Overcommitted Podcast

Sorry we missed last week. We just got back from a trip to New York where our kids chased pigeons, got too close to people on the subway and stayed out way past bedtime (on East Coast time.) We recap our trip and talk about some of our own parenting sayings that make us cringe. Follow us @ overcommittedpod . And follow Annie @annielaferriere and Kevin @thedumbdads or @kevlaf . If you want to send...

Annie and Kevin are trying to get ready for the sex talk and are doing a terrible job. Also why are we such awkward adults - we talk about a few awkward interactions we've had as parents/adults/dorks? Follow us @ overcommittedpod . 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...

Kevin knocked it out of the park with a potato birthday cake and just days later got to the park late because he lost his son's baseball glove.  Meanwhile Annie's setting timers trying to stay on task and it's...working? Also definitively, money can kinda buy happiness. Follow us @ overcommittedpod . And follow Annie @annielaferriere and Kevin @thedumbdads or @kevlaf . If you want to send us an em...

We're back from one Disney World and only got in one fight...with each other. Also our youngest turned 6 and we do parent math trying to figure out just how grown up that is. Follow us @ overcommittedpod . 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.a...

Annie ran the marathon! We'll do a full LA Marathon recap from both of our perspectives and also Kevin opens the pod with a parenting jumpscare. Follow us @ overcommittedpod . 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.com for information abo...

Annie is gearing up for the L.A. Marathon focusing on her bowel movements and winning the whole thing. Meanwhile Kevin is focused on the way Annie loads the dishwasher. We talk about sharing the mental load, "adulting" activities we don't understand and running. Follow us @ overcommittedpod . And follow Annie @annielaferriere and Kevin @thedumbdads or @kevlaf . If you want to send us an...

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...