A Goose Caboose, a broken key emergency, a hit and run, three shows…and stick around until the end for a very exclusive special offer (really)!
Season 31 Episode 1 | 7/21/23 | On the road between Detroit, MI and Bloomington, IN
Mike is alone. Not ideal!!
Season 30 Episode 1 || 2/24/23 || On the road between Indianapolis, IN and Bloomington, IN
You know…there’ve been times when The Boys have had to overcome great technical challenges and difficulties to bring this quality program to The People, but perhaps none more daunting than today’s episode. Featuring special guest; Bloomington, Indiana living treasure, Nick Romy!
Season 29 Episode 2 | 10/8/22 | On The road between Indianapolis, IN and Bloomington, IN
Ok, now we’re cooking with gas! The technology is basically figured out, more or less. But, all of The Boys had rides home from the show with Their Persons®, so Mike and AD have to carry the entire episode. Lucky for all of us, these two windbags never, ever run out of dumb stuff to say.
Season 29 Episode 1 | 10/7/22 | On the road between Chicago, IL and Bloomington, IN
While I wouldn’t call it triumphant, per se, it is technically the return of The Boys! Although, technically speaking, this episode is challenged. But what is life without challenges? Boring. A real fat snoozer. But never fear! This episode is packed with thrilling, exciting, damning challenges and redemption.
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 28 Episode 5 | 2/26/20 | On the road between Cincinnati, OH and Bloomington, IN
…in which Mike and Jess could maybe benefit from a marriage counselor. Or, at least a few hours sleep.
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 28 Episode 4 | 2/25/20 | On the road between Chicago, IL and Detroit, MI
After a serious fancy-pants luncheon, Mike and Jess hit the road to make the classic Rock n Roll trek from Chicago (home of Chicago, Smashing Pumpkins, Disturbed, Capn Jazz) to Detroit (KISS, Promotmartyr, Twiztid)
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 28 Episode 3 | 2/24/20 | On the road between Minneapolis, MN and Chicago, IL
The haunted ghost of Prince himself smiles down on Mike and Jess as they interact with the fine staff at 7th Street entry before scarfing some Denny’s®, and making their way to Chicago.
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 28 Episode 2 | 2/23/20 | On the road between Milwaukee, WI and Minneapolis, MN
Mike’s mood has turned around after a wonderful time with an old friend. Jess continues to drive, and the equipment continues to be suspect.
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 28 Episode 1 | 2/22/20 | On the road between Madison, WI and Milwaukee, WI
A bunch of TVTT firsts going on here. First time on tour as a duo, first time using this questionable recording equipment, first time in a few of these cities…It’s a thrill a minute. Join Mike and Jess as they recount the first show of the trip and talk about the mental state of suddenly entering into a weeklong tour.
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 27 Episode 1 | 11/21/19 | On the road between Indianapolis, IN and Bloomington, IN
After a weirdly disjointed beginning, The Boys are now headed home following a fun, successful show and happily recounting the evening.
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 26 Episode 8 | 10/30/19 | On the road between Kansas City, MO and Bloomington, IN
The end of the tour. Mike reflects on the previous nights’ shows, and recaps the tour in general while also taking stock of his current physical and emotional state after 10 days on the road alone.
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 26 Episode 7 | 10/28/19 | On the road between Fort Worth, TX and Fayetteville, AR
Mike, still alone, recounts his Fort Worth experience, and answers your questions
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 26 Episode 6 | 10/27/19 | On the road between San Antonio, TX and Fort Worth, TX
Of all the times for the car to malfunction, in the middle of the podcast seems to be par for the course for Mike, considering the night he just had in San Antonio…
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 26 Episode 5 | 10/26/19 | On the road between Austin, TX and San Antonio, TX
Mike welcomes very special guest and friend of the show, Addison Rogers, to keep him company. They mostly talk about genre-movie marathon ideas including Military Comedies and Sports and/or basketball comedies.
https://archive.org/download/tvtt265/TVTT%2026-5.mp3
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 26 Episode 4 | 10/25/19 | On the road between Lafayette, LA and Austin, TX
High highs, and low lows. Mike spends this hour raving about New Orleans and the beautiful people he encountered there, followed by the nosedive into Lafayette where he was swiftly put in his place.
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 26 Episode 3 | 10/23/19 | On the road between Pensacola, FL and New Orleans, LA
Somehow Mike manages to blabber-on for over a half hour in a car all alone and by himself. Is he losing his mind, or did a lot happen to him? Only one way to find out…strap in, bb!
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 26 Episode 2 | 10/22/19 | On the road between Athens, GA and Pensacola, FL
After another long day of driving, Mike has finally landed on the beaches of north western Florida where he has no one to talk to.
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 26 Episode 1 | 10/21/19 | On the road between Bloomington, IN and Athens, GA
All alone and caught in a jam, Mike calls his brother, Isaac, for some human contact and peace of mind.
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 25 BONUS EPISODE | Live Bootleg, Pittsburgh, PA
Mike Adams At His Honest Weight
Live at Mr. Smalls Funhouse, Pittsburgh, PA 9/24/2019
Jeff Grant – drums
Zac Canale – guitar
Aaron Denton – guitar, singing
David Woodruff – guitar, singing
Mike Adams – singing, tambourine
Pressing Mesh
Do You One Better
Tasteful Nudes
Hobart, Chuck Manson, and Jim
Datsun Dashes
Educated Guess
So Faded
Wonderful To Love
Turn Our Love Around
I’m Worried
Underneath The Door
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 25 Episode 7 | 9/26/19 | On the road between Fort Wayne, IN and Bloomington, IN
The tour has come to an end, and The Boys are excitable as they make the last leg of their journey toward home.
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 25 Episode 6 | 9/25/19 | On the road between Pittsburgh, PA and Columbus, OH
I’m extremely happy to report that on today’s episode, The Boys have a lot to be thankful for…
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 25 Episode 5 | 9/24/19 | On the road between Washington, DC and Pittsburgh, PA
…in which The Boys rub elbows with King Crimson at a gas station Starbucks®
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 25 Episode 4 | 9/23/19 | On the road between Boston, MA and Washington, DC
Unfortunately, the tour has warranted more complaining. But, David attempts to keep it positive….
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 25 Episode 3 |9/22/19 | On the road between NYC and Boston, MA
Sometimes being on tour can really wring a guy out, ya know? It’s Mike’s birthday, and The Boys need to air some dirty laundry….
