Hold Me Back: Son and Father Change the Conversation
Aidan and Ash ElDifrawi
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S5E39 The Science of Communication
Ironically, while the core mission of HMB is to enhance communication between generations, there's yet to be an episode dedicated to the "science" of communication. Until now. Aidan & Ash welcome…
S5E38 Launching: What You Need to Know About Freshman Year at College
"Never take a class before 9:30…always have peanut butter and pretzels in your room…get your flu shot…you'll need more ramen than condoms…you fail in silence…call your parents…90% of bad decisions…
S4E37 Boomer Training: A Gen Z Lesson in Social Media Lingo
A growing part of the generational divide is an emerging and unexpected language barrier. This phenomenon is a byproduct of the explosion in social media platforms, which seem to have created a new…
S4E36 Resilience: Blessing or Curse?
Over the last decade, the concept of resilience has been synonymous with raising healthy kids. But what if we're wrong? What if one person's life journey shined a bright light on how resilience can…
S4E35 Sex
Ash and Aidan tackle the topic every teenager can't wait to discuss with their parents: sex. In the spirit of not holding back, the boys openly and honestly discuss why, how, what, and when parents…
S4E34 Pornography
Season 4 kicks off with the topic Aidan has successfully avoided for 3 seasons: dating, relationships, and sex. The first of this 2-part series focuses on how hypersexualized media and the ease of…
S3E33 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Aidan and Ash end the year - and Season 3 - with a topic that lies at the center of changing the conversation: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I). After discussing the role Equal Employment…
S3E32 One Small Step across a Large Divide
How do you change the world? One conversation at a time, according to the CEO of StoryCorps, Sandra Clark. Clark joins Aidan and Ash for an illuminating discussion on how StoryCorps' program, One…
S3E31 Real-Money Gaming, Game Theory, Negotiating, and Poker Strategy
What started as an episode on teen gambling took a turn into a fascinating conversation with the polymathic Dan Singer, one of the world's leading experts on the businesses of online gaming, casinos,…
S3E30 Reimagining Diversity
Aidan and Ash tackle the topic of diversity in an interview with Eboo Patel. Eboo is the Founder and President of Interfaith America - the leading interfaith organization in the United States - and…
S3E29 Teens and Their Screens
What are adults missing about teens and their technology? Apparently, a lot! Aidan and Ash kick off their mental health series by welcoming Harvard Project Zero researchers Emily Weinstein and Carrie…
S3E28 A Look Inside the College Admissions Process
Just when Aidan and Ash thought they had shared everything there is to know about the college admissions process, they found out they had an opportunity to interview one of the brightest minds in the…
S3E27 Take Your Gen-Z'er to Work Day
Ash has spent so much time in Gen Z's world, Aidan felt it was time to return the favor. Over the summer, Aidan infiltrated several work environments during his internships and exploratory visits -…
S3E26 Dartmouth: Interview with Lee Coffin, Vice Provost for Enrollment and Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid
Aidan and Ash continue the College Admission Series (CAS) as they welcome Lee Coffin, Vice Provost for Enrollment and Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid at Dartmouth College. Prior to joining the…
S3E25 College Essays and Why Applying to College Should Be Stress-Free
Aidan and Ash talk all things college essays with one of the most enigmatic thought leaders in Silicon Valley, Umair Khan. Khan is a successful entrepreneur, tech investor, restaurateur, and the…
S3E24 Drinking
Aidan and Ash take on the charged topic of drinking and propose a new model for how adults and teens should navigate discussions on alcohol consumption. In addition to revealing eye-opening research,…
S2E23 Political Correctness, Part 2
In the final part of the series, Aidan and Ash break down the 5 problems that plague political correctness in America. They explore the fascinating findings from the Hidden Tribes research, discuss…
S2E22 Father's Day Special: Top 10 Movies That Connect Us
Can movies help bridge the generational divide? Absolutely! In this Father's Day special episode, the guys debate which movies bridge the generational divide. Their search went beyond just feel good…
S2E21 Political Correctness, Part 1
In the first of this two-part series, Aidan and Ash navigate the most controversial topic in America: Political Correctness. In part one, they argue there are five problems that underpin the growing…
S2E20 A Letter From My Father
My father recently had a tragic loss in his life. His older brother suddenly and unexpectedly passed away. As his son, I wanted to find a way to bring him some comfort in his greatest time of sorrow.…
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