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Join us as we go through the week's headlines and share our opinions. Occasionally quick-witted, often misspoken. Let us guide you through everything you probably didn't need to know.

Jordan Rohrer and Nick Willwerth


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    Episode #48 The Takeover Pod- Introducing the "B-Team"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2022 89:30


    Not getting the Think Quickly content that you crave? What else can one do other than hack the podcast and create your own episodes. This week former guests Garrett Quintus and Jordon Whipple take over the pod and take over hosting duties. Join them as they talk about....whatever pops into their heads.

    Episode #47 Jared Locke Returns

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 109:23


    Episode #47 brings us the return of Jared Locke. Jared shares some life updates as well as dives into a couple of conspiracies with us.

    Episode #46 Headlines- B-day or Life Shot Clock? The JRE Misinformation Battle, Titanic Red Pill

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2022 90:31


    Episode #46 brings us another headlines episode. Nick talks about the possible end of days, and has a new thought on birthday candles. We look at the podcasting misinformation battle, and we end with a listener requested red pill on the Titanic

    Episode #45 Headlines- Supreme Court, Apple Air Tags, MLB Hall of Fame, Rookie QB Prediction Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2022 95:15


    Episode # 45 brings us another headlines episode where we look at recent supreme court decisions, apple air tags, MLB Hall of Fame, and we look back on our NFL rookie QB predictions.

    Episode#44- Travis Horn- AKA JT ENERGY

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2022 86:31


    Episode #44 brings us an interview with pro wrestler Travis Horn. Travis tells us how he fell in love with the sport of pro wrestling and why he choose to continue to chase the dream even into his 30's. The hunger and sacrifice Travis showed to chase his dream is something to admire and envy. Any chance we get to talk pro wrestling is a win for us. Join us to listen to Travis's story and support him by following his socials posted below. Instagram @djclicknplay Twitter@djclicknplay

    Episode #43- Headlines- Kid #2, Christmas, New Year's Resolutions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2022 93:38


    Episode #43 brings us the headlines episode without any real headlines. Jordan returns for his hiatus to talk about baby Rohrer #2. The guys discuss Christmas, and you can't talk Christmas without discussing toys. We wrap with our New Year's resolutions.

    Episode#42- Well Well Well How The Turntables... - With Garrett Quintus

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2022 88:19


    Episode#42 Brings Garrett back as a guest host while Jordan is out. Garrett turns the table on Nick and puts him in the hot seat for a round of 21 questions.

    Episode#41 - Deadlines and Double Legs with Cody Goodwin

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2021 87:16


    Episode#41 brings us an interview with Cody Goodwin. Cody covers wrestling and high school sports for the Des Moines Register. He also works as a wrestling correspondent for Intermat. We get into why Cody decided to get into journalism, and what paths he took to achieve his goals. We also do a deep dive into all things wrestling.

    Episode#40 Headlines-Canceled local drag queen show, Travis Scott concert tragedy, Taylor Swift re-recordings, College football

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 100:57


    Episode# 40 Brings us more headlines. A local drag queen show was canceled due to city rules. Multiple deaths occur during a Travis Scott concert. Nick gives his thoughts on Taylor Swift re-recording her early music. We rap with another segment on college football.

    Episode#39 Headlines- Fall, Anxiety, Baldwin Misfire, Top 5 Cereals

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2021 96:03


    Episode#39 brings us another headlines episode. This week we talk about fall and why women love it. Next we have a discussion on anxiety and why it seems so prevalent. A Hollywood tragedy took place and we discuss the fallout. Lastly, we bring back the top 5 segment with top 5 cereals.

    Episode #38 Working Man with Garrett Quintus

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 102:34


    Episode #38 bring us and interview with Garrett Quintus. We run through Garrett's work history as he may hold a record for the most jobs in a 15 year period. What started with a paper route has been a long and successful journey of providing for himself and his family.

    Episode #36 Headlines

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 93:08


    Episode #36 Headlines brings us a conversation about pumpkin patches, a California ban on small engines, and a revisit on our preseason college football predictions.

