Listen, They're Fine

Listen, They're Fine

By Brandon (Bubba) Ogborn, John Ahern & Wyatt GrayComedySociety & CultureComedy InterviewsRelationshipsParentingKids & Family
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Listen, They're Fine episodes

  • “Every school has a Chaz Danger.” (Episode 30)

    On this week's episode of Listen, They Fine the guys tackle of topic of how to deal with a child who is developing a bad habit of lying and whether popular culture was too hard on Ashlee Simpson.

    Recommendations:

    John recommends the new Social Distortion album, Born to Kill

    Bubba recommends going all out at your next trip to the beach with the kids

    1 hr 17 min
  • “Who poops on an airplane?!” (Episode 29)

    On this week's episode Bubba recounts his recent family adventures in Wisconsin and John experiences the thrill of chaperoning a pack of wild children on the school field trip to the aquarium. Plus some pro-tips on how to save big on a hair transplant and what to do when your UBER drive won't stop talking.

    Recommendations:

    John recommends watching the James Cameron Director's Cut of the movie ALIENS and patroning your local furniture maker to get a surprisingly affordable price on a new couch.

    Bubba recommends that amusement parks become publicly owned enterprises as a way to stop the rampant price gouging of families.

    1 hr 41 min
  • “Sometimes winning the fight feels worse…” (Episode 28)

    On a very special episode of Listen, They're Fine we have a surprise guest of John's Dad reminiscing about his party days in the mid-1980s, plus Bubba shares some words of wisdom about how to make sure all your kids feel included in their sibling's birthday celebrations.

    Recommendations:

    John recommends THE FUN JUNGLE mystery book series for kids and the memior "In a Sunburned Country" by Bill Bryson for adults

    Bubba recommends listening to The Smashing Pumpkins and cooking your family a delicious fondant potato dish from the Groovy Foodie Sarah Bahn (link)

    1 hr 22 min
  • My Son is a Proud Toy Gun Owner (Episode 27)

    On this week's episode of Listen, They're Fine the guys discuss the evils of doo-wop music, what could be done to improve school talent shows and how turn your children's neighborhood lemonade stand into a viral hit on Instagram.

    1 hr 13 min
  • “My wife could beat up your husband.” (Episode 26)

    On this week's episode the guys tell a harrowing tale about how far they would go to protect their families at an Orange County hamburger restaurant. Plus Bubba makes a call to action for dads to get more involved in the PTA and John shares his best practices for organizing a neighborhood scavenger hunt that's guaranteed to keep your kids busy for approximately 25 minutes.

    1 hr 29 min
  • Knife fight with a kitchen rat (Episode 25)

    When is it appropriate to swap out your kid’s dead pet for a near identical alive one?

    Find out on this week’s special mini-sode of Listen They’re Fine, when Bubba and John share their expertise on how to properly deal with animals in the family home. (both the welcome and unwelcome kind)

    37 min
  • Hot Teacher Pyramid Scheme (Episode 24)

    Easter is time of renewal but also a time for your children to throw a tantrum and hurl plastic eggs at your head. Plus Bubba recounts the time his schoolteacher pressured to sign him up with AMWAY.

    Recommendations:

    John recommends listening to the music of Swedish singer-songwriter and guitarist Jose Gonzalez

    Bubba recommends visiting your local McDonald's to try their new BIG ARCH hamburger sandwich

    1 hr 25 min
  • “Children of the Old World” (Episode 23)

    What's the best way to celebrate Easter with your kids? Do you make an offering of painted eggs to the pagan bunny spirts or enjoy a crucifixion reenactment at your local megachurch? Plus the guys discuss mosquitos, biohacking and what to do when you catch your son stealing.

    This week's recommendations:

    Bubba recommends listing to the band RADIOHEAD (particularly the album OK COMPUTER) plus the comedian Sarah Haskin's YouTube series TARGET WOMEN.

    John recommends the Netflix documentary "The Rise of the Red Hot Chili Peppers: Our Brother, Hillel"

    1 hr 24 min
  • “No cosmic questions at bedtime.” (Episode 22)

    On this week's episode Bubba & John talk about the highs and lows of attending a birthday party at the local trampoline park, at what point does deep tongue kissing cross the line into full on sex, and which colonge is appropriate to wear to the beach.

    This week's recommendation include: The movie ETERNITY (2025) available on Apple TV, the book "It's Not the Stork!: A Book About Girls, Boys, Babies, Bodies, Families and Friends" by Robie H. Harris and Michael Emberley & taking the whole family out for a day of Ocean Kayaking.

    1 hr 21 min
  • “The dog eats at the top of the hour." (Episode 21)

    On the latest episode of Listen They're Fine the guys discuss how to construct a winning wooden car for the Cub Scouts Pinewood Derby, debate who is more addicted to their phones (old people or children) and break down exactly what they did to upset their wives this past week. Plus Bubba unveils his favorite joke of all time.

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    1 hr 35 min

About Listen, They're Fine

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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.