On a recent field-trip to the pumpkin patch - because it's that time of year y'know - Babyforce decided she needed to know the answet to a very important question, "If a Mommy & Daddy are needed to make a baby then who made the first Mommy & Daddy?" Profound, eh? Not only has she decided it's time to ask the tough questions, she asked the Mom of a friend who was driving her to the pumpkin patch. With the wisdom of a father who's been around the Sun a few times, Jon shares his sage advice...
Oct 27, 2022•42 min•Ep. 43
A few weeks back "school" was getting back in session, which led Chris & Jon to believe they'd get the podcast back in session too. Funny how life throws curveballs that stops that from happening. Regardless, the pair talk about all that's been going on in the sphere of their families, and what nerdy stuff they've been up to as of late. This podcast is powered by Pinecast . Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-d07915 for 40% off...
Oct 12, 2022•41 min•Ep. 42
Did the "new episode" notification surprise you? Not only is school back in, but the podcast is back recording too! Chris & Jon get together to talk about Babyforce's entry into Kindergarten, and what it's like to be "back to school" for Jon's kids through the experience of homeschooling. And with many months since the last episode, have the guys been up to anything... nerdy? This podcast is powered by Pinecast . Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgra...
Sep 19, 2022•Ep. 41
With pandemic-related restrictions being relaxed, reduced, and removed and kids activities being restarted, Jon & Chris share their approach to the "new" world. From brithday parties, to sports & activities, to simply interacting in the space each of their families is in, the two share a few thoughts on what parameters they might be working with. This podcast is powered by Pinecast . Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-d079...
Apr 18, 2022•43 min•Ep. 40
Despite their best efforts otherwise, Chris & family picked up "the bug" and had what amounted to a couple hard days for Babyforce and a rough week (and beyond) for him and his wife. This podcast is powered by Pinecast . Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-d07915 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Nerdy Dad Cast.
Feb 07, 2022•34 min•Ep. 39
Snow. Lots of it. And much more than Jon, Chris and their respective families are used to. The two talk about what they've been up to into the dawn of 2022, and what nerdiness they plan on getting into over the course of the year. This podcast is powered by Pinecast . Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-d07915 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Nerdy Dad Cast.
Jan 10, 2022•45 min•Ep. 38
With it getting closer to that festive time of year, Jon & Chris talk about some of the holiday traditions they maintain and a few new ones they hope to start. This podcast is powered by Pinecast . Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-d07915 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Nerdy Dad Cast.
Dec 14, 2021•49 min•Ep. 37
Jon & Chris believe and trust in science. And as such, they worry what a changing climate will mean for the world their kids will ive in, especially after what they've witnessed over the course of this past year alone. This podcast is powered by Pinecast . Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-d07915 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Nerdy Dad Cast.
Nov 23, 2021•47 min•Ep. 36
In an episode that's been a "long time coming," Jon & Chris finally get back together to discuss all the nerdy things that have been going on in the two Dads' lives, what they've been up to, and how the families are getting used to their new digs. This podcast is powered by Pinecast . Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-d07915 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Nerdy Dad Cast....
Oct 27, 2021•47 min•Ep. 35
What approach do you take with your kids when it comes to competition? Is it simply about being part of the competition, is it performing your best, or is it about being the best? Chris and Jon explore how they are approaching this topic with their kids - especially considering Babyforce seems to follow the Ricky Bobby approach to competition. This podcast is powered by Pinecast . Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-d07915 for 40% ...
Aug 17, 2021•48 min•Ep. 34
With Jon & family moved to their new place, and Chris's family scheduled to move in the Fall, the two discuss how the approach they are taking (and have already taken) when it comes to relocation. This podcast is powered by Pinecast . Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-d07915 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Nerdy Dad Cast.
Jul 19, 2021•50 min•Ep. 33
With a recent personal experience of bullying somewhat behind him, Chris shares this experience and how he hopes he can use it to enable Babyforce for the future. Jon also provides personal experiences and provides tactics he feels are best used when bullies are encountered.
Jun 22, 2021•42 min•Ep. 32
Both Chris & Jon have recently been in the market for a new place to call home. Both have differing needs for their families. And both had similar, yet differing experiences looking for their new house. In fact, one has found theirs, while the other continues to search. This podcast is powered by Pinecast . Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-d07915 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Nerdy Dad Cast....
Jun 01, 2021•Ep. 31
With Chris's wife falling ill & requiring emergency surgery, he tried to put on the "brave face" to keep Babyforce from getting too worried. Yet what he learned was her being far more receptive to the feelings around her, and ended up doing her part to support him & his wife. This podcast is powered by Pinecast . Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-d07915 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Nerdy Dad Cast....
May 04, 2021•46 min•Ep. 30
With a number of exposure events at Babyforce's daycare, Chris and his family are halfway through a regional health authority "lockdown" - an activity of patience & understanding with a nearly four-year-old kid full of beans. And while Jon has already cashed in on his "golden ticket," he walks through why his family remains in lockdown too. This podcast is powered by Pinecast . Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-d07915 for 40%...
