Not Your Fathers Podcast
31 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 6 years ago - ★★★★★ - 64 ratingsA roundtable discussion of general topics without becoming selfabsorbed or putting you to sleep.
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Blue Apron, UberEats, Kyle, Bitmojis and Texting Pt. 2 (Ep. 31)
May 07, 2018 07:23 - 34 minutes - 79.1 MBWhat is the best food delivery service? Are Bitmojis overrated? What . do you dislike about texting? On this episode we discuss these questions and so much more. Our friend Kyle joins again and we are graced by the presence of Troubled TVT. Also, have you started using our Amazon link? Help support the podcast by using our amazon link to do all your online shopping as we get commission from your purchases. Amazon: http://amzn.to/2r9A0Fi Let us know what you think of our new segment, ...
Kyle, Texting, and Knowing Yourself Part 1
April 24, 2018 08:13 - 22 minutes - 50.7 MBAre you fluent in texting? Texting has become a staple in communication and everyone has a different take on what is proper texting etiquette. How do you feel about it? Also we had special guest Kyle weigh in on how he makes sure that he constantly knows himself before he replies to any tweet. Look out for part 2 in two weeks :). TTYL Let us know what you think of our new segment, HOTorNAW. Also this episode is sponsored by our friends at Ecosia who is the search engine that uses pro...
The New Man
April 09, 2018 09:00 - 34 minutes - 78.7 MBThe new man. Why is it that men feel embarrased to talk about taking care of themselves? Whether it is skin, hair, sense of smell, or nail care, men are afraid to admit that they care about the aspects of hygiene and go to great lengths to take care of themselves. On this episode we delve into how your smell will stay with people forever, if manicures and pedicures should be on the list, and the weirdness that is the "just for men" craze in the cosmetics industry. Let us know what you...
What Kind of Traffic Person Are You?
March 26, 2018 08:30 - 23 minutes - 54.2 MBTraffic. The bane of everyone's existence. We have all been in traffic, driven around, under, over, by, or through it. We all have different ways of dealing with it but all can agree that it is hated. So why do we still have traffic? On this episode of NYFP, we discuss how you can cope with traffic, what usually causes traffic, and ways you can deal with commuter fatigue. We also integrate the homie Brown Rodney into the show, and find out why he thinks its ok to use your laptop while drivin...
Ethnic Hair
February 26, 2018 21:09 - 30 minutes - 70.1 MBIs it okay to touch people's hair unsolicited? What are protective hairstyles? Do 360 waves look unnatural? And are can some hairstyles be appropriated? We get deep into the roots of the topic. *wink wink* Also this episode is sponsored by our friends at Ecosia who is the search engine that uses profits to plants trees where they are needed most. In order to support Ecosia and their cause, go to https://ecosia.co/notyourfathers and use it as your search engine.
Classics/Cartoons/Cell Phones
January 29, 2018 10:00 - 26 minutes - 61.1 MBCartoon Network or Disney Channel? Razr or Sidekick? Johnny vs every other intern? These are just some of the topics we discuss on this episode as we dive into some of the cultural nuances that we all weirdly relate to but fiercely debate. Also, what are your thoughts on workout couples?
Don't Get Me Started
December 26, 2017 15:29 - 9 minutes - 21.4 MBJust in case you wanted some more :).
How do you know when something is overhyped?
December 26, 2017 14:44 - 18 minutes - 42.3 MBWhen is something overhyped? On this episode we discuss when something becomes overhyped, the subjectivity of the word hype, and how social media can affect our view of what's being put on the map. Kraken explains kneeing in hopscotch, Zeke admits Bodak Yellow is his anthem, and El Presidente still doesn't know how he feels about Brent Faiyaz. Visit http://podcastland.com/podcasts/221014/not-your-fathers-podcast and vote for us to be featured as Podcast of the Month! We are part of a c...
Taku, Sony, and Convenience Fees
November 27, 2017 08:30 - 39 minutes - 89.8 MBThanks so much to our homie TakuBeats for coming on and giving us some insight into his creative inspirations and numerous endeavors. We talk about how he started getting into music, his photography, his last album, why Sony pays him in Korean food, if he was cloned by the government, and what his guilty pleasures are musically, Then we get into our favorite segment Don't Get Me Started and rant about how convenience fees are far from convenient, whether or not boneless wings are a thing, an...
Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, Lebron James, and NBA legacy
October 16, 2017 09:00 - 20 minutes - 46.7 MBNBA season opens tonight so we decided to release an episode we recorded when the Kyrie Irving trade first broke. We discuss whether its a sucker move for an NBA player to decide to join forces with other NBA players to make super teams. Is it better for a player to be the best player on a team but never win a championship, or to take a lesser role to be on a championship caliber team? Let us know what you think in the reviews! As always give us feedback on the episode and let us know wha...
