Welcome back to The Dad's Doomsday Guide! We hope everyone had a great holiday season and we'd like to kick off the new year by talking about money! We were fortunate to have Brian Feroldi on the show. He is an investor and writer, currently providing insights for the Motley Fool. Brian goes over his framework for investing, how to increase the odds of picking great companies in the stock market, and how to live your life to promote financial wellness. In addition to writing and appearing on var...
Jan 26, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 28
Happy New Year! ...Well almost. We're nearly out of the dark woods of 2020, and we'd like to take a moment to look back and highlight some of the amazing guests we've had on this year, and the advice they have offered. While 2020 has been rough for a lot of folks, we hope we have exposed you to a variety of subjects and experts that have not only entertained, but also offered real world solutions to potential problems you or your family may face. We hope you will join us in 2021 as we continue t...
Dec 22, 2020•56 min•Ep. 27
Tim, Darius and George join The Dad's Doomsday Guide to discuss what they're doing to gain financial independence, a.k.a. get rich! The pressure and stress to provide for your family can sometimes weigh you down. How do you make smart decisions to increase your cash flow? Is there such a thing as good debt? Do you invest in the stock market, how about cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin or Ethereum? In this conversation, we cover it all... In the usual chaotic dad's panel fashion. Of course, you can'...
Dec 08, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 26
Today on the Dad's Doomsday Guide we welcome Dr. Daniel E. Brooks, the Medical Director for the Banner Poison & Drug Information Center. Dr. Brooks was kind enough to lay out what you can do if you or someone you love has been poisoned either intentionally or accidentally. Having called Poison Control when my first child decided to pop open a bottle of lotion and chug away, I can attest to how important such services are when faced with a potentially dangerous situation. Dr. Brooks goes into...
Nov 24, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 25
Let's talk about surviving! Today Wesley from Superesse Straps joins The Dad's Doomsday Guide to discuss all things survival, and what you and your family should be thinking about as you prepare. Wesley touches on several important topics including preparing/defending your home, the best ways to ensure ample food and water in case of an emergency, communication methods, and the list goes on. The main take away from Wesley's advice is to prepare. Run through plans with family and close friends en...
Nov 10, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 24
Welcome to The Dad's Doomsday Guide. Today Scott discusses what happened when two thieves attempted to steal the catalytic converter from his car just days ago. Having just sat down to eat, Scott ran outside to find a man underneath his vehicle sawing off the new catalytic converter, which was just stolen and replaced a couple months ago. Scott discusses his failure to be prepared, his failure to record the incident and his failure to ensure he was protected in case things escalated to a fight. ...
Oct 27, 2020•30 min•Ep. 23
Welcome to the podcast! Today, Forensic Psychologists Dr. Shiloh and Dr. Scott return to The Dad's Doomsday Guide to discuss Internet Predators, what you should be looking out for, and how this destructive force infiltrates every device and app your child touches. In a world that sees technology increasing at a rapid rate, individuals and agencies trying to curb internet facilitated sexual offenses are immediately at a disadvantage. Hundreds of thousands of IP addresses access child pornography ...
Oct 20, 2020•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 22
Welcome back everyone! Today The Dad's Doomsday Guide announces the winner of the Dad's Story Time contest. Jeremy! Jeremy sent in his story regarding an IRS scam, and offered a bit of wisdom and requested The DDG pursue deepfake technology topics as this tech becomes more advanced, and scams more convincing. We're happy to be sending him a nice little survival bag as his reward! Scott also chimes in on a terrifying knife fight his dad encountered many years ago, where a woman with HIV attempted...
Oct 13, 2020•22 min•Ep. 21
On today's show Scott discusses what you can do if you are carjacked, and also touches upon today's Doomsday News! No one thinks they're going to get carjacked, I know I didn't. That's why when it happened I was completely unprepared. Luckily our dad saved our lives. But what if it happens to you? What would you do? I can tell you unless you've been extensively trained or have seen combat, having a gun pointed in your face will kick start your body into a fight-or-flight response. You're going t...
Oct 06, 2020•36 min•Ep. 20
They've cancelled Halloween!? LA County tried but somewhat failed. The rest of you are safe... for now! On today's show Scott breaks down another Dad's Story Time episode where Tim and Scott nearly suffer a solid beat down at a New Years Eve party, and learn the valuable lesson of walking away. The Dad's Doomsday Guide is also having a free giveaway, where anyone can write in and let them know your own "Story Time" situation, and what you learned from the event. The best story will win a super c...
