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Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastBYU Movement On Final Day Of Football Transfer Portal Window + BYU-Texas Tech PreviewWe've reached the final day of the 2026 Transfer Portal window in college football. Where do things stand for BYU football? KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper goes over the latest movement in the portal for the Cougars, including a commitment from Mississippi State transfer cornerback Jayven Williams.
Also, in this episode of Cougar Tracks, Michigan cornerbacks coach Jernaro Gilford sent a kind departing message to BYU as he settles in with the Wolverines.
Then, finally, BYU basketball preview for the Top-15 showdown against the Texas Tech Red Raiders.
Mitch caught up with Lubbock...
2026-01-1636 min
Dutch By Association - A Northwest Iowa PodcastSioux City SpewWayne returns from Vegas and thinks bringing his family there would be a good idea. Mitch disagrees (go figure). We talk about the Siouxland Conference, Asa in public, Wayne's wedding DJ average and Aaron returns to his favorite all-time job, "Master Of Ceremonies".
2025-01-271h 15Dutch By Association - A Northwest Iowa PodcastMitch's Nose JobOur Christmas present to you is our presence! Sorry about the delay, we resolve to return to the regular schedule in 2025. In the mean time, we had a LOT to catch up on!
2024-12-241h 37Dutch By Association - A Northwest Iowa PodcastMitch's Parent's Parent, MitchMitch forces his parents to go on vacation and gives them explicit instructions on how to deal with security. They are ignored. Aaron uncovers carpet-baggers in the city of Spencer. Wayne is further justified in his leaving city council when consecutive meetings deal with "yard art" and we all share a laugh at Aaron's expense when his daughter goes to her first high school dance!
2024-10-041h 13Dutch By Association - A Northwest Iowa PodcastFamily WashclothSurprise, we're not dead (despite Wayne's objections)! We discuss the summer's antics, peel back yet another layer of the onion that is Mitch Giese and Aaron's Dutchness ALMOST bites him and 25 family members in the keister! And finally, we debate the VERY controversial question: "Does the towel forget?"
2024-08-301h 14Dutch By Association - A Northwest Iowa PodcastLegend Lives On From The Floyd On DownJoin us for an epic ride through the past several weeks. There are stories of turmoil, triumph, and one near-death experience. Also, Aaron's cows got out...again. Esta vez es personal.
2024-06-281h 16Dutch By Association - A Northwest Iowa PodcastMedical MarvelSurprise!
Wayne has emergency surgery and we have a surprise sponsor! Hear about Wayne's terrible 2024, the "5 C's of Credit", the worst-case scenario of using YouTube for a public performance. We also talk some "Dad Stuff" so Apple Podcast reviewer Deeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeznuts27 will be very disappointed.
Note: The weight of our awesomeness and arrogance began to show in segment two where the recording gets a little wonky. Stick with it, it only lasts a couple minutes and gets better (that's what she said).
2024-05-151h 23Dutch By Association - A Northwest Iowa PodcastGoing It AloneOMG what's wrong with your face?! That's a topic of conversation. We also talk about how our kids are getting to the age we were when we started getting into trouble, Mitch's un-flappable sense of duty, and our advice to the next generation of would-be business owners.
2024-04-171h 04Dutch By Association - A Northwest Iowa PodcastMitch's Inner MonologueIt's been too long! Join us as we catch up after a long hiatus. In this week's episode, we learn all about disappointment, major awards, 17 more things that piss off Mitch, the Oxford comma, and what life would be like without an inner monologue.
2024-03-261h 13Dutch By Association - A Northwest Iowa PodcastBrock Purdy Stan(Better late than never!)
Wayne recounts yet another instance of general stupidity, Aaron gets caught up with music references from 2006 and Greta gets a new gig!
2024-02-101h 19Dutch By Association - A Northwest Iowa PodcastVox PopuliWayne ends his term on city council and Aaron and Mitch both speak at the meeting as a very hot topic brings a full house. Wayne's farewell speech makes him a legend (in his own mind). Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! We appreciate you more than you know!
2023-12-221h 37Dutch By Association - A Northwest Iowa PodcastSutherland CyclopsWayne involuntarily goes "gluten-free", Aaron tries to be cool and fails (again), and Mitch tries to relive a piece of his history when he goes back to New Orleans and looks for the "one place that the youth pastor took us to accidentally".
