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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.

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Episode 26 - “My wife could beat up your husband.”

2026/04/22

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.

Episode 25 - Knife fight with a kitchen rat

2026/04/16

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)

Episode 24 - Hot Teacher Pyramid Scheme

2026/04/08

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

Episode 23 - “Children of the Old World”

2026/04/01

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"

Episode 22 - No cosmic questions at bedtime

2026/03/25

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.

Episode 21 - "The dog eats at the top of the hour."

2026/03/18

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

Episode 20 - “Vacation is over, come get these kids.”

2026/03/11

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

Episode 19 - “You can’t talk that way to a Veteran.”

2026/03/04

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!

Episode 18 - “The Dog Ate a Grape, call 911”

2026/02/25

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

Episode 17 - Someone's in the kitchen with Bubba

2026/02/18

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.

Episode 16 - "I'm Done Parenting for this Evening..."

2026/02/11

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

Episode 15 - "Daddy, why is that lady eating dirt?"

2026/02/04

The guys discuss the trials and tribulations of navigating TARGET as a husband, the best way to make flavorful tamales and how to talk to your kids about eating dirt. Bubba recommends the movie Marty Supreme John recommends the audiobook of Project Hail Mary We are now on YouTube will full video episodes! Follow us on Instagram for bonus content and visit www.listentheyrefine.com

Episode 14 - We Built This City on Christian Rock & Roll

2026/01/28

The times they are a changing on this week's episode of Listen They're Fine. The closing of a local music venue has the guys nostalgic for the bands they listened to growing up which leads to a wide ranging discussion of what career paths lie ahead for their children. Bubba's daughter is threatening to become a YouTuber while John's son is destined to end up in a courtroom one way or another. Recommendations: The lectures of YouTube History Professor JING XUEQIN & A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket

Episode 13 - Team Sports Ruined Hot Tub Night

2026/01/21

On this week's episode of Listen They're Fine we learn that Jeff Goldblum is a kissing bandit, pee-wee baseball tryouts will put a strain on your marriage and your kid's grandparents will let them play in traffic if given the chance. Recommendations: let your kid make a cardboard fort + family friendly trivia night at Sports Basement in Long Beach

Episode 12 - Save it for the car ride

2026/01/15

The guys discuss the best way to break up a sibling fight, solo parenting when your spouse is out of town and how to avoid turning into your neighborhood's loud, angry, hairy, fat Dad. Recommendations: Audiobook "As You Wish" the story of The Princess Bride & The Truman Show (available on the handy free streaming app KANOPY)