YOOO- The boys are ABSOLUTELY back with signed contracts through the end of 2026.

What better way to start off a new year, a new season, and a new contract renewal than with Chicago's very own: Andrei Villasin.

This week we man up and get vulnerable talking masculinity. We ask the question, what did we need from our fathers growing? Why did we feel we could never disappoint our moms and how does that affect our future relationships? What's in the gift bag Andrei brought?

We reminisce at the way our parents brought the hammer down to get us in line as kids and why it was so effective.

The boys introduce a new segment, Deliberate Read, and how we feel about it. This week's book:

"Earth Medicines" by Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz.

Finally, Andrei reveals some big news….

All of that and way more on the brand new season of Deliberate Dive. Stick around, get comfy, grab a drink. We're going to be here a while.

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And don't forget to have the audacity to dream BIG.

One last YOOO -- It's been a long road to get here, and the Morales Cousins are TIRED. So we have one more episode left in the chamber. Watch at your own risk.

From our most memorable moments of the podcast, to the highlights, to the purpose, to the will to start something, and the dedication to keep going.

This year has been a fun ride, 2025 was good to our mission. A quick reminder of that mission (go back to episode 1 for more information): Create a community where we can enrich our lives, learn, grow, start a conversation, and laugh throughout the journey.

We hope, at the very least, you come out of watching us for 20 hours and think to yourself, "you know what, if they can do it, so can I".

We're not perfect, this podcast was never perfect, our conversations were not perfect, but we're humans, and humans are not perfect. So let's reflect, look back on it, and share a laugh or ten about it.

From the bottom of our hearts and even further, thank you for showing up every week. Your support is the fuel that kept us going, and the content we put out is the tool we use to show our appreciation.

Happy New Year DD fam.

And don't forget to have the audacity to dream BIG.

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YOOO -- it's the Morales cousins back at it with some gold. How does that one song go? "...every time we touch that track it turrrns innto gold" Shoutout B.o.B. - Magic - (come on the pod…)

We are reviewing what endings mean, do they mean anything? Matter of fact, we're doing it tastefully and fun.

Double D-ers, how do we say this. Thank you for the roller coaster this has been, what a fun experience to create a community and start a conversation with you all. Enjoy this one!

And don't forget to have the audacity to dream ridiculously.

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YOOO -- imagine sitting across from someone who runs into fires because that's his job.

That's right, we're talking to Josh Williams, Fire Fighter.

Josh shares the first fire he fought, his perspective on death, his relationship with God, and how on multiple occasions, has had to carry Sebas on his back (basketball, high school, HAA, circa 2012)

**Spoiler**, this won't be the only Chicago Fire talked about on Deliberate Dive...

We start off with a prayer, share a laugh or 10, inspire a few people, and we'll do it again next week.

This one is unique. Enjoy this one Deliberate Dive fam. Enjoy.

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Go out and have the audacity to dream big.

PEACE

YOOO -- here's the deal, the Morales Cousins need to check in with themselves from time to time and this is it. Give them a mic, a camera, and a dream, and we're cookin'.

They bring it back to gratitude, why are Anthony & Sebas on this content creation journey? Would Sebas ever join a dating show? When will Anthony be sponsored by Garmin? Will the best Italian restaurant (spoiler, it's in Claredon Hills) reveal itself this episode?

We go around a circle and give thanks and kudos to the strengths each host brings to the table, we go off the rails laughing at well-timed zingers they hold in their back pockets, we talk about the requirements to ask a girl out to make it official.

This one is special because it's our very first 17th episode of Deliberate Dive. Enjoy.

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Go out and have the audacity to dream big.

PEACE

YOOO – if it's about time we brought an actual comedian on board. This week, the Morales cousins take a step back. lol jk, they're interviewing Holly Kuldell,

@hollywollyisnotfunny,

a seasoned pursuer of comedy with a string of shows at Second City, iO, and The Annoyance in Chicago in the coming weeks. Let's talk about it.

But FIRST

She just got proposed to in [INSERT CITY HERE, or watch the show], and she's here to tell you ALL about the story and how a MAN does it.

We talk comedy as medicine, we talk role models that inspire a non-traditional path, we talk origin stories from gymnastics to being a triplet, we attack Anthony for his sunglasses, we hear a beautiful proposal story, we do it all on this episode.

Watch Deliberate Dive this week, it'll get ya.

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Go out and have the audacity to dream big.

PEACE

YOOO – you ever get told to not play with fire as a kid? Well, Luke Embers is in the building and he's here to talk how you can make a business out of it.

Anthony and Sebas sit down with Luke Embers, a University of Illinois U-C alum, IT grad turned entrepreneur, and fire dancer by story. Let's just say, this one is FIRE.

You ever struggle with being too [insert some type of ethnicity here] to fit in with the other [insert some other type of ethnicity here]? You ever want to inspire people to pursue what's most valuable to them, to go for it? You ever want your confidence, perseverance, and passion to "Be What Remains" like the last glowing embers of a warm fire pit?

Well buckle up doubler D-ers, because all those questions will be answered on our very first 15th episode.

All that and more on this week’s episode of DELIBERATE DIVE. ENJOY.

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Go out and have the audacity to dream big.

PEACE

YOOO – you're not going to believe this. We're back. With a conversation about Trusting the Process from the views of Stephanie Morales

Anthony and Sebas sit down with Stephy, a University of Illinois UC alum, Midwestern University grad school student, and a Rush Hospital intern. Trusting the process isn't about getting it right; it's about being okay with where you're at today.

What if you're in college and already changed your major? What if you're about to graduate grad school and don't know the next step? What if you put yourself in the POV of a former baby to answer today's Am I The A**hole segment?

All that and more on this week’s episode of DELIBERATE DIVE. ENJOY.

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Go out and have the audacity to dream big.

PEACE