Dads Picking Daisies

All kids like bugs. They're cute. Especially fireflies. Their butts light up! Ahh the Great Outdoors. Fun in the sun, sports, and bike rides. The guys go into the wilderness this week to talk about their favorite outdoor activities with the kids. Birds chirping and maybe a special guest gator are part of this weeks fun! Support the show

Life is full of lessons an d experiences. Certain things you have to learn on your own. Other things you can be encouraged to exploring. A solid mix of both can make your life incredibly awesome. Join the Dads this week as they discuss what what they will encourage the kids to experience or learn throughout life. As well as some studio turmoil from a friendly cat... Support the show

Sports shape our childhood - teamwork, discipline, and unforgettable ballpark moments(like crushing a lemon chill on a hot day). But these days, the cost of kids' sports is skyrocketing. From uniforms to travel teams, parents are asking: is it worth the price tag? In this episode, the guys dive into the rising expenses of youth activities, share hilarious parenting stories - including a dad t...

Ahh The Weeds. Nobody likes them in their yard, they are aggravating and a nuisance. Some things just irritate the dads, some reasonable, some debatable. Join the dads this week as they explore The Weeds in their life an things that irritate them. Also, a look ahead to football season and a possible change of venue. Support the show

Once again the pick up line at school is giving one dad hear palpitations...Overall it's been a successful week or two of first grade. Not without hiccups though on all ends. Join the guys this week for a discussion on defiance, creativity and creation of time. Setting up next week as the guys jump into 'The Weeds'. Support the show

Rules are meant to be followed and fears are meant to be overcome. It's part of life, it's the only way to go about things. Join the guys this week as they discuss the craziness of school pick up and most importantly kids overcoming fears. Stay tuned for some special updates as well. Support the show

From bathing in sunscreen to cafeteria antics, join us as we recap summer chaos and reluctantly lean into first grade. The Dad's are getting excited about some much needed school year freedom, but we all have butterflies, what will first grade have in store for us? Support the show

"Great moments are born from great opportunities." - Herb Brooks. That's what the dads have here tonight. What started as a fun random conversation has entered new territory. For the first time ever, The Dads are picking some Daisies together. In the same state, In the same room. And in person. Join the guys as they catch up on life after an extended break and see what new ideas the...

Oh the joys of kids. These dads have been busy as of late. hence no new fun episodes... the las two months. But good things come to those who wait. Join the dads this week for the roller coaster ride that was Jamaica, the last days of kindergarten and a moving update that will bring the dads to the same state, again. Support the show

European travels with kids. Travels back to see some good friends. It's been an eventful few weeks for the dads. Join the guys this week as they discuss world travels, a tasty Guinness and things they occasionally miss while being parents. Support the show

Some of life's adventures and learning moments are tough. They take time and practice. Other times you may find yourself in a blizzard in Park City teaching a 6 year old to ski and she may only need 20 ft to feel that rush of success. Join the guys this week as they recap a family trip to Park City and try to solve a great mystery of parenthood...because 1/5th of something is always better th...

Limits. We all have them and we realize those limits at certain stages in life. Sometimes you like nicer vacation spots or finer food experiences. Other times you realize the tent camping life just isn't you or HIIT training is a young man's game. Join the guys as they discuss recent experiences they have had where they realized their limits.  Support the show

Ups and downs. Failures and successes. It's part of life. It's not about getting knocked down but getting back up. Join the guys this week as they explore their recent recording failure mixed in with some family vacation successes. Maybe toss in a little football because well the dads are dads after all. Support the show

You'll learn your lesson kid. A common expression among parents. Whether it is jumping off the couch or touching the stove, you'll find out sooner or later not to do it. Kids are always experiencing new things and learning from them, both good and bad things. Join the guys this week as they discuss some of the better lessons their kids have learned recently! Support the show

Some parts of life there are no answers for. When it comes to child attitude development and meltdowns, it's basically best guess. There is no reasoning or response that will be good enough. Join the guys as they discuss their toddler meltdowns and any successes they have had. Also a bonus topic.. Santa's coming, right? Support the show

Join the Dads this week for their most controversial topic to date. It's not even Halloween or November and the guys can't keep control of their excitement for Christmas! Because as we all know, no one really cares about Halloween and Thanksgiving. Taking candy from strangers and eating stuffing just doesn't compare to a jolly old fat guy breaking into your house. Support the show

Finally...after two long months the dads return to the airwaves. While there weren't any TMZ rumors of a break-up or solo careers, the simple reason was LIFE. These dads wouldn't have any daisies to pick if life never got in the way. Join the guys as they give a life update and visit why they maybe struck gold with 4 kids who actually enjoy...wait for it....The dentist and doctors office...

Ahhh Kindergarten. A right of passage for kids. Their first "big kid" school experience where the learning is a little more in depth and a lot is expected of a 5 year old. New friends, new teachers, new school and laptops...yes laptops...it can be daunting but our kids are resilient and will surprise us. Join the guys as they relive the first weeks of kindergarten for their "big&quo...

Parenting is all about managing the excitement and fear of being responsible for someone else. It can be a lot and for parents it's always something that worries or excites us. Our little ones may only be 5 but we can look to the future. Join the guys as they discuss what they are scared about in the next 15 years as well as the things they are most excited for in this weeks episode. Support...

It's not always about working harder, but working smarter is a key to life. Life hacks have been around for centuries: The invention of the wheel, assembly line, the spork, you get the idea. The most important hacks are parenting hacks. Join the guys as they discuss some efficient and sometimes aggressive parenting hacks to make life with kids a little easier.  Support the show

Nostalgia. As we get older we always look back a the simple joys of life. When we were kids, life was easy. Just be home when the street lights came on after playing with your friends all day. Maybe sign into AIM to chat about it...AIM? Oh ya, something your kids will never experience. Join the guys as they talk about the things they had and did as kids that their kids will never enjoy. Support th...

Everyone always talks about the aggravations when it comes to the kids. They don't listen, they wake up early, or they are picky eaters. Very rarely do we talk about the best parts of parenthood. Join the guys this week as they enjoy their favorite things about being dads, all the good things the kids provide. Support the show

Some days are wild cards in the parenthood. You never know what is going to happen even if you have a plan. Join the guys for an unstructured wild card episode. All topics welcome and see which rabbit hole they venture down this week in the life of a dad. - To go with the theme of this episode, in celebration of 20 episodes, we decided to leave this episode raw and uncut! Support the show

Remember those nights you used to have where you had a solid 8 hours of sleep? Well say good bye to those with kids. From birth for the next few years, the kids will throw a wrench in that. Join the guys for a discussion on the evolution of sleep when you involve the kids. Support the show

Kids have a very different view on the world. Whether it be where things come from, how certain items work, or even why the same type of food can be different, Example, why are certain chicken nuggets different? It's all chicken! Join the guys as they explore how their kids rationalize certain situations in their daily life. Support the show