After a whirlwind few weeks of travel, concerts, road trips, college orientation, baseball, floating rivers, and realizing we’re definitely not as young as we used to be, we’re back with another chaotic life update.

This episode takes us from a VIP experience with rap legend Juvenile in Las Vegas to helping our oldest daughter prepare for college life at Texas State University. Along the way, we accidentally lose Gordy on a river float, survive a family road trip through Texas, revisit the Alamo, and continue learning what it means to navigate parenting in two completely different stages of life at the same time.

One kid is preparing to leave the nest.

The other is floating away down a river.

Just another week at Herm’s House.

💡 In This Episode

• A behind-the-scenes look at our VIP experience with Juvenile in Las Vegas
• Meeting Juvenile, his family, and hearing the story behind the music
• Why we’re officially too old to recover from Vegas trips
• Texas Rangers baseball and our ongoing curse at the ballpark
• Discovering one of the coolest arcades we’ve ever visited
• Exploring Meow Wolf in Grapevine, Texas
• Why Rainforest Cafe isn’t what we remembered
• Taking Layla to Texas State orientation
• The emotions of preparing to send your first child to college
• Touring campus and learning what college life looks like today
• Floating the Comal River
• The moment we accidentally lost Gordy
• Family road trips, old friends, and making memories

⚡ Episode Highlights

“One kid is heading to college. The other floated away down a river.”

“We’re definitely at the age where Vegas requires recovery time.”

“No, you’re not!” — Gordy responding to a Texas State instructor.

“The first hour of that float trip was an absolute nightmare.”

“I just wanted to tell my own Alamo stories.”

🎙️ Episode Chapters

00:00 – Technical Difficulties & Travel Updates
05:00 – Living in the Moment vs Recording Everything
08:00 – Vegas Bound for Juvenile
11:00 – VIP Access & Meeting the Legend
18:00 – Winning Big in Vegas
22:00 – Texas Road Trip Adventures
24:00 – The Construction Zone Rant
28:00 – Texas Rangers Game Day
31:00 – Discovering Cidercade
34:00 – Exploring Meow Wolf
37:00 – Rainforest Cafe Disappointment
39:00 – Visiting The Alamo
42:00 – Texas State Orientation
48:00 – Sending Layla to College
50:00 – The One Where We Lost Gordy
54:00 – Home Again & What’s Next

🎤 Sound Bites

• “We’re too old for Vegas, but we’re gonna keep going anyway.”
• “One kid is going to college. One kid floated into a tree.”
• “No, you’re not!”
• “I don’t want to record it. I want to live it.”
• “We’re gonna crush the Longhorns.”
• “I just wanted to tell my own dang stories.”

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🎙️ After an unexpected break, Herm and Kristin are finally back behind the mic — and they’ve got a LOT to catch everyone up on.

From flying across the world to Paris with almost no sleep… to surviving Disneyland Paris corn dogs, graduation emotions, travel softball tournaments, career changes, and the reality of sending their oldest daughter off to college — this episode feels like sitting in the living room catching up with family.

There’s laughter, chaos, emotional moments, travel stories, Disney disappointments, proud parent moments, and the usual Herm’s House banter that somehow turns every life event into a comedy special.

⚡ One minute they’re discussing French museums and international food tours… the next they’re arguing about washing machines, periods, and whether Herm’s voice needs medical attention.

And honestly? That’s exactly what Herm’s House is supposed to be.

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💡 In This Episode

• Why the podcast disappeared for a while
• The behind-the-scenes frustrations with trying to “grow” the show
• Herm & Kristin’s chaotic Paris adventure
• Disneyland Paris vs California Disney
• The “worst corn dog disappointment” of all time
• Travel anxiety, exhaustion, and culture shock
• Layla graduating high school & heading to Texas State University
• Emotional parenting moments nobody prepares you for
• Travel softball tournament life
• Herm starting a brand-new career with Waste Management
• Why Herm’s voice still sounds like “puberty part 2”

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⚡ Episode Highlights

“We finally realized… we’ll just do it ourselves again.”

“I need two weeks in Paris. Two days just to sleep.”

“They messed up the corn dogs too.”

“This is where my life begins.”

“We back, baby.”

