Listen, They're Fine Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:00:03 -0400 https://www.listentheyrefine.com/episodes/ en © 2026 Listen, They're Fine yes 89a6b816-c1c4-5462-a89a-64cbf9259136 listentheyrefine@gmail.com Brandon (Bubba) Ogborn & John Ahern episodic true Listen, They're Fine is the brutally honest parenting podcast for anyone tired of perfect families on social media. Hosts Bubba and John are best friends and neighbors with wildly different approaches to raising kids. Bubba's the chaos parent - wine mom energy, creative solutions, and yes, his 4-year-old knows some colorful language. John's the engineer dad with color-coded schedules, researched gear recommendations, and theories about everything.

Each week, they dive into the beautiful disaster of modern parenting - from navigating school politics to dealing with their own childhood trauma while trying not to mess up their kids. Expect heated debates about screen time, birthday party etiquette, and whether goldfish crackers count as a food group. 

This isn't gentle parenting advice from certified experts. This is two regular dads figuring it out in real time, fighting like siblings, and giving you permission to be imperfect. Episodes drop weekly and feature everything from laugh-until-you-cry parenting fails to surprisingly deep conversations about breaking generational cycles.

Warning: Contains explicit language, discussions of mental health, and two grown men admitting they have no idea what they're doing.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Brandon (Bubba) Ogborn & John Ahern listentheyrefine@gmail.com https://storage.buzzsprout.com/m9emuqadfs2xfoosph509j7k52yv?.jpg Listen, They're Fine https://www.listentheyrefine.com/episodes/ Acme vs. Coyote, Forgetting 9/11 and Bad Boys (Episode 45) Acme vs. Coyote, Forgetting 9/11 and Bad Boys (Episode 45) 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

]]> 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

]]> Brandon (Bubba) Ogborn & John Ahern Buzzsprout-19776275 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:00:00 -0400 4651 1 45 full true Uncancelable Rock Stars, Healthy Fear and Dog Park Civil War (Episode 44) Uncancelable Rock Stars, Healthy Fear and Dog Park Civil War (Episode 44) 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. 

]]> 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. 

]]> Brandon (Bubba) Ogborn & John Ahern Buzzsprout-19737437 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:00:00 -0400 4087 1 44 full true Defunding Paw Patrol, Shark Snorkeling & Nurturing Patience (Episode 43) Defunding Paw Patrol, Shark Snorkeling & Nurturing Patience (Episode 43) 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.  

Visit us at www.listentheyrefine.com to experience the entire back-catalog of episodes and email us your topic suggestions/feedback at listentheyrefine@gmail.com

]]> 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.  

Visit us at www.listentheyrefine.com to experience the entire back-catalog of episodes and email us your topic suggestions/feedback at listentheyrefine@gmail.com

]]> Brandon (Bubba) Ogborn & John Ahern Buzzsprout-19703921 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 -0400 4378 1 43 full true Ani DiFranco, Back-to-School Blues and Sibling Violence (Episode 42) Ani DiFranco, Back-to-School Blues and Sibling Violence (Episode 42) 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. 

]]> 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. 

]]> Brandon (Bubba) Ogborn & John Ahern Buzzsprout-19667999 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:00:00 -0400 4802 1 42 full true Early-Onset Old Man Syndrome (Episode 41) Early-Onset Old Man Syndrome (Episode 41) 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 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!

]]> Listen, They're Fine Podcast 68ec648eb5012a0904dbe487:68ec68dc40db4d32108d08c8:6a7b6d24af62926251020e55 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:00:45 -0400 4954 1 41 true “I hate my daughter's therapist & water parks are disgusting” (Episode 40) “I hate my daughter's therapist & water parks are disgusting” (Episode 40) 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 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.

]]> Listen, They're Fine Podcast 68ec648eb5012a0904dbe487:68ec68dc40db4d32108d08c8:6a7106609999ec351950e86b Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:00:38 -0400 2945 1 40 true Air travel is for the 1% & Malls are Dying (Episode 39) Air travel is for the 1% & Malls are Dying (Episode 39) 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, 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.

