Petzinger Brothers

It's interesting to look back at childhood and recall the things we used to play with. Some things have endured the test of time and are still a part of childhood today. Others are long lost and exist only as memories or rare collectibles. Join us as we take a brief peek back at the toys and games we remember enjoying as kids.

Our recollections would be incomplete without at least some mention of girls. Though not a topic that illustrates any great triumphs, it is, nonetheless, quite entertaining. Relax, settle in, and enjoy the awkwardness that was our social experience with girls.

There were many times when our mischief or misconduct went unanswered by consequence. In this episode we carefully confess a few of the things we allegedly did that perhaps we should have gotten in trouble for.

In the event that anyone, by virtue of listening to previous episodes, has formed an overly positive opinion of us, it is time introduce a small taste of reality. Listen in as we reluctantly remember the times we got caught and the consequences that followed.

Seeing the gradual ripening of the pumpkins in the Yasuda's patch built our anticipation of the coming fun. Remember with us the promise of candy, the enjoyment of dressing up in costume, and the long drive in the dark and cold as we visited homes scattered about the countryside on Halloween.  

No one would have ever made the mistake of referring to us boys as fashionable back then. What we wore was determined by what was available from the shelves and bins of thrift and second-hand stores. For us, it was function over fashion. Enjoy as we relive our plaid past.

Reflecting on who we are inevitably leads to an exploration of what was passed down to us from the preceding generations. Let us share with you some of the traits, characteristics, habits, and genetics that we have identified as our family inheritance.

Our adventures in the world of athletic endeavors don't necessarily qualify as sports in the traditional sense of the word. With a few exceptions, our forrays onto the courts and fields were not noteworthy. That didn't matter, though. We had a good time playing then, and remembering now.

Chores: An unavaoidable reality of every household. We take a look back at some of the daily tasks that were a very real part of living on the farm. In the cold of winter and the heat of summer we were the little gears in the machine of the farm.

Every family has a collection of shared experiences and activities that together form a unique set of traditions or customs. Listen along as we remember some of the traditions that brought a true sense of continuity to our family.

In an instant, a situation can go from fun to dangerous. In this episode, we think back on those moments when laughter was replaced by worry, pain, and fear. We consider ourselves to be quite lucky because some of these moments were truly close calls.

Work and chores weren't the only things that occupied our summers. No school meant work, but it also meant play! Let us entertain you with some of our favorite recollections of the fun things we did during the summer.

This podcast has gone to the dogs. Sit back and enjoy as we talk about the friendly canine companions that protected us and the unfriendly others that made living in the countryside an adventure.

Summertime in the country meant working. Listen in as we recall our days spent in the fields under the hot summer Idaho sun.

Enjoy a very entertaining opportunity to be educated about our methodologies for conflict resolution, interpersonal disagreement mitigation, and the ancient art of spit-slurp torture.

Our first guest celebrity--Mom! The woman who brought all five of us into the world shares some stories from her youth as well as some of her thoughts about raising us boys.

Legacy, expectations, embarrassing moments, and triumphs. All key elements in our experiences as students who, one after the other, made our way through the public school system.

This week's podcast starts with the root cellar, but doesn't stay there for long. Listen as we recollect some of the things we would do for fun on the farm. And, for the first time ever in our podcasts we mention a goat.

Sit back and enjoy our recollections of the many cars that played their parts in our driving misadventures.

Welcome to the Petzinger Brothers Podcast website. This posting marks the inaugural podcast--our first attempt at sharing our treasured memories, interesting stories, and random thoughts with you. Enjoy! Click on the link below to listen.