There's certain rites of passage that every boy must go through in order to become a man.

Oh, okay.

Like first time grilling a steak over an open flame.

Wow.

Learning to shave with a razor.

I still remember.

Learning to shave with a butcher's knife.

What? Oh my gosh.

Don't do that.

And then of course, performing your first original song at your own bar mitzvah.

Reach, reach for the sky.

Oh man.

And try to touch a moon.

You won't be there, cat.

The song doesn't scream masculinity at you.

I don't know what does.

But today, one of our listeners is facing an even bigger life moment for any man.

And the only thing standing in his way is his girlfriend's very scary, very traditional father.

You're going to understand why he's so terrified of calling him when we do your brand new

Awkward Tuesday phone call right after this.

It's awkward.

It's Tuesday.

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