The image above is a still from this video, where several people read and react to information about International Men’s Day (November 19). Early on, a woman asks the question that many are probably thinking: “Isn’t … Read More
Episode 8: Super Exhausted and Kinda Broke
After Jeff mentioned he’d just seen the revival of the High Fidelity musical in the West End (he basically commutes to the UK now), we got to talking about how the depiction of masculinity in … Read More
What’s the Best Advice You Never Got?
Not too long ago, there weren’t a lot of resources for expectant dads to consult. Most of us relied on counsel from our own fathers, our partners, and Armin Brott’s trailblazing book, The Expectant Father. … Read More
Episode 7: My Mouth Is A Balloon Knot
In an age of myriad, multicolored awareness ribbons, Movember has managed to distinguish itself as an effort when men actually grow those ribbons on their actual faces. To that end, this week’s title refers to … Read More
Clear Eyes, Open Wallets, Can’t Lose: Why Philanthropy Is Flourishing
If society’s collective heart feels a little frozen, the news that charitable giving is still robust might offer a comforting thaw. Americans gave $410 billion–or enough to buy the British royal family five times–to charities … Read More
Episode 6: Four Blocks Off the Strip In My Underwear
This week’s episode comes in hot with the arresting title visual, as Jeff, entrenched in a press trip to Las Vegas, is working on a freelance writing piece celebrating 100 things turning 100 years old … Read More
Has Your School Woken T.F. Up?
A couple weeks ago, we learned about a thing that we thought wasn’t a thing anymore. Based on the hundreds of responses, though, its thingness perseveres. When Dad 2.019 Speaker KJ Dell’Antonia, an author and … Read More
Episode 5: Reveling In The Sodden Footy
This week’s episode comes to you Live From London, where Jeff and Doug are busy taking in theater, indulging Jeff’s obsessive soccer-fandom, and wringing out wet trousers. Operating in the same room for the first … Read More
Fathers, Sons, and the Nationals’ Pastime
Dammit, we love baseball. Sure, it’s just a bunch of homers and strikeouts now, but some of those still conjure up plenty of drama. And the league’s lowest-paid team can still make the playoffs while … Read More
Episode 4: Now You’re Just Pate-Shaming Me
The Speakers are here! The Speakers are here! OK, just the first round, which we will announce later today. It’s an exciting time, like when Coach would post the Varsity depth chart on the gym … Read More