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🎙️ Episode Chapters

00:00 – Welcome Back to Herm’s House
02:10 – Why the Podcast Took a Break
05:30 – Flying to Paris & Surviving the Jet Lag
11:15 – The Louvre & Seeing the Mona Lisa
15:40 – Food Tours, Macaroons & French Adventures
18:10 – Disneyland Paris & Phantom Manor
24:30 – The Great Corn Dog Disappointment
28:00 – Coming Home & Feeling Exhausted
31:40 – Travel Softball Tournament Life
35:00 – Mother’s Day & Watching the Michael Jackson Movie
37:20 – Layla’s Graduation & Emotional Parenting Moments
42:30 – Herm’s New Career Journey
44:30 – Wrapping Up & Returning to the Podcast

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🔑 Keywords

Herm’s House Podcast, Paris trip, Disneyland Paris, parenting podcast, graduation emotions, family podcast, married couple podcast, travel stories, Texas State University, motherhood, fatherhood, veteran family, funny marriage podcast, Disney adults, softball tournaments, life updates

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Baseball season is officially back, and so is the chaos. In this episode, Herm and Kristin jump into the beautiful mess of youth sports life — from early morning picture day confusion to the long wait before game time, all while trying to keep a six-year-old locked in and ready to play.

They also take a heartfelt turn as they reflect on their 8th wedding anniversary, rewatching old wedding footage, remembering Kristin’s grandfather, and sharing the sweet way Gordy connects to family members he never got the chance to meet. Of course, because this is Herm’s House, the episode also includes bad dreams, neighborhood drama, parenting banter, and one hilariously unfortunate design choice involving the letter K.

If you love real-life marriage talk, parenting moments, sports-parent struggles, and the kind of conversations that somehow go from sentimental to ridiculous in under a minute, this one’s for you.

💡 In This Episode

• Baseball season kicks off for Gordy and the Rincon Rangers
• The madness of sports picture day and awkward game schedules
• Herm and Kristin celebrate 8 years of marriage
• Memories from their wedding day and family legacy
• Gordy’s emotional connection to Kristin’s grandfather
• Kristin shares a nightmare that had her up at 3 a.m.
• A sweet coaching moment with a nervous young player
• The accidental neighborhood “wrong kind of K” controversy
• Marriage banter, sports-parent life, and everyday chaos

🎙️ Episode Chapters

00:00 Welcome back + sponsor shoutout

01:10 Picture day chaos and youth sports scheduling

03:00 Gordy’s strong baseball start

05:20 Celebrating 8 years of marriage

07:00 Wedding video memories and family reflections

10:30 Remembering Kristin’s grandfather

16:20 Kristin’s bad dream and 3 a.m. wake-up

20:45 Coaching kids and calming first-game nerves

28:10 The neighborhood’s unfortunate K problem

34:30 Final thoughts and sign-off

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The team at Anchor Financial Solutions Group is dedicated to helping families protect their lifestyle, grow their wealth, and plan for what matters most.

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🔑 Keywords

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In Part 2 of our People Helping People conversation, we continue the honest discussion around parenting, military transition, mental health, and why community support matters more than ever.

This episode blends humor and heart as we share real-life stories — the messy parenting moments, the difficult transitions after military service, and the quiet struggles that don’t always get talked about. We dig deeper into what it means to say “it’s okay to not be okay,” and why reaching out isn’t weakness — it’s strength.

Whether you’re navigating military transition, raising kids, facing mental health challenges, or simply trying to hold it together some days, this conversation is for you. You are not alone.

✨ Episode Highlights

• Real parenting moments — the funny and the hard

• Military transition and identity shifts

• Why mental health awareness matters

• The importance of strong support systems

• Community outreach and people helping people

• Encouragement to reach out when you need support

🔊 Sound Bites

• “It’s okay to not be okay.”
• “We are here to support you.”
• “Reach out — you’re not alone.”

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00:00 – Introduction and family updates

07:14 – Parenting challenges and lessons

14:40 – Mental health awareness and support

19:17 – Closing thoughts and encouragement

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Season Three is here — and we’re starting with purpose.

In this premiere episode of Herm’s House Podcast, Herm and Kristin reflect on how far the podcast has come, what this new season represents, and why community matters more than ever. This is not a typical Herm's House Podcast episode, this episode Herm and Kristin join Alexander Ward on his podcast People Helping People as special guests. They dive into military service, personal growth, and the complex reality of transitioning out of the uniform.

The conversation explores what it really means when someone says “thank you for your service,” the challenges veterans face when reentering civilian life, and the importance of building a support system that doesn’t disappear when the orders stop coming.

From stepping outside comfort zones to finding purpose after service, this episode sets the tone for Season Three: honest conversations, veteran voices, and building something bigger than ourselves.

