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DADVentures In Parenting

53 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratings

A podcast for Dads! Listen in for a fathers' perspective on parenting. We talk about all of the things that a father goes through on the day to day. Parental equality and Fathers' rights are regular topics, Dad news, Dad Reviews, and more!

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Episodes

Father's Day, Entitled Kids & Bullies

June 26, 2021 16:55 - 43 minutes - 79.1 MB

Good to see you again Winners! Happy belated Father's Day! Today's episode, we talk a little bit about Father's Day, Putting your foot down and sticking to your guns with entitled kids, Wether or not to invite the whole class to a party and much more! Shout out to United Through Reading in out Dadly News article! Thanks for listening and see you next time.

Hey, You're an Adult Now!

March 31, 2021 16:18 - 44 minutes - 82.1 MB

Welcome back Winners! Today's episode we discuss making friends as an adult/during the pandemic, being an adult, how long your kid should try something before they quit, custodial parent child support and much more! Thanks for listening, see you next time.

Kick off the DADVenture!

March 01, 2021 16:51 - 45 minutes - 82.9 MB

The first episode of the newly titled DADVentures in Parenting is upon us! Welcome back. Today we talk about Empathizing with movie dads, Pressuring kids to follow your footsteps, Sharing, Unschooling, Co Sleeping and much more! We have a great article for the Dadly News also, so don't miss out!

EP48 - Lawn care, Screen Time & Social Media

February 20, 2021 16:01 - 1 hour - 110 MB

Welcome Back Winners! Today's episode marks the end of Shits & Giggles, but the beginning of something greater! Starting next episode we will be known as: DADVentures in Parenting! Today's episode we talk about basic homeowner lawn maintenance, being present, new thoughts on screen time, sharing pics on social media, state parks and much much more!  We have a GREAT Dadly News article and we talk about Tangled on Rad Dad Reviews! Thanks for listening, see you next time.

EP47 - DADventures in Aviation and Travel!

January 03, 2021 16:09 - 41 minutes - 75.2 MB

Happy New Year Winners! I hope you all had a great start to the year. This episode mostly discusses my family's recent flight to and from California for Christmas. Aside from that, we discuss a bunch of other topics you don't want to miss out! Thanks for listening!

Happy New Year

December 31, 2020 23:02 - 6 minutes - 12.5 MB

Just a quick Happy New Year from Shits & Giggles: A Podcast for Dads! Remember the good things that have happened this year.

EP46 - Injury, Step Parenting, and Fan Questions

December 17, 2020 17:44 - 42 minutes - 77.4 MB

Welcome back Winners! Thank you for your patience. Today’s show we talk about my recent injury, iTunes stupidity, being an jerk by making fun of someone’s hobbies or interests, Step parenting, Fan Questions and much more! Thanks for listening, see you next time!

EP45 - Divorce, Selfie Culture and Toilet Paper!

December 06, 2020 19:09 - 50 minutes - 92.9 MB

Welcome back Winners! In today's episode, we go into a little of my personal history. On top of that we talk about how selfie culture has changed the way we capture memories, another toilet paper crisis, sleeping naked, being excited for a night to yourselves, moving, monthly rug pics, and much much more! Thanks for listening, see you next time.

EP44 - Moving, Extortion and DADication

November 22, 2020 16:20 - 47 minutes - 87.3 MB

Welcome back Winners! In today's episode, we talk about my new house! Also, moving again, Jaundice, child support vs extortion, Thanksgiving, and much more! This week's Rad Dad Reviews: Live-Action Alladin

EP43 - Negligent Parenting, Pandemic Depression and Talking Trash

November 15, 2020 17:48 - 46 minutes - 85.6 MB

Welcome back Winners! In today's episode, we talk about recharging the Daderies, using religion as an excuse for not taking your kid to the doctor's office, Depression due to pandemic, and talking trash behind your partners back. We talk about all that and MORE! Thanks for listening, see you next time.

EP42 - Checking in, Pet Peeves and Inappropriate Behavior

November 08, 2020 18:06 - 51 minutes - 93.6 MB

Welcome Back Winners! Today we talk about checking in with each other to avoid resentment, Some of my pet peeves, children inappropriately sharing pictures and videos, Halloweekend and much more! This week's Rad Dad Reviews: Beauty and the Beast.

EP41 - Reminiscing, Stereotypes and Sharenting

October 25, 2020 17:56 - 50 minutes - 92.8 MB

Welcome back Winners! We have a good one for you today, first off, a fan reached out about having his kid this caused me to reminisce and go over Penny's birth story. We take a look at eliminating the "Dumb Dad" stereotype and we ty and figure out "Sharenting". All that and much more! Thanks for listening, see you next time.

