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Father Knows Something

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Welcome to Father Knows Something! Real People. Real Stories. Real Dad advice. Jerry is just a normal guy who has an abundance of life experience, kindness, quirkiness, and humor. If you're struggling with something, maybe his advice is just what you need. And if he can't maybe the millennials that join him, Morgan and Justin, can chime in to help. Jerry is not a licensed therapist, doctor, or life coach. He's just a 64 year old guy who knows some stuff (maybe?)
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Episodes

172: Father Knows: Unresolved Feelings..

Welcome back to Father Knows Something! Real People. Real Stories. Real Dad advice with a dash of ADHD, and maybe a couple of millennials chiming in from time to time to add their takes. We're Back!! This week's episode has Dad, Morgan, And Justin responding to stories that come from quite different places, but all seem to have unresolved feelings. Whether it's living with a new disability and the guilt that comes with it, being around a parent who has been traumatic in the past, or knowing what...

Jun 24, 20251 hr 6 minEp. 172

171: Father Knows: Dating....

Welcome back to Father Knows Something! Real People. Real Stories. Real Dad advice with a dash of ADHD, and maybe a couple of millennials chiming in from time to time to add their takes. This weeks episode has Dad and Justin diving back into the world of dating. From the confusing dynamics of situation-ships to being stuck in a toxic, on-and-off again relationship, dating is a wild adventure that can be hard to navigate. Have you ever had someone keep your things after breaking up? Or has taking...

Jun 03, 20251 hr 6 min

170: Father Knows: Fair Expectations?

Welcome back to Father Knows Something! Real People. Real Stories. Real Dad advice with a dash of ADHD, and maybe a couple of millennials chiming in from time to time to add their takes. This weeks episode has dad and Justin responding to stories where the writer is questioning how to set fair expectations and holding themselves/others accountable. How do you deal with a roommate that just completely starts disrespecting you.. and is it fair to have that expectation of basic manners? How do you ...

May 27, 20251 hr 3 minEp. 170

169: Father Knows: The Parents...

Welcome back to Father Knows Something! Real People. Real Stories. Real Dad advice with a dash of ADHD, and maybe a couple of millennials chiming in from time to time to add their takes. This weeks episode has dad and Justin discussing stories involving the significant other's parents. Issues are commonly brought up regarding the in-laws but what about your boyfriend/girlfriends parents? From things like favoritism of specific grandkids to working in the family business, thee relationships can g...

May 21, 20251 hr 12 min

168: Father Knows: On The Right Track?

Welcome back to Father Knows Something! Real People. Real Stories. Real Dad advice with a dash of ADHD, and maybe a couple of millennials chiming in from time to time to add their takes. This weeks episode has dad and Morgan responding to stories where the writer seems to be on the right track! Sometimes it can be hard to tell if you're doing the right thing or moving forward on the right path when you're in it. So whether our writers need a little reassurance to leave a bad relationship or mayb...

May 14, 20251 hr 12 minEp. 168

167: Father Knows: Where's the Bar?!

Welcome back to Father Knows Something! Real People. Real Stories. Real Dad advice with a dash of ADHD, and maybe a couple of millennials chiming in from time to time to add their takes. This weeks episode has dad, Justin, and Morgan trying to figure out where the bar is.. As in is the bar high, is it low, or is it just right? It may feel like goldilocks and the 3 bears but we all have to have be happy with the standards we set. Whether it's trying to sort new living arrangements with a partner ...

May 06, 20251 hr 16 minEp. 167

166: Father Knows: Wedding Season..

Welcome back to Father Knows Something! Real People. Real Stories. Real Dad advice with a dash of ADHD, and maybe a couple of millennials chiming in from time to time to add their takes. This weeks episode has dad, Justin, and Morgan looking at write-ins that revolve around weddings. It's that season and with Morgan and Justin getting married this fall it feels we really jump into this theme a lot this year. From getting engaged to getting anxious cold feet a month before the wedding, this episo...