✨ Episode Highlights

• Launching Season Three of Herm’s House

• Introducing People Helping People & Alexander Ward

• The evolution of the podcast journey

• Military service and identity

• The real meaning behind “Thank you for your service”

• Challenges of transitioning to civilian life

• Finding purpose after the uniform

• Why community support matters for veterans

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Welcome to Season Three

04:00 – Introducing Alexander Ward

06:33 – Sponsorship & community support

07:33 – The origin of Herm’s House

13:27 – Growth and stepping outside comfort zones

16:15 – “Thank you for your service” unpacked

19:54 – Advice for those considering military service

25:48 – Transitioning out of the military

35:43 – Finding purpose after service

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In this season finale of Herm’s House Podcast, Kristin and Herm reflect on birthdays, getting older, and the beautiful chaos that comes with family life — all while realizing that recovery takes a little longer than it used to.

They talk candidly about celebrating another year around the sun, navigating health conversations that come with aging, and finding humor in the little reminders that time is, in fact, moving fast. From family adventures and milestone moments to honest reflections on what this season of the podcast has meant to them, this episode feels like sitting around the table at the end of a long, full season.

As they close out both the episode and the season, Kristin and Herm share their gratitude for the Herm’s House community, talk about why rest and recharging matter, and tease what’s ahead for Season Three. It’s reflective, funny, heartfelt — and very on brand for Herm’s House.

✨ Episode Highlights

• Birthday celebrations and end-of-season reflections

• Laughing through the realities of aging

• Health check-ins and listening to your body

• Family adventures and shared memories

• Why rest and reset matter

• Gratitude for the Herm’s House community

• A look ahead to Season Three

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Welcome to Herm’s House

02:43 – Birthday celebrations & life milestones

05:24 – Aging, aches & laughing anyway

09:10 – Family adventures & memories

14:37 – Closing out the season

18:48 – Health, humor & taking care of yourself

22:26 – Final thoughts & Season Three preview

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We didn’t grow up learning how to budget, invest, or plan for the future — but somehow we’re expected to have it all figured out as adults.

In this episode of Herm’s House, Kristin and Herm sit down for an honest conversation about family finances, financial planning, and the money habits we inherited (for better or worse). They reflect on how their upbringing shaped their relationship with money, why having a financial advisor isn’t just for the wealthy, and what it looks like to unlearn bad habits while raising kids of their own.

The conversation blends real-life parenting challenges, nostalgia for the MTV era, and the reality of adulthood — where financial decisions carry more weight and planning ahead matters more than ever.

This episode is for anyone who grew up on pop culture, learned money lessons the hard way, and is trying to do things differently for their family.

💡 Episode Highlights

• Why financial advisors are for everyday families — not just the wealthy
• How childhood experiences shape adult money habits
• Breaking unhealthy financial patterns
• Budgeting and planning for long-term stability
• Inflation, adulthood, and why “winging it” doesn’t work anymore
• Parenting through financial responsibility
• Nostalgia, MTV, and how culture has changed
• The importance of open conversations about money at home

🔊 Sound Bites

• “We didn’t grow up learning this stuff.”
• “You need a plan to get there.”
• “You don’t do your own dental work — why do your own finances?”

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Why money conversations matter

10:02 – MTV, nostalgia & growing up

17:51 – Parenting decisions & financial stress

28:01 – Sleep deprivation & real-life chaos

30:53 – Family dynamics & comfort zones

33:27 – Cooking, responsibility & division of labor

36:41 – Growing up & changing family needs

44:07 – Work-life balance & generational differences

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As 2025 comes to a close, Herm’s House Podcast takes a moment to slow down and reflect on a year filled with growth, parenting milestones, coaching memories, and big family transitions.

In this episode, Kristin and Herm talk about why New Year’s resolutions aren’t enough, how mindfulness and intention shaped their year, and what it’s like watching your kids grow faster than you’re ready for. From launching the podcast and building a new studio space, to coaching youth sports and navigating the bittersweet reality of raising kids, this conversation is honest, reflective, and deeply relatable.

Instead of focusing on January goals, this episode is about setting intentions all year long, creating a supportive family environment, and learning how to hold pride and letting go at the same time.

If you’re a parent, a coach, or someone navigating change while trying to stay present — this one’s for you.

✨ Episode Highlights

• Reflecting on 2025 and what truly mattered
• Why goals matter more than New Year’s resolutions
• Parenting through growth, change, and milestones
• Coaching youth sports and building community
• Mindfulness, intention, and personal growth as a family
• Documenting memories before they slip by
• Navigating the bittersweet season of kids growing up

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Welcome to Herm’s House

02:39 – Reflecting on 2025

07:06 – Mindfulness & personal growth

10:57 – Coaching, community & showing up

16:47 – Creating lasting family memories

24:20 – Looking ahead to 2026

33:08 – Navigating family milestones

35:35 – The challenge of letting go

40:38 – Bittersweet transitions

47:16 – New interests & growing independence

51:30 – Goals beyond New Year’s resolutions

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