The At Home Dad Show Podcast

Your weekly dose of wisdom from two Stay-at-Home-Dads perfecting the art of keeping up a home, raising children, and other manly stuff

Ep 51: What's Up with Expiration Dates?? 01/15/2020

Ep 51: What's Up with Expiration Dates?? Why does our food have such a confusing mix of “Best Before ..” “Use By …” and “Sell By …” labeling??!! It’s confusing and maddening, and the USDA says we toss 133 billion pounds of edible food each year due to confusion over date labeling. There has to be a better way! Well, we certainly don’t figure it out on this episode, but we can joke about it! Join us for a shallow dive into food labeling, a spirited game of “Dead or Alive”, and a frank discussion of what to do with grandma’ /episode/index/show/homedadshow/id/12753458

Ep 50: Scarier Things! Haunted Garages and Candy Fails 10/30/2019

Ep 50: Scarier Things! Haunted Garages and Candy Fails Halloween is here and we chat all things spooky. We review some of the best and worst treats ever made, and Baker shares a trick for keeping your jack-o-lantern from decaying before the big day. /episode/index/show/homedadshow/id/11837648

Ep 49: Feelin' Minnesota w/ Chris Brandenburg, VP of the National At Home Dad Network 10/09/2019

Ep 49: Feelin' Minnesota w/ Chris Brandenburg, VP of the National At Home Dad Network We're back from Minneapolis and had a minute to process our experiences at HomeDadCon. To help recap we chat with Chris Brandenburg, current VP of the National At-Home Dad Network and Chairperson for HomeDadCon. We discuss the Con and the overall mission of the Network, address the dangers of drinking on an empty stomach, and try to get Chris to dish about next year's event. Spoiler alert: he's currently tight lipped about the location but promised to give us the scoop when the city is chosen! /episode/index/show/homedadshow/id/11572727

Ep 48: Live HomeDadCon Recap! 09/28/2019

Ep 48: Live HomeDadCon Recap! We lugged our podcasting gear halfway across the country, and we only managed to do one episode! Well, we were just having too much fun hanging out with fellow SAHDs and enjoying some of the local color here in Minneapolis. This here is a quick recap of the goodness of HDC24 with The Kyles. In short, it was awesome and we all can't wait for next year. /episode/index/show/homedadshow/id/11432177

Ep 47: We're Packing Our Bags ... Next Stop HomeDadCon! 09/25/2019

Ep 47: We're Packing Our Bags ... Next Stop HomeDadCon! We threw some clean underwear in a bag, along with a bunch of podcast gear, and booked a bitchin' minivan rental. We are ready for HomeDadCon! Can't wait to meet everyone we've connected with online and hear from the panel of amazing presenters scheduled to appear. AND go to Elko Speedway for some dirt track shenanigans on Saturday night. We are planning on posting daily recaps so look out for new content all weekend long! /episode/index/show/homedadshow/id/11383292

Ep 46: Our Happy Divorce w/ Ben Heldfond 09/18/2019

Ep 46: Our Happy Divorce w/ Ben Heldfond How many happy divorces do you know about? We’re guessing not a lot. When our guest Ben Heldfond and his wife called it quits they wanted to buck the trend. Their book Our Happy Divorce launches this month and Ben sat down with us to share how he and Nikki did it. It’s an inspirational story of what happens when two people put their child above everything else. /episode/index/show/homedadshow/id/11296493

Ep 45: Dads Saved The Human Race! w/ Dr. Anna Machin 09/04/2019

Ep 45: Dads Saved The Human Race! w/ Dr. Anna Machin We’re back from a quick summer break with evolutionary anthropologist Dr. Anna Machin who explains how fathers saved the human race. No, seriously folks! Our wide-ranging conversation is a must for all parents, especially dads who don’t always get the parenting props they deserve. Discover how mom-as-nurturer and dad-as-hunter/gatherer is a Western construct without basis in evolution. Learn how dads naturally teach resilience. And find out how having a baby changes our brains to make us better parents! /episode/index/show/homedadshow/id/11117990

Ep 44: It's Summertime! 08/07/2019

Ep 44: It's Summertime! Where has the show been lately?! Well, we got wrapped up in the swells of summertime funtime. But no need to fear, we will be back in early September with the much anticipated interview of Dr. Anna Machin–who will be speaking at Home Dad Con in Minneapolis later in September. We will be there with two At Home Dad Show fans/guests both named Kyle! It's going to be a blast so we hope to see you there. And bring a Kyle if ya know one. /episode/index/show/homedadshow/id/10814417

