Explain it to me like I'm 5

In this episode I'm joined by 3 of my under-12 kiddos: Savannah-Grace, Chancellor, and Presleigh-Rose. We talk about some bad behavior by adults at S-G's basketball tournament over the weekend, along with reading progress and learning math. Oh, and of course a few dad jokes :-) Enjoy this bonus episode!

We share some exciting news about a scholarship Conner participated in for Northwest University, along with why I decided to get baptized (again). Plus - some of the fan favorites in this episode: Texts with Caylen - extra spicy edition Dad Jokes Gen Z Term Shoutouts Dress Code violations Judah starting tackle football (!!!) The State of the Union speech And a whole lot more that you don't want to miss... Get this in your ears stat!

In this riveting episode of Explain it to Me Like I'm 5: Guest appearances from Micah, Boaz, and Taylor Guest appearance from the one and only Savannah-Grace Very special guest appearance from Conner's girlfriend (!!!) Caylen! We discuss our predictions for the College Football Playoffs Gen Z Term of the Week Mike downloads and captures his first "BeReal" live on the pod Plus - special shout-outs and more. What else could you possibly have to do other than listen to this episode right now?!?

In this jam-packed Christmas edition of EITMLI5: Conner reveals he now has a girlfriend Judah reveals who he will be rooting for in the College Football Playoffs Mike shares about his focus on helping churches grow in 2024 with Church Hero Marketing (and does a live interview with Conner to determine if he can cut it to get hired in Mike's marketing agency) Shoutouts Dad Joke Gen Z Term All the good stuff in an exceptional Christmas episode -- it's a Festivus miracle! This is truly a must-listen episode - after all, who knows when our next episode will drop?!?

After 2 months we are back with another episode of Explain it to me like I'm 5 and we are bringing the heat

In this episode we welcome a very special guest - Matt Laughlin. Matt is a good friend of Mike and is an expert coach and former practicing therapist. He joins this episode to talk about Mike's extreme health commitments, talks him out of being so extreme, and gets Mike on a very specific plan that is more realistic, and far more likely to stick... Matt is an amazing human and was an absolute joy to have on the podcast -- he's another guest we will absolutely have back on the show soon, especially now that he's guiding and coaching Mike in the health and fitness realm. Normal segments as per usual.

In this episode, Mike reveals his extreme and inspired commitments related to health, fitness, and overall life optimization (with a heavy influence from Andrew Huberman and Dr. Peter Attia). We also discuss the ongoing NCAA Tournament, the shocking upsets, and some predictions. Plus, our popular segments such as dad joke of the week, fight song of the week, regular song of the week, and so much more. Just push play and enjoy ;-)

For the second consecutive episode, we celebrate another birthday - this time the Mama Bear herself joins the show for the first time. Malynda brings the heat and shares some important life advice for the kids, as well as the parents. We also tackle important topics like: NCAA March Madness upset picks Business lesson of the week (F.O.C.U.S.) Shoutouts Conner swam a mile Jalapeno farts And much, much more... This episode pulls - don't miss it!

It's been 15 days since we dropped an episode and the fans have spoken loud and clear... we shall never allow 15 days between episodes ever again. Our sincerest apologies to all of our die-hard fans, we vow never to let you down again with a minimum of at least one episode every week... Now, in this episode, we welcome Judah into the world of teenager land and he shares all about what it's like turning 13. Special guest appearance from S-G! Plus our regular segments that you've grown to love :-)

In this episode we hear from the LEGEND himself - Rees Johnson. Rees is an expert in all things Movies, TV, Music, and winning at life. We share life lessons, Gen-Z terms, and some really deep dives on the Star Wars and Marvel empires... As usual, we also tackle relevant and interesting sports topics of the day, as well as the dad joke and song of the week with some EPIC recs by Rees himself. Oh yeah, we also cover some very important advice you need to know before going to the Y. You should absolutely check out Rees' podcast - Seafloor Thoughts - where you will enjoy thoughtful discussion from a self-proclaimed smart person. Also, movies. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/seafloor-thoughts/id1556355123 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2LM2vXHgHeuh0HE3mxN6jj?si=6cbe5bacf7904eb0

In this episode we welcome two epic 6th-graders who are already well-known amongst our long-time listeners, receiving multipile shout-outs already. Trent and Jantzen join us to share their thoughts on the NFL Draft, recent NBA trades, whether or not the Seahawks should sign Geno, who's the best Seattle Mariner heading into Spring Training, and the "controversial" holding call at the end of the Super Bowl... Plus, we discuss the Asbury Revival in Kentucky and how we can tap into what God is doing no matter where we are in the world... Oh, and we also rate the top Burger Chains (bad takes only) -- don't sleep on this episode!

In this episode, we explore some of life's deepest questions with two local youth pastors in Tacoma - Nate Birdine and Josiah Thomas. We tackle questions like: Is Jesus the only way to heaven? What's it like being a youth pastor in 2023? Is Jesus just a "good person" but not actually diety (and does his behavior and words even allow that as an option)?? Why are youth "lock-ins" no longer a thing in 2023?!? The power of failure, and how to walk through failure with grace... And for the parents - what advice do these two youth pastors have for parents of Gen-Z kids navigating the completely different landscape we are in these days... This is a must-listen episode, and you don't want to miss it!

Listen in as we tackle some of the deepest philosophical discussions like why Valentine's day is the worst… What the heck is “silent football”? Plus, 2 NEW segments in this episode: “Shoutouts” and “Business Lessons from Dad” Want to get a shoutout on a future episode? Leave us a 5-star review and we'll hook you up!

This week we discuss the world of dad jokes and quirky business ideas that will have you in stitches! But the fun doesn't stop there - we'll also be discussing the latest trend of expensive bibles and the unique way our family approached potty training at the dinner table. Need relationship advice? Our in-house expert will be sharing some tips and tricks to help you navigate the ups and downs of love. And as a bonus, we'll be discussing the intriguing case of the Chinese spy balloon that made headlines recently. Get ready for a wild ride filled with laughter, creativity, and some thought-provoking discussions. Tune in now!

On this episode we welcome our first guest to the show — the GOAT — Tristan Manning. Listen in as Mike and Tristan reminisce on their wildest high school and college pranks and the friendship that has lasted a lifetime. From liquid farts to creative hijinks, they share their funniest and most unforgettable moments. Get ready to laugh and reminisce on the power of friendship and good old-fashioned fun. Oh, and stay tuned all the way to the end when we tackle the big question: What is the meaning of life??

Learn the new "Gen-Z" term of the week, hear about the shenanigans that go on at swim practice, and hear our predictions for the NFL games that happened this past weekend. Plus, Conner shares his song of the week. P.S. this episode is WAY better than episode 1 ;-)

This is NOT an episode about Climate Change... but rather, a bunch of rambling while we figure out exactly how much epic value we are going to bring to your life with this new show. Enjoy, and you're welcome.