Dad Stories: a multi-generational podcast about childhood and growing-up
82 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsA boomer dad and his millenial child compare and contrast childhood experience stories in order to better understand what is really different between generations.
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EP 15:Feasting, Family, Football and Field Mice
November 26, 2019 13:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBMost of us think of Thanksgiving as a day of eating and watching parades and football with friends and family. But there is so much more to this celebration that can be good and bad depending on your perspective. This episode covers some Thanksgiving history (we did our research!), traditions, financial motivations, imperialism, Black Friday, foods we like and dislike, the kickoff of Christmas Season, field mice and other topics once considered taboo as we wrap up our Fall Season Series. ...
EP 15:Feasting, Family, Football and Field Mice - The real story of Thanksgiving
November 26, 2019 13:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBMost of us think of Thanksgiving as a day of eating and watching parades and football with friends and family. But there is so much more to this celebration that can be good and bad depending on your perspective. This episode covers some Thanksgiving history (we did our research!), traditions, financial motivations, imperialism, Black Friday, foods we like and dislike, the kickoff of Christmas Season, field mice and other topics once considered taboo as we wrap up our Fall Season Series. ...
EP 15:Food, Family, Football and Field Mice - The real story of Thanksgiving
November 26, 2019 13:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBMost of us think of Thanksgiving as a day of eating and watching parades and football with friends and family. But there is so much more to this celebration that can be good and bad depending on your perspective. This episode covers some Thanksgiving history (we did our research!), traditions, financial motivations, imperialism, Black Friday, foods we like and dislike, the kickoff of Christmas Season, field mice and other topics once considered taboo as we wrap up our Fall Season Series. ...
EP 15:Football and Field Mice
November 26, 2019 13:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBMost of us think of Thanksgiving as a day of eating and watching parades and football with friends and family. But there is so much more to this celebration that can be good and bad depending on your perspective. This episode covers some Thanksgiving history (we did our research!), traditions, financial motivations, imperialism, Black Friday, foods we like and dislike, the kickoff of Christmas Season, field mice and other topics once considered taboo as we wrap up our Fall Season Series. ...
EP 15:Headless Mice and Other Stories from Thanksgiving
November 26, 2019 13:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBMost of us think of Thanksgiving as a day of eating and watching parades and football with friends and family. But there is so much more to this celebration that can be good and bad depending on your perspective. This episode covers some Thanksgiving history (we did our research!), traditions, financial motivations, imperialism, Black Friday, foods we like and dislike, the kickoff of Christmas Season, field mice and other topics once considered taboo as we wrap up our Fall Season Series. ...
EP 15:Over the River and Through the Woods!
November 26, 2019 13:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBMost of us think of Thanksgiving as a day of eating and watching parades and football with friends and family. But there is so much more to this celebration that can be good and bad depending on your perspective. This episode covers some Thanksgiving history (we did our research!), traditions, financial motivations, imperialism, Black Friday, foods we like and dislike, the kickoff of Christmas Season, field mice and other topics once considered taboo as we wrap up our Fall Season Series. ...
EP 14:Rants, Vents and Politics: Tales from the College Admissions Front (feat. Special Guest, Mom)
November 14, 2019 23:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBSend us a Text Message. After 12 years of school the next step for many high school students is going to college. The only problem is you have to get a college to accept you and that requires submitting an application. For many parents and students, this process is far more stressful than anything that proceeded it with trips, tests, essays and references to name a few. This episode explores this process and includes some things to make the process easier as well as some things that didn’t ...
EP 14:Rants, Vents and Politics: Stories from the College Admissions Front
November 14, 2019 23:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBAfter 12 years of school the next step for many high school students is going to college. The only problem is you have to get a college to accept you and that requires submitting an application. For many parents and students, this process is far more stressful than anything that proceeded it with trips, tests, essays and references to name a few. This episode explores this process and includes some things to make the process easier as well as some things that didn’t work out so well. What ha...
EP 13: Halloween Stories: Treats? ... or Tricks!
October 29, 2019 18:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBSend us a Text Message. Halloween Stories. Is it us or does there seem to be more treating than tricking on Halloween these days? You can decide for yourself after listening to this episode that compares and contrasts Halloween over multiple generations. Our Halloween episode includes discussions on Trick or Treating, Halloween Costumes, Halloween parties, songs as well as cultural appropriation. Email us at [email protected] Visit our website at DadStoriesPodcast.com Downloa...
EP 13: Treats? ... or Tricks!: Halloween Stories
October 29, 2019 18:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBHalloween Stories. Is it us or does there seem to be more treating than tricking on Halloween these days? You can decide for yourself after listening to this episode that compares and contrasts Halloween over multiple generations. Our Halloween episode includes discussions on Trick or Treating, Halloween Costumes, Halloween parties, songs as well as cultural appropriation. Email us at [email protected] Visit our website at DadStoriesPodcast.com Download our podcast from where ...
