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Riffin'

Jon and Tim, musicians and lovers of art, have been friends for over 20 years. They've seen a lot life and are constantly searching for answers to all of it's biggest questions. Example: Why do men have nipples, and are mega churches really good for christianity? You'll hear tangents, the occasional guest, terrible jokes, really embarrassing stories, deep thoughts on current societal thinking and culture, and everything in between. Join them every week as they riff on what's been on their minds.
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Episodes

Knowing When To Stop (#164)

The final Riffin' episode? BECOME A MEMBER OF OUR GROUP ON FACEBOOK AND JOIN IN ON THE DISCUSSION AT https://www.facebook.com/groups/231158564592946/ Listen to Tim's album "15 Hours In Nashville" smarturl.it/earthtoabram15hin Find Tim's band "Earth to Abram" at http://smarturl.it/earthtoabram Find Tim's NEW BOOK at https://www.amazon.com/Earth-Abram-West-Fire-Star/dp/1087263190/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1567118508&sr=1-1 Find Jon's new Health/Nutrition Podcast at https://ww...

Oct 04, 202151 minSeason 2Ep. 105

Unlearning The Past Pt. 2 (#163)

This episode, Jon and Tim expound on their previous episode about church/religion culture. BECOME A MEMBER OF OUR GROUP ON FACEBOOK AND JOIN IN ON THE DISCUSSION AT https://www.facebook.com/groups/231158564592946/ Listen to Tim's album "15 Hours In Nashville" smarturl.it/earthtoabram15hin Find Tim's band "Earth to Abram" at http://smarturl.it/earthtoabram Find Tim's NEW BOOK at https://www.amazon.com/Earth-Abram-West-Fire-Star/dp/1087263190/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1567118508&...

Sep 13, 202156 minSeason 2Ep. 104

Unlearning The Past (#162)

This episode, Jon and Tim talk about hypocrisy in the church/religion. BECOME A MEMBER OF OUR GROUP ON FACEBOOK AND JOIN IN ON THE DISCUSSION AT https://www.facebook.com/groups/231158564592946/ Listen to Tim's album "15 Hours In Nashville" smarturl.it/earthtoabram15hin Find Tim's band "Earth to Abram" at http://smarturl.it/earthtoabram Find Tim's NEW BOOK at https://www.amazon.com/Earth-Abram-West-Fire-Star/dp/1087263190/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1567118508&sr=1-1 Find Jon'...

Sep 01, 202158 minSeason 2Ep. 103

Living That Monk Life (#161)

This episode, Jon and Tim talk about massages, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, getting stuck on theme park rides, irrational fears, division in the world, and living like a monk. BECOME A MEMBER OF OUR GROUP ON FACEBOOK AND JOIN IN ON THE DISCUSSION AT https://www.facebook.com/groups/231158564592946/ Listen to Tim's album "15 Hours In Nashville" smarturl.it/earthtoabram15hin Find Tim's band "Earth to Abram" at http://smarturl.it/earthtoabram Find Tim's NEW BOOK at https://www.amazon.com/E...

Aug 30, 202140 minSeason 2Ep. 102

Introspection On Being An Adult Child Of An Alcoholic (#160)

This episode, Jon takes the show solo to discuss his upbringing and his thoughts on being the child of an alcoholic parent. BECOME A MEMBER OF OUR GROUP ON FACEBOOK AND JOIN IN ON THE DISCUSSION AT https://www.facebook.com/groups/231158564592946/ Listen to Tim's album "15 Hours In Nashville" smarturl.it/earthtoabram15hin Find Tim's band "Earth to Abram" at http://smarturl.it/earthtoabram Find Tim's NEW BOOK at https://www.amazon.com/Earth-Abram-West-Fire-Star/dp/1087263190/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_...

