Best Smcd Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 222: Episode 222 Sunday Morning Coming Down: Dog in a Trucker Hat & Letting Go. 30:13

6d ago30:13

30:13

John joins a field trip at Tally’s, takes a much longer walk than he planned, and finds wisdom from a good friend and joy from a dog wearing a hat.

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Episode 221: Episode 221 Sunday Morning Coming Down: Black Coffee and Not Chasing the Tiger. 46:02

14d ago46:02

46:02

John takes a trip to Denver to see Morgan Wallen and leaves feeling like an old man at a stadium show. But fear not, a few frosés at the hotel pool and the new season of The Bear are the perfect tonic to find some peace.

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Episode 220: Episode 220 Sunday Morning Coming Down: Clams Casino & Ocean Fishing. 33:08

21d ago33:08

33:08

John and Stacey are on an epic adventure with a few nights in Boston, and a few more on Cape Cod. By the end of the trip, they’ll both know if they’re lobster claw or lobster tail people.

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Episode 219: Episode 219 Sunday Morning Coming Down: It’s Not Going to Matter in 10 Years. 37:12

28d ago37:12

37:12

John isn’t hungover this episode, which means he’s tripling down with wisdom from a deliberate engineer, the king of the RV park, and a 21-year-old new hire. Plus, there’s a bonus boat story and a dad joke for Father’s Day.

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Episode 218: Episode 218 Sunday Morning Coming Down: Sock baskets & Pontoon Ladders. 30:44

1M ago30:44

30:44

John is up in Starbuck helping with his in-law’s big move. While there he learns the critical difference between Norwegian sayings uffda and ishda!

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Episode 217: Episode 217 Sunday Morning Coming Down: Bill Walton, Cowboys Don’t Wear Glasses. 31:27

1M ago31:27

31:27

John reflects on the vibe, energy and lessons of the late Bill Walton, celebrates Minnesota sports including the P-Dub World Championship, and almost dies putting his Wrangler hard top away.

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Episode 216: Episode 216 Sunday Morning Coming Down: I Got Gooped. 31:30

2M ago31:30

31:30

After eluding grey hair and small type on his phone, it’s Gwyneth Paltrow that makes John finally feel like a senior citizen. He says goodbye to the Starbuck cabin and tells the wind how we really feel.

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Episode 215: Episode 215 Sunday Morning Coming Down: Discipline & SYDTM. 41:35

2M ago41:35

41:35

John laments the tax on bad golfers, learns the value of relentlessly pursuing your goals from a wise elder, and might watch his first John Wayne movie.

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Episode 214: Episode 214 Sunday Morning Coming Down: Seasons Change. 38:10

2M ago38:10

38:10

It’s the changing of the seasons. Time for John to get the boat in, for Tally’s Dockside to open, and for you to realize your dress clothes no longer fit post Covid.

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Episode 213: Episode 213 Sunday Morning Coming Down: Bon Jovi & the Bird Feeder. 33:06

2M ago33:06

33:06

John talks man crushes, aging, and even gets some life lessons from Bon Jovi. Because the only thing you can’t be in this life is a quitter.

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Episode 212: Episode 212 Sunday Morning Coming Down: Do What Makes You Feel Alive. 36:17

3M ago36:17

36:17

50 is a milestone birthday, John celebrates it by listening to the universe, including a couple country stars. He also fell in waders, broke the leaf blower, and nearly flooded his yard. He did not give a dog bacon.

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Episode 211: Episode 211 Sunday Morning Coming Down: Joe Jobs & Johnny Paycheck. 51:47

3M ago51:47

51:47

John puts a pin in the Frozen Four, discovers the ultimate hangover cure, and shares a lesson from the over a dozen “Joe Jobs” he had growing up.

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Episode 210: Episode 210 Sunday Morning Coming Down: Hoedowns, Glimmers, Partial Billied, and Frozen Fours. 36:24

3M ago36:24

36:24

John decides a cowboy hat can change your life, is having a wild week filled with family and college hockey and shares wisdom from one of the happiest m-effers around.

