Jim McCrea didn’t have the picture-perfect childhood. He didn’t have perfect parents. He didn’t meet one of his grandfathers until he was a teenager. And yet—he became the kind of grandfather who tells the truth, makes room for the mess, and believes peace isn’t passive. In this unfiltered conversation, Jim shares the stories that shaped him—from a rocky relationship with his mother, to his deep bond with his war-hero father, to the hard-earned lessons he now passes on to his grandchildren. This episode isn’t about having it all together. It’s about choosing presence when life doesn’t make sense. It’s about building legacy through honest storytelling, not highlight reels. For grandpas, soon-to-be-grandpas, and the grandkids who are trying to remember what mattered most—this one’s for you. Note: Contains a few unfiltered moments and light swearing.