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Listen, They're Fine

Brandon (Bubba) Ogborn, John Ahern & Wyatt Gray

Listen, They're Fine is the brutally honest parenting podcast for anyone tired of perfect families on social media. Hosts Bubba and John are best friends and neighbors with wildly different approaches to raising kids. Bubba's the chaos parent - wine mom energy, creative solutions, and yes, his 4-year-old knows some colorful language. John's the engineer dad with color-coded schedules, researched gear recommendations, and theories about everything.

Each week, they dive into the beautiful disaster of modern parenting - from navigating school politics to dealing with their own childhood trauma while trying not to mess up their kids. Expect heated debates about screen time, birthday party etiquette, and whether goldfish crackers count as a food group.

This isn't gentle parenting advice from certified experts. This is two regular dads figuring it out in real time, fighting like siblings, and giving you permission to be imperfect. Episodes drop weekly and feature everything from laugh-until-you-cry parenting fails to surprisingly deep conversations about breaking generational cycles.

Warning: Contains explicit language, discussions of mental health, and two grown men admitting they have no idea what they're doing.

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S1 · E43
Wednesday · 1 hr 13 min
Defunding Paw Patrol, Shark Snorkeling & Nurturing Patience (Episode 43)
Bubba has a bone to pick with Keith Chapman the creator of the hit television series Paw Patrol and John takes the opportunity to turn a family snorkeling trip into a learning experience about how you don't always get what you want. Plus a lively discussion of whether WiFi is a human right. This week's LTF recommendation is the children's book All the World by Liz Scanlon, available at your local public library.
S1 · E42
August 19 · 1 hr 20 min
Ani DiFranco, Back-to-School Blues and Sibling Violence (Episode 42)
Bubba wrestles with the moral dilemma of whether to put a squirrel out of its misery, John feels down in the dumps now that summer is over and his kids are going back to school, plus the ugly truth about 15 minute swim school is finally revealed.
S1 · E41
August 12 · 1 hr 22 min
Early-Onset Old Man Syndrome (Episode 41)
On this week's episode of guys discuss Bubba's new hairstyle, what a grief support group is really like and his recent appearance on the morning news. Plus John shares a harrowing tale of encountering a stranger during one of his regular night walks. John also recommends the children's book It's Not the Stork!: A Book about Girls, Boys, Babies, Bodies, Families and Friends by Robie H. Harris. It's an episode you won't want to miss!
S1 · E40
August 5 · 49 min
“I hate my daughter's therapist & water parks are disgusting” (Episode 40)
On this week's episode the guys debate the finer points of what counts as an "everything shower", whether's Bubba's daughter's therapist is trolling him and whether it's safe to drink well water when you're visiting family out in the country.
S1 · E39
July 29 · 1 hr 1 min
Air travel is for the 1% & Malls are Dying (Episode 39)
On this week’s episode, Bubba has returned from his trip back home to Michigan and has decided that we, the common folk, should no longer be allowed the privilege of jet travel. Meanwhile John takes his children on a walk down memory lane to a magical past when malls were places you actually wanted to spend time in.
S1 · E38
July 22 · 59 min
“I 3D printed you an apology." (Episode 38)
On this week's episode of Listen, They're Fine Bubba recounts how his son kissed a girl then proceeded to get in a fistfight, while John explains the concept of a "Fugler Doll" and why his kids are obsessed with them.
S1 · E37
July 15 · 1 hr 25 min
Fireworks, Bike Rides and Suspiciously Friendly Beachgoers (Episode 37)
Summer is in full swing here at the Listen, They're Fine Podcast. This week the guys discuss how to find the best spot at the beach, the struggle of being both prepared as a parent and leaving room to be spontaneous with your kids, and what to do when your children keep losing their shoes.
July 8 · 5 min
Summer Update from Bubba & John
Bubba is traveling with his family but the Listen, They're Fine guys still found time to get together to watch some of their old family home movies. Enjoy this special episode featuring a trip down to the old swimming hole, uncles wielding crossbows and the Amish performing traditional folk music. Summer Update from Bubba & John (special bonus episode available now on YouTube) Listen, They're Fine Podcast
S1 · E36
July 1 · 1 hr 17 min
Tooth Troubles & Tracking my Wife's Movements (Episode 36)
A trip to the San Diego Safari Park leads to some grumpy kids and Bubba learns the hard way that forgetting to pay your electric bill has consequences. Also the guys share all the ways that their wives are more productive then them. Plus a PSA on the danger of eating too many popsicles.
S1 · E35
June 24 · 1 hr 5 min
