Half Expecting

About Half Expecting

Steven's wife is unexpectedly pregnant, and now he has 9 months to prepare to be a dad. With the help of his very-much-NOT-expecting buddy, Jake, the two bring on parents, friends, and experts to teach Steven everything he needs to know before he becoming a father. Whether you're also expecting, are a parent of 30 years, or aren't planning on having kids, this our show offers a healthy dose of levity with a pinch of sincerity to the turbulent, beautiful, and chaotic world of being a parent! Steven and Jake make up the comedy duo, "Just Let Me Help." They've been changing the lives of tens of tens of people on YouTube, and are hoping to use Steven's unplanned pregnancy to take over the internet. Subscribe to help JLMH become the next Google.

Publisher

Steven Busby and Jake Cuddemi

Category

kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

6 Feb 2026

Latest episode

1 May 2026

Latest episodes

13 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   1 May 2026

   013 - SEASON 1 FINALE: 5 weeks left

   It's the end of the beginning! With 5 weeks left until baby Busby's due-date, it's time to go on paternity leave! On today's episode, Steven and Jake reflect on the last 5 months of interviews and parenthood preparation. Steven takes a look back at some of the fears and anxieties he had at the beginning of this journey and compares to how's he's feeling now, almost a month away from becoming a dad! PLUS, we bring on the MOST requested special guest! Half Expecting is an interview podcast that brings levity to the daunting preparation of first-time fatherhood. Steven Busby (https://www.instagram.com/stevenleebuzz/) (the expecting father) teams up with Jake Cuddemi (https://www.instagram.com/jakecuddemi/) (just a guy?), bringing on friends, pros, and experts in every possible field imaginable that could somewhat be related to parenting, in hopes of preparing Steven to be a DAD! Steven and Jake also produce sketch comedy at Just Let Me Help (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY4W4XqrBTax1oXPuBUWKqQ/). A subscription and a nice comment go a long way. I mean, hell, Steven's got a baby he needs to take care of, cmon!! Steven and Jake make up the comedy duo, "Just Let Me Help." They've been changing the lives of tens of tens of people on YouTube, and are hoping to use Steven's unplanned pregnancy to take over the internet. Got questions? Hit us at halfexpectingpod@gmail.com (mailto:halfexpectingpod@gmail.com), or find us on socials @halfexpectingpod (https://www.instagram.com/halfexpectingpod/).

2. 

   17 Apr 2026

   012 - FINANCIAL PLANNER: Ben Constable

   We're talking MONEY today on the pod. Ben Constable is a financial planner and Golden State Warriors fanatic, and today he walks Steven through the myths and the facts of financially planning for a new family. Ben brings context, compassion, and enthusiasm to the uncomfortable "Money Chat," and brings some WINNERS for new (and current) parents who are looking for some relief around the concept of money, saving, and spending. Half Expecting is an interview podcast that brings levity to the daunting preparation of first-time fatherhood. Steven Busby (https://www.instagram.com/stevenleebuzz/) (the expecting father) teams up with Jake Cuddemi (https://www.instagram.com/jakecuddemi/) (just a guy?), bringing on friends, pros, and experts in every possible field imaginable that could somewhat be related to parenting, in hopes of preparing Steven to be a DAD! Steven and Jake also produce sketch comedy at Just Let Me Help (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY4W4XqrBTax1oXPuBUWKqQ/). A subscription and a nice comment go a long way. I mean, hell, Steven's got a baby he needs to take care of, cmon!! Steven and Jake make up the comedy duo, "Just Let Me Help." They've been changing the lives of tens of tens of people on YouTube, and are hoping to use Steven's unplanned pregnancy to take over the internet. Got questions? Hit us at halfexpectingpod@gmail.com (mailto:halfexpectingpod@gmail.com), or find us on socials @halfexpectingpod (https://www.instagram.com/halfexpectingpod/).

3. 

