FISH WEEK: DAY #2 - Son of a Boy Dad #252 - Son of a Boy Dad

Son of a Boy Dad – FISH WEEK: DAY #2 (#252)

Date: November 13, 2025
Host(s): Francis, Harry, Roan (Barstool Sports)
Theme: Fish Week, Day 2 – Misadventures in fly fishing, rural life reflections, New England banter, living like an adult, and camaraderie

Overview

In this laid-back, riff-heavy episode, the crew—primarily Roan, Francis, and Harry—continue their “Fish Week” adventures. With Lil Sasquatch (Harry) recently dropped out of college and musing on adulthood, the episode is a lighthearted attempt to fill the “education gaps” through experience, with a comic focus on rural escapades, house etiquette, culinary tangents, personal quirks, and surprisingly wholesome moments.

Episode Structure & Key Discussions

1. Recording at HQ6: Setting the Scene

[01:54–03:28]

The guys establish they're recording at a “new HQ,” playfully debating which number it is.
Discussion of where they might record in the future—Harry’s apartment, Roan’s place, or the current “upstate” spot.
Notable quote:
"You know what you're getting yourselves into now." – Harry [02:20]

2. The State of Harry’s Apartment (& Gaming Setup)

[02:39–03:56]

Harry has overinvested in his gaming/computer corner, leaving the rest of his apartment neglected.
The setup is pristine, while the other half feels like a “slum” (Francis jokes about a caste-system analogy), setting the tone for gentle self-mockery and camaraderie.
They riff on duplicating the gaming setup for backgrounds and YouTube moments.

3. Reviewing Fish Week Videos: Fishing and Shooting

[04:00–08:10]

Discussion about which “Fish Week” videos have already dropped—fishing and (soon) shooting.
The fishing trip was “fun, but not fruitful”—no fish caught, despite Roan’s “expert” guidance.
Light friendly roasting about fly-fishing skills: Roan insists his shadow casting was legit; Francis says he skipped the basic coaching.
Quote:
“You put the cart before the horse. …You can't hit home runs without making contact.” – Francis [07:52]

4. Fly Fishing Fallout: Who’s the Bad Guide?

[07:54–08:15]

Roan admits he was “an awful guide,” too focused on fly fishing himself to actually help.
Harry resigned himself to failing; Francis just got high and tired.
Quote:
“I think it’s because I like fly fishing too much... once I set you guys up, now I’m gonna go fish.” – Roan [08:16]

5. Weed Tangents & Rural Vibes

[08:35–09:45]

Francis brings a massive bag of weed from NYC, compared to local (Maine) dispensary stuff.
Joking about the powerful “smelling salt” effect; shoutout to “Hayden in Maine” — “Look for him. Shout out Good weed from Maine.” – Harry [11:34]

6. Nightly Rituals, Comfort, and Being ‘Outside’

[09:47–13:14]

Attempts to watch TV fade into snoozing and “dad behavior.”
Roan laments not using his PlayStation: “Actually happens more often than you’d think.”
Appreciation of rural living—petting goats and dogs, shooting, “barnyard lice,” and joking about hygiene.

7. Shooting Recap, Country Life, and Home Envy

[13:59–16:56]

They review their outdoor shooting excursion; Roan apparently dominated.
Francis marvels at Harry’s property, which turned out to be “big money” and far beyond “just an apartment.”
Harry announces: “I’m staying up here. …I won’t be coming back to the city ever again.” [15:25]

8. Food, Bread, and ‘Grain Brain’

[17:07–18:14]

Bread/gluten tangents: Francis introduces “grain brain” (the fog from too much bread).
Reminiscing about indulgent meals at local spots and “grain brain out the ass.”

9. Shoes Indoors, Hygiene, and Pants on Beds

[19:18–22:14]

Extended, comedic debate on house etiquette: taking shoes off inside, pants-on-bed taboo, and city filth.
Quote:
“If you wrung out your pants into a petri dish, you could make a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle.” – Francis [22:01]
They riff on cleanliness, “duvet starter” as a sourdough metaphor, and regional habits.

