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AF5 Podcast
Love, life and parenting thrice; a podcast w/ two parents who gave the world Deison, Drew and Donovan Afualo! Criss-cross applesauce, Fam! It's story/advice time!
Episodes
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PART 1: THE SECRET LIFE OF HATERS
Why do people hate on others for no reason? It's not always jealousy...sometimes it's insecurity, boredom, or just straight-up projection. In this episode, we…
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PART 2: THAT TIME TAIT POOPED HIS PANTS IN PUBLIC
You know those moments that happened years ago but your brain still likes to bring them up uninvited—usually at 2 a.m. when you’re trying to sleep? Yeah… we’ve…
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THAT TIME TAIT POOPED HIS PANTS IN PUBLIC!
Dodgeball, Rejection & Pooping in Public. You haven’t lived until you’ve been emotionally wounded by a 10-year-old boy in front of your entire class after…
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THE MIDDLE BROWNIE HAS ENTERED THE CHAT
We’re talking designated bed zones, brownie justice, and the emotional damage of someone watching your show without you. It’s all fun and games until someone…
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PUT GRANDMA ON THE COUCH; SHE WON'T MIND
Vacation, but make it dysfunctional! Today’s stories include: a grandma who unintentionally starts a turf war, a surprise third wheel to Bali, and one couple…
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I CAN'T. I'M LEFT-HANDED.
In this episode we unpack the mental gymnastics of (mostly) men who mysteriously lose all motor function when asked to literally anything. This episode is a…
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LET'S NORMALIZE RUNNING AWAY & HIDING FROM OUR KIDS!
Who the heck am I anymore? It hits you somewhere between your newborn son pooping on your face & hiding in your car to take a conference call: I don't know who…
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AF5’s GREATEST HITS : A ROUNDUP OF ALL OUR FUNNIES!
Life was really “life’n” for us this week & we almost skipped putting out an episode! But we love yall too much so we pivoted! We compiled a bunch of our…
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PART 2: IT'S GIVING WRONG ANSWER
We're BAAAACK with Part 2 of the viral TikTok couple's quiz! Tune in to see how Noelle did with the "bro" questions Tait had locked & loaded for her! You're…
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IT'S GIVING... WRONG ANSWER
Noelle: “What does the word snatched mean?” Tait: “Easy. That’s the lady parts down below.” Welcome to Part 1 of the TikTok viral couples quiz you’ve been…
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GIVE US AN OSCAR, WE'VE WRITTEN A BETTER SCREENPLAY!
In every movie, there’s at least one person making the dumbest possible choice. We wouldn’t be that person. We’d be the ones calling the shots & making better…
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NO BUT WHY WOULD YOU SAY THAT?
We asked, “What’s the most messed up thing you’ve overheard someone say when they thought no one was listening?” — and the submissions were… kookoo bananas!…
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THE HARDEST THINGS ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT!
Saying sorry. Saying “I love you.” Changing your life. They’re not always easy—but they matter the most. This episode is full of honest talk about doing the…
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PICK A STRUGGLE, TOMATO BOY!
This year’s family vacation recap includes: the annual sprinter van struggle, gourmet shrimp-tails at the teppan table, and our ongoing war against sunburned…
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IT JUST GAVE ME THE ICK: THE SILLIEST REASONS FOR ROMANTIC BREAKUPS
When you know, you know—and sometimes it’s time to leave for a reason you’ll never tell your therapist. This episode shares all kind of silly reasons people…
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FRIENDSHIP BREAKUPS: THE PETTY FILES
Was it dramatic? Yes. Was it necessary? Also yes. Tune in for the pettiest friendship fades ever! Criss cross applesauce, Fam! It’s story time!
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THE BUSH, THE BRIDE, AND THE CLINGY TWIN
Because nothing says love like overreacting to manscaping, pricing out your best friend of 15 years, or dating one half of a package deal! We love a good AITA…
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FARTS, HANGOVERS & PERIOD PAIN: YEAH, WE GOT A CHEAT CODE FOR THAT!
Because sometimes you just need advice from your internet parents who’ve been through it all & have proven cheat codes to improve your life!
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YOU WEREN'T BORN TO BE BASIC — A REMINDER THAT YOUR WEIRD IS YOUR MAGIC!
Welcome to the first of many unapologetic episodes of You Weren’t Born to Be Basic—a space where your quirks are celebrated, your truth is sacred, and fitting…
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SLEEPING WITH THE SAME PERSON LONGER THAN YOUTUBE'S BEEN ALIVE!
Whether you’re dating, newly married, or just trying to figure love out—this one’s for you! 25 years of marriage, and we’re still here—laughing, loving, and…
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PART 2: THAT INTROVERT LIFE THO: BROUGHT TO YOU BY ANXIETY and Overthinking!