Aug 23, 202138 minSeason 2Ep. 101

Things Got Heated (#159)

This episode, Jon shares his frustration with the current state of the world and how people are handling the COVID crisis. Tim and Jon discuss the anxiety and stress around it all, and the conversation turns into a broad discussion of humanity as a whole. BECOME A MEMBER OF OUR GROUP ON FACEBOOK AND JOIN IN ON THE DISCUSSION AT https://www.facebook.com/groups/231158564592946/ Listen to Tim's album "15 Hours In Nashville" smarturl.it/earthtoabram15hin Find Tim's band "Earth to Abram" at http://sm...

Aug 16, 202149 minSeason 2Ep. 100

NOSTALGIA (#158)

This episode, the guys talk about all the nostalgic things. How does nostalgia of the past play into what we are currently doing in the future? BECOME A MEMBER OF OUR GROUP ON FACEBOOK AND JOIN IN ON THE DISCUSSION AT https://www.facebook.com/groups/231158564592946/ Listen to Tim's album "15 Hours In Nashville" smarturl.it/earthtoabram15hin Find Tim's band "Earth to Abram" at http://smarturl.it/earthtoabram Find Tim's NEW BOOK at https://www.amazon.com/Earth-Abram-West-Fire-Star/dp/1087263190/re...

Aug 09, 202137 minSeason 2Ep. 99

"WHO AM I TO SAY ANYTHING ABOUT ANYTHING?" (#157)

This episode, the guys talk about the Olympics BECOME A MEMBER OF OUR GROUP ON FACEBOOK AND JOIN IN ON THE DISCUSSION AT https://www.facebook.com/groups/231158564592946/ Listen to Tim's album "15 Hours In Nashville" smarturl.it/earthtoabram15hin Find Tim's band "Earth to Abram" at http://smarturl.it/earthtoabram Find Tim's NEW BOOK at https://www.amazon.com/Earth-Abram-West-Fire-Star/dp/1087263190/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1567118508&sr=1-1 Find Jon's new Health/Nutrition P...

Aug 02, 202151 minSeason 2Ep. 98

3 YEARS OF RIFFIN': A REFLECTION (#156)

This episode, the guys reflect back on 3 years of podcasting. This episode is coming out 3 years to the day of when they first uploaded. The guys talk about what they've learned over the years, what they regret saying, what they'd do differently, and thoughts for the future of Riffin'. Thank you to everyone who has listened over the years! BECOME A MEMBER OF OUR GROUP ON FACEBOOK AND JOIN IN ON THE DISCUSSION AT https://www.facebook.com/groups/231158564592946/ Listen to Tim's album "15 Hours In ...

Jul 26, 202148 minSeason 2Ep. 97

"I'M LETTING GO OF ALL THAT DOES NOT SERVE ME" (#155)

This episode, Jonathan shares how he did in fact purchase his first motorcycle. The guys are joined by long time friend Justin Wantz as a silent observer on the episode. Tim shares a quote he read from a friend in regards to letting go of all things that do not serve you. Should the world be of service to us, or should we be of service to the world? BECOME A MEMBER OF OUR GROUP ON FACEBOOK AND JOIN IN ON THE DISCUSSION AT https://www.facebook.com/groups/231158564592946/ Listen to Tim's album "15...

Jul 19, 202129 minSeason 2Ep. 96

THE IMPORTANCE OF SELF CARE (#154)

This episode, Jonathan talks about his interest in getting a motorcycle. Tim shares some lifestyle changes. The guys discuss what self care really looks like and why it's so important. BECOME A MEMBER OF OUR GROUP ON FACEBOOK AND JOIN IN ON THE DISCUSSION AT https://www.facebook.com/groups/231158564592946/ Listen to Tim's album "15 Hours In Nashville" smarturl.it/earthtoabram15hin Find Tim's band "Earth to Abram" at http://smarturl.it/earthtoabram Find Tim's NEW BOOK at https://www.amazon.com/Ea...

Jul 12, 202149 minSeason 2Ep. 95

THE CHANGING TIMES (#153)

This episode, Jonathan and Tim talk about how life was so different and more laid back in the 90's/early 2000's, and why it had to change into how it is today. BECOME A MEMBER OF OUR GROUP ON FACEBOOK AND JOIN IN ON THE DISCUSSION AT https://www.facebook.com/groups/231158564592946/ Listen to Tim's album "15 Hours In Nashville" smarturl.it/earthtoabram15hin Find Tim's band "Earth to Abram" at http://smarturl.it/earthtoabram Find Tim's NEW BOOK at https://www.amazon.com/Earth-Abram-West-Fire-Star/...

