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Parenting · Brandon (Bubba) Ogborn & John Ahern

Listen, They're Fine

by Brandon (Bubba) Ogborn & John Ahern

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.

Latest episodes

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Ed Sheeran, Weird Kid Sh*t and Post Office Micro-Aggressions (Episode 47)

John's passport appointment takes an awkward turn and Bubba has a pitch for an erotic novel set in the Old West. Plus an explainer for the non-terminally online pers

Sep 23
1 h 21 min

Legoland Theft, Second Born Children, Bird Problems (Episode 46)

John recounts a recent near skunking experience and a run in with a would be thief at his beloved Legoland. Bubba has a bone to pick with seagulls but loves the doves tha

Sep 16
1 h 10 min

Acme vs. Coyote, Forgetting 9/11 and Bad Boys (Episode 45)

Bubba and John swap stories about getting in trouble as reckless teen boys and worry whether their sons will follow in their footsteps. Plus a discussion about what it tr

Sep 9
1 h 17 min

Uncancelable Rock Stars, Healthy Fear and Dog Park Civil War (Episode 44)

A Foo Fighters concert sparks a debate about whether Dave Grohl is a good dude and the guys discuss the best way to teach your kids about bicycle safety. Plus advice on w

Sep 2
1 h 08 min

Defunding Paw Patrol, Shark Snorkeling & Nurturing Patience (Episode 43)

Bubba has a bone to pick with Keith Chapman the creator of the hit television series Paw Patrol and John takes the opportunity to turn a family snorkeling trip into a lea

Aug 26
1 h 12 min

Ani DiFranco, Back-to-School Blues and Sibling Violence (Episode 42)

Bubba wrestles with the moral dilemma of whether to put a squirrel out of its misery, John feels down in the dumps now that summer is over and his kids are going back to

Aug 19
1 h 20 min

Early-Onset Old Man Syndrome (Episode 41)

On this week's episode of guys discuss Bubba's new hairstyle, what a grief support group is really like and his recent appearance on the morning news. Plus John

Aug 12
1 h 22 min

“I hate my daughter's therapist & water parks are disgusting” (Episode 40)

On this week's episode the guys debate the finer points of what counts as an "everything shower", whether's Bubba's daughter's therapist is trolling h

Aug 5
49 min

Air travel is for the 1% & Malls are Dying (Episode 39)

On this week’s episode, Bubba has returned from his trip back home to Michigan and has decided that we, the common folk, should no longer be allowed the privilege of jet

Jul 29
1 h 01 min

“I 3D printed you an apology." (Episode 38)

On this week's episode of Listen, They're Fine Bubba recounts how his son kissed a girl then proceeded to get in a fistfight, while John explains the concept of

Jul 22
59 min

Fireworks, Bike Rides and Suspiciously Friendly Beachgoers (Episode 37)

Summer is in full swing here at the Listen, They're Fine Podcast. This week the guys discuss how to find the best spot at the beach, the struggle of being both prepa

Jul 15
1 h 25 min

Summer Update from Bubba & John

Bubba is traveling with his family but the Listen, They're Fine guys still found time to get together to watch some of their old family home movies. Enjoy this speci

Jul 8
5 min

Tooth Troubles & Tracking my Wife's Movements (Episode 36)

A trip to the San Diego Safari Park leads to some grumpy kids and Bubba learns the hard way that forgetting to pay your electric bill has consequences. Also the guys shar

Jul 1
1 h 17 min

Bible Camp, Funcles and Cotton Candy (Episode 35)

On this week's episode of Listen, They're Fine the guys discuss the phenomena of "Fun-Uncles" and the ethical implications of sending your kids to Vacation Bibl

Jun 24
1 h 05 min

Father’s Day: Wife Gripes (Episode 34)

Father's Day is a time to reflect on all the blessings that come with being a family man. It's also an opportunity to air grievances about your children and sig

Jun 17
1 h 06 min

“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 bo

Jun 10
1 h 48 min

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

Jun 3
1 h 41 min

“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

May 27
1 h 33 min

“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 w

May 20
1 h 16 min

“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

May 13
1 h 40 min

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Thank you for sharing all the ins and outs of dad life at this stage. Nostalgia and hilarity as well as all the flashbacks. The best!

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