Buckle up, parents — we’re hitting the open road, minivan packed, snacks locked and loaded… and kids already asking “Are we there yet?” before we’ve even left the driveway. In this episode, we share the hilarious highs and disastrous lows of family road trips:

The eternal backseat sibling wars

Gas station snack negotiations that rival the U.N.

Car karaoke nobody asked for

And the dark art of packing 27 toys, only for your kid to play with a stick from a rest stop

Whether you’ve survived a 12-hour drive with toddlers or you’re gearing up for your first family vacation on wheels, this episode is your comic relief for the long haul. Warning: may cause flashbacks of Goldfish cracker crumbs in every seat crevice.

Cocktail: Mo Sierra Salinas Monastrell

Snack Time: Speculoos Cookies

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What happens when you’re homeschooling three neurodivergent kids, battling Alabama’s baffling birth laws, and—oh yeah—giving birth in a moving vehicle? You get our guest this week: the ultimate multitasking mom. We talk about the highs, lows, and hilarious detours of homeschooling, why midwifery is practically outlawed in Alabama, and the unforgettable day she added “delivered a baby in a car” to her parenting résumé. Spoiler alert: no one got extra credit for this assignment.

Cocktail: Gen 5 Pinot Noir 2022

Snack Time: Merlot BellaVitano Cheese

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This week, I sit down with my very own mom to spill the tea (and the Tang) on what it was really like growing up in the 80s and 90s. From being babysat by the TV, to surviving without the internet, to all the trouble me and my brother somehow lived through—Mom remembers it all. There’s laughter, there’s side-eye, and there’s a healthy dose of “back in my day” wisdom.

Cocktail: Kirkland Brand Boxed Pinot Grigio 

Snack Time: Murray’s High Plains Cheddar

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This week, we’re wading through the wild waters of Reddit to tackle some real parenting dilemmas: getting side-eyed (or full-on yelled at) for taking your toddler into the “wrong” bathroom, talking to kids about weight without messing them up for life, letting your child reinvent themselves one dyed strand at a time, and—oh yeah—deciding to have kids after 35, when you’re old enough to know better. It’s messy, it’s honest, and it might make you laugh, cry, or both at once. Welcome back to the parenting trenches.

Cocktail: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Bourbon

Snack Time: Nothing this week

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This week, we’re joined by the unstoppable Beth: executive director by title, full-time truth-teller by nature. She gets real about living with PCOS, giving birth like a warrior, and yes—why she prefers to roam her house in the nude. Oh, and did we mention she ran into two different burning houses to warn the people inside? If you’ve ever wondered what it looks like to juggle motherhood, menopause vibes, and mild firefighting, this episode’s for you.

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Cocktail:  Trader Joe’s French Market Sparkling Lemonade mixed with Kirkland Brand American Vodka

Snack Time: Trader Joe’s Dark Chocolate Covered Honey Grahams with sea salt

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In this week’s parenting variety pack, we dive into the good, the bad, and the Reddit. From the eternal question of “Should I let my kid quit piano?” to family catchphrases that somehow become law, we explore it all. We also get real about the complexities of foster care in religious homes and the always-fun topic of talking to teens about birth control (spoiler: nobody wants to be the one to bring it up). Join us for laughs, feels, and a few uncomfortable flashbacks to our own teenage years.

Cocktail: Rioja Reserva Kirkland

Snack Time: Trader Joe’s Mozzarella Balls

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Welcome to the Screen Time Olympics—where the events include Netflix Negotiation, Tablet Tossing (by parents), and 100-Meter Dash to Find the Remote.

This week, we explore our complicated, co-dependent relationship with screens—those glowing rectangles that buy us peace and steal our sanity. Is screen time really the devil… or just the lesser evil when dinner’s burning and your toddler is feral?

We’re handing out zero medals, plenty of guilt, and a whole lot of laughs. Tune in to hear us discuss:

Why screen limits are a fantasy invented by childless people

The difference between “educational” and “please just be quiet” apps

And how we all became background characters in our kids’ YouTube videos

Spoiler: Nobody’s winning. But at least we’re all in this digital mess together.

Cocktail: Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey

Snack Time: Target’s Favorite Day Peanut Butter Chocolate Trail Mix

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What do you get when you mix a law degree, a baby monitor, a well love drum set, and a vivid imagination? You get our guest this week, J.B. Mclaurin, a Southern dad who went from courtroom dreams to creepy fiction, all while juggling diapers and guitar solos. We chat about growing up in Alabama, navigating parenthood, surviving law school, being in a rock band, and somehow finding the time to write a horror novel. Spoiler alert: coffee was involved. Lots of it. Plus a little beer too.

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Cocktail:  Turbo Generator (German Style Dopplebock Lager) from Straight to Ale Brewery 

Snack Time: Gel Giosioso Asiago Cheese

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Ever fantasized about being the perfect parent… before you actually had kids? Yeah, us too. In this episode, we dive into some hilariously relatable Reddit parenting confessions—featuring ungrateful children, guilt-free art-in-the-trash moments, and parents slowly losing their minds (but in a fun way!). If your kid just screamed because their banana broke in half or you’re secretly hiding in the bathroom for peace, this one’s for you. Grab a snack (you probably won’t get to eat it), and let’s laugh through the chaos together.

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Join Jason and Jennifer as talk about how the Catholic church ain’t got nothing on guilt compared to parenthood. Pour yourself a glass of Confidencial Reserva from Costco and grab a handful of Werther’s original caramel popcorn, as we try to convince ourselves that we aren’t terrible parents.

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