Jul 05, 202149 minSeason 2Ep. 94

YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU THINK YOU KNOW (#152)

This episode, Jonathan and Tim talk about insanely priced coolers, fast and the furious franchise, theme parks, and also get into the idea that the more we learn about life...the less we know about it. BECOME A MEMBER OF OUR GROUP ON FACEBOOK AND JOIN IN ON THE DISCUSSION AT https://www.facebook.com/groups/231158564592946/ Listen to Tim's album "15 Hours In Nashville" smarturl.it/earthtoabram15hin Find Tim's band "Earth to Abram" at http://smarturl.it/earthtoabram Find Tim's NEW BOOK at https://...

Jun 27, 202144 minSeason 2Ep. 93

GUILT, RELATIONSHIPS, AND THE CHURCH (#151)

This episode, Jonathan and Tim talk about how relationships play into religion. They talk about their frustrations with some teachings of the church, and discuss how guilt and fear are ultimately an underlying factor in a lot of these issues. Jonathan also shares a white water rafting story. BECOME A MEMBER OF OUR GROUP ON FACEBOOK AND JOIN IN ON THE DISCUSSION AT https://www.facebook.com/groups/231158564592946/ Listen to Tim's album "15 Hours In Nashville" smarturl.it/earthtoabram15hin Find Tim...

Jun 21, 202156 minSeason 2Ep. 92

JUST BECAUSE YOU CAN, DOESN'T MEAN YOU SHOULD (#150)

This episode, Tim takes the show solo and explains why this is the 3rd take of trying to record this episode. We had a whole full length episode recorded for this week, but we decided to scrap it. Tim also shares a story of getting a little too high. BECOME A MEMBER OF OUR GROUP ON FACEBOOK AND JOIN IN ON THE DISCUSSION AT https://www.facebook.com/groups/231158564592946/ Listen to Tim's album "15 Hours In Nashville" smarturl.it/earthtoabram15hin Find Tim's band "Earth to Abram" at http://smartur...

Jun 14, 202116 minSeason 2Ep. 91

THE GUYS REUNITE (#149)

This episode, Jonathan and Tim reunite after Jonathans vacation and Tim's recent surgery. The guys discuss why Tim had his surgery and how recovery is going, the importance of knowing how to breathe properly, Jonathans recent vacation that took him deep sea fishing, and many other things on this weeks episode of Riffin'. BECOME A MEMBER OF OUR GROUP ON FACEBOOK AND JOIN IN ON THE DISCUSSION AT https://www.facebook.com/groups/231158564592946/ Listen to Tim's album "15 Hours In Nashville" smarturl...

Jun 07, 202141 minSeason 2Ep. 90

OKAY, KAREN (#148)

This episode, Jonathan and Tim discuss how to handle conflict. Jon shares a story of when he got into a confrontation while mountain biking with his family. The guys discuss the meme culture behind the term "Karen". Is it okay to call someone a "Karen"? BECOME A MEMBER OF OUR GROUP ON FACEBOOK AND JOIN IN ON THE DISCUSSION AT https://www.facebook.com/groups/231158564592946/ Listen to Tim's album "15 Hours In Nashville" smarturl.it/earthtoabram15hin Find Tim's band "Earth to Abram" at http://smar...

May 31, 202136 minSeason 2Ep. 89

THE GUYS INVESTED IN CRYPTOCURRENCY (#147)

This episode, Jonathan and Tim continue the discussion on cryptocurrency. They share their recent investments, and also discuss viewing money in an abundance mindset vs. a scarcity mindset. BECOME A MEMBER OF OUR GROUP ON FACEBOOK AND JOIN IN ON THE DISCUSSION AT https://www.facebook.com/groups/231158564592946/ Listen to Tim's album "15 Hours In Nashville" smarturl.it/earthtoabram15hin Find Tim's band "Earth to Abram" at http://smarturl.it/earthtoabram Find Tim's NEW BOOK at https://www.amazon.c...

