The Dad Bod’s are back! In this episode, Q, Eric, and Shane dive into the real challenges of today’s world—where working hard isn’t enough unless you’re also creating value, innovating, and preparing for the future.

From the rising struggles of housing affordability in Australia to the lessons businesses can learn from failures like Kodak and Blockbuster, the hosts explore how resilience, creativity, and adaptability are more critical than ever. They also share their personal journeys as dads, highlighting how they’re teaching their kids financial literacy, entrepreneurial thinking, tech skills, and grit in a rapidly changing, AI-driven world.

If you’re a parent, business owner, or someone who cares about building generational wealth and preparing for the future, this episode will give you both perspective and practical takeaways.

From lavish birthday celebrations to lounge-room play areas, today’s kids often have more than previous generations could dream of. But does giving them more risk taking away the hunger, grit, and resilience they’ll need later in life?

In this candid conversation, Shane, Q, and Eric unpack the challenges of raising children in an age of abundance—exploring how to balance opportunity with struggle, comfort with challenge, and support with independence. They share personal stories of kids’ early business ventures, the pitfalls of over-protection, and the realities of youth entrepreneurship in Australia, where interest is high but follow-through is rare.

If you’ve ever wondered how to raise grounded, resilient kids in a world that’s handing them everything, this episode offers insights, laughs, and plenty of food for thought

In this powerful and thought-provoking episode, Shane and Q dive deep into the tension between belonging and belief—from why people join protests without fully understanding the cause, to how peer pressure can shape (and sometimes distort) our values.

They also share personal stories—from 50-year wedding anniversaries to 25-year friendship dinners—that highlight the power of connection, tradition, and identity. But the heart of the episode? Parenting.

They unpack how to raise kids who can think for themselves, stay aligned with their values, and validate their own achievements—without needing approval from others.

If you're navigating a world full of noise, social pressure, and identity confusion—and want to raise strong, self-aware individuals—this episode will hit home.