Fantasy Friendship
By Steven Elonich
Fantasy FriendshipJul 11, 2022
That time Reagan was jumped by a Portuguese street gang
Rule No. 1: Don't troll Portuguese drug dealers.
That time Reagan dressed as a mermaid, was drugged at a party and made some great friends along the way
This episode is certainly a mixed bag.
"Space Jam: A New Legacy" review from a superfan of the original film
I've built an association with Space Jam that I can't (and don't want to) break away from. A sequel is dangerous because that association I built is now in unknown hands. Here are my thoughts on the new movie with as fair and balanced of commentary as I was capable of giving.
I was once simply Space Jam's biggest fan. Then it became more of a personality trait
I'm proud of the association I've built with Space Jam. I've spent at least two weeks of my life solely watching the film. Logan and I talked about how this turned from me being a superfan into Space Jam becoming one of my personality traits.
That time I may have tortured my pals to determine the second annual 'Best Friend Tournament'
The second version of the Best Friend Tournament may have been even wackier than the first.
That time you learned more about me than you ever wanted to know
2021 Best Friend Tournament Champion Brook DeMarque joins the program to help reveal all 125 of the round one quiz answers.
That time Sam's grandpa accidentally ate three pot brownies and angrily yelled at everyone in Swiss German
Grandpa thought he was dying. Grandma was panicking. Only Sam knew the secret: gramps accidentally ate THREE of her pot brownies. Then he started yelling mean things at Sam and the pets in Swiss German as things spiraled out of control.
That time Tim heckled a stripper on Jerry Springer and won $25K on a game show
Tim McCarthy of the 20TiMinutes Podcast joins the show to discuss his appearance on Springer, when he had a verbal altercation with a stripper, and the time he won 25 grand on a game show hosted by Alec Baldwin.
That time accidentally running out a window didn't end quite as well as you might imagine
That time Tony was paid to dress up in a chicken costume and got heckled by Rodney Dangerfield
That time riding on a couch on top of a moving van SOMEHOW had consequences
Sitting on a couch on top of a van moving up to 40 MPH might be dangerous, but think of all the leg room!
That time youth group leadership never questioned a death-defying stunt by a 16-year-old boy
A kid climbing a 50-foot tall statue that stands above cement? Ah, heck. What could go wrong?
That time childhood hero (and crush) Eric Bischoff walked Amanda Webster down the aisle at her wedding
Eric Bischoff walked her down the aisle, Ric Flair gave her a congratulatory "Woo!" and the reception turned into a Royal Rumble. .... OK, one of those things isn't true.
That time it was my birthday ... again ... and again ... and again ... and again ... and again ...
How a simple prank evolved into a complete phenomenon that rendered my original birth date worthless, and how that has evolved to inspire numerous groups of people.
That time acting in Birdemic may have provided more 'shock' and 'terror' than anyone could have expected
"Birdemic: Shock and Terror" is a cult classic unlike any other. Stephen Gustavson joins the show to discuss his role of "tree hugger" that he performed in both the first and second movies.
That time we learned what it's like to be friends with the infamous BTK serial killer
Ashleigh joins the show to discuss her friendship with Dennis Rader, the infamous serial killer from Kansas. She maintains consistent contact with him and describes him as a grandfather-type figure.
That time he got to cover the Super Bowl but instead found himself cheering for porn stars at halftime
The Super Bowl is quite the spectacle, but wait until you hear what an anti-Super Bowl party is all about.
Things have certainly escalated in Season 2
We expanded the show to outside our inner-circle and some of the stories you'll have to hear to believe.
What you can do for a family going through a cancer diagnosis, and how to take care of yourself if your loved one is receiving treatment
Cancer is cruel and horribly unfair. Knowing what to do for a family going through a cancer diagnosis can be impossible if you haven't seen it firsthand. Here are a few ideas on what you can do for the family. I also discuss taking care of yourself if a loved one is going through treatment and a few things I did to make sure I had no regrets when my dad was diagnosed with terminal cancer.
That time Season 1 came to a close
Season 1 is over, but don't worry! Season 2 is coming soon. If you have a story you want to share, please don't hesitate to reach out.
That time we spent a night drinking with some cool homeless guys under a bridge
Steven had his feelings hurt so he went and got new friends. They lived under the bridge and gave him a wonderful parting gift.
That time University of Iowa RA duties included helping a girl who got locked in a stairwell and defecated
Brook DeMarque joins the show to discuss how some of his RA duties at the University of Iowa fell more into the "other duties as assigned" section of his application.
That time everyone got 'Goosebumps' while having lunch with R.L. Stine
What's it like to sit down for a meal with the author of the "Goosebumps" series? Well, for a kid, it can be a pretty awesome experience.
That time Logan ate too much Spaghetti Works and pooped his pants
Well, crap.
That time shooting a Nerf gun led to an aggressive car chase and the police
A couple of teenagers bought a NERF gun with lots of darts. What could go wrong? Well, let Kyle and Jake tell you about the time they were chased around Omaha and nearly run off the road.
That time a deer attacked Logan's car (and all of our other vehicle mishaps)
I wouldn't say we're bad drivers, but Logan and I have experienced our fair share of mishaps on the road. Fortunately, we're OK except for maybe a few longterm whiplash effects. At least we learned from our experiences! ...Right?
That time she said 'yes' after a high-speed chase ended in a marriage proposal
Was it the most well thought out plan? Maybe not. But it made for a memorable moment! A friend helped me chase down my wife's car and convince her to pull over, only for me to surprise her with an engagement ring.
That time my wife was a delinquent
Alexa did the unthinkable, or at least thought of doing the unthinkable ... wait what?
That time we were robbed at gunpoint in Iowa City
On one of the darker episodes we'll feature, Jordan Bahr and Brook DeMarque describe the horror of being robbed at gunpoint while attending the University of Iowa. Beyond the initial happenings, the duo discusses their mental state in the weeks and months that followed the traumatic occurrence.
That time I determined my best friend with a cutthroat tournament
There's only one true way to find out who your best friend is: throw all of your pals into a March Madness-style tournament and see who rises to the top. Garrett Gibson, the 2020 champion, Jacob Riedemann, the runner-up, and Brook DeMarque, the guy who probably got the most betrayed, discuss what participating in the tournament was like. Steven also gives an exclusive hint to help in next year's tournament.
That time we got lost and survived in the Rocky Mountains' Lost Creek Wilderness
Jacob Riedemann and Garrett Gibson join the show to discuss getting lost, somewhat ironically, in Lost Creek Wilderness. Thanks to improvisation and the kindness of strangers, we made it out OK. But we still have one heck of a story to tell.
Intro: This podcast is about experiences, lessons and long-lasting friendship
My friend group is pretty darn strange, and we have plenty of stories to tell. This podcast will provide a platform for us to chronicle our stories, including getting lost in the Rocky Mountains, a roommate that was so messy he got spaghetti sauce on the ceiling, a double wedding with all the emotion you can imagine, talking to homeless guys under the bridge, bad dates, college stories and so much more.