Two Parents Walk into a Bar

Two Parents Walk into a Bar

By Noah Lynch and Ashley ChastainParentingKids & Family
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Two Parents Walk into a Bar episodes

  • 10: Just Winging it With the Grace of a Toddler on Roller Skates

    This week Ashley and Noah talk child pageants, dentists, and TikTok drama. We deep dive into children on social media and the new 2024 Paris Olympics nursery.


    Be sure to follow us at instagram.com/TwoParentsPodcast


    Email us with bonus/regular episode ideas at [email protected] 

    Hosted and created by Noah Lynch and Ashley Chastain, Produced by Noah Lynch, Marketing and Distribution by Ashley Chastain


    Chapters

    0:00 Introduction

    1:37 Morgan'sCorrectionandParenthoodReflections

    1:59 ControversyoverKids'Competitions

    24:28 BallerinaFarmDramaandTikTokAddiction

    28:24 DentistVisitPSA

    31:16 PregnancyandDentalHealth

    32:01 WisdomTeethWoes

    32:41 DentalHabitsandCavities

    33:00 PregnancyEffectsonDentalHealth

    34:18 DentalCleaningExperience

    35:50 OvercomingDentalProcrastination

    36:06 ImportanceofDentalHealthAwareness

    37:07 Flossingvs.BrushingDebate

    37:59 PersonalDentalandHealthAnecdotes

    42:35 OlympicsandFamilySupport

    44:51 ConcernsaboutExtremeEatingChallenges

    49:33 OlympicsNurseryandCommunitySupport

    57:27 Why we’re in the bar

    1 hr 4 min
  • 9. Two Parents Six Cats
    This week Ashley and Noah start by overcoming some serious technical difficulties. Noah used ChatGPT to address tardiness and it’s anatomy scan week!!! They talk about a nursery update, registry items, and dive into thoughts about having a boy. They also discuss cats (as always) and why we are in the bar!
    Be sure to follow us at instagram.com/TwoParentsPodcast
    Email us with bonus/regular episode ideas at [email protected]
    Hosted and created by Noah Lynch and Ashley Chastain, Produced by Noah Lynch, Marketing and Distribution by Ashley Chastain
    0:00 Technical Difficulties and Podcast Start
    0:55 Court Sentencing and Punctuality Debate
    2:45 Anatomy Scan Experience and Scheduling Tip
    3:42 Fascinating Ultrasound Technology Details
    5:28 Challenges During Anatomy Scan and Rescheduling
    8:33 Victory Over Cats and Nursery Progress
    18:22 Cats' Territory Expansion and Litter Box Discussion
    22:47 Automatic Litter Box Debate and Sponsorship Idea
    28:05 Doctor's Pregnancy Booklet and Birth Planning
    29:54 Audio Quality Disclaimer and Candid Sign-Off
    30:04 Initial Thoughts on Circumcision
    44:26 Discussion on the Benefits of Circumcision
    45:44 The Importance of Reading to Babies
    50:02 Organization and Baby Essentials
    54:33 Why We're in the Bar
    1 hr 1 min
  • 8. Cleaning and Tragedy
    This week Ashley and Noah talk about cats, dishes and, as always, Morgan’s corrections. They also discuss some tragic stories in the news and give a sneak peek on upcoming episodes.
    Be sure to follow us at instagram.com/TwoParentsPodcast
    Email us with bonus/regular episode ideas at [email protected]
    Hosted and created by Noah Lynch and Ashley Chastain, Produced by Noah Lynch, Marketing and Distribution by Ashley Chastain
    0:00 intro & housekeeping
    1:17 Morgan’s corrections
    1:34 Best sushi around town
    3:18 Embarrassing deliveries
    3:52 Entering the nesting phase
    4:09 Vacuum thoughts
    7:23 Cats vs dogs
    9:12 The Cat Battle
    14:27 Cats love to be little shits
    16:16 Why are doors so expensive
    19:13 Dawn power wash
    21:13 Dishwasher hack
    23:00 Handwashing vs Dishwashing
    26:23 Tragedy in the news
    44:29 Next week topics and upcoming appointments
    55 min
  • *Bonus Episode* Our AI Parent

    In this bonus episode Noah and Ashley ask AI how to care for a baby and rate their favorite responses.