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Episode 209: Episode 209 Sunday Morning Coming Down: Life Is Like Baseball. 40:08

3M ago40:08

40:08

John wonders why we don’t approach ever day like opening day, encourages us to find our “created by” moments, and doesn’t know how to say “turn Left!” in Ukrainian.

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Episode 208: Episode 208 Sunday Morning Coming Down: Hold That Door. 33:15

3M ago33:15

33:15

John shares some vacation outtakes, Lyft stories, wisdom from a camera man, and wonders if Cheeto puffs are the superior Cheeto product.

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Episode 207: Episode 207 Sunday Morning Coming Down: Turning Zap into Zen. 44:17

4M ago44:17

44:17

John is on Spring Break (if he can still call it that), and vacation in Florida is a wonderful reminder to slow down, read a book, and not always be rushing to the tee box.

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Episode 206: Episode 206 Sunday Morning Coming Down: F*ck It. 28:12

4M ago28:12

28:12

John eats lunches on park benches, has a few drinking mishaps, and dreams of learning dominoes and being able to ride a horse to the bar.

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Episode 205: Episode 205 Sunday Morning Coming Down: Bald Eagles & Hockey Hair. 31:49

4M ago31:49

31:49

John collects some unapologetic wisdom from Big K’s brother, bets on NASCAR, and enjoys all that the State High School Hockey Tourney has to offer.

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Episode 204: Episode 204 Sunday Morning Coming Down: Faz, Blackstone Meltdown, and Being 7 Inches. 33:32

4M ago33:32

33:32

It’s State Tourney weekend and John wonders if he’s still a man if he can’t grill, takes inspiration from a hockey coach, and finally gets some appropriate pickleball attire.

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Episode 203: Episode 203 Sunday Morning Coming Down: Chew Mooch, Cheese Mongers & Making Your Own Sauce. 30:35

5M ago30:35

30:35

John checks in with a friend from Boston, who breaks it all down: we only have so much time to have a good time. That means no more ticking the box. Plus, Kings of Leon are back and they’re greasy again.

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Episode 202: Episode 202 Sunday Morning Coming Down: Hot Dog Roller Dynasty—Bring It, Sell It! 34:00

5M ago34:00

34:00

John shares stories from his KC trip, reminds us to wear red on Valentine’s, and shares strategy from a highly competitive Super Bowl party. He somehow manages to offer us wisdom while staring down the barrel of a couple bags of miniature peanut butter cups.

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Episode 201: Episode 201 Sunday Morning Coming Down: Writing Your Epitaph. What’s in the Box! 38:04

5M ago38:04

38:04

John shares some wisdom from Bob Buford’s book “Halftime,” drinks sake, celebrates Stacey’s 50th Fortnight, enjoys the Grammy’s, and reminds us all that like Billy Joel says on his first new song in thirty years, it’s never too late to turn the lights back on.

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Episode 200: Episode 200 Sunday Morning Coming Down: Make Other People Feel Important. 39:27

5M ago39:27

39:27

SMCD celebrates 200 episodes, and Stacey turns 50. Wow! A lot to cover including a trip to Stewartville, the continued demise of the club sandwich, and wondering if guys shouldn’t go on walks alone.

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Episode 199: Episode 199 Sunday Morning Coming Down: Fly Fast, But Don’t Forget to Enjoy the View. 40:11

6M ago40:11

40:11

John is enjoying the sound of two hands clapping, and hopes you are too. He sneezes from popcorn salt and visits a crowded steam room before sharing wisdom from his pilot brother and finding religion at the Opry.

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Episode 198: Episode 198 Sunday Morning Coming Down: Two Hands Clapping & Bumper Stickers. 28:52

6M ago28:52

28:52

John mixes up the format, sharing the wisdom of others, starting with Sweet Lou. He also got an electric blanket and is pretty sure the universe sent him a message via Willie Nelson.

