Irritable Dad Syndrome

Mike and Darin
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Cincinnati's Comedy Podcast!

  1. IDS #297 - Iced Tea and Cottage Cheese

    1D AGO

    IDS #297 - Iced Tea and Cottage Cheese

    Did she get an iced tea… or didn’t she? In Episode 297 of Irritable Dad Syndrome, Mike and Darin turn a simple Skyline drive-thru question into a full-scale debate about grammar, possession, commerce, and the Founding Fathers. When a Skyline employee asks, “Did you get an iced tea?”, Mike insists the correct answer is YES (because payment was made). Darin argues the answer is NO (because there was no iced tea in hand). What follows is spousal alliances, third-party validation, and an official Patreon poll to settle it. But that’s just the beginning. This episode also includes: An accidental F-bomb that forced an emergency episode re-publish and Spotify disruptionThe “firing” of Quality Control Intern NathanA surprise EP drop from U2 and why Mike never saw it comingA custom Top Ten List from former David Letterman writer Gerard MulliganMiddle-aged face recognition anxiety at the gymAlexa developing sarcasmA frozen cottage cheese peanut butter chocolate recipe that allegedly tastes like a healthier Reese’s CupDarin vs. The Unopenable Cheese StickIf you’ve ever: Forgotten someone’s name in publicWon an argument and celebrated too hardOr yelled at AlexaThis episode is for you. 🎧 Listen now at IrritableDadSyndrome.com  🗳️ Patreon members: vote in the official Iced Tea Poll  🎵 Stay through the end for a Johnny Cash-style version of “Kryptonite” (originally by 3 Doors Down) #IrritableDadSyndrome #ComedyPodcast #DadHumor #CincinnatiPodcast #MarriageHumor #GrammarDebate #U2 #DriveThruDebate #PodcastLife #StandUpComedyVibes Support the show Thank you so much for listening to this episode! If you like what we do, please check out our other content! Follow our socials for announcements when we go LIVE and to become part of the show! All episode, videos, and more can be found on our website at: https://www.irritabledadsyndrome.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IrritableDadSyndrome YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@irritabledadsyndrome TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@irritabledadsyndrome Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irritabledadsyndrome/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@irritabledadsyndrome Twitter / X: https://x.com/DadIrritable Tons of bonus and premium content (including archived, uncensored videos of episode recordings, unique merch, and more!) is all on our Patreon page! Join our Patrons today and support our show! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/irritabledadsyndrome

    52 min
  2. IDS #296 - Stop Walking in the Turkey Juice!

    FEB 17

    IDS #296 - Stop Walking in the Turkey Juice!

    Episode 296 of Irritable Dad Syndrome starts with cartoon controversy and ends with a full-blown household catastrophe. After apologizing to surprisingly passionate Voltron fans, Mike and Darin dive into: Super Bowl traditions and whether Monday should be a holidayWhy halftime shows always make people madLip-sync debates and language backlashThe insane production behind modern halftime performancesThe episode shifts gears into movie talk, featuring: Kevin James’ rom-com Solo MioChris Pratt’s thriller MercyA rewatch of The RevenantThen comes the disaster… Mike’s chest freezer dies while storing several frozen turkeys — leading to: A basement filled with the smell of thawing meatTurkey juice leaking toward carpetEmergency removal of a Freon-filled freezerA cleanup operation that feels like a crime sceneAlso this week: The Kroger Story of the Week (Maui Onion Chip shortage)Streaming music generational gapsRemembering the lead singer of Three Doors DownPop culture, parenting, and poultry chaos collide in one of the most unforgettable IDS episodes yet. #ComedyPodcast #DadLife #ParentingHumor #PodcastLife #PopCultureComedy #SuperBowlTalk #HalftimeShow #GenXHumor #MovieTalk #Nostalgia #RealLifeComedy #RelatableHumor #HouseholdDisasters #StorytimePodcast #IrritableDadSyndrome  Support the show Thank you so much for listening to this episode! If you like what we do, please check out our other content! Follow our socials for announcements when we go LIVE and to become part of the show! All episode, videos, and more can be found on our website at: https://www.irritabledadsyndrome.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IrritableDadSyndrome YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@irritabledadsyndrome TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@irritabledadsyndrome Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irritabledadsyndrome/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@irritabledadsyndrome Twitter / X: https://x.com/DadIrritable Tons of bonus and premium content (including archived, uncensored videos of episode recordings, unique merch, and more!) is all on our Patreon page! Join our Patrons today and support our show! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/irritabledadsyndrome

