No Protocol For This

Buckle up, because this episode hits the throttle on racing secrets, family traditions, and how to turn passion into a surprisingly cheap hobby. We sit down with Aly's dad, Tony, to talk all things racing. This dad hass been around racing longer than most of us have been on a smartphone, tuned engines on a shoe-string budget, and discovered he’s a conceptual thinker—meaning he takes things apart just to see how they work. Spoiler alert: that knack turns out to be his secret weapon, not to mention how he outsmarts a room full of grown men racing with less-than-stellar equipment.

Our last couple of weeks? Whole rollercoaster—unexpected road trips, family emergencies, new pet, and trying to squeeze in a podcast in between. Basically, life said, “Hold my beer,” and we just went with it. But here’s the kicker: even in chaos, we found the silver lining (and a new bearded dragon). Turns out, life is less about following a plan and more about improvising.

If your brain’s running at half-speed and your stress levels are hitting new records, this episode’s for you. We open up about the stress of wedding planning, battling school district drama, and the wild conspiracy theories about robots taking over classrooms—yes, that robot from a sci-fi nightmare. Spoiler alert: we're not fans of AI replacing emotional connections, especially when it comes to our kids’ education or, you know, avoiding a total apocalypse.

Most couples obsess over the perfect cake or the flashy décor. But what if the true magic lies in doing the wedding your way. In this episode, we’re diving into the real behind-the-scenes—budget stress, random disagreements, unexpected wins, and everything no one warns you about. If you’re planning a wedding (or just nosy), this one’s for you.

In this episode, we get real about the challenges of starting a podcast—from technical difficulties to finding our flow behind the mic. We also mix things up with a round of random, off-the-cuff questions that keep things light, unpredictable, and very us.

Discover why always dating your partner is key to a thriving relationship, as we share personal anecdotes and insights on maintaining connection amidst life's chaos. Whether it's a simple lunch or a full day of activities, we emphasize the value of creating memories over material possessions.

In this episode, Nate and Aly dig into the wild things they’ve always wanted to learn, from flying helicopters to becoming dermatology professors ,and why these ambitions matter. You'll discover how curiosity fuels growth, why late bloomers can switch gears at any age, and how childhood lessons like cash management could’ve saved us from adulting disasters. They chat about life skills that school totally skipped, like saying no without guilt, handling the chaos of sports mishaps, and what powerful lessons you wish you learned earlier (hello, adulting 101).

No real plan for this one. We trade random questions, drop some fun facts, and talk about the surprisingly effective ways to get noticed at a pub. It’s relaxed, a little chaotic, and exactly the kind of conversation that happens when the mics aren't on.

Most of us are just trying to keep it together while life throws curveballs faster than a fastball at the plate. In this episode, Nate opens up about a life-changing car crash that knocked him flat and shattered his plans—literally. But here's the kicker: instead of spiraling into despair, he reveals how finding your passion, setting new goals, and learning to listen to your body can turn tragedy into a comeback story.

This episode starts with a detox drink and somehow ends with nursing school trauma, single mom strength, and the audacity to believe in yourself anyway.

We’re talking morning rituals — what we drink, why we do it, and whether it’s actually detoxing anything besides our attitude. Then Aly shares the real story behind becoming an NP as a single mom: the tears, the time management hacks, the sacrifices no one sees, and the “I can’t quit” moments.

Bonus parenting is beautiful… and complicated.

In this episode, Nate and Aly break down the highs, the hard conversations, and the “are we doing this right?” moments of being a bonus parent. They talk boundaries, communication, emotional curveballs, and what happens when kids (and adults) are all learning at the same time.

It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s proof that parenting doesn’t come with a manual — especially when you’re building something new.

Ever wonder what it’s like when two wildly normal people try to make sense of medical shows, sports predictions, and their own chaos... all in one lighthearted Friday night? Buckle up, because this episode is your rapid-fire escape from life's clutter, pet peeves, and hilarious miscommunications.

If you’re strong, capable, independent… and absolutely drowning—welcome. This episode is about overwhelm, burnout, and the mental gymnastics it takes to ask for help when you’re used to being the helper. We talk control issues, why “I’ve got it” is often a lie, and how letting people show up for you might actually save your sanity.

In our very first episode, we’re starting at the beginning. We talk about how our relationship actually came to be—the timing, the chaos, the baggage, and the moments that almost kept us from choosing each other. From missed signals to hard conversations, blended lives, and learning how to grow with omeone instead of around them, this episode sets the tone for everything to come.

This may not be packed with punches, or a full episdoe, but it is a chance to learn more about Nate and Aly- the hosts of No Protocol For This