Dear Old Dads

Hey kids, get ON our lawn! Dear old Dads is a podcast examining and deconstructing all things Dad. From parenting to patriarchy; manning the grill to manning up; Dear Old Dads asks – what even is a dad anyway? What does it mean to be a good man in today's world? What should it mean? Listen along as we definitely find the correct, concise answers to all these questions and more! Featuring Eli Bosnick, Thomas Smith, and Tom Curry!

DOD169: Putting the Man in Manners 11/22/2024

DOD169: Putting the Man in Manners The dads discuss politeness - what it is, how to instill it in your kids, and if it actually matters in the world. Also, how polite should we be with our closest friends and partners, and is there harm to being too polite in those relationships? Join the Facebook Group! For comments, email For extended episodes, bonus content, and most importantly, for an AD FREE SHOW, make sure to ! /episode/index/show/47b2965d-764b-48e4-b219-44189baf0e3e/id/34104091

DOD168: What if All They Want to Do Is Video Games 11/15/2024

DOD168: What if All They Want to Do Is Video Games We all know video games are how satan steals your kids' souls. But what if that's all they want to do? And what if they become homicidal maniacs while playing them? Join the Facebook Group! For comments, email For extended episodes, bonus content, and most importantly, for an AD FREE SHOW, make sure to ! /episode/index/show/47b2965d-764b-48e4-b219-44189baf0e3e/id/33941532

DOD167: Surgeon General Verifies This Is, in Fact, Way Too Effing Hard 11/13/2024

DOD167: Surgeon General Verifies This Is, in Fact, Way Too Effing Hard Parenting is so friggen hard nowadays that the Surgeon General had to issue a report saying so. He probably received a few too many emails from his kid's school and was like ENOUGH, I'm writing a report. Join the Facebook Group! For comments, email For extended episodes, bonus content, and most importantly, for an AD FREE SHOW, make sure to ! /episode/index/show/47b2965d-764b-48e4-b219-44189baf0e3e/id/33911587

DOD166: The Bad Guy Won, Kids 11/08/2024

DOD166: The Bad Guy Won, Kids The dads all came in to record a new episode after the results of the election, and reflect on how to talk to kids about what happened, what may happen in this future administration, and what our responsibility is to others as we navigate the darkest timeline. Join the Facebook Group! For comments, email For extended episodes, bonus content, and most importantly, for an AD FREE SHOW, make sure to ! /episode/index/show/47b2965d-764b-48e4-b219-44189baf0e3e/id/33846202

DOD165: Uhhhh, Don't Correct Me 11/01/2024

DOD165: Uhhhh, Don't Correct Me Did Eli overreact to another parent's verbal reminders for Max to "Dracula Sneeze?" How should we approach these sorts of situations to best advocate for our children? Should we be bossing other people's kids around or what? Join the Facebook Group! For comments, email For extended episodes, bonus content, and most importantly, for an AD FREE SHOW, make sure to ! /episode/index/show/47b2965d-764b-48e4-b219-44189baf0e3e/id/33726757

DOD164: A Curry Curfew Conflict 10/25/2024

DOD164: A Curry Curfew Conflict The Curry household has an intense curfew debate. Is Tom insane this time? Or is it the children who are wrong. Join the Facebook Group! For comments, email For extended episodes, bonus content, and most importantly, for an AD FREE SHOW, make sure to ! /episode/index/show/47b2965d-764b-48e4-b219-44189baf0e3e/id/33609587

DOD163: Gentle Parenting Meets Survival Parenting 10/18/2024

DOD163: Gentle Parenting Meets Survival Parenting Shall we...rip into it? Thomas kicks things off in sharing perhaps a breakthrough (dear god please) with Screamy Smith, and Tom carries us home with an Am I The Asshole post about children needing to earn celebration. Stick around for Eli's impression of his sister! Rip into it. Join the Facebook Group! For comments, email For extended episodes, bonus content, and most importantly, for an AD FREE SHOW, make sure to ! /episode/index/show/47b2965d-764b-48e4-b219-44189baf0e3e/id/33511092

