Unhinged Dads Podcast

Unhinged Dads Podcast
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Welcome to the Unhinged Dads Podcast! We're Brian and Dave — two longtime friends navigating the beautiful chaos of fatherhood, with kids ranging from toddlers to teenagers (ages 2 to 18, to be exact). Join us every week as we dive into real talk about life, the universe, and everything — from raising kids in this wild modern world to the unfiltered, slightly unhinged truths about marriage, work, friendships, and trying (and often failing) to suck a little less as dads and humans. No sugarcoating. No perfect-parent BS. Just raw, honest, and often hilarious conversations from guys in the trenches. We go live every Thursday at 8:00 PM Mountain Time on YouTube, Twitch, Kick, and Bitchute. Come hang out, laugh with us, and maybe even feel a little less alone in the dad life.

  1. 6d ago

    Episode 24: Real Skills Matter | Code Can't Replace These

    A lot of the work modern dads do is abstract. Screens, systems, emails, processes. It's real work, but it's hard for a kid to see or understand. In this episode Brian and Dave talk about why tangible skills still matter, and why letting your kids watch you learn, struggle, and figure things out is one of the more valuable things you can model. We get into: • Why physical competence gives kids something concrete to point to • The difference between abstract work and work they can actually see • Practical skills every dad should have around the house and the car • Stories from drywall, tool repair, AC maintenance, electrical mishaps, and more • Why continuous learning beats the idea that you should already know everything This one is about staying useful, staying curious, and showing your kids that competence is built, not assumed. Live every Thursday at 8:00 PM Mountain Time on YouTube, Substack, Instagram, Twitch, Kick, and BitChute. Full episodes and more at www.unhingeddadspod.com What's one physical skill you've learned (or re-learned) as a dad that your kids have actually noticed? Drop it in the comments. #UnhingedDads #Fatherhood #DadLife #RealSkills #Parenting #HandymanDad #RaisingKids #ContinuousLearning

    Episode 24: Real Skills Matter | Code Can't Replace These

  2. Aug 5

    Episode 23: Being Real as Dads with Dave & Andres

    This week we sat down with Dave and Andres from In the Garage with Dave and Andres (also known as the Men's Mental Health Podcast) for a long, unscripted conversation. We covered a lot of ground: The old military "suck it up and drive on" mindset and what it costs men long-term The identity shift and isolation that come with being a stay-at-home dad Failure to launch, emerging adulthood, and kids who never learn how to do hard things Helicopter parenting vs actually preparing kids for the real world Why being real with your kids (admitting mistakes, showing vulnerability the right way) is a major generational change from the old "Dad as The Enforcer" model The need for actual male friendship and community instead of just grinding in silence No polished advice. Just four dads talking through the messy reality of trying to show up better than the generation before us. Check out Dave and Andres here Live every Thursday at 8:00 PM Mountain Time on YouTube, Twitch, Kick, BitChute, and Substack. 👉 www.unhingeddadspod.com

    Episode 23: Being Real as Dads with Dave & Andres

  3. Jul 29

    Episode 22: Boys Adventure Stories Are Back | Chris Dinote of Raconteur Press

    This week Chris Dinote, Editor-in-Chief of the Boys Adventure division at Raconteur Press, joins Brian and Dave. We talk about why classic boys adventure stories largely disappeared, what boys actually want to read (and have wanted for over a century), and why "stories of men doing dangerous things far from home" still matter. Chris shares how Raconteur Press is deliberately bringing that tradition back, what they're seeing from young readers, and why good fiction is one of the best tools parents have for building resilience, virtue, and real literacy in their kids. We also wander into Tolkien, Samwise vs Conan, rites of passage, and why most modern kids' books fall short. Live every Thursday at 8:00 PM Mountain Time. 👉 www.unhingeddadspod.com Find Raconteur Press: https://raconteurpress.com Follow their Substack for open calls and new releases. #BoysAdventure #RaisingBoys #Fatherhood #RaconteurPress #DadLife #UnhingedDads #ChildrensLiterature

    Episode 22: Boys Adventure Stories Are Back | Chris Dinote of Raconteur Press

  4. Jul 23

    Episode 21: The Screen Time Wars: Quality vs Quantity and Finding Balance in 2026

    Screens aren't going away. The real question isn't just how much time kids spend on them, it's what they're doing and whether we're actually involved. In this episode, Brian and Dave dig into the quality vs quantity debate around screen time. We talk about why rigid limits often fail, why "just ban it" doesn't work in the real world, and what actually helps: being present, curating better content, and balancing screens with real life. We get into: • Why quality matters more than raw hours • The reality of secret phones and workarounds • How to explain limits without defaulting to "because I said so" • Why involvement beats restriction alone • Personal stories about hiking, drywall, and trying to raise kids who choose real life This one is practical, honest, and a little messy, just like parenting. Live every Thursday at 8:00 PM Mountain Time on YouTube, Substack, Twitch, Kick, and BitChute. 👉 www.unhingeddadspod.com #ScreenTime #Parenting #DadLife #RaisingKids #UnhingedDads #QualityOverQuantity