EP 12: Music and Mishaps on the Football Field
October 25, 2019 03:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBOur fall series continues with an exploration of that important fall event, the halftime show of the Friday night football game. This episode presents a behind the scenes look at being in a Marching Band and what goes into preparing for and putting on a halftime show for a high school football game. How hard is it to walk and toot your horn at the same time? The anecdotes in this episode answer some of those nagging questions which have been on the back of our minds ever since we went to our...
EP 12: Band Music Outdoors!
October 25, 2019 03:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBOur fall series continues with an exploration of that important fall event, the halftime show of the Friday night football game. This episode presents a behind the scenes look at being in a Marching Band and what goes into preparing for and putting on a halftime show for a high school football game. How hard is it to walk and toot your horn at the same time? The anecdotes in this episode answer some of those nagging questions which have been on the back of our minds ever since we went to our...
EP 12:Tooting Your Own Horn - How hard is it to be in the Marching Band?
October 25, 2019 03:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBOur fall series continues with an exploration of that important fall event, the halftime show of the Friday night football game. This episode presents a behind the scenes look at being in a Marching Band and what goes into preparing for and putting on a halftime show for a high school football game. How hard is it to walk and toot your horn at the same time? The anecdotes in this episode answer some of those nagging questions which have been on the back of our minds ever since we went to our...
EP 12: It's Not A Football Game If There Is No Marching Band!
October 25, 2019 03:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBSend us a Text Message. Our fall series continues with an exploration of that important fall event, the halftime show of the Friday night football game. This episode presents a behind the scenes look at being in a Marching Band and what goes into preparing for and putting on a halftime show for a high school football game. How hard is it to walk and toot your horn at the same time? The anecdotes in this episode answer some of those nagging questions which have been on the back of our minds ...
EP 11:Fall - Our Favorite Season! Who knew?
September 18, 2019 14:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBSend us a Text Message. Our first thoughts of Fall are usually about going back to school. However, many of our next thoughts are about the more fun things about fall like playing in leaves, corn mazes, hayrides, apple cider and doughnuts, scary things and pumpkin-spiced everything! We visit these subjects and the mischief that goes along with all that as we kick off season 2 of Dad Stories!
EP 10: Pets - Memories, Stories, and Death (feat. Special Guest, Bobby)
August 21, 2019 02:00 - 34 minutes - 24.1 MBSend us a Text Message. Pets – Pets provide a lot of memories, stories and love. Stories that make you happy, mad and sad. So how do you pick just a few of your favorites? This episode attempts to do just that and along the way we discuss the age old question: Cat Person or Dog Person. Turns out you don’t have to choose! For this episode we have brought in our special guest – Bobby to not only share his thoughts on the topic but also to keep us honest 😊
EP 10: Pets - Memories, Stories, and Death (feat. special guest Bobby)
August 21, 2019 02:00 - 34 minutes - 24.1 MBPets – Pets provide a lot of memories, stories and love. Stories that make you happy, mad and sad. So how do you pick just a few of your favorites? This episode attempts to do just that and along the way we discuss the age old question: Cat Person or Dog Person. Turns out you don’t have to choose! For this episode we have brought in our special guest – Bobby to not only share his thoughts on the topic but also to keep us honest 😊
EP 10: Pets - Memories, Stories, and Love (feat. special guest Bobby)
August 21, 2019 02:00 - 34 minutes - 24.1 MBPets – Pets provide a lot of memories, stories and love. Stories that make you happy, mad and sad. So how do you pick just a few of your favorites? This episode attempts to do just that and along the way we discuss the age old question: Cat Person or Dog Person. Turns out you don’t have to choose! For this episode we have brought in our special guest – Bobby to not only share his thoughts on the topic but also to keep us honest 😊
EP 9: Backyard Baseball - I ain't afraid of no Ghost Runners!
August 06, 2019 19:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBSend us a Text Message. Baseball hasn’t changed over the years, has it? Turns out yes. This episode visits the nuances of Backyard (sandlot) Baseball including ballfields, arguments, complex negotiations, ghost runners, substitutes, equipment issues and something that no one seems to talk about – the incredible shrinking baseball field. We'll compare the backyard baseball experience to organized baseball/softball to see just how much baseball has changed. Music composed by Tom Knutilla or ...
Ep 8: Driver's Ed - No one ever really flunks their Driver's Test. Do they?
July 27, 2019 17:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBSend us a Text Message. Driver’s Ed – We all looked forward to getting our driver’s license but first we had to go through Driver’s Ed and then driving with our Learner’s Permit. Everyone has done it, it can’t be that hard right? Other than figuring out how to accelerate up a hill, break smoothly, and parallel park all while having a parent sitting next to you giving “unemotional driving advice”, What could go wrong? Music composed by Tom Knutilla or Brian Roberts and performed by Tom Knu...
Ep 7: 4th of July- Some Traditions Never Get Old
June 28, 2019 03:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBBaseball, hot dogs, Apple Pie, Parades and Fireworks, how can the 4th of July not be the best day of the summer? This episode explores the highs and lows of the U. S. Independence Day Celebrations and the time when three young boys find out that there is something even more dangerous than lighting a firecracker. Music composed by Tom Knutilla or Brian Roberts and performed by Tom Knutilla. Comments and suggestions may be sent to [email protected] Visit our website: dadstoriespo...
