Brian shares his review of “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.” Judson recounts how an Instagram ad for mushrooms led to getting his ears pierced. The two then compare notes on their experiences of jealousy and envy in their open marriages. They close by counseling a listener who confesses that neither he nor his partner are all that comfortable initiating sex.

This week’s episode begins with a celebration of Judson’s home state of Ohio and a post-mortem on Brian’s most recent visit to a sex party.  The two then dive into an exploration of sex while traveling – from the sampling of the sex on offer at various destinations across the globe to how our sexual behaviors, interests and tastes may change while on vacation.  They close with a travel-related Go Ask Your Dad in which a listener wants advice on how to navigate wanting to travel without one’s partner.

After a chat about exchanging X-rated pics and a shared need for privacy screens, treating children like adults in day-to-day life, and treating adults like children at work, Judson and Brian explore safety concerns and self-preservation regarding hookups. Judson recounts a recent experience when he asked a hookup to leave his home, and things turned ugly. The two then discuss hookups' physical and emotional safety as it relates to themselves and their relationships.  They end by responding to a safety-related Go Ask Your Dad question about the best ways to make your whereabouts known when hooking up with a stranger.

Dads and Daddies goes to Fire Island! Broadcasting from the historic Belvedere Guest House for Men in Cherry Grove, Judson and Brian first compare thoughts on their experiences of Fire Island before welcoming legendary gay nightlife impresario Daniel Nardicio to the podcast. Daniel discusses his life producing and promoting some of the community’s favorite sex-positive parties, bringing stars ranging from Liza to Gaga to perform on the Island, his thoughts on aging gracefully, the effects of the AIDS epidemic on gay culture, the evolution of Drag as a career and so much more. Daniel also contributes thoughts for this week’s Go Ask Your Dad segment, which takes last week’s Instagram Stories poll as its inspiration and offers some tips for those who might want to try a sex party for the first time.

Judson reports the exciting news that one of his longest-standing fantasies could be realized very soon. Brian somehow evolves the conversation into discussing his frustration about being left off a text chain with other families planning an outing to the Botanic Garden. The two then enter into an examination of sex parties – how the current state of sex parties came to be, the different categories of sex party and, most importantly, how they feel one should behave when attending one. They end by answering a Go Ask Your Dad question from a listener who was not happy when a threesome was sprung on him as a surprise.

Judson shares a story about a repeat hookup gone right. Brian shares his fear that there may be a hacker interfering with his hookup prospects. Brian then interviews Judson at his most open and honest about his drug and alcohol addiction, and his ongoing journey through Recovery. This week’s Go Ask Your Dad is on theme, as Judson and Brian respond to a question asking how to approach a friend when there is serious concern about their use of substances.

Brian and Judson each talk about how they’re back in the saddle after some time away from certain habits.  Brian gives yet another theater review, this time for the Broadway play, “JOB”. Judson then guides Brian through the world of sexual roleplay. They close by discussing how challenging it can be to relax when bottoming during a hookup in response to this week’s Go Ask Your Dad question

This week, Judson and Brian recount their night at the opening of “Oh Mary!” on Broadway before welcoming actor, comedian, Vanity Fair culture writer and co-host of Vanity Fair’s Still Watching podcast Chris Murphy!  Chris joins our Dad and Daddy to talk about his Daddy Issues around sharing space and managing time after moving in with his boyfriend.  He also helps Judson and Brian address this week’s Go Ask Your Dad question about whether or not there should be a limit in how large an age gap can be in a romantic relationship.

Judson shares an incredible story about what began as a spontaneous day trip to Fire Island and ends up as a profound moment of Daddy-ness. Brian presents a series of questions that some of our straight listeners have posed to us after hearing our first several episodes. Together they discuss the broad menu of sexual pleasures available outside of penetration as both have recently reopened their minds to Side activity. To end, this week’s Go Ask Your Dad question comes from a cisgender poly queer man, married to a woman with whom he has kids, who wants to overcome the challenges of dating other men as someone who doesn’t feel seen as a member of the gay community.

Judson describes his first few days vape-free. Brian gives his review of “Cats: The Jellicle Ball.”  Then, the two examine what makes them feel the most shame, and how they each attempt to manage it.  They end with a Go Ask Your Dad question from a listener who has discovered that a favorite hookup of his isn’t open, he’s cheating.