DOD162: Libido and Romance Mismatches 10/16/2024

DOD162: Libido and Romance Mismatches After a brief half of the episode talking sovereign citizens for some reason, the dads discuss the challenges of libido mismatches. Rip into it. Join the Facebook Group! For comments, email For extended episodes, bonus content, and most importantly, for an AD FREE SHOW, make sure to ! /episode/index/show/47b2965d-764b-48e4-b219-44189baf0e3e/id/33479582

DOD161: TikTok and Self-Diagnosis 10/11/2024

DOD161: TikTok and Self-Diagnosis The dads start off with a conversation about people diagnosing themselves with stuff using TikTok and other methods, but then the episode is diverted with a stunning revelation about Eli's brain... Join the Facebook Group! For comments, email For extended episodes, bonus content, and most importantly, for an AD FREE SHOW, make sure to ! /episode/index/show/47b2965d-764b-48e4-b219-44189baf0e3e/id/33411672

DOD160: Is the Way We Teach Consent Bad for Self-Esteem? 10/09/2024

DOD160: Is the Way We Teach Consent Bad for Self-Esteem? Tom was having some deep thoughts on consent and how we're teaching it to our boys. Is it possibly damaging to their self-esteem? How could we do it better? Join the Facebook Group! For comments, email For extended episodes, bonus content, and most importantly, for an AD FREE SHOW, make sure to ! /episode/index/show/47b2965d-764b-48e4-b219-44189baf0e3e/id/33387772

DOD159: It's Not Just Picky Eating 10/04/2024

DOD159: It's Not Just Picky Eating This is a personal one - Tom shares an important update about a member of the Curry family, with their permission. But first! A story about how Tom may have actually changed the toxically masculine heart and mind of a car salesman. Also patrons, no need to listen to the end of the show if you're in the Facebook group. You already got the only necessary part of this particular Disneyland story from Lydia. What Thomas shares here is basically the same info...this is definitely not Lydia writing this. Promise. Rip into it. Join the Facebook Group! For comments, email For extended episodes, bonus content, and most importantly, for an AD FREE SHOW, make sure to ! /episode/index/show/47b2965d-764b-48e4-b219-44189baf0e3e/id/33326102

DOD158: Yep, Still Micro-Cheating 10/02/2024

DOD158: Yep, Still Micro-Cheating The Dads are back already?! You better believe it. We're here for part two of our discussion regarding micro-cheating, working our way through that 21-item listicle. Some major revelations are shared between the dads. Join the Facebook Group! For comments, email For extended episodes, bonus content, and most importantly, for an AD FREE SHOW, make sure to ! /episode/index/show/47b2965d-764b-48e4-b219-44189baf0e3e/id/33275647

DOD157: Once a Micro-Cheater, Always a Micro-Cheater 09/27/2024

DOD157: Once a Micro-Cheater, Always a Micro-Cheater We couldn't fit the fun of this one in a single episode, so we have a two-parter where the dads go through a list of behaviors that are considered examples of micro-cheating...or are they? You'll be surprised on who teams up for some of these! BUT FIRST - an imperative update on whether or not Thomas could do a pull-up! AND AFTER - a fantastic story from the Curry Clan! Join the Facebook Group! For comments, email For extended episodes, bonus content, and most importantly, for an AD FREE SHOW, make sure to ! /episode/index/show/47b2965d-764b-48e4-b219-44189baf0e3e/id/33229807

DOD156: Men Who Think They Could Run 5 Yards in an NFL Game 09/20/2024

DOD156: Men Who Think They Could Run 5 Yards in an NFL Game Let's face it, men can be pretty delusional about their athletic and physical abilities. But surely, none of the men on THIS podcast, right? RIGHT??? Join the Facebook Group! For comments, email For extended episodes, bonus content, and most importantly, for an AD FREE SHOW, make sure to ! /episode/index/show/47b2965d-764b-48e4-b219-44189baf0e3e/id/33131032

DOD155: Mr. Smith Goes to The Happiest Place on Earth 09/18/2024

DOD155: Mr. Smith Goes to The Happiest Place on Earth The Smiths went to Disneyland and much happiness (and insanity) ensued! Join the Facebook Group! For comments, email For extended episodes, bonus content, and most importantly, for an AD FREE SHOW, make sure to ! /episode/index/show/47b2965d-764b-48e4-b219-44189baf0e3e/id/33102737

