Better Off Dad

Big Broccoli Studios
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Your Whiskey Talking hosts, Steve Vinson and Paul Schultz talk, over coffee, about fatherhood, and what to do when times are hard.

  1. 09/28/2022

    Better Off Dad, Episode 8: They're All Heroes

    What is wrong with healthcare in our society? Like most problems, the  issues are systemic and require systemic solutions. Paul and Steve  discuss how to make sure you and your kids get the right care when you  can't rely on the system to operate in the best interest of the  patients.

    37 min

  2. 09/28/2022

    Better Off Dad, Episode 7: The Best Defense

    Paul and Steve take up the serious topic of how to keep your kids  safe and how to teach them to keep themselves safe in an unsafe world. Reminder: if you feel like saying something to my son in a truck stop  bathroom, you always have the option of keeping your mouth shut. One  MAGA trucker found out the hard way that speaking vile filth in real  life has consequences. He went full on snowflake faster than I could  turn my cap backwards.

    45 min

  3. 09/21/2022

    Better Off Dad, Episode 6: Avacado Currency

    Working to Live or Living to Work? How to raise our kids with an  abundance mindset in an increasing scarce world. Or, how many avocados  does rent cost?

    58 min

  4. 09/21/2022

    Better Off Dad, Episode 5: School Still Sucks!

    Part 2: Power Dynamics. Previously, we talked about the academic part  of school. This time, we are talking about the uneven and useless power  dynamics. Why does the school-to-military pipeline only happen at poor  schools? How to deal with security guards in school (and at State Fair  active shooter incidents) and bully teachers. And a challenge this week: Change our minds. We say some  controversial stuff that might make you mad. And we would love for you  to set us straight. Tell us your side of the story and your ideas for  making school work better. But what do we know? We're just trying to do the right thing when things are hard. AND IT SHOULDN'T BE THIS HARD!

    39 min

  5. 09/21/2022

    Better Off Dad with Steve and Paul, Episode 4: School Sucks!

    Our kids spend more time in school than almost any place else. So why  does school still suck after all these years. It will come as no  surprise that Paul and Steve have some thoughts on the matter. From  Springfield Township to the MIT of the Midwest and from weeding carrots  to heading up the most powerful D&D party of all time, these guys  have some genius (and hilarious) ideas about what's wrong with education  in this country. Steve has been heavily influenced in his ideas on education by Seth Godin (ever hear of him?). Seth's podcast is here: This is Akimbo Here's the recipe for a Geometry Sandwich: Freakonomics Radio: America’s Math Curriculum Doesn’t Add Up

    46 min
  6. Better off Dad with Paul and Steve: Episode 3

    08/24/2022

    Better off Dad with Paul and Steve: Episode 3

    What are parents concerned about these days? Paul and Steve run through their top 10 list this week (which includes at least 16 things). Changing diapers, social media, school, violence, work, money...well, how about I just put the list down below. Also, for expecting parents, here's a couple book recommendations. From Steve: Be Prepared: A Practical Handbook for New Dads by Gary Greenberg | Goodreads From Paul: She's Having A Baby and I'm Having A Nervous Breakdown And now the 16 item top 10 list: Changing diapers (both parents taking care of the kids) Online relationships Screen time/phones Social media Bullying Guns Bigotry, racism,  violence against BIPOC, LGBTQ, and other marginalized groups Leading a fulfilling life while making a living Education versus training Raising them to be anti-racist Dating when you have kids Being a single parent Keeping our own identity beyond being a parent Empty nest syndrome figure out our Sunday night back-to-school groove. Self check out

    48 min
  7. Better Off Dad, Episode 2: Nobody (Really) Wants to Work!

    08/17/2022

    Better Off Dad, Episode 2: Nobody (Really) Wants to Work!

    Nobody Wants to Work!! Paul and Steve respond to this tired old  statement with facts, but more importantly with logic and ridicule. From  low unemployment, to lingering pandemic problems, to late stage  capitalism, and unwillingness to subject our youth to undignified wage  slavery, we break down the real reason why Arby's still hasn't opened  their lobby/dining room. Facts don't care about your feelings, so here they are: Current Employment Statistics - CES (National) : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov) Jobs_and_quits_rate.webp (1468×417) (wikimedia.org) Millennials became the largest generation in the labor force in 2016 | Pew Research Center Share of working U.S. teens increases in summer, but less so than in past decades | Pew Research Center Long COVID or Post-COVID Conditions | CDC

    41 min
  8. Introducing: Better Off Dad, Episode One!

    08/14/2022

    Introducing: Better Off Dad, Episode One!

    Introducing  another regular talker from Big Broccoli Studios. It's Better off Dad  with Paul and Steve. Just two dads trying to figure out how to do the  right thing when things are hard. In Episode 1, we cover the history of  the Don't Panic Radio Show, try not to swear (while swearing a lot), and  try to describe what Better off Dad is all about. We also touch on  school sports, mental health care, and parenting in general. If you or someone you know needs legal help for queer issues, check out this free resource: Lambda Legal

    35 min
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Your Whiskey Talking hosts, Steve Vinson and Paul Schultz talk, over coffee, about fatherhood, and what to do when times are hard.

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  • Creator
    Big Broccoli Studios
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2022
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Big Broccoli Studios
  • Show Website
    Better Off Dad