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 25 Episode 2 | 9/21/19 |Lost In New York
A weird one! We’ve been in NY for two days, which means very little van time, but we make due. (“Live at Alphaville” collage courtesy of Todd Jasko).
Tan Van Tour Talk |Season 25 Episode 1 | 9/19/19 | On the road between Cleveland, OH and Philadelphia, PA
Guess who’s back? Back again? Tan Van’s back. Eat a Clif®.
Season 24, Episode 1 | 10/20/18 | On the road between Indianapolis, IN and Bloomington, IN
Something has gone wrong with the recording, so this episode sounds a little rougher than usual. But, just like with humanity, it’s what’s on the inside that counts, and this show is packed with the good stuff. Mainly, we forget to get paid, drive 20 minutes, then have to turn around and go back to get the money. Very embarrassing stuff.
https://archive.org/download/TVTT241/TVTT%2024-1.mp3
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 23 Episode 2 | 7/21/18 | On the road between Fort Wayne, IN and Bloomington, IN
After a long night in Fort Wayne eating cheese, The Boys are tired and at each others’ throats. Topics include; Mike’s broken leg, Planet Fitness, mental health, and where to eat dinner tonight. *Editor’s note* Ben vetoed the dinner location, and then ultimately didn’t even show up.
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 23, Episode 1 | 7/20/18 | On the road between Bloomington, IN and Fort Wayne, IN
The Boys are back in Tan! It’s been nine months since The Boys have played a show, so there’s a LOT to get to in this episode, including; extensive coverage of Jared’s diet so far today, Mike’s family’s harrowing tale of being trapped in the top of the Gateway Arch, Zac and Ben’s ongoing feud…Oh, and “water” is called “toad” now. Join us.
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 22 Episode 7 | 10/7/17 | On the road between Pittsburgh, PA and Indianapolis, IN
It’s very early in the morning as The Boys barrel toward the Fountain Square Music Festival. Today’s topics include trying in vain to convince Addison Rogers NOT to party, what Blade Runner® is, and Mark meets God.
https://archive.org/download/TVTT227/TVTT%2022-7.mp3
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 22 Episode 6 | 10/6/17 | On the road between Newark, NJ and Pittsburgh, PA
The hits just keep on coming! Hop in the van, let’s talk about trying new things, the intricate workings of a big city cable access channel, a catch-phrase-shouting penis, and so much more!
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 22 Episode 5 | 10/5/17 | Staying put in New York, NY
The Boys did not travel today, BUT, here is a live recording of the show they played at the Mercury Lounge in New York City. What fun!
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 22 Episode 4 | 10/4/17 | On the road between Boston, MA and New York, NY
It’s getting silly in here. Jump into the van as The Boys shine a light on such matters as doorless bathroom stalls, fancy hotel rooms, finding romance for Mark, and how much espresso machines cost. Oh, and more, too!
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 22 Episode 3 | 10/3/17 | On the road between Philadelphia, PA and Boston, MA
Kurt’s relentless and maddening simulated universe continues to wig out the sims as The Boys barrel down the interstate discussing such matters as Jared’s fanny pack contents, Playgirl Magazine®, James Dean’s exhumed remains, and more!
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 22 Episode 2 | 10/2/17 | On the road between Washington, PA and Philadelphia, PA
Day two of The Boys’ tour finds them planted firmly inside Kurt’s bizarre computer simulation of life full of weird and inexplicable stuff. Today’s topics include Chipotle®’s new queso dip, passage through a couple of tunnels, fidget spinners and more. Tom Petty may or may not have died during this recording.
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 22 Episode 1 | 10/1/17 | On the road between Indianapolis, IN and Washington, PA
The Boys’ tour with Busman’s Holiday begins with a nice and easy day off. Topics during today’s drive include, new Celebrity Takedowns®, a brand new segment called “Surprise”, James Dean’s famous book of limericks and much, much more!
https://archive.org/download/TVTT221/TVTT%2022-1.mp3
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 21 Episode 2 | 5/13/17 | On the road between Indianapolis, IN and Bloomington, IN
This episode is basically a Steak n Shake commercial as The Boys – with very special guests Erin Tobey and Jeff Grant – won’t stop saying “workaraunt” and “bean crock”. Zac can’t stop messing with this disgusting throat simulator app and we also go deep on the difference between the words “artesian” and “artisan”.
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 21 Episode 1 | 5/13/17 | On the road between Bloomington, IN and Indianapolis, IN
It’s a Tan Van Tour Talk first as The Boys welcome special guests Jeff Grant and Erin Tobey to the program, one of whom is pregnant as hell! Topics of discussion include; will Busman’s Holiday play any covers at this music festival where covers are explicitly forbade (they did), what exactly constitutes “penetration”, trampoline parks, and more!
Tan Van Tour Talk | EPISODE 100! | 3/18/17
Can you believe we actually made it! Its the 2-hour, 100th episode celebration special! The Boys are comfortably situated in David’s living room for this majorly relaxed and joyous occasion. Lots of reminiscing, limericks from Zac, and a flurry of first-time-ever-experimental calls-in to the show. Guests via satellite include; Dave (from Sleeping Bag), Nicole (from Wife Patrol), Josh (from Jefferson Street Parade Band), Owen (from Advance Base), Laura (from Fabuloso), Josh M. (from Memory Map + Harpooner), our very own Mark “Out Like A Trout” Edlin (featuring Jack, Kevin, Drew, and Keagan from HOOPS), an international call from over seas, a deranged, obscene pervert, and more!
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 20 Episode 3 | 3/13/17 | On the road between Lansdale, PA and Bloomington, IN
Its the inadvertent Season 20 finale! As The Boys stare down the barrel and bombogenesis of the wildest nor’easter since ’93, they’ve cut the tour short but are making the most of it.
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 20 Episode 2 | 3/11/17 | On the road between Columbus, OH and Philadelphia, PA
Listen…we do our best, but we’ve got a lot on our plate sometimes. Get to the show on time, play well, impress the biz, survive without dying. It’s tough. This time, we forget to plug in the recording device for half the episode. We eventually get things in order though, and then the conversation really takes off!
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 20 Episode 1 | 3/10/17 | On the road between Bloomington, IN and Columbus, OH
Twenty whole seasons, can you believe that!? Today’s Boys discuss fashion, Kermit D. Frog’s anatomy, Ben’s internet surfing habits, running for office, Jesse Eiseneberg’s Hollywood agent, and more on this, the 99th episode of TVTT!
