The Sunny Side of Life with Troy Thompson
Everyone needs a place they can call their “center of the universe”, for Troy Thompson and family, that is a place called Sunnyside in rural Iowa. Pioneer back with the old sergeant to a way of life that loves (most of) the neighbors, tries to see the good in everyone, prizes hard work, a good story, an honest laugh, and a fair deal of individual liberty. Welcome to life, liberty, and the pursuits that make us happy on the Sunnyside of Life.
Episodes
This week at Sunnyside, Troy weighs in on the Saints - not the football or minor league baseball team, but the actual saints and why he doesn't know very many of them. It takes a discussion about long division to sort out, but not the mathematical process, rather the never-ending division of the church. Was Luther the first protestant or was it the Bishop Rome in 1054. What sealed the deal in the 13th century? Why h...
This week at Sunnyside, Troy promotes the Sunnyside Farms Newsletter giving a one-time only listen-in to what the August newsletter has in it - which includes private, unlisted links to SEVEN new videos on what is happening at Sunnyside. If you've been listening to the show for any amount of time, you know a lot about what we do here week to week and why we're trying to do it, BUT, you haven't seen it. Only newslett...
This week, Troy returns to the studio at Sunnyside to catch up on the latest news in the meat industry which provides a real opportunity for small American producers and even folks who want to pioneer back to the farm of any size for a truly Sunnyside of Life experience.
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This week at Sunnyside, Troy takes a look at the 32 words that define the Third Amendment to the US Constitution and finds a correlation between the quartering of soldiers and the quartering of government entities in our modern experience.
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This week at Sunnyside, Troy discusses the history and meaning of the Iowa State Fair, encourages folks to check it out, and provides some insight on how things could change for the better.
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This wee, pull up a rocker at the porch and enjoy the conversation (and some embarrassment) about shame and its value to society - maybe it's been a while since the teeth of shame have been bared - well, let's go!
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This week at Sunnyside, Troy gets to the studio late after battling a bug...a real toe-biter! He tells the tale of their unplanned rodeo experience and discusses the meaning of "fair share", the politics of envy it represents, introduces a better way to delegate your income taxes and shares the allegory about socialism he's used to teach his kids these many years. Plus, two new original songs that help tell the tale...
This week at Sunnyside, Troy retells the story of legendary Native American athlete - Jim Thorpe.
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This week at Sunnyside, Troy tells the story of some very special rocks in West Bend, Iowa - The Grotto of the Redemption and shares come insight on some rocks of his own at Sunnyside. Plus, he finally published his first newsletter to subscribers with exclusive videos detailing and touring his "Henhalla" hen house and the Akaushi Wagyu herd, plus a throwback video on how (and why) one can make Challah. If you're a ...
This week at Sunnyside Troy ponders the tax exempt and what would happen if they weren't...
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This week at Sunnyside, Troy finds a way to perform the proverbial hat-trick by tying together our 250th Birthday of Independence Celebration with the history of AC in America and a newfound European appreciation for the "New Country" with an throwback parody skit from the first season and two NEW songs you'll want on your Independence Day playlist this weekend.
This week at Sunnyside, Troy recounts the many projects at Sunnyside - some lessons learned, and a few reflections on being a Dad who doesn't always communicate the lessons learned well enough.
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This week at Sunnyside Troy covers the results from last week's elections in Iowa primaries, gives you his take on them, reveals some dark-money PAC folks, complains about someone stealing his dog raft, and shares a story about Johnny Cash singing "A Boy Named Sue" at La Bonita Cantina....
This week Troy welcomes back Iowa Senate District 5 Republican Primary Candidate Stacy Besch. Since November, Stacy has been beating the streets contacting Republican primary voters and spreading the word about her candidacy. Tomorrow, Iowans head to the polls for the 2026 primaries and if Stacy earns the win from the voters in District 5 she will be the new State Senator as there is no Democratic challenger. See wh...
This week at Sunnyside Troy returns to the studio following a week off, a flipped chicken tractor, time spent at State Track reflecting on Iowa Nice and the loss of Congressman Massey from Kentucky in the primary. Perhaps it's time for a Gen X led America...shine up your banana seats and get ready for the new "Alice's Restaurant" and a special memorial to the 13 airmen and soldiers lost since the Iran War began on t...
This week at Sunnyside, Troy shares his opinion on two primary candidates on the national scene he thinks should win their respective races but that doesn't mean everyone agrees (as usual). When it comes to the Sunnyside of Life, it's hard to find a couple of candidates more self-deprecating and likable than Congressman Thomas Massie of Kentucky's 4th District and LA Mayoral Candidate Spencer Pratt. Both men are up ...
Hello Friends and Neighbors! In this episode Troy catches up on all the exciting happenings at Sunnyside (not to mention a few mishaps) and explains how his friends and neighbors have been there to help. Plus, there's a way to get additional details and produced videos about the many happenings at Sunnyside by joining our newsletter. Simply click on the link below to subscribe and you'll have access to the other ant...
This week at Sunnyside, Troy visits with the local chiropractor: Dr. Jim Brockhohn who also happens to be an actor in over 100 films, tv shows, and commercials. Over the last 38 years, Dr. Brockhohn has been adjusting patients in our small town as well as with professional rodeo and the US Olympic Training Center. But, his real passion is in front of the camera and you have got to hear the stories he has to share in...
Welcome back to Sunnyside! Troy returns from Easter with updates on the last couple weeks at the ranch, the beef, the kids and the news.
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This week at Sunnyside, Troy shares a new development that has sparked a little undue controversy and he's kind of OK with that.
For tickets to the Vinylfest 1950s show at the Boman Fine Arts Center April 4th visit https://bomanfineartscenter.org/events/
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