Listen, They're Fine

On a very special episode of Listen, They're Fine we have a surprise guest of John's Dad reminiscing about his party days in the mid-1980s, plus Bubba shares some words of wisdom about how to make sure all your kids feel included in their sibling's birthday celebrations. Recommendations: John recommends THE FUN JUNGLE mystery book series for kids and the memior "In a Sunburned Country" by Bill Bry...

On this week's episode of Listen, They're Fine the guys discuss the evils of doo-wop music, what could be done to improve school talent shows and how turn your children's neighborhood lemonade stand into a viral hit on Instagram.

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.

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)

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 sand...

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 co...

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, B...

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

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 S...

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!

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 w...

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...

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 Th...

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

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. Reco...

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

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)

John son's Internet search history leads to some difficult family conversations, Bubba's kid keep getting bitten by squirrels and the guys discuss whether their elementary school fitness fundraising event is just one big Ponzi scheme. Recommendations - Having a boys night with your son to eat sauted mussles & supporting your local family owned Chinese restaurant (Ta Chen)

In this week's episode Bubba and John tackle hard-hitting questions like; Are chores an effective punishment for kids? Which woodland creatures are the most dangerous? Why did my parents hit me so much growing up? Is stealing hubcaps really a crime? All this and more on the latest episode of Listen, They're Fine! Recommendations: starting a meal train for a neighbor who is having a tough time & th...

Bubba started smoking at 15 and narrowly avoided getting molested by the pee-wee baseball coach, John spent his youth nearly getting killed by motorbikes but despite their differences they both agree that AI will take everyone's jobs soon. Recommendations: CASINO a film by Martin Scorsese & THE LAST INVENTION a podcast produced by Longview

John reveals his lifehack to make his kids take their dental hygiene seriously, Bubba is pro-martial arts but anti-school principals, plus some tips on achieving the perfect recipe for pickles.

John's night time walks make him a target for his neighborhood watch, Brandon's family battles the annual back to school stomach virus, plus a discussion of how much autonomy should children have on camping trips? Also is Michelob Ultra still the preferred beer of America's working man? Recommendations: Audiobook of “John and Paul: A Love Story in Songs” by Ian Leslie The stage play Stereophonic w...

Bubba and John reveal their troubled upbringings growing up on the fringes of polite society, with lots of discussion about the finer details of living in a religious cult plus some bonus stories about husbands who went crazy and killed their families. (It happens more often than you might think...) Recommendations - "Manhood for Amateurs: The Wilderness of Childhood" an essay by Michael Chabon &...

Bubba is heated about a family fight caused by houseflies, John's son is too short to go on roller coasters at Knott's Berry Farm, but all of that pales in comparison to the existential threat of man made climate change. Plus the guys finally get to the bottom of what really happened during the Vietnam War. This week's recommendations - "Comedy, Comedy, Comedy, Drama" by Bob Odenkirk & Popsicle Ba...

Bubba and John dive deep into the ‘what’s the right amount of screen time for kids’ debate, plus discussion on sugary cereals, what to do when your child won’t stop shoplifting and how much melatonin is too much? Recommendations: "Lorne: The Man Who Invented Saturday Night Live" (book) & L.A. in a Minute on Instagram