For this episode, rather than sticking to one topic, the guys do a round robin and ask the panel questions about life, love, etc etc. Three guys times four questions each = a dozen questions, some of which happen to be dirty. Example, which is harsher, mother fucker or bitch? YOU DECIDE!

Please let us know your answers to any of these questions.

Also, you can submit questions for the next dirty dozen episode....

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LISTENER DISCRETION ADVISED:

Several sensitive topics are presented in this episode that may distress some listeners.

Shit gets real this week, as the guys welcome back Jim and Charlie to dip their toe into that topic that no one wants to talk about, but they know it should be discussed, mental health. This is only part one, and we will be exploring this topic more as time goes on.

Coming this summer, new automated Suicide Prevention Lifeline:

https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/current-events/the-lifeline-and-988/

Have you ever lived in another country? Ever wondered how living in Chicago compares to living in other cities or countries? Ed has never lived outside of Chicago and hasn't traveled extensively, so he put his interviewer's hat on to chat with co-host Don and our friend Sam, who's from New Zealand (he talks funny), to chat about living in other countries. Where are the friendliest people? Who has the best cuisine? Where is it most fun to live? All your questions are answered!

The guys talk about what we like and don't like about those necessary evils in our lives, our cell phones; And also share thoughts on social media and everything that comes along with that. One panelist already gave up social media a couple years ago, and another panelist challenges himself to a social media "cleanse". We also learn a new word, vitriol !!!!!

In our longest episode to date, with the largest panel we have had so far, Eddie recruited some of his healthiest friends to chime in on how to feel better physically, eat better, and stay active. Don and Eddie learned a lot. And Don and Eddie revealed some of their not-so-healthy habits. Eddie makes a commitment to try some workouts and to make some changes to get rid of that spare tired to finally feel like his belly is beach worthy, challenge accepted!

The guys discuss what they like to do in their free time, from reading to watching sports, to various hobbies, and everything in between.

Get your mind outta the gutter, jerking off does NOT come up (in this episode), ya perv. That's a future episode, DUH!

The guys talk and talk and talk and talk and share and share about that enigma that is...dating. In our 30's and 40's, what are the qualities we are looking for in a long-term mate. Does marriage really matter to us? Are there deal breakers that we won't budge on? Dating someone with pets? How's that? How many pets are too many pets? Ed doesn't think that exists. Guys actually think about how a woman deals with "self love"! Who knew? How do guys feel supported while in a relationship? Is there an age limit that we put on someone we are willing to date? Ass man or boob man? We explore that too.

The panel attempted to get through all of Ed's agenda about dating, but after talking for over an hour, we realized this topic is just too deep and has so many dimensions, that it will be broken up into multiple episodes.

The guys share thoughts on friends vs. acquaintances vs. very close friendships.

How do you become friends with other guys as a "grown-up"?

Red flags for keeping friends? We talk about 'em!

How do marriages affect friendships?

Is friendship rocket science?

Listen and find out.

Giggity.