Parenting takes many forms — biological, step, co, sometimes all at once — and in this episode, JCB and longtime friend Joe Krabbs (aka the duo known as "Joe Squared”) swap stories on what it means to show up for your kid when the blueprint is a little... nontraditional. From navigating custody schedules and religious baggage to accidentally teaching curse words on field trips, this one’s got laughs, lessons, and a few moments of emotional gut-punch honesty. Also: flour-covered boobs, banana jokes gone sideways, and a small child muttering “f*** the Yankees” like it’s gospel.

P.S. For those watching the video stream, Joe Krabbs’ lighting might suggest he’s slowly turning to the Dark Side. We’re aware of and monitoring the situation carefully.

My old friend and Sunday football regular, Erich and I get real about the chaotic, hilarious world of fatherhood. We riff on everything from navigating our kids' wild imaginations (and stubborn streaks!) to the unexpected ways they mirror our own less-than-perfect traits. Expect some classic football banter and an honest look at how loving your kids sometimes means wanting to pull your hair out—and how we're both trying to break old habits, one messy moment at a time.

Carl Cleanthes (@colorfulcarl) and I discuss the hard work of raising strong-minded kids while consciously breaking generational traumas and how art and creativity are powerful tools for self-expression and healing.

Find more of Carl’s work and art at: @ www.colorfulcarl.com & www.cleanthesstudios.com