Dadville with Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin

The two benevolent proprietors of Dadville are simple men. All they need is love, water, and a tan. And finally, you can see Jon and Dave's faces actually make the sounds and words you've been hearing for years. In this episode they break down some hardcore Father's Day facts, drop some useful gift ideas, and talk more about the grocery store than you would expect. Also, please don't send this to...

It's about time we had the third member of our new supergroup on the pod. James Bay is reporting live directly from the studio to chat with the fellas about life as a new dad. His first night out with his wife was to headline Royal Albert Hall and I'm sure the sitter got a nice tip. Listen is as he shares one of the most outrageous Rolling Stones stories you've ever heard, professes his love for T...

We wrap up Momville by talking with Dr. Alison Cook, who is a therapist that specializes in the intersection of psychology and theology. The fellas talk to Alison about connecting with your kids in a meaningful way, the nature or nurture myth, learning to instill a sense of confidence in your children, and how to talk to your kids about parenting failures.  Sign up for our mailing list at ⁠http://...

This week we celebrate Momville with Lady A's Hillary Scott. As part of a legally binding agreement with her current opening act she sat with the fellas and talked about what it was like growing up with parents who worked in Reba's band, how to squeeze in as many Christmas shows as possible in 37 days, and the struggles her band has had over the last few years and what she did to work through it....

Ellie Holcomb is so many things: singer, songwriter, musician, author, and of course, mom. This week we caught up with Ellie to discuss her life as a solo artist and sometimes member of her husband's band, Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors. Not only does Ellie share her whole backstory with Drew but she gives some real insight into how counseling helped her with both her dad and her husband. Sign up...

We are kicking off Momville with one of our absolute favorite people. Amy Grant is a legendary singer/songwriter with a history that's deeply intertwined with contemporary Christian music. The fellas sit with Amy in her home studio and talk about her recent Kennedy Center Honors experience, being a parent in a blended family, and how an impactful Christmas gift changed how her family communicates....

During the month of May we will be celebrating the moms in our life! We can't wait to share their stories with you! Stay tuned for episodes with Amy Grant, Ellie Holcomb, Hillary Scott, and Dr. Alison Cook. Sign up for our mailing list at ⁠http://dadville.substack.com⁠ About us: All things Dave: ⁠http://davebarnes.com⁠ All things Jon: ⁠http://jonmcl.com⁠ Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use th...

We are going to take the rest of the month off from Dadville. Here’s a message from Dave. Thanks to everyone for the support.  See you in May, Team Dadville I've tried to figure out how to address this over the last week and as you can imagine, it's been hard to put words to this tragedy.  The Covenant School has been our home away from home for the last 6 years and is where all three of our child...

There's a certified legend pulling up to Dadville this week. John Oates is not only one of the greatest songwriters of all time, but an author, guitarist, dad, and wrestling champion. During his time in Dville John talks about his creative process at the height of his success, learning how to raise a son on the road—literally, and how he deals with modern technology as a dad. Sign up for our maili...

We went uber-local for this week's guest. Elliott Cherry is the Pastor at Midtown Fellowship at 12 South in Nashville—and he's Jon's Pastor. In this episode Elliott talks about the ups and downs of being a relatively young pastor and insecurities can creep into the work. Also, he discusses life as a dad of 5, the time a couple of night nurses taught him a lesson, and why he onced asked people to p...

What is it like to be a beacon of advice in a world where grown adults agonize over very real stats on a made-up team? ESPN's fantasy football guru Field Yates joins Dadville this week and lets the fellas in on his biggest pet peeve when friends ask him for advice on their fantasy football team. Field goes deep on why his life goal at 12 was to be a football coach and the discussions surrounding l...

All the comedy heads will LOVE this week in Dadville. Bobby Moynihan will simply wear you out with humor. It will never stop. He shares incredible stories from his time on SNL and gives us an insight into how that experience has shaped him as an actor, all-around funnyman, and a dad. Thanks to our sponsors! Athletic Greens - Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5free travel packs with your fi...

Of course Patrick Renna is the coach of his son's T-ball team—it's in his DNA. Widely known as The Great Hambino, Renna is so much more than just an amazing character actor with Brad Pitt-level looks and charm. He's a producer, director, fashion maven, husband, dad, and bitter little league coaching rival to Clayton Kershaw.  Thanks to our Sponsors! Manscaped - Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with o...

