Episodes

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Dec. 31, 2024

Humble Pickleball Pie & Lost in Walmart — FPP504

Reuben plays pickleball with completely random strangers and chooses to play in the intermediate section. Big mistake. On the way to Wisconsin, someone from Nicholas’s crew get’s lost in Walmart. Source
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Dec. 17, 2024

A Tale of Two Water Heaters, PWI Christmas Party, & Polar Bears Hibernation Debunked — FPP503

Reuben accidentally buys two water heaters for his remodel project. Leighton did his best to win the ugly sweater contest at the PWI Christmas party, and Reuben was struck with confusion whether polar bears hibernate or not. Source
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Dec. 10, 2024

Remodel Red Flags—Buyer Be Ware — FPP502

Reuben shares some red flags he should have noticed when buying their home. You could also use these red flags to review work done for you. Source
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Dec. 3, 2024

Camel Milk vs Horse Milk & Bourbon Blinds Origin Story — FPP501

Cousin Myles of Bourbon Blinds joins the podcast to bring an edible (camel milk and horse milk). He also tells the story how his hunting blind company was started. Source
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Nov. 22, 2024

#FrenchFest500: Berea Origins & 1904 Olympics (w/ Mr. Dave) — FPP500

Thanks to all who have made the French Press Podcast possible. Whether by listening, sharing with friends, engaging, or attending live events. Leighton tells the origin story of Berea Christian Fellowship and how Reuben’s grandfather, Mahlon Miller, impacted it’s current future. Mr. Dave joins with another weird story from history from the 1904 olympics held in St. Louis, MO. Source
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Nov. 12, 2024

Smoking Hot Brakes & Cold Raw Cookie Dough — FPP499

When Nicholas visited Theodore brakes were smoking when they almost hit a broken down vehicle. Source
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Oct. 29, 2024

The Tyler Rodes Eastlake Story #Cancelled — FPP498

Tyler Rodes joins the podcast to tell his story of cancelling his Eastlake Athletic Club membership and to introduce our new podcast sponsor, The Gingerich Group, where Tyler’s wife Kristina is a realtor. If you want to get the best price and remove headache when buying or selling your home, contact Kristina. Source
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Oct. 22, 2024

Brenten Almost Becomes an International Criminal — FPP497

Brenten Stauffer almost became an international criminal when he decided to drive from Nappanee to Montreal airport to pick up a stranded friend. Source
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Oct. 15, 2024

Escaping Hurricanes (Part 1) — FPP496

Listen to part one of escaping hurricanes. Reuben and the family went down to Sarasota Florida the day of Hurricane Helene and were scheduled to fly home 2 days before Hurricane Milton. Things did not go according to plan. Source
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Oct. 1, 2024

A Golden Day Turns Into a Bed Bug Disaster — FPP495

Exciting news! We are having a live podcast in 2024 for episode 2024. Reuben experiences why you don’t want to let the bed bugs bite ????. Avoid them at all cost because it can take an entire week to get rid of them. Source
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Sept. 24, 2024

Power Wheels & a Murderous Garden Shed — FPP494

Louisa, Jeff’s wife, shares the most unlikely of stories involving the police and power wheels and Reuben has a murderous garden shed that neighborhood vermin should stay away from. Source
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Sept. 10, 2024

Anuj’s Real Life Journey from India to Purdue in Artificial Intelligence — FPP493

On this episode, Anuj, shares his journey from India to Purdue University in the field of machine learning and artificial intelligence. He also mentions the difference between India and US culturally — he can’t support eating donuts for breakfast. Anuj, explains how AI works and explains the different types of artificial intelligence and how he uses it in everyday life. Source
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Sept. 3, 2024

Cancelled! Gym Horror Stories (Eastlake & Planet Fitness) — FPP492

Things really do happen in pairs. Both Reuben and Leighton cancelled their gym memberships within a two-week period. Both learned how to do business and make it as difficult as possible for customers. If anyone has a gym or health fitness club recommendation in Northern Indiana, comment below or send us a message and we’ll highlight it on the podcast. It’s hard to imagine making cancelling a… Source
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Aug. 27, 2024

Dazbog Is Thriving & Camel Jerky — FPP491

While driving through Denver, Reuben was shocked to see a looming red building along the highway with the words “Dazbog” on the side of it. Here’s a link to the street view. We also tried another Uncle Joel edible, camel jerky. Source
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Aug. 13, 2024

Nicholas Doesn’t Fall Off a Cliff & Turkey Food Is Good — FPP490

Jeff and Nicholas sample some more edibles from uncle Joel — “Turkey food is good”. Nicholas almost fell off a cliff… but Theodore reached out and saved him in the Nick of time. Source
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Aug. 6, 2024

Getting Things Done w/ Jeff & More Uncle Joel Edibles — FPP489

Enjoy our first app recommendation in years on the FPP (probably years ????). Jeff has been on the hunt for a while for a task management/reminders app that follows David Allen’s methodology of Getting Things Done. Uncle Joel generously sent more edibles. On this episode we tried the Bluefin Tuna egg mash from the Mediterranean Sea. Source
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July 23, 2024

Ancient Eggs with Myles — FPP488

Myles Miller brings an edible to the podcast, a century egg. Source
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July 2, 2024

Undercover Bomb with Sarah Miller — FPP486

Sarah Miller tells the story about how a mysterious (and creepy) vehicle with tinted windows sat outside her house and how she discovered it part of an undercover drug bust operation. Thanks also to Alice Orendorf for sending twisted cinnamon rolls all the way from Maryland! Source
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June 25, 2024

Becoming a Heifer Farmer & Talking with Priests on an Plane — FPP485

Theodore is back in Indiana for a family wedding and talks about becoming a heifer farmer in Colorado. Leighton is back from Sarasota where he had some time to speak with a priest on his way down to FL. Source
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June 18, 2024

How to Not Offend Your Wife by Playing with a Handicap & Fasting — FPP484

Reuben asks for advice and shares an experience about how to play pickleball competitively with Carmen. Using a handicap seems like the only logical solution. Source
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June 11, 2024

Nicholas’s Epic Indy 500 — FPP483

Nicholas finally tells the story about being at the 2024 Indy 500. If you’re taking your pregnant wife, don’t take the first available parking spot. Source
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June 4, 2024

More Madness & Divorcing LastPass After 12+ Years — FPP482

More madness ensues when Lucretia’s requests for Reese’s go unanswered. Reuben lays out his reasons for leaving LastPass after 12+ years. Here’s the video referenced in this episode. Source
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May 28, 2024

Recapping Memorial Day Weekend (Minus Indy 500) & Headshot — FPP481

Reuben shares his experience watching the Indy 500 and starting to become a fan of F1 Racing. Nicholas was at the race but couldn’t make today’s podcast, so next week we’ll hear about his in-person experience and the dramatic storybook ending to the race. Jeff gives advice about car parking at weddings and his thoughts on holiday weddings. A few months ago Reuben purchased a Benjamin… Source