Dad Bros

Josh’s wife goes out of town for four days leaving Josh to deal with school meetings, a lost dog, potty training and a sick kid. Jon on the other hand spends his weekend out with friends eating steak and drinking cocktails.

Pregnant women in the United States are putting on too much weight on average, but no one wants to tell them. A study says that while you may love your kids equally, parents’ wills don’t reflect it. Tablets and smartphones might be making kids empathy free addicts.

#DBSDotS: Paddy Devil’s Apple

The Dad Bros catch up with friend of the show, Sunshine Dad, and congratulate him on his one year anniversary of being a dad blogger. It’s redemption time form Brothers Vilgalys as Jaberwok’s predecessor, Krupnikas, is sampled. Seeing as it’s November, a little Movember talk is in order.

After the break, Jon is looking to do some home improvements. A four year old tattoos her dad. Are parents really finding pins and pills in their kids’ Halloween candy? Ashley Madison troubles continue for some. The show wraps up with the Dad Bros reviewing a list of 10 things you want your son to learn before he’s a teenager. A video of Japanese kids cleaning their school goes viral at the same time a Chicago classroom video goes viral for a very different reason.

DBSDotS: Krupnikas from Brothers Vilgalys

After taking Alpha Brain, the Dad Bros discuss art, of all things. Jon is introduced to drink of the show recipe that is supposed to taste like a cinnamon bun.

The Dad Bros Show then interviews Adam Cook of God Is a Geek. There are a few moments where the audio gets a little static, but will clear up quickly, so we apologize for the issue. (13:30)

After the break Josh and Jon get distracted while looking for an amazing play where Miami incorporated 8 laterals to score a touchdown on Duke, but get distracted by a rap video. Skippy issues a recall on peanut butter over metal shavings. A dad is tired of cute costumes for his daughters so he tries to start a #morethancute campaign. Jon has an idea for a YouTube Channel.

#DBSDotS: Fireball & Cream Soda

After technical difficulties, the Dad Bros kick off with the Drink of the Show, a spicy liqueur called Jabberwock with a taste that baffles the boys. To get the taste out of their mouths, the topic goes to Halloween candy. Before break, Josh offers an after holiday shopping tip.

Interviews:
Jon Pacini with Dad 2.0 Summit (33:23)
Matt Schneider represents City Dads Group (46:46)

After the break Dad Bros discuss Halloween safety, costumes and Halloween facts you probably didn’t know.

#DBSDotS: Jabberwock by Brothers Vilgalys Spirits

Jon is recovering from an epic Halloween party thrown by Dr. George. Someone call Engineero, studio upgrades are in progress but issues are appearing.

Chris Routley is a dad and children’s book author. His latest book is Sometimes You Nneed a Jelly Fish. (35:00)
RC Liley of Going Dad is all about keeping dads and families fit. (50:18)

Josh contemplates cutting his beard. Back to the Future day came and went. A parent of a boy pleads with other parents not to threaten his son for dating their daughter.

#DBSDotS: Water

The show starts with a dad taking a photo with his daughter’s date. What are the warning signs that you child might be vaping? A silly dad writes a silly excuse note for his tardy toddler.

Interview with Ryan E Hamilton of Life of Dad (33:00)

After the break, the Dad Bros discuss if birth order influences personality. A dad shoots down a drone. Jon is unimpressed with the new Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer.

#DBSDotS: Reyka Vodka

Josh & Jon took the families to the state fair. The Dad Bros listen to a message left on 844-Dad-Talk. The American Academy of Pediatrics adjust their recommendations on screen time for kids.

Gerry Hays with Dinner Call (40:05)
Dee Lanier from Uncommen (53:47)

Hello Barbie might be the hot new toy this holiday season, at least tech guru and podcaster, Katie Linendoll, thinks so. Talking toys might be the future, so the Dad Bros discuss the possibilities.

#DBSDotS: Coconut Porter by Lynnwood Grill & Brewing Concern

In an attempt to upgrade the studio, Jon has a run-in with a terrible eBay seller. Some DadBros tweets lead to Huggies showing the show some love.

In the break, we run an interview we did with our new friend, Greg Washington, a.k.a. Daddy Porter.

When we come back, Josh begrudgingly gives Kanye West credit for his Twitter rant against in-app purchases. Jon talks about what he did during his time off. A sticker contest winner is announced.

#DBSDotS: Terrapin’s The Walking Dead Blood Orange IPA

In this episode, the DadBros play many of the interviews that were conducted at the National At-Home-Dad Network‘s 20th Annual Convention.

Interviews include:
Dr. Scott Behson, an Associate Professor of Management at the Silberman College of Business at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Author of Working Dad’s Survivial Guide (00:03:35)

Jeff Bogle, father of 2, freelance writer, and advocate of Indie Family Music. Jeff also has a podcast, OWTK Kid’s Monthly Music Podcast. (00:20:55)

Pat & Kepley, a comedic duo/best friends from college that are both at-home-dads and run a blog, Just a Dad 247. (00:36:15)

Don Hudson, father, motorcycle enthusiast and owner of Seahorses, the first baby boutique for men. (00:50:00)

Lorne Jaffe, a stay-at-home dad battling depression and anxiety. Lorne shares his experience via his blog, Raising Sienna. (01:05:05)

James Kline, an advocate of at–home parenting, National At-Home-Dad Network Chair, co–organizer for the Triangle SAHD group in Raleigh, NC and friend of the Dad Bros Show. (01:24:40)

Continuing with the theme of October being Bullying Awareness Month, we present the part 2 of our conversation with forensic psychologist and friend, Dr. George.

The documentary titled “Bully” is analyzed as well as how schools handle bullying and how society today contributes to bullying.

#DBSDotS: Four Roses Bourbon & Lagavulin