When it comes to the Midwest, there's no better place to have a conversation than Backroads & Bonfires. You're invited to ride shotgun with host Adam Pedersen and a collection of his friends as they discuss life in the Midwest, food, humorous stories from their past, 90’s pop culture and so much more. So put on your Tommy Hilfiger jeans, grab your favorite Náutica tee, toss on your Jansport backpack and transport yourself back to the good ole days.

Backroads & Bonfires
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When it comes to the Midwest, there's no better place to have a conversation than Backroads & Bonfires. You're invited to ride shotgun with host Adam Pedersen and a collection of his friends as they discuss life in the Midwest, food, humorous stories from their past, 90’s pop culture and so much more. So put on your Tommy Hilfiger jeans, grab your favorite Náutica tee, toss on your Jansport backpack and transport yourself back to the good ole days.
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Recent Episodes

August 2, 2026
285 - Camp Kids of The 90s & The Gaff Of The Century
Host Adam and guests Glizzy and Lisa reminisce about 90s camp experiences and share a hilarious story from a recent youth conference.

July 26, 2026
284 -Living Room Fishing & 500 Paper Airplanes?!
Hosts Ped and Burk revisit childhood games and draft "cool guy stuff" in this lively interview episode.

July 19, 2026
Blind Food Tasting & Top 10 Midwest Vacations
Host Adam shares his top 10 Midwest vacation spots and life updates, offering listeners inspiration for their next getaway.
285 total episodes available with 11 transcripts
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