S3 E20 Jack Flash The Geologist Episode

Bob Cutler closes out the year by welcoming his SIX-year-old son Jack into the studio for a candid, funny, and deeply personal conversation about school, gems, birds, golf carts, lemonade stands, and big dreams—reminding listeners that the best conversations don't need cocktails, just curiosity and love.

Key Topics

Curiosity as a Superpower

Jack's endless questions, love of nonfiction, and fascination with rocks, birds, and history show how curiosity shapes learning and confidence at a young age.

Family, Work, and Play Intertwined

From golf courses to lemonade stands, Jack's world blends family businesses, shared experiences, and lessons about effort, kindness, and responsibility.

Fatherhood and Legacy

Bob reflects on the privilege of being called "Dad," realizing that the legacy he's building isn't in restaurants or podcasts—but in raising thoughtful, curious humans.

(0:00–1:32) Bob introduces the episode and explains why his son Jack is the most important guest he's ever had.

(2:35–3:36) Jack shares his age, school life, love of reading, favorite teacher, and growing confidence as a kindergartener.

(4:34–6:54) Hobbies galore: golf, gem collecting, arrowhead hunting, crayfish catching, and running a multi-flavor lemonade stand.

(9:02–10:25) Jack talks about working the beverage cart, picking range balls, and earning money at the golf course.

(12:04–14:29) Jack reveals his dream of becoming a geologist and bird watcher; Bob closes with reflection on fatherhood and gratitude.