Paul revealed that his dad, Greg Paul, would often lock him and his brother Logan out of the house for extended periods. He said:
"Our dad would literally lock us out of the house when he would go to work. And be like 'I'll be back in six, seven hours. You guys need to do 200 push-ups and find shit to do.'"
Greg Paul defended his parenting style in the show. While crabbing on a dock, he responded to criticism:
"There you go. Oh man, this stinks. For all the women out there that say, 'Oh you're toxic', 'Kiss my toxic a**' is what I say. Because, send your boy to me and I'm gonna raise your boy to be a young man."
Despite their controversial upbringing, Jake and Logan Paul have transformed from YouTube personalities into mainstream powerhouses. Logan has found success in WWE, while Jake has become a notable prizefighter and promoter. The brothers have headlined major sports entertainment events and have a combined net worth of nearly $250 million.
The series also touches on Jake's relationship with Dutch Olympic speed skater Jutta Leerdam. Her presence adds a softer tone to Jake's world as she deals with her own personal challenges.
"Paul Americans" gives viewers a look into the lives of the Paul brothers, exploring how their childhood experiences shaped them into the public figures they are today. The show highlights the brothers' journey from internet notoriety to mainstream success, while also revealing the vulnerabilities behind their public personas.