    Episode #35 TQSS History Class with Mr. Vorrie - Civil War

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2021 124:29


    Episode #35 brings back guest Adam Vorrie. This time we dive into some Civil War history. Nick has some questions and misconceptions he would like cleared up about the reasoning behind the war. Adam gives us the rundown of the events leading up to the war. As always there is plenty of lively debate and the conversation veers to our modern day civil war between our two party system.

    Episode #34 Headlines- Chuck Grassley Seeks Another Term, Book Club Update, Listener Question, FEDEX Driver Refuses to Deliver Packages

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2021 86:00


    Headlines are back! This week we discuss the aging wonder Chuck Grassley seeking a re-election bid that would take him to his 95th birthday. We give a book club update on Outliers. Listener submitted question about what books should be required reading in school? Wraping with a Fedex worker who wants to be a tic tok star.

    Episode #33 Headlines- How should your tax dollars be spent, Solves segment on time delays in sports, Top 5 comedians

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2021 95:01


    Episode# 33 brings us another Headlines episode. We tackle a listener submitted question from loyal listener and former guest Skyler. How should your tax dollars be spent? Next Nick dives into another SOLVES segment this time going after time delays during sporting events. We wrap up the episode with a mini tribute to Norm Mcdonald as we go through our top 5 favorite comedians.

    Episode #32 Headlines- CyHawk, Big 12 Expansion, Pod Fantasy League, Red Pill

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 99:12


    Episode# 32 Brings us another headlines episode. This week we touch on the CyHawk game, Big 12 expansion, pod fantasy, and a new red pill segment about Antarctica.

    Episode #31 - Across the Pond with Rajesh Taylor

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 108:08


    Episode #31 brings us another Think Quickly.. milestone as we have our first international interview. Rajesh Taylor is a London based family photographer whose work ranges from walking tours of London to weddings and corporate events. We get Rajesh's take on a variety of topics including, COVID, Brexit, and of course the royal family.

    Episode #30 - Crafts and Kindness with Jamie Johnston

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 72:35


    Episode #30 has us hitting another milestone, and what better way to do it than highlighting someone who does her best to bring smiles to the faces around her. Today's guest is Jamie Johnston. Jamie is a former graduate of Eagle Grove, and now works in the school system. She also has her own small business where she sells her artistic creations. What caught our eye however is how active Jamie is in the community. Putting on art events for adults as well as art camps for kids over the summer are just some of the activities she is involved with.

    Episode #29 Mailbag

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2021 90:13


    Episode #29 brings us our first mailbag episode where we spend the entire episode talking about listener-submitted questions and topics!

    Episode #28 Headlines- Cuomo Resigns, Infrastructure Bill, College Football Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2021 98:25


    We are back with another headlines episode. This week we discuss Andrew Cuomo stepping down as Gov. of New York. Next we to a quick overview of the infrastructure bill that recently passed through the senate. To wrap we give a college football preview as we are just weeks away from the season kicking off.

    Episode#27- Headlines Big 12 imploding, Olympic Rundown, Top 5 sports movies

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2021 126:48


    Episode #27 brings us our first headlines episode in close to a month. After a couple of weeks out Jordan rejoins the team. The guys tackle the Big 12 conference drama as Texas and Oklahoma bolt for SEC. They then share their analyst on the Olympics thus far including the Simone Biles fallout. Wrapping up the episode is the return of the Top 5 segment. Keeping with the theme of the episode the guys list their top 5 favorite sports movies.

    Episode #26 Grit and Grind- Wrestling with Tanner Abbas

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2021 89:26


    Episode 26 brings us another interview. Nick takes over hosting duties solo for this one and interviews Tanner Abbas. Tanner grew up in neighboring Clarion, and worked himself into a decorated amateur wrestler. They discuss how he got started to how he chose his college path. Throughout you the grit and determination that it takes to survive and thrive in the wrestling world.

