In today’s Christmas episode, Travis surprises Robert—and the listeners—by inviting a Secret Santa guest onto the podcast. 🎅

Meet Johnny, a dad of four and a firefighter living in Australia. Together, we explore what it’s like celebrating Christmas when it’s cold and cozy versus sunny and hot, and how holiday traditions change when the seasons are flipped upside down.

Johnny shares his experience of fatherhood while balancing life as a firefighter, raising four kids, and celebrating the holidays far from the classic “winter Christmas” many of us grew up with. The conversation turns reflective as we talk about what we’re thankful for this season and what we’re most looking forward to when celebrating Christmas with our families.

And just when you think the episode is wrapping up… 🎁 A very special elf makes an appearance, so be sure to listen all the way to the end.

This episode is full of laughter, perspective, gratitude, and a reminder that no matter where you are in the world, the heart of Christmas stays the same.

Travis kicks off today’s episode with a hot take no one asked for: salads should include leaves. From there, things take a hard left when he asks the question of the day—

👉 “Do you have a throw-up bowl?” (Yes, Robert had to clarify what he heard.)

After some classic dad banter—testing spoiled food, catching up, and the realities of parenting—Travis shifts the conversation into a more reflective topic: what does “’Tis the season” actually mean now?

Growing up, “’Tis the season” meant joy, celebration, and anticipation. As parents, it often sounds more like: sick kids, exhaustion, and survival mode.

Travis and Robert unpack how that phrase has evolved over time, what it brings up emotionally, and whether it still represents joy—or simply another tough season to get through.

This episode blends humor, honesty, and reflection as two dads explore how language, seasons, and perspective shift once you’re responsible for more than just yourself.

🎄 What comes to mind when you hear “’Tis the season”? Joy… or chaos?

Today, Travis and Robert welcome a special guest—Jesse from Ten Mile Brewing—for the first episode of this series. Jesse takes us behind the scenes of how he went from brewing beer in his garage to running multiple locations across Southern California.

In this episode, Jesse shares:

🍺 How homebrewing became a passion 🏭 What it took to open a microbrewery from scratch 📈 The challenges of scaling from one location to many ⚙️ The realities of launching a business in the craft beer world 🤔 The questions Travis and Robert have always wanted to ask about beer

And the best part? We haven’t even touched the dad-life side of his journey yet—that’s coming in part two.

Whether you're a craft beer fan, a business-minded dad, or just love a good origin story, this episode is packed with insights, laughs, and behind-the-scenes brewing knowledge.

Looking for more ways to connect with Jesse and Ten Mile Brewing?

Check out these links:

https://www.tenmilebrewing.com/

https://www.instagram.com/tenmilebrewing/