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 19 Episode 2 | 2/12/17 | On the road between Bloomington, IN and Cincinnati, OH
After a brief respite, The Boys are back in Tan and cruising through the beautiful Indiana countryside en route to Cincinnati. Today’s discussion includes talk of; what’s The Matrix about, automatic car washes, and how The Boys each began becoming musicians.
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 19 Episode 1 | 2/10/17 | On the road between Indianapolis, IN and Dayton, OH
As Weekend Warriors®, The Boys plunge headlong into season 19! Lots of late-breaking news happening in this episode, talking TED Talks, as well as differing on our approaches to pet ownership and what snacks we like to eat.
https://archive.org/download/TVTT191/TVTT%2019-1.mp3
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 18 Episode 1 | 1/28/17 | On the road between Indianapolis, IN and Bloomington, IN
It’s been a little while since season 17, but The Boys (with special guest Anna T.) are sharp as ever in this post truth world. This living Taco Bell advertisement includes rousing conversation on such topics as; the evening’s show, how old is bowling?, sound proofing your water closet, would you let your friend – who is a doctor – perform embarrassing check-ups on you?, and MORE!
Tan Van Tour Talk | A Crummy Commercial For The “The Lay of the Van” Poster and Episode 100!
It’s what it’s. We have a brand new piece of limited edition Tan Van Tour Talk merchandise just for all you Tan Van Heads out there. It’s a beautiful, silk screened, infographic poster detailing and cataloguing every single “Lay of the Van” segment so far. Check em out and buy them HERE! Perfect for walls! Also, EPISODE 100 IS COMING SOON!
https://archive.org/download/TVTTCrummyCommercial/TVTT%20Crummy%20Commercial.mp3
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 17 Episode 11 | 9/17/16 | On the road between St. Louis, MO and Bloomington, IN
The season 17 finale is a two-parter, the first half hour being recorded, excitedly, immediately after the show, the second half hour being recorded, sleepily, as we pull into Bloomington, 3.5 hours later. It’s amazing how a good show and the end of a hard tour can turn a Boy’s tude around…
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 17 Episode 10 | 9/16/16 | On the road between Springfield, MO and St. Louis, MO
After another hard night in Springfield, The Boys have some reflecting to do. Is life worth living? What’s it all mean? Why are we here? And, the description of perhaps the world’s worst hotel, all on today’s episode of Tan Van Tour Talk!
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 17 Episode 9 | 9/15/16 | On the road between Wichita, KS and Springfield, MO
Zac is very ill, please send money. A recap of Wichita’s terrible show, Real Feel Practice Pads, junk, a weird tin man, empty Missouri roads, and more on today’s Tan Van Tour Talk!
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 17 Episode 8 | 9/14/16 | On the road between Fayetteville, AR and Wichita, KS
A leisurely day, for a change. A nice, “free”, breakfast due to a wad of found money, gripes, and then, the hammer comes down…REALITY REPORT…after that, some role play, and a weird trip through our fx processor. All that and more, today!
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 17 Episode 7 | 9/13/16 | On the road between Austin, TX and Fayetteville, AR
Sour kraut, more wildlife, a call-in from special guest Owen Ashworth of Advance Base, Barton Springs extreme thong man, a memorial service for dear Mark, and more on this 8+ hour drive!
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 17 Episode 6 | 9/12/16 | On the road between San Antonio, TX and Austin, TX
It’s a new day of a lot of new segments…Cricket Report, Bathroom Report, Weather Report, Report Report, Cosby Report. We also talk about self-driving cars and the previous night’s show. Hop in!
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 17 Episode 5 | 9/11/16 |On the road between Houston, TX and San Antonio, TX
It’s a sleepy one…The Boys drive through a biblical swarm of migratory plague bringers, 4 of 5 boys are out like trouts, and David does the heavy lifting on this most solemn of days.
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 17 Episode 4 |9/10/16 | On the road between Lafayette, LA and Houston, TX
Real live alligators vs hypothetical crocodiles, the relationship between language, linguistics, and dialects, another fascinating segment of “Out Like A Trout”, and much more on today’s episode of Tan Van Tour Talk!
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 17 Episode 3 | 9/9/16 | On the road between Nashville, TN and Lafayette, LA
The Boys enter Cajun Country for the very first time, spotting leprosidic armadillos left and right, talking about hot gut, the previous night in Nashville, and much, much more!
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 17 Episode 2 | 9/8/16 | On the road between Lexington, KY and Nashville, TN
Please enjoy today’s complimentary new segments, “AD’s Corner” and “David’s Minute” as we barrel on down the way discussing Banks, Big Fresh, Our Nixon, emergency mechanic visits, another riveting segment of “Out Like A Trout”, and more!
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 17 Episode 1 | 9/7/16 | On the road between Bloomington, IN and Lexington, KY
Season 17 is off to a flying start with The Boys digging deep into such illuminating topics as; Zac’s newly corrected technicolor vision, Rick Prelinger’s “No More Road Trips”, Shut Up Little Man, shed building, and more!
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 16 Episode 3 | 8/20/16 | On the road between Ann Arbor, MI and Bloomington, IN
Please join us in welcoming today’s special guest, Mark Edlin! The Muncie show has been canceled due to crummy weather , so the gang is headed home. There’s a long suspenseful tale about a puker at the Ann Arbor show, then the Erin Tobey band gives us a call and we dote on each other for a while. AND MORE!
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 16 Episode 2 | 8/19/16 | On the road between Lansing, MI and Ann Arbor, MI
The Boys are joined today by very special guest, Mark Edlin! Topics of discussion include; the extreme hospitality of the Founder’s Brewery staff, how to appropriately text “YES” to AD, sleeping arrangements, the secret to a healthy happy life, Stranger Things®, and MORE!
Tan Van Tour Talk |Season 16 Episode 1 |8/18/16 | On the road between Bloomington, IN and Grand Rapids, MI
Our weekend trip with Erin Tobey begins today! We’re headed to Michigan for a couple of dates and we’ve brought along our special pal, Mark Edlin. Please, give him a hand! Today the boys talk about getting briefly lost in South Bend, pant waist size, we put poor Mark in the hot seat, and more!
