This week, Bret and Josh rewind to one of life’s biggest milestones — leaving home for the first time. We share our own stories of shaky launches into independence, from questionable packing decisions to those unforgettable “oh crap” reality checks.

Josh is on the verge of experiencing it from the other side, as he prepares to drop his son off at college for the first time. Together, we talk about what that moment means, why it’s both exciting and gut-wrenching, and whether today’s kids get the same crash course in adulthood we did.

Because leaving the nest isn’t just about kids growing up — it’s about parents figuring out how to cry in the car without embarrassing anyone.