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The Better Half Hour
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The Better Half Hour

Hosted by Josh and McKenzie · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 16 episodes

Where this show ranks

Audience Score
2
Niche
Episodes
16
Last ep.
12 days ago
Avg length
31m
Booking Probability™
36
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Listen Score
17
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Virality (30d)
47
Steady cadence.

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About this podcast

Our kids are in bed! Now we finally get to chat. Listen in as we talk about our highs and lows, and everything in between.

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About the host

Josh and McKenzie hosts The Better Half Hour, a kids show with 16 episodes published.

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18: iOS vs Android, Lottery Winnings, Treasure Hunt Live

Jun 5, 202634mEp. 18S1

Life with four kids under eight keeps McKenzie and Josh on their toes, from celebrating reading breakthroughs and career dreams to navigating the reality of summer schedules. Beyond the sweet moments, the couple opens up

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17: Memorial Day, Kids Movies, and a Treasure Hunt

May 29, 202634mEp. 17S1

Episode 17 of The Better Half Hour dives into the chaotic joy of three-day weekends. From the art of balancing family time and impromptu pool parties to the unexpected benefits of utilizing AI for experimental baking, th

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16: Camping, Summer Break, and Sitcom Mania

May 22, 202635mEp. 16S1

Life with four kids under eight rarely goes according to plan. This episode dives into the unexpected adventures of a busy Arizona family, exploring everything from a $6 Walmart hat that sparked a serious debate on crypt

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15: Lord of the Rings, Phones, Aliens, 90s advice, and Museums

May 15, 202629mEp. 15S1

Episode 15 of The Better Half Hour dives into the chaos and magic of balancing life with four kids under eight. This married duo shares their honest approach to carving out 'date night' time amidst the parenting grind. T

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14: Youth Sports, Aliens, Staycations, and SufferingMaxxing

May 8, 202632mEp. 14S1

McKenzie and Josh pull back the curtain on the rising costs of youth athletics. From local leagues disappearing to the influence of private equity firms and the hidden pressure of college scholarship hunting, this discus

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13: AITA, Piano Recital, Red Vs Blue Button

May 1, 202628mEp. 13S1

McKenzie and Josh dive into the highs and lows of parenting, from surviving the chaos of four kids to the unexpected charm of a child's piano recital. This discussion explores the underrated benefits of music education,

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12: Parenthood is a wild ride of milestones and early morning adventures.

Apr 24, 202624mEp. 12S1

McKenzie and Josh share a candid look into life with four kids under eight. From the bittersweet milestone of moving a baby into their own room to navigating the constant shuffle of musical beds, they explore the messy,

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11: A terrifying medical scare: How this couple navigated their baby's hospital stay.

Apr 17, 202639mEp. 11S1

When a routine checkup for a six-month-old turns into a rush to the emergency room, life changes in an instant. This episode captures the raw, candid experience of navigating a sudden health crisis with a young infant. H

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10: St. Patrick's Day with kids and are we in a simulation

Mar 19, 202618m0

Celebrating holidays with young children often feels like a balancing act between magical traditions and pure exhaustion. This couple opens up about their St. Patrick's Day experience, from the elaborate leprechaun traps

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9: Can an AI predict your choice? The mind-bending Newcomb's Paradox! And, who should pay on a date?

Mar 13, 202633mEp. 9S1

A fascinating conversation erupts over a seemingly simple choice with potentially life-changing (or million-dollar-changing) stakes. When an entity knows your decision with near-perfect accuracy beforehand, does that kno

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8: Dog Ate Chocolate! Nightmare Vet Trip Turns House Cleaning into Bliss

Mar 7, 202635mEp. 1S1

Navigating life with four children under eight is already a challenge, but for this couple, the week reached peak intensity when their rescue dog, Archie, consumed a dangerous amount of chocolate. Witness the frantic eme

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7: Kids birthdays and Toddler TV Shows

Feb 27, 202634mEp. 7S1

In this episode we talk about planning for our kids birthday, toddler TV shows, and Survivor Season 50.

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6: Sleep Regression, Mothers-in-law, and Aliens!

Feb 20, 202633m0

Join us to hear about sleep regressions, tricky situations with mothers-in-law, and news about aliens!

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5: Ten years married, four kids, one weekend of pure furniture mayhem.

Feb 13, 202630mEp. 5S1

The reality of life with four children under eight hits hard when a baby switch necessitates a complete room overhaul. Witness the saga of disassembling and reassembling mystery bunk beds, battling hundreds of bolts by h

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4: Going live with the podcast, bad mothers-in-law, and keeping kids safe

Feb 6, 202624mEp. 4S1

Join us for episode 4! Something like 90% of podcasts don't make it this far... and now we understand why. We also discuss some tricky relationships with mothers-in-law, and when to let your kids have additional freedom.

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1: We Started a Podcast!

Feb 4, 202623mEp. 1S1

We're McKenzie and Josh! In episode one of our podcast, we introduce ourselves and our family. Come get to know us! (Please forgive audio and visual issues, we're working on it!)

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2: The BBQ, Cosmere, AITA, and the YouTube Channel Scaring our Toddler

Feb 4, 202632m0

Join us as McKenzie regales us with a story about pushing a BBQ through the streets. We dissect the recent entertainment news, and figure out if you should tell your spouse you love them more than your own parent. Also,

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3: The Man Cold, Facebook Marketplace, and Talking to Strangers

Feb 4, 202636m0

Josh is sniffly due to his serious condition (commonly known as the "man cold"). We share our best advice for scoring on facebook marketplace, and play a fun game of "Most Likely To."

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Audience demographics

Age
28-45
Consumer type
Parents

Topics covered

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Frequently asked questions

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To pitch The Better Half Hour, visit https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/better-half for contact information, then craft a tight one-paragraph hook that ties your expertise to a gap in their recent kids coverage.

Who is the host of The Better Half Hour?

The Better Half Hour is hosted by Josh and McKenzie. The show is categorised under kids (family) and has published 16 episodes.

How many episodes does The Better Half Hour have?

The Better Half Hour has published 16 episodes.

What topics does The Better Half Hour cover?

The Better Half Hour regularly covers kids, family, parenting. It sits in the kids category, with a family focus.

Is it hard to get booked on The Better Half Hour?

The Better Half Hour is accessible for guests with genuine kids expertise. A personalised, episode-aware pitch will still outperform a generic one every time.

Is The Better Half Hour currently accepting guest pitches?

The Better Half Hour hasn't explicitly signalled guest openness in recent episodes. That doesn't rule out pitching. your hook just needs to be especially compelling and relevant to their recent content.

How long are The Better Half Hour episodes?

Episodes of The Better Half Hour average 31 minutes. a focused format where a clear narrative arc and tight preparation matter most.

What guest credentials does The Better Half Hour typically look for?

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