In this episode of Shirin All The Things, Trever and Bry dive into birthdays: the good, the tragic, the overstimulating, and the deeply awkward 30 seconds where everyone sings at you and nobody knows where to look.

We start with the truly important question: how would an otter celebrate its 50th birthday? Fish cake? Lagoon backflips? A new clam-cracking rock? Naturally, this leads to raccoons, birthday arson, and Trever’s official stance that raccoons are not to be trusted.

From there, we unpack the horror of the traditional birthday song, the beauty and chaos of the Shirin birthday song, whispered Happy Birthday for overstimulated kids, and why 30 seconds of complete silence might actually be a superior birthday tradition.

We also talk about birthday parenting: when kid birthdays stop being mostly parental obligation and start becoming genuinely fun, how to celebrate kids in ways that actually fit them, and why one child may need a magical gift basket reveal while another just needs mud, Legos, a farm, and a fancy shovel.

Plus: Bry’s birthday summer, quality time as the ultimate gift, favorite childhood parties, tragic birthday memories, Funfetti fatigue, red velvet emo cake, and the strange emotional politics of being excited for your own birthday.

Come for the birthday chaos. Stay for the raccoon slander.

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In this very food-forward (and very chaotic) episode of Shirin All The Things, Trever and Bry dive into all things breakfast — from continental breakfast nostalgia to strong opinions about bacon vs. sausage, pancakes vs. waffles, and whether breakfast for dinner is a genius move… or a white flag.

They talk about bougie breakfast buffets, local favorites, Whole30 survival meals, and the surprisingly deep emotional layers of sharing breakfast with someone. Along the way, you’ll hear about “butter puddles,” waffle bowls that may or may not work, and why scrambled eggs (only) might be a personality trait.

It’s playful, a little ridiculous, and somehow still thoughtful — because underneath all the food debates is a conversation about rhythms, connection, and why breakfast might be one of the most intimate meals of the day.

⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 – The fruit elimination question (goodbye, grapefruit?)
03:00 – Why breakfast deserves its own episode
04:30 – Continental breakfasts & hotel nostalgia
06:30 – Bacon vs. sausage (and why it matters)
08:30 – Favorite breakfast spots & local debates
11:30 – Sweet vs. savory breakfast people
14:00 – Fast food breakfast & road trip memories
16:00 – Whole30 breakfast survival (the famous hash)
18:00 – Dream “fancy breakfast” setups
20:00 – Ordering food & relationship dynamics
22:30 – Brunch logic & questionable math
23:30 – Pancakes vs. waffles (the hardest question ever)
24:30 – Butter puddles & waffle bowls
27:00 – Eggs… but only scrambled
29:30 – Breakfast for dinner debate
31:00 – Forgotten breakfasts & food nostalgia
32:30 – Who would you invite to breakfast?
34:30 – Why breakfast feels oddly intimate
36:00 – Vulnerability, mornings, and connection

💬 Join the conversation:
Are you pancakes or waffles?
Bacon or sausage?
And what breakfast are you actually really good at making?

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What’s something you loved as a kid… that just doesn’t hit the same anymore? Or somehow got better?

In this episode, Trever and Bry kick things off with an important (and slightly revealing) question about ice cream truck orders before diving into a conversation about how childhood experiences shift as we grow up. From magical hot air balloon festivals that lose a little sparkle, to theme parks that now induce nausea instead of joy, to lakes that are… maybe filled with things we’d rather not think about—they explore how awareness, knowledge, and adulthood reshape the things we once loved.

Along the way, they swap stories about electric cars that got way cooler, roller coasters that flipped from terrifying to fun (or the opposite), hiking without someone yelling “get off the rocks,” and the surprising ways fear, nostalgia, and experience all play into how we see the world.

It’s funny, a little unhinged (looking at you, black widows and childhood trauma), and ultimately thoughtful: how do we hold onto wonder while also growing up?

Also: lakes are questionable, sherbet is controversial, and apparently we’re all just doing our best with the information we had at age eight.

In this episode, Trever and Bry share a small life update — new job rhythms, shifting childcare, and officially committing to a monthly release schedule — and then return to something that’s quietly shaped their relationship from the very beginning: gratitude.

They reflect on how “Isn’t this awesome?” became a core habit in their marriage. From thanking each other for doing the dishes to debriefing hard seasons through the GLAD practice (Gratitude, Learned, Achieved, Delight), they talk about how choosing to notice small things has helped them navigate change without losing perspective.

If life feels full or a little overwhelming, this episode is a gentle reset. Gratitude doesn’t ignore the hard stuff — it just reminds you there are usually 34 good things happening alongside the one difficult one.

Also… please send topic ideas. The beavers need help.

What did dating look like in our 20s—and what should it look like now? In this episode, Trever and Bry reflect on how dating has changed from early, scrappy, low-budget, high-intent dates to the fuller, more complex reality of dating in your 30s with kids, careers, and real-life constraints.

They talk about recreating old favorite dates (pizza picnics, bookstore dates, long walks, bike rides, and prayer retreats), what pursuit looks like after marriage, and how limitations once fueled creativity in ways they want to reclaim. Along the way, they wrestle with comfort vs. stagnation, the role of shared and separate hobbies, and how to intentionally date in a season where time and energy feel scarce.

The conversation widens to parenting, modeling friendship and affection for kids, love languages, and why dating doesn’t always need to be an “event”—sometimes it’s simply choosing each other again and again in small, meaningful ways.

If you’ve ever wondered how to keep dating alive after marriage, kids, or long seasons of routine, this one’s for you.

Trever and Bry are stepping onto the metaphorical stage this week to talk all things game shows! From childhood sick-day favorites like Match Game and Family Feud to the British chaos of 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, they’re reliving the shows that shaped their humor and competition streaks.

They play a few rounds of their own (spoiler: they keep matching answers — gross), argue over which game show they could actually win, and imagine what it would be like to host Great British Baking Show or Lego Masters together. There’s laughter, lighthearted banter, and plenty of “we’d totally crush this” optimism.

Whether you’re a Jeopardy! genius, a Taskmaster fan, or just someone who still yells answers at the TV, this episode will have you smiling and reminiscing.

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What makes reading so good—and so you? In this episode, Trever and Bry dive deep into their shared love of books, from the eternal “audiobook vs. physical book” debate to the perfect setup for a reading session (spoiler: it involves beanbags, clickers, and occasionally lavender lemonade).

They talk about how reading styles have changed, how dyslexia shaped Trever’s lifelong connection to stories, and why vocabulary words like copacetic deserve a comeback. Along the way, they share tales of torn pages, lost bookmarks, and the chaos of parenting tiny bookmark thieves.

Ultimately, it’s a conversation about how books—and the ways we consume them—have become part of their marriage, their identity, and their cozy little library.

So grab your Kindle, your clicker, or your favorite dog-eared paperback, and settle in. Readers are hot.

You know that classic question—if your house were on fire, what five things would you grab? In this episode, we take our own twist on it and imagine our home frozen in time, like our own little Pompeii. What would future archaeologists learn about us from the toys on the floor, the coffee mugs, and the half-finished projects scattered everywhere?

It’s a cozy, funny, and surprisingly heartfelt look at how the things we surround ourselves with tell the story of our lives—what we love, what we value, and what moments we never want to lose. So grab a warm drink, settle in, and join us as we laugh our way through the beautiful chaos of the life we’ve built together.