EP40 - Pool Parties, Housework, Halloween and Custody

October 18, 2020 17:33 - 51 minutes - 93.9 MB

Welcome back Winners! Today's episode we talk about poop party fun, which diapers to use, making a house a home, Halloween and my thoughts on custody and child support. All that and much more coming at you, Thanks for listening, see you next time!

EP39 - Bite Me! Wait... Don't...

October 04, 2020 16:45 - 49 minutes - 90 MB

Welcome back Winners! FYI we open with a song I recorded years ago, fast forward five and a half minutes if you don't feel like listening. Today we go over a range of topics. One topic in particular, we talk about dealing with depression during COVID times. I tell a few quick stories about the move to Florida, adjusting to a new environment and kids biting my kid at daycare.  Hear about all that and more on today's episode. Thanks for listening, see you next time!

EP38 - Cuties = Wrong

September 19, 2020 21:26 - 38 minutes - 71.3 MB

Hey there Winners! Welcome back to the best podcast for dads there is! Today's episode explains our impromptu Hiatus and also talks about the Cuties movie on Netflix. We are getting back to regular episodes from now on so look out every weekend! Thanks for listening!

EP37 - I, I, I, I'm Staying Alive!

July 17, 2020 20:09 - 42 minutes - 78.3 MB

Welcome back Winners! It's great to be heard once again! Today's episode is mostly about stay at home Dadding and handling the Covid-19 problem. Also, using your phone as a time travel device for your kid, underrepresentation for Fathers, baby monitors, the digital age and much more! Thanks for listening, see you next time! Remember, we do not claim liability for suggestions or advice given during this show. You are responsible for the consequences of any actions you take.

EP36 - Gotta Recharge Those "Dad"eries

June 05, 2020 16:25 - 41 minutes - 76.2 MB

Welcome back from a looooooong break Winners! In this episode we basically cover a bunch of different topics. We discuss the importance of "You" time, paying it forward, crying it out and much more! Thanks for listening!

EP35 - It's All About Me!

April 02, 2020 16:48 - 33 minutes - 61.4 MB

Welcome back Winners! This is the episode you've all been waiting for! It all about me! Not all, but mostly. I give a bit of my background on how I went from Boston to Los Angeles! Stay Healthy everyone!

EP34 - Welcome Back Winners!

March 26, 2020 22:28 - 49 minutes - 90.8 MB

Welcome back Winners! I do so apologize for the recent lack of content but this episode will give you all that info and more! We talk about my stay in the isolation section of the hospital, work closing down, daycare closing down, being a stay at home dad and much more! I made sure to pack this one full of fun so thanks as always for tuning in!

EP33 - Life is a DADventure!

February 26, 2020 00:30 - 41 minutes - 76 MB

Welcome back Winners! This week we talk about a few things including, but not limited to: Leveling, Facebook recipe videos, excitement about baby products, infant CPR, Co-Sleeping, and oversharing with your kids! All that and more! The Dadly News shines the light on another scumbag pair of parents and Penny just keeps on growing! Thanks for listening!

EP32 - Origin Story & Self Care

February 18, 2020 23:18 - 40 minutes - 73.2 MB

Welcome back Winners! Another good one for you today. First off, we give a little background of how the show came to be. Then we talk about Valentine's Day, Me time, Daycare gang life, phantom cries and much much more! The Dadly News has a great article about a Dad delivering a baby "Single Handedly", and of course we wrap up with where Penny Grace is at developmentally. Thanks for being one of the many listeners who make this possible!

EP31 - Wicked Pissah Trip Kid!

February 11, 2020 22:39 - 44 minutes - 81.3 MB

Welcome back Winners! Did you remember to pahk ya cah? This week's episode we recap my recent family trip back to Boston. We talk a little about PC culture and how I may not be a fan but it may not be as bad as it seems. The Dadly News  talks about a Sex cult at a college and as always we check in on Penny. Don't miss out!

EP30 - #GirlDad

February 05, 2020 20:29 - 41 minutes - 75.7 MB

Welcome back Winners! Today's episode talks about what it means to be a Girl Dad and a bunch of other little topics to round it out. The Dadly News has an article about Child Neglect and as always we have a Penelope update! This is a good one so don't miss out!

EP29 - Debate Worthy Topics & More!

