All episodes of The Next Cheneration

The Next Cheneration

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The Next Cheneration

Published 12/30/22

What I'm Able To Give

Michael reflects on 2022 and what he's learned about being a father this year.

Published 12/30/22

Things You Don't Want Diseases On

Michael and his family make a big move to be with the Chens in Seattle.

Published 09/19/22

I Call Them Microsleeps

David and Michael reflect on one year in Michael son's life.

Published 02/20/22

Interactivity-to-Work Ratio

David and Michael talk about how Michael's son has reached a great age, whether kids recognize themselves in screens and on mirrors, and also about the thoughtfulness of parents in raising children.

Published 12/14/21

I Need To Live Somewhere

David and Michael discuss what month 9 is like, what changes have happened in the child's life since last time, and reflect on the treacherous homebuying market right now.

Published 10/17/21

Low-Level Dread

A quick episode: David checks in with Michael about daycare, COVID, and what else Michael is worried about these days.

Published 09/01/21

Sleep Training

David and the family visit Michael! And Michael discusses what it's like to sleep train a baby.

Published 07/22/21

The Building Weight

After month 4, David and Michael discuss Michael's mental health. Plus: a visit from one of the in-laws.

Published 06/13/21

Reflux

David and Michael discuss Michael's son getting reflux and what it's like to go house-hunting in this market.

Published 05/09/21

It's Hard Being a Baby

David and Michael talk about why it's hard to be a baby, and some recent tragic events that have shaped their ways of thinking.

Published 04/11/21

The Crying Curve

David and Michael discuss the infant crying curve. Then, Michael reflects on when he'll feel safe having family visitors.

Published 03/28/21

One Month In

Mike and David discuss what his routine is like one month in, dealing with advice from parents, and the decision to let vaccinated people visit.

Published 03/06/21

The Snoo

David and Michael talk about the first two weeks of the baby's life, and whether or not to acquire a device called The Snoo.

Published 02/21/21

The Pass Not Taken (with Justin Kaufman)

David talks with his friend Justin Kaufman about his drive home today.

Published 02/17/21

The Birth (Part 2)

Michael recounts the aftermath of the birth, how his priorities are changing in light of his son's birth, how he and JC chose his son's name, their social strategy for the birth announcement, and what Michael is learning about newborns. Plus, Michael and David muse on the division of labor in households.

Published 02/15/21

The Birth (Part 1)

Michael and JC's child was born! Hooray! But the path there was not a smooth one. In this episode, Michael describes the challenging and at-times harrowing path this birth took.

Published 02/13/21

Induction Day

JC is getting induced today! David and Michael discuss this momentous occasion and Mike and JC's social media strategy for their child.

Published 02/04/21

What 2020 Was Like

Michael and David discuss their reflections on the past year and what it was like when Michael realized he and his wife were pregnant during a time of great tumult.

Published 01/28/21

The Plan

David talks with Michael about the plan for delivery day, meditation apps, and hospital protocol in the time of COVID.

Published 01/24/21

So You're Having a Baby

In the very first episode of The Next Cheneration, David and Michael discuss Michael's hopes, dreams, and fears as he embarks on one of life's biggest journeys: having a child.

Published 01/18/21