Matt Mira, Michael Shafrir, Stephen Vladeck

Uncles-in-Law

Society EN ↓ 19 episodes

Uncles-in-Law is what happens when three brothers-in-law hit record instead of just texting. Each week we talk family life, sports, history, and whatever broke in our houses. Highly opinionated. Mildly informed. #unclesinlaw #brothersinlaw #mattmira #stevevladeck #michaelshafrir

Author

Matt Mira, Michael Shafrir, Stephen Vladeck

Category

Society

Latest episode

Jul 1, 2026

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Episodes

The World's Worst Couch 01.07.2026

Steve recaps one of the busiest days of his career covering Supreme Court chaos, Michael reflects on grief camp, sleepaway camp, and summer travel, and Matt prepares for a family trip he's convinced will leave him completely sleep-deprived thanks to one infamous pull-out couch. Plus: London travel plans, Wagamama, theme park mishaps, NFTs, A-Rod's strip club story, and why the world's worst couch...

Cookie Puss, Fudgy the Whale, and Stolen Valor 09.06.2026

Matt and Henry wake up before dawn to watch Formula One in Monaco, only for disaster to strike before sunrise. Michael celebrates Olivia's birthday with Fudgy the Whale, Steve recounts an unexpected Alex Rodriguez strip-club story, and the guys debate the difference between illegal, unethical, and merely convenient. Plus: Universal Studios parking conspiracies, sports-card collections, Cape Cod re...

Hi, Bluey Dad 29.05.2026

Matt and Henry spend fourteen hours at Disneyland, accidentally make new friends, and discover the joys of single-rider lines. Meanwhile, the guys debate whether teleportation counts as flying, discuss the strange state of college athletics, relive painful childhood injuries, and share stories about first impressions, family, and brother-in-law history. Plus: bat dogs, hacky sacks, Jewish Heritage...

The Country Club Birthday Party and the Moon Landing Hoax 22.05.2026

The guys discuss baseball rain delays, country club birthday parties, airport lounge kids, Costco Pokémon chaos, and why Michael is teaching Steve’s daughter conspiracy theories. Plus: Disney parenting strategy, moon landing denial percentages, fancy grocery stores, and the increasingly strange reality of modern American life.

Broken Jaws and Juggalos 14.05.2026

Matt shares the results of Henry’s brutally honest school assignment ranking his favorite things in life (including “mom not home for bed”), Steve reveals the truly horrifying story of having both jaws broken twice, and Michael revisits the debate over the Lenox Millionaires high school mascot. Plus: terrible retail jobs, San Francisco hatred, gaming computers, baseball burnout, Supreme Court hypo...

Free Bet Blackjack is a Scam (FIXED AUDIO) 05.05.2026

Matt reunites with his entire family for the first time in 20 years at Disney, while Michael recovers from a Vegas trip that includes the mind-blowing Sphere, and a very confusing version of blackjack. Meanwhile, Steve gets locked inside a Substack party inside the White House security perimeter during the Correspondents’ Dinner (yes, really). Plus: Savannah Bananas debates, parenting chaos, forgo...

The 50-Cent Baseball Contract, the Senate Hearing, and the Nanny Quit 19.04.2026

Matt experiments with a new parenting strategy: paying his son 50 cents for every ball he fields at baseball practice. Meanwhile, Michael deals with a nanny quitting mid–school vacation week, and Steve walks us through what it’s actually like to testify before the Senate (including a very real on-camera exchange). Plus: allowance debates, cash vs Venmo, travel stories, and an unexpected deep dive...

The Baseball Meltdown 15.04.2026

Matt’s son has a rough baseball practice that spirals into multiple public meltdowns, a near car incident, and some truly tough parenting moments. The guys compare notes on kids, sports, and how much of this is actually normal. Plus: Little League chaos, snack politics, and why everything feels harder when other parents are watching.

