What a Hell of a Way to Dad

What a Hell of a Way to Dad

Kids EN ↓ 605 episodes

Francis and Nate bring you weekly dad chats, plotting the growth of their daughters and themselves. Episodes are interspersed with interviews with various authors and journalists. The hosts are both veterans, so also expect a lot of meandering stories

Author

What a Hell of a Way to Dad

Category

Kids

Podcast website

whatahellofawaytodad.com

Latest episode

Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

DadChat: Getting hyped at the Carnival of Decay 02.10.2025

This week Francis and Nate talk about podcast logistics, Anime Conventions, not talking about the Army, and getting hyped at the Carnival of Decay. If you like this, you're missing out on more if you aren't on our Patreon. Exclusive videos, episodes and giveaways at every level. Join today! - https://www.patreon.com/Hellofawaytodie   See the store for exclusive podcast gear and resale -  https://w...

Drinks with Dad (Feat. Dave Infante) 25.09.2025

This week David Infante joins Francis to talk about Conservative teetotaling, the failure of Vetbro booze, and pairing Busch Bapple with the McRib. You should be following Dave for good politics with a finger of whiskey - https://bsky.app/profile/dinfontay.com Subscribe to Dave's newsletter for 15% off and get booze news every day - https://www.fingers.email/upgrade?offer_id=d495a731-25b8-4f2b-9cd...

DadChat: Pegging at the Cracker Barrel 18.09.2025

This week Francis and Nate discuss baby vocabulary, eating at Cracker Barrel, putting baby formula in Walgreens Prison and getting your ass kicked by the Wegman's security guard. If you like this, you're missing out on more if you aren't on our Patreon. Exclusive videos, episodes and giveaways at every level. Join today! - https://www.patreon.com/Hellofawaytodie   See the store for exclusive podca...

Dadchat with author Max Brallier 11.09.2025

This week Francis sits down with Max Brallier, author of the Last Kids on Earth series and the horror movie VFW. We talk about influences, writing for adults and kids, and keeping your zombie/monster stories grounded in reality. Get the books for you and your kids - https://lastkidsonearth.com/ If you like this, you're missing out on more if you aren't on our Patreon. Exclusive videos, episodes an...

Dadchat: Record Scratch 04.09.2025

This week Nate and Francis talk about European air conditioning, our record collections, and video game movies. If you like this, you're missing out on more if you aren't on our Patreon. Exclusive videos, episodes and giveaways at every level. Join today! - https://www.patreon.com/Hellofawaytodie   See the store for exclusive podcast gear and resale -  https://whatahellofawaytodad.com/  

DadChat: Granddad chat 28.08.2025

This week Francis interviews his own father about grandpa Horton, a man smote by God more than once but still managed to live 90+ years. From working the pipe lines to farming to warehouse work, Grandpa Horton raised seven kids through some of the toughest times in America and still managed to keep going. If you like this and are craving more, Subscribe to our Patreon and get access to more than e...

DadChat: The Rats, Kats, and Bats tour 21.08.2025

This week Francis took his daughter to her first punk/psychobilly/ska show. Jack and Francis discuss some of their favorite live shows for kids and adults New updates to the Podcast Attic. Uranium glass, Japanese toys and drinkware added. Don't wait because when it's sold, it's gone -  https://whatahellofawaytodad.com/collections/podcast-attic  

Lauren and the Art of Sandwich Rotation 14.08.2025

Sandwich rotator Lauren joins Francis to discuss sandwiches and the rotation of them. We talk about the trials and tribulations of sandwich art, from the Subway ad that couldn't get off the ground, to the kids singing about BLTs Check out the spinning sandwiches on Lauren's site - https://rotatingsandwiches.com/   Follow Lauren on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/lauren.rotatingsandwiches.com  ...

DadChat: Hey Dad Extravaganza 07.08.2025

Jack is back on the show, bringing his years of expertise with kids to answer your questions. We talk about letting go of grudges, what makes music dad rock, kids swearing, and our coffee rituals. If you like this, there's more to discover on the Patreon. Our patreons get access to bonus episodes, exclusive videos, monthly raffles, and more! Sign up an any level today - patreon.com/Hellofawaytodie...

DadChat: In the splash zone of the Waterworld Stunt Show 31.07.2025

Jack is back on the show. We talk about sleeping with polar bears, smoking business weed, the Italian countryside, and Waterworld Stuntshows Sign up for the Patreon and get exclusive episodes, videos, and more! At the ten dollar level you'll get access to our care package going out in August. There will also be monthly raffles for everyone signed up at any level - patreon.com/Hellofawaytodie 

DadChat: Don't Lick the Knives 24.07.2025

This week Francis and Nate talk about child care in the 90s, British Dennis the Menace and  problematic favs. Sign up for the Patreon and get exclusive episodes, videos, and more! At the ten dollar level you'll get access to our care package going out in August. There will also be monthly raffles for everyone signed up at any level - patreon.com/Hellofawaytodie 

Zoo Crew News Hour: No one has been guiltier -Preview- 22.07.2025

This month the boys are talking Epstein files. Who is, isn't, and probably will be on the list This is a preview of out bonus content. To get the whole episode sign up any any level of the Patreon. If you sign up at the 10$ level before August, you'll get our quarterly care package. Each quarter you'll get patches, stickers, magnets, whatever I've designed and printed. Many will be exclusive to th...

