Overcommitted Podcast

This is the partial body episode. Annie talks about worrying she's allowing some negative body self talk sneak through to her kid after a startling conversation. Kevin hates how much endorphins affect his 40 year old brain. Also Kevin comes up with a fun game, "Tropes from Childhood," where we have to choose what dangerous situation we would put our kids into if forced. Fun! Follow us @...

Kevin lost his voice cheering on an absolute legend this weekend, so please bear with us. Annie feels old at CVS and getting fitted for shoes. Kevin is grumpy about losing his voice and skipping the gym which may be wearing off on his kid and our oldest is sick AGAIN! Follow us @overcommittedpod on TT and IG. And follow Annie @annielaferriere and Kevin @thedumbdads or @kevlaf. If you want to send...

Valentine's is over and Kevin's back from tour. Annie survived a week on her own with only a few guilty moments and one weird interaction at Chuck E Cheese. Follow us @overcommittedpod on TT and IG. And follow Annie @annielaferriere and Kevin @thedumbdads or @kevlaf. If you want to send us an email, reach out at overcommittedpod@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.c...

We're dealing with a sick household once again and right before Kevin leaves on tour. Our daughter struggles with Dad taking a week away. And our son walked home by himself by accident. And Happy Valentine's Day! Though we forgot to mention it in the pod! If you're in NYC, Boston, or Pittsburgh, go see the Dumb Dads live tonight, tomorrow or Sunday! Follow us @overcommittedpod on TT and IG. And fo...

Annie feels like she failed at her kids 100 Days of School, while Kevin is struggling with to do lists. Annie and Kevin have very different arguing styles. And Annie gets stage fright in a zoom meeting. Follow us @overcommittedpod on TT and IG. And follow Annie @annielaferriere and Kevin @thedumbdads or @kevlaf. If you want to send us an email, reach out at overcommittedpod@gmail.com Hosted by Sim...

On this episode, Annie and Kevin share a little about their back story and how they met, talk about Annie getting caught having screen time on the toilet, internet anger and being part of the sandwich generation, which they don't really know what it means. (Annie has since looked it up and knows.) Follow us @overcommittedpod on TT and IG. And follow Annie @annielaferriere and Kevin @thedumbdads or...

It was a jam packed weekend for these two new swim parents. Annie and Kevin talk bout how intense swim meets are, how parenting was different in the 90s and what we wish could come back from 90's parenting and Annie shares a potty mouth Struggle Bus. Follow us @overcommittedpod on TT and IG. And follow Annie @annielaferriere and Kevin @thedumbdads or @kevlaf. If you want to send us an email, reach...

It's been a devastating week in Los Angeles. We are so heartbroken for our city and also so grateful that we are safe. In the upcoming weeks please consider donating to one of the many organizations helping rebuild. Annie and Kevin talk through the week, their complicated feelings about all of it and how a conversation quickly devolved talking to the kids. Follow us @overcommittedpod on TT and IG....

We took a week off for the holidays, but we're back! We've been enjoying a much needed break after a hectic holiday where we accomplished almost nothing. We wish kids clothes could be genderless and adult clothes could be kid clothes...stay with us. Also, some New Years Resolutions and our Struggle Bus of the week! Also, follow us @overcommittedpod on TT and IG. And follow Annie @annielaferriere a...

The holidays are in full swing and we haven't done ANYTHING yet. Except for the kid's holiday performance, which was a tearfest...for one of us. What are your holiday traditions and how do you avoid Santa trauma?   Also, follow us @overcommittedpod on TT and IG. And follow Annie @annielaferriere and Kevin @thedumbdads or @kevlaf Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for inf...

Kevin is on the struggle bus trying to get into the holiday spirit - despite overly packing the schedule. The family goes to a biking event and Annie tries and fails to be a "chill parent." We talk about screens and kids and screens and adults. And Annie struggles with the kids interrupting her work when she's working from home. If you want to share your struggle bus, send them to us at...

Post Thanksgiving chaos, Annie and Kevin fell into another bizarre American tradition and got roped into a timeshare presentation in hopes of getting free stuff. We're starting a new segment, "on the struggle bus," where we both share what we're struggling with each week. If you want to share your struggle bus, send them to us at OvercommittedPod@gmail.com! Also, follow us @overcommitted...

