In this episode the hosts welcome special guest Eli to discuss his life as an adoptee, his relationship with his birth mother and NFN co-host Gennae. His struggles with mental health and recovery which lead to his drive to become a firefighter. Through candid conversation they cover identity, family dynamics, community service, and personal growth.

Listeners hear stories from growing up adopted, reconnecting with family, dealing with stigma, and finding purpose — plus casual banter about pop culture, K-pop Demon Slayer, and weekend antics.

The hosts return with a heartfelt episode launching an adoption series. Gennae shares her experience with open adoption after getting pregnant at 13, the difficult family decisions, and meeting the adoptive parents who became part of their extended family.

The conversation covers the emotional highs and lows of open adoption, how relationships evolved over the years with her son Eli, and the impact on everyone involved. Gennae offers honest advice for mothers considering adoption and thanks the adoptive family for their role.

Listeners get a compassionate, hopeful look at how adoption can work when love and communication guide the process, and a preview that upcoming episodes will feature Eli and a final joint discussion.

Dominic hosts a solo episode with personal updates about a family death, work, ADHD struggles, and longing for fall weather.

He reacts to Reddit AITA stories, talks vaping and flavor differences, and reads listener comments.

In the second half he presents a deep-dive on the unsolved 1922 Hinterkaifeck murders, and closes with podcast changes including a possible biweekly schedule and Patreon updates.