The Dad Hat Chronicles Podcast

Ed Rivera
  • 5.0 (26)
  • Sports
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Ed and Donnie have a couple of opinions, and plenty to talk about.In each episode, we dive into the sports shows and movies we're watching, break down the moments that got us talking, and share our honest takes—whether we agree or completely disagree. Along the way, we catch up on what’s been happening in our own lives, the things keeping us busy, and whatever else happens to come up.It's part sports discussion, part movie and TV talk, and part catching up with friends. No overly serious analysis—just two co-hosts having a good conversation about the things they enjoy.Sports. Movies. Shows. Life. And plenty of opinions in between. The Dad Hat:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedadhat216/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thedadhat216 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPk7lmGqgfNZNS4IM-M8XVw TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedadhat216?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/thedadhat216

  1. 3d ago

    Broadcasters Jinx

    Send us Fan Mail We bounce from game-day anger to a surprisingly heavy TV comedy breakdown, using sports as the thread that ties fairness, power, and bias together. Brockmire Season 2 Episode 6 hits us with a racism storyline that feels uncomfortably real, and we talk through what we think you should do when silence feels safer than speaking up.  • Clemson vs Miami recap and why the officiating felt inconsistent  • What “competitive” looks like with a young quarterback and a tough schedule  • MLB playoff nerves with the Guardians and the cost of missed chances  • Yankees frustration and the difference between aggressive and reckless baserunning  • How local MLB stadium rules can change outcomes  • Brockmire “The Broadcaster’s Jinx” plot breakdown and why it shocks  • Racism in sports broadcasting and coded “purist” language  • Hall of Fame arguments about history, fame, and accountability  • Real workplace experiences and the pressure to stay professional  • Bat flips, celebration double standards, and what baseball calls “respect”  Make sure you guys are following us. Make sure you guys are following Donnie. Hit the subscribe button.  Support the show Make sure to follow the Dad Hat Chronicles: https://linktr.ee/TheDadHatChronicles

    Broadcasters Jinx

  2. Sep 29

    The Make up Game

    Send us Fan Mail We trade weekend stories that swing from head colds and work burnout to a birthday reset built on real downtime, small joys, and a little chaos. Then we shift into sports rapid fire before going deep on Brockmire Season 2 Episode 5 and the bigger question of whether Brockmire is capable of real change.  • setting boundaries with work and protecting sanity  • massage day, favorite food, and solo hiking as a reset  • the trail “ghillie suit” moment and choosing not to investigate  • adult arcade birthday vibes, VR games, and what makes a true adult spot  • getting into vinyl records, record shops, and building a home setup  • NFL and college football reactions, parity talk, and early-season caution  • fantasy football app errors, bench points, and when to protest  • Brockmire S2E5 breakdown, Jules’ return, and mismatched life goals  • New Orleans comfort versus chasing the major leagues dream  • redemption arc debate and what we want Brockmire to become  • week-to-week watching, binge culture, and why shows need endings  Make sure you hit the subscribe button. Follow us on TikTok, on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram. We’re all there, even on Twitter and in Blue Sky.  Support the show Make sure to follow the Dad Hat Chronicles: https://linktr.ee/TheDadHatChronicles

    The Make up Game

  3. Sep 28

    The Retirement Ceremony

    Send us Fan Mail We bounce from Rickwood Field Banana Ball and weather delays into full-blown playoff scoreboard watching, then detour into college football chaos that feels too wild to be real. Brockmire Season 2 Episode 4 takes over the second half and somehow turns a comedy recap into an honest talk about siblings, parents, and the family stuff that sticks with you.  • Banana Ball at historic Rickwood Field and honoring baseball history  • Walk-off finish, trick plays, and why the entertainment still works  • Weather delays in baseball, NFL, and college football and how rules change the whole day  • MLB playoff race breakdown, magic numbers, and September scoreboard watching  • Resting players versus staying sharp heading into the postseason  • NC State versus Vanderbilt endgame mistake and what situational football demands  • College football rankings as media narrative and the Dabo hot seat argument  • Brockmire S2E4 highlights: eulogies, tiki time, addiction, and dark humor  • Sister and ex-wife scenes that reveal care under dysfunction  • Personal reflections on family roles, estrangement, and what TV can unlock  Make sure you hit that subscribe button. Tell your friends about the shows, tell them about everything that we do. Support the show Make sure to follow the Dad Hat Chronicles: https://linktr.ee/TheDadHatChronicles

