2 Dads GenX Edition

Discipline doesn’t have to mean being the bad guy—especially for Gen X dads trying to balance authority with connection. In this episode of 2 Dads Gen X Edition, we dive into the ancient art of saying no while still keeping your kids’ love and respect. From old-school parenting styles to modern approaches, we share honest, funny, and emotional stories about fatherhood, discipline, divorce, dating,...

In this episode of our GenX dad comedy series, we dive into the world of gaming with special guest Jason, owner of MVP Gaming in Lenexa, Kansas, to ask the big question: is gaming ruining lives or saving them one respawn at a time? From parenting challenges and divorce recovery to building a safer community for kids through video games, we explore how gaming impacts mental health, youth behavior,...

In this episode of our GenX dad comedy series, we dive into the eye-opening reality behind modern phone culture in “The Glorious Rise of Phones and the Fall of Eye Contact!” As divorced dads navigating parenting, relationships, and everyday life, we explore how smartphones have reshaped childhood, damaged real human connection, and made eye contact a lost art. With honest storytelling, relatable h...

In this brutally honest and hilariously relatable episode, “What We Learned from Divorce – Gen X Dad Confessions,” we dive into the raw, unfiltered realities of life after divorce from the GenX dad perspective. From what we learned from it, the awkward dating scenes and co-parenting chaos to the quiet battles with loneliness and identity, we shed light on the struggles most men face but rarely tal...

In this hilarious and heartfelt episode of "From Cool to Clueless: Our Worst Dating Moments" two Gen X dads dive into their most cringe-worthy, awkward, and painfully honest dating experiences from youth to midlife. As divorced dads navigating the wild world of modern relationships, we bring raw, relatable stories that highlight the struggles men face with vulnerability, rejection, and starting ov...

In this episode, we dive into the everyday chaos of grocery store shopping as a GenX dad navigating skyrocketing inflation, tight budgets, and the mental gymnastics of remembering what the kids actually like this week. With our signature mix of honesty, humor, and hard-won wisdom, we tackle the financial and emotional toll that rising food prices take on divorced and single dads trying to keep it...

In this comedic deep dive, “Yoda, Vader or Obi-Wan: Pick Your Space Dad Wisely,” two Gen X dads and guests Ashley and Luke explore the Star Wars universe with humor, nostalgia, and sharp pop culture commentary, asking the ultimate question—who would you want as your Star Wars dad? We break down the philosophies and personalities of Yoda, Vader, and Obi-Wan, debating their roles in the saga and how...

Welcome to the launch episode of “2 Dads Gen X Edition,” the podcast where two Gen X dads get real about the ups and downs of fatherhood, divorce, dating, co-parenting, and the emotional weight men carry—often in silence. In this honest, funny, and heartfelt introduction, we open up about who we are, what we’ve been through, and why we’re creating a space for men to feel seen, heard, and understoo...