Sep 11, 2020•16 min•Ep. 19
We're back! After a few weeks off we welcome paranormal investigators Britt Griffith and Frankie Fronk to the show. Britt got his start and is well known from his time on SyFy's "Ghost Hunters", while Frankie's background consists of in depth religious studies and demonology. We were happy to have both gentlemen on to discuss the veracity of paranormal claims, what and how people fake such occurrences, and how they feel about what these events actually are. UFOs, ghosts, energy, inter-dimensiona...
Sep 02, 2020•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 18
Welcome Everyone! Today we have an awesome show focusing on the psychological make-up and behavior of serial killers, rapists and child predators. We know it's heavy, but Tim and I thought it necessary and relevant to discuss a topic that millions of people show fascination with every day, i.e., True Crime. We were lucky enough to have Forensic Psychologists, Dr. Shiloh and Dr. Scott join us to dissect the latest research and findings that give us insight into the minds of these criminals. Havin...
Jul 28, 2020•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 17
Today on The Dad's Doomsday Guide Tim details his exciting encounter with Covid-19, giving us some odd symptoms that have popped up with the virus, and his wonderful path to recovery. The weirdest thing by far is the loss of smell, and some nerve pain that cropped up a few days into his illness. At the time of this podcast, he still hasn't regained his sense of smell, and cannot enjoy his baby's poop-filled diapers. Lucky man. Scott and Tim also discuss the ongoing statue destruction, and attemp...
Jul 14, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 16
Today on The Dad's Doomsday Guide Scott and Tim welcome Hostage Negotiator, Sgt. Harry Drucker to the podcast. Sgt. Drucker laid out what it's like to navigate a hostage/crisis situation and what he has experienced over his long career. It was fascinating to hear not only insights into what actually takes place during this type of crisis, but also to hear some of the humorous stories that come with the job. While hostage/crisis situations can be extremely dangerous, we hope this interview provid...
Jun 16, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 15
Today on The Dad's Doomsday Guide Dr. Eben Alexander joins the podcast to discuss his near death experience, and the ongoing research into this fascinating phenomenon. Dr. Alexander was kind enough to share his thoughts on consciousness, dying and the afterlife. What struck me most was the emphasis on reincarnation. Being someone who always scoffed at the idea, discussing why this may be one of the keys to understanding this world, consciousness and suffering was eye-opening. Viewing the mind as...
May 20, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 14
Kai Blackwood is on the show to talk about his participation in a documentary, that required him to sell his soul to the devil! Scary. Tim and I sat down with Kai and spoke about a wide range of topics within the occult, and were surprised to discover Kai's hesitancy in believing an entity like the devil exists. What was more fascinating was what happened to him after the documentary completed, and also our further discussion about what the hell is actually out there. What does haunt us? Is it s...
Apr 14, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 13
Welcome to another Dad's Panel! We were happy to have George Schminky back in the building, or more accurately, over the web, to discuss a wide range of topics during the Coronavirus quarantine. We even touched on socialism! I know fun. ► If you'd like to read the article I referenced regarding Scandinavian countries and Socialism . ► Check out Wonders in the Sky by Jacques Vallée. ► The Near Death Experience book I referenced, Proof of Heaven . I believe one of the most fascinating aspects of t...
Mar 24, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 12
We're back! After a couple month hiatus The Dad's Doomsday Guide returns. Tim was absent from this episode as he just had a baby, and is busy not sleeping during this lovely and peaceful time. Two main points were addressed in this episode. Our dad's battle, and ultimate passing from cancer, and the Coronavirus. Over the past year our dad had struggled with an undiagnosed illness, progressively getting worse until a diagnosis was made a day after Christmas. It was heartbreaking, frustrating and ...
Mar 16, 2020•33 min•Ep. 11
Hello Listeners! Late Wednesday post this week as a long weekend put Tim and I into relaxation mode. Today, we look at my encounter with an aggressive door-to-door salesman (I think that's what he was), and point out the foolishness of me answering the door (with no peephole) while holding my baby. Not a good scenario for a fight. Fortunately it was all verbal (except for him shoving in the door), and demonstrated a very important lesson. It exposed the glaring need I had to get back into martia...