    The Retirement Ceremony

  4. Aug 25

    Knuckleball Comeback

    Send us Fan Mail We go live with weekend stories, baseball travel plans, and a fresh rewatch of Brockmire Season 2 Episode 3 “Knuckleball,” where chaos comedy keeps colliding with real consequences. We laugh at the plastic-ice tactics and the New Orleans binge, then get honest about self-sabotage, aging out, and why one last moment can hit harder than a comeback.  • live start hiccups and the autographs mission  • back pain updates, steps goals, and training talk  • Iowa weekend logistics and shout outs to Kelly Robinson and The Minor League Nerd  • sandlot baseball at the Bull Durham site and the injury report  • Brockmire’s career panic when Raj outperforms him in the metrics  • the New Orleans binge, the foursome callback, and Charles quietly keeping the machine running  • Uribe’s knuckleball tryout and the “one more time” dream  • Charles’ analytics-driven fix for Brockmire’s late-inning magic  • Raj’s style versus Brockmire’s substance and why the duo surprisingly works  • Brockmire showing humanity on air and what it reveals about his future  • the Jules doorstep rejection and what it sets up next  Like and subscribe, Dad Hat Chronicles on YouTube, and check us out on TikTok as well.  Support the show Make sure to follow the Dad Hat Chronicles: https://linktr.ee/TheDadHatChronicles

    Knuckleball Comeback

  5. Aug 18

    Platoon Player

    Send us Fan Mail We catch up on the week with timed softball games, travel anxiety, and an MRI waiting game that turns a fun ballpark night into a pain story. Then we review Brockmire Season 2 Episode 2 and track how Charles’s 21st birthday exposes who actually holds the power in their partnership.  • Timed one-hour softball games and what speed does to sports  • Donnie’s MRI, back and hip pain, and trying not to overdo it  • Corporate Media meetup plans for Iowa and the Field of Dreams site  • Wilson Warbirds stadium review including food, layout, kids area, and fireworks  • Brockmire Season 2 Episode 2 plot recap and the “dessert first” theme  • Charles as the real operator behind the podcast and merch machine  • The birthday dinner, family pressure, and Brockmeyer unexpectedly defending Charles  • The money split reveal and what “platoon player” means for their dynamic  • Whether Charles can succeed with or without Brockmire  Go ahead and hit that subscribe button wherever you are watching this, whether on YouTube, TikTok, or Facebook, hit that subscribe button.  Support the show Make sure to follow the Dad Hat Chronicles: https://linktr.ee/TheDadHatChronicles

    Platoon Player

  6. Aug 11

    Brockmire Is Back- The Gateway Game

    Send us Fan Mail We go live with a quick life update, then dive into Brockmire Season 2 Episode 1 and why it snaps us right back into Brockmire’s chaotic world. Brockmire lands in New Orleans with a second chance in baseball while his podcast success clashes with his obsession to get back to the majors. • sandlot baseball stories and the very real aches of getting older  • Brockmire’s move to the New Orleans Craw Daddies and the push to rebuild his broadcasting career  • the apartment cold open and Charles managing the gift basket aftermath  • “Brock Bottom” as a live podcast concept and why it feels like the dream for podcasters  • the meet-and-greet spiral and Brockmire hearing “major league job” as permission to party  • Raj as the clean-cut rival and the PR rep turning the job into a likability contest  • Brockmire trying to game the system and creating a brutal booth disaster  • our own debate on podcasting vs traditional sports media and taking a show on the road  Make sure you hit that subscribe button. Our goal is to get to a thousand followers on each of the platforms that we’re doing the streaming. Spread the word. Support the show Make sure to follow the Dad Hat Chronicles: https://linktr.ee/TheDadHatChronicles