Ep 43: The Full-Time Dad Show w/ Kyle Thompson 07/17/2019

Ep 43: The Full-Time Dad Show w/ Kyle Thompson Soooo we may have to change the name of the show now that we've decided that "Full-Time Dad" is an awesome way to describe what we do. Or not. In any case, on today's show we are back #InTheTrenches with Kyle Thompson a fellow Minnesotan who has a mohawk, is into short track racing, and is an incredibly patient and kind parent to his 3-year-old girl. He's beautifully in tune with his toddler, madly in love with his wife, and makes some mean Deer Camp Eggs. Come meet Kyle! /episode/index/show/homedadshow/id/10553204

Ep 42: Got Those Summer Camp Blues 07/03/2019

Ep 42: Got Those Summer Camp Blues Schoooool's out for the summer! And that means it's time for the kids to head to summer camp ... or is it? Adam is feeling a little guilty that he's dropping the kids at camp (and paying for it) when they could totally stay at home with him. He got some great feedback from fellow SAHDs on Facebook which we read through. Plus Baker shares a great article on how to combat your kids' camp anxiety. /episode/index/show/homedadshow/id/10383878

After Hours: Backpacking the John Muir Trail w/ Matt Osborn 06/26/2019

After Hours: Backpacking the John Muir Trail w/ Matt Osborn It’s our first official After Hours show! (No, we’re not counting most of Season 1...) Tonight, we sit down with our good buddy Matt Osborn and a bottle of The Ocho. Matt hiked the entire John Muir Trail with nothing but the pack on his back, a song in his heart, and presumably some bear spray. Whether you’re a seasoned backpacker or your idea of the Great Outdoors is drinking on a porch, it’s a great story so pop in and take a listen. We got blisters on our feet just hearing about it. /episode/index/show/homedadshow/id/10279517

Ep 40: Leave Me Alone, It's Father's Day 06/14/2019

Ep 40: Leave Me Alone, It's Father's Day Father’s Day is upon us and we sit down to discuss how best to celebrate Dad. Coffee and donuts in bed? Yes please. Chilling in a lawn chair on the beach? Absolutely. A big cup of shut the hell up? Questionable. Hear what Adam’s perfect day looks like—down to the minute. Plus two stories about the kids that made these dads ridiculously proud. And that’s truly the best Fathers Day gift. Whether you want to hang with the fam or be left alone—we want to know what YOUR perfect day looks like. Email or /episode/index/show/homedadshow/id/10148735

Ep 39: Rockstar Turned Author Don Miggs on How You Can Never Fully Prepare For Baby 06/04/2019

Ep 39: Rockstar Turned Author Don Miggs on How You Can Never Fully Prepare For Baby We sit down with multi-talented Don Miggs to discuss his new book “Dads Know Best” (http://dadsknowbest.com/) a no bull, no punches pulled welcome to parenthood written with bandmate John Luzzi. Miggs has so many nuggets of GREAT advice all parents and parents-to-be need to hear this electrifying hour. Also, pooping in the shower, dining with supermodels, and the Lightning Round with questions like “What’s the weirdest thing you’ve ever told your kids?” /episode/index/show/homedadshow/id/10039505

Ep 38: How to Build a SAHD Community w/ Brock Lusch 05/28/2019

Ep 38: How to Build a SAHD Community w/ Brock Lusch Today’s guest is a board member at the National At-Home Dad Network, ringleader of the Cincinnati Dads Group, host of a Fathers Eve celebration, and creator of the Nomadad Podcast (thenomadad.com). Does he even have time to be a dad?? Kidding aside, we love Brock’s commitment to community building and he shares with us the steps he’s taken to bring dads together in his city and beyond. And YES we’re finally joining that SAHD group on Meetup.com. /episode/index/show/homedadshow/id/9944825