We love hosting! Both of us! Definitely not just Kevin. On this episode, Kevin and Annie anticipate hosting Thanksgiving and whether or not they'll fight. Also Kevin thinks toddlers are easier than big kids and Annie does not. Follow us @overcommittedpod on TT and IG and email us at OvercommittedPod@gmail.com! And follow Annie @annielaferriere and Kevin @thedumbdads or @kevlaf Hosted by Simplecast...

In this episode, we delve into talking about the S* word with our kids, which reminds us of our own childhood learning. Annie struggles with wanting to be a cool mom. And we take our 8 year old to see Wicked. Highly recommend! The books that we've been reading in case you were interested are linked here - Sex Is A Funny Word What Makes A Baby Follow us @overcommittedpod on TT and IG and email us a...

Annie and Kevin take the kids to a Danny Go concert that Annie has been looking forward to for weeks, but right when they hit the road, the car won't start. It's been a rough week with book fairs and teachers conference and an almost forgotten picture day, but we keep going and twitching and unexpectedly crying. Follow us @overcommittedpod on TT and IG and email us at OvercommittedPod@gmail.com! A...

In some post-election haze, Kevin and Annie talk about their funniest moment from Halloween trick-or-treating, whether boob and fart jokes should be tolerated and the YMCA walk/run that lived up to it's name. Also, Annie yells at her kids on a school morning. Whaattt? Follow us @overcommittedpod on TT and IG and email us at OvercommittedPod@gmail.com! And follow Annie @annielaferriere and Kevin @t...

Our kiddo had her first swim meet and it was overwhelming for everyone involved most mostly the parents. We learned swim rules, like why you don't take pictures until the swimmers are in the pool, but not what to do with your legs when you breaststroke. Big week coming up! Hope you had a happy halloween and good luck getting through the spookiest thing of all - presidential elections! Follow us @o...

It's an overwhelming week and Kevin is having some anxiety. He confirmed with The Daily that we, the parents, are not all right. Annie needs more sleep, but can't. And we're entering the Halloween to Christmas pipeline (or Hanukkah or Kwanzaa. Sorry for being so myopic in the pod), not to stress anyone out. We talk about dressing up for Halloween and Spirit Week and what to do when your kid seems...

Kevin is officially 40 and to celebrate, the whole family took a trip to Santa Barbara (on a train!) which was fun but also stressful, because what if someone spontaneously tips over near some train tracks?! Also does your algorithm ever un-algorithm? Plus, Annie loves melatonin and Kevin loves regaining his identity after bedtime. Watch live episodes of this podcast on Youtube ! Follow us @overco...

Kevin talks about his big feelings about turning 40 and mid-life crisis activities. Annie loves location sharing. They talk about their unfortunate Christopher Columbus admiration growing up and wishing for more October 3 day weekends. And Kevin tries to hide his feelings watching Inside Out 2, but not on Annie’s watch. Watch live episodes of this podcast on Youtube ! Follow us @overcommittedpod o...

The kids just keep getting sick and there's another doctor's visit this week that gets a little scary for Kevin. Plus the kids heckle Annie while the parents somehow get TWO date nights in one week, an unheard of phenomenon not to be repeated. Watch live episodes of this podcast on Youtube ! Follow us @overcommittedpod on TT and IG and email us at OvercommittedPod@gmail.com! And follow Annie @anni...

It's too much, can we all agree. Kevin and Annie finally have a reason to tackle their messy house with guests coming for Dumb Dad Live, Wednesday October 2nd. Come if you're free (subtle plug). Annie gets a massage at Skyzone and Kevin can't make a doctor's appointment. We talk intrusive thoughts, "you're gonna miss this" talk and Annie's weird new social media organization side quest o...

It's been a rough couple of weeks with ACs going out, Norovirus and too fancy of a mall display. Annie is an early bird while Kevin is not. Follow us @overcommittedpod on TT and IG and email us at OvercommittedPod@gmail.com! And follow Annie @annielaferriere and Kevin @thedumbdads or @kevlaf Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use...

On this episode, Kevin and Annie talk about how something about life after kids has made it hard to be a social human being. Kevin has a golf trip where he feels out of his element, while Annie pulls a knife on her kids, sort of, by accident.  Follow us @overcommittedpod on TT and IG and email us at OvercommittedPod@gmail.com! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for infor...

Kevin struggles to adult in front of a school superintendent while Annie struggles in an HR meeting. Also, 18 Summers is whack and Carol Burnett is a dreamboat.  Follow us @overcommittedpod on TT and IG and email us at OvercommittedPod@gmail.com! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.