Dads Being Dads

Jason has a new driver and there are a lot of stories to tell about how bad adults are at the rules. Motorcycles are hot, what a thrill, but bikes don’t need helmets. Kids are spending small amounts, but it’s adding up. Randy keeps the streak going with some late soccer updates.

Blank beats Jason, and Jason pivots to manage the money with the PTO moms. Kids can’t get their stuff but Randy isn’t doing anything about it. Rates went down but then phones and trucks brought them back up. The schools are locked but the doors are propped open anyways. Nurturing women are cutting bones, and it's fine, on average.

Randy gains a new perspective from within the soccer pitch. Jason explains the purpose of the power and persistence of bullying while Randy resorts simply to punching. Fealty is pledged to anachronistic knaves while animals remain absolutely brutal. Randy coaxes Jason’s opinions on the hot topic of controversial books.

Randy and Jason rudely scoff at other dads. Road bikes are garbage, while Dutch bikes are the comfort that everyone needs. Jason buys lawn signs and finds the local politics amazing. Randy is dismayed by the overturned proposal. Jason reassures the write-in that we aren't going anywhere.

Randy and Jason are skeptical, while someone's looking for a payday. Jason dives into Randy's family meeting and is shocked at the priorities. Randy wants to buy one of everything, as long as it's in color and electric. Jason needs to understand why iMessage is the way it is but Randy will still give everyone a sticker, especially for 40-minute showers.

Randy and Jason aren't good at Valentine’s day but are at least self aware about it and trying to do better. There's a chip getting in the way of Randy saving money on Printer ink. Meanwhile influencers are making huge money on hydration and the girls are wearing half shirts. Randy and Jason discuss all the wrong approaches about shaving, what to wear, how to smell, and how to chew, for boys and girls.

Randy attempts camp registration, will he get a spot? What about all this physical education, can our kids walk our way out of this so they can learn some life skills, like how to clean Airpods? Or is that what the robot is for? it's awful tall. Will Jason's car survive the Polar Vortex, and are the long underwear really necessary? How high can a jet fly and how come it can't catch a balloon?

Jason embraces the thing he hates. Randy suggests being objective is important on committees. Jason has some self-introspection now that his name is on the ballot. In the end, what do we do with the war chest? What about the half-kid? Dr. Voice makes a return as does the kid being tossed from years ago.

Randy and Jason explore this phase of life, and why using the right brain is still helpful. Everyone's ungrateful and keeps destroying the kitchen, yet we will still take them skiing. We are getting pretentious about our experiences though. Randy proposes a new revenue stream, Jason is skeptical, but willing to look, it's just that it's unclear where the x-rays will come from. Yes, when doing math, the units and work matter. What does consent mean when it comes to China, TikTok.com and our two year olds?

Jason's back at it with the AI (Hope you are enjoying the episode art) with weird Dall-e crowd-sourced images after Randy Shows him the amazing sub Reddit. But there are no more single-digit kids so it's on to the Grandkids. Some more deep AI talk while we raise 1,000s of virtual kids and teach them all calculus at age 8. Randy's got some shenanigans going on at the food pantry, but he's not in a Lexus, and no one's judging anyone! Public electricians' salaries are available and there are six million of them. Nevertheless, Randy has to run the Ski-Club for free and everyone lets him take their kids, but the school is concerned.

Jason loses his mind playing with ChatGPT and Randy introduces Jason to the nightmares of Dall-E! Spoiler alert! There's a World Cup recap, who watched and who was busy playing tackle basketball! Randy asks Jason who are the Americans and what are their plans for the holidays.

The Teens can't communicate so clearly but they can clearly consume YouTube shorts! How do kids for core memories if they aren't involved, and Jason realizes he's being way too harsh and should just shaddup! A few good relationships is all it takes while addicted to Geometry Dash. Kurgesagt drops a new video and the views render Jason speachless, and Randy is ok with all of it.

Randy and Jason want to make sure that you woman isn't dealing with a man child. So make your bed like Admiral McRaven says to do. Also, if you have a speed interview, show up, like most of the kids do. Yet, we all lack executive function and weird quirks which is why we would like the kids to interact with others! Should we get some DBD Cast Noggin Boss? 

It's time for Christmas shopping, at least for the old people, and boy do they have oddities. Randy tips off the opposing teams so he takes things private. They both are deep in the weeds of YouTube and want to understand the meta. All the while Jason is very distracted by Sam Pilgrim and the wooden wheels

Randy approves of stuffing wrappers back in the bag, even peanut shells. Jason's helmet was a success, the rest of the costume not so much, no hair was lost at least. Randy is looking for ways to measure fitness but can't predict the time between the beeps. A 100 mile run or over 48 Soccer league? There are insights of the family game night dynamic while Randy fixes the printer.