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 15 Appendix b | 7/31/16 | On the road between Indianapolis, IN and Bloomington, IN
And now finally, the true, actual, absolutely final episode of season 15! Mike is joined in the van by very special guests, Chad Serhal and Jared Cheek. Mike and Jared have a fight while Chad mediates before his girlfriend, Katie, calls in, having just survived a near-death international transoceanic flight.
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 15 Appendix a | 7/31/16 | On the road between Chicago, IL and Indianapolis, IN
Psych! Season 15 is not quiiiite officially over yet. There are two appendix/bonus episodes, and this is one of them! Mike’s family joins him in the van for this one. A cute child talks, the family discusses their time in Chicago, and Mike spends most of this episode recounting the history of Sunny Day Real Estate.
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 15 Episode 11 | 7/23/16 | On the road between Columbus, OH and Bloomington, IN
The Boys arrive in Columbus after an 8 hour drive, beleaguered and frustrated, only to find a lush and welcoming green room…AFTER the show. Lots of thoughtful tour recaps, philosophizing, and pontification from the five remaining Boys on the season 15 finale of Tan Van Tour Talk.
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 15 Episode 10 | 7/22/16 |On the road between Philadelphia, PA and Columbus, OH
A sort-of reuni0n with old pal Jeff Spazz, Honey Radar, American politics, is Ghostbusters 2016 any good or not, Gwar, and The Boys get pleasantly recognized at Pennsylvania’s absolute worst travel plaza. All of that and more on today’s episode!
https://archive.org/download/TVTT1510/TVTT%2015-10.mp3
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 15 Episode 9 | 7/21/16 | On the road between Boston, MA and Philadelphia, PA
A long drive and a two-part episode. The Boys reach deep into their souls for conversations on too many donuts, the previous night’s show, political kookiness and beauty, where to use the bathroom on tour, and more!
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 15 Episode 8 | 7/20/16 | On the road between Brooklyn, NY and Boston, MA
If you like limericks, you’re gonna love today’s episode of Tan Van Tour Talk! The Boys recount their triumph in Brooklyn, their time at Patty Hearst’s granddad’s company’s daily comedy factory’s offices, and their new Duncan’s Donuts sponsorship.
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 15 Episode 7 | 7/19/16 | On the road between Lansdale, PA and New York, NY
It’s an early morning, but somehow The Boys still manage to find an hour’s worth of interesting and hilarious things to talk about, including; food at Wawa, cute animal videos, favorite bird types, dunking, and more!
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 15 Episode 6 | 7/18/16 | On the road between Chapel Hill, NC and Lansdale, PA
Another great episode for the history books! Today, the boys discuss what to do when no one comes to your show, how to remain positive in the face of devastating, crushing failure, and take listener questions!
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 15 Episode 5 |7/17/16 | On the road between Charlotte, NC and Chapel Hill, NC
Is Michael “Air” Jordan the greatest basketball player of all time? Who is the current “Worm”? Are the boys actually sponsored by Me Undies? And some very serious band operation politics in action in this open and real episode of TVTT
https://archive.org/download/TVTT155/TVTT%2015-5.mp3
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 15 Episode 4 | 7/16/16 | On the road between Atlanta, GA and Charlotte, NC
This may be one of our favorite episodes. A very special call-in from manager/friend/label boss Jared Cheek leads to a TVTT exclusive announcement regarding an upcoming Mike Adams At HIs Honest Weight Holiday 7″, plus the boys hold a songwriting workshop for AD’s new tune, “Jesus, Like My Status Today”.
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 15 Episode 3 | 7/15/16 | On the road between Chattanooga, TN and Atlanta, GA
Full of light and love, the boys recount their previous night’s show, then move quickly into talking about their breakfast at The Yellow Deli, a hippie restaurant owned and operated by a mysterious religious cult. The Boys get the inside scoop from an anonymous informant!
https://archive.org/download/TVTT153/TVTT%2015-3.mp3
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 15 Episode 2 | 7/14/16 | On the road between Nashville, TN and Chattanooga, TN
Another day, another twenty-ish dollars. On episode two, The Boys discuss the previous night’s show,the cancer causing agents present in LaCroix® Brand soft drinks, the invention of the phrase, “get a life”, Vice Presidential candidate Michael Pence, and more!
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 15 Episode 1 | 7/13/16 | On the road between Bloomington, IN and Nashville, TN
Can you believe this…Fifteen dang seasons! The Boys are kicking it off right with a laff riot of an inaugural episode. It’s packed to the gills with hearty conversation on; the sounds each Boy makes when he pretends to puke, deadly assault rifles in the 4th of July parade, Chicken Fillet®, and much much more!
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 14 Episode 1 | 6/10/16 | On the road between Indianapolis, IN and Bloomington, IN
The Boys are riding very high after another incredible night in Indianapolis. This time, the fellows shared a bill with renown professional entertainer, Dave Hill, which was maybe the most fun a band of yahoos and dingalings like us can have. Heavy discussion topics include; who’s the better drummer – Ringo or Travis Barker, Kuma’s Corner restaurant review, a recap of the show and the above-and-beyond staff at the White Rabbit Cabaret, snacks, and much, much more.
https://archive.org/download/TVTT14/TVTT%2014.mp3
Tan Van Tour Talk | Special CASINO DRONE Sneak Preview | 5/8/16 | Crawling out of Meman’s Grippos Bag
Meman emerges from his self-induced hibernation to deliver some information and a sneak peek at Mike Adams At His Honest Weight’s new record, CASINO DRONE, due out May 20th on Joyful Noise Recordings!
