Season 3 - Episode 15 : Our most positive episode yet?

Season 3 - Episode 19 : 2027 Tour De France Preview (lol but fr fr)

Episode Summary We're back! And yes, Devon almost said his old brokerage name on air - branding discipline barely intact. Summer is happening and it's already over. Seriously. Remember when summer was this huge thing that lasted forever? Now we're just booking out the calendar and suddenly we're back to school prep. Devon's got Grandma's Marathon coming up in Duluth with the family, Madeline Island trip at the end of July. Aaron's dealing with something different: he's basically the neighborhood daycare (kids everywhere) and his house has become a kitten rescue operation. Bitty Kitty Brigade intake situation. They've literally lost count of how many cats have been through his basement. But the real news: Devon bought a sauna. Sold a house to clients - pre-market, two cash offers, $125K over ask, no big deal - and they didn't need the sauna for their move to Washington. So now Devon's got a sauna and he's "sauna maxing." Aaron's having none of it. Still, Devon's using it every night and loves it. Fifteen minutes of phone-free breathing. His wife tried it once and never came back. Spotify just gave us some listener insights. Apparently we have way more people in Norway than expected. We're basically a Norwegian-focused podcast now. Hygge podcast (the Scandinavian hygge thing). Devon's fitness: still on his routine. Zwift Monday, Wednesday, Friday. Running Tuesday, Thursday (6.5 miles now, trying to get to 7). Long run consistently at 13 miles but needs to get up to 18 miles for Twin Cities Marathon training. He had a little calf strain from sliding on stairs - the most embarrassing injury possible. Aaron's been on some group rides with Colin. There was a poorly led ride - won't name names, but it was Brandon - with bad communication about hazards and a group of 20 cyclists running a red light. Sketchy situations, stressed riders, stressed drivers. Not good. Did a golf outing with Brian "Beefcake" Duncan at Keller Golf Course - gorgeous spot with elevation. Got a new Fitbit Air from Google. Walking the course (4 hours) had similar cardio to a 40-minute all-out hard ride. After Brian reminded him to use his hips, he called him Shakira. Devon joined a North Star Development Team ride out of Stillwater - really impressed with the program. 30-40 riders, volunteer coaches, emphasis on safety and etiquette. They do this Wisconsin loop, quiet country roads, rolling terrain. Stopped at Gloria's for ice cream (twist cone always the right play) and convinced the whole group to take a photo in front of his Lake Sotheby's office on Main Street. "Hey, if cycling doesn't work out, there's always sales." What You'll Get: * Summer is flying by and it's chaos for millennial parents * Aaron's kitten rescue situation (lost count) * Devon's sauna purchase * Devon's Twin Cities Marathon training updates * Aaron's group ride discoveries and the danger of poorly led rides * Keller Golf and the Shakira hip situation * North Star Development Team appreciation * A deep dive into Tour de France predictions * Why American cycling stars matter for viewership * The decline of triathlon, rise of pickleball * Why the Chris Froome era killed cycling * Lance Armstrong discussion (and our one mention of him) * Norwegian/Finnish friend stereotypes (totally not profiling) * We're actually doing monthly episodes now!

Season 3 - Episode 18 : Peripheral Damage

Episode Summary We're back! Aaron Thomas Smith and Devon Palmer recording from Devon's "estate" (fine, his house) in what may or may not be called an art room. Play-Doh, kinetic sand, bracelets - total state of chaos. Perfect. Big updates this episode. Devon's still run-focused - four times a week plus Zwift rides. Just did the Get in Gear Half Marathon (1:41:50), training for City of Lakes Half and Twin Cities Marathon again after last year's "unremarkable" performance. We talk about the London Marathon breaking two hours, running injuries from JV maneuvers, and why that 1.2 mile walk after the marathon was a disaster. Aaron's back. Down 11 pounds (223 to 222, goal is sub-200). Riding four times a week, weight training three times a week, 20-hour fasts. Less stress, more availability to do what he loves. Went on his first group ride in 2-3 years - the ACF Wednesday night ride - and had this revelation: he didn't know anyone, didn't have to lead anything, just got to enjoy riding a bike. Game changer. We get into the peripheral stuff that ruins hobbies, why comparison is the thief of joy, and how being responsible for everything everywhere crushes the fun. Aaron lost his Strava KOM to his former boss Martin Lacey. Devon's ten years sober from triathlon. And yes, we're moving from bi-annual to maybe monthly recordings. What You'll Get: * Devon's running updates and Twin Cities Marathon redemption arc * Aaron's cycling comeback story (and why group rides are saving him) * How being a "dad" everywhere in your life ruins your hobbies * The peripheral stuff that crushes joy in any sport * Why we're both avoiding committee responsibilities like the plague * Plans for more regular episodes (we'll see)