Randy has to carpool but provides the snacks to all the soccer teams beforehand. Jason “Ok boomers” himself but has the fixes for society. Is it something we are doing wrong, or just the natural course of changing times? Surly boys, drunk kids, executive function, clouds of baby powder, taunting teenagers are all related.

Randy gets Covid, finally, and improves his time. Jason has a weight loss plan. Are people just giving up and lazy and Why are they looking back and not forward? Jason wants to be content, but feels like a fat slob. Everyone can do something! Randy has a new hobby filming … you guessed it… soccer games.

In case someone needs to be reminded today ... Suicide is bad, just awful and no solution for anything in any situation, call 988 and talk to someone. Covid catches up with Randy at long last, and he is seizing the downtime to buy cameras and record all the soccer. Jason commentates a game for the listeners and just won’t stop even after repeatedly saying he would. While there is not much too say, there are always productivity tips and advice on how to run an endowment.

Jason’s in over his head with costumes and lawn mowers. There’s too many projects and Randy suggests management. Everyone doesn’t need to be super psyched but Randy will record the games anyways and enjoy the process. Randy is doing some grocery math while Jason underestimates the kids, and overestimates himself at the same time.

Jason standing up for TBOY ! While Randy offers to wear a thong while taking us on a bug detour. We celebrate our kids ability to … tie their shoes. Jason goes to scout camp and actually thinks the tents aren’t so bad, and the kids are impressive. Thirty-five miles on the Northville Placid Trail […]

Jason has a lecture about being in the moment. Forget fomo, ignore the greener grass, and enjoy horse camp while you are there. Randy engages the FOMO and rides all by himself. The PMC goes well but Randy gets a scary call right before. And Jason asks all the questions about the emergency medical issue. […]

Jason and Randy bring in the running goals. But first they pick the kids up from camp and it goes well. Randy goes rafting with the hillbillies but his speech isn’t slurred. Randy quits a cushy youth job because there is absolutely no way he is cleaning that up. The kids are indignant that their […]

Randy picks the kids up and has no idea what to expect. Jason is looking for ways to outsource parenting. Messaging in this day and age. Randy goes on a dam hilly bill trip and Jason can relate. They can’t get wheat but they can set some long term goals.

Jason’s sick again and Randy’s off to the Vineyard, biking to the island’s island yet never knowing of the story of the bridge. How do the ferries work and how do you get the fireworks across. In D.C. Jason’s not shooting them in traffic, yet the cops don’t seem to notice. And, of course, we […]

Randy should go to camp but he’s trying to be productive while the kids are away at camp. Jason wants the kids to be independent but not this independent, as in … respond the text already! The scavenger hunt was a  huge success. Randy is thrown by Jason faking but he can’t tell if he’s […]

Randy plans an epic party and Jason’s driving the details. 30 pounds of dry ice is nuts, but 50 pounds makes sense. Sound Bar judgment comes on a little hard, even though surround systems are actually better. Big math is fun, but hard, yet … order of magnitude is achieved. How do you make the […]

Jason and Randy discuss the girls’ hair, and endless combing. The James’ throw a party and the kids have figured out the loophole. Tree Nuts are dangerous. Teach good decisions. Lack of accessibility is part of the challenge and double standards are summarized. – recorded on 5/31/2022

Randy and Jason unfortunately have to address guns, cops and schools again. The girls and boys appear to be coming back together. Are things improving, especially for the kids? Eat more broccoli and enjoying Tom Cruise smiling! – recorded: 5/24/2022

Randy and Jason discuss Prometheus and stardust theories. Randy drives the school bus and Jason is wildly confused with Randy’s contrition. What’s fair in team sports? Why won’t the kids simply shoulder fake around the opponent and score? Randy drives the School Bus and gets McDonalds at the mall. The boy needs expensive gear now […]

Randy and Jason celebrate Mother’s Day not Wife’s day, Randy with a card, but it’s not at all what you would expect. Who’s 50, and when did that happen? Don’t put tomatoes in a fruit salad no matter how intelligent you are. How the kids handle the dance pre-party and is it as never wracking? […]

How many web forms are Randy and Jason filling out in duplicate or triplicate? The money is being used to buy candy and maybe a car. The new clothes with tags still on them are ending up on bags. Who can wrap their head around the idea of 46 Billion dollars?