Ep 37: Short Order Dad w/ Rob Rosenthal 05/21/2019

Ep 37: Short Order Dad w/ Rob Rosenthal Is mealtime with your kids a full-contact sport? Drop in for some coaching from Rob Rosenthal, author of the book Short Order Dad: One Guy’s Guide to Making Food Fun and Hassle Free and host of the All You Can Eat podcast. Before becoming a dad, Rob earned a professional cooking degree and he shares his simple 6-word philosophy on feeding your family. Also, his 5 essential kitchen tools, the many faces of avocado toast, and savory oatmeal?? /episode/index/show/homedadshow/id/9862796

Ep 36: My Lyft Dryver w/ Kyle Hertler 05/14/2019

Ep 36: My Lyft Dryver w/ Kyle Hertler If you’ve ever thought, “I’m pretty drunk but my Lyft driver can’t tell,” well you are wrong, Buster. We know that now because our guest Kyle is a Lyft driver and he can TOTALLY tell. Adam caught a ride with him recently and, wouldn’t you know it, they figured out they were both SAHDs! So, we brought him on the show to ask our burning questions about being a Lyft/Uber driver. And about crappy beer. And about how hard Army basic training is. So hop on board the Lyft train and find out the answers /episode/index/show/homedadshow/id/9772412

Ep 35: Road Trip! Boise, Bad Batteries, and Buyer’s Remorse 05/07/2019

Ep 35: Road Trip! Boise, Bad Batteries, and Buyer’s Remorse As Baker always says: “Never the same road twice!” Adam “Can’t Leave Well Enough Alone” Gershon decided he needed an RV upgrade, and found his dream coach in Boise, Idaho (pronounced BOY-see). So they hopped on a plane and drove it all the way home. Immediately the RV is beset with electrical gremlins testing their ingenuity. Boredom takes hold somewhere in northern Nevada. And they try to kill the new RV with a brutal jaunt through Death Valley. Come along for the ride! /episode/index/show/homedadshow/id/9683324

Ep 34: Stuck at Home Dad w/ Jason Kennedy 04/23/2019

Ep 34: Stuck at Home Dad w/ Jason Kennedy Most of us get nine months to prepare for our first child. What if you only had three hours??! Our guest Jason Daley Kennedy (www.thedaleykennedy.com/) shares his incredible experiences with foster care and adoption, and all we can say is OMG. Along with his husband, their story is jaw-dropping, heart-wrenching, and ultimately inspiring. Don't miss this one. Plus: Meditation for A-holes, mental hurdles, and being a barnacle on the ship of society. Ahoy matey! Also please visit www.fostermore.org. /episode/index/show/homedadshow/id/9492779

Ep 33: Surviving Spring Break 04/16/2019

Ep 33: Surviving Spring Break The boys are back from Spring Break! It’s just Adam and Baker today rapping about their recent getaways, as well as the best place to clip your toenails, the best way to cook bacon, and the best place to die while taking a selfie. There’s a little something for everyone in this episode so sit back, spark a fresh pot of coffee, and enjoy! /episode/index/show/homedadshow/id/9413021

Ep 32: My Wife is a Secret Agent /w Patrick LaPage 04/09/2019

Ep 32: My Wife is a Secret Agent /w Patrick LaPage Another show, another story from #InTheTrenches! We get a peek into the life of full-time SAHD Patrick LaPage who is raising an 11mo baby girl somewhere in Tennessee. We don’t know exactly where and he can't say because his wife is ACTUALLY a secret agent. Hopefully we didn’t say too much. If you never hear from us again assume we are in a secret prison. Send help. Patrick explains why he ended up staying home, how he’s struggled being away from family & friends, why he’s sworn off social media alto /episode/index/show/homedadshow/id/9323132

Ep 31: How To Play "Doctor" w/ author Bonnie J. Rough 03/26/2019

Ep 31: How To Play "Doctor" w/ author Bonnie J. Rough Have you had THE TALK? Whether or not, you must listen to this episode because it might challenge everything you believe about sex ed. Our guest is Bonnie J. Rough whose new book is Beyond Birds & Bees: Bringing Home a New Message to Our Kids About Sex, Love, and Equality. This book should be required reading for parents. See how Dutch sex education is producing startlingly better results than many other countries, including the USA. Listen up and prepare for an interesting chat at dinner tonight! /episode/index/show/homedadshow/id/9097094

