Why, Dad?

20 Years Later: Brotherhood, Belonging, and Going Back

September 15, 2026·44 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Paul and Andrew are heading back to New Hampshire for their 20-year high school reunion, which means it’s time to crack open a fairly unusual chapter of their past.In this duosode, they talk about growing up together at an intensely structured all-boys Catholic boarding school, the brotherhood that developed there, and why many of those relationships still hold up two decades later.They discuss:🏕️ Going back for their 20-year reunion🤝 Why shared experiences can create lifelong friendships🧠 The strange fear of reverting to your teenage self around old friends⏰ Life inside an extremely structured boarding school😂 Some truly dumb teenage-boy stories🏠 Finding belonging after growing up homeschooled💪 The good and bad lessons they carried into adulthood👨‍👧‍👦 How your past influences you without having to define youUltimately, it’s a conversation about community, friendship, growth, and being grateful for the people who helped shape you along the way.Editor’s note: This episode was recorded before our 20-year reunion, which has since taken place.

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