Son of a Boy Dad #378: "Birmingham"

Podcast: Son of a Boy Dad
Hosts: Sass (Lil Sasquatch), Roan, Harry
Episode Date: February 24, 2026
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Overview

In this lively and meandering episode, the hosts riff on everything from airport etiquette and travel quirks to college lacrosse, anxiety, disorganized youth, and why Sass’s friend moved to Birmingham, Alabama. True to form, the pod is a blend of anecdote-driven banter, self-deprecating humor, and some unexpectedly candid conversations about growing up, family, anxiety, and finding meaning in adulthood. The main theme revolves around Sass seeking guidance from Roan and Harry after dropping out of college, with lots of tangents and playful roasting among friends.

Key Discussion Points

1. Physical Quirks and Shaky Limbs

Time: 01:28–03:06

• Sass and Harry compare their experiences with hand tremors, with Roan joking it’s repressed “shell shock.”
• Sass shares he’s always had shaky hands, despite trying workouts.
• The group jokes about who would be steadier behind a “50 cal,” with Harry insisting he might be better.

Notable Quote:
"I'm a phenomenal driver. I guarantee I'm a better driver than both of you." — Sass (03:23)

2. Driving Debates & Airport Etiquette

Time: 03:07–14:40

• Sass insists he’s the best driver, leading to ribbing and stories about driving with each other.
• The group segues into rants about people blocking escalators and moving walkways, likening the behavior to “Spider Manning” or blocking a moving walkway with bags (05:27–06:16).
• Roan shares a story about rude people on an escalator in Connecticut.
• They discuss the differences in walking norms in Japan vs. the U.S., and how airport flow could be improved.

Notable Quote:
"I think it's more like if you were like Spider Manning across the entire hallway and it's empty..." — Roan (05:27)

3. Airport and Vape Confessions

Time: 13:13–16:20

• Sass and Harry admit to vaping in airports and even on planes, with a throwback to “ghosting” vape clouds under a jacket sleeve.
• Sass recounts getting sick from nicotine products and Harry details his unhealthy late-night cookie eating spree.

4. Lacrosse, Sports Status, and Harvard Pride

Time: 17:05–22:29

• Harry boasts about Harvard lacrosse’s upset win over Syracuse (17:05–20:45) and reminisces about his playing days.
• They tease about “helmet tilt” and lacrosse gear.
• Mini deep dive into college sports status symbols—Harvard, Yankees gear, and how certain brands transcend fandom.
• Banter about NCAA lacrosse standings and school rivalries.

Notable Quote:
"...with Harvard, you're just, like, supporting knowledge." — Roan (20:21)

5. Sass’s Friend Moves to Birmingham – Nomad Life

Time: 23:46–28:44

• Sass reveals his friend Bo’s sudden move to Birmingham to get a pilot's license and escape home life.
• The hosts dissect why Bo chooses new places restlessly and whether Birmingham is the right fit.
• Humor and light jabs at the idea of reverse segregation, racism in the South, and the dream of “Bo uniting Birmingham.”

Notable Quotes:
"He wants to get his pilot license." — Sass (24:19)
"He's a nomad... I think he's just gonna hop from place to place." — Sass (26:43)

6. Flight School & 9/11 Conspiracies

Time: 28:45–30:19

• Tangent about flight school, Cessna lessons, and the infamous “9/11 pilots skipped landing days” myth.
• Sass geek outs over the idea of flight simulators (“those things look so fucking sick”).

7. Materialism, Cars, and Impulse Control

Time: 30:35–33:08

• Harry and Roan riff on why cars never appealed to them despite enjoying quality things.
• A deep-dive into the allure of heated and cooling car seats, and the dangers of “crazy impulses” if tempted by risky hobbies.

Notable Quote:
"I don't care about driving... cars are just the most expensive hobby." — Harry (31:14)

8. Coffee Culture & Food Talk

Time: 34:44–38:53

• Sass’s caffeine tolerance is unmatched; the group obsesses over the local croissant scene and destination bakeries (“Claude Bakery,” 37:16).
• Roan introduces kolaches, leading to memories of Texas road food.

9. Pittsburgh Comedy, City Vibes & Golf

Time: 39:30–44:30

• Harry talks about performing at the Pittsburgh Improv and the city's M.C. Escher-like layout.
• Sass jokes about his mural there.
• Harry raves about Oakmont Country Club, its iconic status, and lack of water hazards.