2023-12-141h 05Dutch By Association - A Northwest Iowa PodcastTribute - Sponsored by The Chicken Ranch & Dr. BoerIt's not the greatest podcast in the world, it's just a tribute. We discuss trying to give dating advice to the new generation, Mitch shares Wyatt's secrets, Aaron gives the weekly Ezra update and Ava learns a new word. Spread the word!
2023-11-151h 13Dutch By Association - A Northwest Iowa PodcastBulldog Brothel - Sponsored By 14 SpiceChef Justin Berning of Brady's Pub fame stops by to talk about the essential ingredient that makes his food elite! While he's here we talk about growing up in MN and how he had nothing to do with the great Budd'z fire! So stop asking! Aaron finds himself in a fiery situation of his own, and we sample some vintage MD 20/20 (IFYKYK).
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2023-10-121h 24Dutch By Association - A Northwest Iowa PodcastTheatre Of Theft - Sponsored By Bird Seed (no, seriously)Please help, we're thirsty folk: https://venmo.com/u/dbapod
It's harvest time and in honor of that, we go extra wide (much easier to accomplish for us than going extra long)! We talk about Aaron's field day and how not everyone is keen on his profession. We react to Wayne's official non-running for the city council. Mitch gets grossed out by the unclean and we get into a lively argument on how people who call instead of text are WRONG (or not, if you are Mitch). Happy Harvest!
2023-09-281h 28Dutch By Association - A Northwest Iowa PodcastOld School Chicken - Sponsored By The Doon BlueberriesHelp keep us lubricated! https://www.venmo.com/u/dbapod
Doon Blueberries > Todd's Turf Care
Summer comes to an end with a scorcher as Aaron works to keep everyone cool. We learn that Mitch hates Saved By The Bell, which might be his worst take yet. Wayne gets more lessons on "Dutchdom" and the Alons family deals with a medical scare.
2023-09-131h 10Dutch By Association - A Northwest Iowa PodcastWearing My Wife's Muggsy Bogues Jersey - Sponsored By Todd's Turf CareMitch the banker is FINALLY done with his endless vacation, so now we can get back to our very serious work of podcasting. In this extra-long, extra-necessary episode, we tackle life's most pressing issues: concession line etiquette (because that's what the world needs), Asa's immovable opinions on mission trips, and Aaron and Mitch recap their vacation follies. Wayne shares some TI-83 games that no one asked for, and Aaron rants about today's sponsor, Todd's Turf Care, and how much he hates them (but will gladly accept their money).
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2023-08-181h 29Dutch By Association - A Northwest Iowa PodcastThe Confident Idiot - Sponsored by Crouch Construction of PrimgharIt's all Mitch's fault that this episode took so long, just remember that! We talk about Wayne's eventful trip to the Black Hills, Aaron gets even more crotchety but finds his faith restored in at least ONE youth, and Mitch tries to pilot a philosophical conversation about dumbassery along with attempting to say nice things about the city. Your feedback is wanted! E-mail info@dbapod.com
2023-07-131h 21Dutch By Association - A Northwest Iowa PodcastTow of ShameIn this episode, we dive into the listener e-mail bag and find that we have been referenced in a high school chemistry class. Aaron takes a beating from the shade thrown at the western side of Sioux County, Mitch (forcibly) contemplates a city council run, and Wayne's idiotic golf cart saga comes to an unsurprising end. Sponsorships are available - email info@dbapod.com for more information or to tell us how you've referenced us in your child's education!
2023-06-091h 12Dutch By Association - A Northwest Iowa PodcastRats!Our apologies to Andy and our fellow farm friends for getting this out so late, Mitch had to skip his suppers and a podcast to make sure you are fed. Be sure to thank him for his sacrifice when you see him.
Anyways...
In this super-sized episode, we discuss the various obligations a father must fulfill when having daughters and whether it's cool to pretend like you don't like it. Aaron tries to prove to his kids that he was cool once by unearthing his old basketball card collection...
2023-05-201h 27Dutch By Association - A Northwest Iowa PodcastFlopsweatThe trio is back after a very eventful couple of weeks! Wayne travels to Ames and talks business development with city leaders all while dealing with a very embarrassing (and very visible) issue. The guys discuss the bud light controversy, vacation requests, Wayne tries to trick his wife into organization, and Mitch tells us about his "almost" Al Bundy moment on the football field.