January 30, 2020 23:11 - 48 minutes - 88.3 MB

Welcome back Winners! Today's episode is chalk full of debate worthy discussion topics. We talk Home Birth vs Hospital Birth, Red Shirting your kids, Antivaxers and much more! The Dadly News has a discussion about "Baby Talk" motherly known as "Parentese" and some fun Penny development info! Don't miss out!

EP28 - Revenge of the Sick

January 21, 2020 18:15 - 31 minutes - 58.2 MB

Welcome back Winners! My apologies for missing last week but I have been terribly sick. In today's episode we talk about just that! Being sick as a parent! Also, Day care fun, Our weekend away from Penny for a wedding and much much more!

Bonus! - Marbles & Eugene!

January 18, 2020 02:44 - 6 minutes - 8.68 MB

Sorry for my lack of content this week being sick sucks, but here is the first episode of my unreleased radio drama, The Misadventures of Marbles & Eugene: Private Eyes!. Short but sweet! See you all Tuesday!

EP27 - Daycare Judgment and Friendship FOMO

January 08, 2020 01:00 - 39 minutes - 72.5 MB

Happy new decade Winners! Today's episode talks about being judged by your daycare staff, faulty bottles, hanging out with friends and much more! Don't be the only one to miss out on the first episode of the new decade!

EP26 - Happy New Year!

December 31, 2019 18:33 - 1 hour - 115 MB

Happy New Year Winners! This episode is a great end of year celebration! We wrap up Christmas and talk about making your kids laugh. Also, we do an amazing interview with our sponsor Hard Hats & Bibs. Lastly, don't forget to stay until the VERY end, we release a bonus episode that I recorded before I released the actual first episode! Happy New Year!

EP25 - S&G Christmas Spectacular!

December 24, 2019 15:00 - 48 minutes - 89.1 MB

Ho Ho Ho there Winners! Welcome back for our very first Christmas Special! We talk about some great stuff! Christmas decorations, holiday colloquialisms, Elf on the Shelf, mall Santa's and more! That and a few special messages from friends and some interesting letters to read and you got yourself a Christmas Special!

EP24 - Every Day is a New Day!

December 18, 2019 19:36 - 46 minutes - 85.6 MB

Welcome back there winners! We have a veritable cornucopia of parenting topics for you today. First off, MORE THAN WAFFLES! We also talk about sleep regression, all the problems associated with daycare and socialization, binge watching vs. week to week, callouses and more. We have another great article for The Dadly News, so don't miss out!

EP23 - Separation Anxiety, Teething & Parenting By Embarrassment

December 10, 2019 16:09 - 41 minutes - 76.3 MB

Welcome back Winners! Today's episode is an action packed journey of Dadly doings. We discuss my wife and myself both dealing with separation anxiety because of daycare, our first experiences with a baby sitter, baby proofing and more! Don't forget to send your opinions on this week's Dadly News! 

EP22 - Post Holiday Wrap Up & More!

December 03, 2019 19:00 - 36 minutes - 66.2 MB

Welcome back Winners! Today's episode talks about out first Thanksgiving, Swaddle Napping, uncontrollable giggles, baby's first movie and more! Don't forget to listen to The Dadly News and send in your opinion on this one! Thanks for listening!

EP21 - Happy Thanksgiving!

November 27, 2019 19:00 - 39 minutes - 71.9 MB

Happy Turkey Day Winners! Today's episode talks about inventing things out of necessity, DMV drama, verbal crutches, encouraging your kids hobbies and much more! We've also renamed Good News, Dad News so feel free let us know if you like the new name! Have a great Thanksgiving Winners!

EP20 - Dad's Day Out

November 19, 2019 15:00 - 42 minutes - 78.5 MB

Welcome back winners! Today's episode covers a range of topics including but not limited to: Car seat adventures, Reality television, Dad groups, School shootings and much more!

EP19 - More Than Waffles and the Reality of Parenting

November 12, 2019 15:00 - 35 minutes - 64.5 MB

Welcome back winners! Today's episode we do an unprompted review of a breakfast restaurant. Also, Facebook groups, working to much, being sick and yes, more Daycare debacles. Tune in for another amazing week in the life being a Dad!

EP18 - The Dad Book

November 05, 2019 15:00 - 48 minutes - 88.5 MB

Welcome back Winners! This is a very special episode indeed. Today, we do an interview with Nate Timmons who is writing a book about dads called The Dad Book! Make sure to check this one out!

EP17 - Happy Halloween!

