Listen, They're Fine

On this week's episode the guys dig deep into the differences between bat mitzvahs vs. quinceañeras (like which is more fun to drink at). As well as bemoan the fact that once you hit 40, the hip, cool speakeasy bars stop letting you in. Plus some tips on staying sane while your wife is out of town.

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John recommends you listen to the the audiobook of "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep" by Phillip K. Dick

Bubba suggests Raw Dogging (no headphones, no distractions) while walking around a public park

On this week's episode we celebrate the life of Bubba's elderly neighbor Gertrude, plus share some thoughts on what is fair when it comes to street parking. It's an episode you won't want to miss!

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Bubba wants you to read West of Eden by Jean Stein

John offers a pro tip on three-day weekend trips with the family. Make it just a one night stay and beat the traffic!

Did you know that building furniture forts for your children can be hazardous to your health? But not nearly as hazardous as certain fruits and vegetables are to dogs. Plus the guys share their advice on how to tactfully handle a neighbor with a messy yard.

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Bubba suggests taking your kids to the local diner and talk to old people

John wants you to visit the local exotic pet shop with your kids

John tackles the daily challenge of packing school lunches for his boys, while Bubba takes his kids on a tour of a ghost ship with some unexpected results. Plus bonus conversations on the finer points of grilling and whether your child deserves to have a chair thrown at them.

Recommendations: John wants you to watch the HBO Series True Detective (Season One) & Bubba wants you to listen to the music of Bob Seger.

On this week's episode of Listen They're Fine the guys discuss how to talk to your kids about their classmates with special needs, when it's appropriate to take out your penis in front of guests and the finer details of caring for the family dog.

Recommendations:John loves the WAKING UP Mediation smartphone app by Sam Harris

Brandon recommends the movie ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER directed by Paul Thomas Anderson

The guys discuss the trials and tribulations of navigating TARGET as a husband, the best way to make flavorful tamales and how to talk to your kids about eating dirt.

Bubba recommends the movie Marty Supreme

John recommends the audiobook of Project Hail Mary

The times they are a changing on this week's episode of Listen They're Fine. The closing of a local music venue has the guys nostalgic for the bands they listened to growing up which leads to a wide ranging discussion of what career paths lie ahead for their children. Bubba's daughter is threatening to become a YouTuber while John's son is destined to end up in a courtroom one way or another.

Recommendations: The lectures of YouTube History Professor JING XUEQIN & A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket

On this week's episode of Listen They're Fine we learn that Jeff Goldblum is a kissing bandit, pee-wee baseball tryouts will put a strain on your marriage and your kid's grandparents will let them play in traffic if given the chance.

Recommendations: let your kid make a cardboard fort + family friendly trivia night at Sports Basement in Long Beach

The guys discuss the best way to break up a sibling fight, solo parenting when your spouse is out of town and how to avoid turning into your neighborhood's loud, angry, hairy, fat Dad.

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Audiobook "As You Wish" the story of The Princess Bride & The Truman Show (available on the handy free streaming app KANOPY)

John son's Internet search history leads to some difficult family conversations, Bubba's kid keep getting bitten by squirrels and the guys discuss whether their elementary school fitness fundraising event is just one big Ponzi scheme.

Recommendations - Having a boys night with your son to eat sauted mussles & supporting your local family owned Chinese restaurant (Ta Chen)