The Notorious D.A.D.s

In the first episode of Season 2, Blake and Curt explore the on-and off-court impact of Kobe Bryant, recall memories of him and share their own thoughts on legacy creation and the pursuit of greatness.

Inspired by the 10 Year Challenge, Blake and Curt reflect on the life, love and career advice they would give their mid-20s selves in the final episode of Season 1.

In light of #SurvivingRKelly, Curt and Blake address the neglect and lack of protection of black women, particularly by black men. They discuss how this culture of neglect came about, the deficiencies that prevent brothers from showing up and parents' role in developing people who value black women, among other things.

Blake and Curt discuss the concept of "threading" - threads to cut (habits to eliminate), to pull on (things to do more of) and to open (things to start). They share their personal intentions in 2019 using this framework, as well as threads that need to be cut, pulled and opened for the culture. And, Curt finds out the gender of baby #2.

On Part 2 of their series on reconciliation, Blake and Curt discuss the art of apology - mistakes made when apologizing and elements of a good mea culpa - and break down Kevin Hart's recent apology for some anti-LGTBQ tweets. They delve into Gary Chapman's 5 Languages of Apology, and round out the episode with a discussion on the importance and impact of apologizing in the home. 

On the first of a two-part series, Blake and Curt discuss conflict and reconciliation - common sources of conflict, reasons why issues persist and the hidden value of reconciliation. They also break down the trap married couples fall into during conflict (and how to avoid it), and reveal that one famous person they'd have legit issues with in real life.

Why is asking for help one of the hardest things to do? Curt and Blake break down some of the reasons we neglect to ask for help (15:36), how we recognize when we need it (27:08) and how we go about getting it (31:16). Plus, an update on Blake’s NFL boycott (4:25) and some lessons in mentorship from The Fresh Prince and The Godfather (53:10).

Are millennials less grateful than older generations? Blake and Curt dissect the question (34:30) and address the nuance between appreciation and gratitude (8:00). They also discuss behaviors and beliefs that kill a spirit of gratitude and how to remove these barriers on the path to happiness (starting 26:20).

Blake and Curt discuss what it means to be a strong partner to your spouse - how they formed their concept of marriage (21:28), the single most important step they made to be a strong partner (31:34) and challenges they face in supporting their spouses (40:26). The two unpack some eyebrow-raising statements on marriage from a religious leader (1:09), and Curt drops a bombshell of an update (10:29). 

This week, Blake and Curt discuss spanking – how it emerged as a form of corrective behavior, their parenting philosophies regarding discipline, drawbacks and benefits of spanking, and alternate methods when responding to a child’s undesirable behaviors (starting at 20:43). After a weekend homecoming visit, Blake recounts stories from high school, where they paddled students (!) (begin at 11:15). Plus, the hosts debrief the mid-term election results – wins and losses, a new day in Florida for former felons, and the conspicuous absence of one marginalized group in the push for progress (0:59).