    Episode 21: The Screen Time Wars: Quality vs Quantity and Finding Balance in 2026

  5. Jul 15

    Episode 20: Traveling....With Children: Chaos, Meltdowns, and How to actually Survive

    If family trips often feel more stressful than relaxing, you're not alone. Brian and Dave share their real experiences with road trips, flights, and vacations with kids, the good, the bad, and the "never again" moments. In this episode we discuss: Why you should travel with your kids anyway (even when it's hard) Brian's "6 P's" of travel planning and other strategies to reduce chaos What actually matters most — and what doesn't Stories of trips that went great, trips that went sideways, and the unexpected moments that became core memories Special considerations for families with young kids, multiple children, or special needs Whether you're planning a big summer road trip or just dreaming of one, this episode is full of honest, practical advice from two dads who have been there (and survived).   Live every Thursday at 8:00 PM Mountain Time on YouTube, Twitch, Kick, and BitChute. 👉 www.unhingeddadspod.com

    Episode 20: Traveling....With Children: Chaos, Meltdowns, and How to actually Survive

  6. Jul 9

    Episode 19: 5 Weeks of Total Dad Chaos – Brian & Dave Catching Up

    After 5 weeks apart, Brian and Dave finally catch up on all the beautiful chaos of real dad life. Brian's deep in summer dad mode, kids out of school, summer orchestra, daily exercise bootcamp, drafting the kids as work assistants, and pushing everyone with weekly mountain hikes + a big family road trip to Oregon. Dave and family just moved back into their house (repairs still in progress), survived everybody getting sick, and squeezed in a road trip to Libertycon. No scripts. No experts. Just two dads talking about the wins, the exhaustion, the ridiculous moments, and what they're learning along the way. If your summer feels like controlled chaos, you're not alone. Dads what's the biggest chaos happening in your house right now? Drop it in the comments 👇 We read every one. Unhinged Dads Podcast — Real Talk. Zero Filter. #Fatherhood #DadLife #Parenting #SummerDad #UnhingedDads #FamilyChaos #CatchingUp

    Episode 19: 5 Weeks of Total Dad Chaos – Brian & Dave Catching Up

  7. Jun 27

    Episode 18: Why Men & Boys Stopped Reading (And How LitRPG Might Fix It)

    Why have fewer men and boys been reading fiction over the last century? Brian sits down with Malory — PhD researcher studying men's reading habits and author of gritty, action-packed stories like Psycho Marine and Morgan & Merlin — for a wide-ranging conversation. They discuss: • How fiction became culturally "unmasculine" and what that's done to boys • Why LitRPG and progression fantasy are pulling men back into reading • The power of verbs, adventure, and stories that actually hook boys • Raising readers in a screen-dominated world • The importance of letting kids be bored and struggle productively Raw, honest, and full of real-talk dad insights — plus plenty of tangents about fatherhood, skill-building, and what it means to raise capable sons. Guest: Malory | maloryauthor.com 🔴 Unhinged Dads Podcast – Live every Thursday at 8:00 PM Mountain Time 👉 www.unhingeddadspod.com

    Episode 18: Why Men & Boys Stopped Reading (And How LitRPG Might Fix It)

  8. May 29

    Episode 17: Program Design & Perverse Incentives – You Get What You Reward

    Most parents think they're rewarding good behavior…but what if they're actually training their kids to lie, sneak, and hide problems instead? In this episode, Brian and Dave break down how "well-intentioned" rules and rewards often create the exact opposite of what we want. From the famous Cobra Effect in British India to Brian's real-life experience as a safety manager, we explore Goodhart's Law and why your parenting "program" might be backfiring. We discuss: • Why zero-tolerance rules often train kids to become excellent liars • How reward systems can destroy trust and honesty • The difference between controlling your kids and designing better incentives • Practical ways to reward honesty, early problem-reporting, and real responsibility If you've ever wondered why your rules aren't working the way you expected, this episode will make you rethink everything.  What's one rule or reward in your house that might be creating a perverse incentive?  New episodes every Thursday at 8:00 PM Mountain Time. 👉 All Episodes & Show Notes: https://www.unhingeddadspod.org/video... 👉 Support the Show: https://ko-fi.com/unhingeddadspodcast #UnhingedDads #Fatherhood #Parenting #PerverseIncentives #GoodhartLaw #DadLife

    Episode 17: Program Design & Perverse Incentives – You Get What You Reward
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Welcome to the Unhinged Dads Podcast! We're Brian and Dave — two longtime friends navigating the beautiful chaos of fatherhood, with kids ranging from toddlers to teenagers (ages 2 to 18, to be exact). Join us every week as we dive into real talk about life, the universe, and everything — from raising kids in this wild modern world to the unfiltered, slightly unhinged truths about marriage, work, friendships, and trying (and often failing) to suck a little less as dads and humans. No sugarcoating. No perfect-parent BS. Just raw, honest, and often hilarious conversations from guys in the trenches. We go live every Thursday at 8:00 PM Mountain Time on YouTube, Twitch, Kick, and Bitchute. Come hang out, laugh with us, and maybe even feel a little less alone in the dad life.

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    Unhinged Dads Podcast
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
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