The Dad Hat Chronicles Podcast

Ed Rivera
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Ed and Donnie have a couple of opinions, and plenty to talk about.In each episode, we dive into the sports shows and movies we're watching, break down the moments that got us talking, and share our honest takes—whether we agree or completely disagree. Along the way, we catch up on what’s been happening in our own lives, the things keeping us busy, and whatever else happens to come up.It's part sports discussion, part movie and TV talk, and part catching up with friends. No overly serious analysis—just two co-hosts having a good conversation about the things they enjoy.Sports. Movies. Shows. Life. And plenty of opinions in between. The Dad Hat:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedadhat216/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thedadhat216 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPk7lmGqgfNZNS4IM-M8XVw TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedadhat216?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/thedadhat216

  1. 3d ago

    Knuckleball Comeback

    Send us Fan Mail We go live with weekend stories, baseball travel plans, and a fresh rewatch of Brockmire Season 2 Episode 3 “Knuckleball,” where chaos comedy keeps colliding with real consequences. We laugh at the plastic-ice tactics and the New Orleans binge, then get honest about self-sabotage, aging out, and why one last moment can hit harder than a comeback.  • live start hiccups and the autographs mission  • back pain updates, steps goals, and training talk  • Iowa weekend logistics and shout outs to Kelly Robinson and The Minor League Nerd  • sandlot baseball at the Bull Durham site and the injury report  • Brockmire’s career panic when Raj outperforms him in the metrics  • the New Orleans binge, the foursome callback, and Charles quietly keeping the machine running  • Uribe’s knuckleball tryout and the “one more time” dream  • Charles’ analytics-driven fix for Brockmire’s late-inning magic  • Raj’s style versus Brockmire’s substance and why the duo surprisingly works  • Brockmire showing humanity on air and what it reveals about his future  • the Jules doorstep rejection and what it sets up next  Like and subscribe, Dad Hat Chronicles on YouTube, and check us out on TikTok as well.  Support the show Make sure to follow the Dad Hat Chronicles: https://linktr.ee/TheDadHatChronicles

    Knuckleball Comeback

  2. Aug 18

    Platoon Player

    Send us Fan Mail We catch up on the week with timed softball games, travel anxiety, and an MRI waiting game that turns a fun ballpark night into a pain story. Then we review Brockmire Season 2 Episode 2 and track how Charles’s 21st birthday exposes who actually holds the power in their partnership.  • Timed one-hour softball games and what speed does to sports  • Donnie’s MRI, back and hip pain, and trying not to overdo it  • Corporate Media meetup plans for Iowa and the Field of Dreams site  • Wilson Warbirds stadium review including food, layout, kids area, and fireworks  • Brockmire Season 2 Episode 2 plot recap and the “dessert first” theme  • Charles as the real operator behind the podcast and merch machine  • The birthday dinner, family pressure, and Brockmeyer unexpectedly defending Charles  • The money split reveal and what “platoon player” means for their dynamic  • Whether Charles can succeed with or without Brockmire  Go ahead and hit that subscribe button wherever you are watching this, whether on YouTube, TikTok, or Facebook, hit that subscribe button.  Support the show Make sure to follow the Dad Hat Chronicles: https://linktr.ee/TheDadHatChronicles

    Platoon Player

  3. Aug 11

    Brockmire Is Back- The Gateway Game

    Send us Fan Mail We go live with a quick life update, then dive into Brockmire Season 2 Episode 1 and why it snaps us right back into Brockmire’s chaotic world. Brockmire lands in New Orleans with a second chance in baseball while his podcast success clashes with his obsession to get back to the majors. • sandlot baseball stories and the very real aches of getting older  • Brockmire’s move to the New Orleans Craw Daddies and the push to rebuild his broadcasting career  • the apartment cold open and Charles managing the gift basket aftermath  • “Brock Bottom” as a live podcast concept and why it feels like the dream for podcasters  • the meet-and-greet spiral and Brockmire hearing “major league job” as permission to party  • Raj as the clean-cut rival and the PR rep turning the job into a likability contest  • Brockmire trying to game the system and creating a brutal booth disaster  • our own debate on podcasting vs traditional sports media and taking a show on the road  Make sure you hit that subscribe button. Our goal is to get to a thousand followers on each of the platforms that we’re doing the streaming. Spread the word. Support the show Make sure to follow the Dad Hat Chronicles: https://linktr.ee/TheDadHatChronicles