The Annual Review, the Bad Back, and the Private Jet 06.04.2026

The guys talk early-season baseball panic, golf being the only acceptable form of exercise, and the harsh reality of getting older (your back will let you know). Steve breaks down the mysterious world of academic salary memos, Michael vents about corporate performance reviews, and Matt explains how TV writers are actually evaluated. Plus: private jets, podcast monetization, phishing scams, and why...

Yaya’s Pen, Matt’s Ponytail… and a 24-Hour No-Pee Streak 28.03.2026

A simple question— why no one calls Michael “Mike” —spirals into nicknames, bowl cuts, and Matt’s shocking new ponytail era. Then things get weird. We get: A 24-hour no-pee situation (yes, really) A sketchy airport ticket swap that somehow works out Childhood travel stories that feel… illegal? Steve’s parents’ legendary lifelong smoking habit And a deeply unhinged debate about whether not peeing i...

Red Dead, No Sleep, and a Senate Hearing 24.03.2026

Michael returns from a golf trip with zero TSA drama, Matt survives a chaotic San Diego overnight involving pot pies, no Diet Coke, and a forgotten CPAP, and Steve prepares to testify before the Senate. Along the way: kids discovering Red Dead Redemption , Disneyland logistics, and why nothing ever goes according to plan.

The Pre-Dawn Doomscroll 13.03.2026

The conversation covers topics related to sleep habits and phone usage, as well as a discussion about school mascots and renaming. The first chapter explores the impact of phone usage on sleep habits, while the second chapter delves into the topic of school mascots and the renaming of schools. The conversation covers a wide range of topics including historical figures, nostalgia for old technology...

Disney World, Lost Wallets, and a Fungus Foot Bowl 10.03.2026

The podcast episode covers a range of topics, including a spontaneous trip to Disney World, wallet mishaps, and the peculiar use of household items for foot care. The hosts also discuss the challenges of carrying cash, the inconvenience of lost wallets, and the unexpected use of mixing bowls for foot baths. The conversation delves into the impact of AI on various aspects of daily life, including s...

Not a Straight Line of Effort 28.02.2026

This week, we talk about the sporting events we’d actually spend real money to attend — from the Masters to the World Series — and somehow end up debating whether life is just one giant pass/fail test. Michael defends his “do exactly what’s required” philosophy. Steve explains how loading the dishwasher became a defining personality trait. Matt tells the story of going from the Apple Genius Bar to...

Snowed In, Supreme Court Rulings & The Guy Who Died in Pompeii 24.02.2026

A snowstorm shuts down half the East Coast, the Supreme Court drops a major ruling, and Matt almost dies because of energy drinks and poor life choices. This week we talk: Snow day survival as a single dad Whether a President can ignore the Supreme Court Southwest ruining the only thing that made it special The scientifically correct Reese’s configuration Why Matt refuses to pee on airplanes The l...

$280 Solo Trip to Disneyland 14.02.2026

Matt accidentally renews a Disneyland pass, pays $150 to activate it, and spends three awkward hours alone at the park. Meanwhile: stomach bugs, trash can cleaning subscriptions, birthday party economics, and why adulthood is mostly just paying for things you don’t remember signing up for. Highly opinionated. Mildly informed.

Why Is There a Hole in My Roof? 14.02.2026

The podcast episode features a humorous and eventful recount of a day in the life Matt, involving unexpected mishaps and challenges. The conversation also delves into the aversion to making phone calls and the intersection of law practice and teaching. The hosts share personal anecdotes and insights on various topics. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including online food ordering,...

Bedtime is Psychological Warfare 14.02.2026

The conversation begins with banter about the podcast name and transitions into discussions about the hosts' experiences during a snowstorm. It then moves on to a discussion about climate and media streaming, highlighting the differences in experiences and preferences. The conversation delves into the impact of childhood TV experiences and the challenges of bedtime routines and parenting. It explo...

Brothers-in-Law 14.02.2026

The first episode of the Brothers-in-law podcast features an introduction of the hosts and their backgrounds, including their professions, hobbies, and personal lives. The conversation also delves into a discussion about an impending snowstorm, providing insights into how different localities handle extreme weather conditions. The conversation covers parenting challenges during a snowstorm, family...

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