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Do Ryan and Sam Ever Actually Talk to Each Other? Mar 14, 2026

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Ryan and Sam sit down in the studio and attempt to have a normal conversation. Kids, animals, marriage, miscommunication… and plenty of unexpected turns along the way.

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How Much Is Already Gone? Mar 13, 2026

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It goes by very fast…and when it’s gone, it is gone.

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Would You Do This For Them? Mar 12, 2026

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When do you make time to do the things that you need to do? The things you want to tackle and clear out and fix up and organize Because those things start to weigh you down. They start to pile up.

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You’re Probably Wrong Mar 11, 2026

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If you’re arguing or fighting with your kids about something, you’re wrong, ok?

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Are You Modeling This for Them? Mar 10, 2026

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Our children aren't just observing our daily routines—they're being taught what it means to be an adult from our example

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They Haven’t Learned This Yet (and That’s Wonderful) Mar 09, 2026

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There’s a reason we don’t always say what we think. There’s a reason we keep our feelings hidden away.

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Why You Wake Up Feeling Behind (And How to Fix It) | Oliver Burkeman Mar 07, 2026

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Ever wake up already feeling behind, before the emails, before school drop-off, before anything has actually gone wrong? In this episode, Ryan talks with Oliver Burkeman, bestselling author of 4,000 Weeks and Meditations for Mortals, about that “back foot” feeling so many parents live in. Ryan and Oliver talk about why we give our best energy to trivial things, why we say yes when we mean no, and how a small shift in how we think about time and trade-offs can change the tone of an entire day.

Oliver Burkeman is the author of the New York Times bestseller Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals, The Antidote: Happiness for People Who Can’t Stand Positive Thinking, and Meditations for Mortals.

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