The Dad Pod

Ben and Tom are joined by Ben's wife Prim to discuss their exciting announcement about their growing family, how this pregnancy differs from the first one, redefining parental roles and pecs. Lots of pec talk.

Ben and Tom are joined by Phil Green, an alumni of the University of Washington who played on the 1991 undefeated National Champion football team alongside Mark Brunell and Steve Emtman. Phil is now an ALS warrior and they discuss how your child's environment shapes their view of the world, juggling their athletic pursuits, and the impact of football on degenerative brain diseases, and his Phil-anthropic wine label through Wilson Creek Winery.

Ben and Tom are joined by Chuck Haberstroh as the Haberbrohs are united. They recall their youth in Brazil, the pros and cons of minivans, Chuck's New York Times article, and one of the more serious and emotional conversations in dad pod history.

Ben and Tom are joined by comedian and actor Paul Palmeri to discuss pranks played on him by older siblings, incorporating kids into his act and growing up Italian.

Ben and Tom are joined by Ethan Sherwood Strauss to discuss moving to the burbs, the dark underbelly of surf culture, Radio Ethan's commute, a southpaw business opportunity, and the delegation of responsibilities in Dad or Mom.

Ben and Tom are joined by Pablo Torre to discuss his relationship with his own parents, the chaos in the run up to the birth of his daughter, balancing academics and sports, and when to introduce bagels to your kids.

Ben and Mariano discuss their kids education in this new era, muse about banter with their wives and what they're looking forward to in the fall.

Ben and Mariano remember Chadwick Boseman

Ben and Tom discuss the perils of traveling with children and how when you get back from a trip it can feel like there was no real break at all.

Ben and Mariano are joined by Prim Siripipat and John Jervay to discuss the shifting dynamics of being a partner / husband once you have become a father.