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Nicholas Doesn’t Fall Off a Cliff & Turkey Food Is Good — FPP490
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Jeff and Nicholas sample some more edibles from uncle Joel — “Turkey food is good”. Nicholas almost fell off a cliff… but Theodore reached out and saved him in the Nick of time. SourceBy Reuben, Leighton, and Jeffy
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Getting Things Done w/ Jeff & More Uncle Joel Edibles — FPP489
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Enjoy our first app recommendation in years on the FPP (probably years ). Jeff has been on the hunt for a while for a task management/reminders app that follows David Allen’s methodology of Getting Things Done. Uncle Joel generously sent more edibles. On this episode we tried the Bluefin Tuna egg mash from the Mediterranean Sea. Source…
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Myles Miller brings an edible to the podcast, a century egg. SourceBy Reuben, Leighton, and Jeffy
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Undercover Bomb with Sarah Miller — FPP486
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Sarah Miller tells the story about how a mysterious (and creepy) vehicle with tinted windows sat outside her house and how she discovered it part of an undercover drug bust operation. Thanks also to Alice Orendorf for sending twisted cinnamon rolls all the way from Maryland! SourceBy Reuben, Leighton, and Jeffy
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Becoming a Heifer Farmer & Talking with Priests on an Plane — FPP485
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Theodore is back in Indiana for a family wedding and talks about becoming a heifer farmer in Colorado. Leighton is back from Sarasota where he had some time to speak with a priest on his way down to FL. SourceBy Reuben, Leighton, and Jeffy
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How to Not Offend Your Wife by Playing with a Handicap & Fasting — FPP484
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Reuben asks for advice and shares an experience about how to play pickleball competitively with Carmen. Using a handicap seems like the only logical solution. SourceBy Reuben, Leighton, and Jeffy
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Nicholas finally tells the story about being at the 2024 Indy 500. If you’re taking your pregnant wife, don’t take the first available parking spot. SourceBy Reuben, Leighton, and Jeffy
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More Madness & Divorcing LastPass After 12+ Years — FPP482
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More madness ensues when Lucretia’s requests for Reese’s go unanswered. Reuben lays out his reasons for leaving LastPass after 12+ years. Here’s the video referenced in this episode. SourceBy Reuben, Leighton, and Jeffy
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Recapping Memorial Day Weekend (Minus Indy 500) & Headshot — FPP481
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Reuben shares his experience watching the Indy 500 and starting to become a fan of F1 Racing. Nicholas was at the race but couldn’t make today’s podcast, so next week we’ll hear about his in-person experience and the dramatic storybook ending to the race. Jeff gives advice about car parking at weddings and his thoughts on holiday weddings. A few mo…
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Lucretia, Reuben and Nicholas’s mom, stops by to share her disappointment about “Reese’s Madness” and to give away 10 Reese’s bags. The first 10 people to email her will get a Reese’s freebie bag sent to them. Listen for details. SourceBy Reuben, Leighton, and Jeffy
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What Does “Building Up the Temple Mean”? — FPP479
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During Reuben’s evening family routine, they often sing children’s songs. One evening Carmen asked, what’s the meaning of Building Up the Temple? This lead to a little research about the history of the song. SourceBy Reuben, Leighton, and Jeffy
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TV Mounting Success, “Know God. No Regrets” & a Surprise Visit — FPP478
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Reuben was able to mount his TV on the brick in about 30 minutes after some actual professional help was provided. Reuben and Nicholas’s mom makes a surprise visit to the podcast to “settle something” but since Leighton and Jeff weren’t available, she’ll need to make an other surprise visit. Nicholas shares about Robert Rogers’s talk at Berea. He t…
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Reuben bought a TV installation service when he bought his TV thinking it would make things easier. That didn’t happen. SourceBy Reuben, Leighton, and Jeffy
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Recapping Totality & Reese’s Madness — FPP476
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Jeff and Reuben recount experiencing the 4/8/24 solar eclipse totality. We finally get to Reese’s madness. Order your Reese’s before listening if you want to participate with us. SourceBy Reuben, Leighton, and Jeffy
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Hacking Disaster & Solar Eclipse Plans — FPP475
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A small business’s successful YouTube channel was shut down because their personal Gmail account was hacked. Reuben and Jeff plan to drive a few hours to be in the dark zone of the solar eclipse happening on 4/8. Check out NASA’s interactive map so you can put in your city to get details on the eclipse. Source…
