We're going to go out on a light note after so many heavy episodes...mostly because I didn't want to cry in front of my father-in-law Rob Hood!He is a person I genuinely like and enjoy being around and not just because he's my wife's dad. We sh

Recapping with Allyson Bobbitt

Sep 16th, 2020 14m 39s

This is going to be the penultimate episode for awhile at least. I sit down with my wife to review what I learned over the first 24 episodes of talking to my friends about parenting. I would like to return to this show every couple of years and

Needs vs Wants with Kara Coraci

Sep 9th, 2020 19m 33s

I didn't know comedian and photographer very well before this interview, but she posted something on Facebook that I found really moving about how resourcefulness in her childhood contributed to the artist she is an adult. So I reached out to h

Raising a Daughter (Jay and Bubbles)

Sep 2nd, 2020 20m 50s

For as long as I've known him, my friend Jay has had a real strength of character where he will be completely honest with you no matter how much it may hurt your feelings. He's stoic. He's hard to crack too, which always made his approval at hi

Deanne & Eric Haenke: When Your Child Comes Out

Aug 26th, 2020 21m 3s

Eric Haenke told me a wonderful story about a year and a half ago that stuck with me as the ultimate goal I had to strive for as a dad. I wanted him and his wife to share that story on this episode, which they do, in addition to giving me so mu

JD Marshall from A Mission of Love on the Loss of a Child

Aug 19th, 2020 20m 18s

My depression gets the best of me sometimes and I get horribly intrusive thoughts and I worry about losing Benji. My friend JD Marshall had those nightmares become his reality when he lost his daughter Stephanie to Cancer. Somehow JD found the

Drummer/Architect/Wise Goofball Eric Weeks on Worrying

Aug 12th, 2020 18m 11s

I have perhaps too strong of a bond to my parents where even when they're not around I always look for parental figures. While I was in Los Angeles, Architect Eric Weeks became like a surrogate dad to me. When I found out how layered of a human

Comedian/Actor/Producer Samantha Hale on Inclusivity

Aug 5th, 2020 17m 19s

Samantha Hale is born and raised in Hollywood. She come from a Hollywood dynasty. Her Great Grandfather Alan Hale Sr. was buddies on screen and off with Errol Flynn. Her Grandfather was Alan Hale Jr., loved around the world to many as the Skipp

Jonathan Robertson's Movie Bucket

Jul 29th, 2020 19m 42s

I've known my friends Jonathan and Hilary Robertson since 1991. We all worked together long before they were even married. The story of their relationship is quite epic in itself actually. They're married now, living in Pasadena and raising the

Animator Joe Apel talks Direct to Video Sequels and Meeting Jim Henson

Jul 22nd, 2020 22m 56s

I've been friends with Joe Apel for a very long time. I actually graduated High School with his older brother Paul.Early on in our friendship Joe was faced with a humongous life decision. He ended up taking a leap of faith that drastically chan

A Couple of Old Dads on Podcasting and Daniel Tiger (with Matt Naas)

Jul 15th, 2020 23m 36s

Matt Naas is one of the most fun to watch performers in Michigan because you can always tell that he's having a great time. Performing live has taken a little bit of a back seat because now he has a daughter. Matt's creative ventures have becom

Laurel Droz on Jar Jar Binks and Jim Henson

Jul 8th, 2020 27m 14s

I've known Laurel Droz since the last century! She's married to my friend Andy and together they have two delightful kids. Laurel is one of the best writers I've ever read and I knew she's be able to express just what it takes to be a good pare

Megan Cottington-Heath on The Secret Garden and Feminism in Film

Jul 1st, 2020 20m 47s

My friend Megan Cottington-Heath may be one of the most compassionate and empathetic people I've ever met. She's a comedian/comedy producer by night and a lawyer by day. She writes eloquently and honestly about the trials and tribulations. I wa

