Your Poor Dad

Hi Sisters, happy Monday!! New week, new hair over here!! Paige got EXTENSIONS! We have another chaotic episode for you. We discuss the Bears & our newest addition to the team, Jeffrey Simmons being an iconic girl dad. Jade shares she is going to Indiana to visit her college bestie. Are Big Ten tailgates more fun than SEC?? Come fight us in the comments.We then get into some pop culture drama. NYC influencers are having a mean girl moment that is taking us back to high school. Why would you not invite someone to your party, lie about it, but then post about it on social media? Not cool!! This gets us reflecting on our own mean girl situations and Baily reminds Jade of a time where she called a girl’s mom to tell her that her daughter was being rude. In pop culture, we get into Jen Affleck filing for divorce and the latest RHOSLC episode. “Hypocrisy and betrayal!!”Then we read your emails, and WOW. A former serial cheater who ended up marrying the guy she cheated on and a listener who found out she legally couldn’t finalize her divorce BECAUSE she was PREGNANT. We also get into sibling age gaps, high school theater class trauma, and why Paige is the ultimate middle child “bridge.”Comment on this episode on Spotify with your favorite moment AND your coffee order, and we’ll pick winners to get coffee money on Jade!Send us your stories (totally anonymous, no judgment). Email us at [email protected] or DM us on Instagram at instagram.com/yourpoordadpodAnd PLEASE send this episode to a friend. Word of mouth helps us so much!Timestamps:00:00 Our new hair!!!02:11 Texas election night and the Whataburger videos06:58 Paige’s Bears update and the orange shirt story10:21 Weekend updates!27:01 The influencer pregame drama35:08 Jen Affleck’s divorce and RHOSLC41:05 Sister email: the serial cheater who married him46:12 Sibling age gaps51:50 Sister email: pregnant and can’t finalize a divorce57:38 Comment to win coffee money!

Happy November sisters!!! New month, new us!! I feel like we’re back in the groove of OG Your Poor Dad, can you guys let us know how you’re feeling about the episodes? We highlyyyy value your feedback!We kick of the episode reminiscing on some classic 90s stories including Face from Nick Jr, Paige overdosing on Dimeatapp, and Baily’s milk addiction which always ended up in us having to go on a hunt for her nasty rotting sippy cups.Voting in Austin is tomorrow so PLEASE VOTE!!!!!!! We then talk about Miranda Lambert headlining the Cowboys halftime show which leads us into talking about Carrie Underwood’s face, do you remember that whole ordeal?Bailiy is finally on the mend after a brutal sick week, Jade gives Whistler by Ann Patchett the official Jade Brandt stamp of approval, and one random text from a friend sends us down a rabbit hole about our dads and vasectomies. Mom and Dad, please do not tell us.We debate decorating for Christmas before Thanksgiving tell us what we should do!!!! SPOILER WARNING: we finally break down You Can See Everything, the Elizabeth Holmes documentary. Did she know about the deal? What does the title really mean? And BILLY. If you haven't watched it yet, skip from 27:45 to 46:40.Then we get into the H3 cheating scandal, have you guys seen this?! It is all over our FYPs and it is rocking us. Finally, Paige tells us about her Rainey Street NYE date story. “You’re a little underdressed, dont you think?”Comment on this episode on Spotify and we'll pick three winners for another Truff giveaway!Send us your cheating stories (whether you've been cheated on or you were the cheater, totally anonymous and no judgment). Email us at [email protected] or DM us on Instagram at instagram.com/yourpoordadpodAnd PLEASE send this episode to a friend. Word of mouth helps us so much!Timestamps:00:00 Face from Nick Jr. and the elder millennial cutoff05:45 We all voted (you should too!)11:00 Miranda Lambert's Thanksgiving halftime show15:50 Jade's book rec: Whistler by Ann Patchett18:50 Did your dad get a vasectomy?21:10 Do you decorate if you're gone half of December? & Bring back Vlogmas!!27:45 SPOILERS START: You Can See Everything46:40 Spoilers over47:20 The H3 cheating drama explained59:40 The only child rage bait TikTok1:03:55 Paige's Rainey Street New Year's date1:09:50 Truff giveaway and send us your stories

