This week the guys talk about grill and griddle cleaning tools. Gym finds Smarter Every Day YT channel where he trys to create a 100% US made grill brush. Gym might be getting a griddle replacement under warranty. Sad Dads thought: get a griddle, it's worth it and fun to use. Foo recommends Ritz crackers with PB&J. Gym recommends the Tortuna recipe from Thrasher Skateboard Magazine. Foo hits Parkers Hot Dogs. Can you oil fry on a griddle top? 4th of July has come and gone and along with it t...
Jul 10, 2025•1 hr 22 min•Season 7Ep. 36
This week Gym feels about about Your Mom jokes. Gym relates with a brother with the same age gap. Foo struggles with his time and decisions while prioritizing his time with family. Gym thinks we are our own enemies with regards to making time for ourselves. Do you have any phobias? Gym hates spiders while Foo struggles with the fear of failure. Gym goes blueberry picking. Foo gives Gym a bell. Our friend Ted has been through alot, most recently a house fire. Foo asks you buy fireworks from Woodc...
Jul 03, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Season 7Ep. 35
This week Gym finds a new thing in the studio parking lot. Foo explains that you can't test drive a Can Am here locally. Gym also finds a new mountain bike in Foo's garage. Foo talks about bike lighting. Gym converts his bike to tubeless tires and it's a learning curve. Tubeless tires get tested on a couple of trails. Plus more!
Jun 26, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Season 7Ep. 34
This week Foo talks about low blood pressure. Fixing a Honda Odyssee 02 sensor so it will SMOG. Gym crashes his bike on something silly while riding with Foo and Chandler. Gym takes the family to Hillenbrand Brewery. Foo and fam go Caspar Beach to a birthday party for Grandpa Ed's 95th birthday. The drive between Hwy 101 and Hwy 1 on Hwy 20 is a must. Gym attends the No Kings protest in Roseville. We are fearing the potential for war with Iran for no reason. Did the Army guys protest with their ...
Jun 19, 2025•1 hr 28 min•Season 7Ep. 33
This week there's talk about proper working space at home. Foo has some tangy dill pickle Doritos and Gym is nonplused. We rate Doritos. Foo found a recipe from TikTok he found worthwhile. Gym expresses an issue with his Loco Cooker Griddle. Gym realizes that he's seasoning his griddle wrong. Pink Starburst (panty dropper?) alcoholic beverage. Plus more!
Jun 12, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Season 7Ep. 32
This week Gym is impressed with Chandler getting the Quad running with a new carburetor. Foo weighs on the engine replacement options in the 89 Nissan Hardbody and his Nissan Z. Gym weighs in on a service called Bottomless.com (not a sponsor). Gym and his family go to Stinson Beach over the weekend. Gym is suprised to find that Rivian has their own charger network. Scout EVs look promising. Gym notices the Telo MT1 EV pickup. There's concern about the Slate truck selling well while only being a ...
Jun 05, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Season 7Ep. 31
Would you rather replace a battery if you can or just get a new thing? Gym replaces a solenoid and Foo cleans up his misters. Foo troubleshoots a starting issue with his motorcycle while Gym has trouble with a battery on a Honda Odyssee. Do you have any weird batteries you have a hard time finding? Gym finally gets his Oakley DT3 helmet in large. Piper graduates and keeps it low-key while turning 21 on the same day. Have you ever been iced? Foo mixes drinks. Gym explains how Rog is doing. Plus m...
May 29, 2025•1 hr 25 min•Season 7Ep. 30
This week Gym goes on his longest mountain bike ride yet on a local bike trail. Foo uses his Fat bike for Ingress play. Foo has all the bike tools. The problem with mountain biking is wanting to always buy new stuff. Gym has never really worn helmets, for anything. Foo cannot believe how expensive mountain bikes are now. Foo makes the point that the middle class is being priced out of so many things. Gym finds an issue with the mountian biking community as a whole. It doesn't matter what you do,...
May 22, 2025•1 hr 24 min•Season 7Ep. 29
This week Foo walks, easily, 5 miles. Foo swaps some lugnuts but it's not straighforward. Gym has a low sugar issue that makes him stop a bike ride. Gym's Father In Law goes into the hospital and it's scary. Foo's Grandpa In Law, Ed, is gonna turn 95, Happy Birthday, Ed! Have you visited the Redwoods? Sirius XM cancellation is fun. Plus more!
