On Our Best Behavior

About On Our Best Behavior

On Our Best Behavior is a heartwarming podcast where Mom, Kelli and 16-year-old son, Maccoy delve into the complexities of school, life's struggles, highs and lows, and various challenges. With a blend of humor and sincerity, they navigate through these topics while sharing their own experiences and insights. Their conversations are not only relatable but also enlightening, offering listeners a fresh perspective on everyday issues. Alongside their engaging discussions, they welcome intriguing guests, adding a dynamic element to each episode. Tune in to join this duo on their journey of growth, learning, and discovery.

Publisher

Kelli Szurek & Maccoy Overlie

Category

society & culture · society & culture · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

15 Sept 2021

Latest episode

16 Apr 2026

Latest episodes

155 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 Apr 2026

   Raising A Teen Only Child

   Send us Fan Mail Time doesn’t warn you before it speeds up. One minute we’re starting this mother son podcast when McCoy enters seventh grade, and the next he’s 17, finishing junior year, and staring down adulthood like it’s right around the corner. Kelli and Maccoy are back as the OG dynamic duo, talking honestly about what it feels like to raise an only child, why the years feel so short, and how you try to slow down and actually live inside the season you’re in. From there, we do what rea...

2. 

   8 Apr 2026

   A Long-Awaited Catch-Up

   Send us Fan Mail I hit record after a way-too-long break and immediately realize two things: I miss doing this, and you all never stopped listening. Then I bring in a surprise guest you might not expect, Mac Dog, and we end up doing what we do best: a chaotic, cozy catch-up that somehow turns into real advice. We talk teen life updates that actually matter, like learning to drive without doing the “hug the middle line” thing, deciding whether a yellow light is worth the risk, and why a crash...

3. 

   30 Jan 2026

   New Year, Kinder You

   Send us a text New year, same heart: we kick off 2026 with a clear promise—less hate, more listening—and a warm, candid check-in from the couch. Think realistic resolutions, honest progress, and the art of hibernation done right. We trade performative perfection for small, steady moves and a little humor about Apple Watch stand-offs, spinach-near-cheese iron counts, and the weather that cancels steps. Our winter watchlist leans twisty and absorbing. Runaway peels back the glossy family image...

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

4,310

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 77 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

97

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

77

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Guest appearances

Books guests

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