   10 Apr 2026

   011 - BABY WATCH: 8 weeks left

   8 WEEKS LEFT! 8 WEEKS LEFT! With only two months until the due-date, there’s no time to waste. So what do we do? We tease Steven and Molly’s baby’s name, talk about the reality of baby showers for the dad, and we test another of Steven’s fatherly-instincts: is sense of taste. Jake and Steven compete to see who can best discern flavors in a blind babyfood taste test. It’s a ball. Half Expecting is a comedic parenting podcast that brings levity to the daunting preparation of first-time fatherhood. Steven Busby (https://www.instagram.com/stevenleebuzz/) (the expecting father) teams up with Jake Cuddemi (https://www.instagram.com/jakecuddemi/) (just a guy?), bringing on friends, pros, and experts in every possible field imaginable that could somewhat be related to parenting, in hopes of preparing Steven to be a DAD! Steven and Jake also produce sketch comedy at Just Let Me Help (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY4W4XqrBTax1oXPuBUWKqQ/). A subscription and a nice comment go a long way. I mean, hell, Steven's got a baby he needs to take care of, cmon!! Steven and Jake make up the comedy duo, "Just Let Me Help." They've been changing the lives of tens of tens of people on YouTube, and are hoping to use Steven's unplanned pregnancy to take over the internet. Got questions? Hit us at halfexpectingpod@gmail.com (mailto:halfexpectingpod@gmail.com), or find us on socials @halfexpectingpod (https://www.instagram.com/halfexpectingpod/).

4. 

   3 Apr 2026

   010 - COMEDIAN: Kelly Vrooman

   KELLY VROOMAN joins the pod today! She’s a comedian, writer, director, and official EXPERT in FUN PARENTING. Kelly teaches the guys how to bring playfulness into the relationships with our young ones! Kelly brings exercises, games, anecdotes, and relief for all things playfulness (and lackthereof). Find her on IG @kellyvrooms. Half Expecting is an interview podcast that brings levity to the daunting preparation of first-time fatherhood. Steven Busby (https://www.instagram.com/stevenleebuzz/) (the expecting father) teams up with Jake Cuddemi (https://www.instagram.com/jakecuddemi/) (just a guy?), bringing on friends, pros, and experts in every possible field imaginable that could somewhat be related to parenting, in hopes of preparing Steven to be a DAD! Steven and Jake also produce sketch comedy at Just Let Me Help (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY4W4XqrBTax1oXPuBUWKqQ/). A subscription and a nice comment go a long way. I mean, hell, Steven's got a baby he needs to take care of, cmon!! Steven and Jake make up the comedy duo, "Just Let Me Help." They've been changing the lives of tens of tens of people on YouTube, and are hoping to use Steven's unplanned pregnancy to take over the internet. Got questions? Hit us at halfexpectingpod@gmail.com (mailto:halfexpectingpod@gmail.com), or find us on socials @halfexpectingpod (https://www.instagram.com/halfexpectingpod/).

5. 

   27 Mar 2026

   009 - BABY WATCH: 10 weeks left

   The BABY WATCH is about to hit SINGLE DIGIT weeks remaining. 10 weeks. 10 WEEKS! On this episode of HE, Jake takes the mic solo while Steven parties at his baby shower, and keeps things interesting. He reviews his performance in the first 2 months of the podcast, gives his top 10 most-likely-baby-names predictions for Steven’s son’s name, and then Jake brings on a guest WITHOUT STEVEN’S KNOWLEDGE, and properly surprised all involved. Half Expecting is an interview podcast that brings levity to the daunting preparation of first-time fatherhood. Steven Busby (https://www.instagram.com/stevenleebuzz/) (the expecting father) teams up with Jake Cuddemi (https://www.instagram.com/jakecuddemi/) (just a guy?), bringing on friends, pros, and experts in every possible field imaginable that could somewhat be related to parenting, in hopes of preparing Steven to be a DAD! Steven and Jake also produce sketch comedy at Just Let Me Help (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY4W4XqrBTax1oXPuBUWKqQ/). A subscription and a nice comment go a long way. I mean, hell, Steven's got a baby he needs to take care of, cmon!! Steven and Jake make up the comedy duo, "Just Let Me Help." They've been changing the lives of tens of tens of people on YouTube, and are hoping to use Steven's unplanned pregnancy to take over the internet. Got questions? Hit us at halfexpectingpod@gmail.com (mailto:halfexpectingpod@gmail.com), or find us on socials @halfexpectingpod (https://www.instagram.com/halfexpectingpod/).

6. 

