The No Jokin' Experience

"It was the best of times, and then the times got even better!" Hmm. Is that the quote? Seems right. In this opinion-heavy episode, we take different items and rate them from best to worst. For instance, Brussels sprouts, olives, cilantro, and anchovies. These are touchy subjects. This episode isn't for the faint of heart. But that's AFTER we bring you our take on the news and current events. No "worst of times" or sad stories to tell here! Just 5 friends, 5 microphones, and the No Jokin' Experience telling it like it is.

The guys wrap up their discussion on favorite books, focusing on self-improvement, then circle back on politics a bit. It's the same format as always, just in a reverse order. The books mentioned in this portion are below:Capital Gaines and No Pain No Gaines by Chip GainesRich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. KiyosakiThe Millionaire Next Door by Thomas J. Stanley & William D. DankoBorn to Run by Christopher McDougallThe Emigrant Edge by Brian BuffiniHow I Made a Million Telling the Truth on Youtube by Mike QuistAtomic Habits by James ClearThe Power of Habit by Charles DuhiggWild at Heart by John EldredgeExtreme Ownership by Jocko Willink12 Rules for Life by Jordan PetersonThe Cross and the Switchblade by David Wilkerson

Join the guys as they tackle the theme of fear with their signature mix of humor and relatable anecdotes. First though, they discuss frightening current events and scary politicians. Buckle up, it's gonna be a wild ride!

We open this episode as we often do, by discussing today's current events. Then we bring you historical events that we find odd/strange/bizarre. Whether we are looking at a slice of life from the present or from days gone by, the human condition remains just plain weird.

"Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth." (II Timothy 2:15)📖It's our goal to please God. To do that, we must study His Word, and do it right. Join us as we discuss our endeavors to grow in God in 2026.📈 We're enjoying ourselves all along the way. As the old song says, "I'm not only going to make it, I'm enjoying the trip."🛣️We encourage YOU to spend time studying God's Word in this New Year as well. Let's see what God will do!💫

Well we did it. We have reached our 100th episode. Seems like we just started doing this podcast thing a short while ago. After doing some quick research it turns out that less than 7% of podcasts make it to their 100th episode.We hope you have enjoyed this journey as much as we have. Please continue to listen in as we endeavor to do our best to bring you more fun and exciting content. Thank you so much for listening!💯

Happy Soon-to-be New Year! Looking toward 2026 and expecting good things. "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." Hebrews 11:1The guys are joined by D. David Doleshal as they discuss their personal goals for 2026, both spiritual and physical.As always, we'd love to hear your take as well! nojokinexp@gmail.com

It's the Holiday Season and we' re back together talking about the real Reason for the Season. So pull up a chair, dust off your Bible and take a little time to reflect and celebrate the birth of our Savior.

You'd be wise to tune into this one.Warning: This episode includes information that could prove Santa can't exist. Please listen with caution.

Discussing fast food today-- but first... we hit everything from broken furnaces to world geography to Doritos (now without dyes.)Then--likes and dislikes, ups and downs, as well as a bit of history regarding America's fast food industry.What's your favorite fast food restaurant? Don't forget to include WHY it's your favorite. Is it the taste? Or is it the cost? Is it the convenience? Let us know at nojokinexp@gmail.com!

If you found yourself in a situation where it's just you, the elements, and whatever random items you happened to have on hand... how would you do... what would you do? Join us as we explore survival strategies and share personal stories: From dogs with bad haircuts, to sewer problems of the rich and famous, we are all just out here surviving.Nojokinexp@gmail.com

'Tis the season to be eatin’! We celebrate Nick's birthday, then we jump into a fun game that can be played around the holidays. Which is the imposter? We are providing a list of the secret words from the game here in the description. Follow along at the given minute mark and see if you can pick out which of us is the Imposter.Minute Marks:Minute 44 - chipmunk ... Minute 48 - dolphin ... Minute 53 - church ... Minute 59 - pelican ... 1:02 - macaroni ... 1:04 - Blue Jay ... 1:06 - candle ... 1:07 - gyro ... 1:09 - paper clip ... 1:12 - kabob ... 1:14 - muscle ... 1:19 - rug ... 1: 21 - hot dog ... 1:22 - stadium ... 1:25 - fish ... 1:27 - construction site ... 1:31 - tape ... 1:34 - laptopDid you find the Imposter?Send your favorite game ideas for the holidays to the NoJokinExp@gmail.com

Tune in for a mix of music, marathons, and money-saving madness--because every thought deserves a dollar. Send your own thoughts (and maybe some dollars) to nojokinexp@gmail.com!

"Early to bed, early to rise..." Long before the invention of podcasts and personal trainers, wise men knew that sleep is essential. "Healthy, wealthy, and wise" = goals, so join us for our conversation about sleep habits: the good, the bad, and the honest. nojokinexp@gmail.com

"All things work together for good..." So begins Romans 8:28. We hear that portion of the verse often but there's actually more to that verse, and a whole lot more to the concept BEHIND that verse. The guys promised a fireside chat and they deliver in this episode. You'll hear about Steve's eye injury and his latest would-be hobby. Then-- Ever wonder what happens at an all night prayer meeting? Find out in this episode. (Hint: you pray all night.) We'll also share with you what can happen when you're a full grown man hiding alone in a train set on a playground.

Tonight we talk podcasting strategies. The do's and don'ts for a successful podcast. Also, we discuss best hunting practices during the rut. Subscribe, like, and follow for more!Leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform or on all of the podcast platforms 😀 Also send us a comment to nojokinexp@gmail.com

We've heard "In God we trust." Have we given "In us God trusts" very much consideration? In the Parable of the Talents, a merchant puts talents into the hands of his servants to see what they will do with them. May we all be good and faithful servants with the things that God has placed into our care.All this dovetails perfectly with training for a marathon and questioning whether anyone has really ever gone to the moon. Join in and let us amaze you with our talent of tying it all together.

Fall is in the air, and change can be a good thing. We discuss our new church service schedule, as well as our new church music rotation that features Steve playing the drums. In the midst of change, God and His Word are a constant. We wrap with a discussion of Bible verses that mean a lot to us personally. As always, we invite you to join the discussion! What verses have carried you though different seasons of your life? nojokinexp@gmail.com"Time is filled with swift transitions, none on earth unmoved can stand! Build your hope on things eternal. Hold to God's unchanging hand."God is with us throughout every change. Not only is He with us, He is often the One orchestrating the changes that propel us through our lives. What can seem like an upheaval might just be a reset to get us ready for a miracle.

Jesus is the answer... but what are the questions? We offer questions asked throughout the Bible. What did we miss? nojokinexp@gmail.com

All right! After a busy week we are are cutting it short. First we quick-walk through the weekend's events. Then we journey into thoughts about (and we playback segments from) episode 30, which was recorded a year ago. During episode 30 I got the phone call telling me my dad passed away. Listen till the end as we share a little bit about my dad's testimony. We love y'all and God bless,Nick