10. Home Organization, Clothes, and Thrift

[24:02–24:58]

Roan considers decluttering but agonizes over which clothes to keep or donate, riffing on possibly auctioning “vintage Sass” clothing.

11. Celebrity Tangents: Ashton Kutcher Rumors

[26:02–29:14]

Random, irreverent conversation about Ashton Kutcher and sound “murder”/conspiracy rumors.
Chat about celebrity investments and dream houses.

12. House Envy and Home Dreaming

[29:31–33:17]

Everyone shares fantasies about dream homes—square footage, home gyms, and outdoor TVs.
Rural minimalism vs. “movie theater” luxury is weighed.

13. What Girls Do Right: Popcorn in Bed & Emotional Support

[33:37–34:37]

The gang jokingly celebrates “girl-coded” habits (watching movies in bed, offering emotional support).
Quote:
“Watching a movie in bed is a little bit girl-coded, but they got it right. …Cuddling up with a bowl of popcorn in bed, they hit that one the nail on the head.” – Francis [33:37]

14. Esports, Women & Grief

[35:11–36:13]

Riff on women's involvement in esports and the differences in emotional support between men and women.

15. Charcuterie Boards & Processed Meats

[36:04–37:53]

Has charcuterie “peaked”? Is it fading from parties?
Health discussion—processed meats, “fast pass lane to cancer,” and revisiting their eating habits.

16. Roan Officiating a Wedding

[38:08–39:04]

Roan low-key reveals he officiated his sister’s wedding.
Francis jokes about giving readings and homilies.

17. Country vs. City Life: Mindset & Escapism

[48:06–51:19]

Do rural trips make them re-examine urban life? Roan’s resigned: “I have to be in the city.”
Harry spends most of summer upstate and debates abandoning city life.

18. Cats vs. Dogs and Rural Animal Logic

[50:32–52:47]

Spirited “cat person” debate: Harry doubts cat owners are as helpful as dog owners—“These are not service oriented people.”
Roan insists “everyone likes cats.”

19. Altruism in Action: Helping a Blind Man

[53:16–54:55]

Harry tells a surprisingly sincere story about helping an older blind man walk home.
Quote:
“I said, may I help you for a block or two? …And we walked at like 4x the speed that he had been walking.” – Harry [53:53]

20. Urban Paranoia: Rats, Grates, and Lawsuit Fantasies

[57:11–59:37]

Riff about falling into NYC street grates, urban legends of rat-infested basements, and liability musings.
Animated storytelling about a man who “couldn’t scream” because of rats (source: “Kevin Clancy”).

21. Clutter, Anxiety, & Help-Shaming

[60:03–60:54]

Roan resists offers for a cleaning service, citing embarrassment and needing to “prep.”
Gentle ribbing about seeking help for “weed problems” and home chaos.

22. Edible Horror Stories

[61:42–63:17]

Harry recounts meeting a college football player who ate an entire weed-infused pasta meant for 12 and was high “for three days.”
The group laughs at the idea of getting “baked off manicotti.”

23. Weddings, Exclusion, and “Collecting Dudes”

[64:11–65:49]

Francis laments never attending a Barstool wedding. The group jokes about invites and being “liabilities.”
Harry jokes he’s “done collecting dudes” and “done with society.”

