DOD200: We Absolutely Did Not Realize It Was Episode 200! WOOOO!
Release Date: 04/26/2025
DOD215: What If Your Partner Won't Enable Location Sharing
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After an extended introduction exploring at what age kids should be allowed unsupervised time in crowded locations and some of the tools that might help ease parent anxiety in those scenarios, the dads shift focus to discuss the act of location sharing with significant others. Is there ever a reason to not do that? I mean, that isn't cheating? Join the Facebook Group! For comments, email
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DOD214: Just Trying to Help
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On this episode, the dads tackle a complicated listener quandary...so complicated in fact that Thomas can't keep the people or their relationships straight. What do we owe our parents and other adults in our lives to help them navigate challenging situations with our brothers and sisters? Join the Facebook Group! For comments, email
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DOD213: You Need This Tactical Podcast, Now In Camo
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Hurry! You don't want to be the only dad on the block without our Kevlar-coated tongs for barbecue season! Stick those babies in your military-grade holster and be the ULTIMATE Man of the Grill. Available only in onyx black or camo. The dads discuss the tactical/survivalist goods industry. How are they marketed and, more importantly, does it work on any of them? Join the Facebook Group! For comments, email
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DOD212: This TikTok Accountability Formula Is... Good? Maybe?
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WELL LOOK WHO DECIDED TO SHOW UP TO WORK. The dads take on a discussion about accountability and Eli has a TikTok video of a way to frame how we decide whether or not someone should be accountable for the actions they've done that hurt us. Join the Facebook Group! For comments, email This content is CAN credentialed, which means you can report instances of harassment, abuse, or other harm on their hotline at (617) 249-4255, or on their website .
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DOD211: Throuple to Couple to Throuple
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Tom continues to be a failure as a podcast host and father, so the non-monogamous dads of the group decided it was the perfect time to answer a couple of listener questions about polyamory. And it wouldn't be a proper poly episode without taking this Couple to a Throuple: Lydia's here, too! Join the Facebook Group! For comments, email This content is CAN credentialed, which means you can report instances of harassment, abuse, or other harm on their hotline at (617) 249-4255, or on their website at .
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DOD210: Father's Day Tom(less)foolery
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Two of the three dads are here - quick, make a guess before you press play! They're joined by a guest for some podcast potpourri: some current kid challenges, Father's Day, and an irritating character that has taken over one of the households. Join the Facebook Group! For comments, email This content is CAN credentialed, which means you can report instances of harassment, abuse, or other harm on their hotline at (617) 249-4255, or on their website at .
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DOD209: My Kids Stopped Talking To Me for NO Reason
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Thomas stumbled on called "The Missing Missing Reasons." It explores Estranged Parents online forums and points out a strikingly consistent theme, and it is as hilarious as it is infuriating. Join the Facebook Group! For comments, email This content is CAN credentialed, which means you can report instances of harassment, abuse, or other harm on their hotline at (617) 249-4255, or on their website at .
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DOD208: H.A.G.S.! KIT.!
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The school year is officially over, but will the Dads Have A Great Summer? Is this a Three Bears (TM) situation? Then, in the story JUST FOR PATRONS, Eli recounts Max's absolutely adorable preschool graduation ceremony. Will there be a 4-year old valedictorian who isn't afraid of calling out racial injustice like at Finn's high school graduation? How far away did Eli have to park? Only patrons can seek these answers. Join the Facebook Group! For comments, email This content is CAN credentialed, which means you can report instances of harassment, abuse, or other harm on their hotline at (617)...
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DOD207: THE BOYS ARE BACK IN TOWN
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We've got a very focused topic today because our dear Tom has some huge non-neck related news to share! It's like the 2nd or 3rd good news Tom has ever had! Then in the patron only story, Eli shares an emotional story about Max's birthday party. Join the Facebook Group! For comments, email This content is CAN credentialed, which means you can report instances of harassment, abuse, or other harm on their hotline at (617) 249-4255, or on their website at .
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DOD206: Is Parenting Joyful?
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Oh boy, this is a big and important conversation all sparked by a listener email. That's right - you can launch incredible conversations like this one by sending your questions to our email (see below)! Today, the dads talk joy/lack of joy in parenting, and understanding that "just" loving our kids is not usually enough to fix when our kids go through something tough. Lots of real talk in this one; don't miss it! Join the Facebook Group! For comments, email This content is CAN credentialed, which means you can report instances of harassment, abuse, or other harm on their hotline at (617)...
info_outlineThe dads discuss dieting with or without your partner. Is it ok to eat bad crap in front of them? Also GLP-1s.
Oh also sorry this was late, the Smith household got COVID and it suuuuuucks
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