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Episode Summary: Kicking off 2025 with the first episode in our three-part assessment series! This episode focuses on the physical fundamentals every father needs to have locked down—not the sexy 20%, but the core 80% that actually moves the needle.

THE 6 CRITICAL ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS:

1. Are you routinely doing resistance training?

2. What percentage of your meals are centered around protein?

3. How are your energy levels throughout the day until you fall asleep?

4. Can you get through the week without relying on drugs or alcohol?

5. If you had to physically defend your family, how confident would you be?

6. How physically present are you with your kids on a weekly basis?

In this assessment episode, Sam and Cole tackle: * Why resistance training is non-negotiable and how to scale from 1-5 * The protein-centered approach to nutrition that cuts through all the diet noise * Energy levels as a key indicator of overall health (caffeine, carbs, and circadian rhythm) * Real talk on sobriety—why zero drugs and alcohol might be the best option for fathers * Physical capability and your role as your family's security detail * Phone usage destroying your presence with your kids and how to fix it * Why all these fundamentals work together as a system Sam and Cole get honest about their own struggles—Cole's holiday carb binge, both of their phone usage challenges, and why they're between 3-4 on several metrics themselves.

They emphasize this is assessment, not judgment, and starting with just ONE area can cascade into improvements across all the others.

More assessment episodes coming soon covering other foundational categories for fatherhood. Looking ahead to 2025 with practical content on implementing real change in your life as a father and man.

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Jack Osbourne joins us for an incredible conversation about fatherhood, friendship, and finding balance in an unbalanced world.

Jack has been Cole's friend for 20+ years—they got sober together in their early twenties and have been through life's ups and downs side by side. We sit down to discuss what he's learned in his 13 years of parenting, what he learned from his parents, raising kids in rural vs. urban environments, and much more.

In this episode:

• Growing up as Ozzy Osbourne's son and the work ethic lessons that stuck
• Why Jack stopped yelling at his kids: "Anything that isn't nurturing is trauma"
• The stark differences between raising boys and girls
• Balancing Hollywood parties with grounded Idaho living
• Why male community is essential for fathers (and not talked about enough)
• Growing up on camera during "The Osbournes"
• Navigating grief and loss with children
• Letting kids rebel and individuate (even when it hurts)
• Why "we're gonna mess our kids up no matter what"

Jack shares honest stories—from getting his first tattoo on Hatebreed's tour bus at 16, to taking his 13-year-old daughter to a party where a shirtless Justin Bieber accidentally brushed against her, to watching his youngest daughters experience their grandfather's legacy for the first time.

This is raw, real talk from three dads who are trying their best to raise good humans in 2026.

If you're enjoying the podcast, please leave us a 5-star rating and review! It takes just a few seconds and helps other dads find the show. Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode.

Episode Summary:

Sam and Cole kick off the end of year with a candid check-in on their holiday struggles—from carb overload and doom scrolling to the surprising benefits of cold plunging (yes, they know it's cringey).

In this Q&A episode, they tackle listener questions on crucial fatherhood topics including:

• Helping kids find their voice while avoiding the extremes of authoritarian or overly permissive parenting
• Modeling apologies and accountability to your children—and why completing unfinished emotional business with your own parents is essential
• Navigating intimacy after kids and the importance of maintaining connection with your spouse through major life changes
• Dealing with grief in relationships and how unresolved pain impacts your marriage
• Building character in the age of social media and why kids need unremarkable experiences to develop substance

Sam and Cole get real about their own struggles, disagreements, and growth areas—from finances to fitness to faith. They emphasize the importance of civil conversation, doing the hard emotional work, and not compromising your values for convenience.

Plus: Starbucks controversy, bodybuilding confessions, and why they're looking for the right sponsors (Rogue Fitness, Spindrift, Vivo Barefoot, Glock, etc.).

Looking ahead to 2026 with practical content on implementing real change in your life as a father and man.