]]> Listen, They're Fine Podcast 68ec648eb5012a0904dbe487:68ec68dc40db4d32108d08c8:6a68fdbac6756b10015da3e2 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 08:00:36 -0400 3663 1 39 true “I 3D printed you an apology." (Episode 38) “I 3D printed you an apology." (Episode 38) 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Listen, They're Fine Podcast 68ec648eb5012a0904dbe487:68ec68dc40db4d32108d08c8:6a5d7755359c865eb3d63d7a Wed, 22 Jul 2026 08:00:14 -0400 3577 1 38 true Fireworks, Bike Rides and Suspiciously Friendly Beachgoers (Episode 37) Fireworks, Bike Rides and Suspiciously Friendly Beachgoers (Episode 37) 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Listen, They're Fine Podcast 68ec648eb5012a0904dbe487:68ec68dc40db4d32108d08c8:6a56bee8f7d63658fcd39f7a Wed, 15 Jul 2026 08:00:43 -0400 5110 1 37 true Summer Update from Bubba & John Summer Update from Bubba & John Listen, They're Fine Podcast 68ec648eb5012a0904dbe487:68ec68dc40db4d32108d08c8:6a4dbe9f02dccd46a733a4fa Wed, 08 Jul 2026 08:00:09 -0400 311 1 true Tooth Troubles & Tracking my Wife's Movements (Episode 36) Tooth Troubles & Tracking my Wife's Movements (Episode 36) 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Listen, They're Fine Podcast 68ec648eb5012a0904dbe487:68ec68dc40db4d32108d08c8:6a441888cf616e42cd2a34ab Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:00:06 -0400 4656 1 36 true Bible Camp, Funcles and Cotton Candy (Episode 35) Bible Camp, Funcles and Cotton Candy (Episode 35) 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Listen They're Fine Podcast 68ec648eb5012a0904dbe487:68ec68dc40db4d32108d08c8:6a3b5ddce1e2783cb4a94daa Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:00:30 -0400 3956 1 35 false Father’s Day: Wife Gripes (Episode 34) Father’s Day: Wife Gripes (Episode 34) 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Listen, They're Fine Podcast 68ec648eb5012a0904dbe487:68ec68dc40db4d32108d08c8:6a323230f6e6d35ec12e05d7 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:00:46 -0400 4001 1 34 true “Two grapes and a hate crime.” (Episode 33) “Two grapes and a hate crime.” (Episode 33) Listen, They're Fine isn't afraid to ask the tough questions like, "is it ever okay to spank your child?" and "is it ethical to take your kid into the voting booth with you on election day?" plus Bubba recounts his challenging weekend of solo parenting while his wife is on a ladies trip and John gets real about why he doesn't like tapas.

]]> Listen, They're Fine isn't afraid to ask the tough questions like, "is it ever okay to spank your child?" and "is it ethical to take your kid into the voting booth with you on election day?" plus Bubba recounts his challenging weekend of solo parenting while his wife is on a ladies trip and John gets real about why he doesn't like tapas.

]]> Listen, They're Fine Podcast 68ec648eb5012a0904dbe487:68ec68dc40db4d32108d08c8:6a28e3aaaef9cb0a39316f48 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:00:19 -0400 6482 1 33 true Axe Murderers, TikTok Toys and The Great Hackysack Shortage - (Episode 32) Axe Murderers, TikTok Toys and The Great Hackysack Shortage - (Episode 32) A new wrinkle is added to a childhood story about the axe murderer next door with a special call-in appearance by none other than John's Mom! Plus Bubba provides an update on his daughter's beatboxing career as well as a discussion about Stater Brothers Grocery and how to disconnect from your work brain while with the family.

]]> A new wrinkle is added to a childhood story about the axe murderer next door with a special call-in appearance by none other than John's Mom! Plus Bubba provides an update on his daughter's beatboxing career as well as a discussion about Stater Brothers Grocery and how to disconnect from your work brain while with the family.

