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Dec 2023
1h 7m

David Thomas: We're Just Lying to Our Ki...

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We wrap up 2023 by bringing The Mayor of Dadville (David Thomas) back to join the Five-Timer Club! And considering it's an election year, The Mayor is bringing the hot takes! The fellas dive into how to manage your kids' time during vacation, the never-ending battles over screen time, and finally when is it a good time to tell them about the Big Guy.  Become ... Show More
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