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For November, Robert and Kyle continue their on-going discussion on Great Dad Topics. Our hope is to inspire other parents to model healthy behavior as they raise awesome kids. Many of these topics were drawn from a selection of e-mails received through 'The Daily Dad' mailing list, hosted by author Ryan Holiday. The Topics this week: Topic 1: This is the Most Important Decision You Make ...

For October, Kyle and Robert are breaking down Stephen King's directorial debut and 80s classic: Maximum Overdrive! This wild movie stars Emilio Estevez, a Comet, an AC/DC van, and a bunch of conscious Semi-Trucks. Tune in to hear the guys discuss the rules concerning which machines get magical powers, answer what are 'lot lizards', and argue about how lameness of gas pumping montages....

This week, Robert and Kyle discuss some popular lessons for life in your 30's.  1) Your happiness isn't someone else's responsibility. It's YOURs.  2) Take LOTS of photos  3) Wear Your Heart On Your Sleeve  4) Get in Shape Once, and then Maintain  5) ALWAYS give good friends the benefit of the doubt  6) Make Lists  7) Continue to Learn (Education and Skills)  8) Nothing lasts forev...

This week, Robert and Kyle return to discuss common sayings and folksy advice that people often give to parents. Jeepers, most of these are terrible. How many of these topics have you heard? 1. Cutting Gums/Rubbing Whiskey on Gums  2. Spare the Rod, Spoil the Child/Kids just need a good spanking  3. Let the baby cry it out - Comforting a baby spoils them 4. Boys should play with boy toys / Girls s...

Robert went on a Cruise!!! Now that he's back, he tells Kyle all about the 25hr drive, the wonderful food, and the pushy merchants trying to sell their crazy trinkets. Did Robert get his money's worth out of soft serve and Jello? Did he remember to pack his bathing suit or did he have to borrow some see-thru trunks from his cabin neighbor? Did his room come with the upgraded spy-camera pac...

For October, Robert and Kyle continue their on-going discussion on Great Dad Topics. Our hope is to inspire other parents to model healthy behavior as they raise awesome kids. Many of these topics were drawn from a selection of e-mails received through 'The Daily Dad' mailing list, hosted by author Ryan Holiday. The Topics this week: Topic 1: You’re Going to Wish You Took This Seriously To...

For September, Robert and Kyle breakdown the 80s sports extravaganza that nobody asked for - Over the Top! Starring Sylvester Stallone, a bunch of (professional?) arm wrestlers, and Robert Loggia for some reason? Lincoln Hawk (Stallone) is a truck driver by day, arm wrestling phenom by night, all while being a fulltime dead-beat dad. Hawk heads on a cross-country trip with his 12yr old son Mike in...

We're wrapping up summer vacations and getting ready for School on this week's episode. Robert's family is headed to the Bahamas, and he's asking for last-second tips to make it a special trip. Kyle's kids are back in the classroom, and the after-school sports and activities are in full swing. And as a bonus, the guys tell some hilarious stories about a past trip to Puerto Rico...

This week, Robert and Kyle discuss some common sayings and folksy advice that parents often give to their children. How much of it is actually kinda terrible advice? How many do you recognize? If someone is mean to you, they must like you…  Finish Your Plate!  Obey Your Elders  Children Should be Seen, Not Heard  Rub Some Dirt on It, Toughen Up, Walk it Off…  Better to ask for forgiveness than Per...

For September, Robert and Kyle continue their ongoing discussion on Great Dad Topics. We hope to inspire other parents to model healthy behavior as they raise awesome kids. Many of these topics were drawn from a selection of e-mails received through 'The Daily Dad' mailing list, hosted by author Ryan Holiday. The Topics this week: 1) How Will They Respond 2) It's Well Before You Think...

Calling all Hulkamaniacs! This month, the guys watched the iconic 1989 wrestling extravaganza No Holds Barred starring Hulk Hogan. Joining Robert and Kyle is our friend the veteran guest and wrestling expert Markel! Why is this movie more about TV Network contracts than wrestling? Is Hogan actually the bad guy? Who does pushups while sharing a hotel room in the middle of the night? Tune in to find...

This week, Robert and Kyle return for part 2 of their discussion on building good daily habits. The habits covered in this episode are: 1) A Simple To-Do List 2) Don't Drink 3) Don't Drink Calories 4) Focus on Process, Not Goals 5) Think About Death 6) Review the Day 7) Sleep with the Phone in the Other Room 8) Go the F*ck to Sleep These habits were based on the article by Ryan Holiday which can b...