    Episode#25 The Pursuit of Education with Adam Vorrie

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2021 122:35


    Episode#25 brings us another interview. Our guest today has traveled a path that many have before. He became a teacher. He became an educator. However, the twists and turns, the roadblocks, and dead-ends he met along the way make his journey unique. What is the point of our education system? How do teachers define their grading scales? What is a point really worth? Are kids actually learning anything? Adam asked questions and challenged their system. The system pushed back. What does one do when you have more questions than answers? You educate yourself. You challenge yourself. You perspire, so one day you can inspire.

    Episode #24 Headlines- NC State knocked out by Covid, Cosby, Top 5 Tom Hanks movies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2021 96:57


    Episode #24 brings us another headlines episode. This week we discuss the NC State baseball team being disqualified for a COVID outbreak. Next we talk Bill Cosby being released from jail. We wrap the episode with the return of the top 5 segment. Top 5 Tom Hanks movies.

    Episode #23 - Two Pink Lines with Alyssa

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 95:33


    Today we have our former classmate Alyssa on the podcast. Alyssa shares the long winding road that led to her wonderful family. We get interrupted by kids, dogs, and dooleys in this interview which is only fitting. With an unexpected gift, twins, and dealing with loss Alyssa has touched every rung on the ladder to building her family.

    Episode #22 Headlines - Father's Day, Olympics, 5 hour workdays, TQSS Solves- 40 hour work weeks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2021 89:41


    This week we reflect on Father's Day, and discuss our journey's thus far. Next we take a dive into the Olympics as US Olympic trials are going on. Our last headline for the week is an article on 5 hour workdays. Lastly Nick transitions right from are last article to solving 40 hour work weeks.

    Episode #21- Jason Lentz

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2021 84:03


    Episode #21 brings us another interview. This week our guest is Jason Lentz. Jason graduated with us back in 2007, but spent a good portion of his childhood living in Turkey. We discuss what its like living in another country, and learning a new culture. Since his parents were missionaries we also dive into religion. What impact did religion have on him growing up, and what impact does it have on him now? Jason is also the third member of Waiting For The Punchline. The retired band from Nick's glory days. Nick and Jason discuss their music, and we find out the band has a still active youtube page!

    Episode #20 Headlines - TQSS hits 20 episodes!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2021 86:06


    Episode #20 brings us another headlines episode. Our first headline is possibly our most surprising one. TQSS has officially hit 20 episodes! The guys reflect on the journey so far, and discuss future plans for the pod. Next we tackle big sugar with an article that highlights the lengths big sugar has to remain a mainstay in peoples diets. The last headline of the episode give an opportunity to visit space...if you have an extra 28 million dollars collecting dust in your vault! Finally the show wraps up with the return of the Red Pill JR segment. This week Nick tackles the 1969 moon landing.

    Episode #19 TQSS Happy Hour- with Jordon Whipple

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2021 98:47


    Episode #19 brings us a new concept. Happy hour is always the best part of any day, so we thought we would bring it to our listeners. Today we have return guest Jordon Whipple back to talk about....whatever is on our mind. Join us as we crack a beer, and let the conversation flow.

    Episode #18 Headlines

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 103:10


    Episode #18 brings us another headlines episode. Headlines this week are Bob Baffert gets suspended for 2 years from the Kentucky Derby after horse fails drug test. Next we dive into everything Bitcoin. Last official headline is a new weight loss drug has been approved by the FDA that they are labeling a possible game changer. To wrap the episode Nick is back with another TQSS solves segment. Today he tackles health insurance!

    Episode #17 - Unlocke Your Travel Anxiety- With Jared Locke

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2021 99:36


    Episode #17 brings Think Quickly's long time fan Jared Locke on to talk about travel. He is a friend of both of ours, and we have both been co-workers with him in the past as well. Jared has become a world traveler through his job, and shares his tips with booking flights, and hotels. We also discuss travel in the post COVID era. What are the best airlines? Where should you travel abroad? These questions and many more are answered!