Our sister is BACK!! Paige is back from Orlando and all is right in the world. This is such a classic OG YPD episode, so buckle up. We talk about our fat jeans no longer buttoning and how you can love your body but also want to lose weight! Is that bad? Jade also has baby fever after hanging out with her best friends from High school and she declares herself as no longer being TTC but being THAB (try have a baby). She also has a classic mom daughter fight while in their hometown.We also discuss the Elizabeth Holmes documentary (SPOILER FREE!!) and wow.. what a ride that was!!Then we answer sister questions! What to do when your boyfriend hasn’t said I love you after two years, who said it first in our relationships, and how to handle an 11 year age gap when he has a daughter. We also talk about Jade’s Meat Snack saga and how she got pressured to kiss a boy when she didnt want to and what ensued after.Comment on this episode on Spotify and we’ll pick three winners to get Truff!Send us your roommate stories (the juicier the better) and your dating stories, and we’ll read them on the episode! Email us at [email protected] or DM us on Instagram at instagram.com/yourpoordadpodTimestamps00:30 — Jade’s fat jeans crash out and our wrestler dad02:55 — Why is it so bad to want to lose weight?04:00 — Nordstrom Rack jeans and fake Prada06:50 — Paige is back: corporate headshots and the Orlando airport10:00 — High school friends’ kids and baby fever12:25 — TTC vs. THAB14:30 — A classic Sandy and Jade fight15:55 — Home alone with Owen out of town17:00 — Pumpkin Nights, haunted houses, and the fire show21:30 — The dads who wouldn’t stop talking23:40 — Kids at adult places25:30 — How we’ll parent differently26:40 — Our Austin Tex Mex hot take28:00 — The fight at Matt’s El Rancho31:10 — The Elizabeth Holmes documentary (spoiler free)37:00 — The full frontal no one asked for39:45 — He hasn’t said I love you after 2 years43:30 — Who said I love you first?46:55 — Dating with an 11 year age gap and a daughter49:20 — The Meat Snack saga54:00 — The seat upgrade red flag (and a plot twist)56:25 — Teaser: the Rainey Street New Year’s guy58:25 — Roommate stories and the Truff giveaway

WARNING: There’s a boy in our midst!! Mr. Roberts aka NICK aka Jade’s fiance makes his Your Poor Dad debut. Paige is at a work conference so we had to call in reinforcements.In this episode, we catch up about our weekends and the big UT vs Oklahoma game. Baily is a UT alum and Nick is a UT bandwagon fan so the upset was felt. We also talk about the viral video where the question is asked; is it rude to ask to stay with your friends? We also discuss what are the best cities to be single in.Then we discuss dating in your 30s. Jade and Nick go through their dating journey; meeting on Bumble, dating other people, Nick’s “honest lifestyle”, and when Jade said “it’s time to define the relationship” and almost had to walk away.We then answered sister questions! How we plan to balance parenthood with entrepreneurship, Nick’s dating non-negotiables, what makes a good first date, signs a man is actually ready to settle down, and what being a CEO has taught Nick about relationships. GIVEAWAY!! Comment on this episode and we will pick some winners to send Truff! Submit your stories and/or advice questions and we will read them on the episode! Email us at [email protected] or DM us on Instagram at instagram.com/yourpoordadpodTimestamps01:20 — Paige is in Orlando & the Four Seasons Orlando TikTok05:00 — Texas vs. OU, Bevo, and our A&M hot take09:30 — Is it rude to ask to stay with a friend?14:20 — The best cities to be single in17:15 — How Jade and Nick met23:15 — The birth of Mr. Roberts26:00 — The honest lifestyle29:30 — Defining the relationship34:00 — Joining the chaotic Brandt family36:40 — Balancing parenthood and entrepreneurship41:10 — Nick’s dating non-negotiables43:34 — Red Flag or Green Flag46:20 — What counts as a good first date?49:50 — Signs a man is ready to settle down54:15 — What being a CEO taught him about relationships57:10 — The Four Agreements1:02:37 — Truff giveaway!

