From ‘wet behind the ears’ to ‘kick the bucket,’ sayings are full of history and surprises. In this episode, we explore the meanings and origins of some old favorites — and why it’s always worth keeping curiosity alive. A little history, a little humor, and a lot of learning.

In this episode of The Father and Son Field Guide, we dive into the difference between wants and needs, share some fun facts about black holes, tell some silly jokes, and even chat about Walker's recent trip to the emergency room. A mix of laughs, life lessons, learning, and real-life stories!

In this episode of The Father and Son Field Guide, we open up our bird journal and share the different species we’ve spotted right in our own backyard. From bright goldfinches to the colorful Baltimore oriole, we talk about what makes each bird special, why keeping a journal is fun, and how birdwatching brings us closer together as a family. Join us for curious questions, silly jokes, fun facts, and plenty of bird chatter as we keep our eyes on the skies!

Meet cousins Walker and Shelby as they kick off Cousins and Curiosity! In this first episode, they introduce themselves, share what the podcast is all about, and give you a sneak peek at the big questions and big laughs to come.

Join us on this episode of The Father and Son Field Guide as we dive into the world of fishing! Millie stops by for a chat, and we share jokes, fun facts about fishing, and our favorite catches and stories from the water.

Join us on this adventure as we chat about metal detecting and share the treasures, surprises, and lessons we discover along the way! Millie joins the show today, bringing her own excitement to the hunt, and of course, we’ve got plenty of jokes and a fun fact to share. From history hidden beneath our feet to the joy of exploring as a family, this episode is all about curiosity, discovery, and making memories outdoors!

In this episode of The Father and Son Field Guide, Walker shares all about his first day of school—what he was excited for, what made him nervous, and how it went! We crack a few jokes, share a cool fun fact, and wrap it all up with a special bonus segment featuring Walker’s sister, Amelia.

In this episode of The Father and Son Field Guide, we dive into the question: What makes a good leader? Ryan and Walker talk about qualities like honesty, courage, and helping others, and what it really means to “lead from the front.” We share examples of leadership from everyday life, from school to sports to family, and even touch on the leadership of George Washington in our fun fact segment. Of course, we keep things light with plenty of laughs in Field Guide Giggles!

In this episode of The Father and Son Field Guide, we put our survival skills — and our imaginations — to the test with a game of “Would You Rather?: Survival Edition.” From choosing between tricky real-life wilderness scenarios to laughing through some totally ridiculous ones, Ryan and Walker explore what they’d do if things got tough (or just plain silly) out in the wild. It’s part problem-solving, part goofiness, and all fun.

In this episode of The Father and Son Field Guide, we dive into the meaning of sportsmanship.  From staying respectful on the field to learning how to lose with grace and win with humility. Ryan shares lessons from coaching and parenting, while Walker talks about how he shows good sportsmanship in life and sports. We talk about what it means to be coachable, how to handle bad calls from referees, and why having fun should always come first.

Plus, don't miss Field Guide Giggles, our fun fact about Abraham Lincoln...