Maldives
September 26, 2017 03:30 - 27 minutes - 63 MBCheapest way to travel to the Maldives? We got you. We interview our friend Tariq Tayara, from Quit.Pack.Go., and discuss how to get the best experience traveling the Maldives without breaking the bank. Tariq dives into why there's no alcohol allowed on the public islands, where you can swim with the sharks, and what the one thing is you need for your trip to the Maldives. Then we get into our favorite segment Don't Get Me Started and discuss pronunciations of gif and data, whether In-N-Out ...
Minimalism - Wakened Apparel, Life Simplified
September 13, 2017 06:37 - 47 minutes - 109 MBMinimalism - What exactly is minimalism? Why has minimalism become a prevailing trend? In the world that we live in today, commercialism, consumerism, and capitalism are the driving forces within most of the world's economies. The world of fashion has adversely affected by this wave of materialism and has led to the growing culture of fast fashion. The prototypical fashion seasons of spring, summer, fall, and winter or warm vs cold, has been replaced by a fashion cycle that changes its desig...
Parties- What Do You Need For A Good Party?
August 29, 2017 09:58 - 38 minutes - 88.4 MBParty Planning - What do you need for a good party? We discuss what elements you need for a good party, partygoer stereotypes, candlelight parties, and why Wakened Apparel blankets will change your life. We had our friends David and Cassidy from the aforementioned Wakened Apparel join us to discuss if you should ever confiscate the aux, why we do not want to see your guitar, and whether or not cake is acceptable at a party. Weigh in and let us know what you think! DISCOUNT CODE FOR WAKENED...
Steph Curry, Kehlani, Lebron James, and People Are Doing Too Much When...
August 04, 2017 15:41 - 31 minutes - 71.9 MBOn this episode of NYFP, we talk about when people doing too much on social media, discuss who we want to narrate our life, and introduce our new segment entitled: Don't Get Me Started! We finally have started doing video! The link to watch the raw video file is below. Our next couple episodes are gonna feature some super special guests which we are super excited about. #WEGOTMERCH link is also below. Leave us a review and as always contact us with anything you want us to talk about on the p...
Group Texts - Love Them or Hate Them?
July 17, 2017 06:00 - 21 minutes - 50.1 MBWe have all been part of something that is now a staple of human society: the group chat. How do you feel about them? On this episode Zeke mentions how getting an Android will get you kicked out the group chat/friend group, our homie Jayce gets EXPOSED for his random memes, and we talk about how the NYFP group chat is never annoying. Our guest Melissa talks about her anxiety while sending out a group chat, El Presidente addresses how group chats seem to always degenerate, and we discuss what...
Travel- Should You Travel More?
July 14, 2017 07:44 - 22 minutes - 51.1 MBDoes traveling actually add to your life? On this episode we examine whether people in Arkansas are born with natural corn shucking skills, if Turks and Caicos is secretly Zeke's birthplace, and if FOMO from social media has caused the millennial generation to desire to travel more. The dropboard gets a mind of its own, our guest Melissa Vinci joins us and blesses us with her southern accent while reflecting on her visit to California, and how much sharing is too much sharing? Also, where's ...
Travel - The Dos and Don'ts of Traveling Overseas
June 28, 2017 05:36 - 46 minutes - 107 MBOn this episode we discuss how you can travel for cheap and look good doing it. We go through the best websites/apps to find cheap flight tickets, how to get the most out of your suitcase, what not to do when you go through security, and our opinions or whether a direct flight is worth the extra 400$. Then we dive into how to conduct yourself on the plane, what to expect when you land, and how to not look like a tourist (as much as possible). Zeke tells the story about why he dislikes layove...
What You Should Never Do at a Job Interview. Part 2
June 09, 2017 07:00 - 33 minutes - 76.2 MB"Yes, Sally please answer your phone right in the middle of an interview by your prospective employer. Yes, Johnny tell me why you hated you last boss and how your last employer was such a cheapskate." These are some the common mistakes that people make during job interviews. In part two of our episode about job interviews, we discuss what you should never say/do at a job interview and why we love group interviews. Kraken continues to try and persuade us of the legitmacy of MST, while Rayna ...
What We Hate About Job Interviews. Part 1
June 07, 2017 08:00 - 22 minutes - 50.5 MBWhy do you want this job? How much money would you like to get paid? Where do you see yourself in five years? These are some of the glorious questions that are asked during job interviews that just grind our gears, boils our britches, and tramples our turnips. On this episode we delve into what we dislike about job interviews. In part one we talk about the questions we dislike that an interviewee typically is asked during a job interview. Our friend Taty Castro from Redwood City again joins ...