2023-04-151h 20Dutch By Association - A Northwest Iowa PodcastMike's Day In CourtIn our 70th episode, after constant references and mischaracterizations, Mike Vogel finally gets his voice heard. We talk about what we were supposedly "wrong" about, raising daughters, NASCAR, and Wayne's 40th birthday. Also, Mike shares the story of the time he hit a train. Yes, you read that correctly. He HIT the train. You can't make it up!
2023-04-061h 03Dutch By Association - A Northwest Iowa PodcastSgt. Kurtz & Banana HammocksIn the 69th installment of the pod, we catch up with an old friend. Sergeant Vince Kurtz of the Iowa State Patrol stops by for a chat as we relive our radio days! We also hear about how Aaron's poor planning is coming back to bite him (again), Mitch accuses Wayne and Aaron of killing home shows in Northwest Iowa, Aaron ditches out on Wayne's 40th birthday for wealthier friends, and we unveil the sponsor for the 70th episode!
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2023-03-071h 15Dutch By Association - A Northwest Iowa PodcastAaron's Sorry ProblemAarons got a problem with being sorry. Not the actual act of being sorry, but the idea of grown men saying it? We talk about being high school basketball parents and refs, the things Asa has to do to gain weight, reading from the 'Book of Andy Girffith', Wayne "what-if's" his life as he gets nostalgic about the sale of his former radio station, and we discuss what the appropriate ages/situations are where a man can hug another man! Show sponsorships are available - contact within!
2023-02-211h 06Dutch By Association - A Northwest Iowa PodcastInfamous and AnonymousThe 67th installment of the DBA podcast is brought to you by "Infamous and Anonymous of Rock Valley". We discuss Sheldon politics (sorry Eric), what Mitch was like with hair, tales of good fortune for our families, and Aaron chronicles his journey from "seasoning his children with disappointment" to "showering his children with cash".
2023-01-211h 13
Dutch By Association - A Northwest Iowa PodcastNew and Improved Formula - Featuring 100% Fewer Poop Jokes!The boys clean up their act ahead of Christmas at the urging of Aaron's in-laws. In Mitch's editorial debut, the guys talk about Aaron's fad diet, Wayne's return to radio, Aaron's "idiotic generosity", unequal friend levels, and Wayne's horse pills. Also, Wayne's 'radio silence', Wayne's shi%$@ taste in movies...are we noticing a theme?
2023-01-041h 15Dutch By Association - A Northwest Iowa PodcastPayday Is Friday, Don't Eat Finger FoodsOur thanks to the Grasman family for bringing you show #65 of Dutch by Association! In this episode, we talk about all of the great things that Grand Rapids, Michigan has brought to us. Aaron talks about his time as a wedding emcee, we discuss the transition from radio to podcast life, Mitch calls out his biggest "hater", and Aaron's son Asa throws some SERIOUS shade on his Sheldon classmates!
2022-12-171h 05Dutch By Association - A Northwest Iowa PodcastSecond Rate WesternerIn this pre-Thanksgiving episode, we hear about Mitch and Wayne's trip to a banquet where Wayne "accidentally" bought 10 trees. Aaron is still trying to figure out how to deal with the hurricane-like ball of fury that is Ezra after meeting for conferences. The guys give Wayne tips on raising office morale (which includes not poisoning them), and halfway through the episode, Greta breaks the garage door...again.
2022-11-301h 10Dutch By Association - A Northwest Iowa PodcastSplitting Lotteries With The LordDBA is back in XXL form (both figuratively and literally as Aaron likes to point out). In this beefed-up broadcast, we discuss report cards, voting, beards, fat-shaming, lottery tickets, auctions, and more!
2022-11-121h 30Dutch By Association - A Northwest Iowa PodcastMr. CucumberThis podcast started off innocently enough. We talked about the awkwardness of what happened in the last episode, politics, religion, and all of the other heady topics we typically cover. Then the party is crashed by Mitch's wife and son! Wyatt spills family secrets and gives us a glimpse of what Mitch is like as a father, much to Mitch's chagrin.
2022-10-261h 21Dutch By Association - A Northwest Iowa PodcastMad WorldShow 62 brings us a recap of our busy last couple of weeks! Wayne takes his wife on a romantic getaway to Denver just so he could see a concert, Rob Sand comes to town, the guys share their fatherly advice, and there's something in the air that puts everyone in a bad mood...