October 29, 2019 15:00 - 37 minutes - 68.2 MB

Welcome back winners! Today's episode talks about Dunkin Donuts Therapy, friends having babies, Halloween costumes and much more! You do not want to miss this one!

EP16 - Parties, Cancer Scare and Traveling

October 22, 2019 15:00 - 30 minutes - 56.3 MB

Welcome back Winners! Today's episode talks about not being able to party quite like a rockstar anymore, taking care of your health, traveling with babies and more! Thanks for listening!

EP15 - Even Further Adventures in Daycare

October 15, 2019 23:25 - 28 minutes - 52.3 MB

Welcome back winners! Today's episode talks about continuing adventures in daycare selection, an update on paid family leave, good doctors, school nurses, teething and much more! 

EP14 - The Pumpkin Spice Podcast

October 08, 2019 15:00 - 34 minutes - 63 MB

Welcome back winners! Today's episode we discuss continued irritation with paid family leave. Some more insurance kerfuffels, a story about a dad doing what any good father would do, Dad fest and much more. You don't want to miss this one, it is venting at it's best!

EP - 13 Dadvice, Being Outgoing and Energetic Parenting

October 01, 2019 19:09 - 38 minutes - 70.6 MB

Welcome back Winners! This week's episode starts off with a new segment "A Bit of Advice". We talk about being outgoing with your baby, high energy parents vs low energy parents, "Good news, Dad News" and more!

EP12 - Daycare and the Carnival

September 24, 2019 15:00 - 34 minutes - 63 MB

Hey there winners! Welcome back to another episode and this one is fresh out the pack. We talk about further adventures in daycare selection, being a good uncle at the carnival and personal accountability. Couple that with Penny development and Good News, Dad News and you have yourself an entertaining half hour!  

EP11 - Day Care Debauchery

September 17, 2019 15:00 - 47 minutes - 86.3 MB

Welcome back! In this week's episode we discuss our experiences interviewing different day care places. We look at two different places and offer up our advice as to the best questions to ask. We have another Good News, Dad News and finish up with where Penelope is at developmentally. 

EP10 - Spit Up, Ad Problems & That New Parent Feeling

September 10, 2019 15:00 - 30 minutes - 56.3 MB

Welcome back winners! This is the one month anniversary episode extravaganza! My Wife Sarah Jane is joining us for her perspective. We talk about massive spit ups, Problems with getting ads approved because of our name & Sarah an I discuss the feeling of finding out we were becoming parents. That, Good News, Dad, News & Penny's development wrap it all up. Go Patriots!

EP9 - Labor Day BBQ & More!

September 03, 2019 15:00 - 27 minutes - 50.7 MB

Welcome back winners! This week's episode talks about finally getting back into a routine with friends, going out for long periods of time and generally being perceived as more mature because you have a kid. Also, in this weeks Good News, Dad News: we talk about a woman who lost weight in order to donate a kidney to her father to save his life.

EP8 - Massholes, Custody Battles & Forgotten Child Syndrome

August 29, 2019 20:56 - 34 minutes - 62.9 MB

Welcome back! It's been a little while but we are back with some hard hitting topics. My recent car accident opens the show, followed custody disputes that take a major toll on the children involved. Lastly, in a new segment: Good News, Dad News, hear our opinion on leaving infants behind in hot cars.

EP7 - Oh, the Places You'll Go!

August 24, 2019 21:45 - 27 minutes - 50 MB

In today's episode, We do a page by page review and commentary on the critically acclaimed children's book Oh, the Places You'll Go! by Dr.Seuss. Listen is as Matt's opinion changes as he reads! We also discuss a few other topics. See you soon!

EP6 - Paper Straws, Push Presents & Podcasts

August 21, 2019 15:00 - 24 minutes - 44.7 MB

In this episode we vent a little about paper straws. We discuss the benefits of joining Dad groups on facebook. Dad conversations, bouncers, push presents and more!

EP5 - Equal Representation

August 17, 2019 15:00 - 24 minutes - 34.3 MB

Back again and with crystal clear audio quality! Today we deal with equal representation for Dads! Not trying to edge out hard working and loving moms but, talking about fathers not being asked to participate even in the most basic moments of child development. From diaper bags to baby showers to advertising, Dads aren’t always evenly represented. 

EP4 - My Wife, Social Cues & Dr. Google

August 14, 2019 19:00 - 20 minutes - 28.7 MB

Great to see you again. In this episode we talk about my wife being a rockstar, insurance kerfuffles, social cues and trying not to be Dr. Google.