Lorne Jaffe and Christopher Persley discuss the portrayal of dads on the hit ABC comedy, Black-ish. They talk about race, the use of satire, and comparisons to other TV shows featuring black families including The Cosby Show, 227, and The Jeffersons. Lorne and Christopher also caught up with the show's star, Anthony Anderson, to ask him about modern fatherhood.

The Parents Phrase Book author Whit Honea also joins to offer his heartfelt advice on talking to your kids about the fine line between stereotype and satire.

Washington Post journalist and author Brigid Schulte joins the Modern Dads Podcast to discuss her new book, Overwhelmed, How To Work, Love, and Play When No One Has the Time. We dive into her research on changing workplaces and relationships and the importance of play for adults.

The Parents Phrase Bookauthor Whit Honea joins again to encourage us to make time for fun in our lives that is purely for ourselves.