Josh and Bret dig into a big question: What does it even mean to be cool anymore? Is it still a leather jacket and cool-dude attitude… or is it now a curated Instagram aesthetic and hipster energy?

We’re talking about how Gen X defined cool--think Starter Jackets, Grunge Dr Marten, Track Suits (were they ever cool), and not trying too hard, and how the definition has totally shifted. Is “cool” now just algorithm-approved relatability? Do dads get to be cool—or are we just here to embarrass our kids in cargo shorts?

And most importantly—have we finally aged out of cool, or is Gen X quietly still holding the crown because we just don’t care?

And for the record, neither Josh nor Bret wear cargo shorts thanks to our wives who keep us dressed appropriately.

Being a dad in today’s world means navigating way more than just bedtime routines and forgotten science projects—it means explaining headlines, answering impossible questions, and trying not to scream during PTA meetings or political ads.

In this episode, Josh, Sean and Bret dig into the wild intersection of fatherhood and politics—from the dinner table debates we never planned for to the tightrope walk of teaching values without raising little extremists. What do you say when your kid asks, “Are we Blue or Red?”

We talk about what it means to be a modern dad in a divided world, why staying silent isn’t always an option, and how to model respect, accountability, and being curious about other points of view.

This one’s for the dads who are trying to raise decent humans without losing their minds—or their group chat privileges.

Josh, Sean, and Bret go full nostalgia mode, diving into the stuff we thought was high-end luxury growing up—only to realize later it was total garbage. Remember thinking Sizzler and Olive Garden were fine dining? That a fridge with an ice and water dispenser was peak sophistication? And don’t get us started on Vinette ice cream (the plastic tray presentation was elite).

We also break down the most overhyped toys of our childhood—from Moon Shoes that destroyed ankles, to the Talkboy that was 90% static, to Pogo Balls that never bounced like the commercials promised.

And of course, we pay tribute to the clear plastic phone, the 6-disc home stereo system, and Crystal Pepsi—because for a brief moment, that stuff made us feel rich.

This one’s all about childhood hype, questionable taste, and the magic of not knowing any better.

Josh is back from New Orleans, and let’s just say—between the beignets, ghost tours, alligator sightings, and next-level food, NOLA still knows how to blow your mind. While recapping the trip, Josh and Bret dive into a conversation about the unwritten Gen X rules that leave younger generations scratching their heads.

If you have the chance to stay at one company for your whole career, would you? Why do we call instead of text, and why does face-to-face just feel better than digital everything? Oh—and let’s clear this up once and for all: no one’s carrying cash anymore. We’re fully team card, tap-to-pay, and “please just Venmo me.”

This episode is a mash-up of travel hype, generational code-breaking, and a few proud reminders that Gen X is still quietly getting it done—just with a lot less noise.

Josh, Bret, and Sean kick things off with a throwback to home sick days—you know, back when staying home meant watching The Price Is Right and sipping flat 7UP. We swap stories about faking sick, the tricks that worked, the ones that totally didn’t, and how our parents basically had a built-in B.S. detector.

Then Sean takes us into beast mode with the story of his first 50km ultra run—what it took to train, the wild reality of a runner’s high, and the mental game of doing something ridiculously hard. We dive into how we train—music or no music, whether smelling salts actually do anything, and why the right playlist in the gym can turn you into a superhero (or at least make you feel like one).

From nostalgic laziness to modern mental toughness, this one’s all about what it takes to rest, recover, and push yourself through the hard stuff—with or without a power ballad.

Remember when we could function on pizza rolls, Mountain Dew, and zero sleep? Yeah, those days are over. Now it’s all about supplements, protein powders, joint support, and forcing ourselves to “enjoy” skipping just to keep the wheels from falling off.

In this episode, Josh and Bret dive into the reality of getting older—the rituals, the routines, and the weird aches that show up uninvited. From daily vitamin packs the size of a multivitamin brick to cold plunges and collagen smoothies, we ask: Are we actually optimizing our health, or just holding it together with flavored powders and wishful thinking?

It’s part confession, part comedy, and fully Gen X—because if we’re going down, we’re going down with magnesium, multi vitamin, and a foam roller.

Bret’s back from Germany, full of schnitzel, pretzels, and stories—and fighting off jet lag like a champ. But after recapping the food and culture, the conversation takes a turn down memory lane as Josh and Bret revisit their Gen X glory days of getting into trouble: sneaking out, pulling pranks, and somehow never getting caught.

From backyard fireworks to creative excuses that somehow worked, we reflect on the wild freedom we had growing up—and how our kids today? Yeah, they’d never get away with this stuff in the age of Ring cameras, iphone tracking, and over-involved group texts.

It’s a nostalgic, hilarious look at just how much the game has changed—and how grateful we are that no one had smartphones back then.

You get laid off… then win a million bucks. What do you do? If you’re Gen X, you quietly pay off your mortgage, maybe upgrade your grill, and go back to work like nothing happened. In this episode, Josh and Bret unpack the story of the guy that won the money on Beast Games and what he is doing with the money now—they dive into how Gen X handles sudden wealth vs. how Millennials and Gen Z might throw a TikTok party about it.

Would we splurge? Disappear? Tell no one? We both agreed, we'd keep it low key...but there would be signs.

Also on the docket: Why are people destroying Teslas? Has content officially replaced common sense?

And we zoom out even further—is it time to rethink how we teach and learn? We grew up memorizing facts and staying quiet in rows. Today’s world demands adaptability, emotional intelligence, and critical thinking and doesn't seem that we are shifting the way we teach.

So how do we evolve education and mentorship for a world where fortunes rise and fall overnight—and your biggest life lesson might come from a layoff and a lottery ticket?