]]> Listen, They're Fine Podcast 68ec648eb5012a0904dbe487:68ec68dc40db4d32108d08c8:6a1e28290ac15403b8520ca9 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:00:39 -0400 6114 1 32 true “Cancer-free at LEGOLAND” (Episode 31) “Cancer-free at LEGOLAND” (Episode 31) Now that pee wee baseball season is over John and his family can focus on their real passion, trips to LEGOLAND. Meanwhile Bubba's family trip to Las Vegas is nearly derailed by a sudden and potentially deadly testicle diagnosis. What will happen next?! Tune in for another exciting episode of Listen, They’re Fine!

Weekly Recommendations:

Bubba recommends letting your kids explore the playground at the John Wayne airport & John recommends the Michael J. Fox memior FUTURE BOY (available in convenient audiobook format)

]]> Now that pee wee baseball season is over John and his family can focus on their real passion, trips to LEGOLAND. Meanwhile Bubba's family trip to Las Vegas is nearly derailed by a sudden and potentially deadly testicle diagnosis. What will happen next?! Tune in for another exciting episode of Listen, They’re Fine!

Weekly Recommendations:

Bubba recommends letting your kids explore the playground at the John Wayne airport & John recommends the Michael J. Fox memior FUTURE BOY (available in convenient audiobook format)

]]> Listen, They're Fine Podcast 68ec648eb5012a0904dbe487:68ec68dc40db4d32108d08c8:6a14ec4b342da406d7697f23 Wed, 27 May 2026 08:00:49 -0400 5592 1 31 false “Every school has a Chaz Danger.” (Episode 30) “Every school has a Chaz Danger.” (Episode 30) On this week's episode of Listen, They Fine the guys tackle of topic of how to deal with a child who is developing a bad habit of lying and whether popular culture was too hard on Ashlee Simpson.

Recommendations:

John recommends the new Social Distortion album, Born to Kill

Bubba recommends going all out at your next trip to the beach with the kids

]]> On this week's episode of Listen, They Fine the guys tackle of topic of how to deal with a child who is developing a bad habit of lying and whether popular culture was too hard on Ashlee Simpson.

Recommendations:

John recommends the new Social Distortion album, Born to Kill

Bubba recommends going all out at your next trip to the beach with the kids

]]> Listen, They're Fine Podcast 68ec648eb5012a0904dbe487:68ec68dc40db4d32108d08c8:6a0b334713b321397174fe5c Wed, 20 May 2026 08:00:01 -0400 4582 1 30 true “Who poops on an airplane?!” (Episode 29) “Who poops on an airplane?!” (Episode 29) On this week's episode Bubba recounts his recent family adventures in Wisconsin and John experiences the thrill of chaperoning a pack of wild children on the school field trip to the aquarium. Plus some pro-tips on how to save big on a hair transplant and what to do when your UBER drive won't stop talking.

Recommendations:

John recommends watching the James Cameron Director's Cut of the movie ALIENS and patroning your local furniture maker to get a surprisingly affordable price on a new couch.

Bubba recommends that amusement parks become publicly owned enterprises as a way to stop the rampant price gouging of families.

]]> On this week's episode Bubba recounts his recent family adventures in Wisconsin and John experiences the thrill of chaperoning a pack of wild children on the school field trip to the aquarium. Plus some pro-tips on how to save big on a hair transplant and what to do when your UBER drive won't stop talking.

Recommendations:

John recommends watching the James Cameron Director's Cut of the movie ALIENS and patroning your local furniture maker to get a surprisingly affordable price on a new couch.

Bubba recommends that amusement parks become publicly owned enterprises as a way to stop the rampant price gouging of families.

