Sleep-Deprived Story Time
By Matthew Carlock
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Join me as I go over the "What?!", "...how?" and "WHY?" stories of my parenting life and what I’ve learned about raising kids, fatherhood, and myself along the way. SDST is part what happens when I make up a story on-the-fly at the end of the day as I am nodding off, and part the life parents lead in perpetuity -with interviews and laughs galore along the way- let’s get on with
Sleep-Deprived Story Time Feb 26, 2022
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S3:E10- Treehouse of injuries
I spent a large part of summer, building a treehouse and getting injured in the process. I recap series 3 and fingers crossed I can get more done during the school year.
Aug 07, 202316:17
S3:E9 - A reading from a short story
Yeah, I missed a recording! As penance here is a reading from a short story that I am writing called the unwanted. There’s five chapters written so far this is part one.
Jul 31, 202319:10
S3:E8- When you are not you (Identity theft sucks)
I finish the story about what happened after my phone was lost/stolen, how we found out, the impact on our bank accounts, and other things. I end it with how to protect yourself, and what to do if it happens to you.
Jul 24, 202322:05
S3:E7- Disney Vacay!
I go for what it’s like traveling with two kids to the happiest place on earth, and go over why it’s one of the most stressful things you will do as a parent. I end with a bunch of tips about how to make vacations at certain places worth it.
Jul 17, 202322:41
S3:E6 - To internet or NOT to internet
When your up at 2am with a crying kid, scrolling through articles, stores, or social media, the internet can feel like your only friend… or should I say frenemy?
Jul 10, 202320:36
S3:E5- Ears and floor fooods
Update on how the ear tooth surgery went. (*whisper voice*it went well), and is it really bad to let your kids eat off the floor? YES! But how bad really?
Jul 03, 202319:20
S3:E4- SUMMER!!
Live questions and comments from parents trying to unwind! What are you most proud of teaching your kid? Also starting subscriber only episodes, get them while there hot! podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-carlock/subscribe
Jun 26, 202325:25
S3:E3- What you don’t expect when you’re expecting
What I didn’t know about having a kid or kids when becoming a dad that I kind of wish I did. Pay attention to your feelings! Also starting subscriber only episodes, get them while there hot! podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-carlock/subscribe
Jun 19, 202333:43
S3:E2- Year of Pestilence
The year of pestilence! All the sicknesses… From stomach bugs to the ever present ear infection I discuss the types of sickness we’ve encountered in just three months and what we’ve had to do to cope. Also an inside look at the research into getting ear tubes for your kids. Also starting subscriber only episodes, get them while there hot! podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-carlock/subscribe
Jun 12, 202323:48
S3:E1 - Poop! 💩 Clean up on aisle … all of them?
Poop, what to expect past potty training, and tips for cleaning. Also starting subscriber only episodes, get them while there hot! podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-carlock/subscribe
Jun 05, 202314:35
S3:P2 - Previewing harder
This time, it’s personal! Here is a short clip of me interviewing family members! Also starting subscriber only episodes, get them while there hot! podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-carlock/subscribe
May 31, 202304:42
Series 3 Preview!
Enjoy a short preview of what’s to come! Here yours truly, some friendly, familiar voices, and some new voices! New episodes for series 3 begin June 5, 2023 every Monday at 8 AM! Also starting subscriber only episodes, get them while there hot! podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-carlock/subscribe
May 28, 202307:59
S2:E13- Days of the new
Things have been a changing for us! I’m adjusting the format (possibly permanently, perhaps not) all due to the ever fluctuating roller coaster that is our lives! Kids change their routines as they get older, thus so do parents. For 10 weeks 9pm is for running, suddenly, on a dime, it’s for feeding and recovering. Also starting subscriber only episodes, get them while there hot! podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-carlock/subscribe
Aug 15, 202217:28
S2:E12- (not just) One Direction
Ever feel pulled in multiple directions at once? As a parent it goes doubly so, and never lets up. That’s actually good news!… with a healthy mix skepticism.
Aug 08, 202210:16
S2:E11- The holy Triumvirate!
Sleep, Exercise, or passion projects? You can only choose one!
Aug 01, 202210:09
S2:E10 - White Lies (pt 3)
The thrilling conclusion to the conversation with my friends Becca and Nessa concerning lies to Kidz.
Jul 18, 202229:18
S2:E9 - White Lies (pt 2)
Continuing the conversation with Becca and Nessa about White Lies to our kids.
Jul 07, 202217:57
S2:E8 - White Lies (pt 1)
I talk with my friends Becca and Nessa about lying to our kids and what that’s like on our end versus when we were kids.
Jul 04, 202223:56
S2:E7- Iron Maiden and Godzilla + friends
Be aware of how you react when disciplinary action is “required” and your in your feels. A retelling of the Godzilla story.
Jul 01, 202215:40
S2:E6 - Talking head and the Cardinal Wind family
Precision of language is important when dealing with a brain that’s learning to function. Weird story about a wind family.
Jun 28, 202213:25
S2:E5- Rage against your machine - Herman returns
Name your anxiety, fear, whatever! Call out what is stopping you from being the best parent!
