Sad Dads Club Podcast

This week we talk 4th of July happenings. Foo works a fireworks booth. Another Fireworks booth of some friends got robbed of $13K. Illegal fireworks get us fired up. The effects of the 4th on the animals. Rton origin story. We're always tier two on the electric bill. Gym gets his front windows tinted. Gym explains Blue Cruise. Subscriptions in cars are dumb. Gym sees his first over the air softwar...

This week the dads welcome Dave Sampson in the studio! Dave lets us know that AZ is hot. Dave tells us a place that he wants to visit. Towel fetish? Dave has a nightmare renter and it cost him a fortune. Shout out to Nat! GenZ divorce rates are climbing. We a quick chat about alcohol tasting, Scotch, Burbon and what's "good". We get Dave's take on EVs. Dave feels the weight of his CEO position. Pl...

This week Foo gripes a little about filling a transmission and diff. 3D printers can make your life easy. Wearing gloves for filling your car with fuel? Father's Day came for the Sad Dads. Foo learns how others view his daughter (proud dad). Gym finally is installing carpet in his office. Working from home. Foo attends a graduation party for his daughter's boyfriend. Dataz first Father's Day was s...

This week the guys discuss some of the refreshing their older cars need. Foo chasing a reoccuring evap check engine light in the Dodge pickup. Foo wants to know if piece of mind has been achieved withthe Mustang purchase. People don't care to work on their cars much anymore. Takling the misconceived notions around EV ownership. Oil is NOT forever, and why isn't solar being installed in every parki...

The Dads are back after a couple of weeks of life getting in the way. This week they start with recalling past comments they've made that they've thought too much about, sorry Santa. Looking back at some of the things we covet as kids that are steeped in racism. Gym sells the Caddy and replaces it with a Mustang Mach-E GT. Zander graduates from HS (Congrats, Zander!). Foo attends his neices gradua...

This week Gym grapples with getting rid of his Caddy and buying a new vehicle. Comparing EVs and ICE cars and how EV motors perform. Tacomas and other cars are becoming less modifiable as computers take over. K24 engine swaps are taking over. Gas prices are not getting better anytime soon. Zander has senior ball an driving was the question while gas prices are affecting everyone. Helping out your...

Foo hits a recital, but we miss a show (sorry, Sad Dads Duty). Gym becomes a Sad Grand Dad! Gym's wife has an ER visit. Clean out your Messages and other computer janitor tasks. Fixing a long standing issue with Gym's CR-V. Foo makes his Dad a cake for his 76th. Gym has a strange dishwasher issue and fix.  We think Foo is a Bee person secretly. Melly gets a promotion already and needs speaker repl...

This week Foo recants a must listen and endearing story about his Dad and Umpiring Little League. Foo also deep dives on charging time math with different cars and their charging systems. Gym has another (gasp!) problem with the Cadillac at the wrong time. Plus more!

This week Foo tackles a problem he encountered with an AI recipe extraction tool and his quest to find a fix. Foo is OK with the use of AI while Gym is a bit more reserved with it. Discussion surrounds AI and it's biases and often incorrect answers. Foo is the FaceTime car mechanic. Gas prices are sky high and trying to get the most for your money. Car charging in China is blowing the US away. Pol...

This week the Sad Dads reconcile with HIMS commercials. Gym gripes about his RatGDO and his WEMO HomeKit gear. Foo needs to keep track of his dad for visits. Foo is the IT guy for a bunch of guys in Folsom and dealing with scammers who are trying to take advantage of older folks with money to steal. Doing tech support for family and friends. Giving back Android Auto function to someone that though...

This week Gym is able to fix his Cadillac with diagnosis help from Foo. Foo's brother has a transmission problem. The Dads ponder on content creators that build primitive structures in the wild. Native American history is much more interesting than white european history. I blame the jet stream. Don't drink water from the lake. Plus more!

This week Foo digs up his side yard because Gym is nosey, er, he has roots causing trouble. Gym is on a car purchasing journey and deep dives into EVs as an option. Foo starts looking into his 401k and it's holdings. Plus more!

