Zane and Heath: Unfiltered - Episode 314

Title: Heath Is Officially a Father!!
Release Date: January 5, 2026
Hosts: Zane Hijazi & Heath Hussar
Special Guests: Jared, Leah, Matt (via FaceTime)
Summary By: Podcast Summarizer AI

Episode Overview

This special episode celebrates a major milestone for co-host Heath Hussar: the birth of his first child, Antonio Carl "Tony" Hussar. Joined by co-host Zane, producer Jared, nanny/friend Leah, and their usual mix of humor and chaos, the group dives into Heath's brand new fatherhood, the birth story, the process of naming the baby, and the experience of having a tiny new human in their lives. Along the way, topics meander through house decorations, world travel, animals, Australian wildlife, hair struggles, and millennial parenting philosophies.

Major Topics & Segments

1. Catch Up Banter: Setting the Scene

(01:00–08:10)

• Holiday adventures: Zane shares tales of international travel and post-holiday exhaustion.
  • "You know, I've been like a world traveler... Past, like, few weeks were pretty insane for the holidays." — Zane (01:39)
• House updates: Zane complains about his roommate Danielle's obsessive shelf decorating, comparing HomeGoods addiction to a compulsion.
  • "She has such an addiction to those fucking shelves. She changes it every week." — Zane (02:40)
• Goats & demonic imagery: Playful jokes about Zane's fondness for goats turning a bit dark, referencing Baphomet and Halloween costumes.
• Plugging the Patreon and new podcast set: The guys mention podcast "Unwind" bonus episodes, and note all the updates to their studio.
• Zane’s haircut and mood boost: Zane credits his new haircut—and maybe his Zoloft—for his high energy, poking fun at standard new year resolutions.
  • "I was having a really bad day until I got my haircut... it thinned me out, too. Like, I just feel thinner. Like, I feel snatched." — Zane (09:10)

2. THE BIG NEWS: Heath Is a Dad!

(10:15–20:00)

• Matt on FaceTime: Matt, away with family, joins via FaceTime for the big reveal.
• Mariah (Heath's partner) brings out newborn Tony:
  • Emotional first appearance of baby Tony on camera. The group gushes over him.
  • "He looks great on you, Heath." — Matt (15:43)
  • "That right there was Antonio Carl Hussar. We call him Tony. There's a little Tony. Hey, Tony." — Heath (16:42)
• Origin of the name:
  • Tony's name is a nod to both Mariah’s great-grandfather (Antonio) and Heath’s grandfather (Carl).
  • "We waited... we liked all the names we had, but just there was not one that was just like, that's it. So, we waited and waited, and... Tony Carlo, that would be sick." — Heath (36:52)
  • Naming was a last-minute event at the hospital, under pressure to fill out the birth certificate.
  • Emotional moment: Heath and Mariah decided on "Tony" and both started crying, knowing it was the right fit.
  • "As soon as we said the name Mariah and I just started bawling and, like, knew immediately that was it." — Heath (37:52)
• Baby details:
  • Tony has a full head of hair ("the mullet flow out the back")(16:08); noted for being "such a good baby"—rarely cries except at diaper changes.
  • Plans for Zane to visit, possibly even move closer.

Timestamp: Presenter Reaction

• [15:01] — The baby appears on camera; everyone reacts emotionally.
• [16:42] — Heath announces baby's name on air.
• [22:39] — Health describes his feelings as a new father—“It’s unreal… So hard to put into words because it is unlike anything I’ve ever felt.”
• [23:10] — “I’ve cried every day since he’s been born.” — Heath

3. Heath & Mariah’s Birth Story

(24:28–33:58)

• Mariah’s calmness: She was over a week past due; when her water broke, she was shockingly chill. "She comes back, she sits next to me and she's like, I think my water broke." — Heath (25:14)
• Stereotypical father panic vs. Mariah’s composure: Mariah wanted to finish their TV show episode before heading to the hospital.
• Timeline speed-run:
  • Labor began late night, they did chores and drank coffee the next morning; contractions escalated.
  • At the hospital, Mariah was already 7cm dilated.
  • Heath almost missed the birth while completing paperwork.
  • "I run, I'm sprinting down the hallway. I get to the room and it is full blown starting, like it's happening. And dude, it was the most incredible thing I've ever been able to experience." — Heath (30:56)
• Heath cut the umbilical cord, experienced some surprises (“they didn’t warn me it was gonna, like, squirt”).
• Overall, very fast and smooth delivery.
  • "We got to the hospital at 7, got up to the room at 7:15. I went down for five minutes... Baby was out at 7:30." — Heath (31:35)

4. Early Days of Fatherhood

(33:58–44:26)

• Emotional adjustment: Overwhelming love, new sense of identity, deepened relationship with Mariah.
• Strangeness of being left alone with a newborn:
  • "You're just sitting there with him... You don't give him back... and you're like, holding him. He's feeding." — Heath (34:13)
• Drivings fears and protective instincts:
  • "I've never been so stressed and focused and proper while driving since my driver's test." — Heath (39:10)
• First baby outing: Italian restaurant as a family.

