The Bumper Cars Podcast

Hey there Bumper Car Nation!!!  While you are feverishly wrapping gifts for the holidays the Bumper Cars are wrapping up Season 1 with the final show of 2024. Today's show is called "Turn down the radio I can't see" and it's a side splitting look at aging with grace. So gather the scissors and scotch tape and get ready to giggle as you wrap those presents and stuff those stockings! Or maybe you are listening while you are picking up some last minute gifts. Not sure what to pick up for Aunt Mildred? How about inviting her to be a part of Bumper Car Nation! We love new listeners and you love saving money - it's the gift that keeps on giving!  #begoodpeopledogreatthings #season1  #thebumpercarspodcast

Hey there Bumper Besties!!!  Today the Bumper Cars are chatting about a sensitive topic…food. Rancid recipes and disaster dinners are on the menu for today’s show! So get ready to hear of some our memories of dining debacles and get ready to share if you dare your own food follies!  This show is sure to help out with your current diet as you are guaranteed not to be hungry after tuning into this episode.   #begoodpeopledogreatthings  

Happy Wednesday Bumper Besties!!!  Nicknames...they can be ones you love orrrr ones you'd love to forget. Today the Bumper Cars are talking all about nicknames. Are they good are they bad? Love em or hate em!? And where oh where did some of our favorites (or not so favorites) come from?!  Let us hear from you on social media! Reach out and let us know where you stand on nicknames. For those brave enough we'd love you hear some nicknames you have earned over the years!  Psst...Here's a super special secret Only 2 more shows until we wrap up season 1! It's not too late to invite your friends to listen in and be a part of Bumper Car Nation❤️ #begoodpeopledogreatthings  

Bumper Cars! It's Wednesday and you know what that means? A brand new episode is ready for you to enjoy! The Bumper Cars are going back to the movies and soundtracks that shaped their lives. In Episode 11 season 1, Nick and Colleen are talking about all the greats and are ready to share their favs with the listeners. If you haven't watched some of these five star recommendations check them out on your favorite streaming service! Let's get ready to rewind (and be kind) as we chat movies and the soundtracks that left a lasting impression!

Witch, Please... with all this pumpkin spice everything this time of year! The Bumper Cars are taking on all things Fall in Episode 10 Season 1! Today you'll learn who loves Halloween and who doesn't. We will hear of Halloween adventures, costumes that were a hit, and those that were downright horrifying. You can chime in with your own takes on Fall likes and dislikes and more on Facebook and Instagram! It's going to be a spooky ride so buckle up!

Ok admit it you read the title of today's episode and started humming that Kenny Loggins tune. And if you didn't at first you hear it now. So, the mood is set for Episode 9 of Season 1. Now get ready to hear some of our most harrowing tales! Don't worry kids, Nick and Colleen both live to tell these tales of possums, roofs, speedy rides, and clean windows! Join us on social media and share your own stories and photos with the rest of Bumper Car Nation as we take a break from the stressors of life and spend a few minutes reminiscing about a situation that was serious then and silly now!!!

Hey hey Bumper Car Besties! Ever ask yourself "what exactly IS a bumper car?" Or "How did they come up with the name for this podcast?!" Ever try to tell somebody about this amazing new podcast but wonder how the catchy title was created? In this short bonus episode you will learn all of this and more! Nick and Colleen are excited to share their back story with you as we continue to "Be Good People and DO Great Things!" Buckle your seatbelts it's gonna be a bumpy ride!  

Bumper Car Nation!!!! Welcome to Episode 7 Season 1 of The Bumper Cars. The Bumper Cars are taking on some old school topics like marbles and the those fuzzy friends that were a Saturday night staple back in the day! Nick and Colleen are taking the listeners down a nostalgic trail that is sure to bring back some great memories. Let's get ready to swap "remember when..." stories Buckle up! Off we go!!!!

🎶Hiiiiiiiiggggghhh hopes high in the sky apple pie hopes🎶 that snappy tune sums up Episode 6 Season 1 of The Bumper Cars! Today Nick and Colleen are chatting about the dangers of high expectations in various aspects of life. Remember not wanting to go out that Thursday night a million years ago and it turned out to be THE best night ever? Yep. We do too and we have a few fun stories to share about our theories regarding expectations! Tune in today and get ready to share your views with us on social media! We can't wait to hear your take on this! Don't let us down because we have High Hopes!  

In Episode 5 Season 1 of The Bumper Cars Podcast Nick has reclaimed his stolen mic as he and Colleen discuss neighborhood swim teams and summer activities. Fall might be weeks away but it's still "technically" summer and we've got HOT topics to discuss and debate! Tune in today to see what the Bumper Cars are up to and what summer nostalgia they are sharing. Remember the ice cream man? We are chatting about favorite flavors! Get ready to share your tales from the curb about everyone's favorite truck on social media! Were you on a neighborhood swim or sports team? Get ready to share your dog days of summer tales as these days are getting shorter! And remember to be good people...and DO great things ❤️

In Episode 4 of The Bumper Cars Podcast there is a mutiny on the mics!!! Today Bumper Car Nation gets to know the fun loving third member of our team - Krause. Krause is the voice you hear during the intro of the show and always has a zany message for listeners at the very end of each show. Today Krause and Colleen have hijacked the mics while Nick was out for the evening to discuss all things SPORTS! Who's got a favorite team? A game day ritual? Kids that are on a rec level team? Join the Bumper Cars as they as they discuss and debate all sorts of competition! If you have a favorite team, favorite athlete, or if you just need a reason to laugh today tune in to today's show that is sure to be a HOME RUN!

In Episode 3 of The Bumper Cars Podcast Nick and Colleen take on the animal world and share a few  harrowing encounters with some furry friends. Who's had run ins with animals? Domestic or wild?! Join the Bumper Cars as they as they chat up all kinds of crazy scenarios that will have you laughing in this episode called "Animal antics" Get ready to chime in on social media as all three stars of the show present their funniest animal videos and YOU get to decide who's video is the funniest!  If you are an animal lover, pet owner, or if you just need a reason to giggle today tune in to today's show that promises to be WILD!

Episode 2 of The Bumper Cars Podcast Nick and Colleen tackle the tricky topic of manners! What's acceptable and what is NOT these days in various social settings? Join the Bumper Car besties as they navigate all kinds of desired manners and behaviors in this episode called "Please and Thank You." Get ready to chime in on social media with situations and behaviors you find acceptable or feel are questionable at best. If you find yourself asking what fork to use at a formal dinner or if you struggle with the basic rules of the road tune in to today's show to learn where the Bumper Cars stand on these worldly issues!

In this first episode of The Bumper Cars you will meet Nick and Colleen. Nick is a dog dad living in the Chicago suburbs. Colleen is a wife and mother of 3 teens living in a small beach town in Florida. These two friends that come from different worlds are connected through Colleen's husband Ryan, one of Nick's childhood best friends. Our co-host are discussing a rite of passage sacred to young boys of in the coastal town where Colleen lives and whether or not her son Miles is ready to participate or better yet...is she read to start letting go. Join us we as we find out if Miles is ready to go camping on the island. If you find yourself asking how much freedom is appropriate for your children or if you were once a kiddo that was ready for your first adventure away from home, this show is for you!!!