Now that Season 2 of Ted Lasso has concluded, Doug and guest host Whit Honea discuss (with many, many spoilers) all the brilliant and baffling narrative choices the writers made in their sophomore season. We … Read More
Episode 77: That Feeling When Things Are Looking Up
There’s a literal Spring in our step as we guardedly envision a post-pandemic, mostly-vaccinated world where actual human contact no longer seems like a luxury. With guarded optimism, we’re making plans for the summer, celebrating … Read More
Episode 68: Beleaf Terrifies Himself Every Month
Glen Henry left Baltimore feeling worthless and suicidal, but after “starting over” with his father in San Diego, Beleaf has discovered his purpose as a visible example of fatherhood and mentorship. He works hardest to … Read More
Episode 58: Michael Ian Black Keynotes Dad 2.0 Digital
You think you know a guy, and then Michael Ian Black turns his sardonically comic persona on its head with his terrific new book, A Better Man, a (mostly) serious letter to his college-aged son, … Read More
Episode 57: Season 2 Wraps (Thanks for the Earballs!)
After 57 episodes, Jeff and Doug wrap Season 2 with a state-of-the-business chat, about doors closed and subsequent windows opened. Press trips are returning, cold pitches are finding warmer ears, and we’re focusing our efforts … Read More
Episode 55: What Fresh Hell Is Spelling “Coxsackie”?
What Fresh Hell podcast co-creators Margaret Ables and Amy Wilson will tell you: the best recipe for a successful online content marriage is when one is an Idea Cannon and the other knows her way … Read More
Episode 53: Darren W. Carter Has Burned A Lot of Meat
This episode’s title fits Cleveland Dads Group co-founder Darren W. Carter well, both as a foster parent of five (“As long as I am here, I’ll have love to give”) and aspiring pitmaster (“I’ll shovel … Read More
Episode 48: Jorge Narvaez Is Keeping the Light On
This week, Reality Changers creator Jorge Narvaez offered up a healthy dose of the reality he’d like to change, both as a stay-at-home dad and full-time content creator. The stress of confinement can sap your … Read More
Episode 40, part 2: Decisions That Normal People Don’t Make (with Jaime Casap)
Part 2 of our discussion with educational pioneer Jaime Casap (check out Part 1 here) begins with a celebration of math as life, rather than a mere textbook full of static equations and formulas. We … Read More
Your Guide to 2020 Roundtables and ShowHow Workshops
Now that we’ve described our Beltway Breakout sessions, which have multiple panelists and are driven by discussions of important ideas, it’s time to talk about another big programming element: Our Workshops, which are more focused … Read More