Dadville with Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin

Paul McCartney once said, “It’s rude to drop names.” So, this week on Dadville Jon and Dave go it alone and share stories of their brushes with Adele and Taylor Swift. The Dad Duo also go deep on the pros and cons of the Turkey Trot, they power rank their favorite Thanksgiving dishes, and finally do a lightning round of (hopefully) fun facts about the holiday.  Thanks to our sponsors! Visit grip6....

Welcome to It's Hard Being An Idiot! A Spin-off series of Dadville. Join musician and comedian Dave Barnes in the pursuit of laughter on the It's Hard Being An Idiot Podcast. Get your fill of jokes, laughs, and genuine conversations while Dave and his guests talk about the journey of comedy. Thanks to our sponsors! Grip6 utilizes the utmost quality in its variety of products and guarantees a lifet...

We open up the gates to Dadville this week to the guy we owe (or blame?) for getting Dave into music business. Ed Cash is an award-winning, artist, producer, and songwriter who has countless achievements. In this episode we not only hear the best proposal story ever, but learn what it takes to have a family band, how Ed came back from a few years away from music, and finally some of the best stori...

Guess who’s back? This week David Thomas, Director of Family Counseling, Boys' Counselor & Group Leader for Daystar Counseling, returns to finalize his timeshare in Dadville. For this third visit we open up the floodgates and let ya’ll ask the questions—and boy were they great! We discuss getting your teenager to open up more, why you should be an unpredictable parent, encouraging better eating ha...

Welcome to It's Hard Being An Idiot! A Spin-off series of Dadville. Join musician and comedian Dave Barnes in the pursuit of laughter on the It's Hard Being An Idiot Podcast. Get your fill of jokes, laughs, and genuine conversations while Dave and his guests talk about the journey of comedy. Thanks to our sponsors! Grip6 utilizes the utmost quality in its variety of products and guarantees a lifet...

This week in Dadville we have the founder of Charity:Water, Scott Harrison. His story reads like a Mad Lib of incredible situations. Listen in as Scott tells how he went from a life as a nightclub promoter in NYC to volunteering as a photojournalist in Africa—which inspired him to realize his life’s work of supplying the world with clean water. Thanks to our sponsors! Head to athleticgreens.com/da...

Welcome to It's Hard Being An Idiot! A Spin-off series of Dadville. Join musician and comedian Dave Barnes in the pursuit of laughter on the It's Hard Being An Idiot Podcast. Get your fill of jokes, laughs, and genuine conversations while Dave and his guests talk about the journey of comedy. Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use the code DADVILLE to get 10% off your first order: https://byheart...

Both of us are jealous of this week’s guest on Dadville. It’s not because he’s a New York Times Bestselling Author or the fact that he’s full of sage advice. You see, Jeff lives in Hawaii. We’re hoping the next time we have Jeff back we can record on location. In this episode, we dive deep into his latest book, Take Your Family Back, talk about why the nuclear family is a myth, and the need to ask...

This week we have yet another return guest and this time we go heavy on questions from our listeners. Dave Thomas is the Director of Family Counseling, Boys' Counselor & Group Leader for Daystar Counseling in Nashville. Dave and Jon ask David about how much truth you should give your kids, dealing with childhood anxiety, sibling fights, and so much more. Thanks to our sponsors! Methodical Coffee -...

We have our first repeat offender on Dadville! John Mark Comer is an author, founding pastor of Bridgetown Church in Portland, all-around cool dude, and recently made a trip to Nashville to get the full, in-person Dadville experience. His latest book, Live No Lies, is packed with deep thoughts and heartfelt ideas. In this episode we chat about the new book (of course), his life as the dad of teena...

On this episode of Dadville, Dave and Jon interview Reggie Dabbs and John Driver about their book, Not So Black and White, An Invitation to Honest Conversations. The four engage in a respectful and challenging chat about racism in America, and touch on good ways to have conversations with your children regarding racism. Thanks to our sponsors! Policy Genius - When it comes to insurance, it's nice...

On this special back to school episode of Dadville, Dave and Jon share stories from their school days, and paint a picture of how their formative years got them to where they are today. Thanks to our sponsors! Methodical Coffee - Visit methodicalcoffee.com and use code "dadville" at check out for 10% off your first order. Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use the code DADVILLE to get 10% off yo...