    49 min
  3. IDS #295 - Eating Banana Puddin' With a Horny Rhinoceros

    FEB 10

    IDS #295 - Eating Banana Puddin' With a Horny Rhinoceros

    Episode 295 of Irritable Dad Syndrome brings big changes and even bigger dad energy. The guys announce a retooling of Patreon with new tiers and bonus content on the way — then immediately get sidetracked into stories about coat-stealing spouses, snack obsessions, and grocery store friendships. This week includes:  • Darin’s accidental use of a word you’re not supposed to say (Patreon clip)  • Remembering comedy icon Catherine O’Hara and rewatching Schitt’s Creek • Why kids fight wearing winter coats • A 26-year-old winter jacket saga • A rare Soundgarden vinyl discovery • A quest to convince Kroger to stock banana pudding cream pies • Movie arguments over Tarantino and cult classics • Dentist phone calls that go wildly off topic Everyday dad life, pop culture nostalgia, and stories that spiral into hilarious chaos — exactly what you expect from the basement. #DadLife #ComedyPodcast #ParentingHumor #GenXHumor #GroceryStoreStories #MovieNostalgia #Kroger #Soundgarden #PodcastLife Support the show Thank you so much for listening to this episode! If you like what we do, please check out our other content! Follow our socials for announcements when we go LIVE and to become part of the show! All episode, videos, and more can be found on our website at: https://www.irritabledadsyndrome.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IrritableDadSyndrome YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@irritabledadsyndrome TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@irritabledadsyndrome Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irritabledadsyndrome/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@irritabledadsyndrome Twitter / X: https://x.com/DadIrritable Tons of bonus and premium content (including archived, uncensored videos of episode recordings, unique merch, and more!) is all on our Patreon page! Join our Patrons today and support our show! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/irritabledadsyndrome

    55 min
  4. IDS #294 - Find the Sausage

    FEB 3

    IDS #294 - Find the Sausage

    A snowstorm hits… and suddenly the Midwest decides eggs and sausage are the official currency of survival. In Episode 294 of Irritable Dad Syndrome, the dads break down the grocery store chaos, the tragedy of missing Bob Evans sausage, and the accidental discovery that Italian sausage might be elite breakfast casserole material. Then it’s peak dad mode as they talk about watching The Matrix, The Fugitive, and other classics with their kids — and how seeing your child experience those movies for the first time is one of the best parts of being a dad. Also in this episode:  • TikTok rabbit holes (wood-turning, fake epoxy floors, bizarre trends)  • Walmart small-talk gone weird  • Alexa’s suspicious new voice  • Neighbor food gift one-upmanship  • The funniest movies they’ve ever seen in theaters  • A dad brain-melting question: food in teeth forever or song in head forever? Snow panic, nostalgia, food talk, pop culture, and classic basement dad humor. #DadLife #ComedyPodcast #ParentingHumor #SnowstormLife #MovieNostalgia #GenXHumor #FoodHumor #PopCulturePodcast #MidwestLife Support the show Thank you so much for listening to this episode! If you like what we do, please check out our other content! Follow our socials for announcements when we go LIVE and to become part of the show! All episode, videos, and more can be found on our website at: https://www.irritabledadsyndrome.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IrritableDadSyndrome YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@irritabledadsyndrome TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@irritabledadsyndrome Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irritabledadsyndrome/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@irritabledadsyndrome Twitter / X: https://x.com/DadIrritable Tons of bonus and premium content (including archived, uncensored videos of episode recordings, unique merch, and more!) is all on our Patreon page! Join our Patrons today and support our show! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/irritabledadsyndrome

    56 min
  5. IDS #293 - Why Is This Giraffe All Wet?

    JAN 27

    IDS #293 - Why Is This Giraffe All Wet?

    Why do people get mad at meteorologists when it snows? Why do restaurants think potato chips are an acceptable substitute for fries? And did James Cameron just remake the same Avatar movie again? In Episode 293 of Irritable Dad Syndrome, Mike and Darin go off on weather forecast complainers, recipe websites that never list ingredients, drive-thru ordering disasters, and the mystery of Florida storms that leave giraffes soaking wet. It’s everyday life frustration, movie nerd rants, and food debates — all in one episode. 🎧 Comedy for people who have yelled at the TV during the weather report. #ComedyPodcast #WeatherForecast #DadHumor #FoodRant #TaterTots #AvatarMovie #PopCulturePodcast Support the show Thank you so much for listening to this episode! If you like what we do, please check out our other content! Follow our socials for announcements when we go LIVE and to become part of the show! All episode, videos, and more can be found on our website at: https://www.irritabledadsyndrome.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IrritableDadSyndrome YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@irritabledadsyndrome TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@irritabledadsyndrome Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irritabledadsyndrome/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@irritabledadsyndrome Twitter / X: https://x.com/DadIrritable Tons of bonus and premium content (including archived, uncensored videos of episode recordings, unique merch, and more!) is all on our Patreon page! Join our Patrons today and support our show! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/irritabledadsyndrome

