Over the last year, everything changed.Joe and Hannah became parents, welcomed their son Leo into the world, rebuilt businesses, launched new ventures, opened a physical space in New York City, and navigated one of the most challenging seasons of their lives.In this deeply personal episode, they reflect on parenthood, marriage, ambition, gratitude, family, sacrifice, and what it really takes to build a life you're proud of while raising a child.From the emotional realities of the first year of parenthood to balancing multiple businesses and chasing freedom, this conversation is a reminder that sometimes the hardest seasons become the most meaningful ones.If you've ever felt overwhelmed, stretched thin, or unsure whether you're doing enough, this episode is for you.00:00 Welcome & Why This Episode Matters01:06 Joe's Emotional Moment About Leo03:36 The Happiest Year of Our Lives05:12 Surviving Parenthood & Business Together07:31 Mortality, Presence & Appreciating Time09:14 Teaching Through Example11:27 Building Businesses While Raising a Child13:12 Why We Push Ourselves So Hard15:08 Missing Family & Living Far From Home17:19 Building Freedom Through Entrepreneurship18:24 Why We Work So Well Together21:12 Marriage, Business & Playing the Long Game22:56 Lessons From the Past Year25:13 What We Hope Never Changes27:15 Looking Ahead to the Next Decade28:14 Final Thoughts

We’re living through one of the strangest contradictions in human history: we’ve never had more ways to connect, yet people have never felt more alone.In this episode, we break down “The Loneliness Economy” — the systems, apps, corporations, habits, and cultural shifts quietly profiting from isolation, convenience, doomscrolling, and digital dependency.From social media addiction and influencer culture to Netflix binges, Uber Eats, remote work, and the death of spontaneous connection, this conversation dives deep into what modern life is doing to human relationships.We talk about:Why people don’t go out anymoreSocial media & validation cultureThe convenience trapWhy real memories matterThe death of originalityWhy spontaneity feels rare nowHuman connection in the digital ageWhy modern life feels emotionally exhaustingIf you’ve ever felt disconnected, emotionally drained, overstimulated, or lonely despite being constantly online… this episode is for you.Subscribe for more conversations about dating, relationships, culture, psychology, and modern human connection.00:00 – The Loneliness Economy Explained01:03 – Loneliness Is A Public Health Crisis02:11 – Americans Are More Isolated Than Ever03:25 – Influencer Culture & Social Proof06:14 – The Importance Of Spontaneous Moments08:30 – Who Profits From Isolation?11:12 – The Convenience Trap12:26 – Did 2020 Permanently Change Society?14:54 – Why Human Connection Takes Effort Now17:22 – Do Corporations Actually Care?18:18 – Couples Don’t Truly Connect Enough21:59 – Why Everyone Feels Burnt Out24:58 – The Memories We Actually Remember26:56 – Why Connection Isn’t The Default Anymore28:52 – Why Young People Feel Lost30:46 – What Happened To Original Thought?32:35 – Coachella & Copycat Culture35:00 – The Met Gala & Fake Exclusivity36:56 – Why Blockbuster Felt More Meaningful38:26 – Curated Memories vs Real Memories

What happens when you sit down with a pastor and ask every difficult question you’ve been afraid to say out loud?In this episode, we’re joined by Pastor Ryan Schlachter of Legacy Church in NYC for one of the deepest conversations we’ve ever had on the podcast. We talk about faith, science, suffering, morality, heaven, relationships, sex before marriage, evolution, free will, and what it actually means to believe in God in the modern world.Ryan opens up about his own journey back to faith after hitting a dark point in college and explains why he believes Christianity is less about religion and more about relationship, purpose, and meaning.Whether you’re religious, skeptical, curious, or somewhere in between, this conversation is about asking questions honestly and exploring the things most people think about but rarely discuss openly.If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, leave a comment, and share your thoughts below.00:00 Intro01:12 Ryan’s Journey Back To Faith05:20 Experiencing God Personally08:35 The 3 Possibilities About Jesus14:08 Morality, Souls & Meaning16:25 Can Bad People Still Go To Heaven?23:15 Religion vs Relationship With God28:11 Why Does Suffering Exist?33:20 Faith vs Science & Evolution39:40 Sex Before Marriage Explained44:17 Religion, Faith & Belief48:18 Why Young People Are Returning To Church53:11 What Jesus Was Really Like54:21 Legacy Church NYC

Actor and former professional basketball player Everett Osborne joins First Round’s On Me for a powerful conversation about reinvention, identity, faith, failure, and the courage it takes to start over. Everett opens up about walking away from basketball, stepping into acting, starring as Sweetwater Clifton, and learning how to trust the process when life forces you into a new chapter.Joe, Hannah, and Everett also dive into purpose, ego, personal growth, faith, the pressure of chasing a dream, and why the journey matters just as much as the destination.00:00 Intro00:31 Meet Everett Osborne01:49 Growing Up With Big Dreams03:21 From D1 Basketball to Playing Pro04:37 The Opportunity That Changed Everything06:07 Playing Basketball in Australia07:19 Being Close to a Life-Changing Dream09:05 Leaving Basketball Behind10:23 Discovering Acting During COVID12:21 Identity, Reinvention & Starting Over14:37 Life as a Video Game16:37 The Power of Human Connection19:22 Faith, Purpose & Something Bigger21:21 Curiosity and Asking Bigger Questions22:31 Fear of Failure23:20 Effort vs. Outcome25:20 How Basketball Prepared Him for Acting28:30 Landing the Role of Sweetwater30:16 Carrying a Forgotten Legacy32:29 Favorite Moments on Set34:10 The Full-Circle Coach Moment35:38 Who Was Sweetwater Clifton?38:18 Acting Through Real Historical Pain40:40 One Purpose or Multiple Chapters?41:38 What This Chapter Is Teaching Him42:28 Advice for Feeling Stuck44:28 Where to Find Everett45:05 Outro