DOD154: Just Because You Can't See It 09/13/2024

DOD154: Just Because You Can't See It Eli shares a story from when he solo parented Max during Anna's very real-sounding-named fiddle festival, and the dads discuss what it means to have a child that's different in some way and the things they have to keep in mind when experiencing a world not necessarily built for them. Join the Facebook Group! For comments, email For extended episodes, bonus content, and most importantly, for an AD FREE SHOW, make sure to ! /episode/index/show/47b2965d-764b-48e4-b219-44189baf0e3e/id/33033602

DOD153: Put That Back, We Have Perfectly Good Cheap Garbage At Home 09/06/2024

DOD153: Put That Back, We Have Perfectly Good Cheap Garbage At Home Eli witnessed an interaction in Target that raised the questions: How do you tell your kids when you can't afford something? Or, how do you tell them when you absolutely could afford something, but they really don't need it and have too much already? Join the Facebook Group! For comments, email For extended episodes, bonus content, and most importantly, for an AD FREE SHOW, make sure to ! /episode/index/show/47b2965d-764b-48e4-b219-44189baf0e3e/id/32936252

DOD152: That's My Gus Walz 08/30/2024

DOD152: That's My Gus Walz The dads are back with some more Doug Emhoff/Tim Walz content. A son dared to feel unrestricted joy and love for his dad at a thrilling time, and after some important discussino, the dudes are here to make fun of the right wing tweets that are upset about it. Join the Facebook Group! For comments, email For extended episodes, bonus content, and most importantly, for an AD FREE SHOW, make sure to ! /episode/index/show/47b2965d-764b-48e4-b219-44189baf0e3e/id/32806612

DOD151: We Love Some BDE - Big Dad Energy 08/23/2024

DOD151: We Love Some BDE - Big Dad Energy Republicans see themselves as the party of men and manliness, but are they? Or are they the party whiny fragile little weird douchebags? Democrats, on the other hand, have some great examples of masculinity this election cycle: Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff and Governor Tim Walz - America's Dads. And this episode was recorded before the DNC even started. (You can tell because Thomas isn't openly sobbing the entire time about Gus Walz.) Join the Facebook Group! For comments, email For extended episodes, bonus content, and most importantly, for an AD FREE SHOW, make sure to ! /episode/index/show/47b2965d-764b-48e4-b219-44189baf0e3e/id/32708962

DOD150: Are We Allowed to Reinvent Ourselves? 08/21/2024

DOD150: Are We Allowed to Reinvent Ourselves? Phoebe got a haircut recently and picked out something different than most kids her age, but it just spoke to her. The dads examine their own childhood approach to invention and reinvention of their self, and the methods they employ to help raise happy and healthy young adults that aren't as hung up on changing things up. Also somehow we talk for an extended period of time about the CEO of Jimmy John's being...intimate...with a shark. Join the Facebook Group! For comments, email For extended episodes, bonus content, and most importantly, for an AD FREE SHOW, make sure to ! /episode/index/show/47b2965d-764b-48e4-b219-44189baf0e3e/id/32668422

DOD149: Are Parents Living More Meaningful Lives? 08/16/2024

DOD149: Are Parents Living More Meaningful Lives? Today's discussion is focused on a tweet that caused a bit of a stir between the child-rearing and the child-free regarding finding meaning in life without children. Will the dads end up three-bearsing it? Join the Facebook Group! For comments, email For extended episodes, bonus content, and most importantly, for an AD FREE SHOW, make sure to ! /episode/index/show/47b2965d-764b-48e4-b219-44189baf0e3e/id/32602897

DOD148: Becoming the Black Sheep 08/09/2024

DOD148: Becoming the Black Sheep Recently, Tom has been challenging a family dynamic that is unwittingly "othering" one of the kids. The dads talk about being a black sheep, and the role parents can play in mitigating that risk in the future. And only patrons get to hear the bonus story where Tom had the chance to...rip into it. Join the Facebook Group! For comments, email For extended episodes, bonus content, and most importantly, for an AD FREE SHOW, make sure to ! /episode/index/show/47b2965d-764b-48e4-b219-44189baf0e3e/id/32510227