   20 Mar 2026

   008 - NO FAMILY NEARBY: Robby Ryde

   Robbie Ryde (https://www.instagram.com/robbieryde/) is a cinematographer, actor, educator, and transplant to the US. We brought Robbie on to share with Steven and Jake what it’s been like being a first-time dad with family on the other side of the world. We hear from almost every guest how important the “tribe” is. When it’s not automatically embedded with family, how do you go about finding your support system? Robbie shares the pros of being away from family, the cons, and how his parenting style has evolved through the model of his relationship with his dad. Half Expecting is an interview podcast that brings levity to the daunting preparation of first-time fatherhood. Steven Busby (https://www.instagram.com/stevenleebuzz/) (the expecting father) teams up with Jake Cuddemi (https://www.instagram.com/jakecuddemi/) (just a guy?), bringing on friends, pros, and experts in every possible field imaginable that could somewhat be related to parenting, in hopes of preparing Steven to be a DAD! Steven and Jake also produce sketch comedy at Just Let Me Help (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY4W4XqrBTax1oXPuBUWKqQ/). A subscription and a nice comment go a long way. I mean, hell, Steven's got a baby he needs to take care of, cmon!! Steven and Jake make up the comedy duo, "Just Let Me Help." They've been changing the lives of tens of tens of people on YouTube, and are hoping to use Steven's unplanned pregnancy to take over the internet. Got questions? Hit us at halfexpectingpod@gmail.com (mailto:halfexpectingpod@gmail.com), or find us on socials @halfexpectingpod (https://www.instagram.com/halfexpectingpod/).

7. 

   13 Mar 2026

   007 - BABY WATCH: 12 weeks left

   Steven's baby is due in 28 weeks! It's time for a checkin! Steven and Jake talk about the shift in readiness and excitement that both Steven and his wife have had over the last 20 weeks, since the Half Expecting boys recorded their first episode. They talk about new fears, new excitement, and all the things left to do. After another grueling tale from our Dad on the Ground, the guys read out your emails and comments. In the first Baby Watch Training Session (patent pending), the guys test Steven's swaddling prowess with his most difficult assignment yet: swaddling Jake. It's so stupid. Share, follow, subscribe, leave a comment, plz plz plz xoxoxox thnx Half Expecting is an interview podcast that brings levity to the daunting preparation of first-time fatherhood. Steven Busby (https://www.instagram.com/stevenleebuzz/) (the expecting father) teams up with Jake Cuddemi (https://www.instagram.com/jakecuddemi/) (just a guy?), bringing on friends, pros, and experts in every possible field imaginable that could somewhat be related to parenting, in hopes of preparing Steven to be a DAD! Steven and Jake also produce sketch comedy at Just Let Me Help (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY4W4XqrBTax1oXPuBUWKqQ/). A subscription and a nice comment go a long way. I mean, hell, Steven's got a baby he needs to take care of, cmon!! Steven and Jake make up the comedy duo, "Just Let Me Help." They've been changing the lives of tens of tens of people on YouTube, and are hoping to use Steven's unplanned pregnancy to take over the internet. Got questions? Hit us at halfexpectingpod@gmail.com (mailto:halfexpectingpod@gmail.com), or find us on socials @halfexpectingpod (https://www.instagram.com/halfexpectingpod/).

8. 

   6 Mar 2026

   006 - PhD IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY: Shannon Constable

   Shannon is a PhD Student in Clinical Psychology, a parent, and a wealth of knowledge when it comes to attachment theory and perinatal support. In the pod today, Shannon breaks down attachment theory, differentiating between the 4 main styles of attachment, and the fundamentals around where they come from and why. In terms of what Steven can do TODAY to prepare to be a dad, Shannon shares the art of emotional attunement, which goes a step further than emotional regulation. The guys get honest about where they lie on the spectrum of attachment, break down ways that they can/have worked to build a secure base, and they three wrap up with some emotional attunement role playing. A follow, rating, and subscription goes a long way for us, so you’re enjoying the pod, give it a like and share it to a buddy! PLZ AND THNX! TODAY'S QUESTION: How familiar were you with attachment styles before the podcast? Where do you lean on the attachment styles spectrum? Half Expecting is an interview podcast that brings levity to the daunting preparation of first-time fatherhood. Steven Busby (https://www.instagram.com/stevenleebuzz/) (the expecting father) teams up with Jake Cuddemi (https://www.instagram.com/jakecuddemi/) (just a guy?), bringing on friends, pros, and experts in every possible field imaginable that could somewhat be related to parenting, in hopes of preparing Steven to be a DAD! Steven and Jake also produce sketch comedy at Just Let Me Help (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY4W4XqrBTax1oXPuBUWKqQ/). A subscription and a nice comment go a long way. I mean, hell, Steven's got a baby he needs to take care of, cmon!! Steven and Jake make up the comedy duo, "Just Let Me Help." They've been changing the lives of tens of tens of people on YouTube, and are hoping to use Steven's unplanned pregnancy to take over the internet. Got questions? Hit us at halfexpectingpod@gmail.com (mailto:halfexpectingpod@gmail.com), or find us on socials @halfexpectingpod (https://www.instagram.com/halfexpectingpod/).