DadChat: Where did you go to High School? 16.07.2025

This week Francis and Nate talk about playing high school sports, being in high school punk bands, and going to high school reunions. If you like this and are craving more, Subscribe to our Patreon and get access to more than eight years of bonus content. Three new episodes a month- https://www.patreon.com/Hellofawaytodie   Check out the store, new updates every week -  https://whatahellofawaytoda...

Road trip: Worlds Largest -Preview- 14.07.2025

This week Carey and Francis talk about the midwest love for the Worlds Largest items. From belt buckles, four different largest balls of twine, to a whole city in Illinois dedicated to being your one stop shop of giant things. To get the full episode, sign up today at https://www.patreon.com/Hellofawaytodie   Sign up this month at the $10 level and get the next care package before it goes out in A...

Dadchat: You'll shoot your eye out 10.07.2025

This week Francis and Nate talk about shooting Roman Candles at each other, chores for children, the glory of a full sized dishwasher, and fly tipping. We also answer some of your Ask a Dad questions about our junk (drawers) If you like this and are craving more, Subscribe to our Patreon and get access to more than eight years of bonus content. Three new episodes a month-  https://www.patreon.com/...

DadChat: Video killed the Podcast Star 03.07.2025

This week Francis and Nate lament the rise of video podcasting, Indiana mountain ranges, and rifle through the National Lampoons Filmography If you like this and are craving more, Subscribe to our Patreon and get access to more than eight years of bonus content. Three new episodes a month- https://www.patreon.com/Hellofawaytodie   Check out the store, new updates every week -  https://whatahellofa...

DadChat: Van Life 26.06.2025

Jack Foreman is back on the show to talk about living the sweet van life, cramming yourself into the Arch elevator, and looking at holes in the ground New Shirt! Come Scream with me https://www.hellofawaytodie.com/products/come-scream-with-me-unisex-shirt If you like this and are craving more, Subscribe to our Patreon and get access to more than eight years of bonus content. Three new episodes a m...

DadChat: Victorian Era Diseases 19.06.2025

This week Nate's immune system learns about Hand, foot, and mouth disease, bilungual babies, and white supremecist Mickey Mouse. New Shirt! Come Scream with me https://www.hellofawaytodie.com/products/come-scream-with-me-unisex-shirt If you like this and are craving more, Subscribe to our Patreon and get access to more than eight years of bonus content. Three new episodes a month- https://www.patr...

DadChat: The Overhead Child Press 12.06.2025

This week Francis and Nate talk about helping your child touch all the light switches, childhood scars, sledding accidents, and forgetting about Memorial Day If you like this and are craving more, Subscribe to our Patreon and get access to more than eight years of bonus content. Three new episodes a month- https://www.patreon.com/Hellofawaytodie   Check out the store, new updates every week -  htt...

Slideshow with Dad: Down Route 66 *Audio Only* 05.06.2025

This is the audio release of last week's Slideshow with dad. To get the full visual experience, watch the video here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mttHKu3BWY0&t Or you can see the slides here - https://whatahellofawaytodad.com/blogs/news/vidcast-route-66   This week in the Slide Show we visit Route 66 roadside attractions on our way to Chicago. Plus a trip to Savers and the St. Louis aquarium ...

TroopChat: With Aaron Yuhas of the band Throat Piss 29.05.2025

This week Francis is joined by Air Force Veteran, tattoo artist, and Throat Piss lead saxaphonist Aaron Yuhas. We talk about finding yourself where you never thought you'd be, the need for artistic expression, tattoo culture, and telling war stories. Throat Piss bandcamp:  https://throatpiss. bandcamp.com/album/a-slow- quiet-death Thoat Piss instagram, show updates and happenings:  https://www. in...

DadChat: Nine Hundred Dollars of Car 23.05.2025

This week Francis and Nate talk about buying cars, riding tricycles, putting up shelves, and answering your dad questions. Also this week, check out the latest video where Francis takes you through a slideshow of the Weldon Spring Nuclear Waste dump - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPh4a47njMA&t=977s   If you like this and are craving more, Subscribe to our Patreon and get access to more than eig...

MASHCast Interlude: Columbo *Preview* 19.05.2025

Carey introduces Francis to Columbo with the episode Dead Weight. A retired Major General murders a co-conspirator in cold blood. It's got mumbling detectives, hysterical women, and opulent set pieces that would make Liberace blush This is a bonus episode. If you want to hear the whole episode, and much more, sign up for the Patreon at -  https://www.patreon.com/posts/mashcast-columbo-129308636  

Bat-DadChat: With Dusty Gannon of Vision Video 15.05.2025

This week Dusty Gannon from the Goth Rock band Vision Video joins Francis once again to discuss war, peace, speeches at the capitol, and keeping ourselves sane in the modern world Take some time to listen to Vision Video and see them on their upcoming tour - https://www.visionvideoband.com/ Follow on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/visionvideoband.bsky.social   If you like this and are craving...

DadChat: A Government that (kinda) works 09.05.2025

This week Francis and Nate talk about getting recognized from podcasting, being hospitalized in Switzerland, and rediscovering music If you like this and are craving more, Subscribe to our Patreon and get access to more than eight years of bonus content. Three new episodes a month-  https://www.patreon.com/Hellofawaytodie   Check out the store, new updates every week -  https://whatahellofawaytoda...

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