Slate staff writer Aymann Ismail nearly pulled his first-person piece about postpartum depression and anxiety because it seemingly paled in comparison to pregnancy’s physical toll on women. Just two months later, it has gone viral, … Read More
Episode 95: Lasso-palooza! with Whit Honea
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