    Instagram: instagram.com/TwoParentsPod

    Facebook: Two Parents Walk into a Bar Podcast


    Hosted and created by Noah Lynch and Ashley Chastain, Produced by Noah Lynch, Marketing and Distribution by Ashley Chastain


    Chapters

    0:00 Getting Comfortable

    1:13 The AI Producer

    5:51 AI in Art

    8:08 Water Consumption Guidelines for Babies

    9:41 Water Guidelines Summary

    12:17 Snapchat's Water Guidelines

    14:50 Meta AI's Water Guidelines

    16:54 Signs of Thirst

    19:10 Snapchat's Water Guidelines Summary

    20:04 Meta AI's Water Guidelines Summary

    22:56 Managing Baby Clothes Guidelines

    33:09 Choosing the Best Mother's Day Gift

    35:13 Unique Baby Names for Boys - Snapchat

    38:18 Best Nickname for Arlo - Meta

    46:21 Bedtime Story for 15-Month-Old Son - ChatGPT

    51:50 Bedtime Story with a Twist - ChatGPT

    57 min
  • 7. Officially 20 Weeks!

    This week Ashley and Noah reflect on the last 20 weeks of Morgan's pregnancy and discuss "Noah's Survival Guide: Tips for Having a Pregnant Partner". They discuss pregnancy in pop culture and really, really bad partners.


    Instagram: instagram.com/TwoParentsPod

    Facebook: Two Parents Walk into a Bar Podcast


    Hosted and created by Noah Lynch and Ashley Chastain, Produced by Noah Lynch, Marketing and Distribution by Ashley Chastain


    Chapters

    0:00 Gypsy Rose Blanchard and the Hulu Documentary

    4:09 Morgan's Corrections and 20 Weeks Pregnancy Update

    7:36 Noah's Survival Guide: Tips for Having a Pregnant Partner

    9:26 Listener Topic Suggestions and Appreciation

    21:11 Importance of Celebrating Mother's Day

    22:49 Reading About Baby Together and Staying Engaged

    26:03 Partner Support during Pregnancy

    27:28 Sushi Cravings and Maternity Fashion

    28:34 Thoughtful Gestures and Maternity Wardrobe

    30:19 Online Maternity Shopping Tips

    31:43 Unique Baby Weight Experiment

    33:07 Breastfeeding Controversy

    37:04 Breastfeeding Challenges and Support

    42:17 Choosing a Child-Friendly Environment

    50:03 Audience Interaction and Video Plans

    50:15 Motivation Struggles and Moving Preparations

    56 min
  • *Bonus Episode 1* Origin Story

    Welcome to the first ever bonus episode! Ashley and Noah are so excited to bring you extra content and take you on the journey of their friendship. From volunteering for a work experiment to best friends through joys of diversity, podcast success, candid conversations, and shared storytelling commitment, showcasing enduring friendship.

    Don't forget to submit new topics for more bonus episodes at [email protected]


    TPWITAB on Instagram: instagram.com/TwoParentsPod


    Hosted and created by Noah Lynch and Ashley Chastain, Produced by Noah Lynch, Marketing and Distribution by Ashley Chastain


