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Marriage 2.0 with kids…and all the side quests! Super Familiar with the Wilsons is a weekly comedy podcast about second marriage blended family life, and the beautiful chaos of parenting, aging, and figuring it all out (again). Hosted by Amanda and Josh, partners in life, love, and side quests, each episode dives into real-life stories, quirky observations, listener emails, and spontaneous tangents that somehow always circle back to relationships, resilience, and the absurdity of modern life ...
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Brent Ransom and Josh Wilson explore the journey of leadership—wherever you are, from day one to the final stretch. Brent Ransom is the Founder and CEO of Sawgrass Group, Inc., a leadership and talent development firm. With nearly two decades of experience and expertise in psychology and HR, Brent brings deep insight into building strong leaders and teams. Together, we’ll share foundational concepts to help you grow and lead with confidence. Find out more: https://thesawgrassgroup.com info@t ...
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Send us a text Halloween candy mountain, party “forced fun,” and the eternal mystery of Why Every Kid Owns a 128 oz Water Bottle. In this comedy chat from Super Familiar with the Wilsons, Amanda and Josh rant about trick-or-treat overload, hosting a house full of costumed grown-ups, and building community without losing your mind (or your Kit Kats)…
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Send us a text Marriage 2.0 with side quests and kids. Amanda and Josh tackle the mysterious “six seven” meme, a KPop Demon Hunters obsession, and why Topgolf isn’t putt-putt (or dueling pianos actually dueling). DoorDash diplomacy, an alarm titled “Play with me, Daddy,” HRT patch wins, and a backyard Baby Saja rap battle. Listener mail checks rapt…
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Send us a text We wrestle with how to handle swearing around kids and admit our own hypocrisy plus: the matcha shortage, Publix marathons and the Uncrustables saga from vegetarian to steak plus K‑pop Demon Hunters. FamiliarWilsons at gmail.com. Do you let your kids swear at home? Let us know. Super Familiar with The Wilsons Find us on instagram at …
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Big Wayne returns and the fellas debrief a workplace roast that somehow dodged HR… barely. Tom admits he wrote jokes he can “legally defend,” Wayne swears by the sacred rule of roasts, and one unnamed coworker narrowly avoids getting “to the moon.” Then sports emotions run high: Clayton Kershaw’s farewell has Wayne in his feelings about loyalty, on…
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Send us a text Marriage 2.0, an eight-year-old’s gelato grift, HOA espionage at the pool, PE squats vs. aging knees, Talk Like a Pirate Day, a lovingly irreverent “Seven Things To Do Before The Rapture,” rapture panic history, Amanda’s Flashbackst imeline quiz (Josh gets humbled), and a cozy equinox call to touch grass, maybe before the hurricane. …
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Send us a text Josh declares himself a genius after inventing a shockingly effective fly-eviction method and surviving “new math” after a Negroni. Amanda breaks down acronyms vs. initialisms, we celebrate the Strongly Worded Email that moved a construction dumpster, unpack a social-anxiety misunderstanding, and confirm AI is terrible at fantasy foo…
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Send us a text Josh napalms his throat with Fire Hot Fritos and then explains how he let AI draft his fantasy team… to an F. Amanda declares it the Season of All The Germs and the Microsoft Planner of Doom (167 “due today” tasks!), while the Wilsons unpack kid boredom, screen-time rage-quits, and transitions that need a landing strip. Then it’s Gai…
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New episode! Tom unleashes a full-tilt rant on football’s ad invasion, Brandon tells the story of finding his buddy after a 3-flip truck wreck, and we relive the great prank wars (vinegar ice, anyone?). Plus Week 1 college football takes and Pick’em chaos. Listen now—before the next replay is “brought to you by” somebody. Talking Points A moment of…
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The boys are back! After a few weeks of missed rides, busted four-wheelers, and life getting in the way, Tom and Brandon reunite for a wild catch up. Brandon tells the whole story of a “normal” ride that turned into clogged radiators, flashing blue lights, FWC drones, surprise tickets, and even his mama rolling an ankle under a truck (while also ch…
