BABIES DOWN, BOTTLES UP

• Blind Dads: I'm too tired to f**k around. w/ Shane Lowe

  We’re closing out our blind dads series with Shane Lowe—drummer, percussionist, music director, accessibility consultant, ed tech professional, and the kind of dad who brings equal parts wisdom, humor and hussle to the table. Shane became a father at 16, making him our first-ever guest to talk about parenting as a blind teen. He opens up about how that moment lit a fire under him to push harder in every area of life—especially music. He walks us through his path as a percussionist, including studying under standout mentors (one of whom wasn’t even officially his professor), and how that training shaped the creative work he does today. He’s currently the music director for his wife Precious Perez’s live shows and directs and plays in two bands: Midair Decision, a pop band, and The Blues Pilots, a jazz/fusion instrumental band made up of musicians from Berklee College of Music. Shane also reflects on what independence training at the Kentucky School for the Blind taught him, what matters most in raising his 9-year-old son Kayson, and why he emphasizes commitment over perfection. And yes, there are stories—like the time Kayson learned his dad was blind and confidently offered to fix it. This one’s full of laughs, insight, and a whole lot of heart. A fitting end to a series that’s been all about honoring blind fathers who show up in their own incredible ways. Support us on Patreon. Email us at [email protected]. Like our Facebook page. Follow us on TikTok. Follow us on Twitter. Follow us on Instagram.

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• I got Doey buns in my bigback trailmix

  School’s out, the sun’s blazing, and summer chaos is officially in session. In this episode, we’re talking all things summertime survival—starting with how to keep the kids entertained without losing your mind (or your entire snack stash). We get into outdoor play ideas, how to manage the never-ending cry for snacks, and why your grocery bill might be looking like a second rent payment. We also talk about helping the kids stay active (yes, even when they swear they’re “bored”) and the small things we’re doing to keep their brains from turning to mush during break. From food strategies to backyard hacks to low-key learning plans, this one’s full of tips, laughs, and commiseration. Let’s get ready for summer—we’re in this together. Support us on Patreon. Email us at [email protected]. Like our Facebook page. Follow us on TikTok. Follow us on Twitter. Follow us on Instagram.

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• Blind Dads: Concussed in Love w/ Tyler Merren

  Tyler Merren isn’t just a name in the blind community—he’s a force. A five-time Paralympian, retired goalball champion, public speaker, and the founder of the Revision Fitness app, Tyler joins us to talk about the many layers of his life: family, travel, sport, and how he’s made fitness accessible for everyone, blind or sighted. He shares how his journey took him around the world competing, and how a chance encounter at a blind sports event led to meeting his wife—also a blind athlete. Twenty-two years and four kids later, their story is still going strong. Tyler walks us through the inspiration behind launching Revision Fitness: a blind single mom who just wanted to work out independently at home. We also get into the cultural differences he’s experienced when it comes to how blindness is viewed around the world, his full-time role directing a camp in Michigan, and the ins and outs of being a public speaker working with agencies and commissions nationwide. From hosting a low vision exchange student to raising kids who ref and line judge goalball matches, Tyler’s life is anything but ordinary. He even gives us the scoop on new updates coming to his fitness app. If you want a snapshot of what blind dads can do—with passion, purpose, and family support—this episode brings it all together. Pull up a chair. This conversation with Tyler is worth every minute. Follow Tyler on Instagram and Twitter. Support us on Patreon. Email us at [email protected]. Like our Facebook page. Follow us on TikTok. Follow us on Twitter. Follow us on Instagram.

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• Blind Dads: i manifested my Recovery w/ Tanner Gers

  We’re kicking off our blind dads series with an incredible guest—Tanner Gers. Adaptive sports athlete, beep baseball hall of famer, CEO of AccessAbility Officer, and proud dad to a little girl, Tanner brings the kind of energy and insight you don’t want to miss. He shares the story of how his life changed at 21 after a devastating car accident that led to vision loss and four brain surgeries. From there, Tanner takes us through how he leaned into prayer, meditation, and mindset to not just recover, but rebuild. Sports played a huge role in that rebuild. Tanner breaks down how he got involved in everything from goalball to track and field, and how beep baseball became a huge part of his life. He even opens up about the tough side—dealing with concussions and the physical toll of staying in the game. We also dig into his work with AccessAbility Officer, the consulting company he founded to connect blind professionals with meaningful jobs in digital accessibility. Tanner brings up some real concerns about the future of accessibility jobs as AI advances, including how data sharing could open the door to discrimination. His goal? Push for legislation that protects our community. Tanner was an absolute blast to talk to—full of humor, honesty, and straight-up motivation. This is a powerful way to kick off a month dedicated to spotlighting blind fathers. Visit AccessAbility Officer and learn more about the CAT Program: https://accessabilityofficer.com Support us on Patreon. Email us at [email protected]. Like our Facebook page. Follow us on TikTok. Follow us on Twitter. Follow us on Instagram.

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• Patreon Exclusive: Worcestershire or Witch Hazel, take your pick

  If you’ve ever wondered what our unfiltered chaos sounds like behind the paywall—this is it.This week’s teaser is a sneak peek at the kind of content you’ll get when you join us on Patreon for just $5/month at patreon.com/babiesdownbottlesup. Spoiler: it’s messy, hilarious, slightly unhinged, and 100% real.We’re talking tajín on fruit (and judging each other’s choices), Terrin’s daughter going full horror movie scream over a red racer snake during speech therapy, and Josselyn schooling us on venomous caterpillars in the South. Then things take a left turn (as usual): we relive our first tampon attempts, the very real pain of IUDs, and how men get to breeze through vasectomies with ice packs and Netflix.We also break down the wild story of a Florida daycare worker who wrote a note to a parent—on a kid’s stomach. Yes, you read that right.Finally, we’re manifesting our hot girl summer energy with excitement for the sun, school being OUT, and all the mayhem that comes with it.Want the full uncensored, laugh-until-you-snort version of us? Come pregame with us every week on Patreon. Trust—it’s a good time.Support us on Patreon.Email us at [email protected] our Facebook page.Follow us on TikTok.Follow us on Twitter.Follow us on Instagram.

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