Karl Christen, Brent Willey, and Shawn Smith open the Three Dad Bods podcast noting it’s the first time all three are married, then Shawn shares that he eloped in Las Vegas and describes renewed happiness at home. The conversation shifts to a bittersweet time of year as they remember late friends Mark and Glynn, including visits to their graves and reflections on Mark’s extraordinary funeral and Glynns’s final battle with cancer. They discuss why they started the podcast, highlighting a past interview with Glynn's that they’ve shared as a story of hope, faith, and perseverance. Shawn recounts being with Glynn's daily in the hospital and at hospice, including Glynn’s last words and death. They then trade memories of childhood, sports, neighborhood adventures, and Marks kindness, musical talent, popularity, military service, and path to becoming a police officer.

Three Dad Bods Reunion: New Marriages, Divorce, Faith Shifts, and Saying GoodbyeBrent, Carl, and Sean reunite after about a year away to catch up on major life changes, starting with jokes about appearances and tattoos. Carl shares how he met his wife on the LDS dating app Mutual, how their dating progressed quickly into exclusivity, and details about their April 25 backyard wedding, Alaska cruise honeymoon, blended family of ten kids, and updates including his daughter’s upcoming humorous fiction book publication and family engagements, plus his dad’s prostate cancer. Sean explains his divorce, leaving Mormonism after years of being physically in but mentally out, and how honesty about his beliefs ended his marriage; he says he’s happier now, dating someone new, and exploring Buddhism as a philosophy while remaining unsure about religion. Brent recounts his mother’s decline with dementia, hospice, her death at 95, and powerful experiences he felt around her passing, leading into reflections on love, free agency, and their close-knit West Valley upbringing.

Welcome to another engaging episode of 'Three Dad Bods' with Brent and Carl. In this edition, the hosts return with humor, personal anecdotes, and critical reflections on current political scenarios. They discuss recent catch-ups, neighborhood transformations, and the evolving landscape of Utah County. The episode delves deep into political commentary, especially critiquing the Biden administration, discussing Kamala Harris's potential future as president, and Trump's influence. With a humorous spin on nostalgic neighborhood basketball memories and reflections on modern gyms, this episode blends political discourse with light-hearted reminiscing. Tune in for an eclectic mix of humor, genuine discussions, and entertaining banter.00:00 Welcome to Three Dad Bods01:02 Catching Up and Summer Recap02:11 Changes in Utah Valley06:30 Economic Concerns and Political Opinions15:26 Media Bias and Political Strategies17:57 Global Issues and National Security22:28 The Future of American Politics28:04 Discussing DeSantis and Trump's Political Persona28:26 Trump's Evolution and Public Perception29:59 The 2020 Election and Fraud Allegations31:38 Debates and Political Strategies36:06 Military Service and Political Integrity37:55 Neighborhood Nostalgia and Personal Stories44:06 Basketball Memories and Community Spirit50:34 Concluding Thoughts and Podcast Wrap-Up