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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!

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The guys reunite after a brief hiatus to discuss one of their biggest dinner debacles ever, involving a Wing Stop order gone terribly wrong. They delve into the chaos that ensued when an order was mistakenly sent to a location 70 blocks away in a sketchy neighborhood.

• Debating whether boneless wings are actually wings or just glorified chicken nuggets
• Discussion of a lawsuit against BW3s for falsely advertising boneless wings
• Passionate debate about which restaurant chain has the superior ranch dressing
• Jay's claim that he "invented putting ranch on anything but a salad"
• Story about ordering a "large ranch" and receiving a comically huge container
• Tony's nightmare gas station experience with terrible customer service
• Shared frustrations about declining service quality at fast food restaurants
• Tales of Taco Bell's mysterious "cash only" policies and drive-thru priorities

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We explore the unexpected health consequences following years of pandemic precautions and debate whether our immune systems are now paying the price for extended isolation.

• J shares how his son experienced a 15-day fever, culminating in an ambulance ride to the hospital
• Both strep throat and influenza diagnoses led to nearly a month of illness for J's son
• The entire household except for J's father-in-law has been repeatedly sick all year
• Theory that pandemic precautions may have weakened immune systems by limiting exposure to everyday germs
• Debate about whether processed foods with preservatives might offer some immune protection
• Discussion about intergenerational differences in immunity and germ exposure
• Humorous tangent about children's bathroom habits and the infamous "clean poop"
• Question whether some people naturally have stronger immune systems regardless of behavior

Let us know if you've experienced more severe or frequent illness this past year! Share your sickness stories and immunity theories with us.

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Three friends reflect on their complicated relationship with golf, from childhood obsessions to adult misadventures and the unexpected joys found in a sport that's simultaneously frustrating and addictive.

• Tony recounts learning golf at age 12 with his friend Jeff, playing endless rounds at a par-three course called Zoblocky
• Golf took a backseat when teenage interests emerged, but returned as an adult social activity
• After a 14-year hiatus, Tony's anxiety about returning to golf led to practice sessions at local driving ranges
• Jay reveals his surprising golf skills despite using mismatched clubs and an unconventional approach
• Don shares a disastrous golf outing story involving his extremely intoxicated father-in-law
• The hosts discuss infamous golf tournaments, including a controversial strip club-sponsored event
• The group debates the true costs of golf as a hobby and ways to enjoy it without breaking the bank
• The episode concludes with plans to organize their own Top Shelf Stories golf outing

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Three dads navigate the murky waters of online child safety, debating the real dangers of popular platforms like Roblox and why one father made the drastic decision to ban it from his children's devices.

• Shocking discovery of predatory behavior on Roblox, a platform with 65 million concurrent players
• Chris Hansen's involvement in exposing online predators targeting children through gaming platforms
• The vulnerability of children to manipulation by adults with malicious intent
• Comparison between digital spaces like Roblox and physical locations like Walmart as potential danger zones
• How parents can have honest conversations with children about online safety without causing paranoia
• One father's approach to explaining to his children why they're susceptible to manipulation despite being smart for their age
• The challenge of balancing protection with preparing children for the real world
• Different parenting approaches to monitoring children's online activities
• The rise of YouTube channels dedicated to catching online predators
• How algorithms can lead parents down rabbit holes of fear about digital dangers

Next week we'll be live on Roblox.