AF5 Podcast
Love, life and parenting thrice; a podcast w/ two parents who gave the world Deison, Drew and Donovan Afualo! Criss-cross applesauce, Fam! It's story/advice time!
Episodes
If you’ve ever bought a fancy planner only to abandon it in a drawer by February, this one’s for you. We’re talking about why routines fail (hint: it’s not because you’re lazy), the myth of motivation, and how to actually build habits that don’t collapse the moment life gets busy. Expect funny personal fails + practical hacks that make sticking to routines way less intimidating! Criss cross apple sauce, Fam! It’s story time!
That song you always pick for karaoke? It’s saying more about you than you think! Your go-to track is a shortcut to how you process heartbreak, handle attention, and whether you secretly love or hate the spotlight. We get into why some people belt ballads like confessions, why others hide behind crowd-pleasers, and how your pick can reveal if you’re the main character… or just vibing in the background. Criss cross applesauce, Fam! ...
We’ve all had a little hater energy—but how do you stop scrolling, comparing, and secretly side-eyeing everyone else’s wins? In this episode, we share real ways on how to stop being a hater: self-awareness, celebrating others, focusing on your own goals, and shifting into gratitude. If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “Why them and not me?”—this one’s for you! Because it’s not about pretending you’ve never been a hater (we all...
Why do people hate on others for no reason? It's not always jealousy...sometimes it's insecurity, boredom, or just straight-up projection. In this episode, we unpack the psychology behind haters, roast our own hater moments and share tips on how to chill out & mind your damn business. Criss cross apple sauce, Fam! It's story time!
You know those moments that happened years ago but your brain still likes to bring them up uninvited—usually at 2 a.m. when you’re trying to sleep? Yeah… we’ve got more of them directly from our fans! In this Part 2, we’re digging up the most painfully awkward, socially catastrophic, “please let the earth swallow me whole” stories from our past. If you thought Part 1 was bad, this one will make you grateful you weren’t there… and a...
Dodgeball, Rejection & Pooping in Public. You haven’t lived until you’ve been emotionally wounded by a 10-year-old boy in front of your entire class after nailing him in the face with a dodgeball. Or until you’ve fallen in front of a moving car, pretended you were fine, and limped 8 blocks like you weren’t just destroyed physically and emotionally. This episode is a no-filter roller coaster ride through our most embarrassing me...
We’re talking designated bed zones, brownie justice, and the emotional damage of someone watching your show without you. It’s all fun and games until someone grabs the edge brownie and shuffles the playlist mid-song. Listen in as we name, rank, and defend our most harmless (but entirely serious) hills to die on. Criss cross apple sauce, Fam! It’s story time!
Vacation, but make it dysfunctional! Today’s stories include: a grandma who unintentionally starts a turf war, a surprise third wheel to Bali, and one couple trying to keep their romantic getaway mom-free. We also weigh in on the sacredness of snack rations and whether RSVP deadlines apply to family members who think they’re above the law. Criss cross apple sauce, Fam! It’s story time!
In this episode we unpack the mental gymnastics of (mostly) men who mysteriously lose all motor function when asked to literally anything. This episode is a masterclass in baffling, frustrating, and sometimes hilarious stories of grown folk who weaponize incompetence like its a second language. Featuring bonus content: the ex who claimed "I can't do the laundry. I'm left-handed & the washer is on the wrong side of the dryer." U...
Who the heck am I anymore? It hits you somewhere between your newborn son pooping on your face & hiding in your car to take a conference call: I don't know who I am outside of these little crumb snatchers! In this episode, we break down the unspoken identity crisis of parenting - or taking care of a loved one (aging parents)...the loss, the burnout and the quiet moments where you miss the old you. But don't you worry, w...
Life was really “life’n” for us this week & we almost skipped putting out an episode! But we love yall too much so we pivoted! We compiled a bunch of our funniest BTS clips & cutdowns for yall to giggle with us & remind you that we love you! We’ve never done this before so enjoy & don’t worry about LOLing in your cubicle at work! Your coworkers are all haters anyway, so you may as well have fun! Lol! We love yall &a...
We're BAAAACK with Part 2 of the viral TikTok couple's quiz! Tune in to see how Noelle did with the "bro" questions Tait had locked & loaded for her! You're also gonna wanna stick around for a crazy encounter she had with a pervert who worked at Lowes! Lol! Criss cross apple sauce, Fam! It's story time!
Noelle: “What does the word snatched mean?”
Tait: “Easy. That’s the lady parts down below.”
Welcome to Part 1 of the TikTok viral couples quiz you’ve been asking for. Noelle puts Tait in the hot seat with words, tools, and phrases she swears any functioning adult should know. His answers? Funny. Confident. Deeply incorrect. Criss cross apple sauce, Fam! It's story time!
In every movie, there’s at least one person making the dumbest possible choice. We wouldn’t be that person. We’d be the ones calling the shots & making better decisions! This episode is us rewriting the scenes the way they should’ve gone. Our movies would probably only be 12 min long, but they’d be award worthy! Criss cross applesauce, Fam! It’s movie time!
We asked, “What’s the most messed up thing you’ve overheard someone say when they thought no one was listening?” — and the submissions were… kookoo bananas! Criss cross applesauce, Fam! It’s story time!
Highlights include:
🧏♂️ A grandma trash-talking her newborn grandchild
🍤 A kid craving seafood in the aquarium
🎄A mom ruining Christmas with a side of “I wish I never had you”
Saying sorry. Saying “I love you.” Changing your life. They’re not always easy—but they matter the most. This episode is full of honest talk about doing the hard emotional work that makes us softer, kinder, and more whole. If you’re holding onto pain, guilt, or silence—this one’s for you. Criss cross apple sauce, Fam! It's story time!
This year’s family vacation recap includes: the annual sprinter van struggle, gourmet shrimp-tails at the teppan table, and our ongoing war against sunburned men with inflated confidence. Afualo family fun in Hawaii, as always, in full effect! Criss cross apple sauce, Fam! It's story time!
When you know, you know—and sometimes it’s time to leave for a reason you’ll never tell your therapist. This episode shares all kind of silly reasons people have broken off relationships! And TBH...they're kind of epic! Lol! Criss cross applesauce, Fam! It’s story time!
Was it dramatic? Yes. Was it necessary? Also yes. Tune in for the pettiest friendship fades ever! Criss cross applesauce, Fam! It’s story time!
Because nothing says love like overreacting to manscaping, pricing out your best friend of 15 years, or dating one half of a package deal! We love a good AITA episode!
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