https://simplecast.com The Next Cheneration Michael Chen is about to have a child for the very first time. His brother David wants to know exactly what that's like. In this quasi-weekly podcast, the two discuss the highs, lows, and learnings from fatherhood. Advice, encouragement, or criticism? Email us at thenextcheneration(AT)gmail.com 2021 en Mon, 19 Aug 2024 21:01:12 +0000 Mon, 19 Aug 2024 21:01:22 +0000 https://www.thenextcheneration.com The Next Cheneration https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/16ddc50b-ebac-48d3-8a08-72f1c2070b3e/8ceb48db-7911-4593-b3b5-e54f2da09eda/3000x3000/nextchenerationfinal.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://www.thenextcheneration.com episodic Michael Chen is about to have a child for the very first time. His brother David wants to know exactly what that's like. In this quasi-weekly podcast, the two discuss the highs, lows, and learnings from fatherhood. Advice, encouragement, or criticism? Email us at thenextcheneration(AT)gmail.com David Chen true https://feeds.simplecast.com/kKJOkV6_ David Chen thenextcheneration@gmail.com c5e633f6-d177-4d7c-9370-5e2572f1cc93 The Last Vestiges of Your Childfree Life Are Gone Michael is about to have a new baby! This week! In this episode, he reflects on fatherhood so far and his emotions about having a second child.

]]> Mon, 19 Aug 2024 21:01:12 +0000 thenextcheneration@gmail.com (David Chen) https://www.thenextcheneration.com/episodes/the-last-vestiges-of-your-childfree-life-are-gone-iVmSaQGN Michael is about to have a new baby! This week! In this episode, he reflects on fatherhood so far and his emotions about having a second child.

]]> The Last Vestiges of Your Childfree Life Are Gone David Chen 01:00:28 Michael is about to have a new baby! This week! In this episode, he reflects on fatherhood so far and his emotions about having a second child. Michael is about to have a new baby! This week! In this episode, he reflects on fatherhood so far and his emotions about having a second child. true full 20 1 e1af3ac0-8254-4323-a089-08b66b31b5cb What I'm Able To Give Michael reflects on 2022 and what he's learned about being a father this year. 

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]]> Fri, 30 Dec 2022 05:52:00 +0000 thenextcheneration@gmail.com (David Chen) https://www.thenextcheneration.com/episodes/what-im-able-to-give-KbG_zMx6 Michael reflects on 2022 and what he's learned about being a father this year. 

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]]> What I'm Able To Give David Chen 01:00:10 Michael reflects on 2022 and what he's learned about being a father this year. Michael reflects on 2022 and what he's learned about being a father this year. true full 19 1 fc5482bd-8fce-4ce8-9353-2cfc1f6b75a9 Things You Don't Want Diseases On Michael and his family make a big move to be with the Chens in Seattle.

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]]> Mon, 19 Sep 2022 19:47:59 +0000 thenextcheneration@gmail.com (David Chen) https://www.thenextcheneration.com/episodes/things-you-dont-want-diseases-on-C2aQsvwB Michael and his family make a big move to be with the Chens in Seattle.

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]]> Things You Don't Want Diseases On David Chen 00:18:25 Michael and his family make a big move to be with the Chens in Seattle. Michael and his family make a big move to be with the Chens in Seattle. true full 18 1 3c62a886-cc54-4219-88a8-5acf68b9e74a I Call Them Microsleeps David and Michael reflect on one year in Michael son's life.

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]]> Sun, 20 Feb 2022 05:25:43 +0000 thenextcheneration@gmail.com (David Chen) https://www.thenextcheneration.com/episodes/i-call-them-microsleeps-DtkWy0Qv David and Michael reflect on one year in Michael son's life.

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]]> I Call Them Microsleeps David Chen 00:50:45 David and Michael reflect on one year in Michael son's life. David and Michael reflect on one year in Michael son's life. true full 17 1 dc03ccdb-6b8f-4167-8b48-201f817cf4fb Interactivity-to-Work Ratio David and Michael talk about how Michael's son has reached a great age, whether kids recognize themselves in screens and on mirrors, and also about the general thoughtfulness of parents in raising children.

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]]> Tue, 14 Dec 2021 05:23:42 +0000 thenextcheneration@gmail.com (David Chen) https://www.thenextcheneration.com/episodes/interactivity-to-work-ratio-cSqKzDAA David and Michael talk about how Michael's son has reached a great age, whether kids recognize themselves in screens and on mirrors, and also about the general thoughtfulness of parents in raising children.

