The Sunny Side of Life with Troy Thompson
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537 episodes
The Greatest Athlete in the World: Jim Thorpe
This week at Sunnyside, Troy retells the story of legendary Native American athlete - Jim Thorpe.To Join our free monthly newsletter simply click this link: https://lp.constan...
Special Rocks: The Grotto of the Redemption Story
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 subscrib...
Render unto Caesar
This week at Sunnyside Troy ponders the tax exempt and what would happen if they weren't...He also apologizes for not putting out his newsletter yet which is forthcoming and of course you can still join by simply following this link:&nbs...
Happy 250 America - How AC Has Won The Cold War
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 t...
Post Father's Day Reflections
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. Join the Sunnyside of Life Newsletter ...
Poll Positions and La Bonita Cantina
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 sing...
Stacy Besch: Fighting Giants June 2nd
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 h...
Memorial Day "Massey-cree"
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 ...
Tom and Spencer for Hire
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 f...
Friends and Neighbors
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 de...
Dr. Jim Brockhohn: The "Chiro-Actor"
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...
Spackled Puffery
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. Join our newsletter here: https://lp.c...
We Got CANCELED
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
Troy Doesn't Like It
This week, as we kick-off season five of The Sunnyside of Life with Troy Thompson, Troy has returned from his hiatus to sunny Sarasota, Florida and has some thoughts about this Iran thing we're up to. As his wife, Heidi, tells his friends: "He ...
Austin, Carrie, Candace and Elsbeth
This week at Sunnyside, place your beef orders now. Text the show with your name and contact info so we can get you on the list. Meanwhile, Troy meet's grandson Austin for the first time, Carrie Prejean-Boller gets kicked off a committee on "fa...
A "Super Bowl", An Institute for Justice, and a Boy Named Austin
This week - big news as Troy reveals he is officially a grandpa! Plus, an introduction of the Institute for Justice and his thoughts on Super Bowl LX....
Pots of Gold: A Trip To The Capital
This week at Sunnyside, Troy recounts his trip to Des Moines as a lobbyist for schools, gives his take on some recent bills he likes, some he doesn't, and some he thinks are just silly. Then, he reviews The Promised Land series an...
The Ballad of Red Rock
This week, Troy shares the story of a little town under a lake: A place called Red Rock. It's a tale of forced migration. No conspiracy just a nice place for birds to roost.
Keep on the Sunnyside of Life...
This week, Troy comes down from the Johnny Cash show with Vinylfest, shares some insights on the show and possibilities for the future, let's us in on the Homefront at Sunnyside and highlights some upcoming shows and an an event you'll want to ...
CASH!
This week - it's all about CASH with special guests Donovan Johnson and Elizabeth May joining Troy at Sunnyside as VINYLFEST V: CASH approaches this Saturday January 17th at the Boman Fine Arts Center in Forest City see the link below to ...
20 (or 26) Hopes for 2026
This week, Troy returns with 20 (or 26) hopes or the new year. You'll be happy to listen in to this one!TEXT THE SHOW, folks (there's a link! Just be sure to add your name and phone or email in your message to be contacted!)
The Christmas Eve Miracle: A Sunnyside of Life Theatre of The Mind Presentation
Enjoy this Theatre of the Mind Presentation from the Sunnyside of Life Players this Christmas Eve! Merry Christmas!To buy your tickets to the one night only event of Vinylfest V: Johnny Cash simply follow this linkL
Lord, Have Mercy...
This week, on the Sunnyside of Life, Troy celebrates a birthday and visits an Orthodox Church, shares his comparisons with "rock'n'roll Sunday" at the local church and finds peace in the hymnal. To learn more see what the Orthodox C...