasailing misadventure. Next, Brad and Brendan talk about county coroners, their role, and whether they are really necessary. At the end, Brad explains when he witnessed an unnecessary Heimlich maneuver.2021-07-0131 minIdiot SticksIdiot Sticks Episode 3 Golfing and BoatingSend us a textBrad and Brendan plan a bachelor party for a friend filled with fun; unfortunately fun did not make an appearance. Brad and Brendan decide renting boats for there families will be a good idea, turns out it was not.2021-06-1735 minIdiot SticksIdiot Sticks Episode 2 Rafting the Ocoee and That Poor ChimpSend us a textBrendan shares that he was a member of an elite YMCA club, and Brad sets fire to important documents. And a monkey never had a chance.2021-05-3043 minIdiot SticksIdiot Sticks Episode 1 Hotel Experience and Birthday Cake Customer ServiceSend us a textBrendan had a terrible (but usual) hotel experience and ends up naked, and Brad encounters a customer service person that decides Brad is at fault.2021-05-2133 min
From the TouchlineBrendan - Vision For LifeRev Brad Kenney looks briefly at the life of Saint Brendan the Navigator. Brendan’s life was one spent exploring the world that God was sending he and others out into, but Brendan begins his journey on top of a mountain praying, to discern if God is really calling him into this amazing journey.
Maybe God is calling you to something amazing. Maybe you need to get away to a mountaintop to pray.
Rev Brad also reads a portion of Brendan’s mountaintop prayer from Celtic Daily Prayer.
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