I Just Got My Kid To Sleep

In this 17th episode Michael dives into his 7 day Las Vegas sabbatical from parenthood, he illuminates his home state's passion for illegal fireworks, and rants about Instagram parenting videos that are supposed to make you miss your kids.

Michael talks about traveling for work as a parent of a 5-year-old, he expounds on good child eating habits, and shares the story of The Sleepy Fireman.

In this episode Michael talks about the indoor playground phenomenon, analyzes a scary Blue Bloods TV show child kidnapping, and explains why parents are usually totally fine with longer commutes.

In this episode Michael talks about getting his first big break on The Tonight Show, he ruminates on the potential possibilities we all have for immediate success right after listening to this podcast, and he illuminates the struggles of there always being things kids want their parents to buy them everywhere even the movie theater.

In this thirteenth episode, Michael delves into whether it's possible to get a 5-year-old to do chores without offering rewards, he recounts his own childhood challenges in learning to ride a bike, and closes on how amazing it feels to go to the doctor for a checkup kid-free.

Michael reflects on his son's preschool graduation, analyzes playing games with kids and whether to let them win or not, and examines the importance of boredom to a parent-child relationship.

Michael gets his kid to sleep and then expounds on the history of DVD's, VHS, and streaming services and their relationship to the viewers' overall entertainment needs. He also reflects on college friendships and watching violent movies with his mom. Oh, and he finally gets back to that sledding story from the last episode.

In this momentous 10th episode, Michael explores his earliest memories, contemplates dealing with the abundance of toddler artwork, and recounts a recent trip to Trader Joe's that taught him a valuable lesson.

In episode 9 Michael delves into the psychology of a parent heckling their child at their preschool singing performance, goes into his own stand-up beginnings, and shares his joy in watching his son discovering the multiple uses of a slushy utensil.

Michael talks about playing sports with his son Jackson, his son's overall sprint speed, and possible 2040 NFL draft status. And he talks about watching Steve's returns to Blue's Clues.