What's happened since we met last, other than Jared losing all of his friends about his ridiculous brunch thoughts? Well the Oscars happened and diaper prices have gone up! Joe and Jared also chat about the difference in parenting around our friends and family and the change from husband, to husband and father. It's a pretty interesting topic we've never thought much about before!

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Yeah you read that title right. Jared has beef with brunch and Joe's going to do his best to represent all normal people and debate against him. Turns out, Jared is REALLY good at talking. We do a lot of catching up in this episode, usually we have a topic, but decided to just chat for this one. A lot of yard talk, Joe's Instagram takeover, and Jared and Katy let us in on their views on raising Ben vegan or not.

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Zack Bock, one of Joe's best friends and his realtor, joins us for this special episode! Zack talks to us about his start in realty and some tips and things to avoid when looking for a house for the first time! Joe and Jared also discuss that first lawn cut and when is it too early to mow your lawn?

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It's another long one, sorry about that! The boys haven't seen each other in two weeks so there was a lot to catch up on! Joe and Jared talk about the items they find most useful and the ones you might want to think about skipping. Kayla and Katy also gave their thoughts on must haves for moms! Joe also chats at Jared about Hocking Hills, and what a Lopez family Easter looks like, which in reality took wayyyy longer than it should have!

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This episode we get a little vulnerable and talk about some of our biggest fears as parents. Jared also talks about his big dad weekend and tells Joe about a man who took his daughter into an elephant enclosure!

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In this episode we chat with Mikayla Cline! Mikayla tells us all about her wild ride of a pregnancy and her even wilder ride to the hospital to have her baby, Nora. Joe and Jared were in the same room to record the intro and outro of this one, so that was really awkward.

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You know what we love? Food. You know who's noming on some food? BEN! We talk about transitioning to foods and the fears and excitements of trying something new. We also talk about apologizing to kids for getting frustrated. Joe also won't stop talking about the Oscars, but Jared drops some Oscars trivia at him!

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Growing up can be tough. Jared and Joe talk about growing up in different family systems, Joe's dad passed away when he was 13 and Jared's parents divorced when he was 2. Tune in as we chat about how this has guided our adult lives, marriages, and how we parent. We also talk about our spring yard plans and how to encourage curiosity without destruction.

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Jared did something wild this week. He made tacos! But Jared also started a new job. Joe grills him about what led to the change and asks for some advice in case future Joe needs a change of scenery. Joe also talks about the steady progress on his basement.

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You know who falls down, yells a lot, and wears a bowl on their head? Kora. Listen y'all toddlers are cool, they're learning and growing so much, but like they're also really angry. Joe gives Jared some advice and insight on parenting a toddler. We also chat about some meals and some home projects!

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