Sad Dads Club Podcast Gym and Foo: Sad Dads

This week Gym learns how close he was to being thrown out of the garage over guac. Foo has a funny encounter with a guy in a Focus ST.  Gym gets passed but doesn't let it stand, also he's 6. We wonder, are salvage title cars OK for normal use? Amazon is spoiling us and making brick and mortar businesses look bad. The Rivian Amazon trucks are cool. Alexa can listen to a whisper and respond in a whisper. Gym makes a Shortcut to make a reminder about his garbage day. Foo literally almost vomits when he sees a Bronco Sport and it gets looks.  Plus more!

Foo is beside himself that Gym doesn't like Lime in his Mexican food or Guac. Gym and his son saw Helmet last week and he's still blown away after seeing them.  Secrets Revealed: Foo is a big fan of Taytlor Swift, but her latest album is a bit of a miss for him. What are the expectations for employment if you have face tattoos? The current gen has lost the grasp of the American dream and that makes us sad. The path to home ownership these days is just too much for the current generation of home buyers. Zander is in an AP Euro History class and he learning about the Cold War. Gym recommends Turning Point: The Bomb and the Cold War. Plus more!

This week Gym goes on a deep dive over espresso machines. The guys both agree on their position on beer and that their flavors are subpar.  Living in "Dad Mode" is a thing and affects the guys in different ways. Buying a six pack of soemthing you're never going to finish is wastefull. Foo has an amazing ability to metabolize alcohol. Plus more!

This week Foo is asking about getting your doc the samples... yes, that sample.  Gym finishes his taxes at what feels to be the last minute, are we the only country that tortures it's citizens with this burden?  Melly is experiencing some different workplace experiences with interships and an externship.  When is it time to take the keys away from the older generation?  Gym has an unbelievable high school story involving his brother.  Foo's dad renews his driver's license.   Gym has never changed his 28 year old Toro's air filter.  Country folk are hard on their equipment.  Plus more!

This week Foo is having trouble with his available time. Gym's daughter drives home and suprises people. Some people enjoy the drive, some people tolerate it and some people despise it. Gym's dad advice falls on deaf ears and what can you do. The guys become those guys as they talk about how much has changed around here. Gym complains about tickets at a local music venue.  What it must've been like drive some of these routes in a horse drawn wagon. Foo has a story about a bro in a suit.  Gym and the mystery of the missing car at Walmart.  Plus more!

Gym is fed up with the cost of everything which stems directly from corporate greed.  Insurance in CA is going up along with everyting else and it might be time to shop around.  Comapnies that literally cause havoc on communities, extend rate increases all while the CEOs earn big bonuses and there's no accountability. Foo tries to teach the importance of work ethic on his kids.   Gym finally is able to deliver the Subi back to Melly.  Gym goes to Jury Duty.  The guys reminisce about AJA's NAB parties, good times.  Plus more!