
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.
Podcasting since 2023 • 483 episodes
The Sunny Side of Life with Troy Thompson
Latest Episodes
I'll Pass on the Tariffs and Sugar, Thanks
This week Troy reviews his thoughts on Trump's tariffs (with the help of Thomas Sowell and the WSJ) and shares his thoughts on whether SNAP beneficiaries should keep the sugar. Also, he lets us in on a recently wrapped community project plantin...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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1:09:46

What's With These Eggs?
This week at Sunnyside, Troy dives into the egg situation and the irrelevant ties the egg has to Resurrection Sunday as well as hyperbolic YouTube titles, that wascally wabbitt known as the Easter Bunny and what the meaning of "Awesome" really ...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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52:21

Spring Break Observations from Orlando
After a week of spring break travels to Orlando, the Bahamas, and associated theme parks - the Thompson's return to Sunnyside with some observations. Troy's got some thoughts on Disney, Epcot, Universal, Nassau, Coco Cay, and people....lots of ...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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1:08:03

Playing Cards with Trump: War or Go Fish?
It's the start of a new season: Season 4 of The Sunnyside of Life and Troy gets to introduce a new theme song, talk about his take on the Zelensky-Trump negotiations that has everyone up in arms (literally) and what it all smells like from his ...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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59:07

Musical Roots, A 50's Revival Show, and Randy Travis
In this final episode of Season 3, Troy reviews the "The More Life Tour" from Randy Travis, hits the notes on an upcoming 50's Revival Show, and wanders into his own eclectic musical playlists encouraging you to do the same! Next week: Season 4...
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Season 3
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Episode 52
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56:45
