Such a rich conversation between parent and child and so many of the episodes make me laugh outloud. Couldn’t love this podcast more!

The boomer education episode slaps (did I use that right?) and made me laugh out loud many times. Also I loved the Emi Nietfeld interview and immediately read and loved her book. Your father-son dynamic is really admirable. Aidan is wise beyond his years. Keep it coming!

Hi, I’m a 12-year-old and my mom was listening to this podcast and I was very interested about it and honestly I really like this podcast you guys seriously seem to really understand how we think although when you’re talking about the Internet and stuff like that kids definitely do need to have restrictions but sometimes if we want to agree with you about certain things we need to have our own independence about screens if adults want us to listen to you about there being evil stuff out there you have to let us experience it on our own. I’m not allowed to be on online games and my mom says that it’s to protect me and she says why and I get why but if she wants me to agree with her she hast to let me experience on my own anyway, thanks for reading this ✌🏻

A friend shared this with me. Started listening and glad I did. Several of the episodes resonate with me as a parent of older children. Insightful to hear how other families are handling the same issues we are seeing. Would recommend!

Awesome podcast! Really informative and helped me to adjust my thought process on a few things!

Awesome information

Wonderfully informative for all generations

A must listen!!

Worth listening!

Awesome point of view.

Awesome

Definitely worth the listen!

Aidan and Ash are as humble as they are intelligent… as generous at listening as they are adept at speaking… as curious about a topic as they are expert in the field. The candid and respectful dynamic between father and son should inspire multi-generational listening. I find myself as a parent often sharing with my kids podcasts by people my age with very little success. Hold Me Back, on the other hand, makes for a compelling and engaging listening experience for parents and children alike. Thank you so much for inspiring important conversations through your informed content and passionate delivery. Such authenticity!

An amazing podcast that really shows both sides of the generational gap. Great topics and the format is terrific.

This was a great listen truly believe everyone should listen I feel like I needed to hear this today 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

Love the podcast. You guys have really compelling topics, content, and guests- all wrapped in high energy and humor. Keep it up!

Can’t wait for more

Great podcast!

Great listen!

I love the show

Good listen!

Def a needed resource for parents trying to navigate the transitioning relationship with their children

A great listen and concept

Interesting podcast

Awesome concept (father and son). This podcast is full of thoughtful discussion and insightful perspective.

It’s so exciting when a new episode drops. Love this show!

Really loved the dynamic between father and son! Really insightful and interesting information. Would recommend!

This is an interesting and unique podcast, I really like the dynamic between Ash & Aidan as they debate different topics with their generational divide. I enjoy how direct and honest they are while still being open minded to each others opinion. Love this duo.

From a young age, my parents struggled having open and honest talks with me. Most of them ended in fights and I was left feeling unheard. Ash and Aidan have redefined what it means to have conversations with your parent/child and have opened the doors to a connection between the ages. They hit the nail on the head with being able to have differing POVs while also having a productive conversation. We need more of that!! I wish my parents had access to this podcast when I was younger.

The podcast has provided incredible insight into many difficult topics which fathers and teenage sons encounter and explore together. Ash and Aidan are incredibly expressive and well-spoken and not afraid to share their emotions and thoughts with each other and the audience. As a father to a teenage son, I do not miss an episode and it is a rare and special treat (for me) when we listen together. I hope that you continue to do these together for many years to come.

Great start for a good concept of a father and son discussion about life and the generational divide. And are we sure his son is only 15? He sounds smarter and more thoughtful then most adults. Keep it coming guys.

Refreshing to hear opinions and debate with evidence to support each side. Ash and Aidan are a great pair and it’s fun to listen to their banter!

This is a very original and well done podcast. If you have teen kids it’s invaluable.

I’m a gen z’er in my 20s. I’d vote for Aidan to be captain of team gen z. Crazy good podcast.

Great conversations and fun to listen to!

I recently started this podcast based on a friend reco. Best new podcast I’ve listened to in years. Binging it now!

This is one of the best resources out there for college admissions.

Quality, quality, quality. Each episode leaves me with some new pearls….information, research, insight into my son and the challenges of his generation. The recent college admissions podcasts have been outstanding! If you have a child who will be applying to colleges soon….these are MUST listen episodes!

I can’t believe you. I write reviews on podcasts and games and because you guys are jerks, you just HAVE to take it down. 🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄don’t worry I’m used to it 😡🙄😡🙄😡🙄😡🙄😡🙄😡🙄😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡🙄🤬🙄🤬🙄🤬🙄🤬🙄🤬🙄😡🙄😡😡😡😡🙄😡🙄😡🙄🤬🤬😡😡🙄🤬🙄🙄😡🙄😡🙄😡🙄🙄😡😡😡🙄😡🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨

As a card-carrying member of Gen X raising two Gen Z daughters, I can’t tell you how informative and timely this podcast is. If you’re looking for a new listen…I highly recommend it.

Loved the episodes on college admission. Super valuable for anyone in the process.

I appreciate this podcast so much. I’m raising a son and he is soon to be a teenager so I listen very closely to what Aiden has to say. Father and son are respectful of one another and I love the give and take of their conversations. At times it’s a bit heavy on the research but these two have one great podcast.

They spit straight fire🔥🔥🔥

A refreshing and entertaining podcast, I love hearing the debates between Ash and Aidan. It’s the first of its kind that I’ve heard and the honesty and open conversation is great to hear.

I soooo enjoy hearing the thought process and opinions behind the two very distinct generations- and giving me an understanding that there is no right or wrong- just a very different perspective

Hold Me Back is doing something fresh and playful while bringing serious parenting topics to light. Impressed with the way this content can bring multiple generations together in a productive and progressive manner. Always exciting to hear what Aidan and Ash will challenge us with with next!

This podcast has changed the way I communicate with my son. Highly recommend.

Changed my life 10/10 very insightful

Aiden and Ash model how to have difficult conversations respectfully and honestly between parents and teens, dads and sons in particular. Kudos to them both for being vulnerable publicly in order to further the dialogue and discussions for families everywhere!

As the parent of 3, two of those teenage sons, I love listening to this podcast. Each one has given me insight into my sons’ perspective on the topic at hand. I love Aidan’s sharpness and he’s so articulate and I also love Ash’s point of view with a therapist background, successful businessman and dedicated father. 100% helpful!