Memorable Quotes

On fly fishing:
"You're putting the cart before the horse... You can't hit home runs without making contact." – Francis [07:52]
On rural discovery:
“I didn’t realize we were walking onto big money…I thought you had an apartment…You do downplay it a bit.” – Francis [15:02]
On house etiquette:
“If you wrung out your pants into a petri dish, you could make a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle.” – Francis [22:01]
On movies in bed:
"Watching a movie in bed is a little bit girl-coded, but they got it right…cuddling up with popcorn in bed, the girls got this one right." – Francis [33:37]
On altruism:
“May I help you for a block or two?... And we walked at like 4x the speed.” – Harry [53:53]

Notable, Lighthearted Moments

Francis snores the second a movie starts [11:20]
Extended debates on shoes indoors, honeycomb-patterned shoe soles, and the perils of wearing “outdoor pants” on the bed [19:18–22:29]
Over-the-top story about a man covered in rats after falling through a New York City grate [57:51–58:59]
Roan awkwardly avoids weed talk, prompting a mock intervention [61:10–61:38]
Roan low-key officiates his sister’s wedding, surprising the group [38:08–39:04]
Harry’s fantasy about a property full of “15 wild barn cats” [51:27–51:51]

Flow & Tone

The conversation is fast, veering, and riff-based.
Tone is light, irreverent, and self-deprecating but becomes surprisingly sincere in the “helping the blind man” story.
The group regularly pokes fun at each other’s quirks—gaming obsession, culinary habits, slovenly living, poor etiquette—while revealing underlying kinship and comfort.

Timestamps for Key Segments

[01:54] – Recording at HQ “upstate”
[03:39] – Harry’s gaming setup confession
[04:00] – Recap of Fish Week videos: fishing & shooting
[07:54] – Roan admits to being a bad fly fishing guide
[09:47] – Zonked by weed night: TV, snacks, and sleeping
[13:59] – Recap of the shooting experience
[17:07] – Bread/baked goods/gastro tangents: “grain brain”
[19:18] – Shoes in the house debate
[22:01] – Francis’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle line
[24:02] – Clothes-purging and donation chat
[26:02] – Celebrity/Ashton Kutcher rumors
[29:31] – Dream house talk
[33:37] – “Girl-coded” home habits & emotional support
[35:11] – Women in esports and support
[36:04] – Charcuterie boards & processed meat health
[38:08] – Roan officiates a wedding
[48:06] – Reflecting on country vs. city living
[50:32] – Debate on “cat people” vs “dog people”
[53:16] – Harry helps a blind man story
[57:51] – Urban legends: rats and NY grates
[60:03] – Clutter shaming & cleaning lady debate
[61:42] – Edible weed disaster memory
[64:11] – Barstool weddings and being “done collecting dudes”

Final Thoughts

For listeners, this episode is quintessential “Son of a Boy Dad”—rural adventure meets city humor, with plenty of inside jokes, petty debates, and the underlying theme of learning “how to be a man” (and a friend) through experience, roasting, and a lot of tangents. Whether or not you care about fish, fly rods, or city vs. rural life, you’ll get vicarious escapist fun, out-of-nowhere sincerity, and genuine group chemistry. Fish Week rolls on.

Fish Week merch available (or soon)!
Check out the rest of Fish Week for more hijinks and make sure to “sound off, cat gang” if you’re a feline fan.

Son of a Boy Dad – FISH WEEK: DAY #2 (#252)

Overview

Episode Structure & Key Discussions

1. Recording at HQ6: Setting the Scene

[01:54–03:28]

The guys establish they're recording at a “new HQ,” playfully debating which number it is.
Discussion of where they might record in the future—Harry’s apartment, Roan’s place, or the current “upstate” spot.
Notable quote:
"You know what you're getting yourselves into now." – Harry [02:20]

2. The State of Harry’s Apartment (& Gaming Setup)

[02:39–03:56]

Harry has overinvested in his gaming/computer corner, leaving the rest of his apartment neglected.
The setup is pristine, while the other half feels like a “slum” (Francis jokes about a caste-system analogy), setting the tone for gentle self-mockery and camaraderie.
They riff on duplicating the gaming setup for backgrounds and YouTube moments.

