This week, Paul and Barb unpack why it’s a major red flag when someone doesn’t have any friends from childhood—and then dive into why a good bedroom playlist still matters more than you think (yes, it’s a thing).

To make things even juicier, they bring in some special guests: Paul’s boyfriend Jordan, Barb’s son, and Paul’s brother Brett. Together, they chime in on Barb’s dating journey, her ideal man, and yes… they hold nothing back.

The four of them play WTF Would Mom Do?—where they throw old red flag scenarios at Barb to see if she’d still enable the same chaos… or finally spot the warning signs. Spoiler alert: growth is a journey.

This week on Hold On, I’m Calling My Mom… Judi's in the house!

Barb’s bestie of nearly five decades joins Paul & Barb to dish on dating after divorce, the power of long-term friendships, and that one guy she met in AA who went from sending dick pics to… kicking the bucket (yep, you read that right).

Things get real about Barb's love life, the pressure to date again, and why sometimes a vibrator and a Mission Impossible marathon might just be enough. Plus, Paul confronts the time he maybe caught his friend kissing his dad (??) and Barb’s reaction proves just how done she was.

From dating apps to glory holes, onesies to old wounds, this episode really tests their ability to stay on topic. Spoiler: they fail.

Week three of Barb’s dating journey is here — and things are getting deep (and a little unhinged).

Paul kicks off the episode by reading some questionable messages from Barb’s dating app inbox and asking the truly important question: would Barb ever sell his sperm to his ex? (Don’t ask how we got there.)

Then, they’re joined by clinical psychologist Dr. Alex Hamlet to explore a big topic — is it actually healthy to decide you never want to be in a relationship again?

Dr. Alex reminds us: there’s a big difference between not wanting to date and avoiding it altogether.

Three weeks into Barb’s dating journey, the messages are getting unhinged. From Tony’s jaw-dropping opener to Gary’s gentlemanly charm, we break down what’s clicking — and what’s crashing and burning. We also swipe through some unforgettable profiles, including Chase, a shirtless motivational speaker in disguise, and Richard, a widowed romantic with values that actually impress.

Relationship and sex therapist Deborah Grace joins us to help Barb get clear on what she wants, how to draw the line, and why intention matters more than ever.

It’s messy, revealing, and exactly why she needs a co-pilot.

Barb’s diving into online dating for the first time, with her son Paul as her guide and full-time typist. Together, they build her profile, pick the hottest pics (of course), and get expert tips from Love Coach Lisa Copeland. This is a huge step for Barb, since she’s only ever been with one person in her life. And after all the work she’s putting into this, she might just settle in for a solo movie marathon and call it — single gal for life!

Paul drops a bomb on Barb: this season is all about getting her into the dating game — from coaches and apps to sex therapists and a live matchmaking finale. New segments bring the heat as Paul reveals a penis health scare, Barb bans a friend over pH drama, and sets boundaries around OnlyFans. It’s chaos. It’s heart. It’s Season 2.

In the season finale, Paul and Barb reflect on their six-month podcast journey and share excitement for Season 2. Paul unveils his Valentine’s gift, and they discuss self-care and preventing burnout with neuropsychologist Dr. Judy Ho. Paul reveals a childhood trauma that keeps him from watching a certain movie, but Barb assures him it was all done with love.

For more information about Dr. Judy Ho and her work: drjudyho.com

Instagram: @drjudyho

TikTok: @drjudyho

Paul and Barb are both on the market... for therapists! They dive into why they’re so hard to love, with Paul sharing a memorable story about meeting his pop star icon, Charli XCX, and Barb opening up about feeling snubbed by a celebrity. The two reflect on the influence reality TV has had on Paul, explaining how it provided escapism and helped shape his career. They’re joined by Dr. Hayley Watson, who dissects the reason behind it!

For more information about Dr. Hayley Watson and her work: openparachuteschools.com

Instagram: @drhayleywatson

Therapist Alexia McLeod joins us this week to talk boundaries, maintaining your identity in relationships, and her hot takes on sharing locations, splitting bills, and sleeping in separate bedrooms. Paul shares the story of when his boyfriend forgot about him after stopping location sharing, while Barb reveals her record-breaking non-hair-washing streak!

For more information about Alexia and her work: alexiamcleod.com

Instagram: @alexia.mcleod

TikTok: @alexia.mcleod

This week, psychiatrist Dr. Jennifer Minami joins Paul and Barb to explore the universal experience of grief. Paul opens up about his anticipatory grief and fear of life without Barb, while they discuss the emotional attachment to things—like Barb’s obsession with Paul’s old Steve Urkel headgear. As they embrace 2025 with the motto “out with the old, in with the new,” Paul reveals why he wants ‘WAP’ played at his funeral.

For more information on Dr. Minami and her work: jenniferminamimd.com