The Story Traders Podcast

14: Crazy Stories From Running Our Small Businesses (ft. Josiah's Wife)

In this episode of Story Traders, Caleb and Josiah are joined by Josiah’s wife, Isabelle, as they dive into the wild world of small business ownership—and the unforgettable people they’ve met along the way.
Caleb kicks things off with a story about a suspicious email that seemed like a scam… until it took an unbelievable turn. Isabelle follows with a tale of a client interaction that got so strange, she genuinely considered calling the cops.
Josiah wraps things up with a lighthearted story about a customer who locked herself out of her house, turning a routine job into an unexpected adventure.
It’s a fun and unpredictable episode filled with quirky characters, unexpected twists, and the kind of behind-the-scenes stories every small business owner can relate to.

13: Stories About Life Updates - Homes Breaking and Big News!

In this episode of Story Traders, Caleb and Josiah hit pause on the mishaps and memories to share some personal life updates—and of course, a few great stories along the way.
Josiah kicks things off with the ups and downs of new home ownership, sharing a few classic “welcome to the club” moments as things around the house start breaking faster than expected.
Then Caleb brings the big news: there’s a new addition coming to the family! He shares some fun behind-the-scenes stories about how they told friends and family—and the reactions that made it all the more special.
It’s a heartfelt and humorous look at real life in progress—complete with surprises, repairs, and plenty to celebrate.

12: Stories About Truck Mishaps - Part III

The truck tales just keep coming in this third installment of Story Traders dedicated to all things four wheels and full of chaos. Caleb, Josiah, and their dad are back with more stories of mishaps, mess-ups, and memorable moments behind the wheel.
Josiah starts things off with a vacation story involving a camper, a truck, and a situation that didn’t go quite as planned. Their dad follows up with a classic tale of a hitch gone wrong and a minor fender bender that left a lasting impression.
Caleb wraps it all up with a series of quick-hit stories from hauling hay and straw for the animals—because sometimes even the simplest farm tasks turn into full-on adventures.
From family vacations to farm life, this episode is another bumpy ride full of laughter, lessons, and the kind of stories you just can’t make up.

11: Stories About Playing Sports As Kids

In this episode of Story Traders, Caleb and Josiah are joined once again by their friend Garrett as they trade stories from their childhood days on the field and court.
Garrett kicks things off with a surprising story from his little league baseball days that proves even youth sports can get intense. Then Caleb and Josiah share a few memorable moments from their middle school basketball team—including the unforgettable characters they played alongside and the laughs that came with every practice and game.
Whether you were a star athlete or just there for the snacks, this episode is full of nostalgia, humor, and the kind of sports stories only kids can create.

10: Stories About Accidents

In this episode of Story Traders, Caleb and Josiah are joined by their friend Garrett to swap stories about all kinds of accidents—some hilarious, some messy, and some just plain unfortunate.
Garrett kicks things off with a story from a late-night shift at his very first job. Josiah follows with a tale of unexpected disaster when a new dog had a not-so-little accident in Caleb’s house. Finally, Caleb shares the story of a minor car wreck that left his vehicle out of commission for months.
It’s an episode full of mishaps, memories, and the reminder that sometimes the best stories come from the biggest messes!

9: Stories About Truck Mishaps - Part II

The truck tales continue in this follow-up episode of Story Traders, with Caleb, Josiah, and their dad back behind the wheel—swapping more stories of mechanical mayhem and unforgettable moments on the road.
 
Josiah kicks things off with a work story involving truck trouble and a hilarious interaction with the maintenance guy. Caleb shares a classic family moment about their sister’s early driving days and a mishap that’s become part of family legend.
 
Their dad closes out the episode with a story from his younger years, reflecting on a moment when his dad didn’t exactly model the best driving behavior behind the wheel of their old truck.
 
It’s another round of stories filled with bumps, breakdowns, and a whole lot of heart—and proof that truck troubles make for some of the best family memories.

8: Stories About Truck Mishaps - Part I

This episode of Story Traders is a family affair! Caleb and Josiah are joined by their dad as they swap stories of truck troubles, towing fails, and lessons learned behind the wheel.
Caleb starts things off with a tale of towing a camper right after buying it—what could possibly go wrong? (Spoiler: a lot.) Josiah follows with a cringe-worthy story of a truck mishap that still makes him shake his head.
Then their dad brings it home with a story from his own youth—when his dad let him use the family truck for the first time… and let’s just say it didn’t come back in mint condition.
From minor dents to major memories, this episode is full of laughs, bumps, and a whole lot of life experience on four wheels.

7: Stories About Pranks - Part II

The prank stories keep coming in this second round of harmless fun on Story Traders! Caleb and Josiah are back with more tales of mischief, proving that the best pranks are the ones everyone can laugh about—eventually.
 
Caleb kicks things off with a workplace classic, where he and his coworkers pranked a former boss using a line ticket taker machine, turning the office into an unexpected waiting room. Josiah follows up with a story about tricking a friend with a very misleading Subway gift card. Finally, Caleb wraps it up with some legendary college pranks—harmless but just enough to keep fellow students on their toes.
 
Packed with creativity, clever setups, and plenty of laughs, this episode is another reminder that sometimes, life is just more fun with a little mischief!

6: Stories about Pranks - Part I

In this laugh-out-loud episode of Story Traders, Caleb and Josiah share some of their best (and most harmless) pranks—proving that a little mischief goes a long way.
 
Caleb kicks things off with the time he and some friends pulled a genius workplace prank, gifting a coworker a custom nameplate with an unexpected twist. Josiah follows up with a classic prank involving a cockroach and an unsuspecting friend—because nothing says friendship like a well-placed bug.
 
Finally, Caleb wraps things up with an April Fools’ prank he pulled on his wife, Bailey, at home—one that he'd been planning for months.
 
Packed with creativity, good-natured fun, and a few lessons in prank strategy, this episode of Story Traders is one you won’t want to miss!

5: Stories about Slopes, Wipeouts, and Construction Vests

In this wintery episode of Story Traders, Caleb and Josiah hit the slopes—at least in their memories—as they swap some of their funniest and most embarrassing skiing and snowboarding stories. From lift fails to legendary wipeouts, this one’s packed with laughs and a few bruises.
Josiah kicks things off with a classic ski lift blunder—one of those moments where you just have to laugh (after the embarrassment fades, of course). From there, the brothers reminisce about their ski trips and their unconventional but genius strategy for sticking together on the mountain: wearing bright construction vests. Because nothing says “pro skier” like high-visibility gear!
Caleb then shares a story that’s equal parts hilarious and unfortunate—how their mom took a spectacular, unintentional tumble at the bottom of the hill, making for a moment the family would never forget.
Finally, Caleb wraps things up with an all-too-relatable tale of taking a fall on the slopes and just… never stopping. Sometimes gravity wins, and sometimes it turns your wipeout into an Olympic-level endurance slide.
Full of nostalgia, ridiculous moments, and the universal truth that skiing and snowboarding always come with their fair share of fails, this episode of Story Traders is a fun ride from start to finish!