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Send us a text What happens when your kid finally leaves for college…but only moves 15 minutes down the road? Josh is still sick, Amanda is still emotional, and Muffy is using communal bathrooms. From hamster-ball personal protection systems to grandmas with flying sandals, the Wilsons unscrew the chaos of dorm move-in day. Equal parts parenting th…
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We dive into workplace dynamics, rural living challenges, and the sometimes awkward boundaries of modern parenting with special guest "Big Wayne" filling in for Brandon. Returning after a short hiatus, we explore everything from chicken drama to bathroom etiquette. • Roasting your boss • Bathroom etiquette violations • Backyard chicken pecking orde…
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Send us a text A mini-episode amoungst many changes... Talking Points: • Josh recovering • Post-pandemic shift • Historical terminology • Wind Your Neck In • Goblin Tools Super Familiar with The Wilsons Find us on instagram at instagram.com/superfamiliarwiththewilsons and on Youtube Contact us! [email protected] A Familiar Wilsons Productio…
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Send us a text This week on Super Familiar with the Wilsons, Josh finds inner peace through matcha, Amanda recounts a terrifying ER visit and both hosts navigate existential dread, Also, HOA beef, pediatric sleep regression, and questionable doctor fashion choices. Plus: Josh wants a sundress, Amanda gets approached by a Navy man at Publix, and ref…
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Send us a text While Amanda and Muffy are off on a girls' weekend, Josh sits down with his middle son Andrew (aka music producer AJCW) for a heartfelt deep dive into fatherhood, family crimes involving decorative sticks, and the surprising power of FOMO. They discuss bad parenting moments), the real reason Andrew started making music, and what it's…
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Send us a text In this rambling episode, Josh and Amanda tackle the Coldplay concert scandal, Balloon Boy’s comeback, and why BuzzFeed has decided Josh's relationship status. Along the way, they review restaurants by a different metric (food is for cowards), invent two useful new words, and dissect why the “nuclear family” is more marketing myth th…
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Buckle up and hold onto your Arby’s combo (not a sponsor) this one’s a doozy. On this week’s In-Law and the Outlaw, Tom kicks things off with his Weekly Tantrum™ about how TV went from free to $200 a month and still has commercials. Brandon reminisces about the good ol’ days of illegal streaming and legal cussing. We dive into the streaming service…
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Accountability doesn't have to be a word that strikes fear into the hearts of new managers. In this enlightening conversation, Brent Ransom reveals how effective supervision begins with genuine human connection rather than rigid control structures. Drawing from nearly two decades of experience in psychology and human resources, Brent shares a power…
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Send us a text In this episode of Super Familiar with the Wilsons, married podcasters Josh and Amanda dive into the real (and ridiculous) world of modern marriage, perimenopause, and parenting chaos. Amanda battles hot flashes and podcasts without pants. Plus: when is it appropriate to sprinkle parmesan on the dog, Josh has a deep concern about eat…
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This week on In-Law and the Outlaw, it’s Red Hot Chili Peppers vs. Keith Whitley, Aldi vs. Publix, coupon vs. cue-pon, and men vs. basic tools. Tom tries to attach a bush hog and somehow ends up emotionally broken at Ace Hardware, and reviews an album so fast it ends before he finishes two emails. Also: we launch a new segment where we butcher the …
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Send us a text This week on Super Familiar with the Wilsons, we unpack the joys (and horrors) of family vacations, talk about Ozzy Osbourne’s farewell concert, forgotten shoes, haunted hotel rooms, near-death experiences, and a surprising number of lost pillows. Josh vents about sock piles and not being believed. Amanda relives two travel traumas t…
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In this unexpected and delightfully chaotic episode of The In-Law and the Outlaw, Tom’s usual co-host, and son-in-law, Brandon is MIA thanks to his human blender of a work schedule. Filling in? Tom’s daughter...and Brandon’s better (and far more organized) half: Tori. Join Tom and Tori as they unpack: Life with a man whose diet is 80% Uncrustables …
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Send us a text In this episode of Super Familiar with the Wilsons, Amanda and Josh wrestle with the joys and indignities of modern parenting, including teaching their kid to ride a bike, spoiler: there’s crying, possibly from all parties. Along the way, they dive into caffeinated reflux regrets, debate the ethics of bird ownership, and get surprisi…
