“Two generations, one family, no HR department"
A father and step-son talk it out
Same Roots, Different Branches
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“Two generations, one family, no HR department" A father and step-son talk it out
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1/3/2026
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July 3, 2026
Missouri Boys State
<p>This week's episode is a little different.</p><p>Instead of our usual discussion, Andrew hands the microphone to Logan as he shares his experience attending <strong>Missouri Boys State</strong> at Lindenwood University.</p><p>If you've ever wondered what Boys State is, what students actually do during the week, or why so many alumni speak so highly of the program, this episode offers an inside look from someone who just lived it.</p><p>We talk about:</p><ul><li>What Missouri Boys State is and how students are selected</li><li>First impressions and unexpected surprises</li><li>Leadership lessons and personal growth</li><li>The people Logan met and the friendships he built</li><li>Challenges that pushed him outside his comfort zone</li><li>What he'll take with him long after the week is over</li></ul><p>Whether you're a student considering Boys State, a parent wondering if it's worth the opportunity, or simply someone interested in developing young leaders, we hope this conversation gives you a better understanding of the experience.</p><p>Learn more about Missouri Boys State and the opportunities it provides here:<br></p><p><br></p><p>💬 <strong>We'd love to hear from you:</strong></p><ul><li>Have you attended Boys State or Girls State?</li><li>What's an experience that changed the direction of your life?</li><li>What leadership quality do you value most?</li><li>Who has had the biggest influence on your life?</li><li>If you could spend one week learning something new, what would it be?</li></ul><p>Join the conversation in the comments—we'd love to hear your stories.</p><p></p>
June 26, 2026
Nobody Told Me That...
<p>This week we're changing things up.</p><p>With Logan away, Andrew is joined by his oldest son, Percey, for an honest conversation about adulthood, expectations, and all the things nobody prepares you for.</p><p>At 23 and 42, they're at very different stages of life, but they quickly discover that some of the biggest lessons about growing up never stop coming. From careers and finances to relationships, responsibility, and the pressure of trying to "have it all figured out," this episode explores the gap between what we expected adulthood to be and what it actually looks like.</p><p>Topics include:<br>• Expectations vs. reality<br>• Freedom and responsibility<br>• The advice that proved true—and the advice that didn't<br>• How our definition of success changes over time<br>• The lessons nobody teaches you about becoming an adult<br>• What we'd tell our younger selves</p><p>Whether you're just starting out, somewhere in the middle, or looking back on the road you've traveled, there's something in this conversation for everyone.</p><p><strong>We'd love to hear from you:</strong></p><ul><li><p>What's one thing nobody told you about adulthood?</p></li><li><p>What advice has stood the test of time in your life?</p></li><li><p>What advice turned out to be completely wrong?</p></li><li><p>If you could talk to your younger self, what would you say?</p></li><li><p>How has your definition of success changed over the years?</p></li></ul><p>Join the conversation in the comments—we'd love to hear your story.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
June 21, 2026
Are We Raising Adults, Or Consumers?
<p>Modern culture is incredibly good at teaching us how to consume.</p><p>Stream.<br>Scroll.<br>Subscribe.<br>Upgrade.<br>Repeat.</p><p>But is it doing as good a job teaching us how to build, create, solve problems, and take responsibility?</p><p>In this episode, Andrew (Xennial) and Logan (Gen Z) explore consumer culture, convenience, subscriptions, social media, advertising, and the growing tension between creating and consuming. We discuss what adulthood looks like in a world designed to capture our attention and keep us engaged.</p><p>Topics include:<br>• Subscription culture and ownership<br>• Social media and targeted marketing<br>• Convenience vs capability<br>• Creation vs consumption<br>• Adult skills and responsibility<br>• Algorithms, attention, and modern life<br>• What actually gives people a sense of accomplishment</p><p>This episode isn't about blaming a generation. It's about asking what kind of people modern culture is shaping us to become.</p><p>We'd love to hear from you:</p><p>• Are we raising adults or consumers?<br>• What's one skill every young adult should know?<br>• What's something you create instead of consume?<br>• What's a subscription you couldn't live without?<br>• What gives you a genuine sense of accomplishment?</p><p>Join the conversation and let us know what you think.</p>
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