About this podcast
Searching for that parenthood balance so when our kids are old they look back and say, "yeah, my dad (or mom) was awesome," however we get there. And while we love our kids unconditionally, that doesn't mean we're wimpy pushover dads who have lost every shred of dignity and respect in the home. Let's find that balance together. We are Max Valverde and Matt Naylor. We are MILKLESS.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 118 episodes
- #118 | Max's Oldest Turns 10! · 36 min · Season 4 Episode 118Max and Matt break down one of parenting’s hardest skills, keeping your cool when everything’s falling apart. They talk about why kids always seem to test your patience at the…
- #117 | When Mom and Dad Do it Differently · 40 min · Season 4 Episode 117Max and Matt dive into the messy middle ground of parenting as a team, when to be a united front, and when it’s okay (even good) to be different. Sparked by a spicy Instagram…
- #116 | Youth Sports in America pt 2 · 42 min · Season 4 Episode 116Max and Matt dive deeper into the chaos of youth sports this time focusing on the scoreboards, standings, and the paradox of winning. They break down why so many leagues avoid…
- #115 | Youth Sports in America pt 1 · 39 min · Season 4 Episode 115Max and Matt tackle the wild world of youth sports in America, where rec leagues are disappearing, travel teams dominate, and parents feel trapped in an expensive cycle of…
- #114 | How to make fun of your kids (without hurting them) · 40 min · Season 4 Episode 114Max and Matt get into the delicate art of making fun of your kids when it builds connection and when it crosses the line. They unpack why playful teasing, if done right, can…
- #113 | Overparenting Is Doing More Damage Than You Think Pt. 2 · 24 min · Season 4 Episode 113Max and Matt unpack the chaos of raising independent kids in a hyper-scheduled world. As their children grow up, they explore what it looks like to let go of bike rides without…
- # 112 | Overparenting Is Doing More Damage Than You Think Pt. 1 · 25 min · Season 4 Episode 112Max and Matt dive into the surprising science behind overprotective parenting and how it might literally shorten your child’s lifespan. They explore a British longitudinal study…
- #111 | Making Violet Archer & Rethinking Kids' TV with Caitlin Murray of Big Time Adulting · 42 min · Season 4 Episode 111We sat down with Caitlin Murray of @BigTimeAdulting to talk about why we made Violet Archer — a mystery story for kids that actually slows down, leans on story, and treats young…
- #110 | The pursuit of... contentment? With Amanda Brinkman · 46 min · Season 4 Episode 110Max and Matt get together with Amanda Brinkman and get real about what happens when you lose your temper as a parent. They unpack the moments where things boil over the yelling…
- #109 | How Do You Handle When Your Partner Messes Up? (and Vice Versa) · 33 min · Season 4 Episode 109Max and Matt tackle one of the trickiest parts of parenting: what to do when your partner doesn’t quite nail a moment with the kids—and vice versa. From bedtime blowups to…
- #108 | Hot Takes: Sh*t We Always Say to Our Kids... And Why · 34 min · Season 4 Episode 108Max and Matt dive into the hilarious and humbling world of parenting quirks, especially the ones we're not proud of. From sarcastic “what's” to psychological warfare masked as…
- #107 | Stop Trying to Raise "Successful" Kids · 31 min · Season 4 Episode 107Max and Matt dig into a conversation sparked by an article Matt’s dad (aka Skip) sent their way: “Stop Trying to Raise Successful Kids.” What unfolds is a vulnerable, hilarious…
- #106 | Perimenopause (Not to Be Confused with Periwinkle) with Amanda Brinkman · 47 min · Season 4 Episode 106Max and Matt sit down with their longtime friend Amanda Brinkman for an honest, hilarious, and eye-opening conversation about perimenopause—what it is, why it matters, and why so…
- #105 | F*ck Your Feelings… Obviously JK! (No but really…. JK again!) · 37 min · Season 4 Episode 105Max and Matt get deep into what our emotions really are—and what we can do about them. They explore the mind-blowing science of how emotions aren't just reactions but…
- #104 | Dad's on Autopilot · 28 min · Season 4 Episode 104Max and Matt get honest about parenting on autopilot—when you're technically doing everything right but feel totally disconnected from your kids. They unpack the invisible…
- #103 | What's the Point of School? w/ Bettina Shultz-Jobe - Pt.2 · 41 min · Season 4 Episode 103Max and Matt are back with Bettina Schultz-Jobe to dive deeper into the messy, emotional world of education choices. They unpack the tension between protecting kids and preparing…
- #102 | What's the Point of School? w/ Bettina Shultz-Jobe - Pt.1 · 49 min · Season 4 Episode 102Max and Matt sit down with guest Bettina Schultz-Jobe to explore one of the hottest parenting questions out there: What should school actually look like? They dive into…
- #101 | Can Something Scary End Up Being Good for Your Kid? · 30 min · Season 4 Episode 101Max and Matt get raw and real about every parent's worst nightmare — when playtime goes sideways and lands you in urgent care. Matt recounts the heart-wrenching experience of…
- #100 |Are We Getting Dummer as a Species? · 43 min · Season 4 Episode 100Max and Matt dive headfirst into the mental mush that is modern life and ask the big question: are we all getting dumber… or does it just feel that way? They unpack the "reverse…
- #99 | How Parenting Changes You (Other Than Vaporizing Your Free Time) · 42 min · Season 4 Episode 99Max and Matt open up about the weird limbo of life after college — when you’ve checked all the boxes but still feel totally unmoored. They talk about that creeping feeling of “Is…
