The Normal Life Podcast

For a 3 1/2 year-old, Jace is a solid podcast interview. 5 stories make the cut this time. #thenormallifepodcast #kidssaythedarndestthings #childrensstory #conversationswithkids

Can’t stop Jason from talking about bias. Dude is just really trying to improve his rough edges. #childhood #alabama #pathfinders #implicitbias

How do childhood experiences shape implicit biases?

Sitting down over Chinese food to discuss cooking contests, getting to know people while they are alive, and Jason’s new found ability to be on time.

It’s been a heavy couple of weeks. We went with a lighter route for this episode. The worst best job we both ever had, funny kids, and the Sabbath were focused on. Welcome to the normal life.

Sometimes it’s just a simple song

Part 2 of our conversation on the Boymanship podcast. A little more personal than part 1. A little more about race, police, the South, and why Bill Cosby was my hero when I was a child.

We got to jump in on the Boymanship Podcast and discuss "White Men Can't Jump", stereotypes, how the South can be a scary place, and more... This is part 1 of a 2 part discussion.

Always good to connect with long time friends and this episode features our college buddy Kris. It was a little awkward to relive some of the old stories, but I was only slightly triggered. We also took a little time to reflect on where the Chattanooga area was almost exactly 1 year ago today.

When should you alter a child’s bedtime routine? Analytics are fun. What is a tree-fella? Tree-fellow? And soooooo much more!

Where were you when... The #challenger exploded? The #ojsimpsontrial verdict was LIVE? #911 bombing took place? #waltermondale was defeated? #sidbream slid home safely? All this and more of this weeks episode of the #thenormallifepodcast

Jason is under the weather...where did that phrase start?? Anyway, you are just stuck with one of us but it's for only 32 minutes.

A short dive into implicit bias, systemic racism in surprising places, and greatest albums of all time.

A somewhat good friend Madrid makes a virtual stop-in and shares his Northern "charm". How important are first impressions? How real is implicit bias? And, do fliflops really look good with flannel shirts?

Former student. Current friend. Future revolutionary. Amanda shares tares of adventure, chaos, and friendship.

1. An attempt at 3-year-old story time at 11pm. 2. Tales of important songs and the life stages they are connected to. 3. Oh, and a bit of mindless rambling. Welcome to the normal life.

Toto was deeply inspired by Africa and so was Jason during his time there as a student missionary. Do missionaries take a #whitejesus message when they go overseas? Why is it easier to desire to serve overseas instead of next door? And, how often should you feed your 3-year-old son spoiled beans?

2am confessions through lyrics and melodies

Some pretty interesting Wednesdays we have been having lately. Also, why do Funyuns still exist? Systemic racism at The Capital? And, why is Jason applauded for his inability to be on time? Plus....a cliffhanger...

Mike helps me break down why Jason would have never made it in the military. We also discussed tension between liberals and conservatives, and others groups, while trying to highlight the principal that a wise man once told me... "You may doubt by methods but don't doubt my motivations."

Part 2 of our conversation with Mike. Is the military racist? There's a loaded question and there are a few more addressed...

Childhood friend Mike stops by to confront Jason about the time J stole Mike's first love...

It's a seasonal time of year. Can you name the seasonal tunes that we are humming? Come on! There's worser things to do as you roadtrip to your grandma's house...

Back when I was still mostly positive about Christmas music, around 2006, my then girlfriend and I wrote this song. It's still pretty solid, the song not the relationship.

Part 2 of the most recent conversation with our friend Will. More stories of law enforcement, #defundthepolice , why buffets are a “noooo”, and moore.