Sad Dads Club Podcast
295 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsA couple of Dads with life experience and comic savvy to tackle all kinds of subjects. Kids, we got 'em. Homes, we maintain them. Wives, check. Cars, yeah, we drive, we fix, we break them. Music, yeah, we're into music. Projects, we do them. Holidays, we celebrate them. Animals, of course, there's dogs, cats, fish, you name it.
Tag along with us as we explore, tell stories and laugh about life's predicaments.
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Episodes
Episode 244 - Is tipping out of control?
June 01, 2023 05:24 - 1 hour - 71.4 MBThis week the guys want to know if you play devil's advocate for a side that opposes your belief? Tipping has become more prominent, how do you handle it? Foo gets a griddle desires BBQ times. Summer projects. Foo takes Jax for a run and it works. Pick up your dog's poop. Plus more!
Episode 243 - I have a cart problem
May 25, 2023 05:12 - 1 hour - 69.4 MBThis week Foo fills us in on his couch situation and it's Love Sac-ish. The dogs might play fetch, might not. Foo can't stop returning carts, ALL of the carts. Kei cars, what are they? Gym has a grocery shopping strategy. More Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Foo isn't finding the time for gaming. Gym fixes his BiL's car A/C. Gym finds a new method for repairing headlamps using science. Plus more!
Episode 242 - Regurgitating decades of knowledge
May 18, 2023 05:28 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBThis week the guys start out with some talk about one of their favorite YouTube channels, Vice Grip Garage. Gym is playing the new Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and can't say enough good about it. Mother's days descended upon us and there were highs and lows. Foo wants to know what makes you and your significant other know they are your person? Plus more!
Episode 241 - Sometimes I just need third breakfast
May 11, 2023 04:47 - 1 hour - 72.2 MBThis week Gym's tummy isn't happy and Foo explains this new milk aversion. The guys go gaga for cereal. Foo finds a funny TikTok about mango opening. The guys talk about outdoor griddles. Gym gets a good deal at Lowe's. Foo struggles with trying to upgrade his Dad's car stereo because car these days and Gym feels that. Are they "worth it" Raptor mods? Plus more!
Episode 240 - A little bit of therapy
May 04, 2023 04:52 - 1 hour - 67 MBThis week Foo lets us in on a difficult week where he loses one of his best friends. Gym has car news! Gym's son get engaged. The roads in Tahoe are terrible. Gym's son asks Foo for a favor. Plus much more!
Episode 239 - Skippy, go get lunch
April 27, 2023 05:40 - 1 hour - 68.8 MBThis week Foo finds a spider and it becomes a thing. Foo comes across and unknown man who has a gun? We contemplate a bunch of recent unusual crime in our area. Your name is now Skippy. Foo hits up Weiner Works. The debate is on, how close to close are you willing to visit a restaurant? Plus more!
Episode 238 - The saddest Dad sigh ever
April 20, 2023 05:07 - 1 hour - 70.5 MBThis week Foo deals with a dog's off day and that tanks his day, Gym provides a Caddy update, does your dental hygienist try and talk to you while cleaning? Do you have a problem with your teeth getting polished? Foo helps his Dad with some NID ditch maintenance and runs into a parking problem. Foo is all in on electric chainsaws, plus more!
Episode 237 - I'm not gonna make mud pies
April 13, 2023 05:17 - 1 hour - 71.3 MBThis week Foo informs Gym he has polyps but probably no one cares, Gym has a Cadillac update (hint: it's no good), Gym wants to make a new Next Door post series about all the poops that have been left behind, do you have quitters in your life? The Jeep finally leaves Foo, the benefit of having the paper tools for the job, Foo does yard work the old school way and his dad shows up and he ends up with a new tool, plus more!
Episode 236 - I need a mechanic friend
April 06, 2023 05:13 - 1 hour - 75.3 MBThis week the guys talk about Gym's ongoing and never ending Cadillac problem and Gym has a hypothesis even if the shop isn't communicating, ICE cars are going away and quicker than we think, riding in the way back (if you know, you know), yes we drank from a hose, Foo hilariously struggles with his netty pot after a previous Gym comment, Gym gets to see her daughter in action at her school and is proud, plus more!
