Uncles-in-Law

Daddy Needs a New Job

Matt, Michael, and Steve tackle the important questions: how old does an Iron Man slot machine have to be before Matt can legally own one, how much time does that give him to turn his finances around, and does buying your own slot machine technically count as saving money? Plus: plane-crash anxiety, celebrity burner accounts, shows everyone says you should watch, California's bizarre gambling laws, questionable Massachusetts geography, Grand Theft Auto moral codes, and why the safest seat on a plane may still be back at the airport. Also, Steve explains why he roots for labor, Michael reflects on his algorithms, and Matt realizes he has exactly seven years and twelve days to get his life together.

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The #3 Private Jet Review Podcast

Matt, Michael, and Steve celebrate an unexpected milestone: Uncles in Law is apparently the #3 podcast you’ll find when searching for “private jet reviews.” From there, the guys recap election night, dive into Supreme Court procedural trivia, compare absurdly complicated ballots, and revisit the strange experience of surviving Halloween as a parent. Plus: Michael goes trick-or-treating with Sydney Sweeney, Steve explains what happens when the Supreme Court ties, listeners offer Matt career advice, and everyone wonders what other highly specific search terms might accidentally lead people to this show.

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This Podcast Canceled a Couch

Matt, Michael, and Steve discover that relentless public shaming has finally accomplished something: the World's Worst Couch is gone. From there, the guys cover pumpkin patches in Target parking lots, Steve's possible new pug, cruise-ship anxiety, Disney World birthdays, and the unsettling realization that children will absolutely research what happens if the engines fail before boarding the world's largest cruise ship. Plus: Steve's new Supreme Court book, four-hour-early airport arrivals, fall golf, the first-place Giants, and Matt reveals that he has actually started writing his time-travel movie.

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One Concrete Thing

Matt, Michael, and Steve check in on the challenge from the last episode: has Matt actually started something yet? The answer leads to a candid conversation about career anxiety, getting unstuck, and why sometimes the first step has to be very, very small. Plus: Steve prepares to visit his 29th Major League ballpark, the guys investigate which baseball player with a statue has the lowest career WAR, Michael apologizes to Todd Helton, a nor’easter threatens the baseball playoffs, and everyone learns far more than expected about Joe Torre’s playing career. Also: Disney World birthdays, $110-a-day cruise drink packages, doomscrolling at 4 a.m., and one new assignment for next week — do one concrete thing.

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Start Something

Matt, Michael, and Steve are back from summer break and somehow end up turning a conversation about procrastination into an intervention about what Matt should do with the rest of his professional life. Along the way: Steve reveals his lifelong Indigo Girls fandom, Michael explains the unique misery of golf, the guys compare middle-school memories, debate dream jobs, and discover that sometimes the only way forward is to stop overthinking and start something. Plus: unreleased podcast episodes, live albums, Supreme Court interruptions, Phish, the Shins, and a surprising amount of career advice from three brothers-in-law.

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The Rookie Camper

Henry heads to summer camp for the first time, Matt recounts Rookie Day (including one memorable shower misunderstanding), Michael shares an encouraging update on Sam's camp experience, and Steve debates whether his daughters are ready for seven full weeks away from home. Plus: Steve's incredible day at Wimbledon, the Red Sox' winning streak, the eternal misery of Mets fandom, baseball cards, terrible mattresses, Canadian wildfire smoke, and the little moments that make summer feel like summer.

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The World's Worst Couch

Steve recaps one of the busiest days of his career covering Supreme Court chaos, Michael reflects on grief camp, sleepaway camp, and summer travel, and Matt prepares for a family trip he's convinced will leave him completely sleep-deprived thanks to one infamous pull-out couch. Plus: London travel plans, Wagamama, theme park mishaps, NFTs, A-Rod's strip club story, and why the world's worst couch keeps making an appearance.