]]> Listen, They're Fine Podcast 68ec648eb5012a0904dbe487:68ec68dc40db4d32108d08c8:6a03ab80e4c1da6cace00f91 Wed, 13 May 2026 08:00:50 -0400 6027 1 29 true “Sometimes winning the fight feels worse…” (Episode 28) “Sometimes winning the fight feels worse…” (Episode 28) On a very special episode of Listen, They're Fine we have a surprise guest of John's Dad reminiscing about his party days in the mid-1980s, plus Bubba shares some words of wisdom about how to make sure all your kids feel included in their sibling's birthday celebrations.

Recommendations:

John recommends THE FUN JUNGLE mystery book series for kids and the memior "In a Sunburned Country" by Bill Bryson for adults

Bubba recommends listening to The Smashing Pumpkins and cooking your family a delicious fondant potato dish from the Groovy Foodie Sarah Bahn (link)

]]> On a very special episode of Listen, They're Fine we have a surprise guest of John's Dad reminiscing about his party days in the mid-1980s, plus Bubba shares some words of wisdom about how to make sure all your kids feel included in their sibling's birthday celebrations.

Recommendations:

John recommends THE FUN JUNGLE mystery book series for kids and the memior "In a Sunburned Country" by Bill Bryson for adults

Bubba recommends listening to The Smashing Pumpkins and cooking your family a delicious fondant potato dish from the Groovy Foodie Sarah Bahn (link)

]]> Listen, They're Fine Podcast 68ec648eb5012a0904dbe487:68ec68dc40db4d32108d08c8:69f7f8ba97901e7774df24d5 Wed, 06 May 2026 08:00:08 -0400 4891 1 28 true My Son is a Proud Toy Gun Owner (Episode 27) My Son is a Proud Toy Gun Owner (Episode 27) On this week's episode of Listen, They're Fine the guys discuss the evils of doo-wop music, what could be done to improve school talent shows and how turn your children's neighborhood lemonade stand into a viral hit on Instagram.

]]> On this week's episode of Listen, They're Fine the guys discuss the evils of doo-wop music, what could be done to improve school talent shows and how turn your children's neighborhood lemonade stand into a viral hit on Instagram.

]]> Listen, They're Fine Podcast 68ec648eb5012a0904dbe487:68ec68dc40db4d32108d08c8:69ecedf2c793c279a2e97f9f Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:00:11 -0400 4337 1 27 true “My wife could beat up your husband.” (Episode 26) “My wife could beat up your husband.” (Episode 26) On this week's episode the guys tell a harrowing tale about how far they would go to protect their families at an Orange County hamburger restaurant. Plus Bubba makes a call to action for dads to get more involved in the PTA and John shares his best practices for organizing a neighborhood scavenger hunt that's guaranteed to keep your kids busy for approximately 25 minutes.

]]> On this week's episode the guys tell a harrowing tale about how far they would go to protect their families at an Orange County hamburger restaurant. Plus Bubba makes a call to action for dads to get more involved in the PTA and John shares his best practices for organizing a neighborhood scavenger hunt that's guaranteed to keep your kids busy for approximately 25 minutes.

]]> Listen, They're Fine Podcast 68ec648eb5012a0904dbe487:68ec68dc40db4d32108d08c8:69e83aac95cf0c77fbedc8f2 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:04:14 -0400 5327 1 26 true Knife fight with a kitchen rat (Episode 25) Knife fight with a kitchen rat (Episode 25) When is it appropriate to swap out your kid’s dead pet for a near identical alive one?

Find out on this week’s special mini-sode of Listen They’re Fine, when Bubba and John share their expertise on how to properly deal with animals in the family home. (both the welcome and unwelcome kind)

]]> When is it appropriate to swap out your kid’s dead pet for a near identical alive one?

Find out on this week’s special mini-sode of Listen They’re Fine, when Bubba and John share their expertise on how to properly deal with animals in the family home. (both the welcome and unwelcome kind)

]]> Listen, They're Fine Podcast 68ec648eb5012a0904dbe487:68ec68dc40db4d32108d08c8:69e046c2d5642c55bf5251a1 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:15:39 -0400 2199 1 25 true Hot Teacher Pyramid Scheme (Episode 24) Hot Teacher Pyramid Scheme (Episode 24) Easter is time of renewal but also a time for your children to throw a tantrum and hurl plastic eggs at your head. Plus Bubba recounts the time his schoolteacher pressured to sign him up with AMWAY.

