Dad Lounge Podcast

SPECIAL NOTE At times, Sam has an echo... he was on the road, & had to record in a meeting room at a library! This episode was SO important he went to a library! This week is the return of one of the Lounge's favorite comedians! The great, Greg Warren, joined the fellas for a GREAT hangout! His new special, The Salesman, can be seen on YouTube, and it is awesome! He talks extensively about his...

This week our guest had something come up, and it was just the guys! Sam talks about his adventure with a deer on the highway, during the weekend! Did you know regular deer can fly with the right "encouragement?" They talk about how crazy the deer have been this year! Do Re Mi Fa So La Ti Do! Everyone, well almost everyone, knows that came from "The Sound of Music..." but do you remember it from G...

This week the guys welcome author Guy Morris into the Lounge! Guy's story is amazing. These show notes will be quick because we want you to hear Guy's story like we did, and be amazed! We WILL tell you that Guy's story starts with him running away from home and living on the streets of LA! From there, Guy accomplishes so much and finds the ability to succeed in many different areas! Guy talks abou...

We have a GREAT one this week! Actor, author, speaker, business owner... JACK OF ALL TRADES, Tyler Foley joins the guys in the Lounge! What do they talk about for the first quarter of the show...? Tyler is from Canada, and what do MANY do in Canada? Yep, they play hockey! So they talk, in a fun way, about hockey! The conversation goes to how Tyler got involved in acting/performing; how he came up...

This week starts a new adventure for the Lounge! We start our time as a member of the Lounge Media Group, and what a way to kick it off! We all love history, and this week's guest is best-selling author, Craig Nelson! Author of "Rocket Men," Craig's newest book, "V is for Victory: Franklin Roosevelt's American Revolution and the Triumph of World War II" is out May 23rd (TODAY)! We talk to Craig ab...

With this last weekend being Mother's Day, the guys didn't record an episode, but they still have a tasty little tidbit for you! A few weeks ago, Sam & Matt recorded a segment called "Dad Chat!" It's about the funny things their youngest kids have done or do, that make them laugh! Matt has a written list, and doesn't even talk about anything on the list while they chat! Sam shares that his you...

The Lounge welcomes in a SWELL guest this week! Actor/Impressionist, Jim Meskimen, joins the guys! Jim is the son of Marian Ross, the actor who is most notably known for her role as Mrs. Cunningham on the TV show Happy Days! Jim talks about his life growing up with her as his mom. He also talks about how he got into acting and his dream when he was younger. Sam brings up his time on the TV show Pa...

This week the Lounge goes back to the NYPD with former detective & now author Travis Myers! The guys welcome him and talk about the times that led to Travis becoming an NYPD officer and then a detective! Travis shares different stories from his days in the Army, as a uniformed NYPD officer and detective! He also talks about how he became an author, and what he used to come up with in his books...

We got last week's guest rescheduled for this week! Author of "Flight Girls," and "Angels of the Resistance," Noelle Salazar makes her way back to the Lounge! They all pick up where they left off back in November of 2021! Last time she had just written her book, Flight Girls, and told all about the process, the research, and the issues she ran into writing. THIS time she talked about the process,...

This week's guest, Noelle Salazar, had to reschedule so the guys go to their contingency plan. Let's say it this way... there are portions that are USELESS! They just chat for the entirety of the show about various things, and Sam even pulls some information from his book, "The Book of Useless Information," and the guys talk it through! Where is Matt's "Cookie Puddin'" shirt? Is it in the same pla...

We're diving into the Vault this week for our visit on November 3, 2020, for Episode 57! We had author, Noelle Salazar, in the Lounge! She wrote the book, Flight Girls, and we had a great time! Noelle will be our guest, for her 2nd time, next week! We will talk to her about her NEW BOOK, Angels of the Resistance: A Novel of Sisterhood and Courage in WWII! We can only anticipate that this hang-out...

This week we didn't have a guest, and Richey is on Spring Break, so Sam & Matt hang out together and talk about a bunch of different things! The common thread? It's all useless information! Sam went shopping and got a book named "The Book of Useless Information: Thousands of things you didn't think you needed to know... and probably don't." From squirrels in Sam's basement to the total amount...

