We brought back Daystar's dynamic duo of David Thomas and Sissy Goff to Dadville. It's always a blast when the Mayor and Governor come to visit. This week they talk to the fellas about patterns they are seeing in kids this time of year, how to handle your kid's desire to get a phone, why David gets mistaken for Jessica Alba's dad, and so much more. Join us: http://dadville.substack.com Thanks to our sponsors! AG1 - Every week of November, AG1 will be running a special Black Friday offer for a fr...
Nov 05, 2024•1 hr 5 min
Join the fellas as they sit down with Erin and Ben Napier, the beloved duo behind the hit TV show "Hometown." The Napiers dive into their journey as a couple who fell in love just six days after meeting in college, exploring how their relationship has evolved over the years and the challenges of parenting two young daughters. Erin and Ben share candid insights about the joys and complexities of balancing family life with their successful careers, emphasizing the importance of communication and s...
Oct 29, 2024•1 hr 15 min
We're flipping the tables this week on Dadville. Recently, the fellas were guests on The Zak Kuhn Show. And we thought it would be great to share the episode with ya'll today. (Bonus: Head over to Zak's YouTube page to watch the full video!) Zak goes deep with the fellas about the origins and backstory of Dadville, what it takes to start as a stand-up, the definitive Beatles and Billy Joel tunes, and so much more. Watch over on Zak's channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@thezakkuhnshow Join us ...
Oct 22, 2024•1 hr 14 min
They didn't solve all the problems in this episode—but they got close. This week Dave and Jon finally give the people what they want: Two middle-aged dads just talking about life as touring dad, when to let your kids have a phone (or social media), and why running only 3 miles can be viewed as a cop out (sorry, Jon.) Join us here: http://dadville.substack.com Thanks to our sponsors! Nutrafol - Get results you can run your fingers through! For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners te...
Oct 15, 2024•1 hr 8 min
Quite a bit has happened with Mike Donehey since his last visit to Dadville. As a father of four girls, Mike has come to grips with the fact that at any moment someone in his house is crying and someone else is laughing. He also talks about what lead the re-forming of 10th Avenue North—with all new members. (Sorry, there's no real drama there.) This is an incredible episode that talks about work/life balance, dealing with your kids' mental health, and when to "overshare." Join us: http://dadvill...
Oct 08, 2024•1 hr 25 min
This week we bring in Dadville's official college football czar, Kirk Herbstreit, to not only help Jon brush up on things before the season, but also to share his story. Kirk dives into how he makes a point to listen to his kids, dealing with other sports parents, and how he worked through difficult times with his own father. Join us: http://dadville.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 03, 2024•1 hr 19 min
Dr. Allan Peetz is a trauma surgeon in Nashville. Everyday he has to make lightning-quick decisions that save people's lives—and he's funny. Also, he's responsible for Jon's questionable decisions surrounding triathlons. In this episode he gives a look at what daily life looks like for a trauma surgeon, answers the questions parents might have about gun violence, helps break down what the data surrounding it means, and gives us guidance on what we can learn from it all. Join us: http://dadville....
Oct 01, 2024•1 hr 27 min
This week we have a Super Bowl MVP joining Dadville. Nick Foles recently retired from the NFL after an 11-year career that had him breaking more records than a caffeinated bull in a vintage vinyl shop. He joins the fellas to discuss the finer points of coaching his daughter's flag football team, transitioning to life as an ex-player, and his new DAD SZN brand. Join us: http://dadville.substack.com AG1 - Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your fi...
Sep 24, 2024•1 hr 30 min
Our guest this week is Craig Melvin, who is a co-host of the Today Show and the author of Pops: Learning to Be a Son and a Father. Craig opens up about his complicated history with his father, how he unplugs from the 24/7 news cycle, and what's it like when James Brown's anastesia is still lingering during a live interview. Join us: http://dadville.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 20, 2024•57 min
After many negotiations, the hilarious Leanne Morgan has allowed us to call her a friend in public. She joins Dadville this week to celebrate her forthcoming book, What in the World?, and gives insight to the rollercoaster of a career she's had lately. Plus, Leanne talks about working with Will Ferrell and Reese Witherspoon, balancing life on the road, and that one time she sat next to MGK on a flight. Join us here: http://dadville.substack.com Thanks to our sponsors! AG1 - Try AG1 and get a FRE...
Sep 17, 2024•1 hr 21 min
Oh boy. This week’s guest almost sends the fellas into total fanboy mode. Michael W. Smith is a certified CCM legend who has sold more than 18 million albums, won 45 Dove awards, and written 31 No. 1 songs. Dave and Jon talk to “Smitty” about getting used to fame, how to keep a marriage together for 40 years, and a life-changing encounter at Best Buy. Also, MWS commits to a backyard jam session at Dave’s place. WE HAVE IT ON TAPE! Join us at http://dadville.substack.com Learn more about your ad ...
