Will talks to Dad about having a cold, weighted blankets, high school, chemistry class, travel plans, and the Dark Knight trilogy.  In the News, there are stories about an older brother that dresses up to embarrass his brother, a meteorite with a mineral never before found in nature, and tiny brains being grown in labs.  Henry joins the podcast for… Read more →

Elizabeth talks to Dad about Elizabeth’s freelance tutoring, student teaching, high school students, cheese touch, denotation and connotation, the new apartment, how teachers know everything about their students, the way teenagers think, Maisy’s trip to Vetco.,and Dad’s upcoming trip to India.  In the News, there are stories about a bionic, electricity-producing mushroom, an airport drug bust that turned out to… Read more →

Henry talks to Dad about school, being a multi-instrumentalist, the neighbor’s roof repairs, upcoming trips, and Maisy’s camera shyness. In the News, there’s a science story about how to create a wormhole, a woman who’s fighting to keep her PB4UGO license plate, and a man who’s become internationally famous for his dad jokes. William joins for a round of One… Read more →

Will talks to Dad about the start of school, getting enough sleep, bedtimes, sleepwalking, dream reality, the way stuff is run at Will’s school, Spider-Man news, and Batman Begins. In the news, there’s a story about the discovery of a giant prehistoric parrot nicknamed Squawkzilla, another about creepy dolls in Missouri, and a new world record for oldest woman to… Read more →

Henry and Will talk to Dad about the end of summer vacation, going to the dentist, school schedules, driving a car for the first time, and the cartoon Infinity Train.  In the News, we talk about International Lefthanded Day, a crazy accident involving a falling bear in Northern California, a man who crossed the English Channel on a hoverboard, and… Read more →

Elizabeth and Mom (Allison) talk to Dad about Elizabeth’s student teaching, Elizabeth’s cat Sasha, who makes a walk-in appearance, Mom’s trip to Six Flags Hurricane Harbor with the boys, how much we love school supplies, map pencils, Mom and Dad’s 25th wedding anniversary, One Night in Bangkok, and Dad teaching Henry how to make bread.  In the News, there’s a… Read more →

Dad talks to Will about the dog days of summer, the upcoming school year, Marvel’s Phase Four list of movies, A Quiet Place and scary movies, and Maisy’s skill at hiding and not being found. In the News, the semi-finalists for the Big Tex Choice Awards for crazy foods to be sold at the State Fair of Texas have been… Read more →

Henry talks to Dad about Henry’s birthday, crazy travel issues, our family reunion vacation, Dad’s grandfather’s funeral, riding on a boat at the lake, Phoebe’s secret project, the last of summer vacation, and Henry’s birthday presents, including Mario Maker 2 and Hollow Knight.  In the News, there’s a story about the 100 million bacteria that live on apples and make… Read more →

Will and Henry talk to Dad about summer vacation, Driver’s Ed, learning the cello, bow bugs, Stranger Things 3, Parks and Recreation, and Maisy’s strange fear of grass.  In the News, there’s a story about the Heavy Metal Knitting World Championship, a plan to mass raid Area 51, and a potential new world record for the longest time sitting on… Read more →

Phoebe talks to Dad about this being her last podcast for the next 18 months, her upcoming mission, Arizona heat, Phoebe’s trip with friends to Turner Falls, Oklahoma, the death of Stewart, the dog who played Cheddar on Brooklyn 99.  In the news, there’s a story about a bunch of grapes in Japan that sold for $11,000, some new astronomy… Read more →