In search of a new family car? My family arrived at two options last year, the Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride. I sit with my car guru to discuss decision factors and my car buying experience. Spoiler alert, I purchased the Palisade. Regardless, we have excellent performance factors for you to consider. Don't worry if you're a car novice. You wi…

The first case of the Covid in Manhattan was confirmed in March 2020, though later research showed the virus had been circulating since January, with cases of community transmission confirmed as early as February. By March 27, over 23,000 cases were confirmed, which rose to 30,765 by March 29. NYC had become the worst-affected area in the US. Hobok…

It’s a tale as old as time and a sure shot Hallmark classic once the rom com novel is written. Canuck girl sweeps Long Island boy off his feet. NY boy ventures to the wilderness to capture girls heart with a ring. Real life settles in as the movie credits begin. “Canadian Dad” is part of our Covid Series. JP and his wife have welcomed their first c…

Playgrounds are closed with quarantine leaving young families with limited options to enjoy the spring weather. We were lucky to install a swing set/playground last year on our property. It was a big discussion and a lot of research. Bart joined me for Episode 5 to discuss their families purchase and the chooses he made. My crew went a different ro…

The term "weekend warrior" is on the shelf until quarantine ends. We are in full blown "Fixer Upper" mode 7 days a week. Covid-19 is keeping us house bound and that "to do list" looks a lot more achievable. Lowes and Home Depot are running full tilt with everyone trying to improve their sanctuary. We will be running a series on some beginner projec…

Jay Jay is one of my oldest friends of over 20 years. It is easy to see how incredible of a father he will be. The journey to fatherhood is a different story. Jay and his husband will have to go through surrogacy or adoption. Both journey's are loaded with legal work and countless variables that can change the situation drastically. We plan to stay…

March is upon us and Covid-19 is changing our way of life for the next few weeks. Companies are enforcing some WFH policies that can be challenging in a house full of little ones running around. I have been wanting to do this episode for quite some time with my brother in law, Ken Barkley. He took the plunge over a year ago to work from home. He ha…

Hot debate among the fathers of Pops Pint. Does the first birthday warrant a full fledge party? We are joined by Mr. Lucas, father of 2 (Adalyn - 3 yrs & Eli - 1 yr). Surprisingly the cheap bugger went all out while my wife and I opted for low key, no party. It's not that we didn't celebrate. We just didn't want the work of organizing, preparing, a…

Andy is cooler than me. Andy’s wife Nicole is cooler than me. Andy’s daughter GiGi is cooler than me. Frankly, the family is cooler than a lot of people. Who on earth takes their 6 week old daughter on a 29 day camping trip in their airstream ?!*?!*! Andy and Nicole, that’s who. Andy migrated west a few years back and graciously joins the show over…

Fall has arrived in the north east and so has a major milestone for Brian’s daughter. Piper started kindergarten! Safe to say, poppa was a little choked up. Personally, I’m already accepting that I will cry like a baby when Harper’s moment arrives. Piper was fearless in her first day, due in large part to Mom. Get your act together Brian. We discus…

Easily the most important discussion we have had and a core reason this podcast exists. I am extremely grateful Kim and Bart offered to share a deeply personal experience to listeners who are preparing for parenthood. When you learn about conceiving, the joy and excitement is overpowering as a parent. You understand the risks through the first few …

Moving. Changing Jobs. Having a Child. Three things that should never coincide. Unfortunately reality plays by it’s own rules. Jake vents and shares how he copes with the new stresses of fatherhood. Luckily he has his wife, Jami by his side and their newborn son, Ryder James dominating the bouncer scene. Jake and Jami are both teachers who decided …

Oh Crap! The poop episode has finally hit our podcast. Potty Training is about to enter my household and I've begun searching the net for articles, books, and recommendations. There are multiple plans and opinions on how to start this phase for your child. Nothing says more than experience and the Greene household is five months into training. I si…

In honor of America's big day we discuss a key factor into "The American Dream", college. When my first daughter turned one, college planning became a major priority for me. My research was producing more questions than answers. Shortly, I began asking key sources that have earned elite, grandfather status. My father put 3 kids through private coll…

It’s only fitting that we do our 10th episode on Father’s Day! Brian graciously offers his time on the big day for Dad’s everywhere while enjoying a Long Island pounder. We debate the high cost of growlers at micro-breweries. Frankly there is no point if the price is more than a six pack. Shame, shame, shame on the breweries who sell a growler for …

Top 3 quarterbacks of all time. Top 3 basketball players of all time. Top 3 dynasties. “Top 3” arguments end friendships and set rivalries for life in the sporting world. Pops Pint “Top 3 Baby Buys” solves world hunger, ends climate change, and gives you insight as to how we arrived at our list. How does this help you? Luc and I help you avoid the …

Happy Memorial Day! I have a fellow techie visiting from Philadelphia and we take 30 to discuss our smart homes, set up, solutions, and how we use them. Bill rocks his knowledge from work and how he uses the internet of things on the second floor of a duplex. Go America!

My father in law told me that one kid was tough, but two was a game changer. In Zone D you can divide and conquer with your wife/partner. You get a breather while the other half of the team is playing the ball. And boy, was he right. Going from one child to two has resulted in new levels of exhaustion. I look back when it was one kid and I am in aw…

Learning without reflection is a waste. Reflection without learning is dangerous. That's Confucius for ya, always deep in thought after a few pints. My brother has been hounding me to get on the podcast since episode one (complete lie). He is single, living his best life in Philadelphia and I get to live vicariously through him. We sit down for a p…

My wife and I have recently been thinking about a swing set for our two year old daughter who is a ball of energy. My daughter loves the outdoors and we have the 2 acres to do it. Inevitably it comes down to budget. We have been researching sets on Costco, Wayfair, Amazon and companies around us. You name it, we have looked. I sit down with my budd…

The training wheels are off and nurse supervision ends when you leave the hospital. It can be a shock to your system when you walk through the hospital doors for the first time with your new baby tucked into his/her carseat. I sit with my buddy Jake to discuss his first two weeks as he is living it right now! His son Ryder is 13 days old and alread…

Traveling with kids on an airplane is a ball full of stress. My brother and his wife seemed to have mastered it flying with two under two on multiple flights to Disney. I sit down with my little bro to learn about their keys to success, planning, transportation to the airport, and stocking up your hotel room before you even arrive. Welcome to episo…

The elusive dad bod that haunts new fathers. You can easily find a nice freshman 15 hanging around your waist even before your first child arrives while you are nesting with wifey. Join me as I talk with my friend CJ who has a two year old while he sits up at that four zero number. Zinnnnnnng (Sorry CJ). CJ shares his battle of trying to find time …

Welcome to the inaugural episode of Pops Pint. It's only fitting that the topic of conversation is "The Delivery Bag". The instance you start using is the moment that everything gets real. I am joined by Luc, father of a rich man's family. Which I am not. Overpacking is the only way to describe my first trip to the delivery room and well, it sounds…