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]]> Interactivity-to-Work Ratio David Chen 00:38:56 David and Michael talk about how Michael's son has reached a great age, whether kids recognize themselves in screens and on mirrors, and also about the thoughtfulness of parents in raising children. David and Michael talk about how Michael's son has reached a great age, whether kids recognize themselves in screens and on mirrors, and also about the thoughtfulness of parents in raising children. true full 16 1 55176c2b-b750-4741-a8fd-9fde88a017d1 I Need To Live Somewhere David and Michael discuss what month 9 is like, what changes have happened in the child's life since last time, and reflect on the treacherous homebuying market right now. 

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]]> Sun, 17 Oct 2021 04:56:03 +0000 thenextcheneration@gmail.com (David Chen) https://www.thenextcheneration.com/episodes/i-need-to-live-somewhere-yF_bKqZQ David and Michael discuss what month 9 is like, what changes have happened in the child's life since last time, and reflect on the treacherous homebuying market right now. 

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]]> I Need To Live Somewhere David Chen 01:01:43 David and Michael discuss what month 9 is like, what changes have happened in the child's life since last time, and reflect on the treacherous homebuying market right now. David and Michael discuss what month 9 is like, what changes have happened in the child's life since last time, and reflect on the treacherous homebuying market right now. true full 15 1 1fcf6cef-185f-472c-8712-99cb8d9bb844 Low-Level Dread A quick episode: David checks in with Michael about daycare, COVID, and what else Michael is worried about these days.

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]]> Wed, 1 Sep 2021 23:53:45 +0000 thenextcheneration@gmail.com (David Chen) https://www.thenextcheneration.com/episodes/low-level-dread-bpa_mrHL A quick episode: David checks in with Michael about daycare, COVID, and what else Michael is worried about these days.

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]]> Low-Level Dread David Chen 00:23:55 A quick episode: David checks in with Michael about daycare, COVID, and what else Michael is worried about these days. A quick episode: David checks in with Michael about daycare, COVID, and what else Michael is worried about these days. true full 14 1 2d865a5d-6467-4fef-b77f-0f49d4841856 Sleep Training David and the family visit Michael! And Michael discusses what it's like to sleep train a baby.

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]]> Thu, 22 Jul 2021 05:47:46 +0000 thenextcheneration@gmail.com (David Chen) https://www.thenextcheneration.com/episodes/sleep-training-NsIsDOIj David and the family visit Michael! And Michael discusses what it's like to sleep train a baby.

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]]> Sleep Training David Chen 00:52:38 David and the family visit Michael! And Michael discusses what it's like to sleep train a baby. David and the family visit Michael! And Michael discusses what it's like to sleep train a baby. true full 13 1 4da06891-bdb9-4bd3-8f48-8ab6f14b514c The Building Weight After month 4, David and Michael discuss Michael's mental health. Plus: a visit from one of the in-laws. 

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]]> Sun, 13 Jun 2021 00:32:20 +0000 thenextcheneration@gmail.com (David Chen) https://www.thenextcheneration.com/episodes/the-building-weight-D35MXpka After month 4, David and Michael discuss Michael's mental health. Plus: a visit from one of the in-laws. 

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]]> The Building Weight David Chen 00:41:32 After month 4, David and Michael discuss Michael's mental health. Plus: a visit from one of the in-laws. After month 4, David and Michael discuss Michael's mental health. Plus: a visit from one of the in-laws. true full 12 1 becfaa47-e0f6-4db4-a555-e605782e14d8 Reflux David and Michael discuss Michael's son getting reflux and what it's like to go house-hunting in this market.

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]]> Sun, 9 May 2021 17:52:02 +0000 thenextcheneration@gmail.com (David Chen) https://www.thenextcheneration.com/episodes/reflux-WijKRoi0 David and Michael discuss Michael's son getting reflux and what it's like to go house-hunting in this market.

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]]> Reflux David Chen 00:53:34 David and Michael discuss Michael's son getting reflux and what it's like to go house-hunting in this market. David and Michael discuss Michael's son getting reflux and what it's like to go house-hunting in this market. true full 11 1 c87c4f85-8eda-42b8-b9b6-5e9ef4984d86 It's Hard Being a Baby David and Michael talk about why it's hard to be a baby, and some recent tragic events that have shaped their ways of thinking.

