In this special crossover episode, John and Rick join forces with Chris and Paul from the VentThis Podcast for a wild ride through dad life, streaming disasters, and household rage moments only a parent could understand.

From the pain of empty shampoo bottles to the betrayal of dry cereal and missing toilet paper, this episode is a hilarious look at the everyday chaos we all pretend not to lose our minds over.

Highlights include:

• The art of dad venting • Streaming cliffhangers that never pay off • Petty household frustrations every dad will relate to • Party guests using the curtains for… WHAT?! • TV shows we loved—and those that failed us

Buckle up—this is middle-aged madness at its finest.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Episode 30 Begins! 00:39 – Intro: Meet Chris and Paul from VentThis 01:17 – How The Mack & G Show Started 04:12 – Are Dads Too Soft? A Parenting Debate 06:46 – The Great Empty Package Vent 08:09 – Shampoo Bottles, Sneaky Tricks, and TP Theft 11:18 – Kids’ Wasteful Habits (and Dad Solutions) 12:45 – Big Toothpaste, Big Shampoo, Big TP 15:02 – The Curtain Incident at a Teen Party 19:01 – Who Leaves One Sip of OJ? 20:00 – Cereal Without Milk: A Dad Tragedy 21:06 – Rick's Ice Water with Oreos Controversy 27:02 – Streaming Shows That Lost Us 30:45 – Great Shows That Didn’t Get Renewed 32:59 – Weekly Drops vs Binge Releases 36:43 – White Lotus: Brilliant or Overrated? 39:51 – Modern Family, Sitcoms, and Dad Comfort TV 41:12 – Phil Dunphy = Johnny Mack? 42:04 – VentThis Call-In Challenge

Links & Mentions:

VentThis Podcast on YouTube VentThis Instagram Night Sky (Amazon Prime) White Lotus (HBO)

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In this summer-themed episode, Johnny Mack and Ricky G crack open the cold drinks and dive into their favorite warm-weather memories. From old-school pool days and Red Sox on the radio to grilling hacks and public water park trauma, this episode is packed with dad-life stories and relatable laughs.

They also explore what summer looks like today—whether it’s SharkTivity apps, fighting over thermostat settings, or debating the true MVP of dessert: slush or ice cream.

Highlights include:

• Hitting at Fenway Park (with an audience!) • Classic 1980s pool and beach traditions • Thermostat wars & lawn mowing rituals • Water park horror stories (flip-flops required) • Ice cream vs. slush: the ultimate dad decision

Fire up the grill and join us for a laid-back episode full of nostalgia, honesty, and laughs.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro & green screen experiment 01:41 Recap: Vent This podcast appearance 02:39 Upcoming collab: The Midlifers podcast 04:00 Johnny hosts Father’s Day trivia 04:40 Ricky hits at Fenway Park 06:26 Local softball league kickoff 07:26 Childhood pool stories & summer freedom 09:20 River Beach, Biankey’s pizza, and Kelly’s chowder 12:04 Cape Cod vacations & pond swimming 14:28 Summer baseball burnout & AC battles 18:00 Slip ‘n slides, sprinklers, and city hydrants 21:00 Pet memories: Tiger the special cat 24:00 Red Sox radio nostalgia & Pedro/Clemens 26:39 Favorite summer songs: Will Smith, Van Halen, Go-Go’s 30:38 Adult summers, Cape trips & SharkTivity 34:09 Jaws trauma & favorite shark movies 35:00 Softball brotherhood in Boxford 36:21 Cookout vs. BBQ: the real difference 37:03 Hamburger or hot dog? 38:17 Ice cream vs. slush debate 41:00 Mowing the lawn = dad therapy 43:02 Renting pools & Airbnb drama 47:23 Public pool horror & Action Park documentary 50:22 Grilling favorites: sausages, steak, and toasted buns 55:00 “Make you a plate” meaning & grilling hacks 1:02:02 Hot dog tips, fried bologna & watermelon tricks 1:04:30 How to support the show & what’s next

Links & Mentions:

Class Action Park Documentary (HBO) Sharktivity App – Atlantic White Shark Conservancy Friends Talking Shop Podcast The Midlifers Podcast

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In this episode, Johnny Mack and Ricky G get nostalgic—and a little fired up—as they look back at “Things We Don’t Do Anymore.” From payphones to floppy disks and Blockbuster to pen pals, this is a dad-centric trip down memory lane packed with laughs, gripes, and the occasional sentimental moment.

They also debate which old-school habits we actually miss… and make bold predictions about what today’s kids will never do by the time they’re our age.

Highlights include:

• Growing up with landlines and dial-up modems • Forgotten school projects like pen pals and microfiche • Renting VHS tapes and the smell of a video store • Walkmans, Scholastic Book Club, and printed maps • What will our kids stop doing in 30 years?

Stick around for classic dad commentary, retro reflections, and what’s next for The Mack & G Show.

Timestamps:

00:00 Episode 28 Begins! 02:08 Midlife Podcast Collaboration Tease 04:25 Action Hero Bracket Preview 05:56 Today’s Topic: Things We Don’t Do Anymore 07:30 Payphones, Car Phones, and Corded Landlines 10:42 Kids Taking Over CarPlay & Music Battles 14:34 Pen Pals & Childhood Disappointments 18:01 Scholastic Book Club & Book Nostalgia 20:05 Physical Maps, AAA TripTiks & Navigation Memories 23:30 Traveler’s Checks, Paper Tickets, and Phone Books 26:00 Typewriters, Microfiche, and Floppy Disks 31:12 Blockbuster, VHS Rentals & LaserDiscs 33:33 Developing Film & Disposable Cameras 35:30 CDs, Vinyl, and Record Stores 37:28 Going to the Movies & Marvel Obsession 42:20 What Our Kids Won’t Do in 30 Years 46:54 Things We Miss vs. Glad Are Gone 50:00 Sneak Peek: Upcoming Guests & Action Hero Bracket 51:07 Patreon Plug & Final Sign-Off

Links & Mentions:

The Midlifers on YouTube Gary Gulman (Ode to the Discman) Gary Gulman (The Greatest Smartphone Story Ever Told) Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat: Mastering the Elements of Good Cooking

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