In this milestone episode, the Sockel brothers welcome their first-ever guest, longtime friend Pat Sullivan, for an open, honest, and often hilarious conversation about the unpredictable ride of parenting. From Adam navigating life with his now nine-week-old daughter, Wren (who's officially outgrowing her dog bed), to Jason balancing sports, activities, and teen boyfriends with his three kids — the bros get real about the chaos, the logistics, and the importance of staying present through it all.

Pat shares the deeply personal story of his family's harrowing and inspiring experience with premature birth, NICU life, and how his eldest son, Eamon, continues to thrive today. The conversation takes listeners through what it's like to go from high-risk pregnancy to NICU to life at home, and how their second son's birth was a totally different experience. If you're a new parent, a seasoned dad, or just curious about the many flavors of the parenting journey, this episode has something for you.

We also dive into:

• The magic of oversized bottles (and how fast babies can outgrow them)

• Jason's chaotic family activity calendar (spoiler: it involves soccer, t-ball, dance, and rock climbing)

• The logistics of prioritizing parental fitness, relationship health, and solo time

• Why letting kids be kids (and being okay with being late) is the best mental health tip of all

💡 Dad Stuff of the Week:

• Pat recommends the Crunch Labs subscription box and old-school fishing to get kids off screens.

• Jason shares travel hacks like inflatable booster seats and car seat harnesses for city adventures.

• Adam highlights the Wonder Weeks app — a game-changer for understanding your newborn's mental leaps (and their sudden, unexplained crankiness).