2022-10-0755 minDutch By Association - A Northwest Iowa PodcastSheldon, The Pawnee of NWest IowaSorry for the delay, apparently Labor Day also meant that Wayne isn't doing any podcast editing. Not like he has a real job anyway 🙄. In this episode, we ask the question, what is quintessentially 'Sheldon'? We take a trip back in time where we talk time capsules, Mitch's redneck Driver's Ed course, and Chuck Grassley. Aaron loses his mind at a local restaurant when a young lady openly rejects the steak that her suitor paid for, we create a psychological profile on Mitch after his recent angry outbursts and we toy with (and quickly reject) the idea of doing a v...
2022-09-141h 17Dutch By Association - A Northwest Iowa PodcastChrist is coming soon, go ahead and eat the breadsticks!In this episode, we talk meat and we talk beefs. We get the origin story of the culinary abomination known as "Spaghetti-O Hotdish", Aaron's nervousness when it comes to choosing restaurants, Mitch gets laughed at by a bunch of goth kids and vows revenge, Wayne accuses his wife of mishearing him when he said to cook the steak in the crock pot, and Wayne and Mitch go toe-to-toe and talk all sorts of trash!
2022-08-201h 24Dutch By Association - A Northwest Iowa PodcastI Can See For (Marlboro) Miles And MilesThe gang starts with some startling news after the property tax statements come out. Wayne tries to justify Sheldon's failed Franchise Fee initiative which prompts a "healthy debate". From there, we go back in time as the guys share secrets from their childhood that help to explain a few things. Aaron champions Universal Grain Care/Obama-Feed, there is a random power outage, and Mitch finds an unlikely ally in Aaron's mom.
2022-08-061h 23Dutch By Association - A Northwest Iowa PodcastThe Mitch is BACK!Mitch has a lot of problems with you people, and you're going to hear about it! The elder Giese comes ready with list-in-hand to refute the claims made by his brother, Aar-bear. In addition to Mitch being annoyed by everyone, we discuss weddings! Wedding traditions, plans for our next weddings, and how Aaron tried to rush his wife out of a recent wedding dance JUST in time to slow dance with a bridesmaid! Hilarity and flop-sweat ensue!
2022-07-271h 22Dutch By Association - A Northwest Iowa PodcastNot so fast, Mitchy-poo!It's been too long...and since Mitch is too busy fulfilling his role as Clark Griswald in "Family Vacation," we needed a fill-in! We figured, if we can't get Mitch, let's give his brother Aar-bear his day in court! Join us as we discuss growing up in the "shadow of greatness" as Aar-bear seeks to set the record straight about his role in the Giese hierarchy!
2022-07-131h 20
Dutch By Association - A Northwest Iowa PodcastWalk a mile in my slides, Aar-bear!You can tell we haven't been together in a while, this episode is over two hours long! In today's episode, we get a disturbing and telling glimpse into Mitch's childhood that explains why he is the man he is today. Aaron gets all sappy about his boy growing up and tries unsuccessfully to hide the fact that he actually has emotions. We recap Aaron's visit with State Auditor Rob Sand and learn about Rob's conversations with Sheldon's finest conspiracy theorists at the local breakfast spot. And we hear about the coddling and babying of the elder Giese's favorite son...
2022-06-172h 14Dutch By Association - A Northwest Iowa PodcastHow Have I Wronged You TodayWayne is back from "graduation" with a new attitude. The guys are understandably skeptical. Mitch takes over coaching little league and encounters some of the "fun" that comes with dealing with parents. Aaron's son finds himself in some hot water after uttering a word (THE word) he says he learned from his brothers. And for you conspiracy theorists out there, we talk about the connotations of having the "wrong last name" when it comes to local sports teams and just who is being recruited by Aaron's alma mater.
2022-05-181h 20Dutch By Association - A Northwest Iowa PodcastButts UpThe guys spend the nicest day of the week INDOORS to bring you episode 53! We talk about the Tulip Festival vs. St. Patricks Day, things you can say about a cow that you can't say about a woman, a childhood game that sheds light as to why Wayne is the way he is, Aaron being a cool kid (pause for laughter), and Mitch "Tiny Tanks" Giese puts Aaron in his place!