Recommendations:

John recommends listening to the music of Swedish singer-songwriter and guitarist Jose Gonzalez

Bubba recommends visiting your local McDonald's to try their new BIG ARCH hamburger sandwich

]]> Easter is time of renewal but also a time for your children to throw a tantrum and hurl plastic eggs at your head. Plus Bubba recounts the time his schoolteacher pressured to sign him up with AMWAY.

Recommendations:

John recommends listening to the music of Swedish singer-songwriter and guitarist Jose Gonzalez

Bubba recommends visiting your local McDonald's to try their new BIG ARCH hamburger sandwich

]]> Listen, They're Fine Podcast 68ec648eb5012a0904dbe487:68ec68dc40db4d32108d08c8:69d5611830cad97087ce0721 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:00:06 -0400 5075 1 24 true “Children of the Old World” (Episode 23) “Children of the Old World” (Episode 23) What's the best way to celebrate Easter with your kids? Do you make an offering of painted eggs to the pagan bunny spirts or enjoy a crucifixion reenactment at your local megachurch? Plus the guys discuss mosquitos, biohacking and what to do when you catch your son stealing.

This week's recommendations:

Bubba recommends listing to the band RADIOHEAD (particularly the album OK COMPUTER) plus the comedian Sarah Haskin's YouTube series TARGET WOMEN.

John recommends the Netflix documentary "The Rise of the Red Hot Chili Peppers: Our Brother, Hillel"

]]> What's the best way to celebrate Easter with your kids? Do you make an offering of painted eggs to the pagan bunny spirts or enjoy a crucifixion reenactment at your local megachurch? Plus the guys discuss mosquitos, biohacking and what to do when you catch your son stealing.

This week's recommendations:

Bubba recommends listing to the band RADIOHEAD (particularly the album OK COMPUTER) plus the comedian Sarah Haskin's YouTube series TARGET WOMEN.

John recommends the Netflix documentary "The Rise of the Red Hot Chili Peppers: Our Brother, Hillel"

]]> Listen, They're Fine Podcast 68ec648eb5012a0904dbe487:68ec68dc40db4d32108d08c8:69cc4e99b3c6707f85ba2eec Wed, 01 Apr 2026 06:00:47 -0400 5031 1 23 true “No cosmic questions at bedtime.” (Episode 22) “No cosmic questions at bedtime.” (Episode 22) On this week's episode Bubba & John talk about the highs and lows of attending a birthday party at the local trampoline park, at what point does deep tongue kissing cross the line into full on sex, and which colonge is appropriate to wear to the beach.

This week's recommendation include: The movie ETERNITY (2025) available on Apple TV, the book "It's Not the Stork!: A Book About Girls, Boys, Babies, Bodies, Families and Friends" by Robie H. Harris and Michael Emberley & taking the whole family out for a day of Ocean Kayaking.

]]> On this week's episode Bubba & John talk about the highs and lows of attending a birthday party at the local trampoline park, at what point does deep tongue kissing cross the line into full on sex, and which colonge is appropriate to wear to the beach.

This week's recommendation include: The movie ETERNITY (2025) available on Apple TV, the book "It's Not the Stork!: A Book About Girls, Boys, Babies, Bodies, Families and Friends" by Robie H. Harris and Michael Emberley & taking the whole family out for a day of Ocean Kayaking.