May 15, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Season 7Ep. 28
This week the guys kick off with an ASMR start. Gym is excited about the newly announced Slate truck being touted for under $20k with federal tax credits. Foo struggles to get his Dad setup with a CarPlay capable stereo in his Ford Fusion. Older folks need cars that are easier to get into and out of. Foo updates us on his last week in his new reality (HINT: he's been busy). Gym helps Chandler put together a 14x12 patio cover and still isn't finished while Foo put up car covers and struggles to b...
May 08, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Season 7Ep. 27
This week there's some breaking news that tells us that the Tesla board is looking to replace Elon Musk. Foo calls out Gym for buying himself a mountain bike. Foo has big news of his own as he dives into a new chapter. Plus more!
May 01, 2025•1 hr 37 min•Season 7Ep. 26
This week Foo tariffs his son's leftover pizza with the Dad Tax. Zander has an upheaval at the local movie theater. Do you have a weak stomach or a steel stomach? Shout out to the Taco Tree! The Dads find that they consume and share videos in much the same way. Foo finds a couple at a local nursery with a boxer. Gym has some frustration with his silly pool. American EVs are behind now. The hypocrisy in our current political climate. Plus more!
Apr 24, 2025•1 hr 39 min•Season 7Ep. 25
This week Foo tells us that farmers cannot fix their own tractors anymore. Piper wants to know how dad learned about car stuff. Gym goes to see AOC and Bernie in Folsom. We talk a bit about the current political environment. Gym worries about whether or not he's going off the deep end. Where do you get your news now? Foo struggles with a UHaul reservation. Foo relinquishes an unused Quad on Chandler. Gym melts a Lithium battery. Plus more!
Apr 17, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Season 7Ep. 24
This week Foo talks about his 401k matching scenario. Foo looks for positivity in the snowpack while Gym is reeling at how good his yard looks. Foo says we're in Deep Bandini. Remember books with flowers in them, Foo does. Foo is gonna save the world with his new garden implementation. Gym struggles with keeping his pool clean. Foo cleans the NID water ditch with his Dad. Gym tries to go to the Hands Off protest but doesn't make it due to a Caddy issue which ends up being a bad coil pack. Foo br...
Apr 10, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Season 7Ep. 23
This week Foo wants to clarify his wash car methods. Boars hair brushes? Affording things today is becoming problematic while tariffs are quickly becoming part of our lives. Car companies are about to struggle and many other iindustries, really. Gym has a theory on what Trump is up to and it comes down to the 1%. How will all the DOGE cuts affect some aspects of life and especially during emergency situations where FEMA would intervene. Foo contemplates his reirement and lack of a will. Foo got ...
Apr 03, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Season 7Ep. 22
This week the guys want to know what's in a car ceramic coating, best methods for a scratch free car wash and talking about our past car wash indiscretions. Gym gets recommended a place that can do wheel repair and powder coat while Foo gets referred for motorcycle fork repair. Foo's wife got a new ride. Melly goes to New Orleans for an Audiology conference and Foo loves the food aspect of that city. Gym goes to Mexico City and doesn't have a meal. We reminisce about long lost portable storage f...
Mar 27, 2025•1 hr 25 min•Season 7Ep. 21
This week the guys try and make some sense of the current political environment in America. Why Tesla is now hated regardless of the product. DOGE is gutting the governement to what end? Privatizing parts of the government is a bad way to go for a number of reasons. Why are we angering our long time allies? MAGA posts are hard to ignore and almost never based in any kind of fact. Watching the President actively going after his political rivals is unreal. The White House press secretary is awful....
Mar 20, 2025•1 hr 20 min•Season 7Ep. 20
This week Foo has leaves in his gutters and a pond that shreds fish. Battling the critters. Country dogs are different than suburban dogs. Foo deals with new time reporting. Gym has a coolant cap that destroyed itself and Melly's Subaru goes back into the shop. Foo goes to a protest with his daughter and Gym is proud. We go long on time to talk a little politics and voice our frustration. Plus more!
Mar 13, 2025•1 hr 33 min•Season 7Ep. 19
This week Foo finds out that timesheets are becoming the problem they deserve and efficiency has no place there. Foo realizes how important the dogs were to his mental health. Gym and his son see Helmet again and music and live music is a big part of their lives. Shopping for music back in the day was fun. Foo and Zander are going to see Ado. How's the new administration treating you? Plus more!
Mar 06, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Season 7Ep. 18
This week the guys start the conversation about banking in America and how it's gotten more computer automated and further from their original intentions. Gym thinks credit unions are where it's at but Foo dump one cuz he's slided. What browser do you use? Foo finds out how much he still owes on his Apple Watch. The guys find they are less apt to upgrade new sexy hardware as they used to be. Foo installs in ceiling speakers for his surround sound. Gym finds a strange issue with his Denon home th...