Jan 22, 2020•5 min•Ep. 10
Welcome back everyone! In this episode we cover some hot topics including Tim’s encounter with an individual on hallucinogenics, who subsequently tossed Tim and his partner around like rag dolls until they finally subdued him. I wanted Tim to share this story due to the subject matter we were getting into with Father John. Super human strength. This is often referenced by those claiming someone was demonically possessed, and is also shown in several possession films! One interesting point I’ve t...
Jan 14, 2020•37 min•Ep. 9
Welcome back everyone! We hope the holidays were great for all our listeners. Tim and I just recorded some brand new interviews this past week and are looking forward to sharing them with you in the coming podcasts. But for today, Tim and I wanted to give you another Dad's Story Time as we've once again been forced to travel due to some unexpected news. We promise we'll be back with some long episodes very soon. On this episode, Tim details our confrontation with someone who was either trying to...
Jan 08, 2020•5 min•Ep. 8
What's up everyone! Welcome to a new episode format we’re adding to The Dad’s Doomsday Guide Podcast! Each week we’ll be posting a Dad’s Story Time episode where in 3 minutes or less, we must tell a story about what happened to us, or someone we know, and give a word of wisdom at the conclusion. These will range from serious to extremely humorous so be sure to check them out, and write in if you have a story you’d like us to share on the air! [email protected] On this episode, Scott ...
Dec 26, 2019•4 min•Ep. 7
Hi Everybody! Thank you guys for coming back to hear Part 2 of the Exorcist interview. This discussion was quite interesting for Tim and I because we were able to get into actual cases Fr. John had experienced, some of which were quite unsettling. One part of the conversation that stuck out to me was the warnings about using occult objects, such as Ouija Boards or wands. Now I’m a huge fan of Harry Potter, I can’t stress that enough. HUGE fan! I’ve read all the books and seen all the films. I re...
Dec 17, 2019•59 min•Ep. 6
Have you seen The Exorcist? I still haven’t. That’s right. We’re doing a podcast season on demonic possession and I haven’t seen that movie. I’ve seen clips, but I’m still too frightened to sit down in a dark room and submerge myself into that film. It was a definite challenge to take on the subject of demonic possession, but here we are. Tim and I both knew that if we were going to cover this topic, one of the first people we needed to speak to was a real-life exorcist. Father John is just that...
Dec 10, 2019•49 min•Ep. 5
Hey Everyone! On today’s show Scott and Tim O’Hara welcome SFX Make-Up Artist, George Schminky , and Chemist Darius Faizi to the podcast. Is there something after death? Does consciousness survive? Those are the questions we ask as Tim and I try to keep the conversation from derailing into total chaos. Tim and I have known both Darius and George for several years, and what attracts me most to having conversations with our friends like this, is that they’re honest. We’re questioning, doubting, ex...
Dec 03, 2019•55 min•Ep. 4
Tim and Scott discuss a nanny cam video that’s gone viral, depicting a translucent ghost walking past a baby in a crib. The parents placed the nanny cam after seeing large scratches on the child’s face, and discovered the terrifying apparition shortly after. This got us into the discussion of what are the rules for ghosts, demons, etc.? We’ve seen them bite, scratch, cause bruising and so on. Can they kill us? If not, why? If there are rules who’s making them? Are they from a more powerful entit...
Nov 26, 2019•45 min•Ep. 3
Scott and Tim O’Hara discuss some recent parenting issues, including Tim’s daughter running into Mexico, and Scott being chased by a gargantuan wasp in Disneyland, barely escaping with his life. Psychic Medium and Good Witch, Patti Negri, then joins The DDG for part 1 of her interview, to discuss the spiritual realm and what you can do if something sinister is at work. Find Patti’s book here, Old World Magick for the Modern World , packed full of tips and tricks. The thought of entering a witch’...
Nov 26, 2019•53 min•Ep. 2
Welcome everyone to The Dad’s Doomsday Guide! We are Tim and Scott O'Hara, full-time dads and the co-hosts of this stellar podcast. Our goal is to bring you doomsday-like scenarios that you and your family may find yourselves in, and tell you how to survive them. Our first season will cover... (drum roll please)... Demonic Possession! Yes you read that right, demonic possession. To be clear, we will be covering all subjects, from the supernatural, to everyday threats such as the horrific reality...
Nov 26, 2019•4 min•Ep. 1
