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Good Guys Podcast Ep. 59: Jen & Pumps on Parenting, Divorce, and 'What Are You Nuts?'

Josh PeckOctober 30, 202356 min15,110 views
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Podcast Origins and Guest Introduction

  • 🎙️ The "Good Guys Podcast" welcomes Jen and Pumps from the "I've Had It" podcast, highlighting their hilarious and insightful content.
  • 🤝 Jen and Pumps, known for their candid discussions, join Josh and Ben to share their perspectives on various life topics.

Views on Children and Parenting

  • 👶 Jen and Pumps express a general dislike for children, finding them insufferable and not yet accomplished, though they acknowledge the importance of parents who work with children.
  • 🚁 They express disdain for "power mom" or "helicopter mom" behavior, preferring to side with the child in decision-making.
  • ⚽ The hosts and guests discuss the insufferable nature of parents in youth club sports, particularly those who exaggerate their children's abilities.
  • 💡 Parenting advice centers on honesty and transparency, with the idea that "secrets keep you sick" and can lead to adult dysfunction.
  • 🧸 Concerns are raised about raising "useless" children due to over-parenting, with college often serving as a unifying experience where independence is forced.

Divorce and Relationships

  • ⚖️ Jen, a former divorce attorney, discusses the complexities of divorce, including clients who are naive about their spouse's infidelity.
  • 🐶 The pettiest divorce stories include a visitation schedule for dogs and a woman cutting the labels off a wine collection.
  • 📍 The topic of location sharing in relationships is discussed, with refusal to share location being a significant red flag for potential infidelity.
  • 🏥 The expectation of friends visiting during hospital stays is debated, with the consensus leaning towards low expectations and focusing on post-hospitalization support.

'What Are You Nuts?' Segment

  • 🤯 The "What Are You Nuts?" segment features gripes about everyday absurdities, including Uber's "eco route" option and the impracticality of wearing combat boots through TSA.
  • 📱 A "Get Ready With Me" video from a woman giving birth in a hospital is deemed "nuts," highlighting a disconnect from living in the moment.
  • 🏫 Parents creating elaborate senior posters for high schoolers is questioned, with hosts wondering if these parents have too much time on their hands.
  • 🍷 A story about a wife who removed labels from a valuable wine collection before her husband could claim it is shared as a prime example of petty revenge.

Podcast and Projects

  • 🎤 Jen and Pumps discuss their podcast "I've Had It," which started as a fun side hustle and has gained significant popularity, often criticizing "toxic positivity."
  • 🛍️ They promote their "hot mess tour" and their brand "Sprits Society" sparkling wine-based cocktails.
  • 📚 Josh mentions his book, "Happy People Are Annoying."
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