Feb 27, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Season 7Ep. 17
This week gym gets his face melted by some Louisiana Hot Chicken. Foo wants fries and they better be good. Gym goes out in the snow in a side by side and has a blast. Gym along with his wife and daughter attend the No Kings for Presidents Day protest at the state capitol. Venus gets a 5 day weekend but ends up sick. Plus more!
Feb 20, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Season 7Ep. 16
This week Foo grapples with Bob. Gym grapples with a drywall repair. Gym gets locked up when thinking about doing home renovations projects. The right tools make the difference but not having them is not a reason why you can't do something. Foo wants to build a garden out back, is there time? Gym finally installs his wife's dash cam after two years. Foo's Dad pops the big question about Temu. Gym has a Caddy update. Plus much more!
Feb 13, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Season 7Ep. 15
This week Gym updates us on the Caddy. Gym feels like he is constantly cleaning gutters. Do you clean the gutters on a rental or have the homeowner do it? Foo gets to the point with regards to his dad's health in a search for truth and honesty. Gym recommends a show called Baylen Out Loud, so check it out. The guys determine that sometimes its good to be outside your comfort zone. There are questions about the Apple Maps CarPlay Speed Check notifications. Call your representatives if you are unh...
Feb 06, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Season 7Ep. 14
This week Foo notices that the Cadillac is once again missing. Foo goes full farmer and helps his dad on the property. Electric shears for the win. Gym is looking for a bucket truck he can borrow. Lemorange pie, say no more. Overalls are making a comeback for Foo. Foo's pants are coming up short in the crotch. Gym moves a gun safe and repairs some drywall. Car stereos are disapointing nowadays. Plus more!
Jan 30, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Season 7Ep. 13
This week the guys go long. Gym buys a pressure washer kit and satisfyingly cleans a yard drain and a gutter. Gym goes shooting for the first time and enjoys it? Can you hunt or shoot living things? The new regime has taken over the US and it's... subpar, and we dive deep into all the changes happening. The politicising of the LA Fires. Plus more!
Jan 23, 2025•1 hr 29 min•Season 7Ep. 12
This week the guys start with some conversation about paying attention to financial news and mostly bungling our way through money conversation. Foo is noticing that there's good news regarding how his employer did this year which reflects on potential bonuses. Do you count on bonuses as part of your salary like Clark Griswold? Gym, once again, repairs a toilet. Are you on board for a bidet? How many finger touches does it take to get to the bottom of a toilet flush lever? Gym talks about The St...
Jan 16, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Season 7Ep. 11
This week the guys realize they never mentioned not recording for two weeks over the Christmas and New Years holidays. Gym has a toilet apocolypse right before Christmas. Gym gets a body pillow and Foo sleeps with an L. Gym installs 2TB into his PS5 and breaks something. The Foo fam is playing Balder's Gate 3. Gym has been playing Zelda: Echose of Wisdom. Zander has a birthday and Foo bounces. A small dive into shortbread, maybe? Plus more!
Jan 09, 2025•1 hr 21 min•Season 7Ep. 10
This week Foo toggles his Bluetooth. Foo polishes, not one, but two different rental cars. Enterprise tries to pin excessive tire wear on the Mustang on Foo. Foo full sends his repaired Focus RS. Foo takes his Focus RS into the snow with his new snow tires. First snowboarding session of the season for Foo. Gym sucks at riding switch. Gym and his daughter have been playing It Takes Two and highly recommends it. Gym recommends Red Dead Redemption 2. Foo's family plays Balder's Gate. Gym recommends...
Dec 19, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Season 7Ep. 9
Foo rents a Porsche Macan and it's probably not one you'd want to buy. Foo gets his Focus RS back. Modern factory audio systems are lacking. Wireless CarPlay is where it's at. Wirelss charging on cars is hit and miss useful. We reminisce a bit about some of the ridiclous car audio installs we had in the past. Gym professes his love for the late 80's early 90's VW GTI Cabriolet. Foo mentions the Ford Escort EXP, a mini mustang. Young Foo dating failure. Plus more!
Dec 12, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 7Ep. 8
Have you seen North Shore, the movie? Dave and Nat send us some moonshine (thank you!). Would you play pill roulette? What crime would you do that would prevent anyone else from ever doing in the future? We had Thanksgiving, we hope yours was awesome. Gym gets a rat in the attic, installs some gutter guards and installs Christmas lights. Foo worries that he's the only one that likes his smoked snacks. How hard do you go on turkey prep? Brine? Seasoning? Big display or smaller display for gaming?...
Dec 05, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 7Ep. 7