Apr 29, 20251 hr 3 minEp. 166

165: Father Knows: Don't Overthink It..

Welcome back to Father Knows Something! Real People. Real Stories. Real Dad advice with a dash of ADHD, and maybe a couple of millennials chiming in from time to time to add their takes. This weeks episode has dad, Justin, and Morgan talking through write-ins that have a bit of overthinking going on. We all can get in our heads sometimes, but we need to trust our guts and move forward in a way that makes us feel the best and most fulfilled. For example, you have to move forward and not overthink...

Apr 22, 20251 hr 7 minEp. 165

164: Father Knows: Insecurity

Welcome back to Father Knows Something! Real People. Real Stories. Real Dad advice with a dash of ADHD, and maybe a couple of millennials chiming in from time to time to add their takes. This weeks episode has dad and Justin responding to write-ins that touch on insecurity. We all have things that we get in our heads about.. and insecurities can eat at you if you don't address them. Like what do you do after a partner says they will pick their family over you? Or how do you share happy news when...

Apr 15, 20251 hr 5 minEp. 164

163: Father Knows: Don't Pass Go!

Welcome back to Father Knows Something! Real People. Real Stories. Real Dad advice with a dash of ADHD, and maybe a couple of millennials chiming in from time to time to add their takes. This week's episode has Dad, Morgan, and LAUREN (!!) responding to stories where you may need to just do it! Don't pass go, don't overthink it, don't sell yourself short, or address it ASAP before proceeding. Whether it's navigating how to move forward when your partner has tricky family dynamics or being upset ...

Apr 08, 20251 hr 15 minEp. 163

162: Father Knows: Don't Pop The Clutch!

Welcome back to Father Knows Something! Real People. Real Stories. Real Dad advice with a dash of ADHD, and maybe a couple of millennials chiming in from time to time to add their takes. This week's episode has Dad and Justin responding to stories where you may need to slow down a little bit and NOT pop the clutch. Put the car in 1st gear, release the clutch slowly, give it a a little gas ya know? In other words, sometimes we need take difficult problems one step at a time, evaluate all angles c...

Mar 25, 20251 hr 7 minEp. 162

161: Father Knows: Standing Up..

Welcome back to Father Knows Something! Real People. Real Stories. Real Dad advice with a dash of ADHD, and maybe a couple of millennials chiming in from time to time to add their takes. This week's episode had Dad and Morgan responding to stories where the listener may need to start standing up for themselves or what they really want. Whether it's moving in with a partner who doesn't like your cat or trying to tell your parent about your poly relationship.. sometimes you just need to do what's ...

Mar 18, 20251 hr 7 minEp. 161

160: Father Knows: Failing Upwards..

Welcome back to Father Knows Something! Real People. Real Stories. Real Dad advice with a dash of ADHD, and maybe a couple of millennials chiming in from time to time to add their takes. This week's episode features write-ins from listeners who sparked the idea, "Is failing sometimes good.. is it necessary in some cases?" Whether it's trying to leave a relationship that isn't healthy or maybe just getting your partner to let you sleep better.. we question whether letting it fail is the best solu...

Mar 11, 20251 hr 12 minEp. 160

159: Father Knows: Thank You.. NEXT!

Welcome back to Father Knows Something! Real People. Real Stories. Real Dad advice with a dash of ADHD, and maybe a couple of millennials chiming in from time to time to add their takes. This week's episode features write-ins from listeners who are questioning a serious reset or moving on from their current relationship.. Or in the words of dad, "Thank you.. NEXT!" We have someone who doesn't seem to align with their partner on anything anymore and feels like their mom, another who continues to ...

Feb 25, 20251 hr 3 minEp. 159

158: Father Knows: Critical Points..

Welcome back to Father Knows Something! Real People. Real Stories. Real Dad advice with a dash of ADHD, and maybe a couple of millennials chiming in from time to time to add their takes. This week's episode has Jerry, Morgan, and Justin answering write-ins that are coming from people at critical points. A point where it could make or break the issue at hand. Like how do you have a wedding that's true to who you are while also appeasing family? Or what do you do when your partner berates your coo...

