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From Fourth of July traditions in Charleston to the latest sports card obsession, there's no shortage of laughs along the way.\nThe pair swap stories about raising kids, debate whether they'd ever officiate a wedding, and share the everyday sights and sounds that instantly put them in a good mood. Plus, Dale opens up about something he's noticed about himself that has him completely overthinking social interactions. If you've ever taken a family vacation, questioned your parenting, or wondered if you're the awkward one in the room, this episode is for you.\nCheck out Dirty Mo Media on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DirtyMoMedia  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising."},"annotations":[{"id":477223,"startTime":419.4,"endTime":467.2,"type":"term","title":"golf cart","url":"/glossary/golf-cart","quote":"We're trying out a new golf cart, the club car crew. ... 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