    Brockmire Is Back- The Gateway Game

  4. Aug 4

    Why The Sandlot Still Hits So Hard

    Send us Fan Mail We go live, catch up on sore backs and family weekends, then rewatch The Sandlot and argue over what it really is: a baseball movie or a coming-of-age story that happens to run through a diamond. We dig into the scenes that still hit, the history threads people miss, and why the “sandlot” feeling is harder to find for kids now.  • why we pause Brockmier season two to review a sports movie  • debating “baseball movie” vs “movie with baseball in it”  • nostalgia, friendship, and the one-summer myth that feels real  • Benny’s leadership and the “don’t think, have fun” baseball lesson  • Mr Mertle and the James Earl Jones reveal  • baseball history touches like Hank Aaron, Maury Wills, and the Monarchs hat  • the pool scene, the ending updates, and whether movies should explain everyone’s future  • IMDb goofs, overthinking movies as adults, and protecting the magic  • travel baseball, screens, and why pickup games look different now  Give me your thoughts on this movie, put it in the comments, send me a message, what your thoughts, text me, whatever it is.  Make sure you're following Donnie, make sure you're following me, make sure you're following the Dad High Chronicles on YouTube, on TikTok.  Hit that subscribe button  Support the show Make sure to follow the Dad Hat Chronicles: https://linktr.ee/TheDadHatChronicles

    Why The Sandlot Still Hits So Hard

  5. Jul 15

    The Only Plan Was Beer And It Worked

    Send us Fan Mail We come back live after a rough few weeks and unload the best kind of catch-up: ballpark stories, fitness struggle, and a bunch of sports we cannot stop watching. Then we lock in on the Brockmeyer season one finale, from Joe Buck’s deal to the beer-fueled plan that somehow saves the team and blows up Brockmire’s life.  • getting the show schedule back on track and planning a full World Cup catch-up  • Charlotte Knights ballpark recap, skyline views, food options and a chicken and waffle sandwich verdict  • a daily running streak, Strava tracking and why a painful 5K can still be progress  • Sandlot Goods custom hats, limited quantity, pricing and why quality materials matter  • cleaning the garage to make room for a Japanese kei truck and how YouTube fuels the obsession  • watching anything sports-related, including CFL talk and picking a team  • Brockmire season 1 finale recap, flashback clues and why it feels like a series ending  • Joe Buck cameo, the “deal” to get Brockmeyer back and the crossroads choice  • the ballpark drinking game fundraiser, triple play chaos and the unlikeliest hero moment  • the fracking confrontation scene and the toxic water payoff  • the breakup, the cliffhanger ending and Charles leaving too  Make sure you guys are hitting the the follow button. Make sure to follow us on uh on YouTube.  Support the show Make sure to follow the Dad Hat Chronicles: https://linktr.ee/TheDadHatChronicles

    The Only Plan Was Beer And It Worked

  6. Jun 24

    Old Timers Day

    Send us Fan Mail We bounce from Father’s Day chaos and bargain-bin dad wins to a surprisingly deep Brockmire “Old Timers Day” breakdown that turns broadcaster nostalgia into a brutal what-if. A funeral story collides with a scene so awkward it permanently rewires how we hear “Amazing Grace,” right as the penultimate episode lights the fuse for the season finale.  • Father’s Day sports marathon across soccer, golf and baseball  • New camera hype plus the reality of looking sunburnt on YouTube  • Dad economics of replacing running shoes without spending $190  • Quick apology for the recording delay and getting back on schedule  • Funeral travel, family time and accidentally getting hooked on a pageant  • Brockmire Season 1 Episode 7 recap and why it feels like a turning point  • Joe Buck cameo, why he’s great, and the bigger sports broadcasting conversation  • Brockmire’s identity crisis after seeing how others remember him  • Jules getting mistaken for an escort and the Brian Kenny moment  • Charlie’s booth disaster, the ballpark fire, and what it sets up next  Hit the subscribe button, guys.  Support the show Make sure to follow the Dad Hat Chronicles: https://linktr.ee/TheDadHatChronicles

  7. Jun 9

    Why wear a saddle when you like to feel the horse!!!!!!!!