PREORDER THE ALBUM BY CLICKING HERE
https://archive.org/download/TVTTSneakPeek/TVTT%20Sneak%20Peek.mp3
Tan Van Tour Talk |Season 13 Episode 5 | 03/25/16 | On the road between Fayetteville, AR and Bloomington, IN
It’s the Tan Van Tour Talk season 13 finale! The Boys reflect on the trip, the quick feeling of the tour’s longest drive, and so on. But, the real magic in this episode comes when Zac reveals his uncanny ability to discern EXACT bird heights from great distances and at great speeds.
https://archive.org/download/michaeldwayneadams_gmail_135/13-5.mp3
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 13 Episode 4 | 03/24/16 | On the road between Popular Bluff, MO and Fayetteville, AR
Listen…we talk about normal stuff like a normal episode for the most part. We even do the Wiki-read-to-ya segment. But, the real action happens about 1/4 of the way in when we get REAR-ENDED DURING THE SHOW! It’s a classic fender bender brought down upon us by some pot smoking teens. Real, true, drama.
https://archive.org/download/michaeldwayneadams_gmail_134/13-4-edit.mp3
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 13 Episode 3 | 03/23/16 | On the road between Louisville, KY and Godknowswhere, MO
Night edition! God sends his angels down from heaven to fix our broken van, Ben comes up with a most hilarious one-man-band joke that AD hates, a true moment of panic and excitement erupts as we drive over the confluence of the mighty Ohio and Mississippi rivers in the void of darkness without realizing it and Zac is forced to confront his greatest fear…NIGHT WATER!
https://archive.org/download/michaeldwayneadams_gmail_133/13-3.mp3
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 13 Episode 2 | 03/22/16 | On the road between Bloomington, IN and Louisville, KY
More Pee Wee Herman talk, Ben’s weird dream, Apple vs The US gov’t, the space program and how boring the shuttle is and what a waste it was to lose American lives on such an expensive un-exciting Endeavour, and a whole lot more on another thrilling episode of TVTT!
https://archive.org/download/michaeldwayneadams_gmail_132/13-2.mp3
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 13 Episode 1 | 03/20/16 | On the road between Bloomington, IN and Indianapolis, IN
After a relatively long winter hiatus, The Boys Are Back In Tan and fired up for Season 13! There’s a lot to talk about on this short trip to Indy, including (but not limited to..); Jared’s all-Frank-beef, Pee Wee Herman’s new movie, a giant traffic jam in Martinsville, Zac’s diet, numbers of bottles of beer that were on the wall in Lexington, KY, Hulk Hogan’s s-e-x tape, Wiki-read-to-ya, and more!
https://archive.org/download/michaeldwayneadams_gmail_131/13-1.mp3
Tan Van Tour Talk | The Clip Shows, Vol. 1 | 12/25/15 | Seasons 1-4
We’re living in between tours at the moment, but we didn’t want that to mean you had to live without us! So, here’s the first ever installment of Tan Van Tour Talk’s “Greatest Hits”. It’s a collection of our favorite hits, misses, inside-jokes, blunders, and goofs from Seasons 1-4 of TVTT.
https://archive.org/download/TVTTClipShowVol1/TVTT%20Clip%20Show%20Vol%201.mp3
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 12 Episode 3 | 12/11/15 | On the road between Chicago, IL and Bloomington, IN
The season 12 finale! The Boys are in high spirits after a successful performance and exhilarating reception in Chicago. Lively discussion topics include the following list of topics; windmill chemtrails and government mind control, Zac’s crippling episode of stage height stage fright, portraiture, favorite restaurants, and much MUCH more!
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 12 Episode 2 | 12/10/15 | On the road between Bloomington, IN and Chicago, IL
All six of The Boys are back in the Tan Van®! Hop on in and listen in while The Boys dig deep into topics like; heroism, Jim Bakker’s buckets, their deepest darkest secrets, and the new Holiday Flat White Coffee drink from Starbuck’s brand coffee restaurant.
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 12 Episode 1 | 12/04/15 | On the road between Bloomington, IN and Indianapolis, IN
Our first ever cliff hanger episode! Season 12 is stretching over the course of a week between these first two episodes, unlike previous seasons which have been a crushing, oppressive, daily, hour long episode every day. Today’s topics include; lactose intolerance as contraception, Krampus, Christmas trees, the new Tan Van, and Ben’s experiences on his recent tour with a different band. Special guest and accomplished poet Michelle Gottschlich joins us.
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 11 Episode 12 | 10/28/15 | On the road between Columbia, MO and Bloomington, IN
Season 11 finale! What a big season full of long drives and hard rows to hoe. The Boys reflect, reminisce and hope for the future. Topics include who’s the better driver, late nite tv viewing, the validity of white chocolate, upcoming shows, a list of bands we’d like to tour with, inside baseball, and much more!
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 11 Episode 11 | 10/27/15 | On the road between Norman, OK and Columbia, MO
Well, it’s a TVTT first! A flat tire! DURING THE SHOW! Topics include, the flat tire, the previous night’s show, haunted hotels. and more. Have some. Yes, have some.
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 11 Episode 10 | 10/26/15 | On the road between Albuquerque, NM and Norman, OK
The Boys make a concerted (conceited?) attempt to be more positive.
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 11 Episode 9 | 10/25/15 | On the road between Phoenix, AZ and Albuquerque, NM
Today’s episode brought to you in part by, Jessica Adams! Delicious breakfast, impressions of Phoenix, deep questions, Meteor Crater®, and much much more on this drive through America’s desert.
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 11 Episode 8 | 10/24/15 | On The road between Los Angeles, CA and Phoenix, AZ
Try as he might, and he DOES try, Jared just can’t land a joke on this episode. Interesting topics completely derailed by his failures include; LA vs NYC, the previous night’s endeavors, bumping into THE Chris Cohen at a record shop, and Bey*nce’s prop card deck. All this and more lies before you for the next hour as you dive headlong into the Tan Van®.
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 11 Episode 7 | 10/22/15 | On the road between San Francisco, CA and Los Angeles, CA
Horrible, terrible, no good, very bad attitude sound guys, our newly checked honest weights, the kindness of strangers, cancel patience, and more on this seventh episode of season 11! Hop into the tannest van around!
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 11 Episode 6 | 10/20/15 | On the road between Reno, NV and Davis, CA
Hey, they can’t ALL be the best podcast of all time…
The Boys are giving it their best shot in spite of the altitude sickness, weariness, and short drive. Topics sort of include Meman’s relatives, Tahoe National Forest, Reno, NV, and lots of long pauses and deep sighs. Maybe our second worst episode of all time? You be the judge!
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 11 Episode 5 | 10/19/15 | On the road between Salt Lake City, UT and Reno, NV
The Nevada desert, Jared’s moodiness, Huey Lewis, and a surprise call to Ben Lumsdaine, all on today’s fabulous episode of Tan Van Tour Talk!
Tan Van Tour Talk |Season 11 Episode 4 | 10/18/15 | On the road between Colorado Springs, CO and Salt Lake City, UT
It’s a long, long, drive to Salt Lake City from Colorado Springs. The Boys are feeling gabby today and talking about the show in Colorado Springs, the Garden of the Gods, plus, a new segment, “Opening the Doors of Perception, Man”, brought to you by Stephen Dorman!
