Join Chris and James in Episode 33 of the High Octane Dads Podcast as they dive into a range of relatable topics! From humorous stories about feeling old after interactions with younger generations to the everyday challenges and rewards of fatherhood, including teaching kids to drive and dealing with unexpected car troubles. The dads also share their thoughts on staying healthy, the pros and cons of working from home versus the office, and the surprising power and nostalgia of handwritten notes and old journals. Plus, they discuss their experiences with podcasting, future content ideas like creating reels, and an exciting upcoming collaboration with the Drag Drive Repeat podcast. Tune in for laughs, relatable dad moments, and some genuine conversation! Chapters:00:00 - Intro & Applebee's Nostalgia 00:44 - Water Outage & Funny Kid Moments 02:00 - Feeling Under the Weather 03:25 - Kids Getting Sick & Trip Worries 05:00 - Germs, Local Honey & Immune Systems 06:34 - Being "Peopled Out" - Introvert Life 09:07 - The Southern Goodbye & Phone Call Avoidance 10:14 - Lawn Mower Woes & Procrastinating Calls 12:19 - The Quest for the Perfect Planner & Pens 15:11 - Rocket Book & Digitizing Notes vs. Handwriting 17:26 - The Joy of Journaling & Finding Old Notes 21:11 - Old Sketchbooks & The Challenge of Drawing 22:56 - Learning Guitar & Overcoming Self-Doubt 26:37 - Photography, Videography & New Opportunities 28:09 - Podcast Growth & The Impact of Creating Content 31:07 - Ideas for Reels & The "Not Quite 40" Feeling 33:25 - Gray Hairs & When You Realize You're "Old" 35:37 - Kids Growing Up: Seniors, Sixth Graders & Preschoolers 36:49 - The Ever-Changing Challenges of Parenting 38:20 - Teenagers, Cars & Driving Lessons 43:05 - First Car Accident Stories & Learning the Hard Way 47:24 - Classic Car Insurance Chat 48:04 - Announcements: Drag Drive Repeat Podcast Collab & Mother's Day Reminder! 50:22 - New Mic Talk & Testing Gear 51:58 - Outro
