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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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  • 24 episodes
  • weekly
  • Avg 1 hr 13 min
  • English

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  • S1 · E46
    September 16 · 1 hr 11 min

    Legoland Theft, Second Born Children, Bird Problems (Episode 46)

    John recounts a recent near skunking experience and a run in with a would be thief at his beloved Legoland. Bubba has a bone to pick with seagulls but loves the doves that have nested at this house. But both of them can agree that 5th graders really need to wear deodorant.

  • S1 · E45
    September 9 · 1 hr 17 min

    Acme vs. Coyote, Forgetting 9/11 and Bad Boys (Episode 45)

    Bubba and John swap stories about getting in trouble as reckless teen boys and worry whether their sons will follow in their footsteps. Plus a discussion about what it truly means to "Never Forget" September 11th and a recommendation for the best family film of the year, Coyote Vs. Acme

  • S1 · E43
    August 26 · 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 · 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.

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