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 11 Episode 3 | 10/17/15 | On the road between Lawrence, KS and Colorado Springs, CO
William Winchester Claytor proudly presents, Tan Van Tour Talk Season 11, Episode 3! Today’s topics include, Mike getting a massage, the Lawrence show, Jared’s iPod habits, and plenty more!
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 11, Episode 2 | 10/16/15 | On the road between Kansas City, MO and Lawrence, KS
It’s a short distance between KC and Lawrence, but that won’r deter The Boys from packing in as much action as possible to Season 11, Episode 2! Today’s illuminating discussions focus on how we refer to our in-laws and grandparents, the previous night’s show, more vivid descriptions of Meman, and much, MUCH more.
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 11, Episode 1 | 10/15/15 | On the road between Bloomington, IN and Kansas City, MO
Season ELEVEN! Can you believe it? It’s The Boys’ first ever West Coast® tour and the energy level is high. Hop into the van, we’re en route to KC, MO and having a great time talking about Clif brand bars, popular actors’ names, new releases Dude Brand Wipes, AD’s birthday, and MUCH MORE!
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 10 Episode 8 | 6/19/20 | On the road between Dayton, OH and Bloomington, IN
Season 10 grand finale! The Boys are tired, excited, and ready to get home as they pile in the van following a private acoustic show in Dayton, OH. highlights include the final installment of “Dressing Up, Dressing Down” with Kurt, “Confession Station” with Ben, and emotional tour recaps/highlights/lowlights from all The Boys. Thanks as always for tuning in to Tan Van Tour Talk!
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 10 Episode 7 | 6/18/15 | On the road between Pittsburgh, PA and Columbus, OH
It’s the seventh installment in the tenth season of Tan Van, and I think it’s safe to say this episode is canonical. A relatively short drive from Pittsburgh to Columbus finds The Boys in a silly mood. Kurt talks salad in “Dressing up, Dressing Down”, Ben introduces a new segment called, “60 Seconds with David”, and AD answers questions in “The Lightning Round”. All of this, plus a discussion of the previous night’s “Worst Sound Guy In the World”, and much, much more!
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 10 Episode 6 | 6/17/15 | On the road between Brooklyn, NY and Pittsburgh, PA
The Boys are ascending (slowly) from two days of hard partying in NYC. Rode hard, and put away wet, they do their best to get through today’s episode. There are a lot of tunnels in Pennsylvania, and it gets pretty weird when The Boys warp from one side of the mountain to the other. Jump into the van. Relax. Recover.
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 10 Episode 5 | 6/15/15 | On the road between Burlington, VT and NYC
On the road again, might as well talk about it! Episode 5 finds The Boys waxing poetic on the idea of a very tiny stage in Burlington, was their breakfast truly the best food in Vermont, does human insignificance depress you, and are you concerned with your own legacy? All of that and more (including TWO installments of “Dressing Up, Dressing Down” with Kurt) on today’s best new podcast. All killer, all filler.
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 10 Episode 4 | 6/15/15 | On the road between Boston, MA and Burlington, VT
Could this be some of America’s most beautiful interstate driving? Jump into the Tan Van for some rousing, churning discussion on the previous night’s show in Boston, Tour Tips®, reptilian overlords and their cell phone tower camouflage, and a very disappointing “Dressing Up, Dressing Down” with Kurt.
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 10 Episode 3 | 6/13/15 | On the road between Philadelphia, PA and Boston, MA
Episode 3 is finally here! Jump into the Tan Van for some edge-of-your-seat, hard-to-hear conversation. Today the boys interview a passerby who recently graduated, dis Philadelphia, talk bidet usage, and another fascinating segment of “Dressing Up, Dressing Down” with Kurt!
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 10 Episode 2 | 6/12/15 | On the road between Carlisle, PA and Philadelphia, PA
The tour is officially underway as The Boys climb into the Rig Big en route to show #1. Illuminating topics today include, Kurt and Zac’s first official salad, Ben’s dream, a small fight over a bathroom/gas station stop only twenty minutes into a 2 hour drive, and technical difficulties that leave David and Aaron severely burned after an in-van electrical shocking incident.
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 10 Episode 1 | 6/11/15 | On the road between Bloomington, IN and Carlisle, PA
SEASON TEN, can you believe that??? Everything is brand new. A rented van, new and improved experimental recording setup, new theme song, new logo, new songs to play, new towns to visit. Basically, its square one. But you know how all old people are like, “I wish that I knew what I know now, when I was younger”…well, we do! The Boys talk about expectations for the trip, discuss plans for Car-e-oke, and work out technical difficulties on the fly. It’s exciting and amazing. Hop in!
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 9 | 4/18/2015 | On the Road between Bloomington, IN and Indianapolis, IN
It’s National Record Store Day! Mike has just finished a DJ set at Landlocked Music, and now The Boys are charging through I-69 Phase 5 construction on their way to a raucous RSD celebration at Luna Music in the State Capital. Jump in the van and join in the discussion with some of today’s brightest minds on such illuminating topics as; road rage, the politics of belonging to an ethnic group, The Lennon Beasley Show and MORE!
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 8 Episode 11 | 2/27/15 | On the road between Champaign, IL and Bloomington, IN
The emotional Season 8 Finale of Tan Van Tour Talk finds the boys reflecting on the trip, discussing tour tension, and possible new segment ideas. All this and more TVTT, Season 8 Episode 11!
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 8 Episode 10 | 2/27/15 | On the road between Iowa City, IA and Champaign, IL
Barreling down the road, once again, The Boys get deep in discussion on gear, fashion, and failure.
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 8 Episode 9 | 2/26/15 | On the road between Columbia, MO and Iowa City, IA
Hop In! The Boys are headed for Iowa City and they want to tell you about; how tall they are, Ben and Aaron’s stellar cover of Coldplay’s “Clocks”, and more!
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 8 Episode 8 | 2/25/15 | On the road between Kansas City, MO and Columbia, MO
Spirits are low in the Tan Van. A string of relatively bummer shows and bad weather have left The Boys questioning their choices. Join them in the Van as they discuss the merits of; their college days, the previous night’s show, and the introduction of a new segment, “Prison Papers”!
