Ice Cream Sunday

Episode #067: unCONVENTIONal Wisdom (with Ben Penrod of Nerd Street)

Ben Penrod is the president of Nerd Street USA, the event management company behind Des Moines Con, Twin Cities Con and about half a dozen other fan conventions all over the United States. An exhibitor himself, Penrod has worked San Diego Comic-Con International selling comic books for more than a decade.

Episode #066: Stay The Course (with Jordan Bovee)

This is the story of one man's failure. It's a story of addiction; of losing control in an effort to be liked - not only by others, but by himself. It's a story of imprisonment. But more importantly, it's a story of one man's success. It's a story of overcoming that addiction to be a better man - not only for others, but for himself. It's a story of freedom.

Episode #065: Your Sasstastic Life (with Tricia Rivas & Wendi Fredregill)

Let's talk about the hard shit! On this very special episode of The Ice Cream Sunday Podcast, Tricia Rivas and Wendi Fredregill of Your Sasstastic Life join The Beautiful Boys for a Des Moines podcasters super show! The ladies talk friends, family, entrepreneurialism, and preview their upcoming live event on September 28th.

Episode #064: Too Many Podcasters! (with Isaac William Joseph & Jordan VanCleve of Too Many Words)

It's time for you to meet our sons! The Beautiful Boys adopted some dope little podcasters from the Des Moines area, and we're ready to unleash them onto the world. Isaac William Joseph and Jordan VanCleve co-host Too Many Words, a weekly podcast celebrating its one-year anniversary later this month with a live event in Dallas Center, Iowa.

Episode #063: The Grand Lady of Greenfield, Iowa (with Dan Dickinson & Thaddeus Hawley)

Built in 1896, the E.E. Warren Opera House stood as the crown jewel of Greenfield, Iowa. It is, was, and will forever remain one of the most recognizable buildings in Southwest Iowa. After an extensive restoration process, the building reopened in 2012 as the Warren Cultural Center. Now, more than a decade later, Ice Cream Sunday Podcast sits down with WCC board members Dan Dickinson and Thaddeus Hawley to discuss the venue's history, revitalization and future as a small-town hub for art, culture and commerce.

Episode #062: The Value of Representation (with Basi Affia)

Basi Affia is the owner and chief writer of Sensiil Studios, Iowa's first black comic book production company. He is also a husband, father and U.S. Military veteran. On this episode of The Ice Cream Sunday Podcast, Basi discusses the value of bringing Pan African representation to the science fiction and fantasy genres, and how he aims to help everyone he can by reaching isolated souls through his work.

Episode #061: The Beautiful Badger (with Jake Wilbourne)

Jake Wilbourne is a naturalist currently working in Eastern Iowa to educate the public about the natural world through interpretive programs and hands-on activities. An alumnus of Nodaway Valley High School, Wilbourne is set to graduate from Oregon State University next year with a degree in natural resources management. "The Plant Daddy" shares his love of the outdoors this week on Episode #061 of The Ice Cream Sunday Podcast.

Episode #060: The Best of Ice Cream Sunday Vol. 3

This week, it's a collection of our favorite stories and moments from Episodes 41-59. Relive the chaos on The Best of Ice Cream Sunday Podcast Vol. 3. Available everywhere Sunday, July 16.

Episode #059: Jack Stamper Murdered My Grandpa (with Jack Stamper)

October 29, 2011. Stuart, Iowa. Jack Stamper's first wedding was the last time Austin's grandfather was seen alive. Our childhood best friend responds to allegations, shares stories from life growing up in rural Iowa, and breaks down his famous freshman year fist fight on an all-new episode of The Ice Cream Sunday Podcast.

Episode #058: The Road To The American Dream Takes An Unfortunate Detour Through Chicago (with Cal The Englishman)

It's Independence Day in America, and we're celebrating with our favorite immigrant, Cal The Englishman! Cal shares stories of his upbringing in Manchester, how an online romance sparked an impromptu visit to The States and the aggressive welcome he received from a TSA agent in Chicago.