What a Hell of a Way to Dad

Francis and Nate bring you weekly dad chats, plotting the growth of their daughters and themselves. Episodes are interspersed with interviews with various authors and journalists. The hosts are both veterans, so also expect a lot of meandering stories

DadChat: Got that Dog in him 11/20/2025

DadChat: Got that Dog in him This week Jack is back on the show and we're talking pet ownership and annoying dogs. Get the lastest bonus episode and many years of back catalog at Christmas has landed in the shop! Get your house ready with Ornaments, stickers, and patches today! - /episode/index/show/hellofawaytodie/id/39109630

Veterans Day DadChat: Asking and Telling 11/13/2025

Veterans Day DadChat: Asking and Telling This Veterans day Nate and Francis talk about the Army Powerpoint training, how to survive a Moose attack, the evolution of Don't Ask, Don't Tell, and getting questionable tattoos. Get the lastest bonus episode and years of back catalog at Check out the store for all your gear decorating needs - /episode/index/show/hellofawaytodie/id/39020840

DadChat: Travel Dads 11/06/2025

DadChat: Travel Dads This week Nate talks about being a good tourist, road tripping the south, and trying to be as disarming as possible to the people around us. Get the lastest bonus episode and many years of back catalog at Check out the store for all your gear decorating needs - /episode/index/show/hellofawaytodie/id/38858670

DadChat: Give me the candy and no one gets hurt 10/30/2025

DadChat: Give me the candy and no one gets hurt Francis is joined once again by Jack Forman to talk about celebrating Halloween as dads, leaning into Christmas, couples costumes and saying screw it and going to bed at ten pm. Sign up for the Patreon to get access to nearly a decade of bonus content and be automatically entered to win monthly drawings for free pins, stickers, and more - Check out the store for all your gear decorating needs - /episode/index/show/hellofawaytodie/id/38843780

DadChat: The Simple Green Cure-all 10/24/2025

DadChat: The Simple Green Cure-all This week Francis and Nate talk about cleaning with Simple Green, Halloween history, reading for kids, and forgetting to eat Want to listen to our Fight Club episode? Join the Patreon at five dollars a month and get access to the episode, and nine years of bonus content. - See the store for exclusive podcast gear and resale - /episode/index/show/hellofawaytodie/id/38764435

The First Rule of Dad Fight Club... -preview- 10/21/2025

The First Rule of Dad Fight Club... -preview- Is you should tell all your friends! This month Nate and Francis discuss the 1999 movie Fight Club by David Fichner. Our first in a series to figure out why exactly GenX is the way they are through the extremely messed up media available. Get this episode by signing up for the Patreon, or buy this episode on its own for three bucks! More movies to come. Get the full episode here - /episode/index/show/hellofawaytodie/id/38725295

DadChat: Sleeping on the airport floor 10/16/2025

DadChat: Sleeping on the airport floor This week Francis and Nate talk about the hated American tourist, knockoff Hooters, Micromachines, and the psycic damage of Fight Club If you like this, you're missing out on more if you aren't on our Patreon. Exclusive videos, episodes and giveaways at every level. Join today! - See the store for exclusive podcast gear and resale - /episode/index/show/hellofawaytodie/id/38607190

DadChat Soundtrack: KPOP Demon Hunters with Eric Peacock -Preview- 10/14/2025

DadChat Soundtrack: KPOP Demon Hunters with Eric Peacock -Preview- This week Eric from Soundtracker joins Francis to talk about the Netflix hit taking the tweens by storm, KPOP Demon Hunters. If you love movies AND soundtracks, then look no further than the Soundtracker Podcast - If you like this and want to hear the whole episode, $5 a month gets you access to all our bonus episodes, exclusive video content, and an entry into our monthly Patreon giveaway. Sign up today - /episode/index/show/hellofawaytodie/id/38578255

DadChat: Staying Organized with Jack 10/09/2025

DadChat: Staying Organized with Jack This week Jack joins Francis to talk about water hobos, paddleboats tours, Rock a Fire Explosion, and how to be normal with a hobby and how to stay organized If you like this, you're missing out on more if you aren't on our Patreon. Exclusive videos, episodes and giveaways at every level. Join today! - See the store for exclusive podcast gear and resale - /episode/index/show/hellofawaytodie/id/38524430

What a Hell of a Monday Update 10/06/2025

What a Hell of a Monday Update Fresh for you in October, it's a solo episode with Francis. If you're on any of the tiers of Patreon you got the video last week, but here's an audio drop for everyone. This week I wandered a Bass Pro Shop for jerky, read some more Art of War, and raided my parent's record collection. Join the Patreon for access to the video - Monthly raffle winner will be announced this week as soon as I pick one and get a response, so keep an eye on your emails. Soviet pin raffle will be in the Monday update next week And if you're a local St Louisian, come out to GalaxyCon where I'll have a booth selling stickers, patches, and more. I'm not on the schedule, but it's your opportunity to meet yet another middle aged podcaster /episode/index/show/hellofawaytodie/id/38487265