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Siri malfunctions in a big way to send a bizarre text message. Nicholas shares where “Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy” comes from and what it means. When should you stop texting someone a happy birthday message? How should you stop a birthday gift giving and receiving relationship without having a direct conversation? Source…
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New Podcast Space & Nicholas’s Home Warranty Scam? — FPP473
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We are excited to be in our new podcast recording space brought to you by Main Street Roasters! More benefits and perks of this partnership to come so stay tuned. Nicholas bought a house and it included 1 year home warranty. Good thing because his furnace stopped working … but did home warranty come through? Is home warranty a scam? One more thing,…
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A Quick Update on a Big Plan for the French Press Podcast – FPP472
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This short 5 minute episode is announcing some updates on the FPP. We want to grow this thing and are tired of having the podcast in neutral . SourceBy Reuben, Leighton, and Jeffy
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Jeff Is a Crab Scavenger & McDonalds Is… — FPP471
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Squid Jerky & Nicholas Sucks His Thumb in Front of 300 People — FPP470
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Jeff brings a “killer edible” that left everyone disgusted. SourceBy Reuben, Leighton, and Jeffy
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Cemetery Google Reviews, Books Take You to Bucc-ee’s — FPP469
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Have you ever left a review of a cemetery? Movies take you to the destination but books take you to Bucc-ee’s . SourceBy Reuben, Leighton, and Jeffy
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3 Trips to the Dentist & Snowboarding with Theo — FPP468
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Reuben went to the dentist 3 times in the past 2 weeks and Nicholas overcomes a cancelled flight to get out to Colorado to go snowboarding with Theodore. SourceBy Reuben, Leighton, and Jeffy
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Jeff Loses Sleep Keeping His House Warm & Nicholas Survives a Car Accident — FPP467
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Reuben and Jeff both have heating issues. Reuben explains a new criteria for using or not using apps and Nicholas is recovering from being sick and a car accident. SourceBy Reuben, Leighton, and Jeffy
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Drafty Houses, Surviving the Cold Snap, Ace Paint Fail — FPP466
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PWI Christmas Party & A Call For Paul to Vlog — FPP465
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Reuben’s Faucet DIY Project Goes Perfectly & Nicholas’s Smoking Dishwasher — FPP464
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It’s not often that a DIY project goes perfectly for Reuben. But this week it did. Also, Nicholas get’s a phone call from his wife, “Come home! The dishwasher is smoking!” Also we need your feedback on what Reese’s to include in the our March Madness Tournament. SourceBy Reuben, Leighton, and Jeffy
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Myles the Bison Are Out… Get the Heli — FPP463
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This may be the most bizarre but true life story ever told on the podcast. Cousin Myles tells how his bison escaped and had to be rounded up with the help of a helicopter. SourceBy Reuben, Leighton, and Jeffy
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Do You Work at a Drinking Festival? — FPP462
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Reuben explains how he’s a heat seeking missile when it comes to finding additional problems while doing home DIY projects. Jeff explains how he heard, “Do you work at a drinking festival?” and we sample Nicholas’s hard earned venison. Leighton tries to convince Theodore and Nicholas to move a huge sectional couch from his house to the Claywood Eve…
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The ups and downs of the past few years and God’s amazing grace. Hope you are encouraged by this story and God is glorified. SourceBy Reuben, Leighton, and Jeffy
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Traveling Tips with Children & Nicholas Takes Down a Doe — FPP460
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Jeff’s tips on traveling with Children. Stay away from American Airlines. After Nicholas bought a new bow his hunting woes have turned into success ! SourceBy Reuben, Leighton, and Jeffy
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Nicholas Confesses to Cutting Pages Out of His Bible — FPP459
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It was discovered that pages from Nicholas’s high school Bible had pages cut out in a rectangular shape. Listen to find out what’s going on. If you’re wanting to start a podcast, don’t follow our example. Choose a topic that is specific and you are interested in talking about and want to learn more yourself. Source…
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Putting the Cow in Coffee & You Miss 100% of the Shots that Hit a Branch — FPP458
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Horse Manure Will Guide You (Bus Stories with Paul Yoder) — FPP457
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Carmen vs Reuben at Top Golf in Houston — FPP456
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Reuben visited Florida and Texas and discovered Texas Aldi stores have a special section dedicated to tacos — Reuben loves Mexican food — and their taco meat was juicier and more tasty than normal Mexican restaurants . While in Houston Reuben and Carmen faced off at Top Golf. They have a strange history with mini golf and the top golf competition w…