]]> Listen, They're Fine Podcast 68ec648eb5012a0904dbe487:68ec68dc40db4d32108d08c8:69c0c93713cb310dffd9196e Wed, 25 Mar 2026 06:00:44 -0400 4852 1 22 true “The dog eats at the top of the hour." (Episode 21) “The dog eats at the top of the hour." (Episode 21) On the latest episode of Listen They're Fine the guys discuss how to construct a winning wooden car for the Cub Scouts Pinewood Derby, debate who is more addicted to their phones (old people or children) and break down exactly what they did to upset their wives this past week. Plus Bubba unveils his favorite joke of all time.

visit www.listentheyrefine.com for bonus content

]]> On the latest episode of Listen They're Fine the guys discuss how to construct a winning wooden car for the Cub Scouts Pinewood Derby, debate who is more addicted to their phones (old people or children) and break down exactly what they did to upset their wives this past week. Plus Bubba unveils his favorite joke of all time.

visit www.listentheyrefine.com for bonus content

]]> Listen, They're Fine Podcast 68ec648eb5012a0904dbe487:68ec68dc40db4d32108d08c8:69b86b3f2b179760e781f1a3 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 06:00:41 -0400 5669 1 21 true “Vacation is over, come get these kids.” (Episode 20) “Vacation is over, come get these kids.” (Episode 20) On this week's episode the guys dig deep into the differences between bat mitzvahs vs. quinceañeras (like which is more fun to drink at). As well as bemoan the fact that once you hit 40, the hip, cool speakeasy bars stop letting you in. Plus some tips on staying sane while your wife is out of town.

Recommendations:

John recommends you listen to the the audiobook of "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep" by Phillip K. Dick

Bubba suggests Raw Dogging (no headphones, no distractions) while walking around a public park

]]> On this week's episode the guys dig deep into the differences between bat mitzvahs vs. quinceañeras (like which is more fun to drink at). As well as bemoan the fact that once you hit 40, the hip, cool speakeasy bars stop letting you in. Plus some tips on staying sane while your wife is out of town.

Recommendations:

John recommends you listen to the the audiobook of "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep" by Phillip K. Dick

Bubba suggests Raw Dogging (no headphones, no distractions) while walking around a public park

]]> Listen, They're Fine Podcast 68ec648eb5012a0904dbe487:68ec68dc40db4d32108d08c8:69b03ec04ff3f22e05e4fb61 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 06:00:42 -0400 5920 1 20 true “You can’t talk that way to a Veteran.” (Episode 19) “You can’t talk that way to a Veteran.” (Episode 19) On this week's episode we celebrate the life of Bubba's elderly neighbor Gertrude, plus share some thoughts on what is fair when it comes to street parking. It's an episode you won't want to miss!

Recommendations:

Bubba wants you to read West of Eden by Jean Stein

John offers a pro tip on three-day weekend trips with the family. Make it just a one night stay and beat the traffic!

]]> On this week's episode we celebrate the life of Bubba's elderly neighbor Gertrude, plus share some thoughts on what is fair when it comes to street parking. It's an episode you won't want to miss!

Recommendations:

Bubba wants you to read West of Eden by Jean Stein

John offers a pro tip on three-day weekend trips with the family. Make it just a one night stay and beat the traffic!

]]> Listen, They're Fine Podcast 68ec648eb5012a0904dbe487:68ec68dc40db4d32108d08c8:69a4e73cc8abbf7f26830979 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 06:00:22 -0500 5412 1 19 true “The Dog Ate a Grape, call 911” (Episode 18) “The Dog Ate a Grape, call 911” (Episode 18) Did you know that building furniture forts for your children can be hazardous to your health? But not nearly as hazardous as certain fruits and vegetables are to dogs. Plus the guys share their advice on how to tactfully handle a neighbor with a messy yard.

Recommendations:

Bubba suggests taking your kids to the local diner and talk to old people

John wants you to visit the local exotic pet shop with your kids

]]> Did you know that building furniture forts for your children can be hazardous to your health? But not nearly as hazardous as certain fruits and vegetables are to dogs. Plus the guys share their advice on how to tactfully handle a neighbor with a messy yard.

