The Sunny Side of Life with Troy Thompson
Everyone needs a place they can call their “center of the universe”, for Troy Thompson and family, that is a place called Sunnyside in rural Iowa. Pioneer back with the old sergeant to a way of life that loves (most of) the neighbors, tries to see the good in everyone, prizes hard work, a good story, an honest laugh, and a fair deal of individual liberty. Welcome to life, liberty, and the pursuits that make us happy on the Sunnyside of Life.
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 28 minutes
- Episodes
- 505
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Last Week Hurt
Last week at Sunnyside was difficult. There's a void that will linger a great while. As the world considers the loss of Charlie Kirk in one way or another, we consider our own loss: Den…
We're All Going to Die: Isaiah Schott - The Funeral Director
This week on The Sunnyside of Life, Troy sits down with the last guy you want to talk to...the local funeral director! And you know what? He's amazing! Isaiah Schott has been a funeral …
Up 4 Local Lumber with Adam Upmeyer
This week at Sunnyside, Troy visits with Adam Upmeyer, owner of the Garner Lumber and Supply - the local lumber yard that has kept Troy supplied these last few years with great quality …
The Winter of '39
This week at Sunnyside, Troy recounts his speech to the full faculty and staff of the community school district and the significance of that high school diploma based on the stories and…
Small Town Sunshine: Julianna Burkholder
Who brings the Sunnyside of Life to small town businesses, community celebrations, and planned events? The local Chamber of Commerce Director, of course! This week, we meet Julianna Bur…
Ireland with Brendan the Navigator!
Well, we missed a week while away to Ireland and it just wouldn't be right to talk about the trip without the best National guide in Ireland to help me out - the man who spent 10 days g…
Volunteer!
It's a short one, but this volunteer spirit with Troy is a little heavy - remember when you see someone who needs help and you gave it? Meh. Do your part and enjoy the reward - stay bus…
The Epstein List
This week at Sunnyside, baseball comes to an end, "Henhalla" construction is underway, Troy lost a golf tournament as expected, and there's more to this Epstein List than meets the eye.…
Pioneer Back!
This week, after a fantastic Independence Day weekend with family, Troy reflects on what he thinks makes the story of our founding so great - that pioneer spirit of rugged individualism…
"Bruhweiser" Presents: Real Men of Genius
This may be Troy's best work yet as he absolutely lampoons the Iowa legislative decisions to insist private school athletes be accepted into public school athletics and his Carnac take …
The Cattle Baron Has Doubts
He did it! Troy finally purchased steers to finish for private sales and has embarked on his journey to become a cattle baron...with 10 steers. Yes, it's not the size of the herd that c…
What are you wearing to the insurrection?
This week on The Sunnyside of Life, Troy recounts his appearance at Vinylfest, Father's Day and an entire slew of observations about the "No Kings" protests, military parades, the Army'…
Auction House Blues and California Plans Secession
This week at Sunnyside, Troy recounts his visit to the sale barn to buy steers....but, it didn't go as planned and California riots against ICE, Trump says he's sending in the National …
What I Listen To
The most frequent question Troy get's is "what podcasts do you listen to?" Well, this week, he answers that question by reviewing the podcasts he listens to regularly. You can probably …
Memorial Day Message
It's Memorial Day and we honor and respect and give thanks to those service members throughout our nation's history who have given their lives in awful payment for our enduring freedoms…
You Got Sand in Your Feenstra
This week at Sunnyside, the weather turns cold and rainy, garden plans are on hold, it's commencement and state track season again, and a fella stops by Sunnyside needing a hand which l…
Hey Maaaaaa! I Sheared Sheep!
This week, Troy recounts his adventures shearing sheep for the first time while helping out his friend, Don Johnson at Heartland Hill. Those Youtube videos make it look so easy - but it…
Year-Round School: The Competitive Advantage
This week at Sunnyside, Troy highlights the issues with current legislative actions related to tax policies and their unintended (or perhaps, intended) consequences to public schools. M…
Stuff! (Generational Wealth)
This week at Sunnyside, May is peeking around the corner as we leave April and endeavor to prepare for summer. Recent work on a rental property inspires the Thompson's too part with som…
A Kansas City Easter
This week at Sunnyside, Troy recounts the family trip to Kansas City for Easter. Get his take on Top Golf, visiting the Negro Baseball Leagues Museum, staying at the Rafael Hotel, exper…