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Dads Being Dads

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A weekly show about the fun and challenges of being a dad.
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#383 - Teenage Driver

Jason has a new driver and there are a lot of stories to tell about how bad adults are at the rules. Motorcycles are hot, what a thrill, but bikes don’t need helmets. Kids are spending small amounts, but it’s adding up. Randy keeps the streak going with some late soccer updates.

Jul 18, 202346 minEp. 383

#382 - Locking the School

Blank beats Jason, and Jason pivots to manage the money with the PTO moms. Kids can’t get their stuff but Randy isn’t doing anything about it. Rates went down but then phones and trucks brought them back up. The schools are locked but the doors are propped open anyways. Nurturing women are cutting bones, and it's fine, on average.

Jul 11, 20231 hr 2 minEp. 382

#381 - Spring is ruined

Randy gains a new perspective from within the soccer pitch. Jason explains the purpose of the power and persistence of bullying while Randy resorts simply to punching. Fealty is pledged to anachronistic knaves while animals remain absolutely brutal. Randy coaxes Jason’s opinions on the hot topic of controversial books.

Jul 06, 20231 hr 3 minEp. 381

#380 - Nashville's Polly Darton

Randy and Jason rudely scoff at other dads. Road bikes are garbage, while Dutch bikes are the comfort that everyone needs. Jason buys lawn signs and finds the local politics amazing. Randy is dismayed by the overturned proposal. Jason reassures the write-in that we aren't going anywhere.

May 19, 202358 minEp. 380

#379 - Strongly Worded Letter

Randy and Jason are skeptical, while someone's looking for a payday. Jason dives into Randy's family meeting and is shocked at the priorities. Randy wants to buy one of everything, as long as it's in color and electric. Jason needs to understand why iMessage is the way it is but Randy will still give everyone a sticker, especially for 40-minute showers.

May 12, 202354 minEp. 379

#378 - Fix My Printer

Randy and Jason aren't good at Valentine’s day but are at least self aware about it and trying to do better. There's a chip getting in the way of Randy saving money on Printer ink. Meanwhile influencers are making huge money on hydration and the girls are wearing half shirts. Randy and Jason discuss all the wrong approaches about shaving, what to wear, how to smell, and how to chew, for boys and girls.

May 09, 20231 hr 4 minEp. 378

#377 - Sanitation Theater

Randy attempts camp registration, will he get a spot? What about all this physical education, can our kids walk our way out of this so they can learn some life skills, like how to clean Airpods? Or is that what the robot is for? it's awful tall. Will Jason's car survive the Polar Vortex, and are the long underwear really necessary? How high can a jet fly and how come it can't catch a balloon?

Apr 19, 202357 minEp. 377

#376 - Mental Fortitude

Jason embraces the thing he hates. Randy suggests being objective is important on committees. Jason has some self-introspection now that his name is on the ballot. In the end, what do we do with the war chest? What about the half-kid? Dr. Voice makes a return as does the kid being tossed from years ago.

Apr 14, 202350 minEp. 376

#375 - Jerry Blue Jeans

Randy and Jason explore this phase of life, and why using the right brain is still helpful. Everyone's ungrateful and keeps destroying the kitchen, yet we will still take them skiing. We are getting pretentious about our experiences though. Randy proposes a new revenue stream, Jason is skeptical, but willing to look, it's just that it's unclear where the x-rays will come from. Yes, when doing math, the units and work matter. What does consent mean when it comes to China, TikTok.com and our two y...

Mar 15, 20231 hr 1 minEp. 375

#374 - Whorled Wide Spider Web

Jason's back at it with the AI (Hope you are enjoying the episode art) with weird Dall-e crowd-sourced images after Randy Shows him the amazing sub Reddit . But there are no more single-digit kids so it's on to the Grandkids. Some more deep AI talk while we raise 1,000s of virtual kids and teach them all calculus at age 8. Randy's got some shenanigans going on at the food pantry, but he's not in a Lexus, and no one's judging anyone! Public electricians' salaries are available and there are six m...

Mar 01, 202357 minEp. 374

#373 - The Neural Network Thing

Jason loses his mind playing with ChatGPT and Randy introduces Jason to the nightmares of Dall-E ! Spoiler alert! There's a World Cup recap, who watched and who was busy playing tackle basketball! Randy asks Jason who are the Americans and what are their plans for the holidays.

Feb 07, 20231 hr 5 minEp. 373

#372 - Very High Brow

The Teens can't communicate so clearly but they can clearly consume YouTube shorts! How do kids for core memories if they aren't involved, and Jason realizes he's being way too harsh and should just shaddup! A few good relationships is all it takes while addicted to Geometry Dash . Kurgesagt drops a new video and the views render Jason speachless, and Randy is ok with all of it.

Jan 27, 20231 hr 7 minEp. 372

#371 - Imposter Syndrome

Randy and Jason want to make sure that you woman isn't dealing with a man child. So make your bed like Admiral McRaven says to do. Also, if you have a speed interview, show up, like most of the kids do. Yet, we all lack executive function and weird quirks which is why we would like the kids to interact with others! Should we get some DBD Cast Noggin Boss ?

Jan 17, 202358 minEp. 371

#370 - Sell Your Son Out

It's time for Christmas shopping, at least for the old people, and boy do they have oddities. Randy tips off the opposing teams so he takes things private. They both are deep in the weeds of YouTube and want to understand the meta. All the while Jason is very distracted by Sam Pilgrim and the wooden wheels

Dec 02, 20221 hr 4 minEp. 370

#369 - Tasty Treat Season

Randy approves of stuffing wrappers back in the bag, even peanut shells. Jason's helmet was a success, the rest of the costume not so much, no hair was lost at least. Randy is looking for ways to measure fitness but can't predict the time between the beeps. A 100 mile run or over 48 Soccer league? There are insights of the family game night dynamic while Randy fixes the printer.

