Peter and Phil's Courageous Conversations

In a continuation from last week, Phil starts the discussion by asking how diverse their kids' friend circles are.  Join us as we continue the courageous conversation with daughters Brooke Weinstein, and Nicole Nelson. 

In honor of Father's Day, Peter & Phil get together with their daughters, Brooke Weinstein and Nicole Nelson, to discuss some of their past podcasts, asking them to share their experiences and feelings on racism, inequality,  and social injustice.  Nerves run high in this 3-part series, inviting generations Z & X into another courageous conversation - this time - at their own din...

After the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, Peter & Phil take on the issue of mass shootings with semi-automatics.  What's the solution?  Why is Congress so scared to address the issue with laws or to even speak on the matter?  Join us for another courageous conversation! 

After watching a new documentary on slavery, Peter shares concern for the omission of African-American history in our history books.  They say those who forget their history are doomed to repeat it -   what if you were never taught it?  What happens then?  Peter and Phil discuss this topic and more in another courageous conversation.  

After Peter brings up the Roe v Wade issue currently making its way through the Supreme Court, Peter & Phil go into a discussion about the ethics of our choices, and all the layers one has to consider when making hard decisions.  Pet owners have the difficult decision to put their pets to sleep, but just because a decision is potentially difficult, does that mean people should not be give...

In this up-close and personal courageous conversation, Peter & Phil discuss the nuclear family.  When Peter shares a painful family secret with Phil it opens up an entirely new conversation on the unintended therapeutic consequence of sharing.  It also reveals a new topic about vulnerability and the true meaning for Peter in terms of 'courageous conversations.'  Join us this wee...

Peter and Phil sit down and talk the Thursday before Mother's Day and pay homage to their mothers.  What's a mother's role and how did Peter & Phils's mothers impact them in their upbringing and where they are now?  Join us this week.  

Peter and Phil have another courageous conversation about the need for debate in our political and justice system.  While Congress and news outlets teeter on the edge of arguments, Peter and Phil point out the need for good sound debates instead.  The discussion eventually leads the two into a debate of their own! Join us this week as we discuss the art of healthy debating, Supreme Court...

Phil asks Peter to share how he makes friends and it transforms into a courageous conversation on the foundation of friendship.  Why do we need friends?  What are we looking for in our friendships?  Do political, monetary, and/or social class come into play when choosing your friends?  Join us this week as we discuss friendships and don't forget to stay involved by answering th...

This week, Peter and Phil continue last week's conversation.  Join us as they discuss Dr. Blackwell's father (one of the first black veterinarians in the country), how slow change has been for BIPOC people in the Vet-Med industry, and what needs to be done to fix the system.  You won't want to miss this episode!

Peter and Phil invite colleague Dr. Michael Blackwell onto the discussion.  This week's topic covers the problem with modern-day health care (comparisons and contrasts) as it relates to both humans and dogs alike!  You won't want to miss this episode!

Peter and Phil finish last week's conversation in regards to the war between Russia and Ukraine.  In the hypothetical situation that America was ever attacked again, would the nation be able to put aside its differences and stand to fight together? Join us this week as we continue the courageous conversation. For more info, visit peterandphil.com. 

The war in Ukraine brings Peter to beg the question, how many people in America would be willing to fight for their land, their homes, their country?  Have an opinion? Answer the poll!  And then Join Peter and Phil this week as they discuss this question and more! 

This week Phil & Peter continue last week's conversation with the war in Ukraine and compliment the millennial and younger generations on their use of social media to filter out fact from fiction.  Join us for another awesome conversation!

Need a better understanding of what is happening between Russia and Ukraine? This week Peter and Phil get political and address democracy in America as well as the current war happening in Ukraine.  This courageous conversation covers Putin, Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and even President Biden and our American forces.  Join us for another awesome discussion!

In this episode, Phil expands the conversation with Peter and discusses his hesitancy in using the N - word even in speeches, as well as recalls a time when he remembers hearing it on the news in Jackson, Mississippi.  Peter asks Phil to explain what an "Uncle Tom" is, and the conversation leads to a chat regarding the power of history and words.  Don't miss this courageous conversation!

Phil shares he was told he could not marry Miss America as a child because she was white which leads Peter & Phil into a deeper conversation on microaggression.  Join us for this week's courageous conversation as Peter and Phil delve into the Miss America pageant (while giving props to former Miss America and veterinarian, Dr. Debbie Turner), microaggression, and Phil's secret social expe...

When Peter brings up Whoopi Goldberg's suspension from The View for misspeaking on race and the Holocaust,  the two get into a dynamic discussion on the concept of race.  Join Peter & Phil this week as they lead the courageous conversation on man's inhumanity to man, cancel culture, and the subgroups we as humans categorize ourselves into.  You won't want to miss this episode as...

This week, Peter & Phil continue their conversation with special guest Julie Hudash.   Julie shares an amazing story about how one child's perception on police was changed through ongoing interaction with Team Kids and she also shares more details about her amazing work with her non-profit organization.  Visit our website PeterandPhil.com to catch up and stay posted about upcomi...

Phil and Peter kick off season 2 with a new sponsor and an incredible new guest! Julie Hudash, Founder/CEO of Team Kids, a nonprofit delivering youth development school programs in CA, AZ, VA and NY joins today's podcast and offers her insight on race relations and today's youth. Join us for an incredibly insightful podcast & don't forget to share!  Find more courageous conversations at p...

New episodes. New commentary.  New sponsors. New Guests and insight!  All coming to you February 10th.  Join us then!

Peter and Phil discuss a place where many a courageous conversation has taken place among men - the barbershop!  Join us for a fun chat this week about the barbershop's role as a source of news, laughter, and serious discussion. 

Peter brings up the book, "Eat That Frog" by Brian Tracy which leads Phil to share a story regarding his oldest son with a similar phrase but entirely different meaning.  The discussion then delves into the importance of fighting for a child's education and Phil shares how he went as far as becoming PTA president to fight for his. Join us as Peter and Phil compare lives in another honest and...

During the holiday, Peter gets caught in traffic on his way to see the musical rendition of Hamilton.  After sharing their thoughts on the musical, the two then take a blast into their past and upbringings!  Join Peter & Phil as they discuss the Broadway hit, their parent's parental styles, and their new outlook on gender roles since the days of Alexander Hamilton.  Don't forget...

Peter & Phil discuss different perspectives this week and how it relates to their students, trials, and football games!  Nothing is off-limits!  Jin us, and don't forget to have a courageous conversation of your own!