Ep 30: It’s Not the Size of the Anvil, Man w/ Danny Mercer 03/19/2019

Ep 30: It’s Not the Size of the Anvil, Man w/ Danny Mercer Baker exclaimed, “You are like the Jedi of Stay at Home Dads!” See why Baker went on to say our guest is “a wealth of knowledge, and confidence, and owning it.” Danny Mercer joins us from Georgia where he manages a household of four kids. He excels at housework (“Laundry is a journey, not a destination”), blacksmithing (“It’s not the size of the anvil, man”), and encouraging gender equality (“Boys and girls need to be loving AND they need to be strong”). It’s a powerful, raw, honest /episode/index/show/homedadshow/id/9059144

Ep 29: Be a DILF! w/ Stay-At-Home Dad Andy Miller 03/12/2019

Ep 29: Be a DILF! w/ Stay-At-Home Dad Andy Miller We're diving back in the trenches! We chat with Andy—a former Starbucks food scientist and current full-time Stay at Home Dad living in Seattle. Andy blows us away with his level of organization and implementation of household systems. /episode/index/show/homedadshow/id/8966306

Ep 28: Celebrating The AHDS' 1st BDAY w/ Our Kids! 03/05/2019

Ep 28: Celebrating The AHDS' 1st BDAY w/ Our Kids! It’s our 1st birthday, and we celebrate by having the kids on the show! Not only are they adorable, they (hilariously) answer some tough questions like: What’s your favorite pizza topping? Do you want to be a stay at home dad when you grow up? And, what’s that smell?? It’s a great way to mark our first anniversary. Come on in and enjoy the silliness! /episode/index/show/homedadshow/id/8881334

Ep 27: Mourning Your Old Life w/ James from the Netherlands 02/26/2019

Ep 27: Mourning Your Old Life w/ James from the Netherlands This season is all about the dads in the trenches! We’re hearing from listeners from around the world who are knee-deep in full-time dadding, and we’re bringing you their stories. Today we chat with James, an English fellow who now lives in The Netherlands with his wife and baby daughter. The Netherlands sounds like an amazing place to raise a family! Join us as we discuss Dutch work/life balance, rogue packs of 7-year-old cyclists, and handling the dark, early days of caring for an infant. /episode/index/show/homedadshow/id/8787209

Ep 26: Life of Dad's Tommy Riles 02/12/2019

Ep 26: Life of Dad's Tommy Riles What do you do when you learn your baby will need open heart surgery within days of being born? You start a blog. And if you’re Tommy Riles you build that blog into Life of Dad, one of THE most influential parenting communities. On this episode, Riles tells us how the whole thing started and what he’s learned from the giant community he helped build. We talk about men “leaning in” to parenting, getting the “superhero” treatment, and how to cook a different meal for every member of your house! /episode/index/show/homedadshow/id/8610938

Ep 25: No Shame Parenting with Lindsay Powers 01/29/2019

Ep 25: No Shame Parenting with Lindsay Powers We chat with Lindsay Powers, founder of the #NoShameParenting movement, who assures us that You Can’t F*ck Up Your Kids. /episode/index/show/homedadshow/id/8426426

Ep 24: Season 2, Baby! 01/15/2019

Ep 24: Season 2, Baby! WE'RE BACK and excited to embark on Season 2 of the At Home Dad Show during which we'll continue to explore modern parenting from the dads' point of view. /episode/index/show/homedadshow/id/8269664

Episode 23: Meth is My Kick of the Week 10/30/2018

Episode 23: Meth is My Kick of the Week Hey hey ... we're back on our every-other-week schedule! In this episode it's just us rapping about motivation. We explore the importance of motivation in accomplishing important stuff like exercising, practicing a sport, learning an instrument, going out with friends, or anything else that's worth your time. Plus, a guys' perspective on the Parents' Association, and an update on Baker's ADD treatment. /episode/index/show/homedadshow/id/7365506

Episode 22: Someone Call Me a Lüber w/ Zach Selwyn 10/12/2018

Episode 22: Someone Call Me a Lüber w/ Zach Selwyn It’s been over a month since our last episode and Baker was in the editing bay crafting what could possibly be our best episode yet! This week we're off the rails with writer/comedian/country singer/freestyle rapper and co-host of the popular podcast Missi & Zach Might Bang! Zach Selwyn (www.zachselwyn.com). Zach is a national treasure and we hope you enjoy this insane conversation. There are FIVE original songs (some improvised), countless tangents, and a few parenting tidbits. Have fun! /episode/index/show/homedadshow/id/7158621

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