Dadville with Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin

After hearing the cries from millions and millions of Dadville diehards, we have finally brought Momville back. Amy and Annie are joined by her Highness of Dadville, Sissy Goff, for one of the most useful and compelling episodes we've done. Sissy gives hands-on advice and guidance for dealing with sibling dynamics, body image, and when to push your kids to stick with something. Lots of great advic...

It’s time for the monthly look into Jon’s notebook. And boy, it’s a doozy. This week the fellas discuss the finer points of fighting, individual quirks, and Mrs. Barnes' absolutely hilarious takes on regional colloquialisms. Trust me, you want to stick around for that. Thanks to our sponsors! Manscaped - Get 20% off with free shipping at manscaped.com with the code DADVILLE Athletic Greens - Get a...

We did it friends! For a celebration this big we had to bring in the benevolent queen of podcasts, Annie F. Downs. She grills the fellas on who their dream guests would be, the best part of hosting, and finally gets to the bottom of the duo's underwear jealousy. Thanks to our sponsors! Thistle Farms - Visit thistlefarms.org and get 15% off when you enter the code dadville at checkout. Methodical C...

As we roll into episode 100 Dave and Jon wanted to reflect a bit on their favorite moments over the previous 98 episodes. From a slightly embarrassing moment with Ted Danson to the official inside joke of Dadville, this episode is proof that laughter makes everything better.  Thanks to our sponsors! Manscaped - Get 20% off + free shipping with the code DADVILLE at manscaped.com.  Shopify - Sign up...

This week we have something completely different. Jon takes the lead and dives into an intimidating brag sheet before talking about the latest collection of recorded sounds from Mr. Barnes. KiwiCo - Get your first month of ANY crate line FREE at kiwico.com/DADVILLE. Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use the code DADVILLE to get 10% off your first order: https://byheart.com/* Check out Factor 75...

Gather 'round  friends. This week the fellas are joined by a trio of fathers. Buddy Burks, Micah Kandros, and Matt Lehman share stories about how they are exploring the idea of fatherhood, why you should be just a bit more careful when tossing your kid into the air, and dealing with the best (and worst) parts of daily dad life. Thanks to our sponsors! Tacos4Life - Visit tacos4life.com/dadville to...

This week on Dadville we have a bona fide rock star. Chris Shiflett is the lead guitarist in the Foo Fighters and has a string of killer Americana solo records. We caught up with Chris the day after the legendary Taylor Hawkins tribute concert in LA. Chris talks about how he balances fame and fatherhood, Arsenal football, and the tough part about sending your kid to college.  Thanks to our sponsor...

We are lucky to have Miles Adcox return to Dadville. When we first welcomed Miles, he was a new dad, and that appearance was so transformative for Miles he decided to have another child. Miles' list of occupations is a mile long (dad joke), but his work with emotional wellness is significant. Listen in as he gives tangible advice that can help anyone to better understand their emotions and communi...

"Your job is to go into the future, not to take care of the past."  That's one of the many memorable quotes that Chip Dodd drops on the fellas this week. Chip is an author, counselor, and all-around wisdom machine. In this episode he discusses the 8 feelings, why humans are made to consume love, and so much more. Thanks to our sponsors! Manscaped - Get 20% off + free shipping with the code DADVILL...

We have Daystar's Sissy Goff joining Dadville this week to help us navigate the tricky world of being a girl dad. Oh boy, will those middle-school years be tough! Sissy dishes out solid, practical advice on how giving kids too much power will lead to insecurity, when (and how) to pay more attention, and how to just absorb the love.  Thanks to our sponsors! Butcher Box - Get 2 lbs of free-range, or...

We've achieved peak dad-centricity with this week's guest. Taylor “Dude Dad” Calmus has been described as an author (he is), an actor (he was), and “that guy from that video” (he is). He catches up with the fellas to dig into his new book, A Dude’s Guide to Baby Size: What to Expect and How to Prep for Dads-to-Be, how to deal with “active hogs", and what it takes to keep your dad style on point. ...

Not only is today's guest a world-class songwriter who has cuts with everyone in Nashville, but he's an inventor who has focused on helping revolutionize the wheelchair industry. Barry Dean sits down with the fellas to go deep on his history, why he moved to Nashville, and his new projects centered around making life better for those in wheelchairs. Thanks to our sponsors! Lectric eBikes - Go to l...