    Brockmire Is Back- The Gateway Game

  7. Aug 4

    Why The Sandlot Still Hits So Hard

    Send us Fan Mail We go live, catch up on sore backs and family weekends, then rewatch The Sandlot and argue over what it really is: a baseball movie or a coming-of-age story that happens to run through a diamond. We dig into the scenes that still hit, the history threads people miss, and why the “sandlot” feeling is harder to find for kids now.  • why we pause Brockmier season two to review a sports movie  • debating “baseball movie” vs “movie with baseball in it”  • nostalgia, friendship, and the one-summer myth that feels real  • Benny’s leadership and the “don’t think, have fun” baseball lesson  • Mr Mertle and the James Earl Jones reveal  • baseball history touches like Hank Aaron, Maury Wills, and the Monarchs hat  • the pool scene, the ending updates, and whether movies should explain everyone’s future  • IMDb goofs, overthinking movies as adults, and protecting the magic  • travel baseball, screens, and why pickup games look different now  Give me your thoughts on this movie, put it in the comments, send me a message, what your thoughts, text me, whatever it is.  Make sure you're following Donnie, make sure you're following me, make sure you're following the Dad High Chronicles on YouTube, on TikTok.  Hit that subscribe button  Support the show Make sure to follow the Dad Hat Chronicles: https://linktr.ee/TheDadHatChronicles

    Why The Sandlot Still Hits So Hard

  8. Jul 15

    The Only Plan Was Beer And It Worked

    Send us Fan Mail We come back live after a rough few weeks and unload the best kind of catch-up: ballpark stories, fitness struggle, and a bunch of sports we cannot stop watching. Then we lock in on the Brockmeyer season one finale, from Joe Buck’s deal to the beer-fueled plan that somehow saves the team and blows up Brockmire’s life.  • getting the show schedule back on track and planning a full World Cup catch-up  • Charlotte Knights ballpark recap, skyline views, food options and a chicken and waffle sandwich verdict  • a daily running streak, Strava tracking and why a painful 5K can still be progress  • Sandlot Goods custom hats, limited quantity, pricing and why quality materials matter  • cleaning the garage to make room for a Japanese kei truck and how YouTube fuels the obsession  • watching anything sports-related, including CFL talk and picking a team  • Brockmire season 1 finale recap, flashback clues and why it feels like a series ending  • Joe Buck cameo, the “deal” to get Brockmeyer back and the crossroads choice  • the ballpark drinking game fundraiser, triple play chaos and the unlikeliest hero moment  • the fracking confrontation scene and the toxic water payoff  • the breakup, the cliffhanger ending and Charles leaving too  Make sure you guys are hitting the the follow button. Make sure to follow us on uh on YouTube.  Support the show Make sure to follow the Dad Hat Chronicles: https://linktr.ee/TheDadHatChronicles

    The Only Plan Was Beer And It Worked
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Ed and Donnie have a couple of opinions, and plenty to talk about.In each episode, we dive into the sports shows and movies we're watching, break down the moments that got us talking, and share our honest takes—whether we agree or completely disagree. Along the way, we catch up on what’s been happening in our own lives, the things keeping us busy, and whatever else happens to come up.It's part sports discussion, part movie and TV talk, and part catching up with friends. No overly serious analysis—just two co-hosts having a good conversation about the things they enjoy.Sports. Movies. Shows. Life. And plenty of opinions in between. The Dad Hat:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedadhat216/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thedadhat216 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPk7lmGqgfNZNS4IM-M8XVw TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedadhat216?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/thedadhat216

Information

  • Creator
    Ed Rivera
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    226
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Dad Hat Chronicles Podcast
  • Show Website
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