2022-04-301h 20
Dutch By Association - A Northwest Iowa PodcastMitch Giese - The Rat-Tailed Vigilante of JusticeBack just in time for the drive to Grandma's for Easter! We take a deep dive into Mitch's past! We learn about Mitch's flamingo bathroom poses, his specific brand of vigilante justice, and learn about the....interesting....hairstyles that have accompanied him along the way. We also address an Easter Egg Hunt controversy, high school track at a pack a day, and Aaron teaches a Sunday School lesson that NOBODY will soon forget!
2022-04-151h 18Dutch By Association - A Northwest Iowa PodcastMuscular Neck Syndrome - 50th EpisodeBack from spring break we jump right in and discuss Wayne's farming advice, crimes against butter-braids, shrinking stadium seats, Wayne's body that is actively trying to kill itself, and rejoice in the fact that we've made it 50 episodes! We managed to do something consistently for over 50 hours! Now if only we had this kind of dedication to the gym...
2022-03-231h 33Dutch By Association - A Northwest Iowa PodcastFreedom Onion SoupAfter extended hiatus, DBA returns to learn about Mitch bringing Ham Soup to a chili cookoff (and being confused as to why he didn't win), Aaron breaks down the Super Bowl halftime show from a Dutch perspective and Wayne goes to school for the first time in 20 years.
2022-02-241h 17Dutch By Association - A Northwest Iowa PodcastThe Nebraska of PodcastsIn the 48th installment, we try to set up Justin Rust, managing editor of the Review, with our good friend Laura. We cover Mitch's neuroses, Wayne discovers the fate of the Vikings head coach pick live on air, Wayne and Aaron collaborate on writing Mitch's "20 under 40" nomination for the newspaper, and Mitch finally has enough of Wayne's stance on Millenials. A fight ensues. Aaron keeps pouring the gasoline.
2022-02-051h 22Dutch By Association - A Northwest Iowa PodcastAlways Mediocre All Of The TimeThe roadmap of this episode looks like a drunken Lewis and Clark expedition! We cover COVID beer judging, staffing woe's, Mitch's Legoland adventure (which leads to our new logo), Texas Roadhouse (because Aaron), pranking calling William Hung, the Ghost of Budd-Z's, and how DBA listenership is akin to Sunday at Waddy's: No one from Sioux County admits they go there, but they all have fun together when they do!
2022-01-291h 20
Dutch By Association - A Northwest Iowa PodcastLow Rent HootersIn our SUPER-sized episode, we touch on a number of topics: sick workers, explaining the podcast to clergy, fattening up Asa, our advice for fine dining, Wayne's newfound lake life, and how stupid small-town rumors almost tanked one of our favorite spots!
2022-01-131h 38Dutch By Association - A Northwest Iowa PodcastDutch By Association - Show 46 - Rebound FishIn this episode we find out why there is no "Show 45" (Spoiler: it's Laura's fault), Wayne gets accosted and sworn at in public because of his city council position, and the gang discusses some of their favorite holiday traditions which all revolve around alcohol (go figure).
2021-12-241h 35
Dutch By Association - A Northwest Iowa PodcastWayne's True Colors (Black and Blue)Wayne's big show day comes and Mitch and Aaron give their reaction to the experience. Wayne also finds himself injured and stranded in Florida, and we talk about the last saving grace of our youth: Sports? It's a fun and sweaty time on this episode of DBA!
2021-11-201h 13Dutch By Association - A Northwest Iowa PodcastLame-o HangarIn this episode, we get a rare glimpse into Mitch's childhood and a revelation about his parents that begins to put things into perspective! Wayne makes a one-night-only return to the DJ booth, and Aaron tells kids not to dream. It's possible that he's just bitter that he got cut from Western's 9th-grade basketball team. We talk about the Northwest Iowa goodbye, robot umpires, the misery of the Minnesota sports fan, and Mitch finally has to answer to his bosses about the podcast.
2021-10-301h 22Dutch By Association - A Northwest Iowa PodcastAaron's FestivusOn a very special, DBA: Aaron recounts a crazy tale of a true-crime drama seemingly brought to life! It has scandal, intrigue, HVAC, and some "bad luck" that seems VERY convenient. This episode is two months in the making, and now Aaron is ready to tell his story. Also, we give the listeners an update on our VERY eligible bachelorette and Wayne's benevolence!