Nov 25, 20221 hr 3 minEp. 369

#367 - Frog March

Randy has to carpool but provides the snacks to all the soccer teams beforehand. Jason “Ok boomers” himself but has the fixes for society. Is it something we are doing wrong, or just the natural course of changing times? Surly boys, drunk kids, executive function, clouds of baby powder, taunting teenagers are all related.

Nov 21, 202259 minEp. 367

#365 - Deja Vouey

Randy gets Covid, finally, and improves his time. Jason has a weight loss plan. Are people just giving up and lazy and Why are they looking back and not forward? Jason wants to be content, but feels like a fat slob. Everyone can do something! Randy has a new hobby filming … you guessed it… soccer games.

Nov 18, 20221 hr 1 min

#366 - Marmalo

In case someone needs to be reminded today ... Suicide is bad, just awful and no solution for anything in any situation, call 988 and talk to someone. Covid catches up with Randy at long last, and he is seizing the downtime to buy cameras and record all the soccer. Jason commentates a game for the listeners and just won’t stop even after repeatedly saying he would. While there is not much too say, there are always productivity tips and advice on how to run an endowment.

Nov 18, 20221 hrEp. 366

#364 - Very Hard to Start

Jason’s in over his head with costumes and lawn mowers. There’s too many projects and Randy suggests management. Everyone doesn’t need to be super psyched but Randy will record the games anyways and enjoy the process. Randy is doing some grocery math while Jason underestimates the kids, and overestimates himself at the same time.

Oct 14, 202254 minEp. 364

#363 – Clown Shoes

Jason standing up for TBOY ! While Randy offers to wear a thong while taking us on a bug detour. We celebrate our kids ability to … tie their shoes. Jason goes to scout camp and actually thinks the tents aren’t so bad, and the kids are impressive. Thirty-five miles on the Northville Placid Trail […]

Sep 15, 20221 hr 2 min

#362 – Highs, Lows, Buffalos

Jason has a lecture about being in the moment. Forget fomo, ignore the greener grass, and enjoy horse camp while you are there. Randy engages the FOMO and rides all by himself. The PMC goes well but Randy gets a scary call right before. And Jason asks all the questions about the emergency medical issue. […]

Sep 02, 20221 hr 4 min

#361 – Vanilla Creme Donut

Jason and Randy bring in the running goals. But first they pick the kids up from camp and it goes well. Randy goes rafting with the hillbillies but his speech isn’t slurred. Randy quits a cushy youth job because there is absolutely no way he is cleaning that up. The kids are indignant that their […]

Sep 01, 20221 hr 6 min

#360 – Four Weekends

Randy picks the kids up and has no idea what to expect. Jason is looking for ways to outsource parenting. Messaging in this day and age. Randy goes on a dam hilly bill trip and Jason can relate. They can’t get wheat but they can set some long term goals.

Aug 15, 202259 min

#359 – Chappaquiddick

Jason’s sick again and Randy’s off to the Vineyard, biking to the island’s island yet never knowing of the story of the bridge. How do the ferries work and how do you get the fireworks across. In D.C. Jason’s not shooting them in traffic, yet the cops don’t seem to notice. And, of course, we […]

Jul 29, 20221 hr 3 min

#358 – Left on Read

Randy should go to camp but he’s trying to be productive while the kids are away at camp. Jason wants the kids to be independent but not this independent, as in … respond the text already! The scavenger hunt was a huge success. Randy is thrown by Jason faking but he can’t tell if he’s […]

Jul 19, 20221 hr 7 min

#357 – Do the Hard Stuff

Randy plans an epic party and Jason’s driving the details. 30 pounds of dry ice is nuts, but 50 pounds makes sense. Sound Bar judgment comes on a little hard, even though surround systems are actually better. Big math is fun, but hard, yet … order of magnitude is achieved. How do you make the […]

Jul 08, 202257 min

#356 – My Money’s on Me

Jason and Randy discuss the girls’ hair, and endless combing. The James’ throw a party and the kids have figured out the loophole. Tree Nuts are dangerous. Teach good decisions. Lack of accessibility is part of the challenge and double standards are summarized. – recorded on 5/31/2022

Jun 25, 20221 hr 3 min

#355 – Play More Chess

Randy and Jason unfortunately have to address guns, cops and schools again. The girls and boys appear to be coming back together. Are things improving, especially for the kids? Eat more broccoli and enjoying Tom Cruise smiling! – recorded: 5/24/2022

Jun 23, 20221 hr 1 min

#354 – Hot Girl Summer

Randy and Jason discuss Prometheus and stardust theories. Randy drives the school bus and Jason is wildly confused with Randy’s contrition. What’s fair in team sports? Why won’t the kids simply shoulder fake around the opponent and score? Randy drives the School Bus and gets McDonalds at the mall. The boy needs expensive gear now […]

Jun 09, 20221 hr

#353 – Old and Wisdomy

Randy and Jason celebrate Mother’s Day not Wife’s day, Randy with a card, but it’s not at all what you would expect. Who’s 50, and when did that happen? Don’t put tomatoes in a fruit salad no matter how intelligent you are. How the kids handle the dance pre-party and is it as never wracking? […]

Jun 07, 20221 hr 2 min
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