Jason’s sick again and Randy’s off to the Vineyard, biking to the island’s island yet never knowing of the story of the bridge. How do the ferries work and how do you get the fireworks across. In D.C. Jason’s not shooting them in traffic, yet the cops don’t seem to notice. And, of course, we get an update on the campers!
#358 – Left on Read
Randy should go to camp but he’s trying to be productive while the kids are away at camp. Jason wants the kids to be independent but not this independent, as in … respond the text already! The scavenger hunt was a huge success. Randy is thrown by Jason faking but he can’t tell if he’s faking or not.
#357 – Do the Hard Stuff
Randy plans an epic party and Jason’s driving the details. 30 pounds of dry ice is nuts, but 50 pounds makes sense. Sound Bar judgment comes on a little hard, even though surround systems are actually better. Big math is fun, but hard, yet … order of magnitude is achieved. How do you make the kids know the options?
#356 – My Money’s on Me
Jason and Randy discuss the girls’ hair, and endless combing. The James’ throw a party and the kids have figured out the loophole. Tree Nuts are dangerous. Teach good decisions. Lack of accessibility is part of the challenge and double standards are summarized. – recorded on 5/31/2022
#355 – Play More Chess
Randy and Jason unfortunately have to address guns, cops and schools again. The girls and boys appear to be coming back together. Are things improving, especially for the kids? Eat more broccoli and enjoying Tom Cruise smiling! – recorded: 5/24/2022
#354 – Hot Girl Summer
Randy and Jason discuss Prometheus and stardust theories. Randy drives the school bus and Jason is wildly confused with Randy’s contrition. What’s fair in team sports? Why won’t the kids simply shoulder fake around the opponent and score? Randy drives the School Bus and gets McDonalds at the mall. The boy needs expensive gear now but it’s too late to buy the ski pass.
#353 – Old and Wisdomy
Randy and Jason celebrate Mother’s Day not Wife’s day, Randy with a card, but it’s not at all what you would expect. Who’s 50, and when did that happen? Don’t put tomatoes in a fruit salad no matter how intelligent you are. How the kids handle the dance pre-party and is it as never wracking? Someone has been listening for half their life and that, at least, isn’t creepy.
#352 – Lima Beans
Randy has an existential crisis about clearing his plate. Jason and Randy compare notes about Family Meeting. Time for a new cell phone, should have been a horse. How much storage is enough and what’s the cost? Brushing teeth is too much to ask, compared to planning gig jobs. And finally how long will a cat last in a tree?
#351 – Maybe I buy Twitter
How many web forms are Randy and Jason filling out in duplicate or triplicate? The money is being used to buy candy and maybe a car. The new clothes with tags still on them are ending up on bags. Who can wrap their head around the idea of 46 Billion dollars?
#350 – Handful of People
Randy installs a led light strip, while Jason can’t decide. Ebikes sound cool, but how much are they? Facebook marketplace is breaking the rules, while old timey video games are just fine. Taxes, taxes, taxes!
#349 – That’s a Weird Vibe
Randy and Jason are biking and running, one overnight. Some dudes are oddly disappearing on group runs. Where are they going? Making playgrounds accessible is a numbers game. Gender studies degrees are fine, if you can afford it and aren’t running out of steam.
#348 – Unplug the Glue Gun
Randy and Jason gush about Roland Deschain, his Ka-Tet and Sai King. Who’s got a video game addiction and who wears Chinese shirts? Randy doesn’t like all the winning. Is a leather diary worth the cost, and how does that eBike work?