The only thing constant is change. Stew and Zan sit down to reflect on the nine months since their last pod and how rapid change is reshaping the way they see themselves, fatherhood, marriage, and the world around them.

In between the heavy, you’ll also get the bachelor party + Detroit wedding recap, an almost-too-vivid doctor’s office story, sobriety talk, catcalling from both men and women, and even a Russian bathhouse adventure.

We had a lot to cover. Pull back the covers, grab your beverage of choice, and join us unfiltered 🧃 this is Lunchbreak After Dark.

Ok fine, it’s the same brown-bag Lunchbreak you know and love. “Peanut butter and jelly, again?! Gee thanks! 🥹”

📍 Topics

• (00:00) — Sloppy Seconds & New Beginnings
  Back in the studio after 9 months, why the episode title is clickbait, and how life’s been lifing.
• (19:26) — Detroit Weddings & Russian Bathhouses
  From bachelor party brotherhood to spa adventures — Detroit gave the guys stories for days.
• (25:30) — The “All-Man Orgy” Accusation
  When you turn down a wild proposition in Detroit, and suddenly your whole crew gets labeled.
• (30:36) — Fatherhood = Beautiful Chaos
  Stew reflects on paternity leave, bonding with Langston, and learning to balance being a husband and a dad.
• (42:48) — Sobriety & Identity Shifts
  Zan talks quitting drinking, spiritual growth, and learning to love the new version of himself.
• (51:37) — Vulnerability & Hotel Intruders
  The bathroom gets ambushed mid-scroll — a too-real reminder to always latch the door.

Words of the Day:

• Petrichor — that earthy, fresh smell after rain when water hits soil and releases natural oils.
• Eleemosynary — related to charity or giving; being generous for the sake of others.
• Avuncular — like an uncle; friendly, kind, or supportive in that “wise uncle” way.

Intro Song: Common Man - David Ruffin
Outro Song: Changes - Charles Bradley

Ahead of the holidays, Stew and Zan discuss the male loneliness epidemic and being there for your friends in the context of a purported “friendship recession” over the last 30 years.

This is where we’d put a hotline number if this was the end of a 90s ABC sitcom that just aired an episode with a serious slant.

This episode IS serious although it starts very unserious. We just don’t know who you should call besides Stew, Ghostbusters, or the Lord.

Enjoy responsibly and PLEASE take care of yourselves. You don’t have to suffer in silence.
🧃🫂

Topics

• 2:55 - Bushel of American
• 11:25 - No Condom for the Heart
• 16:09 - Dude Compliments
• 34:27 - Silent Suffering
• 50:57 - Pallbearers v Emergency Contacts

Word of the day - Perfunctory

Intro Song: You Got a Friend in Me - Randy Newman
Outro Song: Lean on Me - Bill Withers

Wardrobe
Zan's "Don't Rest on Riches" Half-Zip Sweater

You know how some episodes of your favorite TV show aren’t as robust as others but it bridges the storyline? This is one of those perhaps. We recap 2 events over the last 4 weeks, celebrating 15 years of adulthood, in one hour.

Next episode will be like the second to last episode of a “Game of Thrones” season. Just watch!

Topics

• 2:00 - Radical Acts
• 17:20 - Convos with Crazy Legs
• 38:04 - Word of the Day
• 41:00 - Put Hands on Em
• 59:00 - Trickin on Treats

Intro Song: Homecoming (ft. Chris Martin) - Ye
Outro Song: I Keep Forgettin' - Michael McDonald

Wardrobe
Zan's Hoodie

Shoutouts
Rohan Barrett Photography