by AreYouAFanYet
First Off is a family and parenting podcast about finding joy while navigating marriage and raising children. Hosted by Sadhana and Joseph Vivens, the show explores modern parenting, relationships, and family life. Each episode features a Parenting Score, weekly highlights, and Screen Time, where we discuss films and TV. Real conversations. Real family. Real joy. Built on love, growth, and connection. Learn more: www.AreYouAFanYet.com
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July 20, 2026
<p>What happens when parenting continues... even from thousands of miles away?</p><p>In this special episode of <strong>First OFF</strong>, Joseph drives Sadhana to the airport, and what begins as a routine trip becomes an honest conversation about traveling away from the family, the emotions that come with being apart, and the responsibility parents feel even when they're miles from home.</p><p>Together, they discuss the fears every parent wrestles with when leaving their children, how kids process those temporary separations, and the importance of maintaining connection, trust, and reassurance.</p><p>Later, Joseph shares his thoughts on the first season of <strong>Diarra from Detroit</strong>, breaking down what made the hit series so compelling— from its unique storytelling and memorable characters to the themes that kept him watching until the very end.</p><p>If you enjoy conversations about <strong>marriage, parenting, family life, travel, television, and pop culture</strong>, this episode is for you.</p><p>Be sure to <strong>subscribe</strong>, <strong>leave a review</strong>, and share the episode with someone who loves authentic family conversations.</p><p>Follow us on instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/firstoffpodcast?igsh=MTJibWRjMjZ2M3ZkYQ==" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">@FirstOffPodcast</a></p><p>Visit: <a href="areyouafanyet.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">AreYouAFanYet.com</a></p>
July 13, 2026
<p>This week on <strong>First OFF</strong>, we're back with another fun, thoughtful, and wide-ranging family conversation.</p><p>For <strong>Screen Time</strong>, we discuss the hit series <strong>Diarra from Detroit</strong> on Paramount+ and <strong>Widows Bay</strong> on Apple TV+, sharing what stood out to us and why they're worth watching.</p><p>We also continue our ongoing debate about what it really means to be an <strong>introvert</strong>—is it about solitude, energy, personality, or something else entirely?</p><p>As parents, we take a moment to celebrate two major milestones as our children finish <strong>elementary school</strong> and <strong>middle school</strong>, reflecting on how quickly time passes and what lies ahead.</p><p>Plus, we pay tribute to the legendary <strong>Rob Base</strong>, share plenty of laughs, and explore the everyday conversations that make family life so memorable.</p><p>If you enjoy podcasts about parenting, marriage, pop culture, television, movies, family life, and meaningful conversations—with a healthy dose of humor—this episode is for you.</p><p>🎧 <strong>Listen now and join the conversation!</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Visit: </strong></p><p><strong></strong><a href="areyouafanyet.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>areyouafanyet.com</strong></a> </p><p>Follow us on Social Media:</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/firstoffpodcast/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">@firstoffpodcast</a></p><p>See Joseph's film, S.O.S., here:</p><p><a href="https://whereisevan.co/invite " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https: //whereisevan.co/invite</a></p><p><br></p>
June 8, 2026
<p>Season 5 of First OFF is here, and we're kicking things off with a fun, silly, and surprisingly insightful episode featuring some very special guests — our kids!</p><p>This week, we share our Parenting Score, discuss what we're watching during Screen Time, and dive into conversations about estate planning, home-going wishes, and what each of us plans to do this week to support our mental health.</p><p>Along the way, we talk about In Living Color, Family Guy, The Amazing World of Gumball, Spider-Noir, our appreciation for Nicolas Cage, Tim Burton films, Edward Scissorhands, Sadhana's wish for an iMarkkeyz memorial video, and Joseph's longtime love for the R&B group Shai.</p><p>It's a heartfelt, hilarious, and wide-ranging family conversation about life, pop culture, parenting, and the moments that bring us together.</p><p>🎧 Listen now and join us for the start of Season 5.</p><p><br></p><p>🔗 Connect:</p><p>First Off on Instagram: </p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/firstoffpodcast/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.instagram.com/firstoffpodcast/</a></p><p>Joseph on Instagram:</p><p><a href=" https://www.instagram.com/josephvivens/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"> https://www.instagram.com/josephvivens/</a></p><p>Sadhana on Instagram: </p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/sadhana_jackson_vivens/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.instagram.com/sadhana_jackson_vivens/</a></p><p><a href="https://areyouafanyet.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://areyouafanyet.com</a></p>
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First Off is a family and parenting podcast about finding joy while navigating marriage and raising children. Hosted by Sadhana and Joseph Vivens, the show explores modern parenting, relationships, and family life. Each episode features a Parenting Score, weekly highlights, and Screen Time, where we discuss films and TV. Real conversations. Real family. Real joy. Built on love, growth, and connection.
Learn more: www.AreYouAFanYet.com
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