This week's episode is a very special show! Our friend, the Mayor of Uranus, Louis Keen joins us in the Lounge! It's been WAY TOO LONG since we've talked to him, and it was most certainly time to have him back on! Louis takes us on the trip on what he's been up to since we last hung out! We talk about Sam's adventure to the NCAA Tournament, in Columbus, while providing media coverage! Louis also s...

DISCLAIMER This week's guest served in the United States Army for 31 years. Through his time, as with many, he uses a color of language that gets as blue as it can get. We don't bemoan this, he indeed has earned his ability to speak how he would like, and we wanted to warn any Loungers who this might not be their cup of tea! If blue language is something you don't want, please feel free to wait un...

SPECIAL NOTE There is language and recited jokes that could offend some people. We do not edit anything in the context of the conversation in order for the entirety of the topic to be explained. We advise that if you are offended by certain words, you might not want to listen to this episode. This week are happy to have world-known comedian Dave Landau into the Lounge! Known for his appearances on...

This week's show notes are going to be pretty short! Sam & Matt welcome Jeff Deskovic into the Lounge, this week, to tell his story. Jeff was convicted of the rape & murder of a 15-year-old girl when he was 16. He spent the next 16 years of his life in a max-security prison, all while maintaining his innocence when DNA evidence proved he did NOT commit this horrific crime. Jeff talks about...

This week we have TWO extremely special guests! The first guest is one who is very well-known to all three of the guys! Sam's son, Gavin, joined the guys for the conversation with our SECOND guest! Retired anesthesiologist & author, Dr. David Alfery came into the #Lounge to share stories from his book, and his career! His book, "Saving Grace: What Patients Teach Their Doctors about Life, Death...

This week isn't the "prototypical" guest! Wylie McGraw, Radical Performance Accelerator, came to the Lounge to talk about ALL sorts of different topics! What is it Wylie does? Honestly, we didn't really know either! Wylie says that's what is intended. It requires questions and further conversation because many try to call him a Life Coach, but he's known as a Radical Performance Accelerator. He sa...

We do love us some holidays, here in the Lounge! This week's guest fit in, PERFECTLY, for the day we recorded (Super Bowl Sunday) AND the day this comes out (Valentine's Day)! Author & American Holiday historian, Jeff Bensch, joined the fellas in the Lounge! Jeff wrote, "History of American Holidays: A Thought-Provoking Glimpse into America" We have so many inquiries like: Why isn't Super Bowl...

Repeat Lounge guest, Jeff Ryan is back this week! He's an author, hiking enthusiast, professional walker(?), and just an all-around great dude! Sam asks Jeff about his MLB alliance since a significant piece of the 2016 World Series Champion Chicago Cubs retired this last week. The first segment is about a couple of sports topics, and it just seemed perfect! What's Jeff been up to, since we last hu...

We have a return guest this week! Author of the "Less Beaten Paths of America" book series, David Kravitz, joined Sam & Richey! David was our guest on our 1-Year Birthaversary episode, on October 3, 2020! Richey wasn't on that episode, so he fully met David, and the conversations were PLENTY! David shares what he does for comicbook.com, and how his typical day usually progresses. He gets up at...

We have a very short episode this week, but not to worry... it's still fun! After a busy week, the potential guests fell through, so Sam & Richey decided to hang out anyway! The conversation starts with the topic of standing desks. Who might be getting one soon? Will it effect the visual pleasure of those seeing him on camera? Although it's a short episode, the conversations are all over the p...

This week is special! Most weeks are, but this week is even more because we had a TWO-part episode! What a special time we had with Zach Daniel! He told us about WRASSLIN gators, doing nuclear medicine, and other things, ALL BEFORE THE BREAK! We start right out of the chute with Matt asking Zach about his CURRENT job! It takes us to a place the guys didn't think they'd talk about, when in the Loun...

This week's guest was SO good, we have TWO parts! Today is Part 1 of our hang out with author, financial advisor, and gator wrassler, Zach Daniel! Yes, you read the last part correctly... he has wrestled gators! He just had finished writing his first book, and the first thing the guys talk about with him? Yep... it's gator wrasslin! Zach is such an intriguing young man, who has made life decisions...

DISCLAIMER This week's episode is a "Blue Logo" Show! This week's guest is fabulous, but editing the language would take away considerably from the conversation. The topics also get very adult-oriented, so this week's episode isn't one that should be shared with younger ears! Show Notes We are kicking off our guest list, for 2023, with a HUGE bang! Former NYPD detective and author, Vic Ferarri, jo...