The Story Traders Podcast

23: Stories About Caleb's Iowa Vacation Truck Breakdowns

In this episode of Story Traders, Caleb takes the lead to tell Josiah about the rocky start to his family’s recent trip to Iowa. What was supposed to be a smooth journey turned into a string of car problems, last-minute fixes, and a whole lot of stress.
From mechanical headaches to desperate prayers, Caleb walks through the challenges of getting everything back on track—just in time to make the main event of their vacation: a bike ride across Iowa.

22: Stories About Josiah's Myrtle Beach Vacation

In this episode of Story Traders, Josiah takes the spotlight to share stories from his and his wife’s recent trip to Myrtle Beach.
From days on the golf course to hours in the pool, the trip was packed with laughs, family time, and plenty of memorable moments.

21: Stories About Mowing Our Lawns (Ft. Caleb's 2-Year-Old Oliver)

In this down-to-earth (literally) episode of Story Traders, Caleb and Josiah share stories about the trials and tribulations of mowing their lawns—and for the first time ever, Caleb’s 2-year-old son Oliver makes a special guest appearance on the podcast!
Caleb starts off with a classic— when his lawn mower battery died the day before leaving for vacation, leading to a last-minute scramble to get the yard under control.
Josiah follows with stories from when he and his wife first bought their house, including the creative (and slightly ridiculous) methods they used to keep their yard somewhat tamed while figuring things out.
Full of lawn mower woes, homeowner hustle, and toddler charm, this episode brings plenty of laughs and a reminder that yard work never goes quite as planned.

20: Stories About Sunglasses and Day Care Mistakes

In this milestone 20th episode of Story Traders, Caleb and Josiah share a couple of fresh, real-life stories that prove the funniest moments often come from everyday life.
Josiah starts things off with a story about a pair of sunglasses—and the hilarious misunderstandings some family members had about them. Let’s just say things didn’t quite look the way they expected.
Then Caleb shares a recent daycare mix-up that led to a priceless photo of his 2-year-old son, Oliver—a picture that now lives on in family legend.
It’s a fun, feel-good episode full of little surprises, big laughs, and the kind of moments you just have to share.

19: Stories About Embarrassing Moments We'll Never Live Down - Part 2

The embarrassment continues in this episode of Story Traders as Caleb and Josiah dig up more cringe-worthy moments that are just too good not to share.
Josiah kicks things off with a painfully awkward story about a cashier who just couldn’t get a transaction right. Then Caleb takes us back to his college days with a legendary story about a group project gone wrong. He and his lab partners completely missed a key instruction from their professor, leading to a hilarious mishap that’s still being talked about a decade later.
Full of secondhand embarrassment and unforgettable blunders, this episode reminds us all that sometimes the best stories come from the moments we wish we could forget.

18: Stories About Caleb's Toddler

In this episode of Story Traders, Caleb and Josiah share some funny and relatable stories from everyday life—proving that sometimes the best stories are the ones still unfolding.
Caleb kicks things off with recent tales about his 2-year-old son, Oliver, who’s just learning to talk and try new things—resulting in plenty of laugh-out-loud moments and toddler-sized chaos.
Josiah wraps up the episode with a series of mishaps involving his house and some stubborn door locks that just can’t seem to cooperate, adding a whole new level of fun to homeownership.
It’s a fresh batch of real-life stories filled with parenting laughs, home repair woes, and all the unpredictable moments in between.

17: Stories About Embarrassing Moments We'll Never Live Down - Part 1

In this cringe-worthy episode of Story Traders, Caleb and Josiah dive into some of their most embarrassing moments—the kind of stories that make you want to crawl under a table… but are too funny not to share.
Josiah kicks things off with a painfully awkward moment in front of a friend’s grandma—on her birthday, no less. Caleb follows with two epic fails of his own: a tech-related blunder at work and a hilariously misguided question he asked at a local brewery that still haunts him.
It’s an episode full of secondhand embarrassment, real-life awkwardness, and the reminder that sometimes, the best stories come from the worst moments.

16: Stories About Our First Cruise Experiences (Ft. Brother-In-Law Elias)

In this episode of Story Traders, Caleb and Josiah are joined by Caleb’s brother-in-law, Elias, as they swap stories from their very first cruises—complete with travel blunders, onboard laughs, and unforgettable excursions.
Josiah kicks things off with a hilarious travel mistake involving the wrong airport. Caleb follows with a few cruise anecdotes, including some unexpected issues with tipping and what his wife had to miss out on while cruising pregnant. Elias wraps things up with a story about a cruise excursion that took an unexpected turn, proving that not everything on vacation goes exactly to plan.
From the airport to the open sea, this episode is full of first-time cruise chaos, sibling laughs, and ocean-sized memories.

15: Stories About Work - Part 1

In this episode of Story Traders, Caleb and Josiah dive into the daily grind with stories from their jobs—complete with odd coincidences, unexpected interactions, and texting gone wrong.
Josiah starts things off with a few surprising stories from his greenhouse business, including some wild run-ins and customer moments that prove just how small the world can be.
Then Caleb takes the mic with a series of hilarious workplace texting experiences—those moments when interacting with co-workers virtually turns an ordinary workday into an entertaining one.
It’s a funny and relatable episode full of real-life moments that remind us work isn’t always just business—it’s where some of the best stories happen.

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.