3. Reviewing Fish Week Videos: Fishing and Shooting

[04:00–08:10]

Discussion about which “Fish Week” videos have already dropped—fishing and (soon) shooting.
The fishing trip was “fun, but not fruitful”—no fish caught, despite Roan’s “expert” guidance.
Light friendly roasting about fly-fishing skills: Roan insists his shadow casting was legit; Francis says he skipped the basic coaching.
Quote:
“You put the cart before the horse. …You can't hit home runs without making contact.” – Francis [07:52]

4. Fly Fishing Fallout: Who’s the Bad Guide?

[07:54–08:15]

Roan admits he was “an awful guide,” too focused on fly fishing himself to actually help.
Harry resigned himself to failing; Francis just got high and tired.
Quote:
“I think it’s because I like fly fishing too much... once I set you guys up, now I’m gonna go fish.” – Roan [08:16]

5. Weed Tangents & Rural Vibes

[08:35–09:45]

Francis brings a massive bag of weed from NYC, compared to local (Maine) dispensary stuff.
Joking about the powerful “smelling salt” effect; shoutout to “Hayden in Maine” — “Look for him. Shout out Good weed from Maine.” – Harry [11:34]

6. Nightly Rituals, Comfort, and Being ‘Outside’

[09:47–13:14]

Attempts to watch TV fade into snoozing and “dad behavior.”
Roan laments not using his PlayStation: “Actually happens more often than you’d think.”
Appreciation of rural living—petting goats and dogs, shooting, “barnyard lice,” and joking about hygiene.

7. Shooting Recap, Country Life, and Home Envy

[13:59–16:56]

They review their outdoor shooting excursion; Roan apparently dominated.
Francis marvels at Harry’s property, which turned out to be “big money” and far beyond “just an apartment.”
Harry announces: “I’m staying up here. …I won’t be coming back to the city ever again.” [15:25]

8. Food, Bread, and ‘Grain Brain’

[17:07–18:14]

Bread/gluten tangents: Francis introduces “grain brain” (the fog from too much bread).
Reminiscing about indulgent meals at local spots and “grain brain out the ass.”

9. Shoes Indoors, Hygiene, and Pants on Beds

[19:18–22:14]

Extended, comedic debate on house etiquette: taking shoes off inside, pants-on-bed taboo, and city filth.
Quote:
“If you wrung out your pants into a petri dish, you could make a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle.” – Francis [22:01]
They riff on cleanliness, “duvet starter” as a sourdough metaphor, and regional habits.

10. Home Organization, Clothes, and Thrift

[24:02–24:58]

Roan considers decluttering but agonizes over which clothes to keep or donate, riffing on possibly auctioning “vintage Sass” clothing.

11. Celebrity Tangents: Ashton Kutcher Rumors

[26:02–29:14]

Random, irreverent conversation about Ashton Kutcher and sound “murder”/conspiracy rumors.
Chat about celebrity investments and dream houses.

12. House Envy and Home Dreaming

[29:31–33:17]

Everyone shares fantasies about dream homes—square footage, home gyms, and outdoor TVs.
Rural minimalism vs. “movie theater” luxury is weighed.

13. What Girls Do Right: Popcorn in Bed & Emotional Support

[33:37–34:37]

The gang jokingly celebrates “girl-coded” habits (watching movies in bed, offering emotional support).
Quote:
“Watching a movie in bed is a little bit girl-coded, but they got it right. …Cuddling up with a bowl of popcorn in bed, they hit that one the nail on the head.” – Francis [33:37]

14. Esports, Women & Grief

[35:11–36:13]

Riff on women's involvement in esports and the differences in emotional support between men and women.

15. Charcuterie Boards & Processed Meats

[36:04–37:53]

Has charcuterie “peaked”? Is it fading from parties?
Health discussion—processed meats, “fast pass lane to cancer,” and revisiting their eating habits.

16. Roan Officiating a Wedding

[38:08–39:04]

Roan low-key reveals he officiated his sister’s wedding.
Francis jokes about giving readings and homilies.

