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On this week’s episode, Bubba has returned from his trip back home to Michigan and has decided that we, the common folk, should no longer be allowed the privilege of jet travel. Meanwhile John takes his children on a walk down memory lane to a magical past when malls were places you actually wanted to spend time in.
On this week's episode of Listen, They're Fine Bubba recounts how his son kissed a girl then proceeded to get in a fistfight, while John explains the concept of a "Fugler Doll" and why his kids are obsessed with them.
Summer is in full swing here at the Listen, They're Fine Podcast. This week the guys discuss how to find the best spot at the beach, the struggle of being both prepared as a parent and leaving room to be spontaneous with your kids, and what to do when your children keep losing their shoes.
Bubba is traveling with his family but the Listen, They're Fine guys still found time to get together to watch some of their old family home movies. Enjoy this special episode featuring a trip down to the old swimming hole, uncles wielding crossbows and the Amish performing traditional folk music.
A trip to the San Diego Safari Park leads to some grumpy kids and Bubba learns the hard way that forgetting to pay your electric bill has consequences. Also the guys share all the ways that their wives are more productive then them. Plus a PSA on the danger of eating too many popsicles.
On this week's episode of Listen, They're Fine the guys discuss the phenomena of "Fun-Uncles" and the ethical implications of sending your kids to Vacation Bible Schools instead of an expensive summer camp.
Father's Day is a time to reflect on all the blessings that come with being a family man. It's also an opportunity to air grievances about your children and significant others. On this episode the guys share some of their favorite "wife gripes", talk about the vortex of negativity that is the Nextdoor App as well as recommend some of their favorite movies to watch with the family.
Listen, They're Fine isn't afraid to ask the tough questions like, "is it ever okay to spank your child?" and "is it ethical to take your kid into the voting booth with you on election day?" plus Bubba recounts his challenging weekend of solo parenting while his wife is on a ladies trip and John gets real about why he doesn't like tapas.
A new wrinkle is added to a childhood story about the axe murderer next door with a special call-in appearance by none other than John's Mom! Plus Bubba provides an update on his daughter's beatboxing career as well as a discussion about Stater Brothers Grocery and how to disconnect from your work brain while with the family.
Now that pee wee baseball season is over John and his family can focus on their real passion, trips to LEGOLAND. Meanwhile Bubba's family trip to Las Vegas is nearly derailed by a sudden and potentially deadly testicle diagnosis. What will happen next?! Tune in for another exciting episode of Listen, They’re Fine!
Weekly Recommendations:
Bubba recommends letting your kids explore the playground at the John Wayne airport & John recommends the Michael J. Fox memior FUTURE BOY (available in convenient audiobook format)
From the publisher's feed
Listen, They're Fine is the brutally honest parenting podcast for anyone tired of perfect families on social media. Hosts Bubba and John are best friends and neighbors with wildly different approaches to raising kids. Bubba's the chaos parent - wine mom energy, creative solutions, and yes, his 4-year-old knows some colorful language. John's the engineer dad with color-coded schedules, researched gear recommendations, and theories about everything.
Each week, they dive into the beautiful disaster of modern parenting - from navigating school politics to dealing with their own childhood trauma while trying not to mess up their kids. Expect heated debates about screen time, birthday party etiquette, and whether goldfish crackers count as a food group.
This isn't gentle parenting advice from certified experts. This is two regular dads figuring it out in real time, fighting like siblings, and giving you permission to be imperfect. Episodes drop weekly and feature everything from laugh-until-you-cry parenting fails to surprisingly deep conversations about breaking generational cycles.
Warning: Contains explicit language, discussions of mental health, and two grown men admitting they have no idea what they're doing.