Unprepared Men

This week we’re joined by Ben Flores, a firefighter from Seaside, who walks us through his journey into the fire service — from the moment he knew this was the job to the grind of actually getting there. We talk holiday fire prevention (because nothing ruins Christmas like a kitchen fire), the reality of first calls, and the unforgettable moment of getting stuck inside the fire engine when the adr...

You can’t prepare for what’s waiting in the dark. Join the Unprepared Men crew as they sit down with American Paranormal Investigations crew API, who chase the unexplained — from haunted homes to spirit-filled battlefields. Hear how they work as a team, their most chilling encounters with the other side, and the moments that made even the skeptics believe. We’ll revisit Poltergeist, ask how the sp...

This week, the crew gets spooky with Spooky Girl 831 — the local legend who knows every haunted corner of the Central Coast. From ghostly sightings in Salinas to eerie encounters on backroads you definitely shouldn’t drive alone at night, we dive into the creepiest stories the 831 has to offer. 👻 She shares her own hair-raising experiences (literally), and we trade some of our own spine-tingling...

This week, the crew dives deep into some Would You Rather chaos that only we could make this ridiculous. Would you rather always be late or painfully early? Be forever rich or have superpowers? Add a few zeros to your account or live forever to regret it? Yeah… it gets that real. We’re joined by our good friend Masa, who not only helps us keep the laughs rolling but also does so much for the local...

In this episode, we sit down with special guest Lauren Stroud for a real (and really unfiltered) conversation about mental health. We open up about our own struggles, ask the big question—are those voices in our heads actually real?—and explore what it means to be human in the middle of the chaos. It’s not all heavy though: there’s laughter, honesty, and practical ways to support the people around...

This week on Unprepared Men, we dive headfirst into the wonderfully chaotic world of Reddit’s “Am I the Asshole?”—where strangers ask the internet to judge their life choices. From refusing to take off shoes in someone’s house, to buying knockoff sneakers, to the high-stakes battlefield of diaper duty, we break down the drama with zero qualifications and maximum opinions.

We made it to Episode 10! 🎉 To celebrate, we dove headfirst into the mysteries of the multiverse—asking if it’s really just another form of time travel, or something stranger. Right at the very beginning, an unexpected blooper set the tone before we even got started. From there, we pondered where our lives might be if we’d just made different choices, making this milestone episode one of our most...

In this episode, the boys crack open the vault of shame and pour out their wildest drunk adventures. From calling 911 to sober up (pro tip: don’t), to chasing friends with your pants down, to finding out just how hands-on the judicial process can be in Tijuana—this one’s got more twists than a tequila hangover.

We revisit the movies that left us speechless, scarred, or straight-up scared to open a closet door for a decade. From childhood classics that low-key traumatized us to modern films that make us question reality (looking at you, A24), we unpack how cinema has evolved—and how our trust in animated animals never recovered. Also: shoutout to the listeners who blast our nonsense in the gym while worki...

In this episode, we dive headfirst into the wild world of conspiracy theories—Bigfoot, time travel, UFOs, the Matrix, and the most controversial question of all: does Will even believe in dinosaurs?

This Father’s Day, the Unprepared Men get real about the guys who raised us — the good, the wild, and the “don’t tell your mother” kind of dads. We talk about how our fathers influenced us, how we’ve definitely inherited their quirks, and how we’re navigating fatherhood ourselves. Plus, we settle the age-old debate: when you’re in trouble, who do you call first — Mom or Dad?

In this episode, we dive into the awkward art of making friends as adults—because it turns out, it’s not as easy as bonding over snacks at recess. We talk about how life, jobs, and drama changed our childhood friendships, and why adult connections sometimes feel like social side quests.

In this episode, the guys dive nostrils-first into the world of Mexican mom medicine. From the miracle powers of Vicks VapoRub to putting tomatoes on your feet, we unpack the family remedies that healed everything from colds to bad vibes. Plus, Esteban drops a surprise recipe that may or may not be FDA approved. Herbal wisdom, spicy takes, and plenty of childhood flashbacks—this one’s for everyone...

This week we break down different parenting styles—what we’ve tried, what failed spectacularly, and what kinda-sorta works when no one’s watching. Whether you’re a seasoned dad, a sleep-deprived rookie, or just here for the birth control, this episode’s got something for you. Because when it comes to parenting, none of us are experts… we’re just Unprepared Men.

Bonus Episode: Backstage with Metalachi (Live at Heirloom!) In this electrifying bonus episode, we go backstage at Heirloom for a one-of-a-kind interview with the world’s first and only heavy metal mariachi band—Metalachi! We talk tacos, tunes, and tequila (maybe too much tequila). It’s raw, hilarious, and full of the unexpected. Recorded live and unfiltered, this behind-the-scenes hangout is pure...

This Mother’s Day, we’re doing what every good child should do—calling our moms before they have to guilt us into it. In this episode, we swap stories about the incredible (and occasionally terrifying) women who raised us, reminisce about mom-isms that still haunt us, and welcome special guest mom Ilian Brehm to drop some maternal wisdom. It’s heartfelt, hilarious, and just the right amount of emo...

Discussing the current dating scene With special guest Fabian Hernandez