17. Country vs. City Life: Mindset & Escapism

[48:06–51:19]

Do rural trips make them re-examine urban life? Roan’s resigned: “I have to be in the city.”
Harry spends most of summer upstate and debates abandoning city life.

18. Cats vs. Dogs and Rural Animal Logic

[50:32–52:47]

Spirited “cat person” debate: Harry doubts cat owners are as helpful as dog owners—“These are not service oriented people.”
Roan insists “everyone likes cats.”

19. Altruism in Action: Helping a Blind Man

[53:16–54:55]

Harry tells a surprisingly sincere story about helping an older blind man walk home.
Quote:
“I said, may I help you for a block or two? …And we walked at like 4x the speed that he had been walking.” – Harry [53:53]

20. Urban Paranoia: Rats, Grates, and Lawsuit Fantasies

[57:11–59:37]

Riff about falling into NYC street grates, urban legends of rat-infested basements, and liability musings.
Animated storytelling about a man who “couldn’t scream” because of rats (source: “Kevin Clancy”).

21. Clutter, Anxiety, & Help-Shaming

[60:03–60:54]

Roan resists offers for a cleaning service, citing embarrassment and needing to “prep.”
Gentle ribbing about seeking help for “weed problems” and home chaos.

22. Edible Horror Stories

[61:42–63:17]

Harry recounts meeting a college football player who ate an entire weed-infused pasta meant for 12 and was high “for three days.”
The group laughs at the idea of getting “baked off manicotti.”

23. Weddings, Exclusion, and “Collecting Dudes”

[64:11–65:49]

Francis laments never attending a Barstool wedding. The group jokes about invites and being “liabilities.”
Harry jokes he’s “done collecting dudes” and “done with society.”

Memorable Quotes

On fly fishing:
"You're putting the cart before the horse... You can't hit home runs without making contact." – Francis [07:52]
On rural discovery:
“I didn’t realize we were walking onto big money…I thought you had an apartment…You do downplay it a bit.” – Francis [15:02]
On house etiquette:
“If you wrung out your pants into a petri dish, you could make a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle.” – Francis [22:01]
On movies in bed:
"Watching a movie in bed is a little bit girl-coded, but they got it right…cuddling up with popcorn in bed, the girls got this one right." – Francis [33:37]
On altruism:
“May I help you for a block or two?... And we walked at like 4x the speed.” – Harry [53:53]

Notable, Lighthearted Moments

Francis snores the second a movie starts [11:20]
Extended debates on shoes indoors, honeycomb-patterned shoe soles, and the perils of wearing “outdoor pants” on the bed [19:18–22:29]
Over-the-top story about a man covered in rats after falling through a New York City grate [57:51–58:59]
Roan awkwardly avoids weed talk, prompting a mock intervention [61:10–61:38]
Roan low-key officiates his sister’s wedding, surprising the group [38:08–39:04]
Harry’s fantasy about a property full of “15 wild barn cats” [51:27–51:51]

Flow & Tone

The conversation is fast, veering, and riff-based.
Tone is light, irreverent, and self-deprecating but becomes surprisingly sincere in the “helping the blind man” story.
The group regularly pokes fun at each other’s quirks—gaming obsession, culinary habits, slovenly living, poor etiquette—while revealing underlying kinship and comfort.

Timestamps for Key Segments

[01:54] – Recording at HQ “upstate”
[03:39] – Harry’s gaming setup confession
[04:00] – Recap of Fish Week videos: fishing & shooting
[07:54] – Roan admits to being a bad fly fishing guide
[09:47] – Zonked by weed night: TV, snacks, and sleeping
[13:59] – Recap of the shooting experience
[17:07] – Bread/baked goods/gastro tangents: “grain brain”
[19:18] – Shoes in the house debate
[22:01] – Francis’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle line
[24:02] – Clothes-purging and donation chat
[26:02] – Celebrity/Ashton Kutcher rumors
[29:31] – Dream house talk
[33:37] – “Girl-coded” home habits & emotional support
[35:11] – Women in esports and support
[36:04] – Charcuterie boards & processed meat health
[38:08] – Roan officiates a wedding
[48:06] – Reflecting on country vs. city living
[50:32] – Debate on “cat people” vs “dog people”
[53:16] – Harry helps a blind man story
[57:51] – Urban legends: rats and NY grates
[60:03] – Clutter shaming & cleaning lady debate
[61:42] – Edible weed disaster memory
[64:11] – Barstool weddings and being “done collecting dudes”

