The Story Traders Podcast

33: Running 13 Miles Together in a Monsoon

In this episode of Story Traders, Caleb and Josiah recount their experience running a half marathon in Columbus—in the rain.

32: Josiah's Bike Race Through Cemeteries

In this episode of Story Traders, Josiah tells Caleb all about his unforgettable experience riding in the Death March bike ride with their cousin Benjamin. The challenge? Biking to a series of cemeteries scattered across Indiana—made even more intense by cold, wet, and downright miserable weather.

31: Stories About Caleb's Second Baby Arriving Two Weeks Early!

In this heartfelt episode of Story Traders, Caleb tells Josiah the full story of his second child’s unexpected early arrival. Coming two weeks ahead of schedule—and right in the middle of one of Bailey’s busiest days of the year—the weekend quickly turned into a whirlwind of surprises, exhaustion, and unforgettable moments. With little to no sleep and plenty of chaos, Caleb shares the humor, stress, and joy that came with welcoming their newest family member.

30: Stories about Furnace Failures (Ft. Isaac)

In this episode of Story Traders, Caleb and Josiah are joined once again by their friend Isaac for a round of hilarious (and painful) homeownership stories. Isaac starts things off with a wild tale about getting his diesel tanks filled for winter—a horror story that’s still haunting him to this day. Then Caleb opens up about a furnace fiasco he’s never shared before, involving one very costly mistake.

29: Crashing a Go-Kart In Texas (Ft. Uncle John)

In this episode of Story Traders, Caleb and Josiah are joined by their Uncle John—a Texas farmer with plenty of stories to tell. Josiah kicks things off with memories of riding go-karts while visiting family down south. Caleb follows with stories about the creative (and sometimes hilarious) money-making opportunities Uncle John gave him and his siblings as kids. Then Uncle John wraps it up by sharing about life on the farm—crops, hogs, and everything in between.

28: The Zucchini of Peace

In this episode of Story Traders, Caleb and Josiah dive into a fresh batch of hilarious recent stories. Caleb kicks things off with funny moments featuring his 2-year-old son, whose reactions to Caleb’s runs are pure toddler gold. Josiah follows with a story about the “Zucchini of Peace” at church—a tale as wholesome as it is ridiculous. Then Caleb wraps it up with stories about all the free birthday food he and Bailey managed to score but with some interesting interactions while picking up their food.

27: Stories About Short Trips (Ft. Isaac and Carl)

In this episode of Story Traders, Caleb and Josiah welcome their longtime friend Isaac for a round of recent travel stories—both big and small. Josiah kicks things off with tales from a trip to Hocking Hills with Isabelle, including a Facebook Marketplace find that turned out to be pretty interesting. Isaac shares about camping in Michigan with a friend, highlighted by an unforgettable view of the northern lights. Then Caleb wraps it all up with a hilarious story from a much shorter trip—one to the grocery store—that somehow ended with a wild amount of bananas.

26: Stories About Softball and Driveways

In this episode of Story Traders, Caleb and Josiah catch up with a mix of fresh stories. They both talk about a recent long run, then Josiah dives into his new adventures playing softball with his church. To top it off, Josiah shares the ongoing saga of his business driveway and the frustrations that have come with it.
It’s a laid-back episode full of laughs, sports, and a few everyday struggles that turn into great stories.

25: Stories About Cycling 400 Miles Across Iowa (Ft. Elias) - Part II

In this episode of Story Traders, Caleb and Elias are back to tell Josiah all about the second half of their ride across Iowa on RAGBRAI.
They share stories from some of their best days on the bike, the incredible food they found along the way, and a few wild coincidences that made the trip unforgettable. From rolling hills to small-town celebrations, this episode wraps up their biking adventure with plenty of laughs and reflections on what made the journey so special.

24: Stories About Cycling 400 Miles Across Iowa (Ft. Elias) - Part I

In this episode of Story Traders, Caleb and his brother-in-law Elias sit down with Josiah to share the first half of their epic adventure across Iowa on RAGBRAI—the Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa.
They recount the first four days of the ride, from meeting colorful characters along the way to tackling the physical and mental challenges that come with biking across an entire state. With small-town charm, unexpected moments, and plenty of laughs, Caleb and Elias paint a vivid picture of what it’s like to be part of this one-of-a-kind event.