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The Sunny Side of Life with Troy Thompson

Troy J. 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.

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18:00

Thankful

The Sunny Side of Life with Troy Thompson ·

2025/11/24

Send us a text This week at Sunnyside - Thanksgiving! Our favorite holiday and we're looking forward to family gathering and giving thanks. We wish the very same to you and yours! Happy Thanksgiving from The Sunnyside of Life! Support the show

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64:32

Remodeling Broken Lives: Dr. John Graham

The Sunny Side of Life with Troy Thompson ·

2025/11/17

Send us a text This week, Troy welcomes Dr. John Graham to Sunnyside. Dr. Graham is the Executive Director of Good Samaritan Home located in the greater Dayton, Ohio region. Since 2001, starting with opening his own home to homeless convict, John has remodeled house after house to provide a place to mentor, re-start, and rebuild a life. For over 2500 ex-offenders, Good Samaritan Home has given them that life remodel. He's a teacher, a preacher, a contractor, trucker, journalist and award-winn...

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93:32

Simply the Besch: Meet Stacy Besch

The Sunny Side of Life with Troy Thompson ·

2025/11/10

Send us a text This week, Troy expands the podcast empire to include video (which can be found on his YouTube Channel: Sunnyside Farm Studios) with Iowa Senate District 5 Republican candidate: Stacy Besch. Stacy is spokesperson for Team Iowa and has been combatting human trafficking in the state for the last three years. She's also businesswoman, entrepreneur, long-time public speaker, farmer and much more. Get to know Stacy and how she has been working to be the Sunnyside of a whole lot peop...

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82:26

Cutting Through The Static with Tony Coloff and Orin...

The Sunny Side of Life with Troy Thompson ·

2025/11/03

Send us a text It all has to start somewhere and for Troy, the love for audio production like The Sunnyside of Life, is rooted in his radio experience starting at the age of 16 at the local radio station working for for his first boss off the farm: Tony Coloff and with local sportscasting legend, Orin Harris. In the episode that ends the total audio experience of The Sunnyside of Life before embarking on the additional video broadcast in forthcoming episodes on YouTube, no two people are bett...

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55:49

Government Closed: AI is Open

The Sunny Side of Life with Troy Thompson ·

2025/10/27

Send us a text This week at Sunnyside, Troy takes a look at the 21st century and decides maybe this shutdown thing will open up doors to efficiencies achievable through artificial intelligence. And, big news from Sunnyside Farms Studios as November approaches and The Sunnyside of Life adopts video! Plus: Johnny Cash, Bombing La Vagabond, and Happy Halloween! Support the show

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75:46

The Cooker: Chris Wellendorf

The Sunny Side of Life with Troy Thompson ·

2025/10/20

Send us a text This week Troy welcomes Chris Wellendorf to Sunnyside. Chris is the Food Service Director for Forest City Community School District but he's also a musician, an actor, a chef, a brewmaster, and a "cooker"! Find out how this eclectic modern day Renaissance man feeds the masses of youth and keeps on the Sunnyside of Life! Support the show

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59:18

Ghosts in the Parlor

The Sunny Side of Life with Troy Thompson ·

2025/10/06

Send us a text This week, Troy reviews the Netflix series: "The House of Guinness" and shares his take on revisionist history spanning examples from the re-writing of the Guinness family history for entertainment purposes to the rewriting of American history for post-modern theories and even the theatrical reworking for the Gospels for the purpose of evangelistic entertainment in "The Chosen" and, he finds a way to work Chris Farley into the subject. Pull up a rocker - this is The Sunnyside o...

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52:29

Trouble in DMPS

The Sunny Side of Life with Troy Thompson ·

2025/09/29

Send us a text This week, Troy updates listeners on the happenings at Sunnyside and delves into the situation with Dr. Ian Roberts, the Superintendant of Des Moines Public Schools. Support the show

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87:04

Last Week Hurt

The Sunny Side of Life with Troy Thompson ·

2025/09/15

Send us a text Last week at Sunnyside was difficult. There's a void that will linger a great while. As the world considers the loss of Charlie Kirk in one way or another, we consider our own loss: Dennis Burkholder. Heidi and Reed's Dad, Bev's husband, Papa to the grandkids, Troy's father-in-law and friend to so many. He was, truly, the Sunnyside of so many lives. Support the show

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73:44

We're All Going to Die: Isaiah Schott - The Funeral...

