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Fall Got a Way is our honest, cozy, sometimes-chaotic check-in on life as the empty nest starts to feel real. In this episode we visited Sadie at Vassar, soaked up a little campus life, and felt that weird mix of pride, joy, and “how is this happening already?” We also checked off a few items from our Empty Nest List and somehow stayed busy busy in the process. Come for the reflections, the laughs, and the little moments that make this season of life hit different.

Remember that “Empty Nest List” we made to keep ourselves busy after drop-off? Well… it’s getting longer. In this episode, we check off a few big ones — like seeing Somebody Feed Phil live and somehow add even more, including “buy a boat.” What could go wrong? (Spoiler: a missing boat key… in the middle of the ocean.) And just when we thought we were done making big changes, life had a few surprises of its own.

After the long goodbye at college drop-off, we headed straight to New York City for a few days of fun, food, and distraction. On the way home, the reality of the empty nest started to sink in—so we turned to something we’ve been building all year: our Empty Nest List. Think of it as a bucket list, but with a twist of excitement and possibility. In this episode, we share some of the adventures, projects, and “someday soon” ideas we’re finally ready to chase.

The car is packed, the dorm is tiny, the roommate is nice, and suddenly… the nest is empty. In this first episode of Project Empty Nest, Sam and Kramer share the funny, messy, and surprisingly emotional journey of dropping their only daughter off at college. From procrastinated packing and last-minute Target runs, to measuring a room that was definitely smaller than advertised, to the bittersweet goodbye dinner, this is the story of a long send-off that marked the start of a brand-new chapter. Along the way, Sam and Kramer get real about what it means to transition from full-time parenting to life post-launch: the house is quieter, the fridge is fuller, and the question is, what comes next? Whether you’re about to go through the same rite of passage or just curious about life on the other side, join us for the kickoff of Project Empty Nest.