#19 Fatherhood Against The Grain (5 Lessons From Hardcore/Punk Music)

In this raw and unfiltered episode, Sam and Cole dive deep into one of the most important conversations for modern fathers: why going against mainstream culture isn't just okay—it's essential for your family's wellbeing. Drawing from Sam's background in hardcore punk music, they explore how some of the defining features of punk music can directly translate to making better parenting decisions in 2025. They break down why the "norms" of modern parenting weren't necessarily designed with your family's best interests in mind. KEY TOPICS: • Why corporate interests, not your wellbeing, shape parenting "norms" • The food pyramid, sugar studies, and other industry manipulation • How Cole arrived at counter-culture parenting without the punk background • Screen time, technology, and what tech companies know (but won't tell you) • Education, home birth, homesteading, and other controversial choices • The DIY mentality: doing it yourself while building real community This isn't about being difficult for the sake of it—it's about protecting your kids from systems designed to profit from their confusion, sickness, and dependence. If you've ever felt like the "normal" way of raising kids doesn't sit right with you, this episode will give you the framework and courage to trust your instincts.