2021-10-201h 26Dutch By Association - A Northwest Iowa PodcastThe (Celery) Farmer's Daughter's Fever DreamFollowing up on one of the strangest advertising requests we've ever had, we welcome Laura to the program! She's fun, sassy, and single...and thought this show would be as good of a place as any for a dating ad! Laura breaks down what it's like to be a single Dordt grad who did NOT finish with an MRS degree and explains to Wayne just what exactly a "hobby farm" is. During our conversation, we delve into horse drugs, manure smells, weight loss woes, and hills to die on. The power goes out mid-way through segment two, I guess...
2021-10-021h 07Dutch By Association - A Northwest Iowa PodcastI'm Sorry (That You Feel That Way)In our 40th episode, we learn that Mitch was wronged by a Carny at a vulnerable age, Wayne sticks both of his size 12EEE's in his mouth then does a "graceful" back-pedal, and we find out what happens on the Alons farm when Ezra has a BB gun and is not ready to go inside! Just remember, if any of this offends you we're sorry (that you feel that way). Remember, you can help the cause by Venmo: @dbapod
2021-09-1155 minDutch By Association - A Northwest Iowa PodcastDon't Hate The Farmer, Hate The GameCome one and all as we hear a tale of Aaron's cattle mismanagement that got an entire South Dakota town buzzing, we talk about the first day of school and how far we've come (well, physically anyway), and finally, Mitch challenges Wayne to what could be the slowest footrace of all time!
Also, we are trying something new on the pod! We are forgoing sponsorship on this episode to allow you, our faithful listeners a chance to contribute to the cause! Please help, the beer fridge just died! 😂
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2021-08-2658 minDutch By Association - A Northwest Iowa PodcastSend The Bill To The City!Vacation time is winding down and Mitch's job is starting up! We talk about time at Wisconsin Dells, Lambeau Field, how to fix the local housing situation, who should be responsible for all of Wayne's suffering, and how Aaron was "humbled" by his teenage son.
2021-08-131h 11Dutch By Association - A Northwest Iowa PodcastRighteousness and JealousyThis episode is all about...JOBS! Some have them, some need them, and some of us are just not good at them! We talk about big changes happening with in the group, Aaron grabs his bull situation by the horns, and Sheldon City Council successfully slaughters the chicken issue. Also, Wayne's wife makes a surprise guest apperance!
2021-07-221h 09Dutch By Association - A Northwest Iowa PodcastMeat ShamingBack from the holiday break we recap the July 4th festivities, we shame Mitch for being unpatriotic, Aaron becomes the thing he said he never would, and we hear a hilarious story about meat shaming. It's the wurst!
2021-07-141h 13Dutch By Association - A Northwest Iowa PodcastIf Not Me Then Boo Who?We figured with the long holiday weekend coming up, we would try to shoe-horn one more episode in! In episode 35 we discuss 4th of July holiday traditions, new pets, various ways that the government keeps getting in the way of Aaron's free money, we reminisce about some radio days gone by, and Wayne explains what his council experience has been like so far. (Editors note: this was recorded a week ago and I am just NOW getting around to posting it. SOME of us have to work yet! - Wayne)
2021-07-021h 15Dutch By Association - A Northwest Iowa PodcastAaron's Beaming and Wayne's Scheming - 💥Brought to you by Solsma's Fireworks!💥A couple of weeks removed from the super-special double episode release, DBA discusses the reaction to Rob Sand, Aaron's chews fingernails while hoping that his son doesn't bring shame upon the family, and Wayne discusses the Sheldon City Council results and his latest "mistake".
Thanks to Solsma's Fireworks for sponsoring and check out their FREE Fireworks demo on Friday, June 18!
2021-06-161h 07
Dutch By Association - A Northwest Iowa PodcastMitch ManiaThis 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
2021-06-0552 minDutch By Association - A Northwest Iowa PodcastDBA & IA Auditor Rob Sand - The Anti-Partisan Penny PincherThe 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
2021-06-051h 01Dutch By Association - A Northwest Iowa PodcastIowa State Auditor Rob Sand Joins DBA! Sponsored by Getting's Garden in Sanborn!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!
2021-06-0400 minDutch By Association - A Northwest Iowa PodcastWard 2 Be or Not 2 BeDue 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 the same field trip!
