Best Bettendorf Podcasts (2025)

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The Colorful Backgrounds of Comedians w/Nathan Wallace 57:37

1d ago57:37

57:37

Nathan Wallace is a very funny comedian that I've known for many years. His energy is full throttle and nonstop funny. Nathan and I talk about stage names that I made up to get work and being a fake agent to talk in the 3rd party about myself. The things comedians do to get work and are still doing. Nathan had multiple names and talks about his fat…

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It's Not Ok To Not Listen 36:54

2d ago36:54

36:54

Pastor Derik ArmstrongBy Bridge Cities Church

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Phantom Pains 1:10:32

9d ago1:10:32

1:10:32

On this episode Ryan Sharp from Coming this Summer podcast makes a guest appearance without his cohorts, is cohorts a word? Anyway Carmen talks about how on the previous pod without Ryan how he still called Ryans name. Thus phantom pains of feeling he was there but he was not. Also we talk about some bad Advent calendars, Halloween candy overload a…

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Telling God How To Save Us Is Not Ok 36:14

9d ago36:14

36:14

Pastor Lynfield HinesBy Bridge Cities Church

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The Boys are Gone 1:42:22

16d ago1:42:22

1:42:22

Just Donny and Carmen on this one folks and we talk about who you can depend on. The boys are not on but we still call on them like they were here. We talk FUN and what proper FUN is. Donny needs help at 31 and Carmen suggests Boomers helping Gen Z, X and Millennials as a business. Taking guys out and showing them proper FUN. Carmen was a DJ in col…

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It's Not Ok To Stay Stuck 37:14

16d ago37:14

37:14

Pastor Derik ArmstrongBy Bridge Cities Church

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Squirreled Up 1:36:55

23d ago1:36:55

1:36:55

In this non linear episode we bring in guest JJ and SuperBad to discuss Carmen's fashion and his new irregular habit of watch wearing. Also dressing Donny like a pimp from Goodwill finds. Carmen wants to reduce the swearing on the show so he uses the code word squirrel to substitute for the bad one. The guys discuss movie remakes and old Sega video…

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The Pain That Produces Hope 35:46

23d ago35:46

35:46

Pastor Derik ArmstrongBy Bridge Cities Church

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It is Not Ok to Live in Condemnation 35:01

1M ago35:01

35:01

Pastor Derik ArmstrongBy Bridge Cities Church

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My Mom is Listening to the Pod 1:27:56

1M ago1:27:56

1:27:56

On this episode we bring in Bean and Superbad to discuss many things including Carmen's mom. On a previous podcast the gang talked about Carmen's mother's uterus, describing it as the first place Carmen lived. Carmen decided to tell his mom about the pod and the boys including Donny seemed surprised. Carmen gets accused of fact checking which he de…

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Evil Is Not Ok 33:20

1M ago33:20

33:20

Pastor Lynfield HinesBy Bridge Cities Church

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Fully Shaved and Ready to Dance 1:36:35

2M ago1:36:35

1:36:35

In this episode Carmen tries to explain the world to JJ, Jay, Ryan and Donny who are too young to understand. Carmen's disco days and his knowledge of rap music blows away these youngsters. Also Carmen had an issue with a comedy club last weekend and blows some steam off about it. How to look cool comes up and its mostly gone for Carm because of hi…

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It's Not Ok To Stay Bound 34:58

2M ago34:58

34:58

Pastor Derik ArmstrongBy Bridge Cities Church

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Trailer Park LIfe and Real People 1:52:40

2M ago1:52:40

1:52:40

In this episode Bean and SuperBad and JJ show up to talk about trailer parks, neighborhoods and stories from real people. Also a lot of new superheros are created through this thought provoking brainstorming edition of the pod. Lighting fire for entertainment, wearing gold watches, living in the hood, Mr. Wonderful and more in this episode.…

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Staying Dead Is Not Ok 34:57

2M ago34:57

34:57

Pastor Lynfield HinesBy Bridge Cities Church

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Little Big Men 1:45:05

2M ago1:45:05

1:45:05

On todays pod Lou Angelwolf, an American stand up comedian makes his debut. Lou and Carmen are good friends and have performed together on the same stages since the early 90s. In this episode the the comedians talk about the Sopranos and Tony's mental health issues. Also about Lou's use of therapy and how what you learn from 0-5 still controls you.…

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It's Not Ok To Stay Lost 34:39

2M ago34:39

34:39

Pastor Derik ArmstrongBy Bridge Cities Church

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Emergency Massage and Comedy Jesus 1:51:22

2M ago1:51:22

1:51:22

In this ridiculous episode Carmen and Donny bring back special guests Bean and Superbad along with comedy booker for the Zoo Sports Club Jeff Pfannes. Jeff talks about getting massages at poker and Carmen asks if he would get one from a man. The gang talks more about Carmens faults including his hair and how he is ok with getting canceled. Jeff saw…

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It's Not Ok To Live Without Grace 37:25

2M ago37:25

37:25

Pastor Derik ArmstrongBy Bridge Cities Church

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Don't Call Me Daddy 1:35:00

2M ago1:35:00

1:35:00

In this strange episode Carmen and Donny talk with Ryan Sharp and Jeremy Martin from the Bean and Super Bad Show and the Coming This Summer Podcast. The difference in generations is clear in this episode starting with how each generation decides who their friends are. Back in the 80s things were clearly different including how comfortable guys were…