Recommendations:

Bubba suggests taking your kids to the local diner and talk to old people

John wants you to visit the local exotic pet shop with your kids

]]> Listen, They're Fine Podcast 68ec648eb5012a0904dbe487:68ec68dc40db4d32108d08c8:6997a218dfa5970301cb9364 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:00:54 -0500 4231 1 18 true Someone's in the kitchen with Bubba. (Episode 17) Someone's in the kitchen with Bubba. (Episode 17) John tackles the daily challenge of packing school lunches for his boys, while Bubba takes his kids on a tour of a ghost ship with some unexpected results. Plus bonus conversations on the finer points of grilling and whether your child deserves to have a chair thrown at them.

Recommendations: John wants you to watch the HBO Series True Detective (Season One) & Bubba wants you to listen to the music of Bob Seger.

]]> John tackles the daily challenge of packing school lunches for his boys, while Bubba takes his kids on a tour of a ghost ship with some unexpected results. Plus bonus conversations on the finer points of grilling and whether your child deserves to have a chair thrown at them.

Recommendations: John wants you to watch the HBO Series True Detective (Season One) & Bubba wants you to listen to the music of Bob Seger.

]]> Listen, They're Fine Podcast 68ec648eb5012a0904dbe487:68ec68dc40db4d32108d08c8:698e141cd520350cd7aab8e0 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 06:00:41 -0500 3510 1 17 true “I'm Done Parenting for this Evening...” (Episode 16) “I'm Done Parenting for this Evening...” (Episode 16) On this week's episode of Listen They're Fine the guys discuss how to talk to your kids about their classmates with special needs, when it's appropriate to take out your penis in front of guests and the finer details of caring for the family dog.

Recommendations:John loves the WAKING UP Mediation smartphone app by Sam Harris

Brandon recommends the movie ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER directed by Paul Thomas Anderson

]]> On this week's episode of Listen They're Fine the guys discuss how to talk to your kids about their classmates with special needs, when it's appropriate to take out your penis in front of guests and the finer details of caring for the family dog.

Recommendations:John loves the WAKING UP Mediation smartphone app by Sam Harris

Brandon recommends the movie ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER directed by Paul Thomas Anderson