Apr 13, 2021•42 min•Ep. 29
When it comes to asking your kids to "clean their room," is it ever truly clean? And is that expectation fair when we as parents struggled to keep our own rooms clean as a kid? Chris & Jon kick around the idea that "cleaning rooms" is possible a futile exercise and wonder if there's a better way. This podcast is powered by Pinecast . Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-d07915 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Nerdy Dad Cast...
Mar 25, 2021•45 min•Ep. 28
What was the first immersive video game you remember playing? Was it in an arcade? Was it at home? And how does it compare to the quality of virtual reality today? Having recently picked up an Oculus Quest 2, Chris marvels at how far immersive gaming has come and he & Jon take a short walk down memory lane about how many "mind-blowing" virtual experiences they've had over the years. This podcast is powered by Pinecast . Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide t...
Mar 05, 2021•48 min•Ep. 27
With the "yearly" day of snow upon them, Chris & Jon share the hijinks that ensued when the kids went outside to play in it. Chris also shares how a previous snow non-event introduced the concept of the threenager to his household and asks Jon how he approaches emotional events with his kids. This podcast is powered by Pinecast . Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-d07915 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Nerdy Dad Cast....
Feb 16, 2021•47 min•Ep. 26
With trading in GameStop shares all the rage these days, Chris & Jon take a moment to discuss how they plan on helping their kids understand savings & investment and how their approach will differ from the one they received. This podcast is powered by Pinecast . Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-d07915 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Nerdy Dad Cast.
Feb 01, 2021•Ep. 25
With 2020 finally done, and 2021 a year to hopefully look ahead to, Chris & Jon talk about what they might get up to as vaccinations roll out and a new sense of "normalcy" is introduced. The two also discuss whether or this new normal will look anything like the old normal of eons past. This podcast is powered by Pinecast . Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-d07915 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Nerdy Dad Cast....
Jan 18, 2021•47 min•Ep. 24
With the holiday season hitting fast & hard, Chris & Jon discuss what they'll be doing over the next few days and what plans - if any - they have for 2021. This podcast is powered by Pinecast . Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-d07915 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Nerdy Dad Cast.
Dec 23, 2020•45 min•Ep. 23
With the holiday season fast upon us, Chris & Jon share how they and their families are approaching this season different from those in the past. And does Jon have a PlayStation 5 yet? This podcast is powered by Pinecast . Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-d07915 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Nerdy Dad Cast.
Dec 01, 2020•45 min•Ep. 22
Jon shares news on his PlayStation 5 journey, before he and Chris talk about their mental health journey during the pandemic and how they both view mental health as health.
Nov 17, 2020•43 min•Ep. 21
With the second season of The Mandalorian now underway, Chris discusses how he finally binged through the first season and determined he had missed out. This kicks off a conversation between Jon and him about the best approach to introduce the kids to the Star Wars Universe. Spoiler alert, it's not Episode Nine.
Nov 02, 2020•43 min•Ep. 20
Chris' family has decided they are in need of a bigger place to call home, and in an effort to get ready to potentially make such a move, he's determined to get rid of some (if not more) stuff. The problem is much of this stuff is very important to Babyforce, so he's not sure how to proceed. Jon, with the sage experience of many years, shares his bemusement and gives Chris a few thoughts to consider.
Oct 19, 2020•45 min•Ep. 19
Ever go exploring? Ever get lost? Ever go exploring and get lost? With your kids? Jon did the latter, and depending on the perspective the former too. Plus Babyforce tries a lemon for the first time and Chris shares how giddy that experience made him. And Jon gives a PS5 pre-order update. This podcast is powered by Pinecast . Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-d07915 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Nerdy Dad Cast....
Oct 05, 2020•38 min•Ep. 18
Between the Playstation 5 pricing finally being released, and pre-orders going live, Chris & Jon couldn't wait a couple of weeks to talk about it and got together to release this bonus episode. This podcast is powered by Pinecast . Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-d07915 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Nerdy Dad Cast.
Sep 17, 2020•26 min
The Nerdy Dads, Chris and Jon, take a moment to share the evolution of the podcast and what it will mean moving forward. And then they dive in to the topic they continue to return to - next-generation consoles! Pricing for the two XBOX models are now officially, out and with both still committed to the PlayStation 5, they wonder what this means for Sony.
Sep 15, 2020•38 min•Ep. 17
Babyforce has started to notice the differences in body parts, leaving Chris curious on how he should approach the topic with. Obviously he asks Jon for advice.
Aug 31, 2020•55 min•Ep. 16
Recently Babyforce encountered some "mean" boys while on the Playground, who pushed her to the ground. Chris hypothesizes what he would've done had he been there and asks Jon if he's ever encountered a similar situation himself. Plus, it's possible that Chris is being swayed by some exclusive XBOX titles...
Aug 01, 2020•47 min•Ep. 15