Y’all submitted so many stories on what it’s like doing everyday tasks as an introvert and the anxiety it caused you, that we HAD to make a PART 2! LOL! Criss…
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PART 1: THAT INTROVERT LIFE THO: BROUGHT TO YOU BY ANXIETY AND OVERTHINKING
Today's stories were generated by our Lil Ant Army & Tait! We asked our Lil introverted Ants "As an introvert, what gives you the most anxiety no matter how…
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TALES OF THE ENTITLED & SHAMELESS
Join us as we dive into the world of entitled people who believe ‘manners’ are optional and ‘sorry’ is a light suggestion.
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IT’S NOT ME, IT’S YOU: A GENTLE REMINDER THAT YOU DESERVE THE BEST!
They say every story has two sides but let’s be real… yours is just the correct one. 😌✌️ An episode that will validate you in the relationships your struggling…
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PART 2: SORRY, NOT SORRY! THE PETTY OLYMPICS
Our listeners (AKA Little Ants) take the gold medal by sharing their most legendary micro-petty moments with all of you—prepare to cringe & laugh! Criss cross…
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PART 1: SORRY, NOT SORRY! THE PETTY OLYMPICS
Let the games begin... and may the pettiest win! This week's episode talks about how we learn to be micro-petty at a very early age & shares a few of our…
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STOP WASTING TIME! LIFE'S TOO SHORT! WHAT'S ON YOUR BUCKET LIST?
Life is too short so don't waste it focusing on what others will think of your dreams & goals! In this episode, we talk about getting after your dreams & we…
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THINGS WE WISHED WE LEARNED IN SCHOOL!
HEY! I'm not going to be an engineer! So WHY is algebra mandatory in school?How 'bout you teach me how to gain confidence & embrace all the best parts of me…
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AN INTROVERT'S WORST NIGHTMARE: A GAME OF "WOULD YOU RATHER"
The world is still chaotic right now, so we decided to keep the fun times going! In this episode we play “Would You Rather” and the results made Tait nervous…
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40 PAIR OF TIGHTY WHITIES IN MY LIVING ROOM? CRAZY ROOMMATE CHRONICLES
This world is kookoo bananas these days so we are going to keep it nice & light for you! In this episode, we showcase some crazy roommate stories just for you!…
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MONEY IS LIKE OXYGEN; YOU NEED IT TO SURVIVE! HOW TO MANAGE YOUR DEBT, INCOME & SAVINGS
What’s the one thing everyone has in common? They NEED money to survive in this world. But most people have debt, have trouble making money, saving money and…
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YOU ASKED, WE ANSWERED: ADVICE WRAP UP FOR 2025
Y’all crowned us your “favorite internet parents” and we are so grateful to you all! So to celebrate our love for our Little Ant Army, we are reading the…
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PART 2 OF 2: BINGO BABY! HOW TO TAKE 2025 BY THE GOOCH & GET EVERYTHING YOU'VE EVER WANTED!
Because we are yappers, you know we had to make a PART 2! LOL! In this episode, we talk about how important being grateful is in order to be successful in…
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PART 1: BINGO BABY! HOW TO TAKE 2025 BY THE GOOCH & GET EVERYTHING YOU'VE EVER WANTED!
IT'S SEASON 2 Y'ALL! This episode describes, step-by-step, how to manifest all your heart’s desires in 2025! We are not doing the same old thing this new year…
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GARDENING, COCKTAILS & FOOD FIGHT CLUB: 2024 IS A WRAP!!
WE DID IT, Y’ALL! We completed our 52nd episode/ first year of the AF5 Podcast! In celebration of that huge accomplishment, we had our first special guest!…
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WHEN YOU CREATE YOUR OWN HOLIDAY TRADITIONS: BECAUSE YOUR FAMILY SUCKS!
Everyone has family that suck & make the holiday season a nightmare. And we are no exception. But the one thing that served us well was this: We did not sit…
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HOW TO CREATE A STRESS-FREE HOLIDAY & PROTECT YOUR PEACE!
The holidays can be super stressful & anxious-ridden! Mental & physical health are so important and should be a priority during this time. In this episode…
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HO! HO! HO! OUR EXPERT REVIEW & HOT TAKES ON HOLIDAY MOVIES!
We put our “judgy” Santa hats on & reviewed our most cherished holiday movies! We also have a few hot takes on popular holiday movies, we share the movies we…
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RE-GIFTING ME A GIFT I BOUGHT FOR YOU? NAH, WE'RE BOXING IN THE FRONT YARD!
Believe it or not, gift giving is a skill. There’s a certain protocol one must follow and if you don’t, you’re an A-hole! Lock in now to hear stories on how…
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MAY THE ODDS FOREVER BE IN YOUR FAVOR: STOP VOLUNTEERING AS TRIBUTE TO PUT OTHERS BEFORE YOURSELF!
Stop volunteering as Tribute to let people walk all over you & take you for granted! Inspired by the amazing Mel Robbins, this week’s episode focuses on 7…
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PART 3 OF 3: ASK YOUR FAVORITE INTERNET PARENTS ANYTHING: ADVICE ON CAREER, RELATIONSHIPS, BUSINESS & MORE!
