Dads And Daddies

Brian welcomes DJ James Anthony back to the podcast, this time as guest co-host! James catches Brian up on the developments in his life since his last visit to the show over 15 months prior, particularly the launch and immediate popularity of his newest dance party, “Unspeakable Joy.” Brian recounts his recent night at the Eagle for James’ party “James Anthony’s House.” James talks about the statu...

Jeremy Crittenden returns to chat with Brian for both the episode’s opening segment, and for this week’s Go Ask Your Dad. He talks about being a two-time divorcee, why each of his two marriages ended, and how he’s defining the post-marriage part of his life. Brian asks him, as a former bartender, for help deshaming a particular drink choice of his. They share their excitement over the current Broa...

Brian welcomes actor and comedian Jeremy Crittenden to the podcast as this week’s guest co-host. Jeremy talks about his acceptance of his Daddyness, and his appreciation for conversations with Daddies since nobody prepares us for the changes that happen later in life. In honor of National Coming Out Day, the two share their coming out stories. Brian explores whether his low libido of late has anyt...

Brian welcomes content creator Guy Woof back to Dads and Daddies after almost two years. Guy recounts his recent family trip to Thailand and talks about his next trip, when he will travel to Las Vegas to teach porn creators how to make safe-for-work videos for Instagram and TikTok. The two compare notes on how they share the details of their sex-positive lives with their parents. Guy gives Brian s...

Brian is thrilled to discover that his crush, the immensely popular and supremely funny comedian Joe Dombrowski, is a listener and avid clip-watcher of Dads and Daddies . Joe comes to Brooklyn from Seattle and sits down with Brian to share his aspirations to become PTA president; his evolution from Joey, the fraternity brother, to Joe, the schoolteacher and now comedic star; and how he almost tank...

Brian welcomes Boyslut author Zachary Zane back to the podcast, this time as guest co-host! Zachary recaps his “proper gay summer” and the two compare thoughts about their favorite gay vacation destinations, and the insecurities that come along with visiting each. Brian recreates the steam room hookups of his younger days with his husband, and both Zachary and Brian’s husband help him reframe his...

Judson says goodbye for now to Dads and Daddies for an as-yet-undetermined amount of time to seek treatment for bipolar depression. Brian welcomes Cats: The Jellicle Ball ’s Rum Tum Tugger, Sydney James Harcourt, back to the podcast, this time as guest co-host. Sydney recaps the insanely busy five months since his last appearance on the show, from Tony Awards season through Pride Month to the reco...

Brian and Judson prepare for this week’s premiere of “The Traitors: New Blood” on NBC and Peacock featuring Dads and Daddies friend and former guest (Season 2, Episode 31), the brilliant immigration attorney and anti-ICE activist Michael Foote as a contestant. Judson returns from a destination wedding in Portugal with gay beach and bathhouse recommendations. Brian succeeds in making his first “hot...

Judson attends his 25-year high school reunion. Brian begins his attempts to schedule “hotwifing” sessions with two of his favorite hookup partners, one session where he would watch his husband with another man, and one where his husband would watch him. The hookup of the week finds a listener and his partner enjoying some of the best kept secrets one port has to offer while on a family cruise. Br...

Judson returns from Provincetown with a number of recommendations, not the least of which is his new favorite category of sexual gathering–a bate party. Brian revels in a few kid-free weeks while both of his are off at sleepaway camp and he’s able to make hookups happen when he typically couldn’t. The Hookup of the Week finds a listener discovering to his surprise that twenty-minute hookups–as Bri...

Judson mourns the death and celebrates the life of his father-in-law. Inspired by one of his husband’s hookups, Brian attempts a night of kink at home and stirs up much more drama than intended. The Hookup of the Week finds our listener arriving at the airport and running into his year-long Grindr crush, who then becomes quite the hands-on tour guide for the trip that follows. Brian and Judson are...

Judson befriends the other two gay guys at his office, and triggers Brian’s memories of discovering gay colleagues at work. The Hookup of the Week finds a listener having a hot hookup with someone he didn’t think was interested in him. Brian and Judson then host their first podcast orgy of sorts with three repeat hookups at once! Adult entertainment stars Jonah Wheeler, Joel Someone and Daddy Kyle...