Notable Quote:
“Oakmont is top five golf course in the world, probably.” — Harry (43:40)

10. Environmental Tangent: Polluted Rivers

Time: 45:01–46:21

• Light debate about river pollution, AI company runoff, and speculating if rivers will ever self-heal.

11. The Real 'Rich Kid' Sports

Time: 47:45–51:33

• Debate over which sports are truly for the rich: lacrosse vs. polo, equestrian, figure skating, and even NASCAR.
• Roan notes, “That’s why they’re all juniors, too. They’re driving from the time they’re three.”

12. Family, Dads, and Social Dynamics

Time: 51:42–59:59

• The group riffs on their fathers' personalities, aspirations, and social leanings.
• Harry fantasizes about meeting Sass’s dad at Home Depot and winning him over via hockey talk and “parental struggles.”
• Roan and Harry commiserate over not meeting each other’s families, suggesting a hypothetical “dad meet-up.”

13. Anxiety, Growing Up, and Disorganization

Time: 66:17–70:58

• Candid exchange on when the hosts first felt anxiety, panic attacks, and how “labeling it” can make it worse.
• Sass details his disorganization growing up—missing homework, tuning out in class — and the difference between “not knowing” and ADD.

Notable Quote:
"You just kind of coast... there's like, nothing really that bad's going to happen." — Sass (69:55)

14. Brief Music, Hobbies, and PC Building

Time: 62:44–79:22

• The group shares music tastes (Brahms, Olivia Dean, Sublime) and why certain genres no longer vibe with them.
• Sass claims PC building is “like Legos”—easy and over-hyped as difficult.

15. Randoms: Food, Tacos, Headbands, and Takashi69

Time: 80:02–84:03

• Harry’s steak taco recipe (flour over corn tortillas), “rice in tacos” as burrito litmus, and confusion over a Spongebob sleep mask in the studio.
• Brief mention of Takashi69’s legal troubles and ironic “entrepreneur” life.

Notable Quotes & Moments

• "With Harvard, you're just, like, supporting knowledge." — Roan (20:21)
• "He's a nomad... I think he's just gonna hop from place to place." — Sass (26:43)
• "I know who they made though. And you're pretty darn good." — Harry to Sass about his family (58:10)
• "It's literally doing Legos." — Sass on building a PC (78:57)
• "You just kind of coast... there's like, nothing really that bad's going to happen." — Sass on adolescence (69:55)
• "I think the PC stuff people like, over complicate. It's really easy." — Sass (78:40)
• "If I did that now I would die... I would be getting like airlifted to a hospital in a straight jacket." — Sass on mixing caffeine and anxiety with age (67:07)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 01:28 – Intro to physical quirks & shaky hands
• 03:23 – Driver dominance and ribbing each other's skills
• 05:27–06:16 – Escalator/moving walkway etiquette rants
• 13:13 – Airport frustrations and vape confessions
• 17:05–22:29 – Harvard lacrosse win; nostalgia for college sports
• 23:46–28:44 – Why Bo moved to Birmingham; restlessness and new cities
• 30:35–33:08 – Materialism, cars, and impulse control discussion
• 34:44–38:53 – Coffee, croissants, and kolaches debate
• 39:30–44:30 – Comedy in Pittsburgh, club culture, and golf
• 45:01–46:21 – Pittsburgh rivers and pollution tangent
• 47:45–51:33 – Fencing, equestrian, and the true rich kid sports
• 51:42–59:59 – Dad dynamics, family isolation, and social quirks
• 66:17–70:58 – Anxiety, labeling, and realizing adulthood worries
• 78:40 – Building PCs is “like Legos”
• 80:02–84:03 – Food talk, Spongebob sleep mask, and Takashi69
• 84:03–86:41 – Closing Olympics talk

Episode Tone & Style

• Casual, candid, and often self-effacing.
• Mix of chaos, nostalgia, and deadpan humor.
• Conversational—feels like eavesdropping on friends who aren't afraid to get a little deep between jokes.
• Roasts are friendly, and there's a healthy dose of catching up on each other's lives.

For Listeners

Even if you missed the episode, this summary captures the essential vibes: the hosts' friendship, a running commentary on modern young adult life, and plenty of laughs built over observations, memories, and minor grievances elevated by sharp banter and mutual affection.