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]]> Sun, 11 Apr 2021 17:26:42 +0000 thenextcheneration@gmail.com (David Chen) https://www.thenextcheneration.com/episodes/its-hard-being-a-baby-__gC1Igm David and Michael talk about why it's hard to be a baby, and some recent tragic events that have shaped their ways of thinking.

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]]> It's Hard Being a Baby David Chen 00:40:43 David and Michael talk about why it's hard to be a baby, and some recent tragic events that have shaped their ways of thinking. David and Michael talk about why it's hard to be a baby, and some recent tragic events that have shaped their ways of thinking. true full 10 1 2e912710-cac1-43aa-ab0d-36fcb7798523 The Crying Curve David and Michael discuss the infant crying curve. Then, Michael reflects on when he'll feel safe having family visitors.

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]]> Sun, 28 Mar 2021 03:13:11 +0000 thenextcheneration@gmail.com (David Chen) https://www.thenextcheneration.com/episodes/the-crying-curve-fZw7bspx David and Michael discuss the infant crying curve. Then, Michael reflects on when he'll feel safe having family visitors.

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]]> The Crying Curve David Chen 00:40:41 David and Michael discuss the infant crying curve. Then, Michael reflects on when he'll feel safe having family visitors. David and Michael discuss the infant crying curve. Then, Michael reflects on when he'll feel safe having family visitors. true full 9 1 0164b9d1-20a1-4879-83af-a660ebd54b1e One Month In Mike and David discuss what his routine is like one month in, dealing with advice from parents, and the decision to let vaccinated people visit.

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]]> Sat, 6 Mar 2021 19:24:24 +0000 thenextcheneration@gmail.com (David Chen) https://www.thenextcheneration.com/episodes/one-month-in-m0y_HTHL Mike and David discuss what his routine is like one month in, dealing with advice from parents, and the decision to let vaccinated people visit.

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]]> One Month In David Chen 00:45:51 Mike and David discuss what his routine is like one month in, dealing with advice from parents, and the decision to let vaccinated people visit. Mike and David discuss what his routine is like one month in, dealing with advice from parents, and the decision to let vaccinated people visit. true full 8 1 a6beec41-a754-4444-a1f3-336c82e2af87 The Snoo David and Michael talk about the first two weeks of the baby's life, and whether or not to acquire a device called The Snoo.

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]]> Sun, 21 Feb 2021 20:21:21 +0000 thenextcheneration@gmail.com (David Chen) https://www.thenextcheneration.com/episodes/the-snoo-8hi38uG9 David and Michael talk about the first two weeks of the baby's life, and whether or not to acquire a device called The Snoo.

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]]> The Snoo David Chen 00:48:08 David and Michael talk about the first two weeks of the baby's life, and whether or not to acquire a device called The Snoo. David and Michael talk about the first two weeks of the baby's life, and whether or not to acquire a device called The Snoo. true full 7 1 609e4879-9c21-4251-a5ea-001243b8e6d8 The Pass Not Taken (with Justin Kaufman) David talks with his friend Justin Kaufman about his drive home today.

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]]> Wed, 17 Feb 2021 06:02:19 +0000 thenextcheneration@gmail.com (David Chen) https://www.thenextcheneration.com/episodes/the-pass-not-taken-with-justin-kaufman-3V7_dCvn David talks with his friend Justin Kaufman about his drive home today.

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]]> The Pass Not Taken (with Justin Kaufman) David Chen 00:30:43 David talks with his friend Justin Kaufman about his drive home today. David talks with his friend Justin Kaufman about his drive home today. true bonus 1 38941e07-73e0-425e-9c77-a94963a6956d The Birth (Part 2) Michael recounts the aftermath of the birth, how his priorities are changing in light of his son's birth, how he and JC chose his son's name, their social strategy for the birth announcement, and what Michael is learning about newborns. Plus, Michael and David muse on the division of labor in households.

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]]> Mon, 15 Feb 2021 01:47:30 +0000 thenextcheneration@gmail.com (David Chen) https://www.thenextcheneration.com/episodes/the-birth-part-2-4B9EDchx Michael recounts the aftermath of the birth, how his priorities are changing in light of his son's birth, how he and JC chose his son's name, their social strategy for the birth announcement, and what Michael is learning about newborns. Plus, Michael and David muse on the division of labor in households.

