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Mom vs. Dad

21 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 85 ratings

Mom and Dad battle on different topics and the audience decides who is right.

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21. If You’re Receiving Bad Service at a Restaurant, Should You Speak Up?

January 07, 2020 10:11 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MB

If you're unhappy with the quality of your meal, should you send it back? If you have bad service, should to tell the owner or leave an online review? Gary and Michelle join the show to discuss their different takes on this topic, and how it effects their relationship. Whose side are you on? Remember, the audience determines the winner of each battle. Visit the @momvsdadshow Instagram page to let your vote be heard!

20. What Is and Isn’t Okay to Flush Down the Toilet?

January 01, 2020 16:59 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MB

In this special episode, Tommy and Lucy help Brian and Aimee resolve a contentious problem in their household... What is and isn't okay to flush down the toilet? Whose side are you on? Remember, the audience determines the winner of each battle. Visit the @momvsdadshow Instagram page to let your vote be heard!

19. When Car Windows are Open, is it Okay to Have the Air Conditioner On?

December 17, 2019 21:29 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MB

Tommy and Lucy discuss who is the better driver in their relationship. Then, Jenny and Jeff join the show to talk about whether it is okay to have the car windows open when the air conditioner is on. Whose side are you on? Remember, the audience determines the winner of each battle. Visit the @momvsdadshow Instagram page to let your vote be heard!

18. Should You Be Required to Share a Bite of Your Food With Your Spouse?

December 10, 2019 21:44 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MB

Tommy always wants to try whatever dish Lucy has ordered, but Lucy never wants to share. Then, Joel and Abigail join the show to talk about the same topic. In their relationship, Abigail wants to taste Joel's food, but Joel isn't willing to share. Whose side are you on? Remember, the audience determines the winner of each battle. Visit the @momvsdadshow Instagram page to let your vote be heard! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-yR8Fds3wY&feature=youtu.be

17. Is It Okay To Get A Pet Without Your Spouse Being Fully On Board?

December 03, 2019 22:10 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MB

Tommy and Lucy discuss whether they were both fully on board when the decision was made to get a second dog. Then, Gary and Michelle join us to discuss a similar conversation in their household. Gary is an avid dog lover, who wants to rescue as many pups as possible. However, sometimes he'll bring a new dog home without disussing with Michelle. And then, Gary often has to leave for a long work road trips which leaves Michelle caring for their dogs. Whose side are you on? Remember, the ...

16. Mom vs. Dad Cold, Fake Tree vs. Real Tree

November 26, 2019 20:21 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MB

Tommy and Lucy disuss who gets more dramatic when one of them have a cold. Then, Ginny and Josh join as the couples debate real Christmas trees vs. fake ones. Whose side are you on? Remember, the audience determines the winner of each battle. Visit the @momvsdadshow Instagram page to let your vote be heard! This week's podcast is brought to you by Crane USA. From humidifiers to air purifiers to heaters, we love their products and are proud to call them a sponsor! https://www.youtube.c...

15. Should You Cut Your Kid’s Hair or Take Them to a Salon? Should Parents Decide What Kind of Haircut Their Kids Have?

November 19, 2019 18:09 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MB

Tommy loves to cut his son's hair, while Lucy would rather take him to the salon. Then, Randi and Jesse join us and discuss whether you should allow your kids to have any hairstyle they want? Whose side are you on? Remember, the audience determines the winner of each battle. Visit the @momvsdadshow Instagram page to let your vote be heard! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eY3VQm7K9YI

14. Top Sheet or No Top Sheet?

November 12, 2019 21:38 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MB

Tommy believes in the top sheet while Lucy shows it no respect by kicking it to the foot of the bed. Then, Liz and Brandon join us arguing about what is the proper way to fold a fitted sheet. Whose side are you on? Remember, the audience determines the winner of each battle. Visit the @momvsdadshow Instagram page to let your vote be heard! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8oDwMwDlEhg

13. When Is Too Early To Decorate For the Holidays?

November 05, 2019 21:25 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MB

Tommy wonders if the family is buying too many holiday decorations, while Lucy thinks the more festive the better. Then, Ginny and Josh join the show. Ginny wants to decorate for Christmas way early, while Josh wants to decorate way late. Whose side are you on? Remember, the audience determines the winner of each battle. Visit the @momvsdadshow Instagram page to let your vote be heard! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1WKmwJB-oA

12. Should you compliment a spray tan? And should a wife allow her husband to get a bionic arm?

October 29, 2019 20:58 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MB

Lucy hopes for a compliment after getting a spray tan, but Tommy's not sure if a fake tan is compliment worthy. Next, Andrew and Nicole join the show. Andrew is considering upgrading his perfectly capable arm to a bionic arm, while Nicole thinks this is the most ridiculous thing she has ever heard. Whose side are you on? Remember, the audience determines the winner of each battle. Visit the @momvsdadshow Instagram page to let your vote be heard! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4IHuDBhkMWc

11. Which Parts of Your Life and Home Should Remain Private From Your Partner/Kids?

October 22, 2019 21:22 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MB

Lucy likes her privacy when sleeping whileTommy likes to be left alone when he's doing work. How should a family figure out private and personal space? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XqQcfO11dQ&feature=youtu.be Then, we welcome Colby and Staci. After finishing reconstuction on their master bathroom, Colby loves their new and expanded shower so much that he surprises his wife in there almost every time she is showering. Meanwhile, Staci just wants some privacy. Whose side are you on? R...

