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Three dads test the myth that boys are harder when they’re young and girls are tougher as teens, swapping stories from soccer fields, sleepovers, and chaotic living rooms. We push on what “structure” really means and share small tactics that make big differences.

• comparing boy energy with girl focus at practice
• first reactions to becoming a girl dad
• concert trips, marriage dynamics, and time away
• sleepovers without sugar or screens as crutches
• chores, mess ownership, and shared-space rules
• accidents versus disrespect and why it matters
• using the perception of choice to reduce fights
• strictness levels and course-correcting our upbringings
• teaching etiquette: carts returned and taking turns
• modeling consistency, calm, and clean-up habits

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Tony, Jay, and Chris dive into the nightmarish experience of buying a vehicle from a dealership, exposing the tactics, frustrations, and time-wasting procedures that make it one of modern life's most dreaded transactions.

• Dealerships routinely keep customers for 4-5 hours before completing a vehicle purchase
• Modern vehicles are built with planned obsolescence, using plastic parts instead of durable materials
• Interior protection packages can be worthwhile investments despite the high cost
• Salespeople frequently change pre-agreed terms when customers arrive at the dealership
• Interest rates are manipulated and negotiated to maximize dealer profits
• Dealerships use confusing paperwork and calculations to obscure the true cost
• Even when everything is finalized, unexpected issues like "battery charging" can delay delivery
• The quality of vehicles has declined while prices continue to increase dramatically
• The entire car buying process is universally hated by both consumers and many dealership employees

If you've enjoyed this episode, we'd love to hear your car dealership horror stories. Share them with us on social media or email them to the show!

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We dive into the therapeutic power of live music and the unforgettable experiences that come with concert-going culture. Chris shares his impressive tally of 104 Umphrey's McGee shows and the unique connections formed in their fan community.

• Concerts as full experiences: buying tickets in advance, planning travel, arranging accommodations
• The mystery of Chris's friend getting kicked out of a Minnesota show for allegedly "peeing on the floor"
• Debate on concert etiquette: the passionate defense of standing versus sitting at rock shows
• How live music serves as "therapeutic medication for the mind" regardless of sobriety
• Recognition and community-building among regular concertgoers across different venues
• Stories of stage diving, crowd surfing, and other physical aspects of concert participation
• The joy of making connections with fellow fans and remembering personal details

Want to join us at an upcoming show? Chris mentions Summerfest is coming up - stay tuned for details!