Son of a Boy Dad #347: "Rhubarb Pie" (ft. Pat Bev) – October 28, 2025
Episode Overview
In this lively episode, the Son of a Boy Dad crew welcomes NBA veteran and Barstool colleague Patrick Beverley (Pat Bev) to the podcast. The theme centers around navigating adulthood, learning life lessons post-college, friendship, cultural quirks, and a frank, sometimes tense, discussion of recent Barstool drama. Highlights include touching on fatherhood, sports banter, harmless and not-so-harmless online conflicts, and the ever-present humor that keeps Son of a Boy Dad authentic and relatable.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
Early Banter: Sports Memories, Pies, and Parenthood
- Lacrosse and Anxiety (01:05–03:00): The guys swap anxious and funny memories about playing lacrosse, including "cocky" moves like rolling or bounce passing the ball and the nerves of competition.
- Meeting the Seed (04:08–05:54): Francis visits Rone’s kids and brings a rhubarb pie, leading to jokes about dunking the children in it. The group riffs on the absurdity of gift-giving, “parental multitasking,” and being caught "cheating" on friends by visiting other people’s kids.
- Pie Confessions (09:29–10:28): Francis reveals he almost texted Rone to ask for a slice of the pie he brought as a gift, discussing the etiquette of sharing treats.
Sports, Dogs, and Cultural Stereotypes
- Fat Dogs & Owner Denial (12:59–14:19): The panel jokes about fat dogs, the denial of their owners, and cultural clichés about specific dog breeds’ weights.
- "Blackie" the Labrador (14:19–15:56): An offbeat and slightly uncomfortable story about childhood pets and old-fashioned naming, sparking a brief reflection on generational differences and unintended offense.
- Multiculturalism, Brazil, and "BBL" (17:57–21:16): The conversation shifts to Brazilian stereotypes, discussing if Brazilians are "Latinas," clarifying the meaning of "BBL" (Brazilian Butt Lift vs. "Big Booty Latina"), and the sometimes-absurd results of AI-assisted definitions.
- Travel Safety & Stereotypes (21:52–24:36): The guys debate which cities are “dangerous,” contrasting stereotypical fears of places like Brazil, Colombia, Chicago, and New York with their lived experiences.
Social Media, Virality, and Barstool Office Politics
- Online Spats: Pat Bev vs. The Blogs (32:10–54:29):
- The Tension: Pat Bev, Sass, and crew engage in a real-time, slightly awkward reconciliation about recent online/blog drama—where blog posts and subtweets led to misunderstandings and ambiguous offense.
- Handling Drama: Pat Bev emphasizes his preference for face-to-face confrontation over online back-and-forth, expressing that, for him, “nothing is out of bounds,” while others make clear there are still lines not to cross.
- Notable Quote [42:54, Pat Bev]: "Polarizing figure. Obviously, you love me or you hate me. That’s how my sht was in NBA. That’s how my sht go be [here]."
- Competitive Challenges: Suggestions to settle tension via paddle, basketball, or even gaming are floated, but fun remains secondary to the unresolved beef.
- On Success and Perspective: Pat Bev and Francis trade jabs and flexes about making money, family security, and personal success: “Life is too great…” (51:25).
Natural Flow: Friendship, Humor, and Vulnerability
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Literacy, Confidence, and Parenting (56:07–57:33): After the heated exchange, the group softens with a discussion on functional vs. strict illiteracy, the role of parents and teachers, and fostering confidence in kids.
- "Confidence is a key." – Sass [57:13]
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Body Humor and Realness (69:28–71:47): Rone recounts his recent struggles with food poisoning before a show, illustrating the comic value and vulnerability that brings the group together.
Random and Relatable: Pop Culture & Observational Bits
- Movie Talk (62:40–63:47): Francis highly recommends a new Netflix movie about a nuclear crisis, noting its intensity.
- "It's unbelievably tense. Like, I'm not sure which weed you should smoke before you watch it, but... my neck hurt after from just being like..." – Francis [63:11]
- Adulthood Observations: Posture and Pain (67:01–68:41): The group commiserates about bad posture, back pain, and the humbling moments of seeing yourself on camera.
- Comedy and Stage Frights (70:00–72:47): They swap horror stories about needing to perform while battling stomach issues—a metaphor for powering through adversity.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Segments
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On Multitasking Parenting:
"What you learned as a young parent and a capable adult is that you have to be able to do multiple things at once, especially as you raise twins." — Pat [06:56] -
Banter on Brazil and BBL
"We are going to confirm here now for the first time on Son of a Boy Dad, according to—Brazilian women are in fact all big booty Latinas." — Pat [18:58] -
Conflict and Content
"This is the difference between… I don't think you— I don't think you mean that, 'cause I could go back to the blog and go places that would really be a problem." — Pat [46:35]
"It's war." — Sass [46:49]
"It's not war." — Pat [46:50] -
On Handling Social Media Beef
"It was actually very strategic, very chess move. Say something on—I know exactly what I said before I said it. Deleted it. I know what that was going to do before it did it..." — Pat Bev [43:01] -
Teamwork & Perspective
"A rising tide floats all boats." — Pat [49:38] -
Life Achievements and Flexing
"I'm a kid from Chicago. I've made over a hundred million dollars!" — Pat Bev [51:24] -
On Parent-Teacher Influence
"Confidence is a key...It's on the parents." — Sass [57:13]
Timestamps of Important Segments
- [05:54-10:28] — The Rhubarb Pie, Parental Multitasking, and Friendship
- [12:59-15:56] — Jokes on Fat Dogs and Problematic Pet Names
- [17:57-21:16] — BBL, Brazilian Stereotypes, and Latinidad
- [32:10-54:29] — Pat Bev Confronts the Barstool Blog Drama (Main Tension & Resolution)
- [56:07-57:33] — Literacy, Confidence, and Parenting Insight
- [62:40-63:47] — Francis’ Movie Recommendation
- [69:28-71:47] — Posture, Stage Adrenaline, and Humor Past Sickness
Tone and Style
The episode blends classic Barstool irreverence, inside jokes, and authentic vulnerability. Tension from online beef is dealt with both humorously and seriously in real-time, emphasizing the value (and pitfalls) of face-to-face conversation over subtweets and blog posts. Banter about sports, food, parenting, and pop culture keeps the energy light-hearted—even as uncomfortable topics arise.
Final Thoughts
"Rhubarb Pie" is a signature Son of a Boy Dad episode: honest, sometimes uncomfortable, and always moving between joke and real talk. Through playful competition, honest confrontation, and a healthy dose of self-deprecation, the pod demonstrates what it means to navigate adulthood, public life, and community—one awkward pie, paddle match, or blog post at a time.
Listen for: Reflection on modern masculinity, the importance of handling conflict directly, and lots of laughs about sports, food, and the pain of growing up (and old).
