Irritable Dad Syndrome

On this week’s episode… a big fan of the show loves when we say “Wha Happened” and another fan does not. Will we stop saying it? Find out!  Plus… who was your favorite James Bond? We inaccurately discuss our favorite 007 flicks and other moves like Elf, Uncut Gems, Edward Scissorhands and The Godfather. Mike finally gets uncomfortable talking about a certain Pixar movie and shuts down the conversa...

Netflix at the hospital and Rust Valley Restorers.  Mike and Darin feud over Simon and Garfunkel.  Mike's dog desecrated the Nativity Scene, and Darin tells a story of his dog attacking his mother-in-law's teeth!   What's the deal with Assisted Living Facility libraries and their total lack of decent books?  Finally - Darin hates the sound of you chewing.  So stop it. Support the sh...

Mike is in a mood this week because of a hurt ankle, his kid broke his toe and his dog ate a tube of delicious Neosporin.  Speaking of hospitals, Darin's wife had surgery and his rabbit almost met an early death. We introduce a new segment this week... Dave's Comedy Corner! All this plus the guys talk about lazy eyes, the Beatles, hitchhikers and fish butts! ( It's a good thing we d...

(Late) Thanksgiving Greetings from the duo!  Mike complains about dog issues, while Darin reveals an awesome donut story.  Darin discusses someone who has NEVER seen "Planes, Trains, and Automobiles" AND someone who does not like John Candy!  We launch into a Bill Murray / Chevy Chase discussion - and Darin reviews "Ghostbusters:  Afterlife".  Mike's interested in reviving...

Mike should be fired from the show, and the controversy surrounding Big Blankets.  Best in Show vs. Best in Doge.  Hang out with the dads while they (try to) review The Eternals.  Mike's wife ruined dinner by eating a raw tomato.  Darin's kid kicked ass in a play! All this and MORE!! Check out the rest of our episodes at irritabledadsyndrome.com Follow us on Twitter , Facebook , and Inst...

After decades of waiting, Mike and Darin FINALLY review a movie from the 90's - Waiting for Guffman (and, of course, end up talking about other Christopher Guest movies along the way).  Also - Darin tries to buy an axe, the entirety of his neighborhood attacks his tree, and he ticks off a cop!  Also, Darin's wife made a splint, there's new Wompers stuff on our site, and Mike and Dar...

The Cleveland trip!!  Featuring Gojira, Star Wars, Muppets, Mr. Zubs, Alien Weaponry, Knocked Loose, The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!  Plus - a tale of consuming contact lenses, and a Halloween party with a special gift for Mike!  Finally - Wompers merch is available!  OMG! All this and MORE!! Check out the rest of our episodes at irritabledadsyndrome.com Follow us on Twitter , Facebook , and Insta...

Mike taught his kid a thing!  We talk DUNE!!!!  Also, what's up with the previews being all stabby right before a PG-13 space movie?  Nose breathers in the theater, and Mike refuses to let a little thing like a traffic accident get in between him and The Hobbit.  Mike's getting into KISS - and Darin talks about Peachoween.  Yet another group screws up Darin's name - and Darin's...

This week on IDS - Carol (from finance) is doomed unless you help!  OSU band did an awesome tribute to RUSH!  We've got a new product to sponsor on the show - and it's.....well.  Hmm.  Water aerobics almost killed Darin, plus a visit Scrubs and Beyond!  Darin's on a Halloween Special (in Dayton) - and his Alexa is possessed!  Random observations (including the return of Breaking Bad...

At home COVID tests with "Steve", Dune 2021, and free stuff at the oil change place!! Mike has a random opportunity to get WHATEVER from Kroger (but decides not to out of fear that his ice cream sandwiches will melt).  Darin's birthday surprise for his wife featuring a Collective Soul dance (kinda) from Mike.  Noisy fish wakin' up the house!!  Mike can't stop thinking of t...

Darin discusses Alan Kalter - and Dave makes a tribute!  Also, those big blankets on Facebook annoy the snot out of Mike.  Kroger story of the week is derailed when Darin discusses how nonchalantly he disrespects his Blue Bunny Ice Cream Sandwiches in order to have a conversation that totally could have been done without putting the ice cream sandwiches in danger, but whatever.  Cashier is excited...

Darin's mower gets broked, and later he almost witnesses a hate crime!  Mike has strong feelings about the dog poo collection labor market, and Darin watches a football game with Figgy.  Alanis, somehow, comes up again - and Mike points out how the song Ironic, isn't (dontcha think?).  Surfin' Bird makes an appearance in the only way it ever should, and Darin tells an ominous story....