Happy Monday Sisters! We start this episode on the heels of a good ol’ fashioned sister fight so you know it’s going to be a good episode. Baily updates us on her trip to Minnesota with her boyfriend and how she tried to get in the middle of a brother bickering, which we all know is never the move! Jade went to muddy ACL & Paige got us into a new show called Team Moms: Baseball. Have you guys watched this show? It’s our new obsession. Finally, we get into the main topic of the episode: BREAKUPS & DIVORCE. Jade shares the rise and fall of her marriage and how she navigated her ex-husband’s addiction. Then we answer a lot of your questions about divorce! Next week, we are talking all about dating, and Mr. Roberts will be joining as a guest while Paige is away! Submit your dating questions and advice requests for us to read on air! Email us at [email protected] or DM us on Instagram at instagram.com/yourpoordadpod Timestamps:00:00 – On-Air Sister Fights & Kardashian Family Dynamics02:59 – Baily's Minneapolis Trip & Brotherly Bickering07:38 – Jade’s ACL Recap & VIP Chainsmokers Drama11:03 – Reality TV Deep Dive: Team Mom: Baseball Breakdown22:05 – The Story of Jade’s Marriage & Divorce42:00 – Q&A: Recognizing Red Flags, Healing After Heartbreak & Escaping Situationships

Happy Monday Sisters! This week you’re the third Brandt sister because Baily is on a trip with Owen! In this episode, we talk about how Jade is being a turbo big sis lately and Paige is standing up for the little sis community by saying it’s actually pretty annoying. We talk about Jade’s 38th birthday party and how her family and friends showed up with her. It got us thinking about friendship dynamics and how relationships change in your 30s when so many people are in different stages of life. Of course we discuss the new songs from Taylor, our thoughts on Encore as a whole, our reaction to the Patient Zero music video and what we want to see from Taylor next. Jade shares her controversial birthing thoughts & we want to hear from you guys on what you think about them! Paige and Jade both have completely different ideas of what their birth plans will be. We also get into how old is too old to kiss your parents on the lips. We discuss a little true crime with the Lindsay Clancy trial updates and the Caleb Flynn trial. Have you guys seen this trial on TikTok? It is CRAZY!Finally, we discuss our excitement towards Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: OC! Are you guys excited for these girls?Next week we are going to talk about breakups and divorce. Submit your stories and/or advice questions and we will read them on the episode! Email us at [email protected] or DM us on Instagram at ⁠instagram.com/yourpoordadpod⁠  02:27 – Big Sister Energy & Friend Group Dynamics04:06 – Taylor Swift Discourse: Life of a Showgirl & "Patient Zero" Video15:34 – Birthday Recap & Nurturing Friendships in Your 30s20:00 – Hot Takes: Delivery Room Rules & Newborn Boundaries25:38 – How Old is "Too Old" to Kiss Your Child on the Lips?30:00 – Childhood Embarrassment & Kindergarten Stories33:45 – Chicago Bears Win Recap & Sports Girl Talk36:33 – True Crime Deep Dives: Lindsay Clancy & Caleb Flynn Trials47:18 – Reality TV Catch-Up: Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: OC Cast Breakdown