Episode 235 - Just homies killing time
March 30, 2023 05:12 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBThis week the guys talk about the interesting world of audio engineering and foley, the previous days where sampling was acceptable in music, Foo has a long lost performance of the Sweater Song, Gym takes on some vinyl from an old friend, the days of shopping for music, Foo should buy a Honda S2000, Foo gives Gym a couple things, Foo's will has an odd request for the wife, plus more.
Episode 234 - Tickets to SEMA, please
March 23, 2023 04:52 - 1 hour - 68.8 MBThis week the guys are getting caught in the rain, watching their neighbors pick up garbage around their neighborhoods, Foo finds a interesting way to teach a lesson to his kids, Gym finds his office's state of the company presentation refreshing, trade shows are a great way to get to know your coworkers and for camaraderie, both guys have some car repair stories, plus more.
Episode 233 - H.I.F.K.I.
March 16, 2023 04:56 - 1 hour - 71.2 MBHonestly, this week the guys are killing it, misperceptions in the gym, we think you shouldn't film you or others in the gym, deep down we are 12, do your kids of any age use colorful language and aren't they just words after all? Do you have a Zombie plan? What was your perception of the beginning of the pandemic? Buffing your headlights, plus more!
Episode 232 - Engine Code P2150
March 09, 2023 06:02 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBThis week Gym expresses his frustration over his freshly repaired car, will it ever run right again?, some car repairs are highly specialized these days, Foo run through his less than reliable vehicles to try and make Gym feel better, Foo struggles with dad stuff in a situation that he couldn't resolve, the weather puts a damper on Foo's exercise routine, Gym plays some cheap Switch games, are you a reader? Plus more!
Episode 231 - Fight back or get hosed
March 02, 2023 06:04 - 1 hour - 72 MBThis week we follow up on last week's Goofy talk, the garage heater is Gym's trunk, Gym updates us on the soap opera that is his car repair and urges you to never buy a Smart AutoCare warranty, Foo runs to the snowy foothills for a rescue operation that gets dicey and contemplates a more utilitarian 4WD situation, plus more!
Episode 230 - I'll be back in 90 seconds
February 23, 2023 06:10 - 1 hour - 76.6 MBWe kick off with a deep discussion about Pluto and Brutus, Foo follows up on last week's discussion about cancer screening, Gym has a quick sample, the guys discuss The Last Of Us and some other shows, Gym paints a room, Foo fixes his cabinet lighting, the guys feel like smart devices are coming of age, plus more!
Episode 229 - S**tter's anxiety
February 16, 2023 06:19 - 1 hour - 66.5 MBThis week, Foo is surprised by how little homework his kids have compared to when he was in high school and he helps his daughter with exams, Gym talks about his high school struggle to care enough, Gym's wife texts during the show the spots of coolant his newly repaired car is emitting, Foo does his colon cancer screening sample and hilarity ensues, bidet inclusive? Plus more!
Episode 228 - Eye roll powered devices
February 09, 2023 06:17 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBThis week Gym gets his car back but it wasn't without it's personal challenges, Foo witnesses an issue with his dog, do CBD treats for dogs work? Gym tries to get the office painted finally, Gym is told about HomeBridge, Foo looks for a under cabinet lighting solution, Foo wants fart and eye roll powered devices, plus more!
Episode 227 - Sad Dads Tax time
February 02, 2023 05:52 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBThis week Foo vents about taxes, going back to school an option?, Foo driving for Uber?, going to Dave and Nat for a dinner party, f'n rats!, Nat is our project hero, what weapons would you use for a zombie apocalypse? Plus more!
Episode 226 - Now you need a bus pass
January 26, 2023 06:26 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBThis week the guys start out talking about one of their favorite YouTubers Vice Grip Garage, Foo becomes a farmer for a day and it's worth a listen, Gym gets the worst car news one can get and currently has no car.
