Planting the Patriarchal Pickle: A Small Funeral, Big Stories

This episode follows the hosts through the small, low-key funeral for their father and grandfather Lyle, blending grief with humor as they share anecdotes — from a beloved cousin’s many friends and lunch‑gate appetizers to packrat discoveries and childhood pranks. They reflect on death, imagined afterlives, and the lessons their father taught them—patience, "Jeep Talk," and memorable mantras—closing with a heartfelt tribute and advice about being present as a parent.