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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.

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Episodes

DOD53: SAT SchmessAT

Tom's son intentionally tanked his SAT, with his parents' full permission and endorsement. Eli and Thomas had an aneurism at this thought. Let's find out who is right and who is dead. For extended episodes, bonus content, and most importantly, for an AD FREE SHOW, make sure to pledge on Patreon! Join the Facebook Group! facebook.com/groups/dearolddads For comments, email thedads@dearolddads.com Follow us on Twitter: @DearOldDads Facebook Page: Dear Old Dads on Facebook

Apr 21, 2023 · 68 min · With Thomas Smith, Eli Bosnick & Tom Curry

DOD52: The Perils of Being a Non-Sports Dude

Tom had a near death experience with a football For extended episodes, bonus content, and most importantly, for an AD FREE SHOW, make sure to pledge on Patreon! Join the Facebook Group! facebook.com/groups/dearolddads For comments, email thedads@dearolddads.com Follow us on Twitter: @DearOldDads Facebook Page: Dear Old Dads on Facebook

Apr 19, 2023 · 51 min · With Thomas Smith, Eli Bosnick & Tom Curry

DOD51: New Shoes

Remy has unlocked a new super power. Arlo gets new shoes. And also, the perfect ending to the soccer saga. Tom and Thomas still grew up poor and weren't on the... fuckin...diamond cutting team or whatever Eli had at his school. For extended episodes, bonus content, and most importantly, for an AD FREE SHOW, make sure to pledge on Patreon! Join the Facebook Group! facebook.com/groups/dearolddads For comments, email thedads@dearolddads.com Follow us on Twitter: @DearOldDads Facebook Page: Dear Old Dads on Facebook

Apr 14, 2023 · 50 min · With Thomas Smith, Eli Bosnick & Tom Curry

DOD50: Date Night!

It's no secret that the three of us are all madly in love with our partners. How do we keep that flame alive? This one is about date nights and keeping things exciting! For extended episodes, bonus content, and most importantly, for an AD FREE SHOW, make sure to pledge on Patreon! Join the Facebook Group! facebook.com/groups/dearolddads For comments, email thedads@dearolddads.com Follow us on Twitter: @DearOldDads Facebook Page: Dear Old Dads on Facebook

Apr 7, 2023 · 46 min · With Thomas Smith, Eli Bosnick & Tom Curry

DOD49: HYDRATE HYDRATE HYDRATE

Today's episode is about hydration... eventually. For extended episodes, bonus content, and most importantly, for an AD FREE SHOW, make sure to pledge on Patreon! Join the Facebook Group! facebook.com/groups/dearolddads For comments, email thedads@dearolddads.com Follow us on Twitter: @DearOldDads Facebook Page: Dear Old Dads on Facebook

Mar 31, 2023 · 60 min · With Thomas Smith, Eli Bosnick & Tom Curry

DOD48: Which One Is Your Favorite

It may be a bit of a taboo among parents, but do we have a favorite kid? Should we feel bad about that? Should we tell that kid directly that they aren't our favorite like Tom's dad probably did? For extended episodes, bonus content, and most importantly, for an AD FREE SHOW, make sure to pledge on Patreon! Join the Facebook Group! facebook.com/groups/dearolddads For comments, email thedads@dearolddads.com Follow us on Twitter: @DearOldDads Facebook Page: Dear Old Dads on Facebook

Mar 29, 2023 · 49 min · With Thomas Smith, Eli Bosnick & Tom Curry

DOD47: Tom's Entire Family Has Plague

Tom cursed himself last week by talking about how he and his family had avoided COVID because HOOO BOY does his entire family have COVID! We talk kids, doctors and health stuff, and also the challenges of parenting in a divorce situation. For extended episodes, bonus content, and most importantly, for an AD FREE SHOW, make sure to pledge on Patreon! Join the Facebook Group! facebook.com/groups/dearolddads For comments, email thedads@dearolddads.com Follow us on Twitter: @DearOldDads Facebook Page: Dear Old Dads on Facebook

