What the Hell is Happening in Middle School (and Why is Everyone Crying?)

Did Birth Order Ruin Us? (and Other Questions We're Blaming on Our Siblings)

This week, we tackle the age-old question: did birth order shape who we are...or are we all just looking for someone to blame? As an oldest child and a youngest sibling, we compare notes on responsibility, people-pleasing, attention-seeking, and the family roles we may or may not have been assigned at birth. Along the way, we discuss: * Oldest child stereotypes * Middle child myths * Youngest sibling energy * Whether birth order actually matters * The habits we're still carrying into adulthood Some of it is backed by research. Some of it is backed by personal experience. All of it is backed by sibling grievances. Whether you're the family rule-follower, peacekeeper, or wild card, this episode might explain a few things - or give you fresh material to use against your siblings.

The Bullying Episode (or Why Mean People Suck)

Bullying is one of those things almost everyone has a story about - and unfortunately, that's not always a good thing. In this episode, we talk about the messy reality of dealing with mean people while growing up. In this episode, we get into: * Different types of bullying * Why people bully * What it means to bystand * How parents can support their kids * Protecting your confidence and self-worth * A few laughs, awkward stories, and questionable commentary Whether you're navigating MORE THAN just friendship drama, raising a kid through it, or still occasionally remembering that one weird thing someone said in 7th grade, this episode is for you. Expect honest conversation, a little perspective, and a reminder that bullies don't get the final say. Email us at DontTellYourFatherpod@gmail.com

From Lullabies to Bops (Our Questionable Taste in Music)

This week's episode is basically what happens when two people with wildly questionable music taste get microphones. We invite you to judge us, we're judging ourselves on this one. We're talking: * Artists we'd defend in court * TikTok songs that had us in a chokehold * Overrated musicians (yes, we said what we said) * The emotional trauma of old playlsts * And Wren, absolutely butchering children's lullabies for everyone's entertainment From nostalgic comfort songs to chaotic bops that make no sense, this episode is all over the place in the best way. If your playlist gives emotional whiplash, you'll fit right in.

Feral Girl Summer (Because Hot Girls Could Never)

This week, we’re diving headfirst into the chaos of a true Feral Girl Summer™ — the kind built on lake days, gas station snacks, staying up too late, reading instead of answering texts, and pretending “rotting” is actually self-care (because maybe it is?) This episode also takes approximately 47 delightful side quests. And honestly? That feels very on theme for the season. In this episode: * The difference between a Hot Girl Summer and a Feral Girl Summer * Summer Hot Takes * The art of summer “rotting” * Wren’s actual summer plans * Random stories about middle school dating, scoring baseball games, and explaining a children’s book called “Frog on a Log?” by Kes Gray If your summer aesthetic is  “feral raccoon holding an iced coffee,” this episode is for you. And if that’s not your vibe, come along anyway. It’ll be educational.

Why Are We Like This? (Anxiety, Overthinking, and Other Personality Traits)

"Why Are We Like This?" is a painfully relatable episode about overthinking literally everything. We're talking about the kind of anxiety that turns a simple interaction into a full investigative documentary in your brain. In this episode, we get into: * The physical chaos of anxiety (racing thoughts, avoidance, air hunger) * Why our brains turn tiny moments into full disasters * The invisibility of anxiety compared to how it looks in the movies * Small things that truly help when your brain won't shut off Basically, if your internal monologue sounds like a group chat with no supervision, this episode is for you.