Josh and Autumn reflect on the past YEAR since their last episode, and give a quick update on their family. Then, they explore a tricky question - Is it possible to love your kids equally? If it is possible, should you? If you are a first time

Episode 25 - Lizanne, My Sunshine

May 10th, 2020 54m 56s

Josh and Autumn welcome Lizanne and Andrew Carlson to the pod! They are two of the most delightful people you'll ever meet. Spend an hour catching up as the Carlsons discuss military life, their childhoods, parenting through a pandemic, and spe

Episode 24 - PreK Parkour

Apr 18th, 2020 1h 3m

Josh and Autumn welcome Kim and Colton Kelly to the podcast! The Kelly family are living their best pandemic life in the big city. Pull up a comfy chair and join the conversation about working, schooling, loving, and PARKOURING through these d

Episode 23 - A Very Social Distance

Mar 31st, 2020 1h 3m

Josh and Autumn welcome Heather Dalton Dennis, a licensed professional counselor, and Dr. Jeff Dennis, a sociologist with expertise in public health, to the pod to talk about parenting through the lens of professional expertise during this pand

Episode 22 - Levin's Butterfly

Mar 21st, 2020 40m 41s

Catch up on all the Social Distancing Drama in the Lockett house. Theft, graffiti, swearing, accusations, mud puddle stomping, and lots of family togetherness. If you’re feeling overwhelmed and hopeless, know you’re not alone. We are here for y

Episode 21 - Muhmuhmuh MY Corona

Mar 17th, 2020 30m 53s

Catch up on where Josh has been and meet the fuzzy new member of the Lockett family! Lots of big changes, but you’ll speedy quick feel right back at home with Autumn and Josh. We all need friends to come over after our currently-ever-present ch

20 - Real Life Pod Friends

Jan 3rd, 2020 49m 54s

Ring in the new year with the Locketts and friends they made through the podcast! Catch up on what's been happening since the last episode and make sure to comment so we can convince Josh to keep going. Hugs, First Time Listeners, we've missed

19 - The Empty Nesters

Nov 5th, 2019 40m 23s

After an evening of celebrating Josh's birthday, Josh and Autumn sit down with two pillars of their "Willage" to dissect the dynamics of an empty nest. Doc (as their children call him) and Missy have achieved the dream - both of their sons are

18 - Tiramisu and Track Butterflies Too

Oct 22nd, 2019 37m 31s

Josh and Autumn finally tiptoe into the land of *cue dramatic music* THE TWEEN! Reliving their own glory and gory days of early teenagerhood, the two ponder how best to encourage their oldest daughter through new experiences. Slather on some Dr

17 - Live from New York...

Oct 14th, 2019 15m 9s

Enjoy this amuse-bouche pod episode where Josh and Autumn record from the airport! Musical recommendations, more encouragement on your journey to mental health, and some family picture commiseration are smushed into a tiny pod package.

16 - GTF to Sleep!

Oct 7th, 2019 41m 26s

Slap-happy from a cool front, Josh and Autumn kick off this week's episode mid-snort laugh. They should have known a scream from upstairs would derail them mid-pod, which actually introduced this week's theme quite well. How can parents survive

15 - Ava Takes Over

Sep 30th, 2019 47m 16s

Welcome the first-ever guest on the First Time Listeners podcast - Ava James! The oldest of the Lockett kiddos, Ava joins the pod armed with questions for Josh and Autumn. Learn more about the family and hear tales from the inside, including ho

14 - Salted Butter and Emotional Coaching

Sep 23rd, 2019 43m 57s

Autumn shares two of her very own Granny Linda stories while Josh speculates why no Granny Lindas ever accost him. (Spoiler, it's RBF y'all.) Later, the two share successes from intentional emotional coaching. It's hard work but so so worth it!

13 - Mom Guilt/Dad Guilt

Sep 16th, 2019 41m 26s

How long does mom guilt last? Is dad guilt even a thing? Real listeners want to know and Josh and Autumn are here to tell all. Life isn't always sunshine, daisies, and lollypops. What can you do when meltdowns are ruling your family? How can yo

12 - Raising Little Socialists

Sep 2nd, 2019 48m 13s

Swat away biting bugs with Josh and Autumn as they recount the tale of their first family "hike." Learn the little stories behind the podcast intro clips, and follow Josh through the generational journeys of child behaviorism. Turns out our the

11 - The Willage

Aug 27th, 2019 48m 59s

Clink your martini glasses with Josh and Autumn as they reveal the secrets and struggles of building a village, nay, willage.

10 - An Interview and the Baby Spa

Aug 12th, 2019 51m 2s

What's the worst thing you've ever been asked in an interview? Josh definitely has you beat. Discover two deep dark family secret stories and learn more about the high-maintenance bath requirements of the little Locketts.

9 - Sex and the Dollhouse

Aug 6th, 2019 48m 31s

Josh tells about his recent trip to Aggieland – Whoop! Autumn hikes to the top of her soap box to preach the importance of gender-neutral play spaces for children. What do journalists in Liberia, sex workers in India, and 7th grade girls shame-

8 - Who dat? Who dis?

Jul 29th, 2019 53m 51s

Do you know a nose picker or ball juggler? Are you too polite to say so? This episode is for you. Josh makes dreams come true at his first boy-band concert! Autumn discusses self-awareness, from children exploring their own to adults who really

7 - Swaddling Mansplained

Jul 22nd, 2019 47m 6s

Josh breaks down mansplaining and a history of swaddling. It's just as terrifying as it sounds. John Locke features prominently. Granny Linda goes to law school and Hugo and Ava make their first appearances live on the pod.

6 - Birth Order And Bible Nightmares

Jul 15th, 2019 58m 43s

Sunday School nightmares kick off this week's episode - from the K-2 kid class to the innocent looking ladies class down the hall. Don't be fooled! Autumn digs into birth order and how it impacts development. Josh finds practical application, a

5 - Tot Cots And Travel Scrabble

Jul 8th, 2019 56m

Some IRL Granny Linda advice and commentary from real First Time Listeners kicks off Episode 5, so get ready to roll your eyes. Then, Autumn tries to find a balance between raising kids in Kennedy Camelot and the arctic blast of Special Snowfla

4 - Piaget In The 'hood!

Jul 2nd, 2019 54m 1s

Was it poop? You can decide if you're #TeamHugo or #TeamJosh on that question. The Locketts are pet-sitting and the animals are most certainly in cahoots with the kids. Then find out more than you ever wanted to know about a small-town Oklahoma

3 - Baby Cages And Whack-A-Mole

Jun 27th, 2019 43m 41s

Are you properly airing your baby? On this episode, Josh explains what happened when the burgeoning practice of pediatrics and the 2nd Industrial Revolution created the ultimate must-have baby accessory. (It's not as boring as it sounds, we pro

2 - Imagination And Babywise

Jun 26th, 2019 42m 51s

In this episode the duo ponder imaginary friends and examine the rise, fall, and rise of Babywise. While Autumn thinks believing in spooks grants her access to a host of imaginary friends, Josh considers whether his lack of them can be chalked