May 24, 202137 minSeason 2Ep. 88

CRYPTOCURRENCY FOR DUMMIES (#146)

This episode, Jonathan and Tim discuss cryptocurrency. Is it here to stay? Is it worth getting invested in? What the heck even is cryptocurrency? The guys ask all these questions, and more, on this weeks episode of Riffin'. Bitcoin Pizza Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYL706zjqPI BECOME A MEMBER OF OUR GROUP ON FACEBOOK AND JOIN IN ON THE DISCUSSION AT https://www.facebook.com/groups/231158564592946/ Listen to Tim's album "15 Hours In Nashville" smarturl.it/earthtoabram15hin Find Tim's b...

May 17, 202135 minSeason 2Ep. 87

THE OFFENDED (#145)

This episode, Jonathan and Tim discuss people who get offended over unintentionally offensive things. BECOME A MEMBER OF OUR GROUP ON FACEBOOK AND JOIN IN ON THE DISCUSSION AT https://www.facebook.com/groups/231158564592946/ Listen to Tim's album "15 Hours In Nashville" smarturl.it/earthtoabram15hin Find Tim's band "Earth to Abram" at http://smarturl.it/earthtoabram Find Tim's NEW BOOK at https://www.amazon.com/Earth-Abram-West-Fire-Star/dp/1087263190/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=...

May 10, 202143 minSeason 2Ep. 86

KEEP IT SIMPLE, STUPID (#144)

This episode, Tim takes the show solo and talks about how we over-complicate life. BECOME A MEMBER OF OUR GROUP ON FACEBOOK AND JOIN IN ON THE DISCUSSION AT https://www.facebook.com/groups/231158564592946/ Listen to Tim's album "15 Hours In Nashville" smarturl.it/earthtoabram15hin Find Tim's band "Earth to Abram" at http://smarturl.it/earthtoabram Find Tim's NEW BOOK at https://www.amazon.com/Earth-Abram-West-Fire-Star/dp/1087263190/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1567118508&sr=1...

May 03, 202123 minSeason 2Ep. 85

GUNS (#143)

This episode, Jonathan and Tim discuss all things guns. BECOME A MEMBER OF OUR GROUP ON FACEBOOK AND JOIN IN ON THE DISCUSSION AT https://www.facebook.com/groups/231158564592946/ Listen to Tim's album "15 Hours In Nashville" smarturl.it/earthtoabram15hin Find Tim's band "Earth to Abram" at http://smarturl.it/earthtoabram Find Tim's NEW BOOK at https://www.amazon.com/Earth-Abram-West-Fire-Star/dp/1087263190/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1567118508&sr=1-1 Find Jon's new Health/Nu...

Apr 26, 202147 minSeason 2Ep. 84

LET'S TALK ABOUT DEATH (#142)

This episode, Jonathan and Tim discuss the idea of death. It is the only guaranteed thing that will happen to everyone who is alive, so why do we have such a hard time with it? The guys dive into all of this, and more, on this weeks episode of Riffin'. BECOME A MEMBER OF OUR GROUP ON FACEBOOK AND JOIN IN ON THE DISCUSSION AT https://www.facebook.com/groups/231158564592946/ Listen to Tim's album "15 Hours In Nashville" smarturl.it/earthtoabram15hin Find Tim's band "Earth to Abram" at http://smart...

Apr 19, 202145 minSeason 2Ep. 83

ASKING FOR HELP (#141)

This episode, Jonathan and Tim discuss two different types of people. Those who ask, and those who guess. Jon also shares a parenting story about teaching his kids how to ride a bike, and what to do when it doesn't go how you planned. BECOME A MEMBER OF OUR GROUP ON FACEBOOK AND JOIN IN ON THE DISCUSSION AT https://www.facebook.com/groups/231158564592946/ Listen to Tim's album "15 Hours In Nashville" smarturl.it/earthtoabram15hin Find Tim's band "Earth to Abram" at http://smarturl.it/earthtoabra...