When was the last time you actually saw your friends… not texted them?In this episode of First Round’s On Me, we break down why making plans feels harder than ever—and why your social life might be slipping without you even realizing it.We talk about:Decision fatigue and why you’re always “too tired”Why people cancel plans more than everHow technology is replacing real connectionWhy friendships are fadingHow to actually start seeing your friends againThis is a real conversation about loneliness, connection, and fixing your social life.🎧 Watch the full episode and subscribe for more real conversations.00:00 Intro – Why You Don’t See Your Friends01:00 Breaking Down Real Friendships02:00 Decision Fatigue Explained03:00 Why People Cancel Plans04:30 Life Feels More Isolated06:00 Why Socializing Matters07:30 The “Perfect Night” Myth08:30 Why We Choose Staying In09:00 “We’ll Do It Later” Trap10:30 Why Friendships Fade11:30 Socializing as “Medicine”12:30 Saying Yes Changes Everything13:30 Why Old Friendships Felt Better14:30 What Are You Waiting For?15:30 Younger Generations & Social Life16:30 Why Plans Never Happen17:00 Fixing the “We Should” Problem18:00 Real Example That Worked19:00 How the App Solves It20:00 Social Media vs Real Life21:30 The Real Purpose of Connection22:30 Final Advice – Just Say Yes

In this episode of First Round’s On Me, we dive into one of the most honest conversations about motherhood, ambition, and identity.Laura Alcantara Landsburg shares her journey of losing herself for 15 years in marriage and motherhood—and how she rebuilt her life through art, creativity, and emotional release.We talk about:The guilt of wanting more than motherhoodLosing your identity in relationshipsBurnout in corporate vs entrepreneurshipStarting over after divorceWhy women shouldn’t have to chooseThis is a raw, real conversation about becoming yourself again.🎧 Watch the full episode and subscribe for more real conversations.00:00 Intro01:20 Artist vs Entrepreneur03:00 Breaking & Rebuilding Workshops05:00 Turning Pain Into Art07:00 Why Breaking Things Feels Good09:30 What Meditation Really Is14:00 Art as Therapy16:00 Burnout & Relationships18:00 Losing Yourself in Marriage21:00 Pandemic Identity Shift25:00 Motherhood vs Career30:00 Corporate Burnout Truth34:00 Entrepreneurship Reality35:30 Starting Over From Nothing36:50 Finding Yourself Again38:40 Teaching Kids Through Struggle39:00 Say Yes or Say No40:30 Biggest Lesson

Kyle and Maggie Fraser join the show to talk about winning Survivor, saying yes to uncomfortable opportunities, and building a marriage through pressure, change, and big life decisions.Kyle shares what it was like winning $1 million on Survivor, how the experience affected their relationship, and why saying yes to things that scare you can completely change your life. We also talk about friendships, moving to New York, career risks, marriage, and why strong relationships are built in the hard moments.This episode is about partnership, ambition, and trusting the path even when you’re not sure where it leads.Watch until the end for one of the best conversations we’ve had about relationships and life decisions.Subscribe for more episodes of First Round’s On Me.00:00 Survivor Winner & $1M02:45 Applying for Survivor06:10 Reality TV vs Real Life09:00 How They Met in Law School12:00 Marriage & Arguing as Lawyers15:00 Being Apart Changed Everything18:00 Relationships Through Hard Times22:00 Friends, NYC & Community27:00 Compromise in Marriage30:00 Perfect Night Out Game37:00 Saying Yes Changed Life42:00 Final Thoughts

In this episode of First Round’s On Me, it’s just Joe and Hannah — diving into friendships, vulnerability, spontaneity, and why saying “yes” might be the most powerful habit you can build in New York City.

They talk about male friendships and why affection and vulnerability can feel taboo for men — and how that shifts as you grow older. What makes a friendship real? How do relationships evolve when you get married, have kids, or move cities?

Then the conversation turns to something that’s shaped Joe’s entire life and career: the power of saying yes. From spontaneous nights in New York to investor meetings that changed the trajectory of FROME, they break down how some of the biggest moments in life come from leaning into discomfort instead of avoiding it.

They also draft the ultimate NYC night out, debate old fashioneds vs tequila, and play a rapid-fire “Say Yes or Say No” game inspired by life in the city.

This episode is reflective, funny, and a reminder that the best things in life rarely happen when you stay home.

💬 In the comments: What’s something you almost said no to — but are so glad you didn’t?

00:00 – Male friendships & vulnerability
03:00 – Real friends vs surface-level connections
07:00 – Social anxiety & leaning into discomfort
10:00 – The investor dinner story
13:00 – Why saying yes changes everything
16:00 – Vegas spontaneity & following intuition
18:30 – Australia, timing & the butterfly effect
19:30 – Favorite New York nights
20:50 – NYC Night Out Draft
24:00 – “Say Yes or Say No” rapid fire
27:45 – Outro & 10K milestone