Ep 7: Stories from the Fourth
June 28, 2019 03:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBSend us a Text Message. Baseball, hot dogs, Apple Pie, Parades and Fireworks, how can the 4th of July not be the best day of the summer? This episode explores the highs and lows of the U. S. Independence Day Celebrations and the time when three young boys find out that there is something even more dangerous than lighting a firecracker. Music composed by Tom Knutilla or Brian Roberts and performed by Tom Knutilla. Comments and suggestions may be sent to [email protected] Visit ...
Ep 7: Things NOT to do with Firecrackers
June 28, 2019 03:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBBaseball, hot dogs, Apple Pie, Parades and Fireworks, how can the 4th of July not be the best day of the summer? This episode explores the highs and lows of the U. S. Independence Day Celebrations and the time when three young boys find out that there is something even more dangerous than lighting a firecracker. Music composed by Tom Knutilla or Brian Roberts and performed by Tom Knutilla. Comments and suggestions may be sent to [email protected] Visit our website: dadstoriespo...
Ep. 6: Fat Lips and Toboggans (feat. Special Guest, Mom)
June 05, 2019 20:00 - 31 minutes - 14.3 MBSend us a Text Message. Hurtling down a snow covered hill is thrilling, or is it? This episode covers the joys and sorrows of sledding and how sledding has changed over recent decades. We share the subtleties of the sledding culture and, more importantly, discuss the question: is it as fun as it looks? To assist us in this conversation, we have brought in a guest speaker to share her memories and experiences – Mom! Music composed by Tom Knutilla or Brian Roberts and performed by Tom Knuti...
Ep. 5: Forts - Mansions and Mudholes
May 31, 2019 21:00 - 26 minutes - 12.3 MBSend us a Text Message. Forts – What is it about kids and forts? This episode covers the successes and failures in making snow forts, sod forts and tree forts while trying to figure out why you’d make a fort in the first place. Music composed by Tom Knutilla or Brian Roberts and performed by Tom Knutilla. Comments and suggestions may be sent to [email protected] Visit our website: dadstoriespodcast.com
Ep. 4: Monster's Grave - Exactly what does live in the Swamp?
May 21, 2019 12:00 - 41 minutes - 19.1 MBSend us a Text Message. Carnivorous swamp creatures, quicksand, undead monsters and childhood songs are included in this thrilling episode. Music composed by Tom Knutilla or Brian Roberts and performed by Tom Knutilla. Comments and suggestions may be sent to [email protected]
EP. 3:The Shot Heard Round the Neighborhood
May 01, 2019 13:00 - 30 minutes - 13.9 MBThe Shot heard round the neighborhood – This episode is about getting along with your neighbors, going to the dump and the time when two young boys experience, for the first time, the flight of a well struck golf ball. Send any comments, questions or ideas for future episodes to [email protected] Music written by Tom Knutilla or Brian Roberts and performed by Tom Knutilla.
EP. 3:The (Golf) Shot Heard Round the Neighborhood
May 01, 2019 13:00 - 30 minutes - 13.9 MBThis episode is about getting along with your neighbors, going to the dump and the time when two young boys experience, for the first time, the flight of a well struck golf ball. Send any comments, questions or ideas for future episodes to [email protected] Music written by Tom Knutilla or Brian Roberts and performed by Tom Knutilla.
EP. 3:Oh The Things You Might Find … At The Dump!
May 01, 2019 13:00 - 30 minutes - 13.9 MBSend us a Text Message. This episode is about getting along with your neighbors, going to the dump and the time when two young boys experience, for the first time, the flight of a well struck golf ball. Send any comments, questions or ideas for future episodes to [email protected] Music written by Tom Knutilla or Brian Roberts and performed by Tom Knutilla.
Ep. 2: The New Bow
April 25, 2019 00:00 - 33 minutes - 15.4 MBWas there ever a time that your grandparents gave you a gift that your parents never would? This episode discusses a new bow and how it started a neighborhood movement resulting in an ambush with unexpected consequences. Music written by Tom Knutilla and Brian Roberts and performed by Tom Knutilla.
Ep. 1: Model Rockets - The Fateful Voyage of the Icarus-C
April 25, 2019 00:00 - 29 minutes - 13.7 MBSend us a Text Message. This episode covers the mixed results that come when youngsters take on a new hobby, participation trophies, and the fateful first flight of the Icarus-C. Music written and performed by Tom Knutilla
Ep. 2: Weapon or Toy?-The New Bow
April 25, 2019 00:00 - 33 minutes - 15.4 MBSend us a Text Message. Was there ever a time that your grandparents gave you a gift that your parents never would? This episode discusses a new bow and how it started a neighborhood movement resulting in an ambush with unexpected consequences. Music written by Tom Knutilla and Brian Roberts and performed by Tom Knutilla.