Episode 225 - You're gonna lose that roof
January 19, 2023 05:55 - 1 hour - 70.4 MBThis week the guys talk about one of the Jennifers in the White Lotus, the insane amount of rain and snow we've had and some of our own problems related to it, the guys reveal how they popped the question, Gym's car leaves him stranded, Foo has a car battery die, follow up on a couple of things, plus more!
Episode 224 - Snowboarding is for the soul
January 12, 2023 06:04 - 1 hour - 84.4 MBThis week Gym recommends you see 8-Bit Christmas with Neil Patrick Harris, that leads into a short discussion about the old consoles, we talk about the breakdown of gender specific roles, Gym performs what should be a simple PCV surgery on his Caddy, Foo goes snowboarding with the fam and Gym is sad, plus more!
Episode 223 - It's not a pissing match
January 05, 2023 05:53 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBThis week the guys start out talking about a little bit of Ingress, the guys are coming down after the holidays, California is getting smacked with storms, some of our satisfying YouTube content, Gym brings a whiskey smoker to test out, Foo brings some citrus tree factoids, Foo got a gift with no expectations, plus more.
Episode 222 - Greased up like a naughty monkey
December 29, 2022 05:41 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBThis week the guys talk about Christmas happenings and timelines, meaningful gifts, stocking stuffers, baking, Foo makes the sweet bread, Foo gets a manicure, plus more!
Episode 221 - Last show before Christmas
December 22, 2022 05:48 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBThis week Foo makes his own Christmas song, Foo has time off, but struggles with his aspirations, Gym's daughter and her Squishmallows, Foo has a serious lug nut issue, Mongolian etiquette, Foo enjoys some holiday big band music, plus more. Happy Holidays!
Episode 220 - It says you can't afford it Gym
December 15, 2022 05:30 - 1 hour - 80.2 MBThis week we ponder the IKEA/Walmart chair quality question and Foo follows up on the Light Keeper Pro and how it works, live Christmas tree pricing, Gym struggles with replacing mini-lights, Foo is perplexed by Duraflame's log models, Cleaning your chimney and dryer vents, snow sports and it's elite pricing structure, plus more!
Episode 219 - Who steals someone's dog?
December 08, 2022 05:56 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBThis week the guys ponder, is Walmart furniture better or worse than IKEA furniture? We're not sure. Gym helps a neighbor with a stolen dog situation, Foo shares a couple of dog break outs, different types of Smart Locks, Zander does a dish, someone pees in the fixture, Foo gets shy about Thomas the Thomas, RIP Noodle, plus more!
Episode 218 - Guiding Grandma to her Thanksgiving
December 01, 2022 06:12 - 1 hour - 74.3 MBThis week the guys talk about photography, digital, analog... why Gym still prefers film, do you have a degree? Foo, comes to the aid of an elderly lady on Thanksgiving, Gym doesn't have any idea what's happening with his trash, what on earth is the Light Keeper Pro doing? Christmas shopping status? Check your car's lights! Plus more!
Episode 217 - Dangle!
November 24, 2022 05:30 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBThis week Gym has concerns about his memory and Foo keys on a similar recent elopements with Chris Hemsworth, how money affects your time, and humans think they are so smart, Foo's dog has a dangler, the weird crossover of real life influences creeping into your dreams, the importance of Friendsgiving, do you participate in Black Friday? Plus more!
Episode 216 - Foo geeks out over Rise of the Resistance
November 17, 2022 05:45 - 1 hour - 77.9 MBThis week the guys recover from no show last week and get right out of the gate on some car talk, mpg on the Twin Turbo V6 Explorer and driving CA Central Valley I-5, Foo gets a taste of adulting at Downtown Disney, Foo goes all out for dog watcher info, Foo finally made it to Rise of the Resistance but not without some drama, and Foo wants you to know how good Rise actually is, Foo perpetuates hero vibes at Disneyland, plus more!