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Tom and Brandon return from vacation to share and debate their top ten greatest albums of all time, revealing the significant generational and cultural divides between father-in-law and son-in-law. Talking Points • Tom's list features rock and hip-hop classics. • Brandon presents a country music showcase • Personal connections to their favorite alb…
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Send us a text Josh and Amanda tackle the surprising accumulation of everyday objects and explore how we unconsciously become "those people" with habits and collections we never intended to have. Talking Points 0:45 - The Coffee Mug Revelation 5:25 - Becoming "Those People" 10:55 - Listener Questions 11:42 - Hobbies vs. Obsessions 21:52 - Fessholes…
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Tom and Brandon reflect on their Father's Day weekend trip, fancy condos vs. backwoods living, and taking the scenic route home. Talking Points: Road Rage on the Turnpike The Eight-acre Pool The Helpful Repariman The Fearless Grandson $40 Pineapple Drinks The Long Way Home Send us a text Want to reach out? Contact us at [email protected]
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Tom sits down with one of the all-time greats from The U 🟠🟢 — a true Miami Hurricanes legend who left it all on the field and helped shape the swagger of college football. We’re taking it back to the golden era of The U — the 1990s — with one of the most electrifying Miami Hurricanes to ever wear the orange and green, #16 Ryan Clement! 🏈 From epic …
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Send us a text "We’re not parenting experts. We’re just trying not to cry into a $40 cupcake while wandering a Disney mall in the Florida summer…" Amanda and Josh explore the complicated "relationship DMZ" that follows separation when kids are involved, sharing their personal experiences navigating co-parenting challenges and offering practical adv…
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Understanding your personality profile creates self-awareness that helps you maximize your leadership effectiveness and build complementary teams. Talking Points: • DISC measures four key dimensions: Dominance (direct, firm), Influence (outgoing, enthusiastic), Steadiness (patient, accommodating), and Conscientiousness (analytical, precise) • Emoti…
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Ever bet on table tennis at 2am? Our guest Big Wayne shares his wildest gambling stories, from $25 parlays that paid big to heartbreaking bad beats. Talking Points: Wayne's first bet in fifth grade Growing up in Florida without local pro teams Hard Rock Bet's legalization in Florida Personalized betting strategies Setting responsible gambling limit…
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Send us a text We explore the profound importance of rituals in building connection with loved ones while navigating the complexities of perimenopause and our changing social world. • Rituals creating emotional safety • Post-church chicken and Friday movie nights • Turning extroverts into introverts • Head pressure, rage episodes, and social withdr…
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Big Wayne joins us to talk sports card collecting! Card collection has evolved from a childhood hobby into a sophisticated market with cards selling for millions. Talking Points: Big Wayne's journey to collecting Soaring Card Values, modern era cards like LeBron's rookie patch auto and Paul Skenes' MLB debut patch card command millions The "junk wa…
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Send us a text We've all done it—swiped Halloween candy from our kids' stash, pretended to watch their 750th video game playthrough, or claimed we don't know where that toy went (that we definitely threw away). In this candid conversation about the necessary deceptions of family life, we explore the white lies that keep our households running. Othe…
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Talking points: • Memorial Day • Graduations from pre-K through elementary • "Class of 2037" vs the latch key kids • How high school has changed from the days of open campuses and smoking areas • Leaving campus for lunch • Skipping school and narrowly graduating despite missing credits • Restaurant texts pranking strangers Remember to stay safe thi…
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In this episode, “20-60-20: A Leadership Strategy for Change”, Brent discusses his upcoming book "20-60-20," which reveals how effective leaders can transform organizational culture by strategically focusing on different segments of their teams. This principle shows how simple, consistent leadership behaviors can create lasting change even when fac…