Danielle Bobbitt on Labyrinth and John Hughes

Jun 24th, 2020 21m 42s

My brother broke my podcast last week by showing me that being a good parent doesn't mean forcing the things I love onto my kid. This week, his wife, Danielle Bobbitt helps me get on track and gives me excellent parenting advice.We also talk ab

My Brother and Nephew Educate Me

Jun 17th, 2020 18m 14s

My brother Brian is my younger brother, but as adults, he guides me like a big brother would. He and I are polar opposites. Where I enjoy the spotlight, he's kind of shy. He's a diesel mechanic. It's kind of a nice metaphor for how he parents t

Jeff Sanguis Breaks My Podcast

Jun 12th, 2020 22m 32s

Jeff Sanguis of the band Rebel Spies! has been my friend for thirty years. He was always the epitome of cool and being comfortable in your own skin. He's a dad now too and he talks about his experiences raising a daughter. Oh yeah, and he also

Dennis Burdziak on being a Dance Dad

Jun 5th, 2020 12m 50s

Dennis hired me for a job about twenty years ago. He was wearing a superhero t-shirt during the interview and I immediately knew that I wanted to not only work for him, but also be his friend. Since that first day, he has become one of the most

DJ Dangler on Video Games and World Building

May 29th, 2020 19m 44s

DJ Dangler is as an important part of my life as anybody. I didn't think it was possible to learn new life lessons in my 40s, but somehow becoming friends with DJ made me a better person. I love him to death. He was the best man at my wedding,

Ryan Budds on Leslie Nielson, Weird Al Yankovic and Disney +

May 22nd, 2020 21m 14s

Comedian and Trivia Master (Trivia with Budds) Ryan Budds spoke with me about his love of spoofs growing up, as well as his daughter's delight with Disney +.

Comedian Extraordinaire Sam Rager on The Mummy Series, Waterboy, Candyman, Sleepaway Camp and movie test screenings

May 15th, 2020 18m 45s

Sam Rager is a wonderful comedian who turns the darkest of topics into really sharp comedy. She's an incredible human being full of compassion and joy, which is why my wife and I asked her and her partner Santiago to be our son's Godparents.Sam

Actor Quintin Hicks on Fast Time at Ridgemont High, Stephen King, Star Wars and Character Actors

May 8th, 2020 19m 18s

Quintin Hicks is an incredibly versatile performer and creator. He's a Second City veteran and was a semi-regular in the Comedy Central series Detroiters. More importantly he's a dad. He talked to me about some of the experiences he's had intro

Musician/Improviser Matt Wixson: Pee Wee Herman, Shark Tale, Zootopia, and the Lego Movie

May 1st, 2020 12m 11s

My first love is music, but I don't have enough skill at it to get by. The intro song, is my old band Exploded Toad, but honestly, all I did there was surround myself with incredibly talented people like Rob Bentley, Eric Walters, and Jeff Fina

Lauren Uchalik on All Dog's Go To Heaven and Pee Wee's Playhouse

Apr 24th, 2020 12m 20s

My friend Lauren Uchalik is the co-founder of the Motor City Comedy Festival. Her dad Dave is a pretty big local musician too playing in the 80s punk band The Mutants and currently the party band The Polish Muslims. I was curious how growing up

Comedian/Podcaster Johnny Mocny: Steven Speilberg, Mel Brooks and parody films

Apr 17th, 2020 15m 48s

I really enjoy the We Are Movies podcast hosted by my friend Johnny Mocny. There's probably less of an age difference between my brand new son and Johnny than there is between me and Johnny. Johnny is incredibly knowledgeable when it comes to c

My wife Allyson Bobbitt: Disney, Strange Brew, Haunted Honeymoon and Beetlejuice

Apr 10th, 2020 9m 15s

My wife and I are a little over ten years apart. I talked to her about the movies she watched growing up and the movies she's excited to introduce our son to.If you have a story you'd like to share, please email me at [email protected] als