]]> Listen, They're Fine Podcast 68ec648eb5012a0904dbe487:68ec68dc40db4d32108d08c8:6982617bf4d1503b1bca3aec Wed, 11 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0500 4041 1 16 true “Daddy, why is that lady eating dirt?" (Episode 15) “Daddy, why is that lady eating dirt?" (Episode 15) Listen, They're Fine Podcast 68ec648eb5012a0904dbe487:68ec68dc40db4d32108d08c8:69754d4a4e3fdf7e25419a74 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0500 4488 1 15 true We Built This City on Christian Rock & Roll (Episode 14) We Built This City on Christian Rock & Roll (Episode 14) Listen, They're Fine Podcast 68ec648eb5012a0904dbe487:68ec68dc40db4d32108d08c8:696c65cecb9b640a60acaa20 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0500 5006 1 14 true Team Sports Ruined Hot Tub Night (Episode 13) Team Sports Ruined Hot Tub Night (Episode 13) Listen, They're Fine Podcast 68ec648eb5012a0904dbe487:68ec68dc40db4d32108d08c8:696452bfa4474a54d6b8d300 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 08:47:00 -0500 3609 1 13 true “Save it for the car ride." (Episode 12) “Save it for the car ride." (Episode 12) Listen They're Fine Podcast 68ec648eb5012a0904dbe487:68ec68dc40db4d32108d08c8:6961ac1017eb0d195491c18c Wed, 14 Jan 2026 20:10:00 -0500 6017 1 12 true This New Math is Too Woke (Episode 11) This New Math is Too Woke (Episode 11) Listen, They're Fine Podcast 68ec648eb5012a0904dbe487:68ec68dc40db4d32108d08c8:695b0980830a3d1c89c8d95b Wed, 07 Jan 2026 08:44:00 -0500 3732 1 11 true Having a mental breakdown in Walgreens. (Episode 10) Having a mental breakdown in Walgreens. (Episode 10) Listen, They're Fine Podcast 68ec648eb5012a0904dbe487:68ec68dc40db4d32108d08c8:69546e72b0841c78e21acfe9 Wed, 31 Dec 2025 08:29:00 -0500 5310 1 10 true “Everyone under 30 looks like a teenager to me.” (Episode 9) “Everyone under 30 looks like a teenager to me.” (Episode 9) Listen, They're Fine Podcast 68ec648eb5012a0904dbe487:68ec68dc40db4d32108d08c8:6945f273abf74e4c77e471bb Wed, 24 Dec 2025 08:48:00 -0500 5125 1 9 true “Do 80's bullies still exist?” (Episode 8) “Do 80's bullies still exist?” (Episode 8) Listen, They're Fine Podcast 68ec648eb5012a0904dbe487:68ec68dc40db4d32108d08c8:69417c0ceda2db4146a63b97 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 08:34:38 -0500 3879 1 8 true “And then the sickness came…” (Episode 7) “And then the sickness came…” (Episode 7) Listen, They're Fine Podcast 68ec648eb5012a0904dbe487:68ec68dc40db4d32108d08c8:69337163ae59de52a879667b Wed, 10 Dec 2025 08:57:00 -0500 4398 1 7 true “Are we going to burn down a Wendy’s?” (Episode 6) “Are we going to burn down a Wendy’s?” (Episode 6) Listen, They're Fine Podcast 68ec648eb5012a0904dbe487:68ec68dc40db4d32108d08c8:692e0511363c5523348996ff Wed, 03 Dec 2025 08:13:00 -0500 5324 1 6 true “My kids keep asking me how I voted.” (Episode 5) “My kids keep asking me how I voted.” (Episode 5) Listen, They're Fine Podcast 68ec648eb5012a0904dbe487:68ec68dc40db4d32108d08c8:6921dd28d6027c13efa411ac Wed, 26 Nov 2025 08:56:00 -0500 4581 1 5 true “My kids don’t KNOW time!” (Episode 4) “My kids don’t KNOW time!” (Episode 4) Listen, They're Fine Podcast 68ec648eb5012a0904dbe487:68ec68dc40db4d32108d08c8:6912542117438a2791fce516 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 06:02:00 -0500 4499 1 4 true “All my grandpa got for Christmas was an orange.” (Episode 3) “All my grandpa got for Christmas was an orange.” (Episode 3) Listen, They're Fine Podcast 68ec648eb5012a0904dbe487:68ec68dc40db4d32108d08c8:69091c529557d76a6925876a Wed, 12 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0500 5389 1 3 true “It’s a garage sale man, no funny business.” (Episode 2) “It’s a garage sale man, no funny business.” (Episode 2) Listen, They're Fine Podcast 68ec648eb5012a0904dbe487:68ec68dc40db4d32108d08c8:69091a4e01fd6f7d702381e7 Wed, 05 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0500 6354 1 2 true “Sidney Poitier will marry my widowed Mother.” (Episode 1) “Sidney Poitier will marry my widowed Mother.” (Episode 1) John shares why his son is a chauvinist when it comes to nighttime underwear and the guys discuss how It's A Wonderful Life is a devastating study of adulthood. Bubba shares how he thought his mother was going to abandon her family for Oscar-winning actor Sidney Portier and makes the case for why caning as punishment should make a comeback.

]]> John shares why his son is a chauvinist when it comes to nighttime underwear and the guys discuss how It's A Wonderful Life is a devastating study of adulthood. Bubba shares how he thought his mother was going to abandon her family for Oscar-winning actor Sidney Portier and makes the case for why caning as punishment should make a comeback.

]]> Listen, They're Fine Podcast 68ec648eb5012a0904dbe487:68ec68dc40db4d32108d08c8:69042d04f1dd9800d01dc156 Thu, 30 Oct 2025 23:32:26 -0400 2843 1 1 true