Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew

family vacations with kids... equal parts chaos, adventure, and memories we'll never forget 😂

this week on couple things, we're talking the pod remote and talking all things family travel! from the challenges of packing up and traveling with three kids to why we think making these memories together is always worth it.

we're sharing some of our favorite family vacation moments, what we've learned about traveling with little ones, and our recent experience aboard Disney Cruise Line! between the excitement, the activities, and getting to experience a little Disney magic together, it was such a special adventure for our family.

a huge thank you to Disney Cruise Line for having us and helping us create memories we'll cherish forever! ❤️

we'd love to hear from you guys! what's your favorite family vacation you've ever taken, and what are your best tips for traveling with kids?

love you guys!
shawn & andrew

(00:00) traveling with kids: what’s worth it + what’s not(01:11) Shawn’s childhood Disney cruise memories(02:00) how we grew up vacationing differently(03:09) why Disney works for the whole family(05:07) the family travel equation + what makes a trip worth it(07:35) five questions to ask before traveling with kids(08:49) Disney World vs. Disney Cruise: which is more worth it?(10:52) routines while traveling with young kids(12:36) ranking family trips: Disney, skiing, Dubai + Japan(18:09) the Tijuana mission trip + teaching kids to serve(20:13) Pigeon Forge, Branson + Wisconsin Dells(26:45) learning to travel with kids as parents(27:47) rapid-fire: the best ages for different trips(31:30) the East family’s rules for traveling with kids
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we're back with another special forces recap, and episode 3 is bringing back ALL the memories!

as former contestants on we're back and breaking down this week's challenges, the growing pressure on the recruits, sweet moments, our favorite quotes and contestants AND what it's actually like to experience these moments firsthand.

from the physical demands to the mental battles, we're sharing our reactions, behind-the-scenes insight, and the things you don't get to see on tv. plus, we're talking about who's impressing us, who we're rooting for, and how quickly everything can change when you're in that environment.

if you're watching along with us, let us know your thoughts on episode 3 and what you want us to cover next week!

thanks for watching and being part of the east fam! ❤️

(00:00) episode 3 recap + what to expect(01:45) packing your Bergen + the weight requirements(03:31) dish duty + hygiene(05:34) the mind games behind the challenges(07:26) hand-to-hand combat(10:27) “red mist” + what happens when you lose control(12:20) athleticism, turning off your mind + emotional awareness(16:16) Alicia Baumgartner takes on the milling challenge + why her technique stood out(20:12) Maksim’s heartbreaking story + vulnerability(23:50) the interrogation challenge + sharing your story(26:00) the matchups + facing your fears(28:00) watching your child struggle + a parent’s perspective(30:00) preparing your kids for hard things(32:00) Alexia opens up to her dad(34:00) “our world is violence” + the Special Forces mindset(35:37) understanding the world through a soldier’s eyes(38:00) exhaustion, emotions + what’s coming next(40:00) final thoughts + looking ahead to the next episode
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We sat down with Olympic ice dancers Madison Chock and Evan Bates to talk about what it takes to compete at the highest level alongside the person you love. From becoming partners on the ice to falling in love, getting married, and continuing to chase huge goals together, Madison and Evan share what their journey has really looked like behind the scenes.

We talk Olympic pressure, marriage, trust, competing as a couple, and what keeps them coming back after all these years. As athletes ourselves, we loved getting to compare experiences and hear what it’s like when your teammate also happens to be your spouse.

This was such a fun one. Enjoy!

(00:00) we have a couple crush
(01:30) what’s your dynamic as a couple?
(03:20) navigating the rough times & going home
(05:30) life post-olympics
(07:06) the community around chock & bates
(09:00) who is more likely to be…?
(18:45) confidence on the ice
(21:00) feelings are moldable
(23:44) the subjectivity of our sports
(27:40) the mixed zone & kiss and cry cameras
(32:15) quantitative vs. qualitative “success data”
(34:27) the journaling process
(39:35) the art of designing costumes
(43:15) our shared love of sports & vacations
(45:13) the post-olympics blues
(47:18) what’s next for chock & bates?
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we're back with even MORE special forces stories... and this time, we're hearing them straight from our instructor! 😂

today we're sitting down with Jovon "Q" Quarles (aka DS Q), our former directing staff instructor from special forces: world's toughest test, and our longtime friend Ian Schinelli, a former navy SEAL who actually went through BUD/S training alongside Q!

this was our first time seeing Q since filming in Morocco, and it's safe to say it's a VERY different experience sitting across from him when he's not yelling at us.

we're getting into all the behind-the-scenes moments you didn't see on TV, which contestants Q thought would make it to the end, stories from some of our toughest challenges, and how our special forces experience actually compares to real navy SEAL training. 😂

Q and Ian also share some pretty unbelievable stories from their own time in the military, what it really takes to survive BUD/S and hell week, and why mental toughness is so much more than physical strength.

we also dive into life after serving, finding purpose outside of the military, and what happens when you step away from something that has defined so much of your life.

between the hilarious stories, special forces memories, and some really meaningful conversations, this one was so much fun. we hope you enjoy it!

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We're back for special forces EPISODE 2!

this week we’re getting into everything that went down in episode 2 - the moments that made us cringe, the challenges that looked even worse knowing what they actually feel like, and the things we noticed as people who have been on the other side of it.

we’re sharing our reactions as the episode unfolds, talking through the recruits’ decisions, and comparing it all to what we experienced during our own time on special forces.

if you watched episode 2, come hang with us for the recap and tell us what you want us to break down next week!

love you guys!
shawn & andrew
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