Randy installs a led light strip, while Jason can’t decide. Ebikes sound cool, but how much are they? Facebook marketplace is breaking the rules, while old timey video games are just fine. Taxes, taxes, taxes!

Randy and Jason are biking and running, one overnight. Some dudes are oddly disappearing on group runs. Where are they going? Making playgrounds accessible is a numbers game. Gender studies degrees are fine, if you can afford it and aren’t running out of steam.

Randy and Jason gush about Roland Deschain, his Ka-Tet and Sai King. Who’s got a video game addiction and who wears Chinese shirts? Randy doesn’t like all the winning. Is a leather diary worth the cost, and how does that eBike work?

Jason is struggling, hard, and Randy has the answer in a special resource. Are the problems the same when one just wants to go to school later? What about Teen Town, are we dancing or playing Foursquare and why are all the girls crying? Randy reminds us to be intentional, especially skiing across a pond.

Randy and Jason do an awful job of celebrating National Woman’s Day. Grace Hopper was amazing and Alan Turing was pretty good too, for a boy. Naked men on motorcycles are not cool, not even in the woods, and the benefits of objectification are discussed. Jason is not smooth, but the chairlift gives opportunities.

Randy and Jason discuss the invasion of Ukraine and what it could mean and how wildly unprepared they are. The could quench thirst, but that’s about it. There’s no more wild cows and Jason is in disbelief, meanwhile Randy’s made up entirely of stardust.

The COVID recovery is still ongoing for Jason. The kids are processing a death. Randy gets hit on his commute … by a wine bottle. The big trip to the city means two instagram accounts. And we will watch the big game but we wish they would valentine.

The Fitz’s are dealing with even more Covid, doubtful it will ever end. The skiing is happening but the shared experiences are very different. The goat retires, but who is following him, really? And what did people do before computers, it’s incomprehensible. There are terrible doctors and we’re not ready for the metaverse.

Jason congratulates Mr. Ortiz on his HOF acknowledgement! We get some mail about the motor coaches and Randy’s validated but Jason is flipping over it. Why are there so many banks and why are they so very fancy? Who is going for School Council and are they ready for the hard hitting issues? Pro tips […]

Covid land on Dads Being Dads and someone’s hurting big time! But the boy wants another R/C car and Randy wonders if there are benefits to being more capitalistic. Motivation follows action and where desire ends, discipline begins, or something like that. Kids have to train, even though we never even remotely considered it.

Randy and Jason realize they are on the cell phones all night long because the settings are hacked. And the lights are left on and it’s costing dollars. The guy at the rink has been here all day, no one can draw a snowflake let alone a hippopotamus and everyone gets a gingerbread house. They […]

Randy and Jason are never ending providing homework help. And they are too focused on the grades. Jason asks what would happen if money was no object, you know because of the gift season. Turns out the lizard brain is behind all of this.

Jason and Randy are over invested in the kids and it’s causing some flawed decisions. The cat was bitten, but nothing’s broken. A COVID remedy is real, but will Jason take it before Vitamin I? And Randy hacks his son’s Kahoots!

Jason comes in hot, late, time’s short and grades are flying in.  Randy realizes what talking to 8th graders is actually like. Social ties are unravelling. But the dance goes on. You should date so and so, but not too much seven in heaven. Always practice empathy, by the way is her leg broken?

Jason detects Omicron and explains to Randy who is talking about the mother of innovation. Oprah never cooks, we aren’t fooled Tovala Oven. Jason’s boy won’t talk, but we’re still trying and will make deposits anyways. There’s such a thing as a Smart Sock but the FDA won’t have any of it. Randy goes away […]

Jason and Randy wrap up the season with more soccer talk about who is being poorly coached and who is running Beep Tests. The stress of college is setting in already and books are being read. Should we just get our name on the truck instead? Recruiting is challenging, but that’s mostly self-inflicted. And what […]

Rand and Jason take a deep dive into some money and share thoughts on where they get their financial advice. How does money even work and what was wampum? Who likes cryptocurrency and who doesn’t? And there’s some academics and what achievement means.

Randy still won’t answer the phone even if he’s lost. Jason wants someone he knows to call. As always, don’t mow down the pedestrians and store your money in buckets. Then you can buy Rubick’s Cube Lube. Back to cell phones and they are the worst even if they teach you how to play guitar.

Randy has some financial conversations with the folks. Jason reads more, real, email and recommends against being like daddy. And how to manage the toddler bed. Randy dusts off the newborn skills and there are many, many soccer pictures.