The White Lotus: Bad Dads and Broken Sons

Forget paradise—these men brought their baggage. Charles and Dan break down Timothy Ratliff’s fast-unraveling world, where wealth might not shield him from family fallout (or federal charges). Saxon proves being nakedly honest can just mean being nakedly weird, while Lockie navigates spirituality, sexuality, and sibling sabotage—awkwardly. Rick tries meditation, but mostly finds more reasons to be cynical, especially toward the woman who loves him. Meanwhile, Guy’s romantic pitch skips way too many steps, showing exactly why nice guys finish lunch alone.

Join Charles and Dan as they unpack masculinity’s most uncomfortable luggage: failed fathers, misguided sons, and the friction when money can't buy emotional IQ. Sunscreen won't protect these characters from facing themselves—especially when their biggest problems lie beneath their linen shirts and luxury facades.

Pull up a pool chair and listen at your own emotional risk.

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