Calling all our little Ants (aka Ant Army 🐜)! We loved receiving all your requests for doing more advice questions you submitted! So here ya go! In this…
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PART 2 OF 3: ASK YOUR FAVORITE INTERNET PARENTS ANYTHING: BREAKING UP, MEAN GIRLS & MORE!
Y’all had so many questions for your favorite internet parents, we’re running it back for a PART 2! This episode covers advice for a potential breakup…
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PART 1 OF 3: ASK YOUR FAVORITE INTERNET PARENTS ANYTHING: GRIEF DURING HOLIDAYS, RAISING SOLID SONS, GO-TO PARENTING HACKS & MORE!
Happy Hallows Eve, y’all! It’s time for our monthly “Ask Your Favorite Internet Parents Anything”. In this episode, you asked us how to manage grief during the…
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A SPOOKY DISASTER: OUR FIRST ATTEMPT AT SCARY MOVIE REVIEWS
Watching scary movies during the month of October is awesome! But have you watched old school movies from the 90s & 2000s? In this episode, we make our first…
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EEEK! THE AF5 COMMUNITY BELIEVES IN GHOSTS, TOO! FANS SUBMIT THEIR GHOST ENCOUNTERS!
Our AF5 Community are believers, too…in GHOSTS, that is! This episode shares their personal ghost encounters & they are sooo good! Filming this episode gave us…
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OF COURSE WE BELIEVE IN GHOSTS! REAL-LIFE GHOST ENCOUNTERS & STORIES!
It's spooky season, y'all! And the we believe in spirits, ghosts & all the ghostbusters stuff out there because it's our love language! So in this episode, we…
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WHEN THE GRIM REAPER CHASES YOU ALL THE WAY HOME: AITA: HALLOWEEN EDITION
Y’all know what time it is! It’s the first Thursday of the month so it’s time for an AITA episode! But this time it’s a Halloween edition! From a mom who…
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PART 3 OF 3: THAT'S TOUR, BABY! A RECAP & BTS OF THE LOUD BOOK TOUR
And that's a wrap, baby! This is part 3 of a 3-part series of our recap of the LOUD tour (ft. @twoidiotgirls ), promoting our daughter, Drew Afualo’s New…
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PART 2 OF 3: THAT'S TOUR, BABY! A RECAP & BTS OF THE LOUD BOOK TOUR
Yesssirrrr! This is Part 2 of a 3-part series of our experience on the LOUD tour (ft. @twoidiotgirls ), promoting our daughter, Drew Afualo’s New York Times…
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PART 1 OF 3: THAT'S TOUR, BABY! A RECAP & BTS OF THE LOUD BOOK TOUR
We did it y'all! Us parentals toured for a MONTH with our daughters, Deison & Drew (Two Idiot Girls) to promote Drew's New York Times Best Selling book, LOUD…
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FART RAGE, TRASH TALK & POOP ON THE TOILET SEAT: AITA EDITION
It's time for our monthly AITA episode (first Thursday of every month)! In this episode, you'll hear stories about: a wife who almost divorces her husband…
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GEN X vs. GEN Z: WE AIN'T THE SAME
There's so much discourse on the difference between each generation & how they grew up. One things for sure: Gen X is just built different. From the alcohol we…
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HOW TO HEAL YOUR INNER CHILD THE AF5 WAY
Healing your inner child doesn’t have to be “daunting & heavy”. In this episode, we talk about what we do to heal our inner child with things that bring us…
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TAKING A PERSONALITY TRAIT TEST WILL DEFINITELY HURT YOUR FEELINGS!
Ever take an MBTI test (aka Personality test)? We did! And man o' mannnn did it shed some light on our strengths and weaknesses (and hurt our feelings a lil…
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NAME MY FART??? AITA MONTHLY EDITION
Our monthly AITA episode is back but this time the stories are light-hearted! We talk about a BF who’s embarrassed by his unfunny GF, a dad who thinks his…
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PART 2 OF 2: ASK US ANYTHING: ADVICE & PERSONAL QUESTIONS
More AUA & personal questions from our amazing followers! In this eppy, we cover each other’s green/beige flags, what’s the glue that keeps our 31-year…
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PART 1: ASK US ANYTHING: ADVICE & PERSONAL QUESTIONS
You asked & we answered! Y'all asked so many questions on our Instagram (@AF5life) that we had to split this one up into 2 episodes! In this eppy, we cover the…
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PART 2 OF 2: PET PEEVES: TALKING ABOUT HEMORRHOIDS ON SPEAKERPHONE?
Our amazing followers sent in an influx of pet peeves so we HAD to do a part 2! From people who dont know what personal space means, elevator A-holes &…
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PART 1 OF 2: PET PEEVES: WHY DOES TAIT HAVE BEEF WITH NOELLE'S THONGS?
We asked and y'all answered...and so much so that we had to make 2 episodes! We asked what are your pet peeves & why? And we had a few of our own, especially…
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TOUCH MY PRIVATES & I BREAK YOUR NOSE: AN AITA EPISODE
You know what time it is! The first Thursday of every month we do an AITA episode for y'all! This eppy has some crazy stuff in it! From a guy breaking a girls…