Backroads & Bonfires

Backroads & Bonfires

Adam Pedersen & Friends

Episodes 269
Avg. Duration 1h 15m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.9 (29)
Since Mar 2021
Latest Episode Apr 2026

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Episodic
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95%
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About This Podcast

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

90s Kids: Epic Travel Tale, The Ice Box & Super Fan Moments!

Apr 05, 2026 1h 23m

Ped kicks off the show by sharing an insane travel story, a battle of wills, and perseverance you have to hear to believe. Then the boys do another round of “Where Are They Now?” featuring a football…

90s Kids: Iowa-Nebraska, Norris Laughs & Millennial Rides

Mar 29, 2026 1h 36m

The sweet 16 is here and it’s Iowa vs Nebraska! The boys welcome close friend and avid Nebraska fan, Thomas, & give their thoughts on the big game. Adam & Ryan then discuss Adam’s opening…

90s Kids: So Much March Madness & A Draft of Green Things!

Mar 24, 2026 1h 10m

March Madness is here! The boys kick off this episode talking about their exciting weekends and then talk some tourney! A well known actor from the 2010s is not beloved by Ped & Burk. Celebs…

90’s Kids: So Much March Madness & A Draft of Green Things!

Mar 22, 2026 1h 14m

March Madness is here! The boys kick off the episode talking about their exciting weekends and then talk some tourney! A well known actor from the 2010s is nit beloved by Ped & Burk. Celebs…

265 - 90s Kids: Kids Show Bracket & Vegas Movies Draft!

Mar 15, 2026 59m

Adam kicks off the episode beefin’ with Gardettos and today’s snack world. Adam then recaps his awesome weekend in DSM full of great food, arcade games and comedy! We list the best comedians we’ve…

264 - 90s Kids: Kids Show Throwdown & 90s TV All Stars

Mar 08, 2026 1h 19m

Ped & Burk are back for more March Madness & hot takes! To start things off Adam rates Ryan’s dance skills from the local dance night he participated in. Adam is still hungry from a cooking…

90s Kids: Epic Ice Fishing & Kids TV Show Madness!

Mar 01, 2026 1h 35m

The boys welcome back Jared in Wisconsin to talk about their love for old weapons restoration videos, remember a number one song from the 90s, Disney movies and discuss if we’d like living in a giant…

262 - 90s Kids: Ski Mayhem & Top Duvall Flicks Inside!

Feb 22, 2026 1h 11m

Adam starts off this week’s episode with a recent beef he has with Boy Meets World. The fellas recap the Valentine’s Day trivia they hosted and Adam shares about his participation in the Okoboji…

261 - 90s Kids: Celebrating James Van Der Beek: 1999's Top 10 Hits

Feb 15, 2026 45m

Adam goes solo for this pod during tax/trivia/cattle/life week! He starts off by sharing his thoughts and updates on all of his favorite sports teams recently, and also wonders why he doesn’t use his…

90s Kids: Game Night, Dessert Madness, Iconic TV Romances

Feb 08, 2026 1h 14m

Adam is all jacked up to start this episode! The boys recap their trip to Nebraska to host 90s trivia in a Hoosiers style gym! Then we get into Adam’s disdain with the baby industry, talk about best…

90s Kids: Fix Bad Audiences, Top 5 Tv Dramas

Feb 01, 2026 1h 18m

Adam opens the show with the final burger battle trip breakdown; fancy restaurants will never have as good of food.  Adam explains how to care for cattle in extreme conditions, plus answers the…

258 - Burgers!, Modern Movies & Podcasts, MTV Iconic Music Videos

Jan 25, 2026 1h 17m

Adam kicks off this episode of Backroads & Bonfires talking about his adventures at the Downtown Sioux Falls Burger Battle! The boys discuss the absurdity of The Dodgers and MLB contracts. Adam…

257 - Mastering Our Craft, Italian Dishes Draft, High School Cars!

Jan 18, 2026 1h 24m

Ped & Burk welcome back Brad Elder to the podcast. The boys let Brad know about their chance getting to be a WWE heel. Adam marveled at chef Jet Tila mastering his craft, which leads the boys to…

256 - The Acapella Wars and Our All-Time Top 10 Comedies!

Jan 11, 2026 1h 33m

Ped & Burk are back together post holidays for an episode that brought us anxiety because of the prep of the Meat, Mm! But first, Adam wants people to stop making their parents drive to them for…

255 - Airing of Grievances and Airport Observations

Jan 04, 2026 47m

Join host Adam Pedersen for Backroads and Bonfire's first episode of 2026! Adam has decided that it is time to get some stuff off his chest, which, I guess, is every episode already? It is his first…

254 - “Adam The Super Taster and Peace Out 2025!”

Dec 28, 2025 1h 29m

Adam & the cuz Glizzy P bring the noise for this fun-packed episode! They re-live some of their favorite moments and memories from 2025 (barf drill anyone?) and what an exciting year it was! Adam…

253 - CHRISTMAS TRIVIA AT THE COBBLESTONE BALLROOM!

Dec 21, 2025 1h 18m

In this episode of Backroads & Bonfires, Adam & Ryan host another night of trivia at The Cobblestone Ballroom in Storm Lake, IA. You'll be able to listen along and play with us (minus a few…

252 - Hunting, Goose Fear, Bad Drivers, CHRISTMAS!

Dec 14, 2025 1h 22m

Sconnie Jared joins the boys! But first, Adam had to navigate the Mission Impossible laser field to get to tonight’s recording. The boys reminisce on 2000s comedies and some comedy movie…

251 - Leaf Crunching, Rotten Tomatoes, Hallmark Movie Plots!

Dec 07, 2025 1h 8m

Ped, Burk and guest Grace open the show discussing a horrid Black Friday experience and people dumbly slipping on ice. Another fantastic Tik Tok video series has reached Adam’s algorithm, much to the…

250 - Teacher's Kids, Cousin Pod, Girl Talk, Christmas

Nov 30, 2025 1h 44m

Adam welcomes back Glizzy and her cousin, first time guest, Lisa! We dive right in with Adam & Lisa talking about being the youngest sibling and also teacher’s kids. We get into Lisa’s love of…

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