10. Morning Party Music or Morning Meditation?

October 15, 2019 20:37 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MB

Most families with young kids have rather chaotic mornings, so is it better to try to instill a sense of calm or a party atmosphere while preparing for school? On this episode we welcome Autumn and Jason. Autumn handles most of the kids' morning routine and likes to play fun music to put the family in a good mood. Jason prefers a more meditative household, starting the day with calm. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gXfN-aeNaM&feature=youtu.be Whose side are you on? Remember, the audie...

9. Is it Okay to Hit the Snooze Alarm Repeatedly if Your Partner is Still Sleeping?

October 08, 2019 20:32 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MB

Tommy goes to sleep early and wakes up early. Lucy goes to sleep late, and wakes up late. And they both wish the other one would change their sleeping pattern just a little bit. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHaHjSch18k&feature=youtu.be Then they welcome Rubin and Alicia who are battling over whether it's okay that Alicia hits the snooze alarm repeatedly when Rubin is trying to get some rest. But here's the catch...Rubin wakes up earlier than Alicia most of the time, so this is a "...

8. Should You Let Your Pets Sleep In Your Bed?

October 01, 2019 18:12 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MB

Lucy would gladly welcome our 185 pound St. Bernard into our bed, while Tommy won't allow it. Then Colby and Staci join us as they are battling the same issue, except with a Mini Goldendoodle. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2X1IkOgQas&feature=youtu.be Whose side are you on? Remember, the audience determines the winner of each battle. Visit the @momvsdadshow Instagram page to let your vote be heard!

7. Is it Okay to Bring a Toaster Oven on a Family Vacation?

September 24, 2019 20:56 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MB

Tommy snuck a toaster oven into a fancy five-star resort so he didn't have to buy his kids meals at the overpriced restaurants. The results were chicken nuggets and toast for the kids, and one embarassed wife. Next, Bradley and Erin join us trying to settle an argument on whether they should get a toaster or a toaster oven. Whose side are you on? Remember, the audience determines the winner of each battle. Visit the @momvsdadshow Instagram page to let your vote be heard! https://www.yo...

6. Who Should Empty The Pockets Before Doing Laundry?

September 17, 2019 21:29 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MB

Should the person who was wearing the pants empty the pockets, or should the person doing laundry be the last line of defense to make sure that nothing in the pockets gets washed? Lucy and Tommy dissect this divisive argument, and then invite Taylor and Heidi on to the show to provide more information about this disagreement. Whose side are you on? Remember, the audience determines the winner of each battle. Visit the @momvsdadshow Instagram page to let your vote be heard! https://www.you...

5. Wearing Heels on Vacation, Who Should Cook Dinner Tonight?

September 11, 2019 05:40 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MB

Lucy loves wearing heels on vacation so she can look good. Tommy wonders if maybe at times she should consider wearing something more comfortable because she always complains about her feet hurting. Then John and his wife Stevie discuss their argument over who should cook dinner. They share how they have learned to handle the stressful hours between 4 and 8PM with their kids' homework, dinner, bedtime, and more. Whose side are you on? Remember, the audience determines the winner of each bat...

4. Cutting the Cord, Leaving Laundry on Top of the Hamper

September 04, 2019 20:55 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MB

Tommy and Lucy have completely different takes on whether they should cut the cable cord. Then Chris and Lindsay join to discuss Chris' habit of laying laundry ON TOP of the hamper when he can't decide whether it needs to be washed or not. Whose side are you on? Remember, the audience determines the winner of each battle. Visit the @momvsdadshow Instagram page to let your vote be heard! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXDoGm-LwPQ

3. Comparing Men’s Injuries to Pregnancy, To Get A Dog or Not

August 28, 2019 20:05 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MB

Is it fair for Lucy to compare all of Tommy's injuries to pregnancy for the rest of their lives? From bee stings, to stubbed toes, to bruised ribs, Tommy argues that he deserves some sympathy. In our second battle, listeners Brian and Amy argue about whether or not they should get a dog. Whose side are you on? Remember, the audience determines the winner of each battle. Visit the @momvsdadshow Instagram page to let your vote be heard! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKDctgYY6SI

2. Expiration Dates, Coffee Theft 2. Expiration Dates, Coffee Theft

August 28, 2019 12:39 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MB

Should you listen to all expiration dates? Or can you be more flexible with dates on spices, cough drops, etc.? Tommy and Lucy battle it out. The second battle features an argument between listeners, Cory and Jennifer. Cory dumps Jennifer's half empty coffee cups on a daily basis to help keep their kitchen "pristine." Should Cory respect Jennifer's cold coffee or is he right to be cleaning the kitchen? Remember, the audience determines the winner of each battle. Visit the @momvsdad...

1. Cargo Shorts

August 28, 2019 05:12 - 18 minutes - 12.4 MB

In the first ever episode of the Mom vs. Dad show, Tommy battles Lucy on whether she should be able to throw away his 20 year old cargo pants. Since Tommy and Lucy can't come to an agreement, it's up to you all, the audience to determine the winner of this battle. Visit the @momvsdadshow Instagram page to let your vote be heard!