Hey Dad!

Mango Joel Chris
  • 5.0 (2)
  • Parenting
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Join Mango, Chris, and Joel as they navigate the hilarious ups and downs of dad life—because parenting isn’t just a job; it’s a comedy show! Listen in as they dive into the chaos of life, kids, and current events, all while trying to figure out who peed on the couch this time. You’ll love their quirky banter and awkward moments because let’s face it, nothing says “dad” like tripping over a toy while trying to sound smart! Tune in for the laughs and maybe even some questionable advice!

  1. 17h ago

    Dad Life, Politics, and the Wild Stories in Between EP: 67

    Joel and Mango trade stories about family life, travel plans, golf, and home projects before getting into bigger topics: how parents navigate kids’ privacy on social media, what they expect from political leaders, and why men should pay attention to their health. A surprising story about a man discovering breast cancer after a guys’ trip leads to a heartfelt reminder that men can get breast cancer too. Along the way, the conversation takes a few hilarious detours into horse shows, hangovers, and the quirks of dad life. You Can Reach US at: HeyDadHD@aol.com Watch us on Youtube @HeyDadCast Find us on Facebook HeyDadHD on X @HeydadHD Instagram @Heydad_HD and TikTok @HeyDadHD Leave us a comment on Spotify.

  2. Oct 6

    How a Border Mix-Up Turned Into a Four-Hour Hotel Refund Battle. Ep:66

    A border mistake turns into a full-blown travel disaster, a six-year-old’s tooth grows in the most impossible place imaginable, and a high school teacher’s scandal gets unpacked with zero subtlety. If you like chaotic real-life stories, gross medical oddities, and unfiltered dad-level commentary, this episode delivers all three fast. Mango and Joel kick things off with the kind of absurd conversation that only starts with a second-date quote like, “eating ain’t cheating,” then quickly spirals into a vacation story that goes from “let’s go to Canada” to “we can’t cross the border” in record time. What follows is a four-hour battle with hotels, travel points, real IDs, and enough customer service runaround to make anyone scream into the void. Then the episode takes a hard turn into the bizarre with a truly first-of-its-kind medical case: a tooth growing near a kid’s eye. Yes, really. The guys react to the ectopic tooth case, compare it to other freakish medical anomalies, and somehow turn that into a conversation about what every teenage boy is really thinking about at sixteen. From there, the episode gets even more jaw-dropping with the story of a former Texas teacher who had sexual relationships with teenage boys and somehow avoided a felony conviction. Mango and Joel unpack the legal outcome, the wildly different views from the boy’s divorced parents, and why the whole thing feels as shocking as it is wrong. The conversation keeps rolling through poison ivy disasters, golf-trip bragging rights, slot-machine luck, steak preferences, AI buddies named Mitch, and whether a Renaissance fair is worth $45 when free beer and meat are on the table. It’s classic Hey Dad: wildly off-track, unexpectedly honest, and full of the kind of banter that makes you feel like you’re sitting at the table with them. You Can Reach US at: HeyDadHD@aol.com Watch us on Youtube @HeyDadCast Find us on Facebook HeyDadHD on X @HeydadHD Instagram @Heydad_HD and TikTok @HeyDadHD Leave us a comment on Spotify.

    How a Border Mix-Up Turned Into a Four-Hour Hotel Refund Battle. Ep:66

  3. Sep 21

    Why the 90s Feel So Strange When You Look Back Now. Is HexClad a Scam? Ep:65

    Mango and Joel discuss why declining birth rates may be about changing ideas of freedom not just money. They also share honest and hilarious stories about parenting, HexClad pans, bourbon, bad golf, and the strange things that used to feel normal in the ’90s, from video stores and smoking sections to disposable cameras and knocking on a friend’s door. You Can Reach US at: HeyDadHD@aol.com Watch us on Youtube @HeyDadCast Find us on Facebook HeyDadHD on X @HeydadHD Instagram @Heydad_HD and TikTok @HeyDadHD Leave us a comment on Spotify.

  4. Sep 14

    What Kids Teach You About Discipline, Headbutts, And Chaos Ep: 64

    What do breakfast, burnout, AI doom, and billionaire conspiracy meetings have in common? This episode starts as a chaotic dad chat and turns into a brutally funny, surprisingly honest conversation about parenting, money, modern life, and the weird ways adults justify everything. Joel and Mango cover bedtime battles, screen time, discipline, fasting and pizza, boat problems, ski trips, school fundraisers, streaming costs, AI fears, secret societies, and questionable tax write-offs. It’s candid, chaotic, and relatable—perfect for anyone who enjoys unfiltered dad banter and conversations that somehow end up everywhere at once. You Can Reach US at: HeyDadHD@aol.com Watch us on Youtube @HeyDadCast Find us on Facebook HeyDadHD on X @HeydadHD Instagram @Heydad_HD and TikTok @HeyDadHD Leave us a comment on Spotify.