The Brandt sisters are back for their second week in a row! In this episode, the girls catch up on life, share their top remedies for corporate and life burnout, dive deep into pop culture theories, and give advice on dealing with a major friendship fallout.We told you we’d be back! In this episode, the sisters talk about dealing with burnout at work. Baily is a teacher and Paige works in corporate marketing and they both talk about what they’re doing in their personal lives to help their mental health. Make sure to comment your “hype up” songs!!Here is the self tan we talked about on the episode!!We also talk about the books that we have been loving lately and which ones help us with our mental health. Jade turns 38 and she reflects on the pressure we put on timelines. If you’re feeling any type of way about being “behind”, this is a great episode to listen to! We also talk about pop culture things we’ve been into this week including constant Taylor Swift easter egg hunt, Patrick Clancy’s 60 Minutes interview, RHOSLC and Taylor Frankie Paul leaving SLOMW. Finally we end on a sister story!! One of our sisters needed a little advice on how to deal with a friend who skipped her dad’s funeral but had wedding events coming up.Submit your stories and/or advice questions and we will read them on the episode! Email us at [email protected] or DM us on Instagram at ⁠instagram.com/yourpoordadpod⁠  Timestamps 01:42 — Our corporate burnout cures 05:30 — Why your partner’s friends matter08:32 — Book Recs18:18 — Jade is turning 38!!! & thoughts about “timelines”27:40 — Chin hairs and inside out leggings at the gym 31:33 — Taylor Swift Easter Egg theories39:23 — Patrick Clancy 60 Minutes Interview43:32 — Real Housewives of Salt Lake City50:18 — Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Drama57:05 — Sister Stories

It’s been a long time comin but WE ARE BACK! We missed talking to you guys so much, it feels so good to finally be back.00:38 - Why we left4:00 - Baily’s update11:50 - Jade’s engagement story & TTC updates21:40 - Secret Lives of Mormon Wives recap & News40:13 - Earle Girls Show thoughts51:13 - Alex Cooper is just as bad as a man?In this episode, we explain where we’ve been and what we’ve invested in to never leave you again. Dad’s home 4ever, girls! We also get in to our updates since we’ve been gone. Paige and Baily give updates on if they’re single, where they live, and the loss of Paige’s dog & former YPD co host, Roman. Jade gives the story of her engagement & updates on wedding plans and her TTC journey.Then, we get into all the good TV that has just come out! We talk about Secret Lives of Mormon wives. Taylor Frankie Paul has turned into a monster and is terrorizing everyone, making the show harder to watch. Mikayla leaves the show and takes a stand against TFP’s behavior. Jessi has the biggest crush on Chase who looks just like Tommy Pickles, if he was grown up. Next, we talk about Earle Girls! We discuss the most un-relatable thing about the 2 sisters: they’re HUGGING sisters. We also think that it was so amazing that Alix and Ashtin shared their testing for the BRCA gene and think they will help so many people.Finally, we get into the villain of the show: ALEX COOPER. We discuss our thoughts on Alex v. Alix and who we think is in the right. We’re SO HAPPY to be back! We miss all of your listener emails; telling us your stories or asking us for advice! Submit your stories and/or advice questions and we will read them on the episode! Email us at [email protected] or DM us on Instagram at ⁠instagram.com/yourpoordadpod⁠  

SISTERS! We missed you! We’re catching up on our summer break this epPaige got a boyfriendMcBee DynastyGulf Coast Stapleton’sKendra is in love with her psychiatrist Taylor Swift on New HeightsSubmit your stories and/or advice questions and we will read them on the episode! Email us at [email protected] or DM us on Instagram at ⁠instagram.com/yourpoordadpod⁠  

Hi Sisters! Happy Monday!Here’s what we discuss this episode:+ Baily is back and tells us where she’s been+ Paige has dinner at the firehouse! + Jade drops it low at Dirty Bills+ Our thoughts on the ICE raids in LA and the shmashorshion protections at hospitals being lifted + Summer House Reunion and Craig ruined Amanda and Kyle’s wedding?+ the Valley is so dark and Jax is triggering + Taylor and Travis cosplay as normies + Kylie Jenner lets us know her boob job specifics + Fletcher comes out as straight during pride month?If you want to write in with your story or asking for sister advice, we will read them on the episode! Email us at [email protected] or DM us on Instagram at ⁠instagram.com/yourpoordadpod⁠