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It's Not Ok To Think You Can Win It 34:49

3M ago34:49

34:49

Pastor Derik ArmstrongBy Bridge Cities Church

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Optimistic Defiance Disorder 1:25:52

3M ago1:25:52

1:25:52

Donny thinks Carmen has a disease that makes him defy authority and Carmen agrees but also adds that he thinks its positive. We also talk about what Hanes underwear could do with all their reject tighty whities and how Carmen is like a machine that passes gas. Friends is also discussed, not the show but actual friends. Enjoy.…

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Picnics, Double Dates and Monsters 1:12:45

3M ago1:12:45

1:12:45

Well my boredom has led me to delve into multiple topics on YouTube and I discuss this with Donny. Most of the pods I've noticed is me convincing Donny on some topic. In this pod I convince him why he should visit the Amish, why he should understand Quantum Physics, How fighting should be handled and something about Monsters and Double Dating and w…

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We Are Not Ok Apart From Christ 32:04

3M ago32:04

32:04

Pastor Derik ArmstrongBy Bridge Cities Church

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No One Is Ok 42:11

3M ago42:11

42:11

Pastor Derik ArmstrongBy Bridge Cities Church

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Scary Youth and Boomers 1:02:03

3M ago1:02:03

1:02:03

The Boomers don't get when the youth is making fun of them so be more direct. Also in this episode Carmen talks about seeing old guys on the beach trying to get attention and how the youth need to be the loud ones. Fearful society and why the NYC subways need more people sticking up for each other. Donny and Carmen also talk about the need for good…

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It'a Not Ok To Be Hypocrite 45:36

3M ago45:36

45:36

Pastor Derik ArmstrongBy Bridge Cities Church

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The Pope's House 1:09:23

3M ago1:09:23

1:09:23

There has been some discussion lately between me and Donny that I might need a list of topics to talk about. I've prided myself on Improving the whole pod but I'm up for a change. This would be guided Improv at the very least. Also we talk about the Popes house, I guess, cause that's the title. As always this pod should be used for entertainment pu…

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It's Not Ok To Only Hear 40:47

4M ago40:47

40:47

Pastor Derik ArmstrongBy Bridge Cities Church

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Wallet Photos, Tiny Rakes and Battling AI 1:02:19

4M ago1:02:19

1:02:19

In this episode we start off by talking about people who can ignore annoying noises and what their IQ is. Also how water shapes rocks and how Carmen is a rock. Then we do more nonsense talk which leads to the missing tiny rake. Carmen put this pod all together at the end by discussing how to keep AI on its toes by being illogical. Then we find out …

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Humanity Is Not Ok 42:59

4M ago42:59

42:59

Pastor Lynfield HinesBy Bridge Cities Church

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Church, Rockets and the Multiverse 1:18:21

4M ago1:18:21

1:18:21

Donny's not happy with the direction of the podcast. It might be going off on too many tangents from Hooters to Church to Rockets to Batmans in the Multiverse. One thing for sure its not boring and most likely this podcast format will not change.By Carmen Ciricillo

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It's Not Ok To Be In The Darkness 42:19

4M ago42:19

42:19

Pastor Derik ArmstrongBy Bridge Cities Church

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The Stare Master 1:21:59

4M ago1:21:59

1:21:59

Its hard for Carmen to be in a system and he warns those who have systems to never invite him. Also Carmen uses the stair master at the gym quite often and sometimes to stare at people while he's climbing to nowhere. Donny helps Carmen make the connection between stair and stare and as always we keep it light in this podcast about very little excep…

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Build 37:57

4M ago37:57

37:57

Pastor Derik ArmstrongBy Bridge Cities Church

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We Need You to Get a Job 1:03:54

4M ago1:03:54

1:03:54

In this pod Carmen brings back Don King Cady aka Donny. After almost two years Donny is back producing and chiming in on the Carmen Ciricillo Show. We talk about the comedy scene and how everyone wants to be famous. Its better to get a job that has structure is a main theme of this pod and we encourage you to get one. Enjoy this episode brought to …

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Connect 51:30

5M ago51:30

51:30

Pastor Derik ArmstrongBy Bridge Cities Church

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Serve 39:46

5M ago39:46

39:46

Pastor Lynfield HinesBy Bridge Cities Church

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Gather 41:41

5M ago41:41

41:41

Pastor Derik ArmstrongBy Bridge Cities Church

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Looking Back, Looking Up, Looking Forward 41:23

5M ago41:23

41:23

Pastor Derik ArmstrongBy Bridge Cities Church

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Rediscover Love 38:57

5M ago38:57

38:57

Pastor Derik ArmstrongBy Bridge Cities Church

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Rediscover Joy 43:16

6M ago43:16

43:16

Pastor Derik ArmstrongBy Bridge Cities Church

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Rediscover Peace 50:14

6M ago50:14

50:14

Pastor Derik ArmstrongBy Bridge Cities Church

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Rediscover Hope 45:45

6M ago45:45

45:45

Pastor Derik ArmstrongBy Bridge Cities Church

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Consistently Inconsistent 39:27

6M ago39:27

39:27

The weird thing about the definition of being consistent is that being inconsistent on a consistent basis can fit the definition. So here we are 6 weeks from the last podcast was published putting out another one and promising again that I will be more consistent meaning that I will be more predictable. Well let's hope so for my sake. Enjoy the sho…