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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DOD291: Is Punching Each Other Therapy?
After a delightful Curry update in the pre-show, the dads dig into the central issue from a recent Vice article about...dudes just hitting each other instead of talking to a therapist? Then, in the patron segment, Eli shares a delightful story from his household and the kindness of strangers. Join the Facebook Group! facebook.com/groups/dearolddads For comments, email thedads@dearolddads.com
DOD290: It Was An Accident!
The dads have some things to "yell" about...like how they get accused of yelling (wasn't yelling) by children who are most definitely yelling. Join the Facebook Group! facebook.com/groups/dearolddadsFor comments, email thedads@dearolddads.com For extended episodes, bonus content, and most importantly, for an AD FREE SHOW, make sure to pledge on Patreon!
DOD289: Eli's Got Nissan Money
Eli's car saga has some major updates that somehow continue to be insane. Then the dads dig into r/AskMenOver30's list of books that'll supposedly fix your thirties. In the patron-exclusive story, Thomas shares some stories from the California State Fair, including a very bizarre interaction. Join the Facebook Group! facebook.com/groups/dearolddadsFor comments, email thedads@dearolddads.com For extended episodes, bonus content, and most importantly, for an AD FREE SHOW, make sure to pledge on Patreon!
DOD288: Childfree By Choice, with Cecil Cicirello
Although we all miss Eli in this episode, we have an incredible treat of a guest host: Cecil Cicirello! Cecil shares how he and his wife determined that childfree by choice was a good fit for them, and the dads get into childhood memories, being childfree and maintaining friendships with people who have children, and so much more. Plus an especially long patron-only segment at the end! Join the Facebook Group! facebook.com/groups/dearolddads For comments, email thedads@dearolddads.com
DOD287: Til Too Many Memes Do Us Part
A number of listener emails have been coming in, so the dads tackle a couple of these, including navigating family dynamics of people being invited and not invited to wedding celebrations. And though we have yet to receive an update about Eli's suspected-totaled cars, we DO get a Haeley Health Update! Plus: a game that Thomas sucks at?! Tune in to the Patron bonus to hear how bad it was. Join the Facebook Group! facebook.com/groups/dearolddads For comments, email thedads@dearolddads.com
DOD286: Eli and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
Well Eli had an absolutely surreal 12 hours immediately before recording, so the dudes get into it. At least we all have each other. Join the Facebook Group! facebook.com/groups/dearolddads For comments, email thedads@dearolddads.com
DOD285: How Many Dads Are We Buying for Anyway?!
It's a belated Father's Day round table! Plus, a listener question about a nephew who needs way more intervention than is being offered by their parents, and the dads chime in with what they would do if faced with a similar situation. For patrons only: Eli's kindest friend really stepped in it when taking a stab at a joke recently and Eli is beside himself with glee. Join the Facebook Group! facebook.com/groups/dearolddads For comments, email thedads@dearolddads.com
DOD284: It Must Be Hot Divorcée Summer Or Something
The dads work through listener emails. How many exactly? A NEW UNBEATABLE DADS RECORD. You'll have to tune in to find out! But it all boils down to a simple question, really: how many listeners to Dear Old Dads should file for divorce? PLUS: patrons get an extra-long bonus segment at the end of this episode! Join the Facebook Group! facebook.com/groups/dearolddads For comments, email thedads@dearolddads.com
DOD283: When No One At the Pool Party Knows How to Swim
Tom threw a birthday party for Eamon and the chaos that ensued is quite literally unbelievable. We're not sure if Tom has actually recovered from this yet. And later, in the patron-exclusive story, more unbelievable Curry household lore. What in the world is happening in Illinois... Join the Facebook Group! facebook.com/groups/dearolddads For comments, email thedads@dearolddads.com
DOD282: A Talent Show with No Talent
A listener question about kids performing in talent shows is paired with incredible news from Thomas about one of the Smith kids facing their own fears. Join the Facebook Group! facebook.com/groups/dearolddads For comments, email thedads@dearolddads.com
DOD281: When Your Couple Friends Divorce
Thomas's friends are divorcing, and hearing the details hits a little too close to home. The dads dig into what it really means when someone can't stop making their partner feel small, whether people can actually change, and what it says about you when a friend's failing marriage makes you quietly wonder about your own. For Patrons: Eli is chaperoning a field day and we are all praying for him. Join the Facebook Group! facebook.com/groups/dearolddads For comments, email thedads@dearolddads.com
DOD280: How Much Can We Control What We Find Attractive?
Thomas got served a weird Christian-y video about marriage and attraction. In the bonus for patrons: Tom does what his kid wanted and then is punished and gaslit... Join the Facebook Group! facebook.com/groups/dearolddads For comments, email thedads@dearolddads.com
DOD279: When Should You Tell Your Kid They're Neurodivergent?
The dads take a listener email about how and when to talk to your kid about a diagnosis like ADHD or autism. When do you share this information with your kid, and is it something you should anticipate sharing at multiple points at different developmental stages? Join the Facebook Group! facebook.com/groups/dearolddads For comments, email thedads@dearolddads.com
DOD278: I'm Not Gonna Cause I Don't Wanna
It's another "Tom is sane despite all odds" episode! The dudes revisit a topic that Tom brought up in a previous episode about whether or not permission and support from parents are linked. If your parents let you do something (like join a school sports team), would that mean you could expect them to cheer you on at your games? What were the dads' experiences in their childhoods with this, and how do we want to show up for our kids with the things we've given them permission to do? Join the Facebook Group! facebook.com/groups/dearolddads For comments, email thedads@dearolddads.com
DOD277: This Husband's In the Doghouse
The dads spend today's episode exploring a few different areas of concern from a listener email. But at it's core: how do you negotiate one partner's needs and the other partner's hurt? Join the Facebook Group! facebook.com/groups/dearolddads For comments, email thedads@dearolddads.com