This week, Robert and Kyle begin a 2-part discussion on building good daily habits. The habits covered in this episode are: 1) Wake Up Early 2) Protect the Best Part of the Day 3) No Phone for the First Hour 4) Journal 5) Just a Little Progress Every Day 6) Carry a Book Everywhere 7) Take a Walk 8) Strenuous Exercise These habits were based on the article by Ryan Holiday which can be found here: ...

For August, Robert and Kyle continue their on-going discussion on Great Dad Topics. Our hope is to inspire other parents to model healthy behavior as they raise awesome kids. Many of these topics were drawn from a selection of e-mails received through 'The Daily Dad' mailing list, hosted by author Ryan Holiday. The Topics this week: 1) Give Them What You Didn't Get 2) Are You a Good Ex...

Cashing in on Shark Week, the guys breakdown the completely unnecessary sequel, Sharknado: The 4th Awakens! Joining us is our resident Sharknado expert and veteran guest host Chris! Oh boy, where to begin. Sharknados are causing mass hysteria and destruction throughout the United States, but thankfully Fin Shepherd (Ian Zering) and April Wexler (Tara Reid) are here to save the country. Tune in for...

This week, Robert and Kyle discuss the differences in planning vacations with younger vs older kids. Are cruises really the way to go when it comes to vacation destinations? Kyle just got back from a cruise with the family and he recounts the good, the bad, and the ugly of a weeklong family trip. Tune in to find out which popular bourbon actually kinda sucked in a blind taste test, what "Launching...

This week, the guys recap a great Father's Day weekend which included donuts, beer, waffle house, but barely any extra sleep! Kyle recaps some wild golf trip stories about a pterodactyl attack which only grew in the telling. Robert and Kyle also pass on a bit of fatherly wisdom from their dads on the importance of being grateful for what you have and the value of sportsmanship in everyday life. Fi...

This July, Robert and Kyle continue their ongoing conversation series, Great Dad Topics — a space dedicated to exploring what it means to show up as an engaged, thoughtful father. Our hope is simple: to inspire other parents to model healthy behavior as they raise great kids. Many of this month's discussion topics are drawn from The Daily Dad , a mailing list curated by author Ryan Holiday. Th...

Just in time for the 4th of July, Kyle and Robert grab their hoppy beers and breakdown the 1972 horror movie Frogs. The movie stars a mustache-less Sam Elliott as an ecological photographer and it only gets weirder from there. The local wildlife seem intent on getting revenge against a patriarchal millionaire and his family who are vacationing at the island. The island is filled with dangers inclu...

This week, Robert couldn't say 'No' when his daughter asked to paint his nails 'Mermaid Sparkle Blue', and he was pleasantly surprised by the public reaction. As a result, Robert wanted to tell Kyle about his experience as a loud and proud Girl Dad and ask whether the concept of masculinity has changed over the years. From ancient cultures to modern times, masculinity (and femininity) has been in...

School is out and summer is here! This week, Kyle and Robert talk about their summer plans, childhood jingles, golf shenanigans, band concerts, 'self-cuddles', and a whole lot more. Find out why Kyle is getting a call from the school principal over a 6th grade writing assignment and why Robert is icing his knees in preparation for an upcoming wiffle ball tournament. As always, if you have...

For June, Robert and Kyle continue their on-going discussion on Great Dad Topics. Our hope is to inspire other parents to model healthy behavior as they raise awesome kids. Many of these topics were drawn from a selection of e-mails received through 'The Daily Dad' mailing list, hosted by author Ryan Holiday. The Topics this week: 1) Show Them the Wow in the World 2) Now is the Time 3) It&...

This week, the guys talk about their love of video games with special guest Mogan from the NoGainsGaming YouTube channel! We discuss games the beloved games from our childhoods, our personal 'Mt. Rushmore' of games, and the toughest bosses in video game history. We cover video game legends and franchises like Donkey Kong, Mario, Zelda, Final Fantasy, Fallout, Mass Effect, Resident Evil, Halo, God...

For May, we dive roll our way into the masterful filmography of Jackie Chan with his 1995 hit movie: Rumble in the Bronx! How did a guy who was just visiting the states for the first time end up going undercover for the F.B.I. on his third day in NYC? Why do all of the street gangs drive dirt bikes and go-karts? Why were they allowed to drive a hovercraft on a golf course as part of a police raid?...

This week, Robert and Kyle trade funny stories about their kids. Why are A.I. boyfriends a thing?! Is going to the potty a tag-team sport? How did grandma turn her granddaughter into a compulsive gambler? And why is Robert catching strays from his wife and daughter at Costco while shopping all alone in aisle 12? Tune in to find out what all this nonsense is about! As always, if you have feedback,...