Sep 13, 2024•1 hr 10 min
Minute-for-minute this might be the most inquisitive and eye-opening Jon/Dave episode in a while. Just imagine that in less than an hour you'll have definitive answers to the following questions: How do you make the veins in your arm look bigger? What makes the perfect morning? Do you get "whiplash" once the kids move out? How did George Clooney ruin Jon's 7th grad year? Does Dave play Marco Polo with just anyone? Are we overcomplicating it? What did Jon give up for lent that made a profound dif...
Sep 10, 2024•58 min
We aren't going to pretend that this is just another episode of Dadville, because it's not. Bruce Hornsby is here. Can we just let that last sentence soak in a bit? BH (can we call him that?) is a seminal influence on the fellas and they go deep on his history of being discovered by Michael McDonald, recording with Bonnie Raitt, beating Allen Iverson, and so much more. This is an instant HOF episode of Dadville. Become a citizen of Dadville: http://dadville.substack.com Learn more about your ad ...
Sep 05, 2024•1 hr 35 min
Laughs on laughs with this episode. We have comedian/singer-songwriter/internet darling Trey Kennedy joining the party this week on Dadville. Did you know Trey has an MBA? We didn't either. Listen in as he recounts his early years making Vines in his dorm room, the very-changing social media landscape, and why he still gets anxious whenever he drops a new video. Become a citizen of Dadville: http://dadville.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 30, 2024•1 hr 7 min
What's it like to be considered one of the best sports commentators of all time? Plus, how do you wrangle a crew that includes Shaq and Charles Barkley? Ernie Johnson has perfected the art of talking about sports and this week he shares what happens behind the red light. From his early days in Macon to his current role with Inside the NBA, some invaluable advice from his dad, when to keep your mouth shut, and how to be an intentional father and husband. Join us: http://dadville.substack.com Than...
Aug 27, 2024•1 hr 21 min
Have you ever made a trick shot and wished you got it on video? Well, Tyler Toney rounded up a few college buddies and made an empire out of just that. Toney is part of Dude Perfect, a 5-man team of trick-shot connoisseurs. Between questionable attempts of a Dave and Jon sit-in, Toney describes how DP has evolved past the hard-to-believe trick shots, what it took to build a massively successful brand, and dealing with your kids' understanding of fame. Join our community! http://dadville.substack...
Aug 22, 2024•1 hr 16 min
After a decade or so of living in Los Angeles, singer/songwriter Jake Scott has finally made the move to the big time: Fayetteville, Arkansas. The fellas catch up with Jake and discuss a bit of their shared history, life as a touring dad, and the power of having family around as a young parent. Today's Guest: Jake Scott - https://www.lavenderthealbum.com/ Join Dadville: http://dadville.substack.com Thanks to our sponsors! AG1 - Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 AND 5 free AG1...
Aug 20, 2024•1 hr 13 min
Bob Goff has to be one of the most interesting people in the world. He is a New York Times best-selling author, lawyer, speaker, and the founder of Love Does, a non-profit that aims to fight injustices against children. In this episode, he tells an INCREDIBLE story about his kids were able to meet world leaders, tales from his time at San Quentin (not as a prisoner), and why you should never show up empty handed. Join us: http://dadville.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...
Aug 15, 2024•1 hr 17 min
As we approach the one-year anniversary of Cody Fry becoming a dad, we thought it would be great to bring him into Dadville and share his story. If all you know of Cody is his massive hit on TikTok, then you are in for quite a ride. He goes deep on how his parent's musical sense influences him, the magic of performing with an orchestra, and so much more. Today's guest: Cody Fry - https://www.codyfry.com/ Join us here: http://dadville.substack.com Thanks to our sponsors! Butcher Box - Choose from...
Aug 13, 2024•1 hr 12 min
We have so many new members of the Dadville crew that we thought it would be great to revisit some classic Dadville episodes (don't worry, new episodes will still come every week). Our first Dadville Classic episode features the incredible Amy Grant. This quote really sums it up—but still listen to the episode, ok? "It doesn't matter if someone's churched or unchurched, whether they know the Bible or don't know the Bible, anybody can talk to God. 'Thank you' and 'help' are good conversation star...
Aug 08, 2024•1 hr 30 min
We have an old-school duo episode this week as the fellas catch up on life. Listen in as Jon outlines his biggest coffee stresses on the road, the fellas check in about recent shows—and which cities make for the best shows, Coldplay documentaries, and much more! Join us! http://dadville.substack.com Thanks to our sponsors! AG1 - Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3 + K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first subscription at http://drinkAG1.com/dadville Shopify - Sign up for a ...