Mar 24, 2023 · 48 min · With Thomas Smith, Eli Bosnick & Tom Curry

DOD46: Wrestling with Kids Known and Unknown

We're back! Ok I know it has already seemed like we're back, but this was actually the first episode recorded in March. We're catching up to real time. So it's a bit of a grab bag of things with a minor wrestling theme. Oh and a horrible Tom story, as always. It's so good to be back! For extended episodes, bonus content, and most importantly, for an AD FREE SHOW, make sure to pledge on Patreon! Join the Facebook Group! facebook.com/groups/dearolddads For comments, email thedads@dearolddads.com Follow us on Twitter: @DearOldDads Facebook Page: Dear Old Dads on Facebook

Mar 17, 2023 · 51 min · With Thomas Smith, Eli Bosnick & Tom Curry

DOD45: How to Fight

Tom gives us some pointers on how to win your typical carwash fight club. No just kidding. This one is about having fights/arguments/disagreements with your partner. Is it healthy? How much is healthy? Is it unhealthy to NOT fight? For extended episodes, bonus content, and for an AD FREE show, make sure to pledge on Patreon! Join the Facebook Group! facebook.com/groups/dearolddads For comments, email thedads@dearolddads.com Follow us on Twitter: @DearOldDads Facebook Page: Dear Old Dads on Facebook

Mar 10, 2023 · 63 min · With Thomas Smith, Eli Bosnick & Tom Curry

DOD44: YOUR Mom Has ADHD! heh

Thomas has gone through a medical labyrinth that led him to an epiphany about his family. This one's pretty raw, especially the bonus story. Reminder, this was recorded in January. For extended episodes, bonus content, and for an AD FREE show, make sure to pledge on patreon! Join the Facebook Group! facebook.com/groups/dearolddads For comments, email thedads@dearolddads.com Follow us on Twitter: @DearOldDads

Mar 3, 2023 · 46 min · With Thomas Smith, Eli Bosnick & Tom Curry

DOD43: Explaining Religion To Our Kids

Ok what the hell do we say when our kid asks what a church is For extended episodes, bonus content, and for an AD FREE show, make sure to pledge on patreon! Join the Facebook Group! facebook.com/groups/dearolddads For comments, email thedads@dearolddads.com Follow us on Twitter: @DearOldDads

Mar 2, 2023 · 56 min · With Thomas Smith, Eli Bosnick & Tom Curry

February Vacation Post 6: Being Noticed and Unnoticed

Tom reads his blog entry on being noticed and unnoticed. Thank you all so much for allowing us a vacation month and we're excited to bring fresh Dad content in March! For Tom's full blog, go here! Join the Facebook Group! facebook.com/groups/dearolddads For comments, email thedads@dearolddads.com Follow us on Twitter: @DearOldDads Facebook Page: Dear Old Dads on Facebook

Mar 1, 2023 · 7 min · With Thomas Smith, Eli Bosnick & Tom Curry

DOD42: The Meaning of Life

What if our kids totally suck but are completely blissfully happy? Would that be a success as a parent? For extended episodes, bonus content, and for an AD FREE show, make sure to pledge on patreon! Join the Facebook Group! facebook.com/groups/dearolddads For comments, email thedads@dearolddads.com Follow us on Twitter: @DearOldDads

Mar 1, 2023 · 59 min · With Thomas Smith, Eli Bosnick & Tom Curry

February Vacation Post 5: Gift Giving

Tom reads his blog entry on how to be a great gift giver. Thank you all so much for allowing us a vacation month and we're excited to bring fresh Dad content in March! For Tom's full blog, go here! Join the Facebook Group! facebook.com/groups/dearolddads For comments, email thedads@dearolddads.com Follow us on Twitter: @DearOldDads Facebook Page: Dear Old Dads on Facebook

Feb 28, 2023 · 5 min · With Thomas Smith, Eli Bosnick & Tom Curry

February Vacation Post 4: Productivity and Laziness

Tom reads his blog entry on productivity and laziness. Thank you all so much for allowing us a vacation month and we're excited to bring fresh Dad content in March! For Tom's full blog, go here! Join the Facebook Group! facebook.com/groups/dearolddads For comments, email thedads@dearolddads.com Follow us on Twitter: @DearOldDads Facebook Page: Dear Old Dads on Facebook

Feb 27, 2023 · 8 min · With Thomas Smith, Eli Bosnick & Tom Curry