Irritable Dad Syndrome

Mike and Darin
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Cincinnati's Comedy Podcast!

  1. IDS #304 - Somebody Dropped an F-Bomb at Easter

    5D AGO

    IDS #304 - Somebody Dropped an F-Bomb at Easter

    In Episode 304 of Irritable Dad Syndrome, Mike and Darin bring the chaos with a story that starts at Easter dinner and spirals into one of the funniest moments in show history. Let’s just say… it wasn’t who you’d expect.  But that’s just the beginning. The guys revisit the legacy of Right Said Fred, debate whether a houseguest has secret beef with Darin, and absolutely torch Blade Runner in one of their most honest movie reviews yet. Meanwhile:  Krispy Kreme commits the ultimate betrayal (RIP lemon-filled 🍩)  A Burger King fry change sparks relationship tension  Mike returns to Ohio University and reminisces his entire college experience  A Kroger shopper turns a grocery run into a Cypress Hill concert  And yes… Rush fans get fired up over the band keeping their name It’s nostalgia, family chaos, food rage, and classic IDS randomness—all in one episode. 🎧 Listen now and find out:  Who dropped the F-bomb  Why Krispy Kreme is “dead to Darin”  And whether Blade Runner actually holds up  #ComedyPodcast #IrritableDadSyndrome #PodcastLife #FunnyPodcast #DadHumor #FamilyStories #EasterFails #BladeRunner #MovieReview #90sNostalgia #FastFoodFails #KrispyKreme #BurgerKing #CollegeMemories #RushBand #GenXHumor #StorytellingPodcast #RelatableContent #CincinnatiPodcast #PopCultureComedy  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
  2. IDS #303 - Uber Has a Nice Peter

    APR 7

    IDS #303 - Uber Has a Nice Peter

    Episode 303 of Irritable Dad Syndrome features April Fool’s Day chaos, a trip to Chicago to pick up a new car, and an unforgettable Uber ride with a driver named Peter. Along the way, Mike and Darin share stories about a double date at a Lord of the Rings candlelight concert, restaurant mishaps, senior moments, and why some people seem to know way too much about knots. The episode also dives into pop culture with thoughts on Project Hail Mary, music talk about Keith Urban and Rush, and a completely reasonable (and definitely accurate) discussion about whether the moon is flat. As always, it’s a mix of dad life, everyday frustrations, and hilarious observations that spiral into something completely unexpected. 🔥 In This Episode  April Fool’s Day prank that actually worked  Chicago trip and meeting Uber driver Peter  Project Hail Mary discussion  LOTR candlelight concert double date  Restaurant disasters and senior moments  People who know way too much about knots  The moon is flat (apparently)  Keith Urban yacht rock and Rush talk  After show bloopers #IrritableDadSyndrome #ComedyPodcast #DadHumor #FunnyPodcast #PodcastComedy #StorytellingPodcast #PopCulture #EverydayLife #RelatableHumor #ChicagoTrip #AprilFools #MusicTalk 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
  3. IDS #302 - Hiding The Spam

    MAR 31

    IDS #302 - Hiding The Spam

    Episode 302 of Irritable Dad Syndrome features the end of an era as Mike’s Kia finally dies—along with a series of everyday dad problems that spiral into comedy gold. From dealing with a broken car and buying a new one online to discovering that even thieves don’t want the old Kia, the dads share stories that perfectly capture the chaos of real life. The episode also includes:  Movie sequels so bad they ruin the original  A revisit of the classic thriller Misery Confusing TikTok trends that refuse to go away  Household food battles over pizza and Spam  Tech frustrations with TVs and settings  A perfectly timed (and very public) burp in the woods 🔥 In This Episode  The death of the Kia and buying a new car online  When bad sequels ruin great movies  Revisiting Misery and why it still works  TikTok trends that make zero sense  Food wars: pizza, leftovers, and hidden Spam  TV settings and tech frustration  Anniversary trip stories and public embarrassment #IrritableDadSyndrome #ComedyPodcast #DadHumor #FunnyPodcast #PodcastComedy #DadLife #RelatableHumor #PopCulture #MovieTalk #TikTokTrends #HomeLife #FamilyLife  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
  4. IDS #301 Leonardo Dicaprio's Mustache