Aug 06, 2024•58 min
What does Love Island, Grey's Anatomy, the Super Bowl, and the 2018 U.S. Figure Skating Championships have in common? If you said "Things Jon has either won or appeared on" you would be totally wrong. All of them have featured this week's guest Ryan O'Neal, the creative force behind Sleeping at Last. He joins Dadville to discuss being discovered by Billy Corgan, his return to playing gigs, raising kids in London, and much more. Today's Guest: Sleeping at Last https://www.sleepingatlast.com/ Butc...
Jul 30, 2024•1 hr 11 min
Mary Flo Ridley and Megan Michelson are out to make difficult conversations a bit easier. With Birds and Bees, Mary Flo and Megan are helping parents learn how to talk to their children about sex and their bodies. The fellas ask about when's the right age, what terms to use, managing multiple kids' awareness, and a ton more. This episode will be a huge help to parents entering the tween years with their kids. Today's Guest: https://birds-bees.com/ (Use the code DADVILLE20 for 20% off!) Join us: ...
Jul 23, 2024•1 hr 20 min
If the only thing on Brad Montague's bio was "New York Times-Bestselling Author," that would be plenty. Thankfully, there's more. In this week's episode, the fellas catch up with Brad as he is writing his sixth book to discuss the origins of Kid President, growing up as a creative, where the best ideas come from, and so much more. Today's guest: Brad Montague - https://montagueworkshop.com/ Join us! http://dadville.substack.com Thanks to our sponsors! NeoPlants - When you purchase Neo Px, you wi...
Jul 16, 2024•1 hr 12 min
After a very long year, we have David Nasser returning to Dadville. His first episode was an all-timer, and there's no doubt that this one will be too. David discusses an amazing journal project he did at his daughter's wedding, the 5 actions he hopes his kids take into their lives, and some of the absolute best stories we've ever heard. Become a citizen of Dadivlle: http://dadville.substack.com Thanks to our Sponsors! AG1 - Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 AND 5 free AG1 Tr...
Jul 09, 2024•1 hr 43 min
Calling all angels! This week we bring the Grammy-award winning frontman for Train to Dadville! The fellas talk with Pat about how the music of Michael Jackson inspired him to leave his burgeoning basketball career behind, how to deal with parenting a musically talented kid, the endless mystery of TikTok, and their massive summer tour with REO Speedwagon, and Yacht Rock Revue. Don't miss it! Today's Guest: Pat Monahan of Train https://savemesanfrancisco.com/ Join Dadville: http://dadville.substa...
Jun 25, 2024•50 min
What does it take to be an award-winning CEO? Well, we tracked down just the guest to answer that question. David Novak is the former CEO of Yum! Brands, and the guy who can lay claim to inventing Cool Ranch Doritos. Yeah, for real. He joins the fellas to talk about his extremely unique childhood, how he got the CEO gig, and his view on the relationship with his daughter after his wife passed away. Sign up on our mailing list: http://dadville.substack.com Thanks to our sponsors! AG1 - Try AG1 an...
Jun 18, 2024•1 hr 1 min
This week on Dadville we have author, speaker, professor, minister Gary Thomas joining us. Gary has written a bunch of books—like a whole lot—and he discusses working through a "tired" marriage, navigating different seasons of marriage life, and what he's learned from being a parent of adult kids—and why that might be the basis of an upcoming book. Become a citizen of Dadville: http://dadville.substack.com Today's Guest: https://garythomas.com/ Thanks to our sponsors! Nutrafol - For a limited ti...
Jun 11, 2024•1 hr 1 min
It's time for our monthly check-in with the proprietors of Dadville. The fellas took a BUNCH of your questions and did their best to answer them. How do they deal with "parenting" on the road? An interesting viewpoint on a '90s alt-rock classic. Does there family think they are funny or are there a crippling amount of eye rolls? All that and much more. Join Us in Dadville: http://dadville.substack.com Thanks to our Sponsors! AG1 - Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 AND 5 free ...
Jun 04, 2024•1 hr 1 min
Oh boy, this one's for the footy fans. NBC's Rebecca Lowe is the face of Premier League football in the United States. Every week she breaks down all the happenings to millions of people. Yes, Dave is very excited. Lowe discusses the somewhat traumatic first day on-air, how she deals with her fandom of Crystal Palace, and why Americans kill her with kindness. Become a citizen of Dadville: http://dadville.substack.com Thanks to our sponsors! AG1 - Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D...
May 21, 2024•1 hr 14 min