5. Baby's Personality, Parenting Realities & Humor

(41:06–44:42)

• Tony is described as easygoing, only crying when his diaper needs changing.
• Sleeplessness and emotional moments:
  • "You're feeding them every two, three hours. You're changing diapies. I'm watching him like a hawk. Just, like, staring. I can't stop staring." — Heath (43:56)
• Heath’s surprise at his own comfort with diapers, noting it’s different when it’s your own kid.
• Discussion of parents who lack patience, the need to love your kid:
  • "Because you love your baby. There’s fucking parents out there that push these babies out, and they don't even fucking like the baby." — Zane (41:58)

6. Parenting, Discipline, and Societal Trends

(79:55–81:55)

• Parenting advice from Leah (experienced nanny):
  • "Just talk to them like they're just a human."
  • "Kids need structure... a healthy fear of your parents."
• Zane and Heath push back on anti-discipline trends:
  • “Discipline is so important... gentle parenting is not always effective.”
• Heath: “I had a very healthy fear of my dad... that prevented me from doing so much bad.”

7. Side Tangents & Classic Unfiltered Humor

(44:47–end)

• Australian wildlife & travel: Spiders, snakes, birds, and beaches (“Jellyfish sting season” hallucinations), plus talk of Zane’s upcoming trip.
  • "Have you seen the spiders on TikTok?" — Zane (52:30)
  • "Australians are just so fun in general." — Leah (49:34)
• Random hair journeys: Bleaching, perms, and hat addiction.
  • "I'm on a hair journey right now." — Zane (66:11)
• Movies tangent: Discussion of Anaconda, Snakes on a Plane, and the existential dread of space documentary visuals.
  • "When I first watched Anaconda, I thought it was like a mythical creature." — Zane (57:05)
• Eating placentas, baby care gadgets, and parental anxieties: Heath's lighthearted account of baby “mustard squirts,” umbilical cord stump removal, and uncertainty about infant monitors.
  • "His umbilical cord fell off last night… I put it in a little bag." — Heath (78:29)
• Existential crises about the scale of the universe and the age of dinosaurs: Zane: "How can you look at a bone and be like 60 million years old? ...It just sounds like religion." (63:25)

8. Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• "It is unreal... Like a part of you becomes unlocked that never existed." — Heath (22:39)
• "I've cried every day since he's been born." — Heath (23:10)
• "We call him Tony. There's a little Tony. Hey Tony!" — Heath (16:42)
• "As soon as we said the name, Mariah and I just started bawling and, like, knew immediately that was it." — Heath (37:52)
• "I have never been so stressed and focused and proper while driving since my driver's test." — Heath (39:10)
• "You're feeding them every two, three hours. You're changing diapies. I'm watching him like a hawk." — Heath (43:56)

9. Practical Parenting Takeaways

• Heath’s learning curve: Relying on quick research, advice from friends, and the internet—"My Google history, my TikTok history? Just all newborn shit." (82:42)
• Top advice from nanny Leah: Talk to babies as humans; structure and discipline are key ("Kids need structure.").
• Everyone is still learning as they go: "We're just learning as we go." — Heath (82:29)

10. Outro & Next Episode Tease

(86:51–88:17)

• Tease for further, more detailed discussion of the birth story in the next episode (especially with Mariah).
• Gratitude for support, especially for Heath and baby Tony.
• Playful musings on how "parenthood" changes you—but not your core self.

Episode Highlights by Timestamp

| Timestamp | Segment | |-----------|---------| | 01:00–04:55 | Host banter, HomeGoods, goat jokes | | 08:10–10:15 | Patreon, new studio, haircuts, new year energy | | 10:15–20:00 | FaceTime with Matt, baby Tony’s reveal, name unveiled | | 22:39–23:10 | Heath’s emotions about being a dad (“cried every day”) | | 24:28–33:58 | The calm, fast birth story ("I think my water broke...") | | 36:52–37:52 | Why “Tony”/“Tony Carlo” was the perfect name | | 39:10–40:01 | Heath's post-birth driving paranoia | | 43:56–44:26 | Sleeplessness, staring at the baby, diaper duty | | 66:11–68:49 | Zane’s ongoing “hair journey” | | 78:29–78:37 | Tony’s umbilical cord stump falls off (“put it in a little bag”) | | 81:00–82:29 | Leah’s practical baby advice; structure and discipline | | 86:51–88:17 | Closing thanks and teases for future discussions |

Final Thoughts

This episode marks a turning point for Heath and the podcast as the focus shifts (for now) from party stories and misadventures to sleepless nights, parenthood, and the emotional magnitude of bringing a new life into the world. It's hilarious, heartfelt, and “unfiltered” all the way through—an emotional and entertaining primer for anyone entering a new phase of life.

Congratulations, Heath & Mariah — and welcome, Tony!