Season 3 - Episode 17 : The Golfing Dads Podcast

NO MORE BIKES JUST GOLF XOXO, AARON & BRIAN

Season 3 - Episode 16 : Operation Golf Club Entrapment Pt. 1

Episode Title: Operation Golf Club Entrapment Pt. 1 Episode Summary Aaron and Devin return with updates on their fitness journeys and an unexpected development: Aaron has actually ridden his bike to work twice (before school schedule changes made it impossible). Devin shares his calf injury saga from pushing too hard in marathon training, though he's recovered with just weeks before the big race. Both hosts continue their intermittent fasting journeys with surprising consistency. The episode takes a dramatic turn when Aaron and Brian Duncan execute "Operation Golf Club Entrapment" - leaving a complete set of clubs on Devin's patio while he's away. What follows is a spirited debate about whether Devin should take up golf for business development purposes, complete with counteroffers and negotiations. The conversation shifts to more serious territory as Aaron voices concerns about his son's school requiring iPad use for everything - homework, assignments, announcements - with zero paper alternatives. This sparks a broader discussion about technology addiction, the damage done to the "iPad generation," and whether schools are making things worse by mandating constant screen time while parents try to limit it at home. Episode Description When golf clubs appear on your patio and iPads dominate your kid's education. Join Aaron and Devin for an episode covering calf injuries, intermittent fasting wins, and the great golf club ambush of 2025. Plus, a thought-provoking discussion about whether schools are undermining parents' efforts to limit screen time. In this episode: * Aaron's bike commuting update (he did it twice!) * Devin's calf injury and recovery just weeks before marathon * Brian Duncan's golf club "gift" and the entrapment debate * Should Devin become a golf guy for business development? * Aaron's Boy Scout considerations and Civil Air Patrol history * Major parenting concern: Schools requiring iPads for everything * Technology addiction and setting limits for kids (and ourselves) * The damage we've done to the iPad generation * AI hype versus AI reality Perfect for: Parents concerned about screen time in schools, dads managing fitness setbacks, anyone who's ever been peer-pressured into a new hobby, and listeners who appreciate honest conversations about technology's impact on kids. "I don't want to send my kids to school after... I put a hard stop on all of our screens at home... and then sending them to school to be on the iPad all day." Connect with the Cycling Dads: * For golf business development strategies: Ask Aaron (but not Devon) * For real estate needs: Contact Devon at Remax Results * For technology parenting concerns: We're all struggling together Sponsors: * Remax Results (Devon's company and studio headquarters) * Brian Duncan's Golf Club Redistribution Program (apparently)

Season 3 - Episode 15 : Our most positive episode yet?

Episode Summary Aaron and Devin return with their most positive update episode yet. Devin shares his City of Lakes Half Marathon experience and final weeks of Twin Cities Marathon training, complete with his questionable fettuccine alfredo fueling strategy. Aaron brings encouraging health news - testosterone therapy is working, he's lifting weights consistently, practicing intermittent fasting, and actually got back on a mountain bike with witness Colin Jaworski. The conversation shifts to parenting philosophy as both navigate new school year challenges. Aaron's son August has maintained a 22-day fishing streak that's unexpectedly teaching patience and providing family reset time. Both hosts question whether modern parents are being too permissive, treating children like peers rather than kids who need guidance and structure. Episode Description Join Aaron and Devin for genuine progress reports and deep parenting philosophy discussions. Aaron shares his successful health turnaround while Devin preps for marathon glory with dubious nutrition choices. In this episode: * Devin's half marathon recap and marathon training finale * Aaron's health wins: testosterone therapy, consistent lifting, and intermittent fasting * The 22-day fishing obsession teaching life lessons * Parenting hot take: Are we treating kids too much like adults? * New school year scheduling nightmares and after-school care struggles * Cat fostering reality (down from 10 cats to 3!) * Brief cycling content (Vuelta gets a mention) * $8 million Sunfish Lake real estate opportunity Perfect for: Parents questioning their approach, dads on health improvement journeys, anyone managing complex family schedules, and listeners who appreciate honest conversations about midlife parenting challenges. "They're not adults. And I think we too often will defer to them as if they were." Connect with the Cycling Dads: * For marathon advice: Contact Devin (ignore his nutrition tips) * For real estate needs: Devin at Remax Results Sponsors: * Remax Results (Devin's company and studio headquarters) * Bitty Kitty Brigade (fostering kittens and sanity)