    Episode #16 Headlines - John Cena apology to China, Senate says no dice to January 6th commission, Wuhan lab COVID theory, Top 5 sports moments

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 106:49


    Episode 16 brings us another headlines episode. This week we take a look at John Cena's apology to China, and the United States senate voting down a commission on January 6th. We follow that with the Wuhan lab leak theory causing the spread of covid, and finally Nick and I discuss our Top 5 sports moments we witnessed live either in person or on TV.

    Episode #15 Positivity and Perseverance with Kelsey Motley

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2021 76:51


    Episode #15 brings us another interview. This time our guest is Kelsey Motley. Kelsey currently works at Learfield with Iowa State, and is a part time real estate agent. We go through Kelsey's life growing up with a twin brother, becoming a social butterfly, and parlaying her social skills into a successful career. Life is never without its bumps in the road and Kelsey shares with us her bout with the infamous C-word that no one wants to hear in the doctor's office. Strength, grace, and humor got her through...with a little help from her friends and family! # mottystrong

    Episode #14 Headline - Gates Divorce, Animal Fights, Tipping, and Reading...like actual books

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 107:18


    Episode #14 is another Headlines episode. Our first headline this week is Bill Gates getting divorced. What is fair when it comes to splitting assets? What do we think is the main cause for the divorce? Next we look at Man vs. Animals. Who wins in a fight? Could you take out an eagle...should you take out an eagle? Listener question on tipping is our third topic. When, where, and how much is appropriate. Lastly we talk old fashion books after I made a trip to the book store last week. We discuss reading as a whole. Do people read enough...and i don't mean text,tweets, and blogs filled with emoji's.

    Episode #13 Fitness with Frakes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2021 86:39


    Episode #13 brings us into the world of health and fitness. Our guest this week is Jordon Frakes who is an area manager for Millennium Rehab & Consulting, Inc. He also happens to have held the title of fittest man in Vincent, IA for over a decade. Jordon walks us through his education route, and his journey through the physical therapy world. We then dive into a discussion about various workout methods, and diet routines. Getting started being a healthier person always seems to be the most challenging part, but rest assured listeners you will get some advice on how to make and achieve attainable goals.

    Episode #12 Headlines - Guest Host Skyler Ingram AKA Duke Congress

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 86:27


    Episode #12 marks our first Headlines episode with a guest host. We welcome Skyler Ingram of Episode #3 fame as well as his alter ego, Duke Congress, to fill in for JR. Sky/Duke and Nick discuss the recent economic data regarding inflation, and its effect on the economy, as well as some potential hedges against inflation. The hosts then dive into a deep discussion on alternative medicine after a recent report shows MDMA's effectiveness in treating PTSD. We wrap with a summer movie preview, and Sky gives his top 5 movie recommendations for the summer.

    Episode #11 - Jordon Whipple Interview - "So I Needed To Find A New Place To Live..Again"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2021 89:42


    Episode #11 brings us another interview. This time we have Jordon Whipple join the podcast. Jordon's journey is another one with plenty of perseverance, and also plenty of humor. He enjoys a stable home life with his wonderful family now, but the road there was filled with couches, roomates, and less then ideal living situations. Through it all he maintained his positive attitude, and his gift for making people laugh!

    Episode #10 Headlines- Facebook Ban on Trump, Birth Rates Fall to 42 year Low, U.S. Proposal To Waive Intellectual Property Rights for COVID Vaccine

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 107:33


    Episode 10 is another Headlines episode. This week our 3 major headlines are Facebook upholding their ban on former President Trump, Birth rates have fallen to a 42-year low in the US, and Biden proposes waving intellectual property right for COVID vaccine to help poor countries. We also debut a new segment called where we will rank random topics. This week we rank the 3 best months in the year. Yes, we spend 20 mins ranking which 3 months are the best.

    Episode #9 Mother's Day Special with Steph and Hannah

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2021 104:51


    Today we have Steph and Hannah on in celebration of Mother's Day. We backtrack to our engagements, wedding planning, and saying I do. Finishing with our stories of how our little families started, and how parenting has been going for everyone. Happy Mother's Day to all the wonderful mothers!

