Listen, They're Fine
Brandon (Bubba) Ogborn, John Ahern & Wyatt Gray
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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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Recent Episodes
S1E33 “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…
S1E32 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…
“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…
S1E30 “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.…
S1E29 “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…
S1E28 “Sometimes winning the fight feels worse…” (Episode 28)
On a very special episode of Listen, They're Fine we have a surprise guest of John's Dad reminiscing about his party days in the mid-1980s, plus Bubba shares some words of wisdom about how to make…
S1E27 My Son is a Proud Toy Gun Owner (Episode 27)
On this week's episode of Listen, They're Fine the guys discuss the evils of doo-wop music, what could be done to improve school talent shows and how turn your children's neighborhood lemonade stand…
S1E26 “My wife could beat up your husband.” (Episode 26)
On this week's episode the guys tell a harrowing tale about how far they would go to protect their families at an Orange County hamburger restaurant. Plus Bubba makes a call to action for dads to get…
S1E25 Knife fight with a kitchen rat (Episode 25)
When is it appropriate to swap out your kid’s dead pet for a near identical alive one?Find out on this week’s special mini-sode of Listen They’re Fine, when Bubba and John share their expertise on…
S1E24 Hot Teacher Pyramid Scheme (Episode 24)
Easter is time of renewal but also a time for your children to throw a tantrum and hurl plastic eggs at your head. Plus Bubba recounts the time his schoolteacher pressured to sign him up with…
S1E23 “Children of the Old World” (Episode 23)
What's the best way to celebrate Easter with your kids? Do you make an offering of painted eggs to the pagan bunny spirts or enjoy a crucifixion reenactment at your local megachurch? Plus the guys…
S1E22 “No cosmic questions at bedtime.” (Episode 22)
On this week's episode Bubba & John talk about the highs and lows of attending a birthday party at the local trampoline park, at what point does deep tongue kissing cross the line into full on…
S1E21 “The dog eats at the top of the hour." (Episode 21)
On the latest episode of Listen They're Fine the guys discuss how to construct a winning wooden car for the Cub Scouts Pinewood Derby, debate who is more addicted to their phones (old people or…
S1E20 “Vacation is over, come get these kids.” (Episode 20)
On this week's episode the guys dig deep into the differences between bat mitzvahs vs. quinceañeras (like which is more fun to drink at). As well as bemoan the fact that once you hit 40, the hip,…
S1E19 “You can’t talk that way to a Veteran.” (Episode 19)
On this week's episode we celebrate the life of Bubba's elderly neighbor Gertrude, plus share some thoughts on what is fair when it comes to street parking. It's an episode you won't want to miss!…
S1E18 “The Dog Ate a Grape, call 911” (Episode 18)
Did you know that building furniture forts for your children can be hazardous to your health? But not nearly as hazardous as certain fruits and vegetables are to dogs. Plus the guys share their…
S1E17 Someone's in the kitchen with Bubba. (Episode 17)
John tackles the daily challenge of packing school lunches for his boys, while Bubba takes his kids on a tour of a ghost ship with some unexpected results. Plus bonus conversations on the finer…
S1E16 “I'm Done Parenting for this Evening...” (Episode 16)
On this week's episode of Listen They're Fine the guys discuss how to talk to your kids about their classmates with special needs, when it's appropriate to take out your penis in front of guests and…
S1E15 “Daddy, why is that lady eating dirt?" (Episode 15)
“Daddy, why is that lady eating dirt?" (Episode 15) Listen, They're Fine Podcast …
S1E14 We Built This City on Christian Rock & Roll (Episode 14)
We Built This City on Christian Rock & Roll (Episode 14) Listen, They're Fine Podcast …
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