This week the Sad Dads go long and talk about the threats of strikes in California and potential of it affecting our kids who live on the coast. War does not look like 1940's or even 1970 anymore, see microwave weapons. Constructive conversations start with an open mind. Gym has a very busy weekend that includes hospitals, baby showers, SMOG check, registration, oil change, motor mount replacement...

This week the Dads talk a bit of alcohol and cigars. The real drinking might be related to the current regime. War in Iran. We have opinions on what's happening currently in our country. How probability markets are the new polling. Anxiety over events you can't control like Nukes and terrorist activity. Plus much more!

This week the Dads tackle the current mosquito problem. The fear when kids don't reply and their Find My is questionable. The struggle with buying a vehicle. Choosing a vehicle when enthusuast vehicles are out of range and age is coming into the equasion. Plus more!

This week the guys reflect on friends from HS, reunions, Facebook and what's really important. E-bikes and how they are addressed by the law. Plus more!

This week the Dads talk about the Super Bowl, Bad Bunny and Green Day. Some players excel only when they are in the right organization. Foo's son participates in a student led walkout against ICE. Open campus vs closed campus high schools. Gym finally gets his wife's car stereo squared away with an Alpine. Big storm coming with snow expectations. Piper kills her car battery but is saved with a jum...

This week we get a positive update on Gym's health. Foo visits the new Costco in town. Gym has a business idea. Gym's wife has car stereo issues. Returning purchases with Amazon is becoming difficult. Foo is a clacky keyboard nerd. Foo visits Fiori italian restaurant in Old Folsom. Gym has opinions on pizza. The simple things are sometimes the best things. Plus way more!

This week the Dads talk about how they don't know much about welding. Gym is still hacking. How are you after a nap? Fighting falling asleep on the couch while watching TV. Being conscious of what's going on around you while you sleep. Foo is learning the young gamer language. Figuring out if your kid is the worst language offender or not. Plus more!

This week the Sad Dads talk about being sick and down and out. Wearing a mask when you work in the yard dust. Saving recipes from Instagram and TikTok is easy with a Shortcut. Making homemade foods tend to be healthier. Recipes posted online with the large stories are very unnecessary. The best restaurants are the ones that place their emphasis on the food. Gym really likes Mexican food. Anthony B...

The Dads are back after a break for the holidays and Gym out being sick. We'll catch you up on the holiday happenings. Foo broadens horizons with a Miso soup he made. Gym does something different for New Years. A couple notable gifts are Foo's new snoawboard helmet from POC and Gym's Dream Router 7. Foo talks about the movie House of Dynamite. Foo asks have you cooked anything new and finds the ul...

This week Foo has his own version of holding the flashlight for your dad moment. Melly gets fiber internet in a roundabout way. Foo gets a taste of the 49/89 commute which includes a couple roundabouts. Foo gets the feels while seeing his kid's childhoods come to a close. Gym struggles with Christmas decorations and keeping lights lit. Foo's kids seem to have a shorter break than he would have exp...

This week RAM prices skyrocket. Foo does the show on his 50th birthday and also attends a job interview. A new job might require in office work nowadays. Gym loses a co-worker to gun violence. Foo tells about the Grinch McDonald's meals and fries with the Dill Shaker packet. Shana gets tires but loses a Head Unit. Remembering using Mapquest. Plus more!

This week Foo tells us he has an upcoming interview (break a leg!). Gym loads the Caddy to visit Melly for Thanksgiving. Would you use a trunk mounted bike rack? It's time to talk about snowboard gear. Ceramic coating on your skiis or snowboard. Being realistic about how your body can perform while snowboarding as an older guy. What kind of gloves work for you? It's the time of year to realize you...

This week the Sad Dads talk about the Melly move to Monterey. They talk about Thanksgiving and Christmas traditions and meals while Foo looks forward to having Piper home for Thanksgiving. Beef prices are crazy town right now. Both Dads are frustrated with the crazy that is constantly coming from the White House. What do you want your tax dollars going to? Andor Season 2.  Plus more!