Son of a Boy Dad #368: Marshawn Lynch | January 20, 2026
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In this episode of Son of a Boy Dad, Lil Sasquatch (Lil Sas), Rone, Francis, and Harry engage in a loose, freewheeling conversation that mixes everyday anecdotes, pop culture observations, irreverent humor, and memories both light and dark. Marshawn Lynch, while referenced throughout, inspires a central thread on risk-taking, authenticity, and being misunderstood. As always, the team leans into their strengths: riffing on masculinity in the modern world, sports, showbiz, cooking obsessions, and formative memories.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Knives, Kitchens & Cooking Obsessions
- Francis discusses his recent splurge on Swedish and Japanese knives and the culture of kitchen obsessions.
- Japanese knives require high maintenance but are considered high-end and exquisitely functional. (02:24)
- “I got some absolute heat. Some heavy hitters...They cost what those shoes cost. They're high end.”—Francis [02:10]
- The gang riffs on competitive one-upmanship with kitchen supplies, and the relationship between having nice gear and actual culinary practice.
2. Hockey Show & Representation
- Discussion of the TV show "Heated Rivalry," a hockey series with a groundbreaking gay romance at its center.
- Ron reflects on how the show grew on him: “I wrote it off after watching the first episode as pulp. It's trash. And now I actually have been quite impressed by what's going on.” (05:08)
- They explore the changing representation of LGBTQ+ characters on TV— from Will & Grace to modern shows like Euphoria.
- The group examines lingering cultural discomforts and the evolution of acceptance, with humorous detours about sports and masculinity.
3. Athlete Attraction, Masculinity, and Sports Culture
- Playful debate over which type of athlete is most attractive if they were gay—hockey, football, or soccer players?
- “A lot of people think hockey is the hottest...I would go for probably football or soccer. Probably soccer.”—Ron [15:06]
- This segues into stories about coming out in professional sports, referencing Carl Nassib and other recent NFL players.
4. Comedy of Memory: Will & Grace, Ben & Jerry’s, and More
- The gang reminisces about Will & Grace, its cultural impact, and compare it to modern and historic sitcoms (11:10).
- Spirited sidebar about Ben & Jerry’s—and the politics, personalities, and business behind the brand (57:40).
5. Marshawn Lynch & Authenticity
- Iconic Marshawn Lynch wisdom is invoked repeatedly, especially regarding taking risks and staying true to yourself:
- “I'm gonna get got, but I'm gonna get mine more than I get got, though.”—Marshawn Lynch, quoted by Ron [24:01, 24:09]
- Discussion about how Lynch’s humor, persona, and media appearances often miss the mark when shoehorned into mainstream formats.
- Noted for authenticity: “He's like black guy funny. Like, he'd be funny in a room full of black guys. You don't have to… fish out of water him for him to be funny.” —Francis [25:05]
6. Candy, Childhood, and Consumer Rants
- Deep dive into nostalgia and nutritional “horrors” of childhood candy, such as Skittles being named the worst for you (26:00).
- Lighthearted speculation on the invention of M&Ms for snipers—“because snipers needed a candy they could eat in war times that wasn’t going to be sticky.” —Francis [28:20]
- “Good and Plenty was a candy that actually was used to tamp rifles in the Civil War…These taste okay.”—Ron [29:09]
7. Personal Memories: Young Romance and Unexpected Loss
- Francis shares a formative story of a middle school romance, with a dark twist: years later, his former love was murdered in Atlanta. The story is handled with a mix of sincere reflection and comic discomfort.
- “She was killed…She was in Atlanta and she—she was a chef…and they were killed in their home with guns.”—Ron [46:13]
- The others trade gallows humor and empathy as the story lands with an unsettling punch.
8. Cooking for Kids & Parenting Talk
- Ron and Francis compare notes on raising kids, feeding young children, and the adult compulsion to cook at home.
- “If you want to have the things that you want…you need to be able to make that at home.”—Francis [63:49]
- Whimsical exchanges about babies eating salmon, squash, and the end of “baby food” as a norm.
9. Miscellaneous Riffing: Hotels, Disney, Life Upgrades
- The group shares childhood memories of low-end hotels, family trips, and the subtle class markers in travel.
- “I was born among cigarette burned sheets at Disney.”—Ron [43:47]
- They satirize luxury family Disney trips and fantasize about returning as adults or with their own kids.
10. Music, Movies & Media Preferences
- The podcast closes with reflections on favorite movies (esp. Paul Thomas Anderson’s There Will Be Blood), critiques of “Licorice Pizza,” and bits of song lyrics and banter.
- “There Will Be Blood is as good as it gets, as far as movies go…it might be the best in my time.”—Ron [74:40]
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- Francis on knife culture: “I'm worried…if I have to take care of these—they cost what those shoes cost. They're high end.” [02:20]
- Ron on 'Heated Rivalry': “I wrote it off after watching the first episode as pulp…Now I actually have been quite impressed by what's going on.” [05:08]
- Francis on Marshawn Lynch: “They’re trying to make him, like, goofy by putting him with, like, an articulate white guy…But he’s like black guy funny…you don't have to, like, fish out of water him for him to be funny.” [25:05]
- Marshawn Lynch’s Philosophy (as cited): “I'm gonna get got, but I'm gonna get mine more than I get got though.” [24:01, again at 24:09]
- Ron on childhood travel: “I was born among cigarette burned sheets at Disney. Sheets with holes in them.” [43:47]
- On childhood relationships turning tragic: “She was killed…They lived together and they were killed in their home with guns.” [46:13]
- On cooking for kids: “My kids will just grab everything off the table…if I want the things I could get from a restaurant, I need to be able to make that at home.” —Francis [63:49]
- Francis reminiscing about growing up: “We accepted that that was the way things were. Which is why now you cannot handle flying coach and I can.” [43:33]
- On candy invention: “M&Ms were invented because snipers needed a candy that they could eat in war times that weren’t going to be sticky.” —Francis [28:20]
- Ben & Jerry's Political Beef: “Something happened with the Ben and Jerry’s guys...It's tough that these brothers are breaking up over a political ideology.” —Francis [58:01]
Highlighted Timestamps
- 02:00-02:35 – Francis on high-end knife shopping, investment, and care.
- 05:08-06:38 – Ron’s evolving take on "Heated Rivalry" and its LGBTQ+ representation.
- 15:06-15:27 – The athlete attraction debate.
- 24:01, 24:09 – Marshawn Lynch quote on risk-taking.
- 25:05 – Commentary on Lynch’s media depiction.
- 26:00-27:07 – Skittles as the “worst” candy and the science behind it.
- 28:20-29:09 – M&Ms as war candy and the Civil War “Good and Plenty” gag.
- 43:47 – Ron’s self-deprecating take on childhood and luxury standards.
- 46:13 – The shock of a childhood love’s fatal story.
- 63:49 – Cooking as a necessity for parenting.
Tone & Style
The episode is marked by irreverence, quick-witted exchanges, and the classic Barstool blurring of sincerity and satire. The hosts oscillate between self-deprecating personal stories, pop culture hot-takes, and compassionate (if awkward) support for each other. References to race, sexuality, and trauma are approached with a blend of dark humor and genuine curiosity, reflecting both how young men process discomfort and how the culture itself is changing.
Final Thoughts
While Marshawn Lynch is not a direct guest, his persona, philosophy, and the themes he represents—authenticity, risk-taking, being misunderstood—form a backbone to the sprawling conversation. The episode is rich in inside jokes, generational references, and the kind of group therapy that only happens among old friends with microphones—unfiltered, often heartfelt, occasionally poignant, and always hunting for a punchline.