46 episodes

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. 

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    • Kids & Family
    • 5.0 • 54 Ratings

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. 

    #46 Links in a Chain | An Ode to William F Williams

    #46 Links in a Chain | An Ode to William F Williams

    Just a little somethin' between seasons 2 & 3 of the show. Matt tells a story about his daughter, and about the man who told him - long before Matt had kids - that being a father is "the best thing you'll ever do."

    • 18 min
    #45 This is 40

    #45 This is 40

    Holy sh*t, The Boys are turning forty. This one's literally coming out on Max's 40th birthday. Is it just a number, or an opportunity to look at life in a whole new way? Maybe both? Maybe neither? Maybe it's what you make of it. But all the research shows that having a positive perspective on getting older makes the back half of your life a whole lot better (not to mention healthier and longer). So, how do we get there, in spite of the aching joints and inevitable humbling that life deals out...

    • 33 min
    #44 Praise, Critique, and Confident Kids Who Aren’t Up Their Own Ass

    #44 Praise, Critique, and Confident Kids Who Aren’t Up Their Own Ass

    Our kids spend a LOT of time looking to us to figure out how they're doing. Does this work? Am I not supposed to do this? Do people like it when I try this thing? It's a little bit terrifying how much power we as parents have in shaping not only what our kids see as positive or negative behavior, but in how they see themselves and their identity. That means praise and critique are a pretty big part of parenting. But not all praise is actually helpful, and not all criticism is constructiv...

    • 40 min
    #43 On Health, Longevity, and Max Hiding Half a Bag of Cheez-Its in His Mouth

    #43 On Health, Longevity, and Max Hiding Half a Bag of Cheez-Its in His Mouth

    You heard it here first, y'all: eating healthy and exercising makes you live longer AND does wonders for your mental health. Oh, wait, literally everyone is already saying this? Well, then maybe we should talk about how the f*ck you get yourself to do it consistently - particularly with young kids. This is not something Max and Matt have mastered, which is exactly why it's not intolerable to listen to them talk about it... because aren't we all a little tired of six-packed...

    • 32 min
    #42 Ten Things We Hate and Ways to Make Them Suck Less (Part 2)

    #42 Ten Things We Hate and Ways to Make Them Suck Less (Part 2)

    If you haven't listened to Part 1, go back and start there at Episode #42. Look, not everything about being a parent is that awesome. We all know it. Let's just say it. Actually, let's make a list, and then hang out and holler about how mad we sometimes get about this stuff. Sounds great, actually. Carthadic. Let's do it. We might even figure out some things to try, see if we can't make it all go a little smoother. It's a Hot Takes, y'all. Ten things Matt and Max hate about parenting Part Deu...

    • 27 min
    #41 Ten Things We Hate and Ways to Make Them Suck Less (Part 1)

    #41 Ten Things We Hate and Ways to Make Them Suck Less (Part 1)

    Look, not everything about being a parent is that awesome. We all know it. Let's just say it. Actually, let's make a list, and then hang out and holler about how mad we sometimes get about this stuff. Sounds great, actually. Carthadic. Let's do it. We might even figure out some things to try, see if we can't make it all go a little smoother. It's a Hot Takes, y'all. Ten things Matt and Max hate about parenting.Support Milkless by buying the best kids book ever (seriously). Matt wrote it, Max ...

    • 26 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
54 Ratings

54 Ratings

CRNAdad ,

I want to hang out with these guys

This podcast is my new favorite thing. As a dad who tries hard to be a good parent, but also gets annoyed with his kids, and also likes to swear, this podcast feels like coming home. It’s so fun, and I wish we could hang out in person and share stories about fatherhood. Must listen!

J01523 ,

Favorite thing to listen to

The only podcast that makes me laugh out loud!

LarklarktheAardvark ,

Real. Funny. Full of heart.

Matt and Max make you feel like you're part of the conversation. They care about the work and the thought and intention necessary to be a parent. They're curious and open to being wrong. Getting to hear them share ideas, learnings, failures and successes with each other is something all parents (especially dad's) need more of these days. Keep 'em coming guys!

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