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E43 Profound Questions

E43 Profound Questions

Episode 43 · · 41:38

On a recent field-trip to the pumpkin patch - because it's that time of year y'know - Babyforce decided she needed to know the answet to a very important question, "If a Mommy & Dadd...

E42 Back in the Swing of Things...

E42 Back in the Swing of Things...

Episode 42 · · 41:07

A few weeks back "school" was getting back in session, which led Chris & Jon to believe they'd get the podcast back in session too. Funny how life throws curveballs that stops that f...

E41 Back to School and Podcasts

E41 Back to School and Podcasts

Episode 41 · · 00:00

Did the "new episode" notification surprise you? Not only is school back in, but the podcast is back recording too! Chris & Jon get together to talk about Babyforce's entry into Kind...

E40 Back into the World-ish

E40 Back into the World-ish

Episode 40 · · 42:41

With pandemic-related restrictions being relaxed, reduced, and removed and kids activities being restarted, Jon & Chris share their approach to the "new" world. From brithday parties...

E39 Under the Weather

E39 Under the Weather

Episode 39 · · 33:46

Despite their best efforts otherwise, Chris & family picked up "the bug" and had what amounted to a couple hard days for Babyforce and a rough week (and beyond) for him and his wife....

E38 It's a New Year

E38 It's a New Year

Episode 38 · · 44:45

Snow. Lots of it. And much more than Jon, Chris and their respective families are used to. The two talk about what they've been up to into the dawn of 2022, and what nerdiness they p...

E37 The Festive Time of Year

E37 The Festive Time of Year

Episode 37 · · 48:34

With it getting closer to that festive time of year, Jon & Chris talk about some of the holiday traditions they maintain and a few new ones they hope to start. This podcast is powere...

E36 Climate of Change

E36 Climate of Change

Episode 36 · · 47:15

Jon & Chris believe and trust in science. And as such, they worry what a changing climate will mean for the world their kids will ive in, especially after what they've witnessed over...

E35 Long Time Coming

E35 Long Time Coming

Episode 35 · · 47:29

In an episode that's been a "long time coming," Jon & Chris finally get back together to discuss all the nerdy things that have been going on in the two Dads' lives, what they've bee...

E34 Good Ol' Competition

E34 Good Ol' Competition

Episode 34 · · 47:36

What approach do you take with your kids when it comes to competition? Is it simply about being part of the competition, is it performing your best, or is it about being the best? Ch...

E33 Moving and Moving

E33 Moving and Moving

Episode 33 · · 49:58

With Jon & family moved to their new place, and Chris's family scheduled to move in the Fall, the two discuss how the approach they are taking (and have already taken) when it comes ...

E32 The Bully

E32 The Bully

Episode 32 · · 41:41

With a recent personal experience of bullying somewhat behind him, Chris shares this experience and how he hopes he can use it to enable Babyforce for the future. Jon also provides p...

E31 Housing Woahs and Woes

E31 Housing Woahs and Woes

Episode 31 · · 00:00

Both Chris & Jon have recently been in the market for a new place to call home. Both have differing needs for their families. And both had similar, yet differing experiences looking ...

E30 Hooked on Feelings

E30 Hooked on Feelings

Episode 30 · · 46:22

With Chris's wife falling ill & requiring emergency surgery, he tried to put on the "brave face" to keep Babyforce from getting too worried. Yet what he learned was her being far mor...

E29 Locked Down

E29 Locked Down

Episode 29 · · 41:54

With a number of exposure events at Babyforce's daycare, Chris and his family are halfway through a regional health authority "lockdown" - an activity of patience & understanding wit...

E28 Are Rooms Ever Clean?

E28 Are Rooms Ever Clean?

Episode 28 · · 45:21

When it comes to asking your kids to "clean their room," is it ever truly clean? And is that expectation fair when we as parents struggled to keep our own rooms clean as a kid? Chris...

E27 Off to the OASIS

E27 Off to the OASIS

Episode 27 · · 47:57

What was the first immersive video game you remember playing? Was it in an arcade? Was it at home? And how does it compare to the quality of virtual reality today? Having recently pi...

E26 Threenagers

E26 Threenagers

Episode 26 · · 46:56

With the "yearly" day of snow upon them, Chris & Jon share the hijinks that ensued when the kids went outside to play in it. Chris also shares how a previous snow non-event introduce...

E25 Can't Stop, Won't Stop, GameStop

E25 Can't Stop, Won't Stop, GameStop

Episode 25 · · 00:00

With trading in GameStop shares all the rage these days, Chris & Jon take a moment to discuss how they plan on helping their kids understand savings & investment and how their approa...

E24 It's A New Year

E24 It's A New Year

Episode 24 · · 46:37

With 2020 finally done, and 2021 a year to hopefully look ahead to, Chris & Jon talk about what they might get up to as vaccinations roll out and a new sense of "normalcy" is introdu...

E23 The Holiday Season

E23 The Holiday Season

Episode 23 · · 45:13

With the holiday season hitting fast & hard, Chris & Jon discuss what they'll be doing over the next few days and what plans - if any - they have for 2021. This podcast is powered by...

E22 A Distanced Christmas

E22 A Distanced Christmas

Episode 22 · · 45:05

With the holiday season fast upon us, Chris & Jon share how they and their families are approaching this season different from those in the past. And does Jon have a PlayStation 5 ye...

E21 Mental Health is Health

E21 Mental Health is Health

Episode 21 · · 43:15

Jon shares news on his PlayStation 5 journey, before he and Chris talk about their mental health journey during the pandemic and how they both view mental health as health.

E20 This Is The Way

E20 This Is The Way

Episode 20 · · 43:17

With the second season of The Mandalorian now underway, Chris discusses how he finally binged through the first season and determined he had missed out. This kicks off a conversation...

E19 The One About Stuff

E19 The One About Stuff

Episode 19 · · 44:39

Chris' family has decided they are in need of a bigger place to call home, and in an effort to get ready to potentially make such a move, he's determined to get rid of some (if not m...

E18 Lost Lemons

E18 Lost Lemons

Episode 18 · · 38:22

Ever go exploring? Ever get lost? Ever go exploring and get lost? With your kids? Jon did the latter, and depending on the perspective the former too. Plus Babyforce tries a lemon fo...

Playstation 5 Bonus

Playstation 5 Bonus

Episode · · 26:14

Between the Playstation 5 pricing finally being released, and pre-orders going live, Chris & Jon couldn't wait a couple of weeks to talk about it and got together to release this bon...

E17 Next Generation Consoles, Next Generation Podcast

E17 Next Generation Consoles, Next Generation Podcast

Episode 17 · · 38:07

The Nerdy Dads, Chris and Jon, take a moment to share the evolution of the podcast and what it will mean moving forward. And then they dive in to the topic they continue to return to...

E16 The One With Body Parts

E16 The One With Body Parts

Episode 16 · · 54:40

Babyforce has started to notice the differences in body parts, leaving Chris curious on how he should approach the topic with. Obviously he asks Jon for advice.

E15 The Mean Boys

E15 The Mean Boys

Episode 15 · · 47:20

Recently Babyforce encountered some "mean" boys while on the Playground, who pushed her to the ground. Chris hypothesizes what he would've done had he been there and asks Jon if he's...