Listen, They're Fine

Is Halloween harmless fun or is it a holiday celebrating the dark forces of Satan? Should looking at sea turtles be a right for all or just a privilege of the wealthy elite? Are school jog-a-thons big scams? All these questions and more on this week's episode PLUS Dad jokes from beyond the grave!

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Bubba recommends the daily newsletter from SNOPES.com (yes that website is still going strong)

John recommends sitting down and writing letters to your kids to be opened years in the future

Bubba has a new haircut that is making him a hit with the ladies, John gets to learn about our Lord and Savior Jesus through the twisted mind behind the famous Chick Tracts comics. Plus we want YOU to call US at 323 435-5686 and leave a voicemail.

Recommendations: Joseph Gordon Levitt's Conversation at the United Nations about AI (https://youtu.be/3fgxeq4Nrm8?si=O55JpPEMKGslkFOy)
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The NYT Daily Podcast Episode, "When AI Comes for your Purpose in Life" (https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/13/podcasts/the-daily/mathematicians-problem-ai-jobs.html)

We celebrate our 50th episode with a special guest, Professional Sports Dad and overall good dude, JOHN SOLDANO.

Discussions include: How to talk to your wife about wanting more kids so you can start a basketball team. Does letting your children sleep in your bed after a nightmare turn them into jabronis? And what to do when you catch your son stealing cash from your wallet?

It's an episode you won't want to miss!

Bubba's long awaited yard sale finally happened and had some unexpected visitors. John takes a no-kids trip to Las Vegas with his wife and rekindles his Punk Rock roots. Plus a bonus conversation about all the wrong ways your kid can interact with the family dog.

John's son has started sneaking out of the house at night (but not how you'd expect) and Bubba has another misadventure in the Port of Long Beach. Plus an in-depth discussion on the dos and don't of roughhousing with your kids.

John's passport appointment takes an awkward turn and Bubba has a pitch for an erotic novel set in the Old West. Plus an explainer for the non-terminally online person about the Ed Sheeran discourse and a story about trying to dig a tunnel to escape 1st grade.

John recounts a recent near skunking experience and a run in with a would be thief at his beloved Legoland. Bubba has a bone to pick with seagulls but loves the doves that have nested at this house. But both of them can agree that 5th graders really need to wear deodorant.

Bubba and John swap stories about getting in trouble as reckless teen boys and worry whether their sons will follow in their footsteps. Plus a discussion about what it truly means to "Never Forget" September 11th and a recommendation for the best family film of the year, Coyote Vs. Acme

A Foo Fighters concert sparks a debate about whether Dave Grohl is a good dude and the guys discuss the best way to teach your kids about bicycle safety. Plus advice on what to do when your son hides your iPad.

Bubba has a bone to pick with Keith Chapman the creator of the hit television series Paw Patrol and John takes the opportunity to turn a family snorkeling trip into a learning experience about how you don't always get what you want. Plus a lively discussion of whether WiFi is a human right. This week's LTF recommendation is the children's book All the World by Liz Scanlon, available at your local public library.

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Bubba wrestles with the moral dilemma of whether to put a squirrel out of its misery, John feels down in the dumps now that summer is over and his kids are going back to school, plus the ugly truth about 15 minute swim school is finally revealed.

On this week's episode of guys discuss Bubba's new hairstyle, what a grief support group is really like and his recent appearance on the morning news. Plus John shares a harrowing tale of encountering a stranger during one of his regular night walks. John also recommends the children's book It's Not the Stork!: A Book about Girls, Boys, Babies, Bodies, Families and Friends by Robie H. Harris. It's an episode you won't want to miss!

On this week's episode the guys debate the finer points of what counts as an "everything shower", whether's Bubba's daughter's therapist is trolling him and whether it's safe to drink well water when you're visiting family out in the country.

On this week’s episode, Bubba has returned from his trip back home to Michigan and has decided that we, the common folk, should no longer be allowed the privilege of jet travel. Meanwhile John takes his children on a walk down memory lane to a magical past when malls were places you actually wanted to spend time in.

On this week's episode of Listen, They're Fine Bubba recounts how his son kissed a girl then proceeded to get in a fistfight, while John explains the concept of a "Fugler Doll" and why his kids are obsessed with them.

Summer is in full swing here at the Listen, They're Fine Podcast. This week the guys discuss how to find the best spot at the beach, the struggle of being both prepared as a parent and leaving room to be spontaneous with your kids, and what to do when your children keep losing their shoes.

Bubba is traveling with his family but the Listen, They're Fine guys still found time to get together to watch some of their old family home movies. Enjoy this special episode featuring a trip down to the old swimming hole, uncles wielding crossbows and the Amish performing traditional folk music.

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A trip to the San Diego Safari Park leads to some grumpy kids and Bubba learns the hard way that forgetting to pay your electric bill has consequences. Also the guys share all the ways that their wives are more productive then them. Plus a PSA on the danger of eating too many popsicles.

On this week's episode of Listen, They're Fine the guys discuss the phenomena of "Fun-Uncles" and the ethical implications of sending your kids to Vacation Bible Schools instead of an expensive summer camp.

Father's Day is a time to reflect on all the blessings that come with being a family man. It's also an opportunity to air grievances about your children and significant others. On this episode the guys share some of their favorite "wife gripes", talk about the vortex of negativity that is the Nextdoor App as well as recommend some of their favorite movies to watch with the family.