2 Dads GenX Edition

In this episode of 2 Dads Gen X Edition, we dive into the evolving dynamics of modern marriage with New Roles, Old Expectations: Marriage Gets a Reboot! . As more couples face role reversals—stay-at-home dads, working moms, and shifting household responsibilities—we explore how these changes impact communication, intimacy, and long-held expectations. With our signature mix of Gen X humor, raw hone...

Why do marriages really fail? In this raw and honest episode, two divorced Gen X dads break down the real reasons relationships fall apart—from communication breakdowns to misunderstood love languages and the silent weight of emotional disconnection. With a mix of humor, experience, and vulnerability, we explore the most common mistakes men and women make in marriage, what we wish we had done diff...

In this episode of our Gen X dads YouTube channel, we dive into the hilarious and heartfelt realities of being a supportive partner in "Happy Wife, Confused Life: A Husband’s Guide to Showing Up!" From the chaos of co-parenting to the awkward silences of post-argument apologies, we explore how men can show up better as husbands, fathers, and partners—even when we have no idea what we’re doing. Wit...

In this episode of 2 Dads Gen X Edition, we dive deep into the realities of military life, fatherhood, and patriotism with our guest Jason, a fellow veteran. We explore how military service shaped our views on freedom, responsibility, and what it truly means to love America. Through honest, funny, and emotional stories, we unpack the challenges of raising kids with strong values, navigating father...

In this episode of 2 Dads Gen X Edition, we dive deep into the hilarious and sometimes painful truth of going from six-pack abs to the dreaded dadbod. Join us as we explore body shaming from wives, girlfriends, and society, and how men’s body image and self-esteem have changed over the decades. With humor, honesty, and a touch of raw emotion, we tackle the struggles of modern fatherhood, divorce,...

In this episode of our GenX dad comedy series, “Books: The Only Entertainment That Makes You Read the Credits First,” we dive into the hilarious, honest, and emotional world of fatherhood, divorce, and raising kids in the digital age—through the lens of reading. We tackle the struggle of getting kids to put down the iPad, the impact of banned books on society, and the overlooked benefits (and a fe...

Fatherhood doesn’t come with a manual, but it definitely comes with diapers, duct tape, and a whole lot of Daditude. In this episode of 2 Dads Gen X Edition, we dive into the messy, hilarious, and sometimes overwhelming reality of parenting when most of the time we’re just guessing our way through. From late-night diaper disasters to makeshift duct tape fixes, we talk openly and humorously about t...

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...