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Send us a text We celebrate Amanda's 50th birthday with wisdom from friends. • Amanda's birthday party • The social awkwardness of parties • Winthrop scores his first two goals of the soccer season • Josh rants about movie soundtracks and their heavy-handed emotional manipulation • We share a segment from our "Unscrew It Up" podcast with humorous s…
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Send us a text Hormones, third-grade teaching aspirations, and palm-scanning payment technology collide in this exploration of modern marriage and family life. Other Talking Points: "You're going through hell and taking me with you." Winthrops career ambitions Amazon's palm-scanning payment system at Whole Food Bad Advice from TV Moms Flashbacks Qu…
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Tom and Brandon discuss the evolution of gaming consoles and their experiences spanning different generations of video games...plus car talk. • From Pong to Fortnite. • The grandson mastering Fortnite • Ford vs. Chevy debate extends to vehicle sounds and engine preferences • Pod merch Send us a text Want to reach out? Contact us at inlawoutlawpodca…
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Stress management is a critical leadership skill that directly impacts team performance and organizational culture. We explore how leaders can identify stress triggers in themselves and their teams while developing strategies to maintain balance in high-pressure environments. Understanding the impact of workplace stressors Recognizing warning signs…
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Send us a text Navigating parenting dilemmas and celebrating academic achievements while sharing real-talk about the everyday quirks of Wilson life. Talking Points: • 8 year old Winthrop "character building" as his soccer team hasn't won a single game. • 18-year-old Muffy graduated with her AA degree featuring bagpipes and lengthy speeches, • Food …
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Send us a text Topics • The great bra disposal debate • Unexpected sheriff visit • First visit to Blaze Pizza • The absurdity of everyday items • "Game Time" • Menopause symptoms men should know about • Winthrop's soccer dilemma Get in touch with your feedback or if you're also experiencing an unusually long week: [email protected] Super Fa…
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Send us a text Is Josh becoming less of a curmudgeon?, birthday celebrations, and hastily-repaired chairs. More talking points: Soccer woes with Winthrop "Wilson Wanderings" Someone lost the remote control National Josh Day on May 8th The New York Times "Flashbacks" Quiz Book recommendation: "How to Solve Your Own Murder" by Kristen Perrin Super Fa…
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Self-awareness and Emotional Intelligence form the foundation of effective leadership, allowing leaders to understand their strengths, weaknesses, and how they fit into the larger organizational puzzle. Empathy means recognizing when team members are struggling and initiating supportive conversations Leaders must balance empathy with productivity b…
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Send us a text We celebrate the Florida Gators men's basketball national championship win while exploring how our son might perceive colors differently than most people, and Josh become a grass farmer...not that type of grass. Talking Points The Florida Gators won the NCAA men's basketball championship despite only leading for 17 seconds until the …
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Talking points: "If you're going to work at a parts store, bro, please be mechanically inclined." "Why did my grandkid just called me "bruh"?" At what point in life do we stop discovering new music and just stick with what we grew up with? What's with the guy who won't shut the hell up while the songs play on the radio? Real talk from two generatio…
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Leadership begins with the right attitude, creating the foundation for how you influence others and whether people genuinely want to follow your lead. Talking Points Attitude follows you everywhere Moving into leadership means transitioning from technical business to people business Self-awareness is critical - regularly check in with yourself abou…
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Send us a text We chat with Chris Barron, lead singer of the Spin Doctors, about their new album "Face Full of Cake" and explore his journey through music, stagecraft, and discovering photography as a healing art form. Check out the Spin Doctors' new album "Face Full of Cake" and let us know what you think at [email protected] Super Familia…
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