After literally years in the making we finally have MercyMe's Bart Millard joing the fellas in Dadville. Bart talks about the band's sudden DIY fame, the time Amy Grant almost recorded his biggest hit, and the unbelievable story of turning one of his songs into a hit movie. Thanks to our sponsors! Manscaped - Get 20% off and free shipping by going to manscaped.com and use the code DADVILLE Caraway...

Barrett Ward is one of the most fashionable guests we’ve ever had. Not because of his keen sense of style, but more because of the work he does with ABLE, which is an incredible lifestyle brand that aims to end generational poverty. Dig is as he discusses his time living in Ethiopia, his early years in Indiana, and how to turn work off when he gets home.  Thanks to our sponsors! Outschool - Head t...

What does it take to play in an arena-filling rock band and be present for your kids? Luckily, needtobreathe's Bear Rinehart is our guest this week and he's able to answer that exact question. He also gives out a GENIUS idea on how to share more stories with your kids. Thanks to our sponsors! GoodKind - Visit goodkind.shop and use the code DADVILLE at checkout for 20% off a Sabbath Box. Express VP...

Matthew West is many things. He's a singer/songwriter, author, podcaster, husband, and father. However, he is not a professional baseball player. In this week's episode we dig into his backstory, talk about raising teenagers, and what to do when you go shark diving without a cage.  Check out Matthew's new book, The God Who Stays: Life Looks Different with Him by Your Side here: https://shop.matthe...

This week we bring in Dadville's official college football czar, Kirk Herbstreit, to not only help Jon brush up on things before the season, but also to share his story. Kirk dives into how he makes a point to listen to his kids, dealing with other sports parents, and how he worked through difficult times with his own father. Thanks to our sponsor! Caraway - Visit carawayhome.com/dadville to take...

Dave is at his most vulnerable this week as he opens up his Notes app (Dave's Diary of Funny) and shares some thoughts that make him giggle. Jon is along for the ride as well when the duo discusses aggressive power walkers, parental occupations, and the best cereal in the world.  Thanks to our sponsors! Manscaped - Get 20% off and free shipping with the code DADVILLE at manscaped.com Butcher Box -...

The mayor is back! David Thomas is to Dadville as Steve Martin is to SNL. Every time David graces us with his presence we become smarter. In today's episode we cover his 2(!) new books, managing tech with your kids, and having difficult conversations about tragedy.  Thanks to our sponsors! Express VPN - Visit ExpressVPN.com/dadville and you can get an extra 3 months FREE on a one-year package. Met...

There is a 100-percent guarantee that you will become a better cook simply by listening to this podcast. Jeff Mauro is a chef, TV personality, comedian, musician, and all-around fun dude. He brings his love of all things food to Dadville and dishes out a handful of pro tips that you can put into your culinary toolkit today! Thanks to our sponsors! Manscaped - Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the...

Andrew Peterson is a musician, songwriter, author, and a dozen other incredible things. He joins Dadville to talk about his early days, how some of his professional failures opened new doors, and he breaks some BIG news about his forthcoming TV series based on his famed books, The Wingfeather Saga.  Thanks to our Sponsors! That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs - Christian author and speaker Annie F....

We should have a giggle warning on this one. Comedian and author Dustin Nickerson makes his way to Dadville to talk about his latest book, How to Be Married (To Melissa), and what it takes to be a working standup comic. He also discusses the need for approval from strangers, why doing standup is the most intense form of public speaking, and so much more. Buckle up, it's time to laugh. Thanks to ou...

Happy Father's Day from That Sounds Fun Network & Dadville! Today we have a special bonus episode to share with you celebrating dads & all we love about them. In this episode, hosts from all different That Sounds Fun Network shows -- including us -- share what we love about our dads/and advice about being a dad. ALSO! Our friends over at Storyworth are giving away TWO free subscriptions for our TS...

This is it. Our collective holiday is finally here! Today in Dadville we turn the mics over to you and take your questions, texts, and voicemails. And Dadville Nation, you understood the assignment. Email us your best dad stories: dadvillepod@gmail.com Call or text us if that works better: 615-295-8936 Thanks to our sponsors! Magic Spoon - Go magicspoon.com/dadville to grab a custom bundle of cere...

We aren't going to pretend that this is just another episode of Dadville, because it's not. Bruce Hornsby is here. Can we just let that last sentence soak in a bit? BH (can we call him that?) is a seminal influence on the fellas and they go deep on his history of being discovered by Michael McDonald, recording with Bonnie Raitt, beating Allen Iverson, and so much more. This is an instant HOF episo...