Untold Tales from This Side of Nowhere
”Untold Tales from This Side of Nowhere” is a hilarious podcast about the mishaps and adventures of life in the rural West. Join host Connor Jones as he recounts previously untold tales about Al and his twin brother Fred’s experiences growing up on a ranch this side of nowhere in Poverty Flats, Wyoming, as well as various exploits in the great outdoors. You’re sure to laugh so hard you cry, or at least get a decent chuckle out of it. Come along for the ride!
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Episodes
Saturday Mar 30, 2024
Saturday Mar 30, 2024
Chances are, you either have one right now or you're going to have one once that sunburn you got this weekend heals a bit. Farmer's tans aren't just for farmers, and they are the most popular summer look in Poverty Flats, Wyoming. In this episode, we delve into the topic of tans, the absence thereof, and really bad sunburns.
Saturday Mar 16, 2024
Saturday Mar 16, 2024
Camping during the warm months of the year has its own challenges, but winter camping? That's a whole different ball game. If you've never tried it, you are probably a rational human being. If you have done winter camping, then you will probably relate to this story! This week join me for another Untold Tale from This Side of Nowhere as I recount the most infamous winter campout in Wyoming scouting history...
Saturday Mar 02, 2024
Saturday Mar 02, 2024
Perhaps the greatest adventure of life is parenthood, and that has certainly been the case for our family! We just welcomed our third son to the family, and it's brought back tons of memories, so this week's story is about the arrival of our first son, aka, Al Jr. Join me and my wife Haley, along with William, the newest member of the Jones clan, for this week's episode.
Saturday Feb 17, 2024
Saturday Feb 17, 2024
In this episode of UTFTSON, Al, Fred, and the other members of Troop 41, led by scoutmaster Eli Lyman, spend the night in Cattle Rustler Cave. When everyone but Eli forgets a flashlight, they get creative, and the results may just have made history--or did they?
Saturday Feb 03, 2024
Saturday Feb 03, 2024
AI is everywhere. Businesses are using it to improve productivity--and in some cases, eliminate humans--students are using it to do their homework, and images generated using AI permeate the internet. But what impact will AI have on hunting and fishing? Will it transform our favorite outdoor sports forever? I'm joined this week by special guest Bridger Jones as we explore those very questions. Don't miss out!
Images referenced in the podcast:
Man with Enormous Fish
Woman with Enormous Rainbow Trout
Saturday Jan 20, 2024
Saturday Jan 20, 2024
There are people who have a long-lasting impact on your life, individuals you will never (or cannot) forget. Anyone who has been a boy scout or even just had a mentor knows what I mean when I say your scoutmaster falls into this category. In this episode I present the origin story of Ely Lyman, a scoutmaster I will never forget!
Saturday Jan 06, 2024
Saturday Jan 06, 2024
You've probably heard of Jim Bridger and his reputation as a rugged mountain man. What you didn't know is Jim Bridger could be a little weak-kneed at the site of blood--and though it pains me to admit it, I am too. This character flaw has gotten me into trouble a time or two! Listen in to learn more.
Saturday Dec 23, 2023
Saturday Dec 23, 2023
When it comes to Christmas lights, hanging them up can be such a pain some people leave them up year round, and I don't blame them. If only that had been an option for us this side of nowhere...
Saturday Dec 09, 2023
Saturday Dec 09, 2023
Like its people, the vehicles in Wyoming have a lot of character. From duct tape to bailing twine, people find innovative ways to keep their cars and pickup trucks rolling--and sometimes they have a hard time getting them to stop!
Saturday Nov 25, 2023
Saturday Nov 25, 2023
Every great story has a beginning, and Lily and Al began their story at what may be the single best place to meet your future spouse -- the Dating Game. It's almost too good to be true, but it is. To top it all off, for the first time ever, I'm joined this week by my wife, Haley! Together we tell the story of how it all began, and we're sure that it would put Nicholas Sparks to shame!