MuchBites: Are You a Foodie? ft. Wesley from MuchBites
May 22, 2017 06:30 - 36 minutes - 84.2 MBHow do you decide where you want to go eat? On this episode we delve into the different ways people decide where they are going to eat and what are some of the more common motivating factors behind how people choose where they are going to eat. We interviewed Wesley, owner of the food blog MuchBites, which is a food blog that highlights all the best eats in Spain and is a great guide for tourists and locals who are looking to have an ideal eating experience. We talked about how he got into ...
Who Are You Closer To? Your Friends or Your Extended Family? and other shenanigans.
May 08, 2017 08:57 - 26 minutes - 61.1 MBOn this episode we tackle where our allegiances lie. Are you closer to your friends or your extended family? What is one form of media that you cannot live without? What quality do you most admire in a person? The Krakken hosts this one so we are pretty sure this will be one of our least liked episodes. Honestly dont even know why we are releasing this one. Well anyway we would suggest that you just downlaod and don't listen to this one. Also please leave us a review on iTunes or wherever ...
Street Smarts vs. Book Smarts: Which One is More Important?
April 24, 2017 07:00 - 29 minutes - 66.9 MBHow do you define street smarts and book smarts? Do you believe that Emotional Intelligence exists? On this episode we debate whether book smarts or street smarts are more important and which one we use more often then not. Let us know in the comments what you think!
Irrational Phobias
April 11, 2017 08:33 - 26 minutes - 61.2 MBYou ever have that one friend that freaks out at the weirdest things? On this week's episode we talk about the moments where we are that friend and what are some of our most irrational phobias. Then we discuss some of the science behind them and the top ten phobias in the world. We also delve into some of the lesser known phobias and debate the validity of them. We finally have an intro song entitled Say U Wont by Brasstracks so shoutout to them. As always leave a review or let us know what ...
What is a Sneakerhead?
March 28, 2017 07:16 - 45 minutes - 104 MBOn this episode we discuss with Kevin from Premium Sneakers in Berkeley, California about the sneaker culture and what it means to truly be a sneakerhead. What is behind the rise of NMDs and the wave of sneakers becoming more about fashion then function? We also discuss our favorite shoes and Rayna the G talks about her indifference towards sneakers in general.
Young and Broke- Where can I live?
March 14, 2017 13:57 - 38 minutes - 87.7 MBWe all know how it goes. You finally feel like your ready to move out and you wanna live somewhere dope. New York, Chicago, Bay Area, LA, Seattle. But then you see the rent prices and realize there's too many digits. Thus begins the dilemma. Where can I live that's affordable that isn't Hicktown USA? In this episode we interviewed Hanna Brooks Olsen, who wrote an article entitled 11 cities in the US for broke young people, and picked her brain on the trends on where young people are moving t...
Special edition- Awkward Single Age/Wedding details
February 06, 2017 11:55 - 24 minutes - 56.1 MBAnother Special Edition of NYFP and this one we delve into when being single becomes awkward. Everyone has that one auntie/uncle who is always getting set up or always part of the family gossip. At what age does that start? Then we delve into the details about where the line is drawn in marriage invites. Do you invite someone who didn't invite you? Will you have a maid of honor/best men?
Special Edition- Do You Know Your Slang or Nah
January 02, 2017 22:31 - 21 minutes - 48.9 MBThis is a special edition of NYFP where we piggy back off our slang episode and delve into the different types of English slang around the world. We continue the popular game show format and have Rayna the G vs Zeke to see whose more ignorant. Loser gets to ride back home with Mr. L.
The Power/Psychology Behind Names
December 05, 2016 08:24 - 31 minutes - 71.7 MBWow we actually are a legit podcast and got our first official guest. On episode 4 of NYFP we interview Jennifer Moss the CEO of babynames.com and discuss how names and their meanings can affect our everything from our job, where we go to school, marriage mate, and even our GPA. We put the Krakken back in the ocean for this episode as he will be back for the next one. And Zeke still isn't getting those checks in the mail.
Slang
November 01, 2016 01:36 - 52 minutes - 120 MBAND WE BACK! We know you guys missed us so we appreciate the patience. On this episode we discuss how use of slang can distort people's view of you, where certain slang words come from, and how slang can be unique to a region of the US. Also, Where's Alex?
First Impressions
June 30, 2016 18:13 - 28 minutes - 32.8 MBNOT YOUR FATHERS PODCAST EPISODE DOS. More foolishness and exposing of the weirdness that is human behavior.
Why we love/hate social media
June 07, 2016 14:53 - 43 minutes - 49.3 MBWelcome to the inaugural episode of Not Your Fathers Podcast! Even though only like two people are gonna listen, we hope that you enjoy our discussions as we endeavor to distinguish ourselves as the podcast for people who don't listen to podcasts. We realized that most podcasts that endeavor to talk about general topics tend to be self absorbed and very stuffy, so our targeted niche is to be funny, conversational, and ethnic. Our first episode is about our love/hate relationship with social m...