    MAR 24

    IDS #301 Leonardo Dicaprio's Mustache

    Leonardo DiCaprio has a mustache—and somehow… it works. In Episode 301 of Irritable Dad Syndrome, Mike and Darin try to make sense of this disturbing development while diving into Oscars commentary, movie reviews, and the modern theater experience. Darin delivers a hilarious (and brutal) breakdown of the Netflix movie Becky, a film so bad it becomes unintentionally entertaining . Meanwhile, the guys debate whether Hollywood has completely lost touch with audiences—especially when it comes to overpriced movie tickets and streaming releases. They also tackle:  How to fix the Oscars (and why they’re still too long)  The IMAX showdown between Avengers: Doomsday and Dune 3 A Netflix documentary exposing the “manosphere”  The psychology of bombing—on stage and in real life  A Kroger encounter that goes horribly, hilariously wrong  Getting caught sneaking drinks into a movie theater Plus, a deep dive into Leonardo DiCaprio’s career, his acting range, and why his mustache might be the most controversial thing in Hollywood right now. 🎧 Listen now and dive into 300+ episodes at IrritableDadSyndrome.com  🎁 Want bonus audio, uncensored content, and exclusive perks? Join the Patreon! #ComedyPodcast #LeonardoDiCaprio #Oscars #MovieReview #NetflixMovies #PodcastLife #StandUpComedy #MovieTheater #Dune3 #AvengersDoomsday #FunnyPodcast #PopCulture #IDS  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

    57 min
  5. IDS #300 - Juggling and Jiggling (w/ Chris Michel and Jason Durbin)

    MAR 17

    IDS #300 - Juggling and Jiggling (w/ Chris Michel and Jason Durbin)

    Episode 300! In This Episode Celebrating Episode 300 of Irritable Dad Syndrome with Jason Durbin and Chris Michel.Iced Tea Debate ResultsHow Do You Make a Grilled Cheese SandwichJuggling and JigglingDarin Rescued The U2 Propaganda Issue from War Torn ChicagoThe PedwayDarin Called Darlin'Florida Man Abducted By Dolphins Building an Underwater CityRaising GirlsThe Matrix and HeatChris Thought Mike Was a CelebrityAlexa Getting Sassy AgainListen to Irritable Dad Syndrome New episodes every Tuesday featuring hilarious real-life stories, pop culture nostalgia, and the everyday absurdities of life. #IrritableDadSyndrome #ComedyPodcast #DadHumor #PodcastComedy #StorytellingPodcast #FunnyPodcast #ComedyTalk #GenXHumor #StandUpStyleComedy #PodcastLife #MilestoneEpisode #Episode300  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 11m
  6. IDS #299 - The Solid Gold Water Heater

    MAR 10

    IDS #299 - The Solid Gold Water Heater

    Episode 299 of Irritable Dad Syndrome finds Mike and Darin celebrating the end of the 200-episode era while sharing stories about seeing Nine Inch Nails live, revisiting classic comedy movies, and dealing with one of the most shocking plumbing quotes imaginable. After attending a powerful Nine Inch Nails concert in Columbus, the dads debate the lasting impact of Trent Reznor’s music, the legendary Johnny Cash cover of “Hurt,” and the strange experience of hearing songs live that you never appreciated on the album. Meanwhile, Darin discovers his basement water heater is leaking—which leads to an unbelievable $11,000 quote from a plumber before a second opinion saves the day. The episode also includes: A revisit of the Gene Wilder and Richard Pryor comedy Stir CrazyListener questions about hot dogs, Elvis, and U2Reflections on nearly five years of podcastingAs Episode 300 approaches, Mike and Darin reflect on how Irritable Dad Syndrome has become a running diary of their lives—one ridiculous story at a time. Listen now and get ready for the milestone 300th episode next week. #NineInchNails #JohnnyCash #ConcertStories #ComedyPodcast #DadHumor #FunnyPodcast #WaterHeater #HomeRepair #HomeOwnership #GeneWilder #RichardPryor 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

    40 min
  7. IDS #298 - The Spiffy Nibbler

    MAR 3

    IDS #298 - The Spiffy Nibbler

    This week’s Irritable Dad Syndrome is a real barn burner. Episode 298 is a special collection of deleted stories, outtakes, and previously recorded segments that spiral from Weather Channel rants to dream anxiety about sketching Johnny Bench — and somehow land on “Hank the Sesame Street Bigot.” In this episode:  • Why every Weather Channel alert feels like the apocalypse  • A Mini Cooper powered entirely by orange juice  • The brilliance of the Imperial March and orchestral “jam sessions”  • Calling Walmart Vision Center during a “medical emergency”  • Darin’s Johnny Bench dream disaster  • Comfort movies like The Shawshank Redemption  • Favstar-era Twitter joke notebooks  • Glow-in-the-dark toothpaste, Invisible Turkey, and Perverted Squirrel Dad life. Pop culture. Nostalgia. Tangents that collapse mid-sentence. Classic Irritable Dad Syndrome chaos. #DadLife #ComedyPodcast #PopCultureHumor #GenXHumor #JohnnyBench #StarWars #WalmartStories #PodcastComedy 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

    35 min
  8. IDS #297 - Iced Tea and Cottage Cheese

    FEB 24

    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
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Cincinnati's Comedy Podcast!

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  • Creator
    Mike and Darin
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    307
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Irritable Dad Syndrome
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