Neil and Ali go deep, and sometimes off the rails, in the Parenting Trends 2025 episode. From luxe skincare for kids to Type C parenting to tradwives on TikTok, six-day Halloweens to inchstone parties, and more, they tackle the weird, funny, and revealing ways modern parents are trying to “get it right.” Along the way, Neil shares a surprisingly moving story about reconnecting with his Jewish roots in Paris, Ali admits to driving a motorized grocery cart, and they debate everything from designer babies to sleep maxing. It’s heartfelt, ridiculous, and very, very real. This episode’s got it all! Nostalgia, moral debates, and fish-sauce marinated pork chops. Some are calling it one of the funniest, most wide-ranging World’s Greatest Dad episodes yet. Who are "some"? Well you've got to listen to find out.

Comedian and “friendship expert” Matt Ritter (host of Man of the Year and author of The Buddy System) joins Neil and Ali, where the conversation veers from toddler knife-throwing and double-stroller disasters to the art of making and maintaining adult friendships. From building out his “Dilfs of Larchmont” crew to rethinking how men sustain social fitness, Matt brings laughter, honesty, and practical wisdom to the messy world of modern dadhood.

The guys dive into the challenges of making friends as a dad, why “content associates” don’t count, and how to stop treating friendship like a luxury. Along the way, Matt shares his epic solo-parenting fail, what Pearl Jam means to him, and why every dad needs a neighborhood crew.

You don't want to miss Matt's rundown on “social fitness,” and the loneliness epidemic. Plus: dad lightning round, navigating friend breakups, and why chocolate chip pancakes win every time.

Filmmaker Tommy Avallone has built a career telling quirky, deeply human stories from I Am Santa Claus to The Bill Murray Stories to the recent I Love You, You Hate Me about Barney the Dinosaur. But behind the camera, Tommy is also a dad navigating fatherhood with honesty, humor, and heart. In this conversation, we cover everything from his son’s “No Haircut Summer” to monster truck shows, Disney trips, and what it means when Blink-182 is suddenly considered “dad rock.” Tommy also shares stories about Gilbert Gottfried, the strange magic of Fuddruckers, and how his kids benefit from Dad’s unusual connections like getting personal letters from Santa Claus himself. But this episode also dives into the fragile side of fatherhood: Tommy opens up about losing his first daughter Clementine, raising an autistic son, and the complicated ways parenting reshapes your identity. Equal parts hilarious, nostalgic, and deeply moving, this episode is a snapshot of what it means to live creatively, love your kids fiercely, and still try to figure out who you are along the way.