PODCAST · kids
Pops Pint
by Christopher Hrynczyszyn
Two friends talking about fatherhood over a pint. Pointers for a soon to be dad and anyone just looking to relate about raising your kid in 2021 from a father's point of view.
Episodes
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Hyundai Palisade vs. Kia Telluride
In search of a new family car? My family arrived at two options last year, the Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride. I sit with my car guru to discuss decision factors and my car buying experience. Spoiler alert, I purchased the Palisade. Regardless, we have excellent performance factors for you to...
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City living during Covid
The first case of the Covid in Manhattan was confirmed in March 2020, though later research showed the virus had been circulating since January, with cases of community transmission confirmed as early as February. By March 27, over 23,000 cases were confirmed, which rose to 30,765 by March 29.…
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Canadian Dad
It’s a tale as old as time and a sure shot Hallmark classic once the rom com novel is written. Canuck girl sweeps Long Island boy off his feet. NY boy ventures to the wilderness to capture girls heart with a ring. Real life settles in as the movie credits begin. “Canadian Dad” is part of our…
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Playground Grace - Covid 19 Series
Playgrounds are closed with quarantine leaving young families with limited options to enjoy the spring weather. We were lucky to install a swing set/playground last year on our property. It was a big discussion and a lot of research. Bart joined me for Episode 5 to discuss their families purchase...
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Carpentry 101 - Covid 19 Series
The term "weekend warrior" is on the shelf until quarantine ends. We are in full blown "Fixer Upper" mode 7 days a week. Covid-19 is keeping us house bound and that "to do list" looks a lot more achievable. Lowes and Home Depot are running full tilt with everyone trying to improve their…
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Adoption (Part 1)
Jay Jay is one of my oldest friends of over 20 years. It is easy to see how incredible of a father he will be. The journey to fatherhood is a different story. Jay and his husband will have to go through surrogacy or adoption. Both journey's are loaded with legal work and countless variables that...
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Working from Home
March is upon us and Covid-19 is changing our way of life for the next few weeks. Companies are enforcing some WFH policies that can be challenging in a house full of little ones running around. I have been wanting to do this episode for quite some time with my brother in law, Ken Barkley. He…
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Skipping the 1 Year Birthday Party?
Hot debate among the fathers of Pops Pint. Does the first birthday warrant a full fledge party? We are joined by Mr. Lucas, father of 2 (Adalyn - 3 yrs & Eli - 1 yr). Surprisingly the cheap bugger went all out while my wife and I opted for low key, no party. It's not that we didn't celebrate. We...
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Airstreaming with a Newborn
Andy is cooler than me. Andy’s wife Nicole is cooler than me. Andy’s daughter GiGi is cooler than me. Frankly, the family is cooler than a lot of people. Who on earth takes their 6 week old daughter on a 29 day camping trip in their airstream ?!*?!*! Andy and Nicole, that’s who. Andy migrated…
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First Day of Kindergarten
Fall has arrived in the north east and so has a major milestone for Brian’s daughter. Piper started kindergarten! Safe to say, poppa was a little choked up. Personally, I’m already accepting that I will cry like a baby when Harper’s moment arrives. Piper was fearless in her first day, due in…
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Reality of Miscarriage
Easily the most important discussion we have had and a core reason this podcast exists. I am extremely grateful Kim and Bart offered to share a deeply personal experience to listeners who are preparing for parenthood. When you learn about conceiving, the joy and excitement is overpowering as a...
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Stresses of Fatherhood
Moving. Changing Jobs. Having a Child. Three things that should never coincide. Unfortunately reality plays by it’s own rules. Jake vents and shares how he copes with the new stresses of fatherhood. Luckily he has his wife, Jami by his side and their newborn son, Ryder James dominating the…
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Potty Training
Oh Crap! The poop episode has finally hit our podcast. Potty Training is about to enter my household and I've begun searching the net for articles, books, and recommendations. There are multiple plans and opinions on how to start this phase for your child. Nothing says more than experience and…
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The American Dream with 529
In honor of America's big day we discuss a key factor into "The American Dream", college. When my first daughter turned one, college planning became a major priority for me. My research was producing more questions than answers. Shortly, I began asking key sources that have earned elite,...
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Parental Peacekeepers
It’s only fitting that we do our 10th episode on Father’s Day! Brian graciously offers his time on the big day for Dad’s everywhere while enjoying a Long Island pounder. We debate the high cost of growlers at micro-breweries. Frankly there is no point if the price is more than a six pack. Shame,...
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Top 3 Baby Buys
Top 3 quarterbacks of all time. Top 3 basketball players of all time. Top 3 dynasties. “Top 3” arguments end friendships and set rivalries for life in the sporting world. Pops Pint “Top 3 Baby Buys” solves world hunger, ends climate change, and gives you insight as to how we arrived at our list....
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The Smart Home
Happy Memorial Day! I have a fellow techie visiting from Philadelphia and we take 30 to discuss our smart homes, set up, solutions, and how we use them. Bill rocks his knowledge from work and how he uses the internet of things on the second floor of a duplex. Go America!
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Preparing for your Second Child (Moving from Zone to Man 2 Man)
My father in law told me that one kid was tough, but two was a game changer. In Zone D you can divide and conquer with your wife/partner. You get a breather while the other half of the team is playing the ball. And boy, was he right. Going from one child to two has resulted in new levels of...
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Uncle Eric's Perspective
Learning without reflection is a waste. Reflection without learning is dangerous. That's Confucius for ya, always deep in thought after a few pints. My brother has been hounding me to get on the podcast since episode one (complete lie). He is single, living his best life in Philadelphia and I get...
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Backyard Swing Set
My wife and I have recently been thinking about a swing set for our two year old daughter who is a ball of energy. My daughter loves the outdoors and we have the 2 acres to do it. Inevitably it comes down to budget. We have been researching sets on Costco, Wayfair, Amazon and companies around us....
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First 14 Days of Fatherhood
The training wheels are off and nurse supervision ends when you leave the hospital. It can be a shock to your system when you walk through the hospital doors for the first time with your new baby tucked into his/her carseat. I sit with my buddy Jake to discuss his first two weeks as he is living…
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Flying with Kids
Traveling with kids on an airplane is a ball full of stress. My brother and his wife seemed to have mastered it flying with two under two on multiple flights to Disney. I sit down with my little bro to learn about their keys to success, planning, transportation to the airport, and stocking up…
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Dad Bod
The elusive dad bod that haunts new fathers. You can easily find a nice freshman 15 hanging around your waist even before your first child arrives while you are nesting with wifey. Join me as I talk with my friend CJ who has a two year old while he sits up at that four zero number. Zinnnnnnng...
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The Delivery Bag
Welcome to the inaugural episode of Pops Pint. It's only fitting that the topic of conversation is "The Delivery Bag". The instance you start using is the moment that everything gets real. I am joined by Luc, father of a rich man's family. Which I am not. Overpacking is the only way to describe…
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