DadChat: Getting hyped at the Carnival of Decay 10/02/2025

DadChat: Getting hyped at the Carnival of Decay This week Francis and Nate talk about podcast logistics, Anime Conventions, not talking about the Army, and getting hyped at the Carnival of Decay. If you like this, you're missing out on more if you aren't on our Patreon. Exclusive videos, episodes and giveaways at every level. Join today! - See the store for exclusive podcast gear and resale - /episode/index/show/hellofawaytodie/id/38435815

Drinks with Dad (Feat. Dave Infante) 09/25/2025

Drinks with Dad (Feat. Dave Infante) This week David Infante joins Francis to talk about Conservative teetotaling, the failure of Vetbro booze, and pairing Busch Bapple with the McRib. You should be following Dave for good politics with a finger of whiskey - Subscribe to Dave's newsletter for 15% off and get booze news every day - /episode/index/show/hellofawaytodie/id/38352090

DadChat: Pegging at the Cracker Barrel 09/18/2025

DadChat: Pegging at the Cracker Barrel This week Francis and Nate discuss baby vocabulary, eating at Cracker Barrel, putting baby formula in Walgreens Prison and getting your ass kicked by the Wegman's security guard. If you like this, you're missing out on more if you aren't on our Patreon. Exclusive videos, episodes and giveaways at every level. Join today! - See the store for exclusive podcast gear and resale - /episode/index/show/hellofawaytodie/id/38264775

Dadchat with author Max Brallier 09/11/2025

Dadchat with author Max Brallier This week Francis sits down with Max Brallier, author of the Last Kids on Earth series and the horror movie VFW. We talk about influences, writing for adults and kids, and keeping your zombie/monster stories grounded in reality. Get the books for you and your kids - If you like this, you're missing out on more if you aren't on our Patreon. Exclusive videos, episodes and giveaways at every level. Join today! - See the store for exclusive podcast gear and resale - /episode/index/show/hellofawaytodie/id/38181595

Dadchat: Record Scratch 09/04/2025

Dadchat: Record Scratch This week Nate and Francis talk about European air conditioning, our record collections, and video game movies. If you like this, you're missing out on more if you aren't on our Patreon. Exclusive videos, episodes and giveaways at every level. Join today! - See the store for exclusive podcast gear and resale - /episode/index/show/hellofawaytodie/id/38087785

DadChat: Granddad chat 08/28/2025

DadChat: Granddad chat This week Francis interviews his own father about grandpa Horton, a man smote by God more than once but still managed to live 90+ years. From working the pipe lines to farming to warehouse work, Grandpa Horton raised seven kids through some of the toughest times in America and still managed to keep going. If you like this and are craving more, Subscribe to our Patreon and get access to more than eight years of bonus content. Three new episodes a month- Check out the store, new updates every week - /episode/index/show/hellofawaytodie/id/37999065

DadChat: The Rats, Kats, and Bats tour 08/21/2025

DadChat: The Rats, Kats, and Bats tour This week Francis took his daughter to her first punk/psychobilly/ska show. Jack and Francis discuss some of their favorite live shows for kids and adults New updates to the Podcast Attic. Uranium glass, Japanese toys and drinkware added. Don't wait because when it's sold, it's gone - /episode/index/show/hellofawaytodie/id/37903445

Lauren and the Art of Sandwich Rotation 08/14/2025

Lauren and the Art of Sandwich Rotation Sandwich rotator Lauren joins Francis to discuss sandwiches and the rotation of them. We talk about the trials and tribulations of sandwich art, from the Subway ad that couldn't get off the ground, to the kids singing about BLTs Check out the spinning sandwiches on Lauren's site - Follow Lauren on Bluesky - New updates to the Podcast Attic. Uranium glass, Japanese toys and drinkware added. Don't wait because when it's sold, it's gone - /episode/index/show/hellofawaytodie/id/37810930

DadChat: Hey Dad Extravaganza 08/07/2025

DadChat: Hey Dad Extravaganza Jack is back on the show, bringing his years of expertise with kids to answer your questions. We talk about letting go of grudges, what makes music dad rock, kids swearing, and our coffee rituals. If you like this, there's more to discover on the Patreon. Our patreons get access to bonus episodes, exclusive videos, monthly raffles, and more! Sign up an any level today - /episode/index/show/hellofawaytodie/id/37718065

DadChat: In the splash zone of the Waterworld Stunt Show 07/31/2025

DadChat: In the splash zone of the Waterworld Stunt Show Jack is back on the show. We talk about sleeping with polar bears, smoking business weed, the Italian countryside, and Waterworld Stuntshows Sign up for the Patreon and get exclusive episodes, videos, and more! At the ten dollar level you'll get access to our care package going out in August. There will also be monthly raffles for everyone signed up at any level - /episode/index/show/hellofawaytodie/id/37616705

