Carpentry 101 - Covid 19 Series

Published on: May 08, 2020 at 7:51 PM

The term "weekend warrior" is on the shelf until quarantine ends. We are in full blown "Fixer Upper" mode 7 days a week. Covid-19 is keeping us house bound and that "to do list" looks a lot more achievable. Lowes and Home Depot are running full tilt with everyone trying to improve their sanctuary. We will be running a series on some beginner projects to tackle throughout the house.

Carpentry is a great place to start. A couple 2x4's can be daunting if you never used a hammer before. But it doesn't have to be. You can cover a lot of ground with a circular saw, screw gun, and tape measure. We discuss Chris's first wood project that opened a slew of other projects throughout his house. Share some insights into what Home Depot covers at the store and cheap pocket jig that is pretty fun to use.

Stay safe all and enjoy the episode.

Adoption (Part 1)

Published on: April 09, 2020 at 8:16 PM

Jay Jay is one of my oldest friends of over 20 years. It is easy to see how incredible of a father he will be. The journey to fatherhood is a different story. Jay and his husband will have to go through surrogacy or adoption. Both journey's are loaded with legal work and countless variables that can change the situation drastically. We plan to stay connected with Jay Jay and Mark throughout this journey. Lucas joins as the first cohost to Pops Pint due to Jay's extreme dietary restrictions. Of course Jay would enter clean eating for a month right when Covid-19 quarantine kicked in. Wah wahhhh!

Working from Home

Published on: March 12, 2020 at 11:58 AM

March is upon us and Covid-19 is changing our way of life for the next few weeks. Companies are enforcing some WFH policies that can be challenging in a house full of little ones running around. I have been wanting to do this episode for quite some time with my brother in law, Ken Barkley. He took the plunge over a year ago to work from home. He has taken the leap into the gig economy practicing sharp time management skills while being home throughout the day. Ken is a creator of all things editorial, video, and radio with sports gambling. We hear how he manages his routines at home while juggling multiple business ventures and awesome insights into the March Madness bracket. He is even writing a book to help you navigate the odds in the big tourney. You can find it at https://www.patreon.com/lockylockerson immediately after Selection Sunday.

Skipping the 1 Year Birthday Party?

Published on: January 31, 2020 at 2:34 PM

Hot debate among the fathers of Pops Pint. Does the first birthday warrant a full fledge party? We are joined by Mr. Lucas, father of 2 (Adalyn - 3 yrs & Eli - 1 yr). Surprisingly the cheap bugger went all out while my wife and I opted for low key, no party. It's not that we didn't celebrate. We just didn't want the work of organizing, preparing, and hosting a 20+ event for something our girls wouldn't remember. Our view was that a 1 yr old bday party would have been more for us. What say you?

Airstreaming with a Newborn

Published on: November 13, 2019 at 7:08 AM

Andy is cooler than me. Andy’s wife Nicole is cooler than me. Andy’s daughter GiGi is cooler than me. Frankly, the family is cooler than a lot of people. Who on earth takes their 6 week old daughter on a 29 day camping trip in their airstream ?!*?!*! Andy and Nicole, that’s who.

Andy migrated west a few years back and graciously joins the show over a breakfast beer while his beard glistens in the newborn sun peaking over the mountains. Yes, his instagram is badass, but he shares the reality of hitching a trailer with his family in the passenger seat. Great inspiration to pursue your own family adventure.

First Day of Kindergarten

Published on: October 09, 2019 at 9:40 PM

Fall has arrived in the north east and so has a major milestone for Brian’s daughter. Piper started kindergarten! Safe to say, poppa was a little choked up. Personally, I’m already accepting that I will cry like a baby when Harper’s moment arrives. Piper was fearless in her first day, due in large part to Mom. Get your act together Brian.

We discuss all the emotions going through the Esernio household and how they prepped for the big day. I am particularly keen to learn how their youngest dealt. We will eventually go through the same scenario with Dempsey & Harper. Welcome to fall and enjoy episode 15.

Reality of Miscarriage

Published on: September 08, 2019 at 12:41 PM

Easily the most important discussion we have had and a core reason this podcast exists. I am extremely grateful Kim and Bart offered to share a deeply personal experience to listeners who are preparing for parenthood. When you learn about conceiving, the joy and excitement is overpowering as a parent. You understand the risks through the first few critical weeks but I think many believe, “It will never happen to us”. After all, you don’t hear a lot of friends or family talk about miscarriages. And that is precisely it, the pain of the experience often makes it hard to share such a personal tragedy.

Bart was given one directive from Kim, don’t “bullsh!t” the experience. Mission accomplished. Bart delivers the respect and honesty that carries the brevity of such an important subject. I believe this episode will help others understand they are not alone.

It’s not all sad. Somehow Bart is able to put me in a tongue twister that offers a laugh. He continues to outrank our cohosts with new craft brew recommendations. And he shows such a diverse palate.

Thank you Bart and Kim for your bravery and willingness to share such a personal experience.