    Episode #8 Headlines - Oscars poor ratings, redistricting in congress, gender reveal parties gone rogue, NFL draft analyst

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 119:15


    This week we have 4 unique headlines for you. First we examine why the Oscars suffered their worst TV ratings in the shows history. Next we jump into congressional redistricting, and everything that comes with that. Headline#3 brings us unexpected danger in the form of gender reveal parties. Finally Nick and I give our 2021 NFL draft analyst as we discuss the top 5 QB's taken.

    Episode #7- Kid #7 The Kyle Stevens Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2021 91:42


    Today we interview Kyle Stevens. Kyle was kid #7 out of 9 total kids in his family. Kyle talks about what its like growing up in such a big family, and answers some tough questions like do you have a favorite sibling?! Nick and Kyle also reminisce about their band days, and discuss how much music has played a part in his life. One consistent trait that has helped Kyle be successful is his efforts to always put people first. One of the pleasures of doing this podcast is highlighting good people. Kyle is undoubtedly, "good people."

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    Episode #6 Headlines - UFO sightings?, Listener Question, NCAA Transfer Rules, 9/11 Conspiracy - Did the planes solely cause the towers to fall?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 101:04


    It's Wednesday which means another edition of your weekly headlines. First we tackle UFO sightings after a video of a triangular UFO was confirmed as real by the Pentagon. Are aliens living among us? One of us thinks they very well could be...in a way. Our next headline was brought to us by loyal listener Skyler. Should members of congress be able to buy and trade stock while in office? We dive into the ethics and practices of our current congress. The last headline of the episode has us checking in on the new NCAA one time transfer rule. Is it good for college sports? C-is for conspiracy. In the last part of the show Nick debuts his new segment called Red Pill JR where he will try to convince me of the legitimacy of a conspiracy theory. Today's conspiracy is did outside forces besides the airplanes contribute to the Twin Towers falling on 9/11? Official reports suggest the impact of the planes combined with the resulting intense fires caused the buildings to collapse. Nick has his own theories.

    Episode #4 Headlines - Nobody wants to work, Colton Underwood comes out as gay, Biden explores packing the supreme court

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 87:06


    We tackle three headlines this week beginning with a viral tik tok video where a sign stating "nobody wants to work anymore" was posted on a McDonald's drive thru. Is this a result of covid payments or is it this stemming from a larger issue? In our second headline former Bachelor contestant Colton Underwood comes out as gay. We give our thoughts on Colton's announcement as well as our analyst on the franchise in general. Last we look at the news of Joe Biden starting a commission to look at adding up to 4 seats to the supreme court. Think Quickly Speak Slowly Solves returns again this week as Nick looks to solve the problem of post secondary education.

    Episode #3 Life and Times of Skyler Ingram

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2021 101:33


    Think Quickly... is excited to have our first guest on the show. Skyler Ingram was a classmate of ours, and a very close friend of Nick's. Join us as Sky pulls back the curtain on his life to date. He opens up about his personal struggles dealing with the immense losses he has suffered. More importantly he offers a window into the mind of someone struggling, and offers some advice on how to help those people. There are some sad moments, moments of reflection, and moments of growth.

    Episode #2 Headlines

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 98:00


    Join us as we have our first headlines episode. We will be discussing a wide range of topics including an article saying a recent study concluded that 1/3 covid survivors suffer from neurological or mental disorders. Next at 27:15 we jump in the Deshaun Watson scandal. At 45:45 we have one of the more uneducated dives into the British Monarchy as we talk about Prince Phillip's passing. Name image, and likeness takes center stage at 58:00. Nick provides his solution for the college football playoff at 1:16:00. Join for the episode wrap up where we rate the credibility of each headline at 1:29:00.

    Episode #1 Get to know the podcasters

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 99:08


    Hey Everyone! Welcome to our podcast Think Quickly, Speak Slowly. On episode #1 we will introduce ourselves to the listeners by taking a deep dive into our past lives. We talk about everything from our childhoods, our interests, to our complete lack of dating success early in life. We finally wrap up by talking about finding our significant others, and what it's been like starting our own families.

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