Dad Bros

Jon is feeling under the weather, but powers through. The Dad Bros try a few Nintendo Switch games and give their thoughts on the system’s potential. Jon learns an especially important lesson on the use of the wrist strap on certain games.

During school pick-up, Jon’s daughter informs him she has a month long culture box project that’s due tomorrow. Josh and Jon talk about an article that suggest the link between alcohol and weight gain might not be so strong, then review the video of the professor interrupted by kids during a BBC interview.

Drink of the Show (#DBSDotS): Midnight Moon Whiskey Oak Cask

Patreon Special thanks to: @LadyMpire, Lyle E & Beer Man Mark

Josh gives a quick worm update before Jon goes into reviewing his PAX Trip. After getting in early, Jon and Hambone try to get food. Jon was a stand in for MeMe in the Omegathon competition, and he gives he recounts his experience in round one playing Codewords with strangers and learns just how many people were watch him on Twitch.

After the break, Jon has an issue with his Apple Watch on the road. The Nintendo switch was a hit at PAX and the Dad Bros talk about what they like about it. Before the show is over, Josh asks Jon a few quick questions including if he got to try the Occulus Rift, what was his favorite thing, and whether he made it to the Gearbox Panel.

Drink of the Show (#DBSDotS): Rail House Brewery’s Mastiff Oatmeal Stout

Patreon Special thanks to: @LadyMpire, Lyle E & Beer Man Mark

Jon prepares for his trip to PAX East. Josh gets his hands on the Nintendo Switch. Jon goes back to the eye doctor.

After the break, Josh takes his son to the Pediatric Dentist and Jon’s dog is getting fixed. After all the personal stories, the Dad Bros cover some news items including an teacher having inappropriate relationships with students, a marijuana themed gym opening soon and a cannabis themed wedding expo is in the works.

Drink of the Show (#DBSDotS): Leinenkugel’s Bavarian Dunkel

Patreon Special thanks to: @LadyMpire, Lyle E & Beer Man Mark

Josh spends the weekend attending a MovNat certification program and the conversation goes off the path towards multi-level marketing, survival skills and the world’s most powerful cup of coffee. With MeMe unable to attend  PAX East 2017, Jon will be going in her place and will compete in the Omegathon gaming competition.

After the break, the Dad Bros take a look at ReVibe, a device that is supposed to help keep easily distracted kids on task. Keeping with the theme of tech, a couple of dads invent lifesaving device and Silicon Valley’s cost of living eats up most of the income of big salary earners.

Drink of the Show (#DBSDotS): Shiner Cold Brew Coffee Ale

Patreon Special thanks to: @LadyMpire, Lyle E & Beer Man Mark

Josh’s son reaches black belt in TaeKwonDo. Jon’s daughter nearly starts a fire possibly ruins the microwave. Jon takes a trip to the DMV and the Dad Bros review a Montessori approve chore list for kids based on ages.

Josh tries to make sense of his kids’ stories. When Amazon’s web servers go down, the Dad Bros wonder what that means for the internet. Josh and Jon talk about teenage athletes as one breaks a squat record and a Texas transgender teen wrestler raises some interesting questions.

Drink of the Show (#DBSDotS): Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey

Patreon Special thanks to: @LadyMpire, Lyle E & Beer Man Mark

The Dad Bros are happy to mark their 200th episode by reflecting on the show.

Joining Josh & Jon in celebration, Sunshine Dad checks in and reveals some news. Find out if cake worthy is a worthy compliment.
Texas Dad Blog checks in and gives a quick update on the things he’s been up to, including a new blog, Texas Brews and Tunes.
The show wraps up with a few announcements, including a newly redesigned website and URL.

The Dad Bros want to thank you for listening and hope to continue entertaining you.

Drink of the Show (#DBSDotS): Captain Morgan Black Spiced Rum

Patreon Special thanks to: @LadyMpire, Lyle E & Beer Man Mark

Before the show, the Dad Bros watch some fail videos and talk about whether they might be a good tool for teaching kids things they shouldn’t do. Josh asks if guys today are actively looking for manly things to do, and the conversation turns into a into a bit of a fun ramble. Jon deals with a lice incident at his daughter’s school.

According to a study, a person’s personality changes over time and you could knock Josh over with a feather. A listener has back pain so the Dad Bros dispense their non-expert advice. Jon brings up an article on how social media is bad for parenting as it is creating unreal expectations.

Drink of the Show (#DBSDotS): Black Velvet Blended Canadian Whisky

Patreon Special thanks to: @LadyMpire, Lyle E & Beer Man Mark

Spring seems to have arrived early and the Dad Bros start reminiscing about their early years with hand me downs and shoes. Jon talks about the Dads camping trip he went on with Geeksmithing Wes, Wilkibeast, Austin Down and others.

Josh enjoys an outside day with the kids and tries to get his son to learn a lesson from losing the Cub Scouts pinewood derby as his other son takes home an armful of trophies.

Drink of the Show (#DBSDotS): Midnight Moon Blackberry Moonshine

Patreon Special thanks to: @LadyMpire, Lyle E & Beer Man Mark

Ash from My_Gym_Dad joins the Dad Bros show to talk about exploring gymnastics with his daughter, some of the perks and drawbacks of being Instagram popular and more.

Before that, Josh cleans out the spam and wants to hit a reset on the family. Jon is looking forward to an upcoming camping trip and looks back on a horse riders banquet. MeMe banned from Reddit.

After the interview, the Dad Bros take a phone call from the (844) Dad-Talk Hotline. Josh and Jon listen to news on a mom that was jailed while trying to homeschool her kids and then feel bad for a man stabbed for turning down a threesome.

Drink of the Show (#DBSDotS): Hornitos Black Barrel

Patreon Special thanks to: @LadyMpire, Lyle E & Beer Man Mark

In this episode, Josh & Jon welcome David Steele of the podcast A Quest for Magic and Steele to talk about Dungeons & Dragons, RPGs and family gaming. David also dispenses lithesome great advice on raising teenage daughters for Jon. This was a very fun interview and the Dad Bros encourage you to check out A Quest for Magic and Steele even if you aren’t into roleplaying games.

Also in this episode, Jon gives an update on his discomfort from the last episode. The Dad Bros talk about the mystery surrounding why American Girl dolls will have permanently attached underwear and a little girl’s random but interesting bucket list.

Drink of the Show (#DBSDotS): Annabel Black Saison by Mystery Brewing

Patreon Special thanks to: @LadyMpire, Lyle E & Beer Man Mark