Episode 215 - Halloween Punches
November 03, 2022 04:39 - 1 hour - 64.9 MBThis week the guys discuss trips to the grocery shopping, shopping around and, of course, forgetting stuff, shopping and preparing meals that are vegetarian and not vegetarian, the guys attend a Halloween party at Zombie and Dragon's house, making food and drinks for the party, picking costumes, appeasing the picky eater, plus more!
Episode 214 - Cookies with a twist
October 27, 2022 05:06 - 1 hour - 72.7 MBShow starts with a little Ingress talk, Gym tells a interesting story about a chance meetup, Jason makes anniversary dinner, Gym's wife get some cookies but..., that turns into a conversation about cookies, Mmmm cookies, Foo wants to know what human feats or feelings get you feeling, Foo has a new Fat Tire bike that needs help, electric scooters, plus more!
Episode 213 - Hallucination of insects under skin
October 20, 2022 05:05 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBThis week Gym fights a Subway App order snafu, Foo fights his internet connection, the guys share their experience with trying to keep their kid's phone usage under control, when does Apple do a USB-C phone? Foo has a recent experience with one of the dogs and seizures, plus more.
Episode 212 - Please reach out for help
October 13, 2022 05:13 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBThis week Gym grapples with some sad news, Foo has some people he'd like to pay respects to, Foo goes motorcycle riding with Mike and is amazed with Mike's BMW and it's logging abilities, plus more.
Episode 211 - Introducing our wives!
October 06, 2022 05:21 - 1 hour - 65.6 MBThis week we kick off Season 5 with a visit from out wives. Foo wants to know about the wive's Love language, Shana collects fabric birds and snowmen, Venus reads, Gym takes his wife to a punk rock show, What deep dive shows do you share with your significant other, the wives get a chance to pick us apart, What smart watch device works for you, plus more!
Episode 210 - Teach a man to fish
September 29, 2022 05:12 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBThis week the guys follow up on some more Ingress chat are trying to grasp their new play style, Foo's dad finally gets a new phone, Foo's dad is having trouble getting a doctor's appointment, an update on my wife's union plight, Piper has a direction on her career that she's geeked up about, Foo has sexy time for a pen, plus more!
Episode 209 - Ingress extravaganza
September 22, 2022 05:41 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBThis week the guys get torched by some Pringles, they have some Ingress news which came unexpectedly, being okay with talking about your struggles, lab experiments that are necessary? What's your love language? Be mindful of your hydration levels. Plus more!
Episode 208 - Don't be a happy clicker!
September 15, 2022 05:12 - 1 hour - 64.9 MBThis week Gym requests that you don't be a happy clicker, Foo wants you to pay attention to your game, Gym learns about Union processes and hopefully people get their worth, Foo gets to fix a couple of laptops that scammers hit, plus more!
Episode 207 - Have a Short Snort
September 08, 2022 04:34 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBThis week the guys are oppressively hot and are willing and able to tell you about it thanks to HVAC systems, can't take the dog out in this heat, is it possible to shade your house? Gym wants to know. When do the number of EVs start to make a difference at the pump? Ever had a key delivered to your car's roof? Gym has for some reason. Foo is displeased with Amazon Day deliveries. Words used in your family that no longer mean anything. Plus more!
Episode 206 - Ladies and gentlemen, we have a Pyle
September 01, 2022 05:18 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBThis week Foo is forced to relearn how to exit his new dining table, mosquitos just need to go, Gym gets a non-Covid head cold, could we ever have another lockdown situation?, Foo runs West Wing in the background, Gym finds a troubling fault in the Star Wars realm, Mike trolls Foo with his own Star Wars related button lore, Gym has questions regarding the entirety of the Star Wars universe, plus more!
Episode 205 - Rode hard and put away wet
August 25, 2022 05:40 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBThis week the guys roll with major technical problems but still manage to get a shout out and we apologize about the audio quality. Foo has a graduation party for his daughter, Gym's daughter grapples with technical issues at her new school, Foo tries to make Piper understand that she's in command of her own destiny at school now, Venus crashes the show, House of Dragons, UnCoupled, plus more!