Feb 18, 20251 hr 14 minEp. 158

157: Father Knows: Ripping Off the Bandage..

Welcome back to Father Knows Something! Real People. Real Stories. Real Dad advice with a dash of ADHD, and maybe a couple of millennials chiming in from time to time to add their takes. This week's episode has Jerry and Justin answering write-ins from people facing dilemmas that require immediate action. Do you have the tough conversation with someone you're not really interested in? Yes.. so rip off the band-aid. Do you enjoy your pregnancy and announce it despite having a toxic parent? Maybe....

Feb 11, 202556 minEp. 157

156: Father Knows: Family or Foe?

Welcome back to Father Knows Something! Real People. Real Stories. Real Dad advice with a dash of ADHD, and maybe a couple of millennials chiming in from time to time to add their takes. This week's episode has Jerry and Justin reading stories that all beg the question: family or foe? Is it odd for a MIL to refuse to be called mom? Or what do you do when your parents get two puppies and expect you to train them? Do you ignore it because they're family or lay down some boundaries.. Can't wait to ...

Feb 04, 202559 minEp. 156

155: Father Knows: Crossroads..

Welcome back to Father Knows Something! Real People. Real Stories. Real Dad advice with a dash of ADHD, and maybe a couple of millennials chiming in from time to time to add their takes. This week's episode has dad and Morgan talking about crossroads. Have you ever been faced with a point in your life where something just needs to change? Whether it's figuring out how to be your truest self, or leaving a partner due to lying.. at one point or another we have to make a tough choice about what pat...

Jan 28, 20251 hr 18 minEp. 155

154: Father Knows: Re(Building) Trust..

Welcome back to Father Knows Something! Real People. Real Stories. Real Dad advice with a dash of ADHD, and maybe a couple of millennials chiming in from time to time to add their takes. This week's episode has dad and Morgan talking about trust. Can you rebuild trust once it's been broken? What if you can't trust someone even if they haven't done anything wrong? How do you trust you'll stay connected with loved ones even in tough times? Trust is a tough concept.. and we shall need all your comm...

Jan 21, 20251 hr 1 minEp. 154

153: Father Knows: Girl Code

Welcome back to Father Knows Something! Real People. Real Stories. Real Dad advice with a dash of ADHD, and maybe a couple of millennials chiming in from time to time to add their takes. Welcome to 2025! This week's episode has Jerry, Morgan, & Justin trying to figure out if girl code is a thing or not! Is there a universal code that you shouldn't date your friends ex partners? Or is the code not a thing? We get into some listener write-ins related to the code, and dad is curious about A LOT...

Jan 15, 20251 hr 1 minEp. 153

152: Father Knows: Dating to Marry..

Welcome back to Father Knows Something! Real People. Real Stories. Real Dad advice with a dash of ADHD, and maybe a couple of millennials chiming in from time to time to add their takes. Welcome to 2025! This week's episode has Jerry and Justin responding to a variety of write-ins that have the undertone of dating and whether or not they are in it to marry. For example, what do you do when you're dating and the ring your partner wants to propose with isn't what you'd like? Or maybe you're dating...

Jan 08, 202559 minEp. 152

151: Father Knows: Goodbye Ick..

Welcome back to Father Knows Something! Real People. Real Stories. Real Dad advice with a dash of ADHD, and maybe a couple of millennials chiming in from time to time to add their takes. This week's episode has Jerry and Morgan saying goodbye to the year in this resolution turned goodbye ick episode! Do you want to move into the new year with a feeling of comfort/ease/happiness? How can you do that if you're debating how to not invite friends to your wedding or move home regardless of if your pa...

