Dadville with Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin

Dadville keeps things in the family this week with an episode where Jon asks Dave (and himself) some of our generation’s most intriguing questions. Regrets? They’ve had a few. Biting your nails? Maybe a trip to Africa would help. Ice cream before noon? Tune in to find out.  Email us your best dad stories: dadvillepod@gmail.com Thanks to our sponsors! Manscaped - Get 20% Off AND free shipping with...

This week we have the first American Idol champion to take a trip to Dadville. If all you know about Kris Allen is that he won American Idol, then wait until you hear this episode. Kris walks us through his insane audition process for American Idol, getting used to sudden and extreme fame, and why he still plays viola. Email us your best dad stories: dadvillepod@gmail.com Call or text us if that w...

Big hero vibes on this week's Dadville. Bassist Nathan East has recorded, played, or toured with nearly every major musical artist over the last 30 years (even Jon!) In this episode he shares a few truly unbelievable stories from his career and rightfully brags about his incredibly talented twins. Email us your best dad stories: dadvillepod@gmail.com Call or text us if that works better: 615-295-8...

Our guest this week is Craig Melvin, who is a co-host of the Today Show and the author of Pops: Learning to Be a Son and a Father. Craig opens up about his complicated history with his father, how he unplugs from the 24/7 news cycle, and what's it like when James Brown's anastesia is still lingering during a live interview.  Thanks to our sponsors! ButcherBox — Sign up at butcherbox.com/dadville a...

Are they related? No. Are they brothers? Yes. Worship duo Shane and Shane join the party and spill the details on how a young Dave Barnes accosted them with a CD. Also, they give advice for dads of teenage daughters, demystify the “triple strum,” and so much more. Email us your best dad stories: dadvillepod@gmail.com Call or text us if that works better: 615-295-8936 Thanks to our sponsors! Athlet...

Where do we even begin? This week in Dadville there's a bona fide musical hero in our midst. Steven Curtis Chapman has won about every award and honor you could imagine and joins the fellas to talk about being discovered by Bill Gaither, a rather momentus trip to Africa, and shares incredible wisdom that was born out of unspeakable tragedy.  Email us your best dad stories: dadvillepod@gmail.com Ca...

LANY drummer (and Jon McLaughlin band alumni) Jake Goss rolls through Dadville this week to talk about his journey as a drummer and a relatively new father. He goes deep on the origins of his super-hip band, the story of meeting his wife, and some of the best bad-gig stories you've ever heard. Thanks to our sponsors! Ultimate Ears - Ultimate Ears offers a 30-day money-back guarantee. Plus, you’ll...

Dave's old college buddy, Brandon Heath, is the latest visitor to Dadville. Even after all these years, Brandon drops a few nuggets that even Dave was unaware of. Plus, they talk about early brushes with Chris Gaines, life as a movie extra, and the inherent power of "Hammer" pants. Thanks to our sponsors! ButcherBox - Sign up at ButcherBox.com/DADVILLE and get 2lbs. of ground beef free in every or...

Dawes’ Taylor Goldsmith is a liar. He claims to struggle with writing lyrics, but even a casual listen to the effortless prose that fills every project he's involved in proves otherwise. He joins the fellas for a deep talk about creativity, new-dad superpowers, and why you should argue about ’80s Dylan and weird Neil Young records. Thanks to our sponsors! Athletic Greens - Head to athleticgreens.c...

Bob Goff has to be one of the most interesting people in the world. He is a New York Times best-selling author, lawyer, speaker, and the founder of Love Does, a non-profit that aims to fight injustices against children. In this episode, he tells an INCREDIBLE story about his kids were able to meet world leaders, tales from his time at San Quentin (not as a prisoner), and why you should never show...

The fellas make a point to ask every guest a very specific question. "What's it like to walk in space?" So far, nobody has been able to answer with any type of authority. Today's guest, Chris Hadfield, finally puts an end to that streak. He's an astronaut, test pilot, author, musician, speaker, has collaborated with the Barenaked Ladies, and recorded a version of David Bowie's "Space Oddity" while...

The fellas are using this week for some self reflection. Some might call it a check up from the neck up. In a strange twist, Jon takes the lead and offers up a handful of observations and reflections that aim to answer the following questions:  Exactly why is Jon talking so much?  Do you live in a palatial estate if you have seven smoke alarms?  Could you combine a Roomba with a fireplace?  Is you...