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Leighton Scammed Into a Van (Prequel to the Honey Wagon) — FPP455
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Leighton tells the prequel about purchasing the infamous honey wagon. It started with overusing the family four-wheeler and wanting to replace it. The lesson Leighton learned is that when there’s cash in your hand it needs to be spent. SourceBy Reuben, Leighton, and Jeffy
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The vehicle you drive says a lot about you. Leighton upgraded his family vehicle and took it on a maiden voyage to Potato Creek. SourceBy Reuben, Leighton, and Jeffy
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The Margaret Sanger of Squirrels — FPP453
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Nicholas kills a mouse and rescues a baby squirrel. SourceBy Reuben, Leighton, and Jeffy
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Leeroy, Scuba Diving for Free, & Trees Growing in Sand — FPP452
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Leighton Turns to a Life of Crime & Reuben Avoids the Police — FPP451
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Even though it’s been over a month since Leighton returned he hasn’t told how his life turned into a criminal enterprise… until now. In a somewhat related topic, Reuben drove to the BMV with expired plates and was able to avoid the police but the BMV was “temporarily closed”. SourceBy Reuben, Leighton, and Jeffy
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What a Person Who’s on Maintenance Mode Looks Like & Nick’s New Neighbors — FPP450
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Reuben shares what happened at work when Leighton talked about what a person looks like who’s on maintenance mode. Nicholas meets his new neighbors and is trying to fit it but not sure it can happen when Noah gets older. SourceBy Reuben, Leighton, and Jeffy
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Jeff Impressed by the Clinic & Reuben Tells a Birth Story — FPP449
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Leighton lists 9 points at the end of this episode. Topics range from Jeff’s pain in his foot that kept him awake through the night to asking about cat loyalty. You don’t want to miss this educational and entertaining episode. SourceBy Reuben, Leighton, and Jeffy
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Reuben Has a Son, Theodore Camps at New Horizons Ministries, and Jeff Visits Niagara Falls — FPP448
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Jeff, Theodore, and Nicholas discuss how Reuben’s life is about to change now that he has his first child. Theodore visited New Horizons Ministries camp week where he visited Bishop Castle. According to Jeff, in Portugal you can skip to the front of any line if you have toddlers. Jeff wen to Niagara Falls for his wedding anniversary where they went…
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Nick Breaks Back Putting on Hoodie — FPP447
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Nicholas visits a chiropractor after putting his back out when putting on his hoodie. Reuben shares his skeptical opinion about the “maintenance” aspect of chiropractic care. SourceBy Reuben, Leighton, and Jeffy
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Reuben Talks to Special Agent Dawn & Leighton Pioneers the Western Frontier — FPP446
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Reuben talked to a special agent for an investigation and Leighton talks about his upcoming travels to the Pacific Ocean—including his #1 goal for the trip. SourceBy Reuben, Leighton, and Jeffy
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Answers to Family Relationships & the Disgusting Truth About Robins — FPP445
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We discuss some answers to Reuben’s question about nurturing a family that enjoys spending time together. This week Reuben witnessed Robin parents eating the poop of it’s baby robin . Leighton made cheesecake for his church potluck, and it was surprisingly good. In the intro we incorrectly say it’s episode 446 but it its 445. Source…
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Nicholas Buys a House & School Opinions — FPP444
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Nicholas bought a house (and offered less than the asking price). Theodore gives his opinion about school/family balance. SourceBy Reuben, Leighton, and Jeffy
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Reflecting on Grandparents Passing — FPP443
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Reuben and Theodore reflect on the passing of their grandma in 2020 and grandfather in 2023. How do you continue the family legacy? SourceBy Reuben, Leighton, and Jeffy
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Police Visit Violet (Our Mother-in-Law) — FPP442
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It’s not everyday your mother-in-law has the police looking for them. Find out what happened on today’s podcast. Full confession from Violet Miller . SourceBy Reuben, Leighton, and Jeffy
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Relient K Signs Reuben’s $50 & Jeff Takes His Neighbor’s Yard — FPP441
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As a teen Reuben went to a Relient K concert. He got a $50 bill signed by the band. Nicholas took his Theodore and his dad to a George Strait concert but forgot to book a hotel. They ended up sleeping under the stars until they got rained out. Jeff used a metal detector to prove he owned 5′ of his neighbor’s property. Listen carefully and you can d…
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