Singer/songwriter Kristian Stanfill has won Dove awards, written chart-topping hits, and been a worship leader for one of the most popular churches in the country. Even with all that success, Stanfill needed help and in November 2020 he decided to get sober. In this episode, Kristian discusses how he got help through therapy, how an episode of Dadville changed his life, and his incredible new albu...

You know there was no way we could contain the pure joy of Hanson in a single episode! Tulsa's favorite sons are back again to talk about why Issac was their parent's favorite, how to encourage self-confidence in your children, and their current relationship with "MMMBop." Thanks to our sponsors! Manscaped - Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with our code DADVILLE at Manscaped.com. Better Help - Visit...

The '90s nostalgia is DEEP in this episode as we welcome Taylor, Zach, and Issac Hanson to the comfortable confines of Dadville. With approximately 15 children between them, few guests have had as much raw dad experience as this trio. In the first of a two-parter, the brothers discuss how fatherhood has changed the band, important lessons they have learned, and what it was like to meet Paul McCart...

The entire reason Brian Bates became a father was to be on this episode. With his life goals fully realized he joined the fellas to complete the circle. Since he also co-hosts the Nateland podcast with Nate Bargatze he feels comfortable being this close to comedic genius. Listen in as Brian tells an inspiring story about becoming a father in your 50s, the fine line between self-depreciation and sa...

Michael is currently the Chief Operating Officer of TDJ Enterprises and has one of the most incredible stories we've ever heard. He's also the author of 'Wrong Lanes Have Right Turns', which is an in-depth look at how Michael reinvented himself as a pastor and moved past his troubled childhood years. You're not going to want to miss this episode. Thanks to our Sponsors! Shopify - Sign up for a one...

There was only one real option for a guest to kick off 2023. Gretchen Rubin is an author, podcaster, speaker, and an investigator of unexpected truths. Do you have a hard time sticking to your resolutions? Gretchen lays out concrete and informative ideas to think about the next time you need to hold yourself—or your kids—accountable. Plus, we find out if Dave and Jon are Upholders, Questioners, Ob...

The fellas are back and they are catching up about what 2022 meant to them, Barnes’ trip to London to stalk McCartney, and so much more. Plus, they run down their favorite Dadville experiences from the year and look forward to what’s coming in 2023. Thanks to our sponsors! Athletic Greens - Athletic Greens is giving you a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purc...

Big-time songwriter (and retired commercial real estate maven) Tom Douglas heads to Dadville in an attempt to finally pad out his underwhelming bio. He's written songs for all your favorite artists and is nearly every songwriter's favorite songwriter. Listen in as he shares his story of triumph that started with a singular moment in a shopping mall—and why he feels like he has two huge songs left...

Are you looking for that elusive combination of side-splitting humor, a romantic comedy, and acute colorblindness? Well, that very specific trifecta is exactly what's on deck this week in Dadville. The fellas joined Bran, Brian, and Dan from Deck the Hallmark for a crossover episode! Deck the Hallmark is the perfect podcast for those who can't get enough of those lovable Hallmark rom-com movies. I...

Now that it's December, it's time to (maybe) start thinking of that perfect gift for the dad in your life. The fellas go DEEP into their well of ideas and bring you a pile of hip options for that someone special. Plus, Jon divides the gift-giving universe into two camps: list maker and rogue agents. Which one are you?  Win a chance for some FREE Dadville stuff by taking our survey here: https://bi...

Apparently, Chip Dodd didn't have much to do recently so we brought him back for another go-round. It was rather evident that we only got to (Dave's) half of the questions last time. Chip is a counselor, author, podcaster, and overall fountain of pure wisdom. Could this be the best sequel since Kindergarten Cop 2? Thanks to our sponsors! Tacos 4 Life - Visit tacos4life.com/dadville to learn more a...

You all remember the '90s, right? Well, this week we celebrate the 24th anniversary of NSYNC's 'Home for Christmas' album by having Chris Kirkpatrick make a long requested visit to Dadville. Chris goes deep on the origins of the band, how intertwined the group was with the Backstreet Boys, and the day his entire life changed (strangely enough, it wasn't the afternoon spent at Dave's place). A defi...