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The First Sleepover

May 7, 2026 · 54m

Summary

The hosts discuss Murphy's first friend sleepover, reflecting on their initial hesitation and the importance of open communication regarding safety and boundaries. They also share updates on listener milestones, including new babies and Jeff Gill's music, while honoring paramedic Jeff Ryan. Brian recounts his birthday celebration and a family trip to a Jays game, highlighting the excitement of navigating the city with his children. The episode concludes with a supportive conversation about a new father's anxiety over his daughter's developmental milestones.

Topics discussed

Murf's first sleepover and truth or dare advice Jury Duty watch party and cultural appropriation jokes Easter Jiggs dinner traditions and salt meat Listener shoutouts and Jeff Gill's music Watching Code 3 and appreciating paramedics Aging, 2012 client visit, and Joey's physique Lunch with Joey and chicken sandwich dinner Taking kids to the Rogers Center via subway Navigating the stadium and childhood memories Deciding on Murf's first sleepover Parenting approach and safety conversations Contextualizing sleepover rules and escalation Nostalgia for childhood sleepovers and games Making ice cream rice krispies treat Underground church game and faith discussions Modern parenting and open-mindedness on religion Supporting a partner struggling with milestones Parental guilt, health, and first-time exhaustion Benefits of being a later parent and Cooper's falls Ben's cliff jump incident and lesson learned Vice principal office and 'gooner' slang story
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