2021-05-191h 03Dutch By Association - A Northwest Iowa PodcastGreta Non GrataSo 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.
2021-04-211h 03Dutch By Association - A Northwest Iowa PodcastOne Year Older, None The WiserThe 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!
2021-04-0356 minDutch By Association - A Northwest Iowa PodcastGimmie Stimmie!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?
2021-03-231h 01Dutch By Association - A Northwest Iowa PodcastAmish ParadiseThe 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!
2021-03-041h 07Dutch By Association - A Northwest Iowa PodcastAaron Buys Weed, SnacksWe 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.
2021-02-181h 04Dutch By Association - A Northwest Iowa PodcastHaters Gonna Hate - Mitch's Case Against The Hawkeyes, Saved By The Bell, Everything SacredIn 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)!
2021-02-031h 09Dutch By Association - A Northwest Iowa PodcastAnti-Yawning Sociopaths and the Harvard of Sioux CountyMitch 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!
2021-01-2058 minDutch By Association - A Northwest Iowa PodcastPeacock Eggs and Ty's Last WordAfter 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.
2021-01-0759 minDutch By Association - A Northwest Iowa PodcastWait, you pierced WHAT?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!
2020-12-041h 14Dutch By Association - A Northwest Iowa PodcastButthurtWe'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!
2020-11-1750 minDutch By Association - A Northwest Iowa PodcastThe Return of JD Scholten - sponsored by Brady's Pub in SheldonLess 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!
2020-10-231h 19Dutch By Association - A Northwest Iowa PodcastBig Snubs and Big Dubs sponsored by Brady's PubWe 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!
2020-10-161h 05Dutch By Association - A Northwest Iowa PodcastSo Many Bad Days - Sponsored by Brady's Pub in Sheldon!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!
2020-10-0958 min
Dutch By Association - A Northwest Iowa PodcastChicken Genocide?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!
2020-09-251h 03
Dutch By Association - A Northwest Iowa PodcastResting Mitch FaceThe 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!
2020-09-181h 21Dutch By Association - A Northwest Iowa PodcastShades of GreyAfter 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!
2020-09-031h 29Dutch By Association - A Northwest Iowa PodcastDBA & Iowa 4th Congressional District Candidate J.D. ScholtenIn 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!
2020-08-191h 27
Dutch By Association - A Northwest Iowa PodcastHigh School Rivals and Awkward Prom DatesWith 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!
2020-08-051h 08
Dutch By Association - A Northwest Iowa Podcast12 Years, 12 Episodes, 12 BeersWe 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!
2020-07-291h 05
Dutch By Association - A Northwest Iowa PodcastDon't Cry Over Roast Beef/Mitch Conquers Leech Lake/GIVEAWAY TIME!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!
2020-07-221h 09Dutch By Association - A Northwest Iowa PodcastShameless Plugs, Dirty Water and Kitty Cat Fireworks - Sponsored By Coleman Heating and CoolingIn 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/
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2020-07-091h 04
Dutch By Association - A Northwest Iowa PodcastMark Mahoney's Mean Mugging Meeting - Featuring Ty RushingIn 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
2020-07-011h 10Dutch By Association - A Northwest Iowa PodcastDon't Believe Everything You Read On The InternetIn 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!
2020-06-241h 14Dutch By Association - A Northwest Iowa PodcastTy Rushing and the conversations we all need to haveOn 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
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Also, while you're at it, follow FakeBob on Twitter: @FAK...
2020-06-101h 25Dutch By Association - A Northwest Iowa PodcastThe Beef We Have With PeopleOld 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.
2020-05-271h 13Dutch By Association - A Northwest Iowa PodcastAs we go on we remember, all the times we had togetherIn episode 5, DBA explores graduation under COVID, what college looks like and #lakelife (those who can do, those who can't, complain)
2020-05-201h 06Dutch By Association - A Northwest Iowa PodcastFancy New Voices and Tinfoil HatsWe'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!
2020-05-131h 09Dutch By Association - A Northwest Iowa PodcastTy Rushing and the Curse of the Black NerdEpisode 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.
2020-04-151h 03Dutch By Association - A Northwest Iowa PodcastState Of The State - Mitch's RevengeGov. 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.
2020-04-081h 03
Dutch By Association - A Northwest Iowa PodcastWe Have No Idea What We're DoingAfter 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!
2020-04-0558 min