    0:00 Origin Story

    2:08 Setting Ground Rules

    4:32 Working at Dollar General

    18:22 Enjoying the Job

    19:27 Good Group Dynamics

    26:39 Podcast Fame

    32:35 Burnout and Quitting

    35:03 Emotional Departure

    36:21 Transition to Dark Ages

    39:37 Friendship Dynamics

    43:41 Misunderstandings and Breaks

    46:36 Reconciliation Through Messages

    49:52 Podcast Names and Ideas

    53:00 Reflecting on Endings and Beginnings

    1:01:17 Playful Reconciliation

    1:03:59 Memories and Reflections

    1:12:38 Welcoming Arlo

    1:17:10 Rekindling Friendship

    1 hr 21 min
  • 6. Once Again, What I Said is Not Real
    This week Ashley and Noah discuss how many baby clothes is too many, reveal Noah and Morgan’s baby name, and when people really should stop talking. Be sure to follow us at instagram.com/TwoParentsPodcast
    Email us with bonus/regular episode ideas at [email protected]
    Hosted and created by Noah Lynch and Ashley Chastain, Produced by Noah Lynch, Marketing and Distribution by Ashley Chastain
    Chapters
    0:00 Introduction
    1:24 Bonus Episode Announcement
    13:27 Housekeeping
    15:37 How much is too much?
    19:50 Buying vs. Washing Socks
    22:04 Naming Reveal
    26:26 People Will Say Anything
    27:27 Baby Name Reactions
    28:07 Pressure to Marry
    28:47 Name Critics
    30:10 Name Controversy Continues
    33:41 Having Kids at Different Ages
    35:44 Aquarium Review
    38:06 Preparing for Kids
    45:47 Costco Recall
    48:49 Safety Concerns
    51:25 Coping with Grief
    54:20 Fireworks Etiquette
    54:53 Relatable Cat Behavior
    57 min
  • 5: Families Are Real. Breeders Are Not. (Hot Take)
    "Two Parents Walk Into A Bar" podcast hosts Noah and Ashley discuss parenthood's ethics, “breeders”, litter boxes and Morgan’s latest pregnancy updates while offering relatable insights for navigating raising children.
    TPWITAB on Instagram: instagram.com/TwoParentsPod
    Hosted and created by Noah Lynch and Ashley Chastain, Produced by Noah Lynch, Marketing by Ashley Chastain
    0:00 Introduction
    0:54 Morgan's Corrections: babies and water 4:04 Pediatricians and SippyCups
    7:26 Litter Box Duties
    9:58 Life changing litter revelations
    13:06 Antinatalism: Reddit Posts Debrief
    32:50 Pregnancy Update
    34:48 Enjoying the Simple Things
    37:44 Feeling the Baby's Movements
    41:23 Arlo's Diaper Disposal Adventures
    44:03 Milestones and Developmental Leaps
    46:04 Judging Month Parents
    47:54 Why We’re in the Bar
    51:59 Gout vs Pregnancy
    56 min
  • 4: I Don’t Feel Any Responsibility to the Human Race
    This week Noah recaps his gender reveal and tells us his baby’s gender. We have some small technical difficulties and talk about how much we love shopping (what’s new). We also talk about the scary things about being parents, colicky babies, and sleep training. Be sure to follow us at instagram.com/TwoParentsPod
    0:18 Intro(ish)
    1:10 It’s a ????!!!
    2:27 Morgan’s Corrections
    3:40 Do doctors even look at their charts?
    5:20 Do you swallow gum?
    7:00 Appointments take 30 seconds
    8:00 Gender Reveal update
    13:26 Shopping!!
    17:23 Facebook Marketplace
    18:20 Mason Jar scandal
    22:01 Why is lead in everything?
    24:38 Gripe water thoughts
    26:44 What is a colicky baby?
    27:14 Is there more than a just colicky baby?
    30:03 Babies are so dumb
    30:40 Wake Windows
    31:37 Gripe water circle back
    33:10 Just because it’s on the shelf doesn’t mean it’s safe
    33:36 Is it all important???
    35:27 Wake windows are important
    35:44 Sleep training
    37:45 Co-Sleeping
    38:55 Back to sleep training
    43:10 Ashley’s postpartum fears
    46:39 Partner PSA
    47:39 Do babies like massages?
    48:20 Newborn bath Rituals
    49:00 Teaser
    51:07 Kids being allowed in public
    54 min
  • 3: 3 Words: It is ??
    In this weeks episode Ashley and Noah discuss his gender reveal party, shopping online, grilling, Father’s Day, and their current thoughts on being a stay at home parent. Plus, Ashley gives her guess on Noah’s gender reveal!
    TPWITAB on Instagram: instagram.com/TwoParentsPod
    Hosted and created by Noah Lynch and Ashley Chastain, Produced by Noah Lynch
    0:00: Introduction
    0:40: We’re talking about a gender reveal
    3:30: Thoughts Noah’s received on gender reveals
    6:07: Early Test Options
    7:18: Noah’s gender reveal plans
    8:00: Morgan’s clients guesses
    9:43: Ashley’s talks about her experience finding out the gender of Arlo
    14:30: Online Shopping
    19:44: Noah and Morgan’s guesses
    20:04: Ashley’s guess
    20:17: Noah’s family’s thoughts
    20:38: Noah’s dad poaches his family from his gender reveal
    23:18: Grilling side tangent
    25:23: Locking ice coolers
    27:00: Charcoal grill hack
    30:07: Gender reveal plans (again)
    31:56: Father’s Day!!
    33:21: Mother’s and Father’s day PSA
    34:53: Morgan Update
    35:48: 2 reoccurring questions for Morgan
    36:56: Assuming mom will stay home
    39:34: Are you fulfilled by staying home
    42:30: Ashley’s thoughts on being a stay at home mom
    45:37: Cussing Kids
    47:04: Financial power dynamics with a stay at home parent
    50:31: Staying home is becoming a financial decision
    52:58: Risk Assessment
    55:09: okay, byeeee!!
    56 min

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