Final Thoughts

Fish Week merch available (or soon)!
Check out the rest of Fish Week for more hijinks and make sure to “sound off, cat gang” if you’re a feline fan.

FISH WEEK: DAY #2 - Son of a Boy Dad #252

Powered by Wave AI

Summary

Son of a Boy Dad – FISH WEEK: DAY #2 (#252)

Overview

Episode Structure & Key Discussions

1. Recording at HQ6: Setting the Scene

2. The State of Harry’s Apartment (& Gaming Setup)

3. Reviewing Fish Week Videos: Fishing and Shooting

4. Fly Fishing Fallout: Who’s the Bad Guide?

5. Weed Tangents & Rural Vibes

6. Nightly Rituals, Comfort, and Being ‘Outside’

7. Shooting Recap, Country Life, and Home Envy

8. Food, Bread, and ‘Grain Brain’

9. Shoes Indoors, Hygiene, and Pants on Beds

10. Home Organization, Clothes, and Thrift

11. Celebrity Tangents: Ashton Kutcher Rumors

12. House Envy and Home Dreaming

13. What Girls Do Right: Popcorn in Bed & Emotional Support

14. Esports, Women & Grief

15. Charcuterie Boards & Processed Meats

16. Roan Officiating a Wedding

17. Country vs. City Life: Mindset & Escapism

18. Cats vs. Dogs and Rural Animal Logic

19. Altruism in Action: Helping a Blind Man

20. Urban Paranoia: Rats, Grates, and Lawsuit Fantasies

21. Clutter, Anxiety, & Help-Shaming

22. Edible Horror Stories

23. Weddings, Exclusion, and “Collecting Dudes”

Memorable Quotes

Notable, Lighthearted Moments

Flow & Tone

Timestamps for Key Segments

Final Thoughts

Summary

Son of a Boy Dad – FISH WEEK: DAY #2 (#252)

Overview

Episode Structure & Key Discussions

1. Recording at HQ6: Setting the Scene

2. The State of Harry’s Apartment (& Gaming Setup)

3. Reviewing Fish Week Videos: Fishing and Shooting

4. Fly Fishing Fallout: Who’s the Bad Guide?

5. Weed Tangents & Rural Vibes

6. Nightly Rituals, Comfort, and Being ‘Outside’

7. Shooting Recap, Country Life, and Home Envy

8. Food, Bread, and ‘Grain Brain’

9. Shoes Indoors, Hygiene, and Pants on Beds

10. Home Organization, Clothes, and Thrift

11. Celebrity Tangents: Ashton Kutcher Rumors

12. House Envy and Home Dreaming

13. What Girls Do Right: Popcorn in Bed & Emotional Support

14. Esports, Women & Grief

15. Charcuterie Boards & Processed Meats

16. Roan Officiating a Wedding

17. Country vs. City Life: Mindset & Escapism

18. Cats vs. Dogs and Rural Animal Logic

19. Altruism in Action: Helping a Blind Man

20. Urban Paranoia: Rats, Grates, and Lawsuit Fantasies

21. Clutter, Anxiety, & Help-Shaming

22. Edible Horror Stories

23. Weddings, Exclusion, and “Collecting Dudes”

Memorable Quotes

Notable, Lighthearted Moments

Flow & Tone

Timestamps for Key Segments

Final Thoughts