Judson approaches his work anniversary feeling great as an office Daddy. Brian tests out Grindr’s new AI features. The Hookup of the Week finds our listener helping a straight-curious-identifying partner through what turns out to be some therapeutic exploration. The two are then joined by comedian, actor, podcaster, musician, television writer and author of the new book, The Terrible, Horrible, No...

Judson learns how to sleep in with coaching from his husband. Brian starts to feel a more distinct separation between himself and his straight friends. The two discover a kinship with the late Joel Schumacher, director of films including The Lost Boys , Batman Forever and Batman and Robin . The Hookup of the Week is so hot it almost blows the roof off of Brian’s basement and finds the listener liv...

Judson attends his third annual trip to Austin Naked Yoga where he facilitates a “Dial Into Daddy” workshop. The Hookup of the Week comes from a listener who shares a hot session with his boyfriend who wants to try out techniques from classes he’s taken at MMX, the private wellness club for men. The two are then joined by Judson’s dear friend, star of Netflix’s “Owning Manhattan,” and the founder...

Judson learns he’s a fashion inspiration for one of Brian’s daughters. Brian is witness to a past hookup of his flirting heavily with his husband, Toby. Judson seeks out and finds some much needed inspiration at work. A different sort of Hookup of the Week shared by a listener who took inspiration from the podcast to let go of past shame stirs deep emotions and moments of reflection for both Brian...

Judson celebrates the Knicks’ victory from afar, while Brian is largely oblivious to it during a hookup that takes place outside his usual area of operations and timeframe. Judson recounts his sexy week and educates Brian on what it means to participate in Daddy-Daddy play. The Hookup of the Week comes from a listener who finds a great hookup on The Blowers while traveling, proving that it is bett...

Judson has the loveliest time at Folsom Street East. Brian spends two days at an all-men’s, clothing optional resort in Palm Springs with his husband. The Hookup of the Week also recounts a delightful experience at Folsom Street East and features a surprising twist. Brian and Judson are then joined by Emmy Award–winning writer, actor and comedian Bryan Safi! Bryan tells Brian and Judson all about...

Judson returns from a couples therapy session with a new understanding of how keeping certain thoughts and feelings to himself is affecting his husband, which spawns a conversation with Brian about how they care for their long-term relationships and friendships. A Blowers hookup teaches Brian a lesson about pushing himself outside his comfort zone and helps him realize he may have a talent for bei...

Judson prepares to celebrate Pride in Albany just as Brian returns from Pride in West Hollywood. Judson declares the season High-Signal Summer after his signature brand of overt homosexuality attracts a new friend from across two streets. Brian spars with his second grader's teachers when they won't approve the book he plans to read to her class for Pride, and he is called out by his fifth grader...

Judson prepares to babysit Brian’s kids. Brian realizes he’s now the top at home. The hookup of the week comes all the way from Down Under and features water sports enjoyed with friends both known and previously unknown. The two are then joined by founder and CEO of the iconic Nasty Pig fashion brand, David Lauterstein. David shares the concerns that are top of mind for him this Pride Month, expre...

Judson celebrates one of his top five gay experiences ever in New York City: previous Dads and Daddies guest DJ James Anthony’s afternoon dance party, Unspeakable Joy . Brian considers his week to be quintessential Dads and Daddies , after it turns out to be heavy on both parenting and sexcapades. The Hookup of the Week finds a listener lovingly recounting his first sexual experience with a trans...

Judson and Brian celebrate the second anniversary of the podcast, the launch of Season Three, and the start of Pride Month! Judson spots two gay people at his new place of work and strategizes to befriend them both. Brian provides two theatre recommendations for Pride Month. Judson struggles with sleep issues. Brian shares an Instagram post sent his way that examines the question “Why are gay men...

Judson and Brian lead opposite lives for a weekend, when Judson attends a Broadway musical Brian hasn’t seen, and Brian has sex twice. The Hookup of the Week finds a listener reuniting with a hookup from a year prior and learning how their original encounter changed the hookup’s life. The two are then joined by recording artist, DJ, and performance legend whose influence has shaped generations of...

Judson finds himself enjoying a highly-elevated season of self-pleasure due to the improving weather, amongst other reasons. Brian brings a text conversation with Judson to the podcast and the two discuss Judson’s concerns that Brian may be trying to exploit a loophole in the rules of his open marriage. Brian shares an update about a website that provides an important service to him and the podcas...