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Episode 74 - More Boom, More Bang, More Iowa
Jun 26, 2026
1h 35m 08s
Episode 73 - Whiskey Drink
Jun 11, 2026
2h 43m 40s
Episode 72 - Too Hot for Pants
May 28, 2026
1h 18m 23s
Episode 71 - Seven Months Later & Still Off the Rails
May 18, 2026
1h 47m 53s
Episode 70 - 4th Down and Wipe Around
Nov 14, 2025
1h 09m 07s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/26/26 | Episode 74 - More Boom, More Bang, More Iowa | On this episode of Pants Optional, the dads head to Newton's favorite fireworks tent to sit down with Brian Shores, owner of Store for Homes Furniture, to hear how the Central Iowa Fireworks tent got its start. As always, the conversation quickly goes off the rails as the guys talk cars, steak dinners, lawn mowing, questionable fireworks stories, and life in general. Be sure to listen closely for a special deal code that will score you a great discount at the Central Iowa Fireworks tent. Grab a chair, enjoy the laughs, and get ready for another classic episode of Pants Optional. | 1h 35m 08s | ||||||
| 6/11/26 | Episode 73 - Whiskey Drink✨ | entrepreneurshiplocal business+3 | Jason Ray | Whiskey Drink | Newton | Whiskey DrinkJason Ray+5 | — | 2h 43m 40s | |
| 5/28/26 | Episode 72 - Too Hot for Pants✨ | food choicesbird sightings+3 | — | — | — | foodbirds+5 | — | 1h 18m 23s | |
| 5/18/26 | Episode 71 - Seven Months Later & Still Off the Rails✨ | sportsfamily life+5 | — | — | — | Pants Optionalcomedy+7 | — | 1h 47m 53s | |
| 11/14/25 | Episode 70 - 4th Down and Wipe Around✨ | high school footballpredictions+3 | — | Cardinals | — | footballplayoffs+4 | — | 1h 09m 07s | |
| 11/3/25 | Episode-69-Somethings in the Air✨ | comedysports+3 | — | — | — | Pants Optionalcomedy podcast+3 | — | 1h 49m 41s | |
| 9/18/25 | Episode - 68 - Heavy Moisture✨ | comedysports+3 | — | — | — | Pants OptionalHeavy Moisture+3 | — | 1h 36m 46s | |
| 8/25/25 | Episode - 67 - First Day of School✨ | first day of schoolsummer adventures+3 | Pat Riley | — | — | first day of schoolsummer adventures+3 | — | 2h 05m 50s | |
| 4/21/25 | Episode - 66 - Short Notice✨ | impromptu podcastbusy schedules+3 | — | The Hideaway Dads | — | podcastcomedy+5 | — | 1h 48m 18s | |
| 3/24/25 | Episode 65 - Welcome to 2025✨ | comedysports+3 | — | — | — | Pants Optionalcomedy podcast+3 | — | 1h 34m 42s | |
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| 8/10/24 | Episode 64 - 1st Female✨ | female athletestudent athlete+4 | Hailey Sumpter | NHS | — | female guestathlete+5 | — | 1h 24m 14s | |
| 12/14/23 | Episode 63 - Offseason Gardening | Surprise surprise they're back again, 2 new episodes in 2 weeks! The guys run down Christmas shopping, Offseason gardening strategies, coaching. youth sports and so much more. This one gets a little long, but you'll definitely want to stay until the end. | 2h 06m 57s | ||||||
| 11/20/23 | Episode 62 - Hello My Friends We Meet Again | Your eyes are not deceiving you, this is a new episode. It's been a little over a year since the boys were in the studio. It was great to see them back together again, they had a lot to talk about and things got off the rails as usually. There was definitely a fair share of screwing around! Episode 62 hot off the press! | 1h 39m 54s | ||||||
| 10/7/22 | Episode 61 - Judge Judy | In a miraculous turn of events, the guys are back for yet another episode, two weeks in row! Sometimes the conversations have to get serious, and they did in episode 61. We missed Sumps again but hopefully he'll be back once quarters end is over. | 1h 06m 50s | ||||||
| 9/29/22 | Episode 60 - Boots and Hats | Episode 60! It only took them 4 years to get there! Sumps is missed in his absents, but the guys have fun talking about recent adventures, new stores, and mix in a little bit of football. | 1h 05m 56s | ||||||
| 8/18/22 | Episode - 59 Summer Adventures | The guys are FINALLY back for a new episode. It's been 4 months since the last one so they were trying to shake the rust off. Highlights from summer and the last 4 months of life, Urias can't remember any of it! Welcome back! | 1h 25m 40s | ||||||
| 4/25/22 | Episode - 58 Ronald Sr. | A special guest shows up for episode 58. Michael's ex roommate or better known as Ronald Senior is in the house. We talk everything from Ron's time in Vietnam to his favorite infomercial purchase. You won't want to miss the laughs in this one. | 1h 11m 11s | ||||||
| 4/11/22 | Episode 57 - Off The Rails | It's a Friday night and we have the full crew back for episode 57. It doesn't take long for this to go off the rails. The guys check in with Sumps and his recent adventures, Mikes golf game, a live on air question from a loyal listener and Honeymoon talk. If you want a real serious discussion stay tuned till the end, it gets real deep quick. | 1h 26m 02s | ||||||
| 3/25/22 | Episode 56 - We Back | Guys, we're back. The hiatus is over, the studio is open and we are putting words back into your ear holes. Just a quick recap of what the crew has been up to, new jobs, broken beds, and sore feet. It's all there, take a listen! | 1h 03m 46s | ||||||
| 10/26/21 | Episode - 55 - Perfect Dude | The guys talk gifts, halloween activities, the worker shortage, Cib's distain for photo filters, and much more on the double nickel episode of Pants Optional. | 58m 33s | ||||||
| 9/22/21 | Episode 54 - Pants Optional Picks | The guys are back with a fresh episode and an all new segment. They put their picks in for this weeks college football and NFL action. Remember they're amateurs so bet at your own risk. Cib's having issues keeping his cow contained, Mike's pissed off at something and Carl still has the mullet! | 1h 02m 41s | ||||||
| 9/2/21 | Episode 53 - Fermented Farts | It's been a little over a month since last hearing from the guys. They had a lot to catch up on. Cib's dabbling in the fermented foods, Mike's setting records at the Iowa State Fair and football is back baby!! Good conversations and a great time in this episode of Pants Optional! | 1h 23m 37s | ||||||
| 7/26/21 | Episode - 52 - Sumps Sense | The guys are finally back together for a summer episode. Sump is primed and ready after his round of golf. The guys talk about vacations, Cib's birthday that no one cares about and a whole lot of nothing. | 1h 26m 47s | ||||||
| 6/17/21 | Episode 51- The Summer Intern | The guys are finally back and they've "hired" their summer intern, AKA Connor Gholson. They talk dog shows, predators on the farm, Newtonfest kicks off with Damon Dotson, and much more on the first official episode of Summer 2021. | 1h 33m 33s | ||||||
| 5/17/21 | Episode - 50 Weed Control | The full crew is back for episode 50, although there was a late arrival. The guys discuss weed control, coaching little league, and Sumps close call with a heifer. Michael also has some serious beef with Carl's buying habits. | 1h 27m 55s | ||||||
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