    1h 2m
  6. IDS #292 - The Seven-Fingered Granny

    JAN 20

    IDS #292 - The Seven-Fingered Granny

    In this episode of Irritable Dad Syndrome, the comedy podcast about dads, parenting, pop culture, and confidently bad opinions, Mike and Darin once again prove there are no guardrails. The conversation somehow starts with the disturbing question of whether anyone has ever seen a shaved raccoon and immediately escalates into much bigger concerns — including whether Mike would continue the podcast if Darin suddenly died. (Yes, it gets dark. Yes, it’s funny.) From there, the episode takes a sharp turn into pop culture chaos as the group reveals which member is a surprisingly huge fan of K-Pop Demon Hunters, and debates how it’s even possible to talk about Barry Manilow and Rage Against the Machine in the same conversation without causing structural damage to reality. Spoiler: they absolutely do it anyway. As always, the episode is packed with unfiltered dad humor, ridiculous hypotheticals, and the kind of conversations that only happen when friends have known each other far too long. If you love comedy podcasts about dads, parenting, music arguments, and pop culture whiplash, this episode delivers laughs from start to finish. Listen now and find out how Irritable Dad Syndrome continues to blur the line between nostalgia, modern culture, and complete nonsense. #ComedyPodcast #DadHumor #PopCultureComedy #ParentingPodcast #MusicDebates #AdultHumor #IrritableDadSyndrome Support the show Thank you so much for listening to this episode! If you like what we do, please check out our other content! Follow our socials for announcements when we go LIVE and to become part of the show! All episode, videos, and more can be found on our website at: https://www.irritabledadsyndrome.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IrritableDadSyndrome YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@irritabledadsyndrome TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@irritabledadsyndrome Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irritabledadsyndrome/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@irritabledadsyndrome Twitter / X: https://x.com/DadIrritable Tons of bonus and premium content (including archived, uncensored videos of episode recordings, unique merch, and more!) is all on our Patreon page! Join our Patrons today and support our show! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/irritabledadsyndrome

    59 min
  7. IDS #291 - Chicken Worth Lickin'

    JAN 13

    IDS #291 - Chicken Worth Lickin'

    Everyone remembers Hills Department Store — but not accurately. In this episode of Irritable Dad Syndrome, Mike and Darin revisit childhood retail nostalgia, what Hills was actually like, and why people rewrite memories of the stores they grew up with. A trip down memory lane turns into a comedy-filled reality check. 👉 Dive into the chaos and subscribe for more weekly laughs from Irritable Dad Syndrome. #ComedyPodcast #RetailNostalgia #HillsDepartmentStore #ChildhoodMemories #ObservationalComedy Support the show Thank you so much for listening to this episode! If you like what we do, please check out our other content! Follow our socials for announcements when we go LIVE and to become part of the show! All episode, videos, and more can be found on our website at: https://www.irritabledadsyndrome.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IrritableDadSyndrome YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@irritabledadsyndrome TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@irritabledadsyndrome Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irritabledadsyndrome/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@irritabledadsyndrome Twitter / X: https://x.com/DadIrritable Tons of bonus and premium content (including archived, uncensored videos of episode recordings, unique merch, and more!) is all on our Patreon page! Join our Patrons today and support our show! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/irritabledadsyndrome

    58 min
  8. IDS #290 - Smell My Finger

    JAN 6

    IDS #290 - Smell My Finger

    It’s the first episode of 2026, and Irritable Dad Syndrome starts the year exactly how you’d expect: arguing about food, bodily discomfort, and whether belts are a requirement for civilized society. Mike opens the show in an unusually good mood thanks to upgraded podcast gear and a stir-fry experiment that involved “finding the wetness.” From there, things spiral into accidental over-seasoning disasters, family members politely pretending food is edible, and a surprisingly deep discussion about whether rehearsing the podcast would actually ruin what makes it funny. The episode takes a sharp turn into pop-culture territory with a passionate discussion of Rob Reiner’s legacy, including This Is Spinal Tap, The Princess Bride, When Harry Met Sally, and Stand By Me. We also break down why seeing The Shining in IMAX is a completely different (and far creepier) experience — and why Stanley Kubrick might have been a genius and a menace. Along the way, we cover: Why belts may be essential for both warmth and continued employmentCBD balm misadventures during a snowstormExtreme cold camping videos and the one question no one ever answersTikTok doom-scrolling and algorithm chaosParenting, working out with your kids, and getting called out for cheating on the treadmillIt’s a long episode packed with classic IDS tangents, accidental philosophy, and at least one sentence that should never be said inside a yurt. Support the show Thank you so much for listening to this episode! If you like what we do, please check out our other content! Follow our socials for announcements when we go LIVE and to become part of the show! All episode, videos, and more can be found on our website at: https://www.irritabledadsyndrome.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IrritableDadSyndrome YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@irritabledadsyndrome TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@irritabledadsyndrome Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irritabledadsyndrome/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@irritabledadsyndrome Twitter / X: https://x.com/DadIrritable Tons of bonus and premium content (including archived, uncensored videos of episode recordings, unique merch, and more!) is all on our Patreon page! Join our Patrons today and support our show! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/irritabledadsyndrome

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Cincinnati's Comedy Podcast!

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  • Creator
    Mike and Darin
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    300
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Irritable Dad Syndrome
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