Cookie Puss, Fudgy the Whale, and Stolen Valor

Matt and Henry wake up before dawn to watch Formula One in Monaco, only for disaster to strike before sunrise. Michael celebrates Olivia's birthday with Fudgy the Whale, Steve recounts an unexpected Alex Rodriguez strip-club story, and the guys debate the difference between illegal, unethical, and merely convenient. Plus: Universal Studios parking conspiracies, sports-card collections, Cape Cod recommendations, and the mystery of how Michael's father lost money at a sex show in Hamburg.

Hi, Bluey Dad

Matt and Henry spend fourteen hours at Disneyland, accidentally make new friends, and discover the joys of single-rider lines. Meanwhile, the guys debate whether teleportation counts as flying, discuss the strange state of college athletics, relive painful childhood injuries, and share stories about first impressions, family, and brother-in-law history. Plus: bat dogs, hacky sacks, Jewish Heritage Night at Fenway, and a Titanic-themed birthday party that somehow seemed like a good idea.

The Country Club Birthday Party and the Moon Landing Hoax

The guys discuss baseball rain delays, country club birthday parties, airport lounge kids, Costco Pokémon chaos, and why Michael is teaching Steve’s daughter conspiracy theories. Plus: Disney parenting strategy, moon landing denial percentages, fancy grocery stores, and the increasingly strange reality of modern American life.

Broken Jaws and Juggalos

Matt shares the results of Henry’s brutally honest school assignment ranking his favorite things in life (including “mom not home for bed”), Steve reveals the truly horrifying story of having both jaws broken twice, and Michael revisits the debate over the Lenox Millionaires high school mascot. Plus: terrible retail jobs, San Francisco hatred, gaming computers, baseball burnout, Supreme Court hypotheticals, and why no one should ever try to drink liquid pizza.

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Free Bet Blackjack is a Scam (FIXED AUDIO)

Matt reunites with his entire family for the first time in 20 years at Disney, while Michael recovers from a Vegas trip that includes the mind-blowing Sphere, and a very confusing version of blackjack. Meanwhile, Steve gets locked inside a Substack party inside the White House security perimeter during the Correspondents’ Dinner (yes, really). Plus: Savannah Bananas debates, parenting chaos, forgotten subscriptions, gambling philosophy, and why rooting for bad baseball teams might actually be good for your productivity.

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The 50-Cent Baseball Contract, the Senate Hearing, and the Nanny Quit

Matt experiments with a new parenting strategy: paying his son 50 cents for every ball he fields at baseball practice. Meanwhile, Michael deals with a nanny quitting mid–school vacation week, and Steve walks us through what it’s actually like to testify before the Senate (including a very real on-camera exchange). Plus: allowance debates, cash vs Venmo, travel stories, and an unexpected deep dive into the mystery of the Roanoke colony.

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The Baseball Meltdown

Matt’s son has a rough baseball practice that spirals into multiple public meltdowns, a near car incident, and some truly tough parenting moments. The guys compare notes on kids, sports, and how much of this is actually normal. Plus: Little League chaos, snack politics, and why everything feels harder when other parents are watching.

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The Annual Review, the Bad Back, and the Private Jet

The guys talk early-season baseball panic, golf being the only acceptable form of exercise, and the harsh reality of getting older (your back will let you know). Steve breaks down the mysterious world of academic salary memos, Michael vents about corporate performance reviews, and Matt explains how TV writers are actually evaluated. Plus: private jets, podcast monetization, phishing scams, and why none of them are built to switch careers in their forties.

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Yaya’s Pen, Matt’s Ponytail… and a 24-Hour No-Pee Streak

A simple question—why no one calls Michael “Mike”—spirals into nicknames, bowl cuts, and Matt’s shocking new ponytail era. Then things get weird. We get: A 24-hour no-pee situation (yes, really) A sketchy airport ticket swap that somehow works out Childhood travel stories that feel… illegal? Steve’s parents’ legendary lifelong smoking habit And a deeply unhinged debate about whether not peeing is a skill Also: Savannah Bananas tips, TSA horror stories, escape rooms, and the Sweet 16. As always—zero expertise, maximum opinions.

