The Story Traders Podcast

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.

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.