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Episode 197: Episode 197 Sunday Morning Coming Down: Shirts & Skins. 47:30

6M ago47:30

47:30

John responds to some listener feedback on R-E-S-P-E-C-T, realizing sometimes the best response in today’s all too certain world is, simply, “maybe?”

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Episode 196: Episode 196 Sunday Morning Coming Down: Clear Eyes and Making More Creative Babies. 31:30

6M ago31:30

31:30

One week into 2024, John is digging into the batter’s box and trying to see the picture more clearly using discipline to eliminate a few things. He also learns the best way to remove darts from the dartboard.

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Episode 195: Episode 195 Sunday Morning Coming Down: NEW Year’s, the Crud, and Dog Puzzles. 33:17

7M ago33:17

33:17

Riggins' life has taken a dramatic turn for the worse, John breaks down his one word for 2024, and once again provides his genuine appreciation for the farmer’s blow.

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Episode 194: Episode 194 Sunday Morning Coming Down: Embracing Spontaneity, and One Word for a New Year. 35:20

7M ago35:20

35:20

John talks holiday traditions and shares notes from his trip to Vegas. Also, his dog gets confused, his wife buys some new jeans, and he smokes a few dry cigars.

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Episode 193: Episode 193 Sunday Morning Coming Down: The “Drunk John” Drinking Story. 32:59

7M ago32:59

32:59

1 drinking story that takes 33 minutes to tell. That’s when you know it’s a good one.

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Episode 192: Episode 192 Sunday Morning Coming Down: I Should Have Let Myself Get Kidnapped, Transitions & Gift Cards. 36:52

7M ago36:52

36:52

As he prepares of a weekend in Vegas, John reflects on a week with highs and lows, and plenty of signals from the universe. He also reminds us small photos are meant for the back of holiday cards.

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Episode 191: Episode 191 Sunday Morning Coming Down: Streaming, Holiday Party & Butt Dust. 31:09

7M ago31:09

31:09

John defines gang banger, talks about his recent streaming fails, and prepares for the neighborhood holiday party that he was hoodwinked (that was the word!) into hosting. He’s also going to stop snacking . . .as much.

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Episode 190: Episode 190 Sunday Morning Coming Down: Fake Tree & Empty Nest Christmas Cards. 34:56

8M ago34:56

34:56

It’s Thanksgiving week. You should know that because if you have solid friends, someone should have sent you a totally inappropriate Thanksgiving themed text. If that didn’t happen, you have work to do this year!

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Episode 189: Episode 189 Sunday Morning Coming Down: Lazy or Old? 34:37

8M ago34:37

34:37

John wonders how a little bit of work can be a lot, pleads for people to take some of his monster cookies, and reminds us to be the joyful outburst at the end of country songs and the cheers at the start of great nights.

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Episode 188: Episode 188 Sunday Morning Coming Down: Those Hand-Written Letter Moments. 29:24

8M ago29:24

29:24

Like the rest of us, John is doing his best to survive “the season of death.” How is he coping? Focusing on what matters most, plenty of soup and chili, tucking into dark wood bars with good glassware, and hoping he’ll get socked-in on a fluffy snow night.

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Episode 187: Episode 187 Sunday Morning Coming Down: What’s Your Weasel? 33:41

8M ago33:41

33:41

John asks us all to look in the funhouse mirror and attack our worst trait. He reminds us that dogs are still dogs, and that we shouldn’t fret too much because the shit show is still our shit show.

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Episode 186: Episode 186 Sunday Morning Coming Down: Montana John, Green Death & Skin in the Game. 32:00

9M ago32:00

32:00

John visits Missoula, Montana before the Californians can wreck it. He experiences “halfsies” at BK, learns from aliens, and explains precisely why gambling does make sports better.