Apr 12, 202146 minSeason 2Ep. 82

HOW MUCH OF MY LIFE IS MY OWN? (#140)

This episode, Jonathan and Tim discuss how we live in a society full of systems that tell us what to do and how to live. When is there time in our life for us to live how WE want to? Do we even know what we want? Do we know how to even think for ourselves? The guys also discuss the difference in doing something because we need to do it vs. doing it because we want to. BECOME A MEMBER OF OUR GROUP ON FACEBOOK AND JOIN IN ON THE DISCUSSION AT https://www.facebook.com/groups/231158564592946/ Listen...

Apr 05, 202135 minSeason 2Ep. 81

IS IT TOO LATE FOR ME? (#139)

This episode, Jonathan and Tim talk about the insane age kids have to start an activity these days in order to compete with everyone else in order to be considered "good" at it. Can you start your passion at a later age in life and still be able to compete with others doing it? The guys also discuss Jons morning routine, and also discuss the school systems. BECOME A MEMBER OF OUR GROUP ON FACEBOOK AND JOIN IN ON THE DISCUSSION AT https://www.facebook.com/groups/231158564592946/ Listen to Tim's a...

Mar 29, 202144 minSeason 2Ep. 80

WE DON'T WANT PERFECTION (#138)

This episode, the guys reunite in the studio for the first time in 4 months. They discuss what it means to have a conscious and also if it's truly possible to live in a world with peace and harmony. BECOME A MEMBER OF OUR GROUP ON FACEBOOK AND JOIN IN ON THE DISCUSSION AT https://www.facebook.com/groups/231158564592946/ Listen to Tim's album "15 Hours In Nashville" smarturl.it/earthtoabram15hin Find Tim's band "Earth to Abram" at http://smarturl.it/earthtoabram Find Tim's NEW BOOK at https://www...

Mar 22, 202140 minSeason 2Ep. 79

TAKING SHORTCUTS (#137)

This episode, Jonathan shares his thoughts on his kids recent pinewood derby race and what it means to cut corners. When in life is it okay to cut corners and take shortcuts? BECOME A MEMBER OF OUR GROUP ON FACEBOOK AND JOIN IN ON THE DISCUSSION AT https://www.facebook.com/groups/231158564592946/ Listen to Tim's album "15 Hours In Nashville" smarturl.it/earthtoabram15hin Find Tim's band "Earth to Abram" at http://smarturl.it/earthtoabram Find Tim's NEW BOOK at https://www.amazon.com/Earth-Abram-...

Mar 15, 202131 minSeason 2Ep. 78

EDIBLE UNDERWEAR (#136)

This episode, Jonathan and Tim talk about underwear, they ask the question "is lingerie sexy?", they talk about the COVID-19 vaccine, and discuss what makes a person healthy. Plenty of juicy topics on todays episode of RIFFIN'!! BECOME A MEMBER OF OUR GROUP ON FACEBOOK AND JOIN IN ON THE DISCUSSION AT https://www.facebook.com/groups/231158564592946/ Listen to Tim's album "15 Hours In Nashville" smarturl.it/earthtoabram15hin Find Tim's band "Earth to Abram" at http://smarturl.it/earthtoabram Find...

Mar 08, 202145 minSeason 2Ep. 77

MORE LISTENING, LESS TALKING (#135)

This episode, Jonathan and Tim talk about how social media can be used for good, but mostly...for evil. The guys share their opinion on how the world needs to spend more time listening and less time talking. BECOME A MEMBER OF OUR GROUP ON FACEBOOK AND JOIN IN ON THE DISCUSSION AT https://www.facebook.com/groups/231158564592946/ Listen to Tim's album "15 Hours In Nashville" smarturl.it/earthtoabram15hin Find Tim's band "Earth to Abram" at http://smarturl.it/earthtoabram Find Tim's NEW BOOK at ht...

Mar 01, 202127 minSeason 2Ep. 76
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