Dec. 12, 2025

Growing Up in Real Time: Youth Sports, Public Speaking, and Life Lessons with 12-Year-Old Charlie Sutton (Ep. 100)

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Show Notes

In this special 100th episode milestone, Dustin sits down with his 12-year-old son, Charlie Sutton, for a fun and insightful conversation about growing up, youth sports, public speaking, and the world kids navigate today.

Charlie reflects on how his early public speaking experiences in elementary school built his confidence and why he enjoys presenting ideas more than doing skits or dances. He talks about the friendships he’s made through youth sports, the teamwork lessons that shaped him, and how YouTube and streaming culture influence kids his age.

The conversation also opens up about real life challenges. Middle school nerves. Taking risks. Trying new things. And Charlie’s humorous but honest take on chores, responsibility, and what parents should probably not trust kids with.

It’s a lighthearted, thoughtful look at personal growth from a young perspective and a meaningful father son moment to celebrate 100 episodes.

Takeaways

Public speaking started for Charlie in third grade and sparked a love for sharing ideas.
Youth sports helped him grow through teamwork, friendships, and competing with confidence.
He prefers giving presentations over performing skits or dances.
Middle school brings new experiences he’s excited to explore.
Meeting new people through sports has been one of his favorite parts of growing up.
Taking risks matters because life is short and every chance teaches you something.
Personal connections matter more than winning.
He offers some playful advice for parents about chores: “Don't trust us.”

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