We have the good doctor back again this week. As you heard last week, Curt is full of wisdom and these episodes have become some of the most important ones we’ve done. This week we talk about dealing with your kids’ self shaming, how to foster meaningful connections, and how to look past the Bible’s greatest hits (in a good way).  Thanks to our sponsors! BetterHelp - Dadville listeners get 10% off...

The fellas couldn’t fit their unending fandom in only one episode, so here’s the first of a two-parter with author and psychiatrist Curt Thompson. His latest book, The Soul of Desire, is a fascinating look at how neuroscience relates to everyday life. Dave and Jon talk to Curt about why shame is like a locomotive, the only way to not screw up your kids, and the damage of using shame as a parenting...

"I don't think I've been introduced in a better way. 12/10." — Shay Mooney If there was a Dadville Hall of Fame for most memorable moments the first five minutes of this pod would get more votes than Derek Jeter. We have one half of the mega-duo Dan and Shay (I’ll let you figure out which one) joining Dadville this week. After Dave giggle box gets triggered, Shay jumps right into it and tells some...

Have you ever made a trick shot and wished you got it on video? Well, Tyler Toney rounded up a few college buddies and made an empire out of just that. Toney is part of Dude Perfect, a 5-man team of trick-shot connoisseurs. Between questionable attempts of a Dave and Jon sit-in, Toney describes how DP has evolved past the hard-to-believe trick shots, what it took to build a massively successful br...

Oh boy. This week’s guest almost sends the fellas into total fanboy mode. Michael W. Smith is a certified CCM legend who has sold more than 18 million albums, won 45 Dove awards, and written 31 No. 1 songs. Dave and Jon talk to “Smitty” about getting used to fame, how to keep a marriage together for 40 years, and a life-changing encounter at Best Buy. Also, MWS commits to a backyard jam session at...

There’s big-time laughs and big-time lessons this week in Dadville. Our guest, Donald Miller, is a New York Times Bestselling author and the CEO of StoryBrand. His latest book, Hero on a Mission, is about recognizing the four characters in every story and using them to live a deeper life. Dave and Jon talk to Miller about how his book Blue Like Jazz influenced them in their youth, the real secret...

This week we have Dave Hollis making a long-awaited trip to Dadville! After sharing a mutual appreciate for Rickey Henderson, Hollis suffers through hearing his extensive credits like a pro. Dave and Jon then admire Hollis' shirt-busting biceps before talking about his time at Disney, smelling smoke vs. observing fires, and how a simple 11-word text from his pastor helped him through some tough ti...

This week in Dadville we caught up with Lawrence Guy, who is the defensive tackle for the New England Patriots. Naturally, Dave and Jon have a lot in common with Guy and they dive deep into what it takes to prepare for the playoffs, the difference between being hurt and injured, and the time he threw a baby shower for 40 single moms. Guy's work off the field is truly inspiring—which is why he's a...

We are kicking off 2022 with Dave and Jon going deep on the resolutions they have kept over the years—and a few they haven’t. They also discuss creating experiences for your kids, the words they want to describe this upcoming year, and finally, Jon stumbles upon a million-dollar marketing idea for Disney. Thanks to our sponsors! Methodical Coffee - Use the discount code DADVILLE  at methodicalcoff...

We finally made it! Gather 'round and tune in as Dave and Jon give you a complete survival guide for the Christmas season—right down to recommending what tree stand to buy. The fellas check in about their current tours, Jon shares his live-show breakthrough, and we countdown our favorite Christmas albums. Thanks to our sponsors! Grip6 - Visit grip6.com today to shop socks, wallets, and much more!...

This week in Dadville we have Super Bowl XLI champion Dwight Freeney! Over the course of a 16-year career in the NFL, Freeney was a force of nature who was voted to the Pro Bowl 7 times, is a member of the 100 sacks club, and was inducted into the Indianapolis Colts Ring of Honor. Listen as he discusses his mindset when watching football as a former player, his early years growing up in Connecticu...

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! Athletic Greens - Head to athleticgreens.com/dadville for a FREE 1-year supply of V...

We're back! After an extended Thanksgiving break we catch up with Jon Collins who is one of the founders of BibleProject, a crowdfunded non-profit animation studio. Their YouTube channel has an astounding 3 million subscribers and features a pile of helpful explainer videos on nearly anything you'd want to know. In this episode, Jon talks about the time he realized as a pastor he was way over his...