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]]> The Birth (Part 2) David Chen 01:02:55 Michael recounts the aftermath of the birth, how his priorities are changing in light of his son's birth, how he and JC chose his son's name, their social strategy for the birth announcement, and what Michael is learning about newborns. Plus, Michael and David muse on the division of labor in households. Michael recounts the aftermath of the birth, how his priorities are changing in light of his son's birth, how he and JC chose his son's name, their social strategy for the birth announcement, and what Michael is learning about newborns. Plus, Michael and David muse on the division of labor in households. true full 6 1 bd92bc8e-bcb9-4d99-b2f0-b5e1d479a08f The Birth (Part 1) Michael and JC's child was born! Hooray! But the path there was not a smooth one. In this episode, Michael describes the challenging and at-times harrowing path this birth took.

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]]> Sat, 13 Feb 2021 01:46:00 +0000 thenextcheneration@gmail.com (David Chen) https://www.thenextcheneration.com/episodes/the-birth-part-1-SIHXy1TL Michael and JC's child was born! Hooray! But the path there was not a smooth one. In this episode, Michael describes the challenging and at-times harrowing path this birth took.

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]]> The Birth (Part 1) David Chen 00:38:14 Michael and JC's child was born! Hooray! But the path there was not a smooth one. In this episode, Michael describes the challenging and at-times harrowing path this birth took. Michael and JC's child was born! Hooray! But the path there was not a smooth one. In this episode, Michael describes the challenging and at-times harrowing path this birth took. true full 5 1 b8efc602-3c44-4c1a-824d-1e89a83d338a Induction Day JC is getting induced today! David and Michael discuss this momentous occasion and Mike and JC's social media strategy for their child.

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]]> Thu, 4 Feb 2021 19:09:39 +0000 thenextcheneration@gmail.com (David Chen) https://www.thenextcheneration.com/episodes/induction-day-capD8Nrl JC is getting induced today! David and Michael discuss this momentous occasion and Mike and JC's social media strategy for their child.

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]]> Induction Day David Chen 00:36:54 JC is getting induced today! David and Michael discuss this momentous occasion and Mike and JC's social media strategy for their child. JC is getting induced today! David and Michael discuss this momentous occasion and Mike and JC's social media strategy for their child. true full 4 1 1c640df5-611d-4a86-9d98-03ed0b409557 What 2020 Was Like Michael and David discuss their reflections on the past year and what it was like when Michael realized he and his wife were pregnant during a time of great tumult.

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]]> Thu, 28 Jan 2021 07:27:43 +0000 thenextcheneration@gmail.com (David Chen) https://www.thenextcheneration.com/episodes/what-2020-was-like-Tcx4RyLT Michael and David discuss their reflections on the past year and what it was like when Michael realized he and his wife were pregnant during a time of great tumult.

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]]> What 2020 Was Like David Chen 00:48:53 Michael and David discuss their reflections on the past year and what it was like when Michael realized he and his wife were pregnant during a time of great tumult. Michael and David discuss their reflections on the past year and what it was like when Michael realized he and his wife were pregnant during a time of great tumult. true full 3 1 0f998608-41d4-4acf-951f-dc0ede6d57ee The Plan David talks with Michael about the plan for delivery day, meditation apps, and hospital protocol in the time of COVID. 

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]]> Sun, 24 Jan 2021 02:42:23 +0000 thenextcheneration@gmail.com (David Chen) https://www.thenextcheneration.com/episodes/the-plan-oQwe_sUH David talks with Michael about the plan for delivery day, meditation apps, and hospital protocol in the time of COVID. 

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]]> The Plan David Chen 00:40:32 David talks with Michael about the plan for delivery day, meditation apps, and hospital protocol in the time of COVID. David talks with Michael about the plan for delivery day, meditation apps, and hospital protocol in the time of COVID. true full 2 1 49739455-82a9-4419-823f-9d4980befd19 So You're Having a Baby In the very first episode of The Next Cheneration, David and Michael discuss Michael's hopes, dreams, and fears as he embarks on one of life's biggest journeys: having a child.

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]]> Mon, 18 Jan 2021 20:49:01 +0000 thenextcheneration@gmail.com (David Chen) https://www.thenextcheneration.com/episodes/hopes-dreams-and-fears-qSzmYkJ9 In the very first episode of The Next Cheneration, David and Michael discuss Michael's hopes, dreams, and fears as he embarks on one of life's biggest journeys: having a child.

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]]> So You're Having a Baby David Chen 00:48:11 In the very first episode of The Next Cheneration, David and Michael discuss Michael's hopes, dreams, and fears as he embarks on one of life's biggest journeys: having a child. In the very first episode of The Next Cheneration, David and Michael discuss Michael's hopes, dreams, and fears as he embarks on one of life's biggest journeys: having a child. true full 1 1