9. 

   27 Feb 2026

   005 - SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS: Cody & Christine Howell

   Cody and Christine Howell are Small Business owners in Los Angeles, California. They're also the parents of a 10-month-old. As fine jewelry designers who work from home, the Howells share their experiences with Steven, who's also self-employed, and Jake, who's still just a guy. Cody and Christine share the pros and cons of getting to set their own schedules, they get real about the guilt they sometimes feel from the freedom that comes with owning a business, and they bring a plethora of tips, tricks, and antidotes for making the most of balancing owning a business while raising a child. You can find their jewelry at Dear Survivor (https://dear-survivor.com/blogs/journal)and Bloedstone (https://bloedstone.com/pages/who-we-are). TODAY'S PROMPT: Share a time where your way out the door to work was derailed by the perils of parenting. Half Expecting is an interview podcast that brings levity to the daunting preparation of first-time fatherhood. Steven Busby (the expecting father) teams up with Jake Cuddemi (just a guy?), to bring on friends, pros, and experts in every possible field imaginable that could somewhat be related to parenting, in hopes of preparing Steven to be a DAD! A subscription and a nice comment go a long way. I mean, hell, Steven's got a baby he needs to take care of, cmon!! Steven and Jake make up the comedy duo, "Just Let Me Help." They've been changing the lives of tens of tens of people on YouTube for years, and are hoping to use Steven's unplanned pregnancy to take over the internet. Got questions? Hit us at halfexpectingpod@gmail.com (mailto:halfexpectingpod@gmail.com), or find us on socials @halfexpectingpod.

10. 

    21 Feb 2026

    004 - HYPE DADS LA FOUNDER: Cottrell Guidry

    Cottrell Guidry (https://www.instagram.com/cottrellguidry/) is an actor, DJ, and the founder of Hype Dads LA. (https://www.instagram.com/hypedadsla/) He comes on to the pod to teach Steven how to be a HYPE DAD. Cottrell dives deep into his unfortunately short relationship with his father, and how that has shaped his perspective on being a dad to his daughter. The guys go back and forth about the highs and lows, and how Steven can mentally prepare to be a Hype Dad. For Cottrell, being a Hype Dad is being a present dad. He uses his platform online to boost the stories of present dads in his life, with the hope of creating a social experience for dads to support and hype one another as they navigate the world of fatherhood. TODAY'S QUESTION: Where/how have you experienced a present father figure in your life? What did it look like? Feel like? How are you a present figure to those who depend on you? Half Expecting is an interview podcast that brings levity to the daunting preparation of first-time fatherhood. Steven Busby (the expecting father) teams up with Jake Cuddemi (just a guy?), to bring on friends, pros, and experts in every possible field imaginable that could somewhat be related to parenting, in hopes of preparing Steven to be a DAD! A subscription and a nice comment go a long way. I mean, hell, Steven's got a baby he needs to take care of, cmon!! Steven (https://www.instagram.com/stevenleebuzz/) and Jake (https://www.instagram.com/jakecuddemi/) make up the comedy duo, "Just Let Me Help. (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY4W4XqrBTax1oXPuBUWKqQ/?themeRefresh=1)" They've been changing the lives of tens of tens of people on YouTube for years, and are hoping to use Steven's unplanned pregnancy to take over the internet. Got questions? Hit us at halfexpectingpod@gmail.com, or find us on socials @halfexpectingpod (https://www.instagram.com/halfexpectingpod/).

11. 

    14 Feb 2026

    003 - SCHOOL MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST: Charity Whitfield

    Charity Whitfield is a School Mental Health Therapist in Los Angeles, CA. Ms. Charity shares with the Half Expecting guys how the COVID shutdown led to her career path in mental health, and then walks the guys through what life as a School MH Therapist looks like. In the conversation, we cover attachment styles, patterns of behavior at home that translate to interventions at school, and the value of PRESENCE at home. The guys are also joined by their Dad on the Ground, Mark, who brings a harrowing melt-down story. TODAY'S QUESTION: If you have experience using a mental health therapist for your family, for your kid(s), for you, we'd love to hear about your experience! Half Expecting is an interview podcast that brings levity to the daunting preparation of first-time fatherhood. Steven Busby (the expecting father) teams up with Jake Cuddemi (just a guy?), to bring on friends, pros, and experts in every possible field imaginable that could somewhat be related to parenting, in hopes of preparing Steven to be a DAD! A subscription and a nice comment go a long way. I mean, hell, Steven's got a baby he needs to take care of, cmon!! Steven and Jake make up the comedy duo, "Just Let Me Help." They've been changing the lives of tens of tens of people on YouTube for years, and are hoping to use Steven's unplanned pregnancy to take over the internet. Got questions? Hit us at halfexpectingpod@gmail.com, or find us on socials @halfexpectingpod (https://www.instagram.com/halfexpectingpod/).