  5. Sep 7

    Dad Talk: From School to Tech to Jobs EP: 63

    Joel is out today. Mango and Chris are on the Mics with Back-to-school chaos, job-market anxiety, and the strange way nostalgia hits when you’re raising kids in 2026. Mango and Chris unpack the real cost of sports parenting, why school mornings get brutal fast, and how a simple kid book program from Dolly Parton has quietly become one of the best gifts for young families. They also get into the August jobs report, the flood of temporary hiring, and what’s really happening on the roads as trucking safety, CDL crackdowns, and long-haul pressure keep making headlines. If you’ve ever wondered how much of the economy runs on the backs of exhausted drivers, this conversation pulls the curtain back. Along the way, Mango and Chris compare Apple vs Samsung, laugh through the absurdity of reality TV, and even spiral into a Sesame Street memory that goes from wholesome to weird in seconds. It’s funny, sharp, and full of the kind of unfiltered dad conversation that makes the time fly. Perfect for parents, anyone tracking the job market, and listeners who like their news with a side of chaos, parenting, and random 90s-era nostalgia. You can find us at: HeyDadHD@aol.com Find us on Facebook HeyDadHD on X @HeydadHD Instagram @Heydad_HD and TikTok @HeyDadHD Leave us a comment on Spotify

  6. Aug 31

    From Hockey Mic to Dad Life to Stand Up: JT Szabo on Comedy, Foster Care, and Chaos Ep:62

    In this episode of Hey Dad, Mango and Joel sit down with JT Szabo for a hilarious, honest conversation about fatherhood, foster care, hockey, comedy, and the chaos of raising kids. JT shares stories from his career behind the mic, his unexpected journey into stand-up, and the life-changing realities of fostering and adopting children with special needs. It’s funny, raw, and surprisingly heartfelt, a dad conversation that goes far beyond the usual. We had a slight problem with losing video from JT but the conversation keep going. You can reach us: HeyDadHD@aol.com Find us on Facebook HeyDadHD on X @HeydadHD Instagram @Heydad_HD and TikTok @HeyDadHD Leave us a comment on Spotify.

  7. Aug 24

    The Stroller Video That Sparked a Whole Parenting Argument Ep:61

    Some people think a 10-year-old should be handed a front-row concert spot. Others think first come, first serve means first come, first serve. This episode gets messy fast as Mango, Chris, and Joel unpack the viral concert showdown, then take it all the way into the bigger questions: when does standing your ground make you an a*****e, and when does recording everything make the situation worse?The guys also break down a separate clip of a mom forcefully putting her kid into a stroller, and the conversation quickly turns into a debate about context, camera angles, and why a 30-second video can make everyone look guilty. From there, the episode spirals into the kind of side conversations listeners love - county fairs, overpriced ride bands, bad breakfast burritos, and the very real pain of waking up too early for Sonic.You’ll hear Mango, Chris, and Joel debate: Whether the concert mom was wrong to refuse a child her front-row spotWhy “we just saw the video” is never the whole storyHow social media turns every public moment into a public trialWhy school, homework, homeschooling, and “show your work” still have everyone annoyedWhat a generation raised on instant gratification is losingWhy the guys think money, debt, and free income would change behavior over timeMango brings the hot takes and the analogies, Chris leans into the practical parent perspective, and Joel keeps pushing the conversation toward the bigger picture. By the end, they’re arguing about whether people are getting smarter, lazier, or just more distracted by the technology in their hands.If you like chaotic debates that start with concert drama and end with society, debt, education, and why fast passes cost way too much, this one is for you. Funny, unfiltered, and way more philosophical than it has any right to be. You can find us at: HeyDadHD@aol.com Find us on Facebook HeyDadHD on X @HeydadHD Instagram @Heydad_HD and TikTok @HeyDadHD Leave us a comment on Spotify

  8. Aug 12

    Why Family Time, Overtime, and Holidays Are More Complicated Than They Look Ep:60

    Canadian wildfire smoke, broken internet, and one brutal question: why do so many people stay stuck blaming everything except themselves? Mango and Chris come in hot with a conversation that starts with holidays, family, and work-life balance, then turns into a sharp, funny breakdown of accountability, money, excuses, and the habits that keep people broke, frustrated, and spinning their wheels. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re genuinely trapped - or just making the choices that lead to feeling trapped - this one will hit. You can Reach us at: HeyDadHD@aol.com Find us on Facebook HeyDadHD on X @Heydad111137 Instagram @Heydad_HD and TikTok @HeyDadHD Leave us a comment on Spotify

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Join Mango, Chris, and Joel as they navigate the hilarious ups and downs of dad life—because parenting isn’t just a job; it’s a comedy show! Listen in as they dive into the chaos of life, kids, and current events, all while trying to figure out who peed on the couch this time. You’ll love their quirky banter and awkward moments because let’s face it, nothing says “dad” like tripping over a toy while trying to sound smart! Tune in for the laughs and maybe even some questionable advice!

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  • Creator
    Mango Joel Chris
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    68
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Mango Joel Chris
  • Show Website
    Hey Dad!