In this laid-back episode, Tim and Daniel catch up over a Saturday-morning podcast, talking through parenting milestones, holiday traditions, and the weird realization that they’re now the adults in the room. They start with lighthearted stories about kids’ basketball games, sleepovers, and Elf on the Shelf — including how children are starting to question whether their parents are just “too lazy” to move the elves.
The conversation shifts into Christmas traditions: wrapped vs. unwrapped Santa gifts, Christmas Eve versus Christmas morning routines, waiting to decorate trees, and how childhood traditions evolve once you start your own family. From there, the episode takes a more reflective turn as they talk about aging, confidence, grief, and the long list of losses Tim and his family have experienced over the years — especially how holidays tend to amplify that absence.
They also dig into adulthood realities: introversion vs. extroversion, being comfortable in social situations, impostor syndrome, and realizing that most people are just faking confidence. The episode closes with thoughtful discussion about work-from-home life, productivity, interruptions, and how both men have learned to prioritize efficiency, communication, and authenticity over appearances.
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