12. 

    6 Feb 2026

    002 - POST-PARTUM DOULA: Madison Forrest

    Our first guest is Madison Forrest, a licensed doula out of Los Angeles, CA. She brings the HEAT (and by heat, we mean knowledge) today on the pod, leaving Steven and Jake speechless (but maybe not for the reason you think, see 20:37). Madison shares with the HE boys how she found herself in the world of post-partum doula-ing. Steven and Jake then give their best attempt at describing what a doula is (and is not), and then Madison gives a crash course on her work as a doula, and how it intersects with a parent's baby-journey post-partum. Madison covers it all: hormones, colostrum, what to expect on day-3 post-partum, and all the fluids and feelings that come along with. It's a crash course that Steven and Jake are still gushing about. Get active and leave those comments, share with Steven all of your wisdom, because God only knows he ain't reading. TODAY'S QUESTION: Did you use a doula when you had your kid(s)? Why or why not? And what was your post-partum experience like?? Let us knooooooooow. - Half Expecting is an interview podcast that brings levity to the daunting preparation of first-time fatherhood. Steven Busby (the expecting father) teams up with Jake Cuddemi (just a guy?), to bring on friends, pros, and experts in every possible field imaginable that could somewhat be related to parenting, in hopes of preparing Steven to be a DAD! Steven and Jake also produce sketch comedy at Just Let Me Help (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY4W4XqrBTax1oXPuBUWKqQ/). A subscription and a nice comment go a long way. I mean, hell, Steven's got a baby he needs to take care of, cmon!! Steven and Jake make up the comedy duo, "Just Let Me Help." They've been changing the lives of tens of tens of people on YouTube, and are hoping to use Steven's unplanned pregnancy to take over the internet. Got questions? Hit us at halfexpectingpod@gmail.com, or find us on socials @halfexpectingpod (https://www.instagram.com/halfexpectingpod/).

13. 

    6 Feb 2026

    001 - HALF-EXPECTING DAD: Steven Busby

    Parenthood can be scary, especially when you're not expecting it. Fresh off the discovery that he's going to be a dad, Steven Busby (https://www.instagram.com/stevenleebuzz/) is interviewed by Jake Cuddemi (https://www.instagram.com/jakecuddemi/) to get his candid, in-real-time feelings and reactions to this half-expected news. The Just Let Me Help (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY4W4XqrBTax1oXPuBUWKqQ/) comedy duo set the stage for what's to come from their new podcast endeavor. Steven and Jake start out by sharing how they found out Steven is going to be a dad, and Steven catches the listener up to how he and his wife got here. He shares about his hopes for the future, his biggest fears about becoming a dad, and the two compliment each other waaaaaay too much (it's gross). Eventually, they describe what they hope to gain from the show, and they invite YOU (yes, you) to join in on the ride. Get active and leave those comments, share with Steven all of your wisdom, because God only knows he ain't reading. TODAY'S QUESTION: If you're a parent, new or seasoned, how did you feel about the news that you were expecting? Was it planned? Did you feel prepared? If you're not expecting, what are you unsure about if you're planning on eventually endeavoring into parenthood? Let us knooooooooow. - Half Expecting is an interview podcast that brings levity to the daunting preparation of first-time fatherhood. Steven Busby (the expecting father) teams up with Jake Cuddemi (just a guy?), bringing on friends, pros, and experts in every possible field imaginable that could somewhat be related to parenting, in hopes of preparing Steven to be a DAD! Steven and Jake also produce sketch comedy at Just Let Me Help (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY4W4XqrBTax1oXPuBUWKqQ/). A subscription and a nice comment go a long way. I mean, hell, Steven's got a baby he needs to take care of, cmon!! Steven and Jake make up the comedy duo, "Just Let Me Help." They've been changing the lives of tens of tens of people on YouTube, and are hoping to use Steven's unplanned pregnancy to take over the internet. Got questions? Hit us at halfexpectingpod@gmail.com, or find us on socials @halfexpectingpod (https://www.instagram.com/halfexpectingpod/).

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