DOD147: No Kids Allowed 08/02/2024

DOD147: No Kids Allowed The dads talk about spaces and events being inclusive and exclusive of kids. What do we do when our friends or family are creating the space but are oblivious to (or dismissive of) the significant logistics that are part of these decisions for parents? Join the Facebook Group! For comments, email For extended episodes, bonus content, and most importantly, for an AD FREE SHOW, make sure to ! /episode/index/show/47b2965d-764b-48e4-b219-44189baf0e3e/id/32396447

DOD146: Would You Kill 1 Trolley Problem To Save 2 Trolley Problems 07/26/2024

DOD146: Would You Kill 1 Trolley Problem To Save 2 Trolley Problems We've got a Reddit hypothetical that launches some great philosophical discussion regarding the push and pull of morality when our partners and kids would bear the sacrifice. We also discover Tom and Thomas are actually literal twins, and it freaks them out as much as it's bound to freak all of you out just reading it here. Join the Facebook Group! For comments, email For extended episodes, bonus content, and most importantly, for an AD FREE SHOW, make sure to ! /episode/index/show/47b2965d-764b-48e4-b219-44189baf0e3e/id/32301462

DOD145: I Am Become Announcement Dad 07/24/2024

DOD145: I Am Become Announcement Dad First, Eli gives us a bit of a lesson on the CrowdStrike situation for some reason. Then, Thomas's family has turned him into something he never thought he'd be. He shares the story of his shame in having to hire help. Warning: this one gets yelly. For extended episodes, bonus content, and most importantly, for an AD FREE SHOW, make sure to ! Join the Facebook Group! For comments, email Follow us on Twitter: Facebook Page: /episode/index/show/47b2965d-764b-48e4-b219-44189baf0e3e/id/32271717

DOD144: Having Our Kids' Backs 07/19/2024

DOD144: Having Our Kids' Backs Eli's TikTok-ery continues in this episode as the dudes discuss effectively advocating for your kid and tools to counter our, often unhelpful, natural reactions in that advocacy. For extended episodes, bonus content, and most importantly, for an AD FREE SHOW, make sure to ! Join the Facebook Group! For comments, email Follow us on Twitter: Facebook Page: /episode/index/show/47b2965d-764b-48e4-b219-44189baf0e3e/id/32211022

DOD143: Eli's Lawsuit; Dad Taxes Part 2 07/17/2024

DOD143: Eli's Lawsuit; Dad Taxes Part 2 It's an episode of updates in some stereotypical dad arenas: construction and taxes. Eli explains his experience of anger as he tackles his construction headache, while Thomas does something UNTHINKABLE to try and solve the dads' tax problems. For extended episodes, bonus content, and most importantly, for an AD FREE SHOW, make sure to ! Join the Facebook Group! For comments, email Follow us on Twitter: Facebook Page: /episode/index/show/47b2965d-764b-48e4-b219-44189baf0e3e/id/32176002

DOD142: Old Old Olds 07/12/2024

DOD142: Old Old Olds The dads talk about getting older, and accidentally discover they're all on diets and mad about it. Tom shares his theory which kicks off a discussion about the common aging outcomes for men. Rip into it. For extended episodes, bonus content, and most importantly, for an AD FREE SHOW, make sure to ! Join the Facebook Group! For comments, email Follow us on Twitter: Facebook Page: /episode/index/show/47b2965d-764b-48e4-b219-44189baf0e3e/id/32109637

DOD141: Getting Frisky at a Quizno's 07/05/2024

DOD141: Getting Frisky at a Quizno's Very Famous TikToker Eli shared a with Tom and Thomas, and the dads get into a discussion about how much physical affection is appropriate in front of your kids. What about in a public place where other kids may be? How much of this is just shaped by society at this particular point in time, and should that be challenged? For extended episodes, bonus content, and most importantly, for an AD FREE SHOW, make sure to ! Join the Facebook Group! For comments, email /episode/index/show/47b2965d-764b-48e4-b219-44189baf0e3e/id/32020362

DOD140: All Apologies 06/28/2024

DOD140: All Apologies Eli has had a revelation regarding his previously stated psychopathic opinion on apologizing. His new position is... psychopathic but less? For extended episodes, bonus content, and most importantly, for an AD FREE SHOW, make sure to ! Join the Facebook Group! For comments, email /episode/index/show/47b2965d-764b-48e4-b219-44189baf0e3e/id/31926387

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