    Send us Fan Mail We bounce from summer baseball adventures and Sandlot plans to a Brockmire Season 1 Episode 6 rewatch that goes darker than anything so far. We laugh at the one-liners, sit with the uncomfortable themes, and land on why the show works when it stops playing it safe.  • Donnie’s Blue Ridge League report from Greenwood and the Flying Monkeys  • Classic 1968 ballpark details including foul territory and game-day energy  • Merch talk including fitted hats, pullover jerseys, and a strong league logo shirt  • Ed’s local baseball plans plus Devil Dogs updates and turf field worries  • Building “the farm” as a Sandlot-style community ballpark  • Paul’s Fort Collins Foxes night and summer travel baseball planning  • Corporate Media Meetup planning for Iowa plus Field of Dreams on the bucket list  • Brockmire S1E6 themes including Tiki Time, parents, and emotional avoidance  • The abortion storyline handled through satire and a brutally deadpan doctor  • Charles’ booth scene and why some arcs matter less episode-to-episode  • Pedro’s big-family bit and the episode’s best quotes  • The Joe Buck mention and how Brockmire rehabilitates real sports figures  Please, please, please, please, please. If you're going, you're planning on going to the Curved Brim Media Meetup, please contact Kelly Robinson of the Minor League Nerd to let them know so that way we can put tickets aside together so we can all sit together doing the the games, right?  Make sure you hit the uh the subscribe button on YouTube. The reason for that is we are trying to get to a thousand followers on the YouTube channel right now. As it says, we are at 583 followers. Support the show Make sure to follow the Dad Hat Chronicles: https://linktr.ee/TheDadHatChronicles

  8. Jun 2

    We Argue About Ticket Prices Before Recapping Brockmire

    Send us Fan Mail We play a listener voicemail, catch up on our weekend sports stories, and argue about the moment ticket prices cross the line from memorable to ridiculous. Then we dig into Brockmire Season 1 Episode 5 and how the show turns viral outrage, podcast culture, and “authentic” fandom into a weird kind of salvation for a struggling team.  • reacting to a listener voicemail and the “Smitty and Two Legs” joke  • weekend recap with minor league baseball wins, rainouts, and theme nights  • Negro Leagues celebration and why Josh Gibson still matters  • sticker shock on Stanley Cup ticket prices and what we would pay for  • building a home watch party with a projector instead of buying seats  • Brockmire S1E5 highlights from the Heart To Heart parody to the viral clips  • the ASMR rant and how fast internet trends age out  • the podcast and NPR angle with This American Life style fans  • the fracking company threat and how popularity shifts leverage  Make sure you go to YouTube, watch this because we are also here recording this, and hit the subscribe button on YouTube. We are trying to get to a thousand followers on our YouTube channel.  Support the show Make sure to follow the Dad Hat Chronicles: https://linktr.ee/TheDadHatChronicles

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Ed and Donnie have a couple of opinions, and plenty to talk about.In each episode, we dive into the sports shows and movies we're watching, break down the moments that got us talking, and share our honest takes—whether we agree or completely disagree. Along the way, we catch up on what’s been happening in our own lives, the things keeping us busy, and whatever else happens to come up.It's part sports discussion, part movie and TV talk, and part catching up with friends. No overly serious analysis—just two co-hosts having a good conversation about the things they enjoy.Sports. Movies. Shows. Life. And plenty of opinions in between. The Dad Hat:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedadhat216/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thedadhat216 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPk7lmGqgfNZNS4IM-M8XVw TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedadhat216?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/thedadhat216

Information

  • Creator
    Ed Rivera
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    223
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Dad Hat Chronicles Podcast
  • Show Website
    The Dad Hat Chronicles Podcast

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