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Red Dead, No Sleep, and a Senate Hearing

Michael returns from a golf trip with zero TSA drama, Matt survives a chaotic San Diego overnight involving pot pies, no Diet Coke, and a forgotten CPAP, and Steve prepares to testify before the Senate. Along the way: kids discovering Red Dead Redemption, Disneyland logistics, and why nothing ever goes according to plan.

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The Pre-Dawn Doomscroll

The conversation covers topics related to sleep habits and phone usage, as well as a discussion about school mascots and renaming. The first chapter explores the impact of phone usage on sleep habits, while the second chapter delves into the topic of school mascots and the renaming of schools. The conversation covers a wide range of topics including historical figures, nostalgia for old technology, food cravings, medication effects on appetite, and personal experiences with weight loss and biochemistry. The discussion delves into the impact of medication on food cravings and habits, as well as the influence of nostalgia on food preferences and grocery store experiences. The conversation delves into the impact of GLP-1s on psychology, changes in eating habits, and addictive behaviors. It also explores unexpected effects of medication, behavioral changes, caffeine consumption, improved emotional regulation, parenting, and deceptive eating behaviors. The conversation delves into the topics of stress eating and weight loss, as well as the challenges associated with insurance coverage for medication. The hosts share personal experiences and insights related to these themes, providing valuable perspectives on managing stress and navigating insurance issues. Takeaways Sleep Habits School Mascots Food cravings and appetite control Impact of medication on food cravings and habits GLP-1s and their impact on psychology Changes in eating habits and addictive behaviors Stress eating and weight loss Challenges with insurance coverage for medication Chapters 00:00 Sleep Habits and Phone Usage 17:50 Montgomery Blair and Washington Bureaucracy 23:14 Decoding Messages and Pop Culture References 29:30 Protein Bars and Appetite Control 35:15 Weight Loss and Biochemistry 44:00 Behavioral Changes and Impact on Relationships 51:14 Improved Emotional Regulation 57:06 Insurance Coverage Challenges

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Disney World, Lost Wallets, and a Fungus Foot Bowl

The podcast episode covers a range of topics, including a spontaneous trip to Disney World, wallet mishaps, and the peculiar use of household items for foot care. The hosts also discuss the challenges of carrying cash, the inconvenience of lost wallets, and the unexpected use of mixing bowls for foot baths. The conversation delves into the impact of AI on various aspects of daily life, including soda consumption, technical support, education, creative work, and job displacement. Concerns about the future of work and education in the AI era are also discussed, highlighting the potential challenges and implications of AI integration. The conversation delves into the challenges of parenting, youth sports, and community engagement. It explores the dynamics of raising children, the complexities of youth sports, and the involvement of parents in various community events. Takeaways Spontaneous trips can lead to unexpected adventures Wallet mishaps and household item usage can lead to amusing anecdotes AI's influence on critical thinking and creativity Concerns about job displacement and derivative ideas Parenting challenges and decision-making Youth sports and parental involvement Community engagement and events Chapters 00:00 Disney World Adventures 13:36 Cash, Cards, and Fungal Foot Baths 22:12 Soda Consumption and Dishwashing 27:28 AI and Writing Assistance 32:31 AI and Job Displacement 40:17 AI and Creative Output 47:32 Future of Work and Education 55:26 Youth Sports and Parental Involvement 01:00:38 Community Engagement and Events

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Not a Straight Line of Effort

This week, we talk about the sporting events we’d actually spend real money to attend — from the Masters to the World Series — and somehow end up debating whether life is just one giant pass/fail test. Michael defends his “do exactly what’s required” philosophy. Steve explains how loading the dishwasher became a defining personality trait. Matt tells the story of going from the Apple Genius Bar to hosting live television. We also cover: – Growing up with high-achieving siblings – The myth of “luck” – Double opt-in email etiquette – Why some people grind… and others optimize – And the very specific skill of airport pickup logistics It’s sports nostalgia, career honesty, and in-law therapy — all in one episode.

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