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 8 Episode 7 | 2/24/15 | On the road between Tulsa, OK and Kansas City, MO
Back in business! Day 7 of The Boys’ tour finds them en route to Kansas City, Missouri, and you won’t believe what happens next…
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 8 Episode 6 | 2/23/15 | On the road between Austin, TX and Tulsa, OK
Still in the Tan Van! Today, The Boys introduce a new segment called, “We’re Sorry Jared And We Love You!”, plus deep thinking and pontificating on modern humor, privacy curtains in the Van, and MORE!
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 8 Episode 5 | 2/22/15 | On the road between Dallas, TX and Austin, TX
The Boys rage on! Jump into the Tan Van for lively discussions on Japanese Elvis, animated gifs, meeting nice restaurant staff, and much, MUCH more!
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 8 Episode 4 | 9/21/15 | On the road between Fayetteville, AR and Dallas, TX
Hop in! The boys are having their chillest drive ever on this most hungover, quiet, and subdued episode of Tan Van Tour Talk – including a failed guest call-in from Addison Rogers of Busman’s Holiday!
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 8 Episode 3 | 9/20/15 | Not moving, a little drunk, in Fayetteville, AR
Day off! And since we’re not in the van, we’re a little bit drunk! Join us as we dig as deep as possible into Ben’s disturbing psyche, pontificate on the meaning of Art, and drink more.
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 8 Episode 2 | 9/19/15 | On the road between Nashville, TN and Fayetteville, AR
Season 8, episode 2 is here! Jump into the van with The Boys for lively discussion on such topics as David’s driving, bed sharing, Nashville, Fayetteville history, and Breeding’s Cigar Store!
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 8 Episode 1 | 9/18/15 | On the road between Bloomington, IN and Nashville, TN
Welcome to TVTT Season 8! It’s an exciting and long trip The Boys are on, so grab a snack and settle into the Tan Van. Today’s episode features riveting discussions on the weather, what The Boys did with their time off, bathroom etiquette, boats, books, and much, MUCH more!
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 7 Episode 4 | 1/19/15 | On the road between St. Louis, MO and Bloomington, IN
The grand finale of Season 7! Today’s topics include; new rules for the show, more listener submitted questions, a new segment called “Aaron, His Grievances”, picking on Jared, ordering the same food as your friend at a restaurant, and MORE!
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 7 Episode 3 | 1/18/15 | On the road between Dubuque, IA and St. Louis, MO
Welcome back into the Tan Van! Today, The Boys introduce a new segment called, “The State of The Van”, they answer listener questions, very special guest Jason Sims joins us via phone/satellite, and The Boys find a new game to play underneath the van seat! All that and more on today’s Tan Van Tour Talk!
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 7 Episode 2 | 1/17/15 | On the road between Indianapolis, IN, Rock Island, IL, and Dubuque, IA
In the van…again…Today’s was a long, early drive made even longer by Jared missing a turn and getting lost, which happened during the show, so it made for real good radio. Today’s topics include: free association, TV catchphrases, how to let a girl down easy, and MORE!
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 7 Episode 1 | 1/16/15 | On the road between Bloomington, IN and Indianapolis, IN
It’s season seven babe! Jump right back into the van with The Boys for another quick midwestern trip. Topics include: special guest Jared Cheek of Flannelgraph Records, getting Aaron’s guitar fixed, roaches in Chinese food, and more!
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 6 BONUS EPISODE! | 1/11/15 | Still on the road between Des Moines, IA and Bloomington, IN
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The Season 6 finale is a very special BONUS EPISODE! Mike thought it was a dumb idea to record two shows during the same drive, but The Boys thought differently and defied him. So, here is an inferior, shortened version of the show, sans Mike (though he IS in the van). Topics include; what snack is Mike eating, Daytrotter drawings, what’s Mike thinking about, and why is Mike so mad?
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 6 Episode 4 | 1/11/15 | On the road between Des Moines, IA and Bloomington, IN
This episode is an achievement in new heights of absurd surrealism. The whole thing feels like an obnoxious, hilarious fever dream. Topics include improvised songs from the imagined Great American songbook, our official, very real, and not fake sponsorship from Clif brand no bake cookie bars, and Aaron’s favorite hypothetical torture methods.
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 6 Episode 3 | 1/10/15 | On the road between Minneapolis, MN and Des Moines, IA
David’s in a ridiculous and absolutely hilarious mood today. These first 3 minutes are pure comedy gold. I can’t remember if the rest is funny or not. Topics include, was Christ Italian?, celebrity crushes: Kacey Musgraves vs young Shirley Maclaine, hummus in the greenroom, pyramid schemes, and malware.
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 6 Episode 2 | 1/9/15 | On the road between Chicago, IL and St. Paul, MN
We find ourselves in the van, yet again, with The Boys. This time traveling through America’s beautiful state of Wisconsin. Not “time traveling”, but “traveling this time”. It’s starts out pretty serious here with Mike candidly discussing parenting woes, but it gets stupid again pretty quick once Ben reiterates his hatred for truckers. All that AND MORE (plus, Aaron takes a pee-break) on today’s episode of TAN VAN TOUR TALK!
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 6 Episode 1 | 01/08/15 | On the road between Bloomington, IN and Chicago, IL
WE’RE BACK!! It’s season 6, and it’s better than ever. New theme song, new attitudes, mostly new topics including horrible weather, Spencer Gifts, and new year’s resolutions.
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 5 Episode 2 | 11/22/14 | On the road between St. Louis, MO and Champaign, IL
Mike welcomes guest and fellow traveller Owen Ashworth (Advance Base) into the van for this very special episode and Season 5 finale! The Boys discuss Provel cheese, yogurt martinis, seeing movies, writing songs, musical aptitude, and a bunch of other great and revealing topics. Do Not MISS tHIs One!
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 5 Episode 1 | 11/21/14 | On the road between Bloomington, IN and St. Louis
Jump into the van with Mike…please…he’s all alone for this wild ride on Season 5! Lots of listener submitted questions are finally answered on today’s episode.
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 4 Episode 7 | 11/7/14 | On the road in Louisville, KY
Tan Van Season 4 finale! The Boys are out of the van and hanging in Louisville, KY’s The General Store. Highlights include dream talk, more stories about R— —l, and an incredible, jaw-dropping call in from Bloomington’s own Dave Walter!
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 4 Episode 6 | 11/6/14 | On the road between Cleveland, OH and Cincinnati, OH
It’s rainy, it’s grey, it’s tan. Traffic jams and heart-to-hearts capped off by a call-in by very special guest Addison Rogers! Do you like hot springs? Do you like skinny dipping? Then you’re sure to LOVE this episode of Tan Van Tour Talk!