On this episode of Dadville, Dave and Jon are joined by Christian singer/songwriter Jeremy Camp. Jeremy and the guys chat about his illustrious recording career, his other forays into film and literature, and share some playful anecdotes about fatherhood. Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use the code DADVILLE to get 10% off your first order: https://byheart.com/* Check out Factor 75 and use ou...

On this episode of Dadville, Dave and Jon bring on Porter's Call Counselor, Chad Karger. He's the founder and adviser of BetterDay's.org, a service to pastors and their families. The guys chat about Chad's path to becoming a counselor, and what it's like to adapt to a situation without all of the knowledge needed to find a solution. Thank you to our sponsors!  Talkspace - Match with a licensed the...

On this episode of Dadville, Dave and Jon are joined by Ordained Minister and Family Therapist, Mirthell Onyx. Mirthell aka Onyx Dad, talks to the guys about balancing family life and the process of creating a financial empire. Thanks to our sponsors! Policy Genius - When it comes to insurance, it's nice to get it right. Begin comparing quotes at PolicyGenius.com. Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart...

On this episode of Dadville, Dave and Jon are joined by Tenth Avenue North frontman Mike Donehey. The dads talk about shifting perspectives as you grow in life, and making time to follow your passions, and making time for your family in those pursuits.  Thank you to our sponsors!  CUTS Clothing - Join the celebration and get 15% off sitewide by going to cutsclothing.com/dadville Ultimate Ears - Fo...

On this episode of Dadville, Dave and Jon are joined by Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter, Andrew Ripp. The guys chat about recognizing and harnessing the power of music and have a thoughtful chat about shifting perspectives and priorities in life. If you'd like to participate in our survey, you can do so here. Thanks to our sponsors! Methodical Coffee - Visit methodicalcoffee.com and use code "d...

On this episode of Dadville, Dave and Jon clipped together some of their favorite podcast moments featuring Matthew McConaughey, Al Andrews, and Ben Rector. If you'd like to participate in our survey, you can do so here. Thanks to our sponsors! ButcherBox - Start your subscription now and get free bacon for life! Butcherbox.com/dadville Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use the code DADVILLE to...

On this episode of Dadville, Dave and Jon clipped together some of their favorite podcast moments featuring Tyler Hubbard, John Mark Comer, and Drew Holcomb. If you'd like to participate in our survey, you can do so here.  Thanks to our sponsors! Policy Genius - When it comes to insurance, it's nice to get it right. Begin comparing quotes at PolicyGenius.com. Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and u...

On this episode of Dadville, Jon and Dave chat with author and speaker,  Pastor Max Lucado who prides himself on his ability to "write books for people who don't read books." The guys chat about a wide range of topics surrounding faith, fatherhood, and mission work. Thank you to our sponsors! Talkspace - Get $100 off your first month of Talkspace by visiting talkspace.com and using the code DADVIL...

On this episode of Dadville, Dave and Jon chat with ESPN sports analyst, a nine-year veteran of the NFL, a Vice President of the NFL Players Association, and author of Let the World See You. The guys discuss Sam's career arc, what it's like to transition from pads to a suit, and balancing fatherhood with a career in pro sports.  Thanks to our sponsors!   Methodical Coffee - Visit methodicalcoffee....

On this episode of Dadville, Dave and Jon sit down for another Q&A to answer questions, discuss the importance of physical and spiritual health within their families, the functionality of faith in their day to day lives, and what it truly means to be your authentic self with your children.  Thank you to our sponsors!  TRUFF - Get 15% off and FREE shipping when you use the promo code DADVILLE at tr...

On this episode of Dadville, Dave and Jon are joined by Enneagram Coaches Beth McCord and Jeff McCord. The group delves deep into Enneagram types, numbers, and how type properties translate to The Bible. Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use the code DADVILLE to get 10% off your first order: https://byheart.com/* Check out Factor 75 and use our code dadville50 for 50% off: https://www.factor75....

On this episode of Dadville, Dave and Jon are joined by author and pastor of the Church of the City in New York, Jon Tyson. The guys discuss Jon Tyson's new book The Intentional Father and how to be present for your children.  Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use the code DADVILLE to get 10% off your first order: https://byheart.com/* Check out Factor 75 and use our code dadville50 for 50% off...

On this episode of Dadville, author Jon Acuff joins the guys to talk about the joys of table tennis, how to not live life out of deficit and finding joy in what you are doing.  Thanks to our sponsors! Solo Stove - No one needs a reason to gather 'round a fire. Solo Stoves just took away any reason not to. And now, you can get $10 off at check when you use the code DADVILLE. SoloStove.com Our Spons...