TicketMaster Sucks!  Also, Mike goes to see Alanis Morissette, Garbage - and then The Sword and Primus (busy week!).  Weird couple at Primus show (too many puppies!)  Darin eavesdrops on a couple discussing the finer details of sheep movement, and has his values shaken to the core by a random avocado fondler.  Darin's rabbit won't stop pooping - and Mike's kid gargles salt water (an...

Darin discusses the passing of a great friend.  Also, we discuss the legacy of Norm MacDonald.  Darfin got a bunny, and knows someone who worked on The Beastmaster!!  There's new stuff abound on the IDS website, and Mike's got the Kroger story of the week with.....root beer!  Mike started a fire in his backyard......again.  Billy Joel concert talk, and Darin's kid flipped cheese on...

Welp, they're banned again.  Darin doesn't know who people are plus interesting facts about hyenas.  We discuss the Great Barbecue War of 1807, and Darin's annoyed at Popeye's Chicken.  "Thicc" apparently has a rating scale.  A fan weighs in on the show, and Darin teaches some practical jokes related to parallel parking.  Weird places to wake up - including a laundry...

Mike talks about Nick's Ice Cream, and Darin has issues with Alexa's pause style.  We visit the Kro-Bar - and Darin talks about the Kroger history guy!  Mike tells an olden tale of working at Lazarus and Darin was doin' the crate thing at Winn-Dixie before it was a thing!  We play Dave Lay voicemails, Darin hates math, and yet another Chick-Fil-A drive thru tale from Mike! Check out...

Darin gave a guy from Seinfeld a ride in his car, Mike discusses the etiquette of running into someone at the store when you look like 3rd degree death, a Red Lobster Just Stop, and another very personal Just Stop.  Mike accidentally yells at people and is a jerk.  Haircuts by people with terrible haircuts, Mike's kid wants to be a bounty hunter, ranch dressing incidents, a towing story - and...

The Best of Year One!  Come with us on a wild and stupid ride back through our best clips of the first 51 episodes!! 2:39      Ice Cream in the Basement (from Episode 44) 5:35      The KISS Shirt (from Episode 33) 9:28      Lawnmower in the Living Room (from Episode 33) 12:39  Dave Layisms 15:55  Twelve *&^$! Nuggets (from Episode 45) 19:35  Salsa in Charlie’s Eye (from Episode 23) 23:44  My D...

An apology for the car horn (totally Darfin's idea, for the record).  Also, a clarification about FC and FCC, a King's Island Visit with the world record holder of "Bump Into the People In Line" - and it's NOT Darfin!  Pool Noodle etiquette.  "Does that jump your coin" is more popular than BitCoin.  More Kroger stories (of course), Darin tells a tale about a psyc...

Billy Idol (and Steve Stevenson) Concert behind a Target!  Also, Mike reports back on his 19th Anniversary extravaganza and gives some advice on marriage!  Mike and Darin have matching weed whackers.  Just let that sit there for a moment.  Darin chaperone's a pool party, and is stopped by the one-way driving patrol.  Darin gets a new office buddy, and talks about white ear hair.  Mr. Mike at...

Mike and Bess Anniversary, plus a very special Kings Island encounter shout-out!  Darfin has a nurse issue, and Mike has a bone to pick with the scientists at the ice cream sandwich factory!  A serious question about masks, a cable experience, Rainn Wilson on twitter, the real facts behind toast, and the IDS theme park question! Check out the rest of our episodes at irritabledadsyndrome.com Follow...

The guys are going to be on Wisdom (maybe?) - also, Darin's kid gets a huge present.  Kroger stories abound, and there is some serious cereal talk.  A fun anthrax story, as well as a small return of "Just Stop" - the technology edition.  Yet more Rocky talk, and a story from Darfin that will have you searching for the front door. Check out the rest of our episodes at irritabledadsyn...

The duo discuss introversion vs. extroversion (are those words?), Darin hacked his wife's Facebook account, "What?", pointless Kroger stories, Mike's kid brushed his teeth with Ice Hot, the Larry County Fair, raising kids vs. raising dogs and the throwing of a binky. Check out the rest of our episodes at irritabledadsyndrome.com Follow us on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram !...

Mike and Darin discuss the finer points of pancakes for gerbils (kinda), and Mike describes his visit to Big Bear Lake and a harrowing ride on the Alpine Coaster.  Darfin gets learnt about Tudor's Biscuit World, and Mike described a cake purchase that takes a wild left turn into cigarette land.  Darin describes the time floating hippo poop entered his frame.  More stories including the drinki...

Best episode yet - Hot dogs, a Mexican tummy tuck, the Blankety-Blank Basketball League of America update, new driver's license, a handlebar moustache, an unfortunate Chik-Fil-A order, DJ opening for Sister Hazel, Hard Rock Cafe and Planet Hollywood, grape eating dude, pools and their tables, rest areas vs welcome centers, and a whole flippin' lot more! Check out the rest of our episodes...