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 4 Episode 5 | 11/5/14 | On the road between Brooklyn, NY and Cleveland, OH
Pet peeves, pet horses, pet food, pet ownership, pet vets, just a few of the topics discussed by The Boys on today’s riveting episode of Tan Van. Kicked off by a stop at a Subway brand restaurant in Snow Shoe, PA!
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 4 Episode 4 | 11/3/14 | On the road between Philadelphia, PA and Brooklyn, NY
Mike’s extra long tongue, the possibility of Dave Hill (http://www.davehillonline.com) sitting in with The Boys and ripping some insane solo madness, Ben’s brazen break-and-enter of a Philadelphia home, the New York skyline and much more on Season 4’s number 4 episode.
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 4 Episode 3 | 11/2/14 | On the road between Pittsburgh, PA and Philadelphia, PA
A hard trek across the empty and beautiful Pennsylvania Turnpike. The Boys get turned around, they bomb attempt #1 at this episode, they talk about sitcoms they like, and special guest Adam Jessup joins the show via satellite.
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 4 Episode 2 | 11/1/14 | On the road between Dayton, OH and Pittsburgh, PA
Jump into the Tan Van on the road between Dayton, OH and Pittsburgh, PA as The Boys take a detour through Zanesville to visit the site of a 2011 exotic animal massacre/mass grave.
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 4, Episode 1 | On the road between Bloomington, IN and Dayton, OH
Welcome to TVTT Season 4! On today’s show we jump into the van with The Boys between home and Dayton, OH for a Halloween show with Motel Beds. Special surprise guest Laura C. calls in to tell The Boys about a time she helped host an orgy, the others confront Mike about being a bully, and tips for communicating with your significant other while you’re away.
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 3 Episode 5 | 9/28/14 | On the road between Indianapolis, IN and Bloomington, IN
It’s the Season 3 finale, and it’s a big one! Special guests include; Jared Cheek, David Woodruff, and Kristin Londergan discussing and enlightening us on such topics as Women’s Issues, is Coldplay a good band (the answer may surprise you), Yoga and diet, does Ben look like the kid from Boyhood-the movie, and much, MUCH more.
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 3, Episode 4 | 9/27/14 | On the road between Yellow Springs, OH and Indianapolis, IN
A shorty and a late nite drive. After the generator explosion at Communivale, the Boys decompress talking about gas station corn dogs, why isn’t Dat’s called Yat’s, camouflage, and they make a thrilling Taco Bell drive thru order. I guess mostly they talk about food.
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 3, Episode 3 | 9/27/14 | On the road between Mt. Pleasant, MI and Yellow Springs, OH
Today the Boys make their longest drive yet! (the show is still just an hour, though)
To kill time, the gang discusses history gripes, child rearing, Tunde Olaniran, sleeping in disgusting places, Tmaz Taqueria and Bakery, tour bummers and much MUCH more.
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 3, Episode 2 | 9/26/14 | On the road between Ft. Wayne, IN and Mt. Pleasant, MI
Jump into the van with the Boys as they barrel down the road from Fart Wayne to Mount Pleasant. Today’s episode includes a call-in from special guest saxophonist Hunter Diamond, varied takes on concert etiquette, answering listener submitted questions, and more!
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 3, Episode 1 | 9/25/14 | On the road between Bloomington, IN and Fort Wayne, IN
Jump into the van with Mike Adams at His Honest Weight for Season 3 of Tan Van Tour Talk! On episode one, the Boys dive headlong into such serious subject matter as; new segment ideas, millennials vs gen x-ers, first dates, and a recurring blowdart injury incident.
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 2, Episode 4 | 6/8/14 | On the road between South Bend, IN and North Manchester, IN
A short season finale due to a short drive! Join us as we talk about some true weirdos, is Jess’ hat inherently engendered or unisex, Ben’s pee-pad, meeting fans of the podcast IRL, and Mike’s formative years going to shows at Warsaw, IN’s “The Fireman’s Building”.
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 2, Episode 3 | 6/7/14 | On the road between Muncie, IN and South Bend, IN
An experimental podcast! AD and Ben go to the bathroom at a gas station DURING the show and the tapes keep rolling. It’s unprecedented. Other conversations include; being late, filthy miniature horses, touching each other, Seinfeld, and much MUCH more!
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 2, Episode 2 | 6/7/14 | On the road between Indianapolis, IN and Muncie, IN
A groundbreaking episode in the world of podcasting, Tan Van Tour Talk’s first ever female guest (unless you count Siri)! Illuminating discussion topics include; broken A/C, the previous night’s show, Ben’s love life and emotional shortcomings, nostalgic tattoos, and making TVTT into a call-in show.
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 2, Episode 1 | 6/5/14 | On the road between Bloomington, IN and Indianapolis, IN
Season 2 finds us in a different van with a slightly smaller version of Mike Adams At His Honest Weight. The content is as exciting as ever, though! Discussion topics include; girls in the van, inside joking, local restaurant band discounts, stealing other peoples’ stories as if they’re your own, windshield dingleberries and much more!
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 1, Episode 4 | 5/10/14 | On the road between Dayton, OH and Cincinnati, OH
On the final episode of Season 1 we join the Boys as they’re stuck in traffic in Ohio waxing poetic on a variety of topics including; hotel pools, pleasure cruisin’, selling records over the phone, whether or not German food is any good, and more!
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 1, Episode 3 | 5/8/14 | On the road between Louisville, KY and Nashville, TN
On this day in history we find the Boys between Louisville, KY and Nashville, TN discussing such illuminating topics as; lost van keys, Derby Pie, cell phone use at rock n roll shows, celebrity crushes and more!
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 1, Episode 2 | 5/7/14 | On the road between St. Louis, MO and Louisville, KY
Jump into the van with the boys on the road between St. Louis, MO and Louisville, KY! On this episode we discuss such illuminating topics as; dirty talk in the van, is eating placenta or fingernails considered cannibalism, wet food and dry basements.
Tan Van Tour Talk | Season 1, Episode 1 | 5/6/14 | On the road between Chicago, IL and St. Louis, MO
On the pilot episode of TVTT, on the road between Chicago, IL and St. Louis, MO, Mike Adams At His Honest Weight discuss such topics as the name of the podcast, the quality of the food at Culver’s, and Ben’s time spent in a Sleeper Cab as a child.