146 episodes

Hey kids, get ON our lawn! Dear old Dads is a podcast examining and deconstructing all things Dad. From parenting to patriarchy; manning the grill to manning up; Dear Old Dads asks – what even is a dad anyway? What does it mean to be a good man in today's world? What should it mean? Listen along as we definitely find the correct, concise answers to all these questions and more!
​Featuring Eli Bosnick, Thomas Smith, and Tom Curry!

Dear Old Dads Eli Bosnick, Thomas Smith, Tom Curry

    • Kids & Family
    • 4.9 • 467 Ratings

Hey kids, get ON our lawn! Dear old Dads is a podcast examining and deconstructing all things Dad. From parenting to patriarchy; manning the grill to manning up; Dear Old Dads asks – what even is a dad anyway? What does it mean to be a good man in today's world? What should it mean? Listen along as we definitely find the correct, concise answers to all these questions and more!
​Featuring Eli Bosnick, Thomas Smith, and Tom Curry!

    DOD134: The Airing of Grievances

    DOD134: The Airing of Grievances

    The dads have been through a year-long tax weirdness that just resulted in the state of CA freezing Tom's kid's bank accounts. No normal episodes can happen until the grievances have been aired.
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    • 47 min
    DOD133: More Like Harrison BUTTker

    DOD133: More Like Harrison BUTTker

    The dads listen to the recent commencement speech from Harrison Butker that is way more inside Catholic baseball than they expected, but also Eli disturbingly understands every single reference. Are women people? Should they be allowed to vote and have jobs? This sentient mayonnaise has opinions.
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    • 58 min
    DOD132: AITA Makes Local Eli Lose Mind

    DOD132: AITA Makes Local Eli Lose Mind

    We are finally covering an r/AITA that Eli sent a million years ago, and it's honestly a bit nonsensical but it launches Eli into one of the most amazing things you'll hear in Dear Old Dads history. Buckle up!
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    • 50 min
    DOD131: Hey Kid, Here's Some S****y Lemons

    DOD131: Hey Kid, Here's Some S****y Lemons

    Thomas shares some medical news for one of the Smith kids, and the dads chat about how to show up for your child, and talk to them, in tough situations that aren't their choice, especially if you carry your own personal history and experiences with that same diagnosis. A great conversation all around and a couple of admissions that Tom's take...is...right?
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    • 43 min
    DOD130: Grieving Exes Hold Hands. The Dads Debate.

    DOD130: Grieving Exes Hold Hands. The Dads Debate.

    On r/AmItheAsshole, a woman shares a moment she had with her ex-husband at their child's funeral and the subsequent reaction from his new wife. In seeking comfort, who do you turn to, and what boundaries do you have with others as your dynamic with them changes? We'll just say...the guys do not see eye to eye on this one.
    For extended episodes, bonus content, and most importantly, for an AD FREE SHOW, make sure to pledge on Patreon!

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    For comments, email thedads@dearolddads.com
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    • 46 min
    DOD129: Easy Kids vs Tough Kids

    DOD129: Easy Kids vs Tough Kids

    If you're a parent of more than one child, chances are you have 1 or more kids who are super easy and chill, and 1 or more kids who is... not. How do we handle that? What's going on there? The dads discuss, and they NAME NAMES.
    For extended episodes, bonus content, and most importantly, for an AD FREE SHOW, make sure to pledge on Patreon!

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    • 48 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
467 Ratings

467 Ratings

Melissadoesmath ,

Just as Fun for Us Non-Dads

I’m a childfree woman, and I still love this podcast. The way that at least on person throws the other two off completely every episode brings me immense joy. All three hosts have charm and chemistry between each other that makes me smile while listening.

Asciguy ,

30 grams of shrooms Tom?

Mr. McKenna was speaking of FRESH SHROOMS. That's around 7 grams dried. Trust me, it will take you off the planet. Especially todays strains.

Beerman Dave ,

Great reflection of being a dad

Great show, about progressive fathers. Was the start to listening to the rest of their podcasts. Great balance of humor and topics that are growth focused. Enjoyable and thoughtful.

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