Hide The Debit Card And Pass The Milkshake

Send us Fan MailThe smell of barbecue, a half-finished milkshake, and a crowd of familiar faces, that’s how we kick things off at Mayfest 2026. We’re recording on location in Rector and letting the event guide the conversation, from what makes festivals worth leaving the house for to the one thing we’d actually spend our money on when every booth is tempting. If you love small town festivals, local food trucks, and community events that feel personal, you’ll feel right at home with us here. We also bring on Jacob Gibson, a seventh grader repping 4-H, to explain what 4-H really does: fundraising, building the club, traveling, and getting into activities and competitions. He also talks band life and playing saxophone, which turns into a bigger conversation about how youth programs, school activities, and local support give kids a place to grow confidence and skills in public. Then we take a hard turn into pure nostalgia and real-life humor: fidget spinners, yo-yos that “sleep,” forgotten gadgets, and the parenting moves nobody admits out loud. We even debate controllers, PS5 rechargeable convenience versus Xbox battery life, and why both can drive you crazy depending on your habits. If you’ve ever wondered what a town is like when it “does it big,” Joey’s take on community pride ties it all together. Subscribe to Almost Brothers Podcast, share this with a friend who loves hometown events, and leave a review. What’s the one thing you always buy at a festival?Support the showPlease share and SUBSCRIBE!!!If you are able ... would you help us in becoming a subscriber and helping us get the word out.   https://www.buzzsprout.com/1133780/supportThinking about starting a podcast. Check out our affiliate link here.Listen on apple hereFacebook Listen on Spotify here