Dec 25, 202448 minEp. 151

150: Father Knows: Holiday Mayhem

Welcome back to Father Knows Something! Real People. Real Stories. Real Dad advice with a dash of ADHD, and maybe a couple of millennials chiming in from time to time to add their takes. This week's episode has Jerry, Justin, and Morgan talking about dilemmas related to the holidays. This time of year can bring out so much chaos in our lives, especially if we're trying to establish new traditions, set boundaries, or just find people to really connect with. For example, how do you transition from...

Dec 19, 20241 hr 6 minEp. 150

149: Father Knows: In-Laws.. Pt. 2

Welcome back to Father Knows Something! Real People. Real Stories. Real Dad advice with a dash of ADHD, and maybe a couple of millennials chiming in from time to time to add their takes. This week's episode has Jerry, Justin, Morgan getting back into in-law problems! Whether it's your FIL, SIL, BIL or maybe even GPIL.. joining a new family can be challenging. So what would you do if your SIL stole your baby name? Or you wanted to move in with Grandpa-in-law and don't know how to move the convers...

Dec 11, 20241 hr 7 minEp. 149

148: Father Knows.. Romance

Welcome back to Father Knows Something! Real People. Real Stories. Real Dad advice with a dash of ADHD, and maybe a couple of millennials chiming in from time to time to add their takes. This week's episode has Jerry, Justin, and Matt and Amy from Midwest Married chatting about romance! Now romance, or the excitement associated with love can come at many phases.. from the planning your wedding phase, to the honeymoon, and even the post kid phase. It's important to keep it alive, but what do you ...

Dec 04, 202457 minEp. 148

147: Father Knows: Cuffing Season..

Welcome back to Father Knows Something! Real People. Real Stories. Real Dad advice with a dash of ADHD, and maybe a couple of millennials chiming in from time to time to add their takes. This week's episode has Jerry and Justin talking about a variety of issues related to cuffing season. What's cuffing season you ask? Well.. it's the time of year where people start looking for a partner to hunker down during the cold months with.. and boy can issues arise. Can't wait to have you chime in and hel...

Nov 26, 20241 hr 3 minEp. 147

146: Father Knows: Red Flags..

Welcome back to Father Knows Something! Real People. Real Stories. Real Dad advice with a dash of ADHD, and maybe a couple of millennials chiming in from time to time to add their takes. This week's episode has Jerry, Justin and Morgan helping listeners navigate some red flags they're facing. How do you determine if a flag is red enough to walk away? Or are some flags a little pink and can get back to green? Well we go through it this episode, and have some tough write-ins that are going to need...

Nov 19, 202457 minEp. 146

145: Father Knows: Roommates..

Welcome back to Father Knows Something! Real People. Real Stories. Real Dad advice with a dash of ADHD, and maybe a couple of millennials chiming in from time to time to add their takes. This week's episode has Jerry, Justin and Morgan responding to write-ins about roommates. You gotta live with em' but boy do they make it challenging at times! From someone who is dealing with poor communication and passive aggressive responses to another writer who is getting outright told to **** off... we tac...

Nov 12, 202455 minEp. 145

144: Father Knows: Strained Relationships

Welcome back to Father Knows Something! Real People. Real Stories. Real Dad advice with a dash of ADHD, and maybe a couple of millennials chiming in from time to time to add their takes. This week's episode has Jerry, Justin and Justin's friend, Mike, discussing a range of stories involving strained relationships. It can be hard navigating relationships with friends and family, and it's easy to feel strain when things aren't going well.. but how do you move past it? Especially given these circum...

Nov 05, 20241 hr 1 minEp. 144

143: Father Knows: Family Dilemmas

Welcome back to Father Knows Something! Real People. Real Stories. Real Dad advice with a dash of ADHD, and maybe a couple of millennials chiming in from time to time to add their takes. This week's episode has dad and Justin getting into some family dynamics that may require big talks or unique solutions. How do you navigate the holidays with parents that no longer get along? How do you deal with the feelings of a parent not being a good parent? We unpack so many important issues and will need ...

Oct 29, 202459 minEp. 143
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