Episode 204 - Home Equity line credit to run the AC
August 18, 2022 04:27 - 1 hour - 71.3 MBThis week the guys talk about the current wave of heat, Foo has to back off a gym machine, Gym moves his daughter to Grad School and has the feels, Foo finds a helpful TikTok related to clothes fitment, a quick talk about Severance, plus more!
Episode 203 - We have too many LEDs going on in here
August 11, 2022 05:25 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBThis week Foo battles with a horror film LED flashing problem, Gym battles with some LED bulbs he put in his headlights, Foo has a rave in his bathroom, both guys are tackling the kids heading back to school, Gym tries to sell Foo a timeshare, plus more!
Episode 202 - Doin' the bicep touch
August 04, 2022 04:57 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBThis week Foo recants his most recent visit to the gym, adult sports leagues, talking about MLB and Vin Scully (RIP), Gym talks about Llama Parties, electric fences and an old artsy friend, Foo talks about the camping box, plus more.
Episode 201 - Foo is a Red Hatter
July 28, 2022 05:16 - 1 hour - 76.8 MBThis week Foo relays a story where a red hat is involved, Gym enjoys making a stranger laugh unexpectedly, Gym continues to dial in Melly's Subaru, all the kids are starting in a new direction in the coming weeks, Gym misses the simple days of just making pizza and the benefits of having a good team firing on all cylinders, just win the lottery, are you a gambler? Plus more.
Episode 200 - You've already done the prep work
July 21, 2022 05:22 - 1 hour - 71.9 MBThis week the guys discuss vasectomies, Gym's son moves out (again) and leaves Gym with some work to do at home, when couples telecommute, Stranger Things (with spoilers) and your happiness anchor music, plus more.
Episode 199 - Foo returns from the wilds of Alaska and...
July 14, 2022 06:27 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBThis week Foo talks about his recent off-grid trip to Alaska for family guy time with ocean fishing, whale watching and serving as killer whale bait. Foo also ends up with Covid after coming back.
Episode 198 - Guest co-host Mike and the Super Big Party Scene
July 07, 2022 06:03 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBThis week we have our friend Mike guest hosting in Foo's absence. We talk travel and machine gun sightings, Mike's son is learning how to drive, Chandler finally gets his GTI out of Gym's garage, we agree Chrysler products are horrible, taking care of your car to have the paint fail sucks, tools are expensive but they can save you money, we discuss Mike's knew surgery and his recovery, leaving the house is important, plus more.
Episode 197 - Special Guest host Dave Sampson talks about everything
June 30, 2022 07:08 - 1 hour - 67.7 MBDave Sampson is in studio filling in for Foo this week. We cover a slew of topics, airplane efficiency, wrenching in your garage, Robot vacs and mops, ADHD/ADD, restless leg syndrome, having your neighbor be your doctor who's friends with your wife, 115 octane gas, Dave is a Mikita guy and we're still friends, Roe v Wade, guns?, Covid, plus more!
Episode 196 - Sacking the SDCP production crew
June 23, 2022 05:35 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBThis week the guys reminisce about vacationing with their families when they were younger and appreciating the things we had. We discuss the problems of EP 195 and our apologies. Gym gets a new robot vacuum to replace the subpar one he had. Gym talks about his new grill. Does caffeine affect you, if so how much? #JetBlue tries. Foo realizes what's wrong with his garage door opener. Gym wants you to know that Level Lock is where is at. Plus more!
Episode 195 - It coulda been Spirit #JetBlue
June 16, 2022 14:21 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBThis week Foo has got stories about his his trip to the East with a bunch of Middle Schoolers. Unscheduled stops in your flight to get gas. Foo rides the Beast boat in NY harbor that gets you wet but not getting wet. Foo becomes a part of the Blue Man Group show. Foo finds some good food, plus more!