Jun 23, 202217:14
S2:E4- hall or oats, black widow and aliens
It’s all about choices and helping kids realize and make good ones. Black winner and alien story
Jun 20, 202220:06
S2:E3- Loving Spoonfuls and Jet
Handling when your oldest starts acting out and a story about Jet saving things…
Jun 16, 202218:07
S2:E2 - WHAM?
Differences in raising two kids. What I remembered, what I forgot, what's new, what's old. Cave bear?
Jun 13, 202219:09
Ch.11 - Not on my watch!
Bo gets to the party and news of Leia spreads.
Jun 09, 202216:40
S2:E1 - New kid on the block
I'm back! What happened? Why've I been gone? WHAT HAVE I LEARNED?!?!?!? Forest friends…
Jun 06, 202215:08
Ch. 10 - Ghost Fears
Bo tried to sort his feelings from his kid’s when then he finds out the strange occurrence in his room isn’t such an anomaly after all.
May 30, 202216:06
Ch. 9 - Moving on
After Bo relives the traumatic evening Henri finally returns to tell her big news, and then tries to explain everything to the Council.
May 23, 202218:30
Ch 8 - “The good ‘ol days”
But explains a little bit more about how the community works but news about Max’s fight changes his plans for helping Leia later.
May 16, 202219:22
Ch 7- The Fight
Bo and Henri share an afternoon moment before news about Max bursts into the room and throws a wrench in Bo’s plans to help Leia.
May 09, 202217:33
Ch 6- MYNBS prt 2
Bo and Henri learn about Leia and who is taking her place. But Bo sees through her tough show and wants to check on his old partner. She confirms his fears, while Henri feels she’s dodged a bullet by not being picked to join the Council next.
May 04, 202211:23
Ch 6- May your night be short (prt 1)
Bo and Henri learn about Leia and who is taking her place. But Bo sees through her tough show and wants to check on his old partner. She confirms his fears, while Henri feels she’s dodged a bullet by not being picked to join the Council next.
May 02, 202214:15
Ch.5- The Community
We are introduced to the Defender community at large (is that a shark Defender? Why so many bears?) AND what the big urgency is all about.
Apr 25, 202220:09
Ch.4- Sibling Rivalry
Bo, the consummate older brother figure, never misses an opportunity to teach his younger “sibling“ Henri a lesson about being a Defender.
Apr 18, 202219:30
Ch.3- Awake
What happens after the dream? Max wakes up and so does Bo!
Apr 11, 202210:16
Ch 2- The Night Fear
When the dreams are bad, the monsters come. Bo protects Max, but not without cost.
Apr 04, 202212:39
Ch 1- The Dream
Dreams whisk us away from this world to a place where anything is possible, even nightmares… Luckily, your Defender always has your back.
Mar 30, 202213:29
S1:E30- Season Recap & PJ-Avengers
Season recap and a story about PJmasks with a special visit by Avengers. New kid on the way so now is as good a time as any to take a short break. But don’t worry bonus episodes are on the way!
Mar 17, 202219:25
S1:E29- Rooftop ramble and a story about Godzilla and friends
A little of this, a little of that. I talk about preparing for new kid and how we’re dealing with stress. Also a story about Godzilla, his Godzilla family, and some Godzilla-friends.
Mar 14, 202212:53
S1:E28- Absorbing kid friendly behaviors and Herman the Bumblebee
Parents act differently when kids are around and after awhile even when kids aren’t around… and a story about a big bumbling bumblebee
Mar 10, 202214:40
S1:E27- The Dorkening comes for all parents and the ladybug family.
The dorkifying of parents and a story about a ladybug family.
Mar 09, 202215:10
S1:E26- Life lessons from Jay with James, and explorers pt 4
What we’ve learned from Jay and the thrilling, albeit abrupt, ending to our explorers story!
Mar 03, 202220:50
S1:E25- Teachable moments with John… explorers (pt2)
More teachable moment examples, and our intrepid adventurers find themselves sliding into a sinking spot!
Feb 28, 202220:32
Jay’s Eulogy “Shit! The Jay and Matt Show”
This is the full, uncut, uncensored version of the remembrance I read at Jay’s memorial/funeral service. PG-13- I do swear here and there.
Feb 26, 202213:32
S1:E24- Life lessons we took from Jay and are applying to parenting and Explorers (pt 1)!
We have so many teachable moments with our kids. And I begin the saga of the jungle explorers. What mysteries does this jungle hold?!
Feb 24, 202221:32
S1:E23- Last conversation with Jay, teachable moments.
The last recorded conversation with Jay. He gets vulnerable, showing parents can make mistakes and bounce back. www.baue.com/obit/jay-kenneth-isaacks/
Feb 21, 202215:45
S1:E22- Heavy topic (death), Jaybird and the sparrow.
How I am going to attempt to approach my toddler about death… tribute story to my friend.
Feb 17, 202217:26
S1:E21- Low effort is okay, the hound dog and wild cat
Sometimes you can barely keep your head above water, and as long as non one is getting hurt, that is okay! A story about friendship.
Feb 14, 202218:13
S1:E20- Bribery and Calico Jack the pirate in the Bermuda Triangle!
Bribes, last resort or fail safe? Calico Jack topples into the Bermuda Triangle!
Feb 10, 202219:58
S1:E19- Supporting new parents & swamp guardians.
My list of things you can do to support new parents.And I told the story of swamp gators protecting their swamp. Think Shrek but weirder.
Feb 07, 202220:39