It’s the Halloween edition, and the dads are in their bag: childhood chaos with eggs and shaving cream, Costco candy temptations, the big-bowl etiquette dilemma, and a heated candy draft—Reese’s vs. Kit Kat vs. Snickers. Ricky relives an emotional NHL homecoming, Matt’s bowling team nosedives, and John debates when kids can finally trick-or-treat without a parent shadowing them.

We also trade scariest-movie picks and Matt drops the story of a ghost caught on camera in an old New England house—plus a rapid-fire “Can You Name Them?” on top candies, festive states, and horror films. If you’re a 35–60 dad who loves laughs, nostalgia, and a little spooky…this one hits.

Highlights include:

• Ghost video that still freaks us out • Best vs. worst Halloween candy debate • When kids can trick-or-treat alone • Bruins captain homecoming emotion • “Can You Name Them?” Halloween edition • Green screen…exposed (for real)

Stick around for timestamps to jump right to the good stuff.

Timestamps:

00:00 Halloween Edition Intro & Setup 01:33 The Catch-Up: Orlando Trip & Missing Disney 03:02 Ricky on Bruins Captain’s Emotional Return 07:24 Matt’s Bowling Team Slump & Jersey Debate 10:39 Halloween Memories: Eggs, Shaving Cream & Chaos 14:16 Favorite Candy Showdown & Massachusetts’ Surprising #1 18:37 Big Bowl Etiquette: Take One or Handful? 19:29 Why Trick-or-Treating Has Declined 21:29 Scary Movies: Then vs Now 24:36 Matt’s Ghost Story That Freaked Everyone Out 31:04 “Can You Name 'Em?” Halloween Edition Game 39:54 Mailbag: Trick-or-Treat Age & Green Screen Reveal

Links & Mentions:

The Ouija Board The Exorcist (1973) Hereditary (2018) The Conjuring (2013) The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) The Ring (2002) Ancient Aliens on History Channel

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New studio energy! In this episode, a recently married producer joins the table as we trade real-world marriage tactics for dads—how to balance guys’ nights, video games, and being present at home. We also tackle the New England apple-picking debate, swap bee-sting mayhem, and confess why the show took a two-month break.

Before the wrap, we hit rapid-fire sports lists, from the NFL’s oldest franchises to the cities with the most championships—great bar-stool ammo for Sunday football. Keep listening for the funniest bowling-league banter you’ll hear all season.

Highlights include:

• The “equal time” marriage rule for nights out • Video-game confessions (Warzone & Borderlands 4) • Bee allergy story that ended in an ambulance • Apple-picking: worth it or waste of time? • Oldest NFL teams & title-rich cities trivia

👉 Stick around to hear Matt’s first-day hazing, the great “guys-night” marriage debate, and one of the most hilarious bowling-league stories ever told.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro & Welcome to Episode 34 02:41 The Catch-Up: Fall, Family & Fairs 05:45 Bowling League Drama & Big Ball Bag Jokes 08:33 Marriage Rules for Guys’ Night Out 12:40 Gaming Confessions & Wife Tolerance Levels 17:00 Follower Mailbag: Showers, Hiatus & Apple-Picking 26:57 Sports Trivia Showdown 30:00 Wrap-Up & Matt’s First Show After-Party

Links & Mentions:

The Makeshift Project (on TikTok) The Topsfield Fair Call of Duty: Warzone Borderlands 4 Scott Boras (on Instagram)

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After a short break, we’re back with a dad-focused catch-up. From the softball team’s unlikely run from last place to the finals, to Ricky’s ongoing knee drama, this episode has plenty of laughs, stories, and real-life dad grit.

Then we get into theme parks—the rising costs, confusing upsells, and the strategies that actually work. From Disney’s Lightning Lane to Universal’s new Epic Universe, we lay out what’s worth the money, what isn’t, and the one sneaky hack you need to know. If you’re a dad planning a family trip—or just love a good rant—you’ll want to hear this.

Highlights include:

• Softball finals recap & team awards • Ricky’s knee replacement decisions • Fall favorites: football, cider donuts, and lots and lots of leaves! • Disney & Universal upsells explained • The ride-hack every dad should know

This episode blends family life, fall traditions, and theme-park survival tips into a mix that every dad can relate to.

Timestamps:

00:00 Show Intro: Back from Summer Break & Softball Finals Run 02:00 Ricky’s Knee Injury and Surgery Decisions 06:30 Johnny’s Mid-Week Health Scare 10:20 Fall Favorites: Football, Donuts, and Family Traditions 14:40 Pumpkin Spice, Streaming Sports, and Seasonal Rants 20:00 Dealing with Leaves, Lawns, and School Traffic 26:00 The Real Costs of Disney & Universal Trips 30:00 Lightning Lane, Upsells, and What’s Worth Paying For 34:00 A Sneaky Ride Hack That Actually Works 37:00 Alcohol in the Parks, St. Louis “What If,” and Wrap-Up

Links & Mentions:

Disney Lightning Lane Passes Universal Express Pass The Best Apple Cider Donuts on the North Shore Nason's Stone House Farm What's Happening - Doobie or Not Doobie: Part 1 + 2

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