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Hosted by Aidan and Ash ElDifrawi · kids · EN · 39 episodes
Gen X and Gen Z live together, but we occupy different worlds. As the generational gap widens and conventional wisdom on parenting and education fails, is it even possible to understand one another? In this unique son-and-father podcast, Aidan and Ash ElDifrawi hash out a new contract between generations, forcing them to violate comfort zones on today's most charged topics: social media and screen time, bullying and loneliness, inequality and privilege, sex and drugs, education and etiquette, even politics, religion, and sports. All to uncover a path toward greater harmony and a hopeful future for the next generation
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Hold Me Back: Son and Father Change the Conversation is hosted by Aidan and Ash ElDifrawi. The show has published 39 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "The Science of Communication" (5 March 2025, 79 minutes), "Launching: What You Need to Know About Freshman Year at College" (22 January 2025, 73 minutes), and "Boomer Training: A Gen Z Lesson in Social Media Lingo" (6 January 2024, 52 minutes).
Hold Me Back: Son and Father Change the Conversation publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 65 minutes across 39 episodes.
Booking probability for Hold Me Back: Son and Father Change the Conversation is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Hold Me Back: Son and Father Change the Conversation requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Hold Me Back: Son and Father Change the Conversation's contact route on record: verified email.
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Aidan and Ash ElDifrawi hosts Hold Me Back: Son and Father Change the Conversation, a kids show with 39 episodes published.
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Episode #39
<p >Ironically, while the core mission of HMB is to enhance communication between generations, there’s yet to be an episode dedicated to the “science” of communication. Until now. Aidan & Ash welcome to the show one of...
Episode #38
<p >“Never take a class before 9:30…always have peanut butter and pretzels in your room…get your flu shot…you’ll need more ramen than condoms…you fail in silence…call your parents…90% of bad decisions will happen during...
Episode #37
<p>A growing part of the generational divide is an emerging and unexpected language barrier. This phenomenon is a byproduct of the explosion in social media platforms, which seem to have created a new Gen Z dialect...
Episode #36
<p>Over the last decade, the concept of resilience has been synonymous with raising healthy kids. But what if we're wrong? What if one person's life journey shined a bright light on how resilience can function in...
Episode #35
<p>Ash and Aidan tackle the topic every teenager can't wait to discuss with their parents: sex. In the spirit of not holding back, the boys openly and honestly discuss why, how, what, and when parents should discuss the...
Episode #34
<p>Season 4 kicks off with the topic Aidan has successfully avoided for 3 seasons: dating, relationships, and sex. The first of this 2-part series focuses on how hypersexualized media and the ease of access to explicit...
Episode #33
<p>Aidan and Ash end the year - and Season 3 - with a topic that lies at the center of changing the conversation: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I). After discussing the role Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and...
Episode #32
<p>How do you change the world? One conversation at a time, according to the CEO of StoryCorps, Sandra Clark. Clark joins Aidan and Ash for an illuminating discussion on how StoryCorps' program, One Small Step (OSS), is...
Episode #31
<p>What started as an episode on teen gambling took a turn into a fascinating conversation with the polymathic Dan Singer, one of the world's leading experts on the businesses of online gaming, casinos, sportsbooks...
Episode #30
<p>Aidan and Ash tackle the topic of diversity in an interview with Eboo Patel. Eboo is the Founder and President of Interfaith America - the leading interfaith organization in the United States - and was named "one of...
Episode #29
<p>What are adults missing about teens and their technology? Apparently, a lot! Aidan and Ash kick off their mental health series by welcoming Harvard Project Zero researchers Emily Weinstein and Carrie James to discuss...
Episode #28
<p>Just when Aidan and Ash thought they had shared everything there is to know about the college admissions process, they found out they had an opportunity to interview one of the brightest minds in the field. In this...
Episode #27
<p>Ash has spent so much time in Gen Z's world, Aidan felt it was time to return the favor. Over the summer, Aidan infiltrated several work environments during his internships and exploratory visits - and he had some...
Episode #26
<p>Aidan and Ash continue the College Admission Series (CAS) as they welcome Lee Coffin, Vice Provost for Enrollment and Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid at Dartmouth College. Prior to joining the Dartmouth...
Episode #25
<p>Aidan and Ash talk all things college essays with one of the most enigmatic thought leaders in Silicon Valley, Umair Khan. Khan is a successful entrepreneur, tech investor, restaurateur, and the author of the book...
Episode #24
<p>Aidan and Ash take on the charged topic of drinking and propose a new model for how adults and teens should navigate discussions on alcohol consumption. In addition to revealing eye-opening research, they share their...
Episode #23
<p>In the final part of the series, Aidan and Ash break down the 5 problems that plague political correctness in America. They explore the fascinating findings from the Hidden Tribes research, discuss the role of social...
Episode #22
<p>Can movies help bridge the generational divide? Absolutely! In this Father's Day special episode, the guys debate which movies bridge the generational divide. Their search went beyond just feel good stories or...
Episode #21
<p>In the first of this two-part series, Aidan and Ash navigate the most controversial topic in America: Political Correctness. In part one, they argue there are five problems that underpin the growing divisiveness in...
Episode #20
<p>My father recently had a tragic loss in his life. His older brother suddenly and unexpectedly passed away. As his son, I wanted to find a way to bring him some comfort in his greatest time of sorrow. This episode is...
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Director of the Roman Family Center for Decision Research, University of Chicago Booth School of Business
journalist, mental health advocate, author
Renowned Author, Professor, and Founder of Culture Reframed, Culture Reframed
Executive Partner, McKinsey
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