The Sunny Side of Life with Troy Thompson ·

2025/09/08

Send us a text This week on The Sunnyside of Life, Troy sits down with the last guy you want to talk to...the local funeral director! And you know what? He's amazing! Isaiah Schott has been a funeral director for nearly twenty years and when you listen to him, you'll get it. What does it take to be a funeral director? Find out on this episode! For more information about The Sunnyside of Life Biography, simply email Troy at troy@sunnysidefarmstudios.com Support the show

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75:13

Up 4 Local Lumber with Adam Upmeyer

The Sunny Side of Life with Troy Thompson ·

2025/08/25

Send us a text This week at Sunnyside, Troy visits with Adam Upmeyer, owner of the Garner Lumber and Supply - the local lumber yard that has kept Troy supplied these last few years with great quality lumber and products for all his varied building projects. Get to know what's involved in the small town lumber business these days as well as being the owner of a new area events center. It's a quality conversation across the board - literally! Visit Garner Lumber and Supply Company online here&n...

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32:21

The Winter of '39

The Sunny Side of Life with Troy Thompson ·

2025/08/18

Send us a text This week at Sunnyside, Troy recounts his speech to the full faculty and staff of the community school district and the significance of that high school diploma based on the stories and recollections of his grandfather who moved into town from the farm to finish his final year and earn that diploma in 1939. For inquiries about a quarter, half or whole steer purchase to be delivered in March/April simply send your query to troy@sunnysidefarmstudios.com and we'll get you on the l...

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68:53

Small Town Sunshine: Julianna Burkholder

The Sunny Side of Life with Troy Thompson ·

2025/08/11

Send us a text Who brings the Sunnyside of Life to small town businesses, community celebrations, and planned events? The local Chamber of Commerce Director, of course! This week, we meet Julianna Burkholder who has been the Executive Director of the Forest City Chamber of Commerce for the last three years. Julianna discusses the small town values, challenges, bright outlook and genuinely unique opportunities of small town commerce as she exits the Chamber of Commerce and begins a new career ...

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84:16

Ireland with Brendan the Navigator!

The Sunny Side of Life with Troy Thompson ·

2025/08/04

Send us a text Well, we missed a week while away to Ireland and it just wouldn't be right to talk about the trip without the best National guide in Ireland to help me out - the man who spent 10 days guiding our way through Ireland - Brendan McCarthy. Get to know him and you'll shortly discover why he is truly the Sunnyside of so many traveler's lives. To find Brendan, visit Love Irish Tours at the link below and don't forget to request him specifically - you'll be glad you did! https://...

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25:49

Volunteer!

The Sunny Side of Life with Troy Thompson ·

2025/07/21

Send us a text It's a short one, but this volunteer spirit with Troy is a little heavy - remember when you see someone who needs help and you gave it? Meh. Do your part and enjoy the reward - stay busy and don't bump your nose! Support the show

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43:37

The Epstein List

The Sunny Side of Life with Troy Thompson ·

2025/07/14

Send us a text This week at Sunnyside, baseball comes to an end, "Henhalla" construction is underway, Troy lost a golf tournament as expected, and there's more to this Epstein List than meets the eye. Why isn't anyone talking about the business end of this? Troy has some ideas... Support the show

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52:17

Pioneer Back!

The Sunny Side of Life with Troy Thompson ·

2025/07/07

Send us a text This week, after a fantastic Independence Day weekend with family, Troy reflects on what he thinks makes the story of our founding so great - that pioneer spirit of rugged individualism and in keeping with the tenets of our founders, he has some original ideas on how to truly revolutionize property taxes and county governments in Iowa.... Support the show

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69:45

"Bruhweiser" Presents: Real Men of Genius

The Sunny Side of Life with Troy Thompson ·

2025/06/30

Send us a text This may be Troy's best work yet as he absolutely lampoons the Iowa legislative decisions to insist private school athletes be accepted into public school athletics and his Carnac take on what the future may hold for the governor's race next year. You should probably share this one....it's loaded with news flashes, parody bits, and even a brand new song (stick around to the very end to hear the whole number!) Happy Independence Day, America! Support the show

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43:24

The Cattle Baron Has Doubts

The Sunny Side of Life with Troy Thompson ·

2025/06/23

Send us a text He did it! Troy finally purchased steers to finish for private sales and has embarked on his journey to become a cattle baron...with 10 steers. Yes, it's not the size of the herd that counts.... Oh, and did you notice peace is breaking out all over the world these days? Troy has some doubts about that but what does he know, he thinks the modern state of Israel isn't the same one the Bible means! Support the show

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69:04

What are you wearing to the insurrection?

The Sunny Side of Life with Troy Thompson ·

2025/06/16

Send us a text This week on The Sunnyside of Life, Troy recounts his appearance at Vinylfest, Father's Day and an entire slew of observations about the "No Kings" protests, military parades, the Army's birthday, travel bans, the sad situation in Minnesota, ICE raids, Israel and Iran, and an overdue commentary on sign language interpreters....plus, some opinions of the apparel of law enforcement and DHS. What are you wearing to the insurrection? Support the show

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