The Underbelly

Flying over Easter weekend, episode 7 shares stories of formal to informal Sunday teaching. From the pew to the kitchen table, we're headed somewhere.

Meshing calories with vintage video-games, episode 6 couples Pac-Man, Choplifter and of course—-chocolate chip cookies.

Corny details notwithstanding, episode 5 notes the days “doing”. From one father's engineering to another's “tell me again”, the common thread leads to effort. How to explain valiant attempts to the kiddo…that's the question.

Episode 4 debates the quick-fix notion of health. In short—-why have that side of arugula if you don't where's it takes you…

Episode 3 of season 7 relives a familiar topic—AGE. Short after another birthday, a random encounter brought about a poor-posture debate. If there's no beating Father Time, why not enjoy the early-bird special? False teeth not included, let's fill out this cardigan sweater.

For Episode 2 of season 7, the topic of “crush” rings true. Her 1st smile from the opposite aisle, a daughter's quick-share brings about an open-air question. Will AI take the excitement out of new relationships?

Jowls, glasses, combovers and early-bird specials, season 7 begins with the ever-present theme of AGE. How many facial lines takes you to a second helping of pudding? Let's find out.

Nestled between holidays, episode 9 relives the days of dining-room aspiration. A plateful of “last”, who doesn't want celebrate with the grownups?

One week from merriment, Episode 8 tackles the otherworldly gift of conversation from parent to child. Even with a second tray of lasagna, a daughters' search for answers continues.

Sarcasm (briefly) aside, Episode 7 moves to legit moments of memory. Captured in-season, sometimes pictures are best kept in the minds-eye.

Thoughts in hand, Episode 6 bends the debate of more vs. better. Streaming away, why should the channels of life automatically cost a pretty penny?

Post holiday of horrors, episode 5 leaves no doubt of one reality. Tropical fruit and fall seasons don't mix…

With Episode 4, a memory of costumes gone wrong sets the stage for the upcoming holiday. No clowns this time. Not now, not ever…

Episode 3 ponders yet again the question of confidence. How much can we rely on the dry cleaners of life to fix what is broken? From shirt to button spectrum, I'm still scratching my dented head…

In epic refusal, episode 2 attempts to crack the code of middle-ground in the arena of parenthood. Can there be some wisdom shared from father to daughter? Five years running, the answer remains the same.

After a long layoff, Season Six begins with a familiar bridge —- aggravation. From the train car to the boardroom and beyond the question remains; is there room in society for Cheetos dust?

In parental headwind, episode 24 tries (and fails) to makes sense of a daughter's love affair with sand. A Summer-day's dream? I think not…

Reliving a kind gesture, episode 23 passes hands from Victoria's card to your hosts' paint by number sculpture attempt. “Behold dad of bearded fame, I give to you —- a Nike box.”

Back for another round - episode 22 delivers the news of bewilderment by way of quality appliance. Sadness abound, scrubbing is required.

In a game for the ages - episode 21 challenges parent v. child past and present , remembering the first line of fatherly defeat.

In judicious fashion, episode 20 leans into what should not be. By way of 5-gallon drum, best practice begins/ends with one trough of frozen dessert.

Bearing witness to Victoria's first finish line, episode 19 cross-references early success with 12th grade passing score. Valedictorian for your host? Not so much…

Ensconced in sleep-deprivation, episode 18 opens in soup resolution. Will lentils serve in comfort-food rescue? The bayleaf says no…

In creative chaos - episode 17 meets wild weather with unidentified dessert objects. Hurling cookies and cream never looked never so good…

Diving without thinking - episode 16 describes a community pool lesson learned. Stray away ladder of summer fun, you're not ready.

Running for cover, episode 15 finds a poison ivy remedy long forgotten. In the season of heat, bring a gallon of pink.

Where push comes to shove, episode 14 attempts better health in semi-marathon miles. Valiant in effort, remember to pack sneakers.

Bridging one Hallmark to the next, episode 13 returns to the familiar frame of sarcasm. This ham's for you, mom — this hams for you.

Sparking a moment long gone, episode 12 pays a visit to mother & son. From Pa to Ny, climbing mountains in common step brings a smile worth sharing.

In bold rebuke - episode 11 moves from one coffee territory to another, finishing a late day cup state-side. Get your eyes ready, it's time for an all-nighter.

In holiday spirit, episode 10 designs a “hunt-for-chocolate” plan. Brought to you by 1980's Nintendo - finishing first comes with a price.

On the road to somewhere, episode 9 misses point A-B even in age of technology. Ask for help? Of course not…

With familiar moments, episode 8 travels yet again to the semi-great state of Pennsylvania. Debates notwithstanding - this friendship commute continues.

Like a Meerkat at daybreak, episode 7 speaks to the first sparks of new. Attempting the dinner/documentary drama combo, this plate is unfortunately served with sleep.

The season in soon-to-be view, episode six delivers a moment when Baseball came right on time.

Maintaining the middle-aged mile, episode 5 splits the center of dinner plate fame. Get your fork ready, tasteless helpings await.

Episode 4 paves the way for a new pair of kicks. With basketball intention, the story of chores-meets-change takes hold, if only for minute.

Birthday week abound, episode 3 dives into an adolescent year long gone. Canvassing the lunchroom line, it's time to celebrate.

Hours before the BIG GAME, episode 2 throws first taste into gambling memory. Vegas has nothin' on a AC tracksuit…

Like nails to a chalkboard - episode 1 describes the picture of youthful entertainment found only in car volume. Shattered ears rejoice, this noise is for you.

Leaving technology behind, episode 22 stretches time back to the days of TV's rabbit ears. Squiggly-lines be damned, there's a game to watch.

In namesake debate, episode 21 meets change with a literal kick. In the battle between Disney v. fruit, only one rings victorious.

As wild-card weekend begins - episode 20 remembers a fateful day in childhood, gridiron lore. Braving the elements, this tackle's for you.

Ensconced in comfort - episode 19 drifts from winter warmth to mini-flood madness. Bring a toolbox, this catastrophe's for you.

In new years' resolve - episode 18 relives the days of eating frenzy by way of fried feathers. Batten down the hatches, it's time for Wing Bowl.

In holiday gift-giving form, episode 17 revisits what's under the tree. Knowing your host, it's just another one-stop-shop of mistake.

In mode of transportation, episode 16 rewinds the days when cars (both classic and commuter) pushed family limits from A to Z. For sanity's sake, let's hope the windshield wipers work.

In stunted awareness, episode 15 draws a picture of nose vs. rollercoaster. Don't look now, this doesn't end well.

Perspiration be dammed, episode 14 falls head-first temperature concern. Ready or not, there's no stopping this visual aide.

In unlucky form, episode 13 drifts between photos. First child, then father - we revisit the warning of food vs. smile. To teeth or not to teeth, that is the question.

Episode 12 bridges the week prior with the first, comfort-food holiday. In calorie-coma form, the stage is set with a knife and fork.