DadChat: Don't Lick the Knives 07/24/2025

DadChat: Don't Lick the Knives This week Francis and Nate talk about child care in the 90s, British Dennis the Menace and problematic favs. Sign up for the Patreon and get exclusive episodes, videos, and more! At the ten dollar level you'll get access to our care package going out in August. There will also be monthly raffles for everyone signed up at any level - /episode/index/show/hellofawaytodie/id/37532090

Zoo Crew News Hour: No one has been guiltier -Preview- 07/22/2025

Zoo Crew News Hour: No one has been guiltier -Preview- This month the boys are talking Epstein files. Who is, isn't, and probably will be on the list This is a preview of out bonus content. To get the whole episode sign up any any level of the Patreon. If you sign up at the 10$ level before August, you'll get our quarterly care package. Each quarter you'll get patches, stickers, magnets, whatever I've designed and printed. Many will be exclusive to the Patreon, so you won't get it anywhere else /episode/index/show/hellofawaytodie/id/37504045

DadChat: Where did you go to High School? 07/16/2025

DadChat: Where did you go to High School? This week Francis and Nate talk about playing high school sports, being in high school punk bands, and going to high school reunions. If you like this and are craving more, Subscribe to our Patreon and get access to more than eight years of bonus content. Three new episodes a month- Check out the store, new updates every week - /episode/index/show/hellofawaytodie/id/37434490

Road trip: Worlds Largest -Preview- 07/14/2025

Road trip: Worlds Largest -Preview- This week Carey and Francis talk about the midwest love for the Worlds Largest items. From belt buckles, four different largest balls of twine, to a whole city in Illinois dedicated to being your one stop shop of giant things. To get the full episode, sign up today at Sign up this month at the $10 level and get the next care package before it goes out in August! New designs, old designs, and some things that aren't even in the store yet. New care packages every quarter /episode/index/show/hellofawaytodie/id/37399945

Dadchat: You'll shoot your eye out 07/10/2025

Dadchat: You'll shoot your eye out This week Francis and Nate talk about shooting Roman Candles at each other, chores for children, the glory of a full sized dishwasher, and fly tipping. We also answer some of your Ask a Dad questions about our junk (drawers) If you like this and are craving more, Subscribe to our Patreon and get access to more than eight years of bonus content. Three new episodes a month- Check out the store, new updates every week - /episode/index/show/hellofawaytodie/id/37358910

DadChat: Video killed the Podcast Star 07/03/2025

DadChat: Video killed the Podcast Star This week Francis and Nate lament the rise of video podcasting, Indiana mountain ranges, and rifle through the National Lampoons Filmography If you like this and are craving more, Subscribe to our Patreon and get access to more than eight years of bonus content. Three new episodes a month- Check out the store, new updates every week - /episode/index/show/hellofawaytodie/id/37267535

DadChat: Van Life 06/26/2025

DadChat: Van Life Jack Foreman is back on the show to talk about living the sweet van life, cramming yourself into the Arch elevator, and looking at holes in the ground New Shirt! Come Scream with me If you like this and are craving more, Subscribe to our Patreon and get access to more than eight years of bonus content. Three new episodes a month- Check out the store, new updates every week - /episode/index/show/hellofawaytodie/id/37161545

DadChat: Victorian Era Diseases 06/19/2025

DadChat: Victorian Era Diseases This week Nate's immune system learns about Hand, foot, and mouth disease, bilungual babies, and white supremecist Mickey Mouse. New Shirt! Come Scream with me If you like this and are craving more, Subscribe to our Patreon and get access to more than eight years of bonus content. Three new episodes a month- Check out the store, new updates every week - /episode/index/show/hellofawaytodie/id/37069315

DadChat: The Overhead Child Press 06/12/2025

DadChat: The Overhead Child Press This week Francis and Nate talk about helping your child touch all the light switches, childhood scars, sledding accidents, and forgetting about Memorial Day If you like this and are craving more, Subscribe to our Patreon and get access to more than eight years of bonus content. Three new episodes a month- Check out the store, new updates every week - /episode/index/show/hellofawaytodie/id/36965580

Slideshow with Dad: Down Route 66 *Audio Only* 06/05/2025

Slideshow with Dad: Down Route 66 *Audio Only* This is the audio release of last week's Slideshow with dad. To get the full visual experience, watch the video here - Or you can see the slides here - This week in the Slide Show we visit Route 66 roadside attractions on our way to Chicago. Plus a trip to Savers and the St. Louis aquarium His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik - The Radium Girls by Kate Moore - If you like this and are craving more, Subscribe to our Patreon and get access to more than eight years of bonus content. Three new episodes a month- Check out the store, new updates every week - /episode/index/show/hellofawaytodie/id/36863940

What a Hell of a Way to Dad

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