Bible Camp, Funcles and Cotton Candy (Episode 35)
On this week's episode of Listen, They're Fine the guys discuss the phenomena of "Fun-Uncles" and the ethical implications of sending your kids to Vacation Bible Schools instead of an expensive summer camp.
S1 · E34
June 17 · 1 hr 6 min
Father’s Day: Wife Gripes (Episode 34)
Father's Day is a time to reflect on all the blessings that come with being a family man. It's also an opportunity to air grievances about your children and significant others. On this episode the guys share some of their favorite "wife gripes", talk about the vortex of negativity that is the Nextdoor App as well as recommend some of their favorite movies to watch with the family.
S1 · E33
June 10 · 1 hr 48 min
“Two grapes and a hate crime.” (Episode 33)
Listen, They're Fine isn't afraid to ask the tough questions like, "is it ever okay to spank your child?" and "is it ethical to take your kid into the voting booth with you on election day?" plus Bubba recounts his challenging weekend of solo parenting while his wife is on a ladies trip and John gets real about why he doesn't like tapas.
S1 · E32
June 3 · 1 hr 41 min
Axe Murderers, TikTok Toys and The Great Hackysack Shortage - (Episode 32)
A new wrinkle is added to a childhood story about the axe murderer next door with a special call-in appearance by none other than John's Mom! Plus Bubba provides an update on his daughter's beatboxing career as well as a discussion about Stater Brothers Grocery and how to disconnect from your work brain while with the family.
S1 · E31
May 27 · 1 hr 33 min
“Cancer-free at LEGOLAND” (Episode 31)
Now that pee wee baseball season is over John and his family can focus on their real passion, trips to LEGOLAND. Meanwhile Bubba's family trip to Las Vegas is nearly derailed by a sudden and potentially deadly testicle diagnosis. What will happen next?! Tune in for another exciting episode of Listen, They’re Fine! Weekly Recommendations: Bubba recommends letting your kids explore the playground at the John Wayne airport & John recommends the Michael J. Fox memior FUTURE BOY (available in convenient audiobook format)
S1 · E30
May 20 · 1 hr 16 min
“Every school has a Chaz Danger.” (Episode 30)
On this week's episode of Listen, They Fine the guys tackle of topic of how to deal with a child who is developing a bad habit of lying and whether popular culture was too hard on Ashlee Simpson. Recommendations: John recommends the new Social Distortion album, Born to Kill Bubba recommends going all out at your next trip to the beach with the kids
S1 · E29
May 13 · 1 hr 40 min
“Who poops on an airplane?!” (Episode 29)
On this week's episode Bubba recounts his recent family adventures in Wisconsin and John experiences the thrill of chaperoning a pack of wild children on the school field trip to the aquarium. Plus some pro-tips on how to save big on a hair transplant and what to do when your UBER drive won't stop talking. Recommendations: John recommends watching the James Cameron Director's Cut of the movie ALIENS and patroning your local furniture maker to get a surprisingly affordable price on a new couch. Bubba recommends that amusement parks become publicly owned enterprises as a way to stop the rampant price gouging of families.
S1 · E28
May 6 · 1 hr 21 min
“Sometimes winning the fight feels worse…” (Episode 28)
On a very special episode of Listen, They're Fine we have a surprise guest of John's Dad reminiscing about his party days in the mid-1980s, plus Bubba shares some words of wisdom about how to make sure all your kids feel included in their sibling's birthday celebrations. Recommendations: John recommends THE FUN JUNGLE mystery book series for kids and the memior "In a Sunburned Country" by Bill Bryson for adults Bubba recommends listening to The Smashing Pumpkins and cooking your family a delicious fondant potato dish from the Groovy Foodie Sarah Bahn (link)
S1 · E27
April 29 · 1 hr 12 min
My Son is a Proud Toy Gun Owner (Episode 27)
On this week's episode of Listen, They're Fine the guys discuss the evils of doo-wop music, what could be done to improve school talent shows and how turn your children's neighborhood lemonade stand into a viral hit on Instagram.
S1 · E26
April 22 · 1 hr 28 min
“My wife could beat up your husband.” (Episode 26)
On this week's episode the guys tell a harrowing tale about how far they would go to protect their families at an Orange County hamburger restaurant. Plus Bubba makes a call to action for dads to get more involved in the PTA and John shares his best practices for organizing a neighborhood scavenger hunt that's guaranteed to keep your kids busy for approximately 25 minutes.
S1 · E25
April 16 · 36 min
Knife fight with a kitchen rat (Episode 25)
When is it appropriate to swap out your kid’s dead pet for a near identical alive one? Find out on this week’s special mini-sode of Listen They’re Fine, when Bubba and John share their expertise on how to properly deal with animals in the family home. (both the welcome and unwelcome kind)

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