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Episode 185: Episode 185 Sunday Morning Coming Down: G.O.A.T. Sandwich & Piña Colada on a Tuesday. 38:19

9M ago38:19

38:19

John visits the Arizona State Fair, plays some Fall golf, and debates the greatest sandwich of all time. Don’t worry he doesn’t talk about manscaping this time.

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Episode 184: Episode 184 Sunday Morning Coming Down: College, Kickball & Throwing Cans. 38:07

9M ago38:07

38:07

John contemplates where he’d go to college if he could do it all over again, shares some lake stories, and is so busy he’s been reduced to eating Funyuns for lunch. He’s also considering manscaping.

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Episode 183: Episode 183 Sunday Morning Coming Down: Coyote Ugly & Simple, Stubborn Creativity. 34:30

9M ago34:30

34:30

John recaps his guy’s trip, talks about some misconceptions around creativity, and tells how one surf instructor tried to rekindle all of his weight issues from the past.

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Episode 182: Episode 182 Sunday Morning Coming Down: Guy’s Trip Live Eulogy—Tell People You Love Them. 32:43

10M ago32:43

32:43

John is headed to Las Encinitas (fancy for San Diego) for his annual Cinco Grande guy’s trip. He decides to surprise the boys by paying tribute to each of them.

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Episode 181: Episode 181 Sunday Morning Coming Down: Why Do We Keep Doing the Same Things? 32:25

10M ago32:25

32:25

John talks about the monotony of doing the same thing over and over, and why we accept it. He also went to the grocery store for the first time in years because his wife was sick for the first time ever.

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Episode 180: Episode 180 Sunday Morning Coming Down: Whiffs, We Values, And The Husband Universe. 37:58

10M ago37:58

37:58

John is having a big weekend with his family coming over for Italian dinner. He also gets out on the golf course for an epic round, and even tries to help out around the house, a little.

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Episode 179: Episode 179 Sunday Morning Coming Down: Lake Days & Uber Escapes. 29:10

10M ago29:10

29:10

John can’t believe Labor Day was just a week ago. He has Pearl Jam redemption after a lost show in Australia and describes the ideal anatomy of a lake day.

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Episode 178: Episode 178 Sunday Morning Coming Down: Blood Mustache & College GameDay. 30:16

10M ago30:16

30:16

Football season is back, and John is thrilled about it. The Great Minnesota Get Together is also in full form, and White Bear Lake has some BC Eagles looking for redemption. Also, Panda Express is super good.

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Episode 177: Episode 177 Sunday Morning Coming Down: Big K. 29:31

11M ago29:31

29:31

John takes a pilgrimage to mourn the loss of a buddy, hears the universe talking through music, gets overserved at the Fair, and wonders why people used to swim naked.

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Episode 176: Episode 176 Sunday Morning Coming Down: You Won’t Smell Like Flames Standing Outside The Fire. 34:04

11M ago34:04

34:04

John adjusts to lake life, picks the wrong car to pick up an investor, mourns the death of Morgan Wallen’s mullet, and urges our youth to embrace a sense of urgency and quit standing outside the fire.

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Episode 175: Episode 175 Sunday Morning Coming Down: Persistence Is The Mother Of Accomplishment. 31:39

11M ago31:39

31:39

John takes the long way home from Fort Lauderdale, finds some wisdom at the health club, and wonders aloud why he doesn’t know how to do most of the things men know how to do.

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Episode 174: Episode 174 Sunday Morning Coming Down: Reintroducing Yourself to Yourself. 40:20

11M ago40:20

40:20

Between his company expanding to Arizona and driving his son to his first job in Florida, John had about 48 hours of windshield time this week. Along the way he heard the amazing journey of Chase and Marisa, and (surprise surprise) had too much fun in Nashville.

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Episode 173: Episode 173 Sunday Morning Coming Down: Is TV Too Good? 34:40

12M ago34:40

34:40

John had a busy week at a Twins game, the Barbie movie, and Marketfest. He wonders aloud how he can be a better lake guy, if television is too powerful a force today, and how he can spend less time talking to people he doesn’t want to talk to.

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