Mark and Jon, a couple of suburban dads, discovered that they have quite a lot to talk about. In their stream-of-consciousness conversational podcast, they cover some interesting and strange topics, making each other laugh quite a bit. throughout. Music: http://www.purple-planet.com
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I used to think that being a good dad was all about managing the chaos. Providing, being a good husband, feeding the dogs, volunteering at school, and making sure the homework gets done. And, if you can do all that in a nice suburban neighborhood, you're probably really doing well. I checked these boxes on most days and figured I was doing alright. Then, on Nov. 1, 2015, my daughter Galia said "Dad, my leg hurts." I thought it was nothing; it turns out it was something. Acute Myeloid Leukemi ...
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As grievers, it's natural to compare our journeys to others. Then, we can get into some tit for tat about whose story is "better" or "worse." Here, I share a little about why I think it's natural to do this and when I think it can hurt or help us. (Music credit: Scott Holmes)By Brian
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It's a not so humble opinion of mine that indulging in creative efforts can change any human being's life. One of my greatest joys in raising my daughter was seeing her curiosity and passion for art. There were times when I embraced that side of her and other times when I could have been better. I made the mistake of passing off creativity as somet…
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Episode 4: 7 Year Look Back: 3 Things I'd Say to Myself in My First Year of Grief
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In this episode I share the three things I would tell myself if I were able to go back in time and give advice to myself in that first year after losing my daughter. (Music credit: Scott Holmes)By Brian
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Episode 3: My New Standards for Choosing Family and Friends
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Wandering through a second-hand bookstore, a Truman Capote short story helps me uncover my new standards for how I choose family and friends in my life after losing my daughter. Yes, I did say "choose" family. Thanks for spending time with me. (Music credit: Scott Holmes)By Brian
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Episode 2: The First 3 Years & the Tale of 2 Brians
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This episode tackles the question that comes up early in a grief journey: When will I feel better? In that, I share discoveries I made in the first three years after losing my daughter to Leukemia. (Music credit: Scott Holmes)By Brian
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Episode 1: Why I Started the B-Side (a son interviews his grieving father)
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Welcome to The B-Side: Dads. Grief. Tunes. This is a podcast about dad grief, how it changes us as men, and how it can help us become better people. For this first episode, my son, Ethan, a 20-year-old college sophomore, took the time to interview me and ask why his dad is starting this podcast. Thank you for spending your time with us. Enjoy! (Mus…
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Episode 20: Ben Affleck, Money & Happiness, Movies, Ass-shaped pants, Steve Martin, and much more..
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In Episode 20 of "Two Suburban Dads Talking About Stuff", Mark and Jon hit the streets...well, the curb, because they're parked again. They get engaged in fascinating conversation with topics from Ben Affleck, to money and happiness, to movies, ass-shaped pants, Steve Martin, and so much more.. Do the dads a favor and comment on their Facebook page…
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Episode 19: Waterparks, Weird Science, Three's Company, Cheesburgers, Oysters, Haircuts, and more...
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In Episode 19 of "Two Suburban Dads Talking About Stuff", Mark and Jon are back after a brief hiatus. They're back to their old suburban shenanigans. They chill in Jon's car, which is finally back from the shop, and discuss topics such as waterparks, "Weird Science", "Three's Company", cheeseburgers, oysters, and haircuts. I mean, duh, what else wo…
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Episode 18: Socks, Pronunciations, Leaving stuff on the beach, T-shirt folding, Tattoos...
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In episode 18 of “Two Suburban Dads Talking About Stuff”, Mark and Jon chill in Jon's rental car on a local suburban street. The conversation somehow begins with Mark's socks (again), but evolves into riveting topics such as pronunciations, bathing suits, leaving stuff on the beach, Dudley Moore, and more.. (get it? Moore and more?) Enjoy! Thank us…
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Episode 17: Chiropractors, Jon's sleepiness, haircuts, podcast reinvention, and more...
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In the episode 17 of “Two Suburban Dads Talking About Stuff”, Mark and Jon walk around a local suburban town. They discuss various topics from Mark tending to a wounded bird to chiropractors to Home Alone to Superbad to microphone clip locations to Jon’s extreme sleepiness to haircuts to reinventing their podcast. Fascinating as always. Stop readin…
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Episode 16: Jodi, Ukulele intro, Grilling, and more...
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In episode 16, Mark and Jon hang in Jon's car and discuss a few topics, such as grilling. However, most importantly, they make up for a superfan oversight with a ukulele song. This is the one to listen to. Go ahead, trust a suburban dad.By Mark and Jon
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Episode 15: Greatest albums, Def Leppard, Lyrics, Ukuleles, Harmonicas, Toothbrushes, and more...
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In the fifteenth episode of "Two Suburban Dads Talking About Stuff", the dynamic changes a bit because Mark and Jon chat in Mark's car...and not Jon's car this time. How did the dynamic change? Find out for yourself! Just know that there are riveting topics such as their favorite albums, Def Leppard, Ukuleles, Toothbrushes, and more....…
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Episode 14: Remembering movies, Dancing Fonzie, Tom Hanks, War movies, famous bald men, and more
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In the fourteenth episode of “Two Suburban Dads Talking About Stuff”, Mark and Jon continue to wander through their local suburbia. They cover topics such mind-boggling topics such as remembering movies, Fonzie dancing, Tom Hanks, War Movies, Michael J. Fox, Lea Thompson, Andre Agassi and other famous bald men...Stop what you're doing and listen. Y…
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Episode 13: Electric cars, Selling a house, The D's, Squirrel scurry, Motorcycle Riding...
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In the thirteenth episode of “Two Suburban Dads Talking About Stuff”, Mark and Jon continue to wander through suburbia. They cover topics such as electric cars, selling a house, "the D's", an interesting squirrel scurry, riding a motorcycle, and more... A must listen.By Mark and Jon
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Episode 12: Siamese twins, Back aches, "The Suits", Impressions, Jon Lovitz...
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In the twelfth episode of “Two Suburban Dads Talking About Stuff”, Mark and Jon explore some new suburban streets. They cover topics such as Siamese twins, the Guinness Book of World Records, Back aches, “The suits”, Impressions, and meeting celebrities such as Jon Lovitz.By Mark and Jon
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