The Last Fry with Patrick and Deacon B

Did you know you can rewire your brain? You can! Join our conversation with Dr. Marybeth Barkocy as she teaches us about brain plasticity and what we can do to rewire the brain around self-doubt and the thoughts that hold us back using hypnotherapy techniques. Did we leave out the laughs? Of course not! Reach into the bag, find that last fry, and reap the joys of our podcast...and bring a friend a...

Self-doubt. It impacts each of us at some time or another...and even right now for many of us. Listen in to this week's show on discovering what it is, how imposter syndrome plays a factor, and some tips and strategies to help squelch that self-doubt and get on with bettering your tomorrow by besting (and celebrating!) your yesterday! Give yourself permission to laugh along with some stories...

Expectations. They are everywhere and Deacon B and Patrick work to help break them down, how to set them, how to manage them, and how to cope with them when things go awry.  Of course, there are funny stories, plenty of laughs, an empty mailbag, and more to enjoy in the episode of...The Last Fry! [The "Pulse" bumper music was composed by Evgeny Kiselevich and used under a purchased royal...

Is it true that Cinco de Mayo is a made-up holiday so people have an excuse to party hardy and spend tons on food and hooch? Is there a relationship between Mother's Day and the Civil War, and who invented Mother's Day, anyway? Tune in to this week's show to learn a little something about these two May events we celebrate every year. Of course, there are stories and laughs along the...

You've heard from Marybeth, Deacon B, Stephanie, and Patrick about parenting. Now, it's time to hear the REAL deal from their children! Join (from youngest to oldest) Patty, Max, Nathan, Brianna, and Meredith as they take over the show and share some of their more memorable experiences growing up under the guidance and loving care of their respective parents. They have plenty to say and...

Follow Patrick and Deacon B as they reminisce about their time as dads, from their kid's infancy to today! As always, lots of laughs, some sweet and joy-filled memories, and lots of tips to help make your tomorrow better by bettering your yesterday--for parents and kids! [The "Pulse" bumper music was composed by Evgeny Kiselevich and used under a purchased royalty-free license from...

The Easter Bunny dropped an Easter show right in the middle of the Parenting Series! Join Patrick and Deacon B for a little Springtime fun exploring some interesting Easter facts and a couple of family tradition stories. The Mailbag has some exciting news as well, so join in and put a little joy in your day!

In this episode, Deacon B and Patrick invite two special guests who are parenting experts in their own right...and who the guys could (barely) afford--Marybeth and Stephanie! Our guests have years of practical parenting experience and experience working with children and parents in their respective professions. Join us as they share with us some of their stories and practical ideas on some great p...

This short episode contains an important announcement about the show...and it comes with a few laughs to help with the message...what else would you expect?! Please tune in for this SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! [A special bumper music cut was used for the show's intro, which was provided via a license purchased (by donation) from fesliyanstudios.com and is called "Happy Go Lucky". The &quo...

We hope you are ready to laugh a lot because this show is something else! Patrick and Deacon B are both show hosts and contestants in this make-shift version of the Devoted Parenting Game Show (modeled after the very popular Newlywed Game Show!). These two characters are joined by their very tolerant and wonderful wives, Stephanie and Marybeth, in what turned out to be a fantastic episode as they...

Are you a parent, or have you ever been parented? Then this episode and the next handful of episodes are for you! Deacon B and Patrick are delving into the world of parenting (and being kids once upon a time) to discuss all sorts of parenting ideas, struggles, and to share some stories from our past--being parents in the 90's to today and being kids growing up in the 70's and 80's....

If you need a laugh, you've come to the right podcast! Listen in as Patrick tries to help Deacon B handle his Daylight Saving time-change-jetlag and Patrick shares what he's learned about the Spring Forward ritual and why we have it...and why we shouldn't. After a quick visit to the mailbag, Deacon B and Patrick talk a bit about St. Patrick's Day and how St. Patrick (who isn&ap...

Ever wonder why some people walk around with a black smudge on their foreheads on a particular Wednesday in March? What even is that? Listen in to this week's show to learn about Lent, about the ashes (the smudge), why Catholics and others get that smudge (it's a cross), and what it could mean for you...even if you don't do the ashes-thing! Making tomorrow better by besting your yes...

Wait, what?! Patrick and Deacon B have been booted off the show for this episode as Stephanie and Marybeth take over the studio! Stephanie interviews Marybeth on what it's like to be the mother of the bride--yes, this episode is from the mom's point of view so listen in to hear the "real" story about Brianna's and Matthew's wedding experience from a mother's pers...

Patrick has a special guest visiting this week to talk about being the father of the bride! Who's the guest? None other than our own Deacon B! Tune in to hear all about Deacon B's experiences and the fun, joy, stress, and bliss he experienced as he married off his daughter. Of course, plenty of stories and laughs that will bring you some joy!

What day would you pick to relive on repeat...good and not so good? How can you take those fantastic moments, and those less-than-great moments, and make your tomorrow better? Join Patrick and Deacon B as they share their best and not-so-best days they'd like to "Groundhog Day" in their lives. Of course, Deacon and Patrick dig through the mailbag, so don't miss this funny show!

We're back! Join us as we visit about Valentine's day and what you can do to celebrate the day and ideas on bringing joy and love to those around you all year long. Deacon B and Patrick talk about their Valentine's Day activities, open up the mailbag, and reminisce about being a kid on Valentine's Day. Lots of fun and tons of laughs, please join us, won't you? (Oh! And we...

Scavenger hunt disaster? Resolutions vs. Habits? Listen in as Deacon B and Patrick wrap up the Relationship Series with a hilarious story and talk a little about resolutions going into 2022.

Deacon B and Patrick visit with Bri and Matt about dating in the college years and how they did it even with an ocean between them. Lots of great stories and laughter about dating which just might take you back or help you in your college years. Enjoy!

What's it like to be dating in those early-on "empty nester" years? Listen in as Patrick and Deacon B invite their beautiful wives onto the show to talk about their experiences and ideas on how to date and enrich a marriage by dating even after 30+ years of marriage. Join Marybeth, Deacon B, Stephanie, and Patrick as they laugh their way through some great stories and thoughts on ho...

The things we say can have a WOW! impact or an Ow impact. Tune in to hear the continuing Relationship Series with Patrick and Deacon B and laugh along as they share their own Wow and Ow moments.

Patrick and Deacon B explore several ways to improve and enhance your listening skills with methods from the Active Listening school of thought. You also get to hear the rest of the "Blackberry" phone call story from a previous episode---listen in to see how that story ends! Please join us for an episode that will make you laugh, cringe, and grow in your communication skills so you can b...

If you only listen to one of our podcasts, this one just might be the one for you! Join Deacon B and Patrick as they share some of their favorite Halloween stories and laugh together as they share about costume fails, pumpkins, pranks, and "square triangles". Need a laugh? Then this episode is for you. Happy Halloween 2021!

Join Deacon B and Patrick as they kick off their series of podcasts dedicated to relationships! This first installment will focus on how family of origin shapes how we develop and handle relationships throughout our lives. Deacon B shares a story of an embarrassing situation he put himself in once upon a time, and it is a doozy. We appreciate you tuning in and hope you get as much joy from listeni...

Want to know what's coming up in future episodes? Then this quick listen is for you! Deacon B and Patrick will delve into Relationships in the upcoming episodes, and we invite you to listen in, give us some feedback and share your stories... your input just might make it into an upcoming episode! Join us, won't you?