

What a Hell of a Way to Dad
What a Hell of a Way to Dad
Francis and Nate bring you weekly dad chats, plotting the growth of their daughters and themselves. Episodes are interspersed with interviews with various authors and journalists. The hosts are both veterans, so also expect a lot of meandering stories
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Aug 21, 2025 • 58min
DadChat: The Rats, Kats, and Bats tour
This week Francis took his daughter to her first punk/psychobilly/ska show. Jack and Francis discuss some of their favorite live shows for kids and adults New updates to the Podcast Attic. Uranium glass, Japanese toys and drinkware added. Don't wait because when it's sold, it's gone - https://whatahellofawaytodad.com/collections/podcast-attic

Aug 14, 2025 • 39min
Lauren and the Art of Sandwich Rotation
Sandwich rotator Lauren joins Francis to discuss sandwiches and the rotation of them. We talk about the trials and tribulations of sandwich art, from the Subway ad that couldn't get off the ground, to the kids singing about BLTs Check out the spinning sandwiches on Lauren's site - https://rotatingsandwiches.com/ Follow Lauren on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/lauren.rotatingsandwiches.com New updates to the Podcast Attic. Uranium glass, Japanese toys and drinkware added. Don't wait because when it's sold, it's gone - https://whatahellofawaytodad.com/collections/podcast-attic

Aug 7, 2025 • 48min
DadChat: Hey Dad Extravaganza
Jack is back on the show, bringing his years of expertise with kids to answer your questions. We talk about letting go of grudges, what makes music dad rock, kids swearing, and our coffee rituals. If you like this, there's more to discover on the Patreon. Our patreons get access to bonus episodes, exclusive videos, monthly raffles, and more! Sign up an any level today - patreon.com/Hellofawaytodie

Jul 31, 2025 • 59min
DadChat: In the splash zone of the Waterworld Stunt Show
Jack is back on the show. We talk about sleeping with polar bears, smoking business weed, the Italian countryside, and Waterworld Stuntshows Sign up for the Patreon and get exclusive episodes, videos, and more! At the ten dollar level you'll get access to our care package going out in August. There will also be monthly raffles for everyone signed up at any level - patreon.com/Hellofawaytodie

Jul 24, 2025 • 49min
DadChat: Don't Lick the Knives
This week Francis and Nate talk about child care in the 90s, British Dennis the Menace and problematic favs. Sign up for the Patreon and get exclusive episodes, videos, and more! At the ten dollar level you'll get access to our care package going out in August. There will also be monthly raffles for everyone signed up at any level - patreon.com/Hellofawaytodie

Jul 22, 2025 • 5min
Zoo Crew News Hour: No one has been guiltier -Preview-
This month the boys are talking Epstein files. Who is, isn't, and probably will be on the list This is a preview of out bonus content. To get the whole episode sign up any any level of the Patreon. If you sign up at the 10$ level before August, you'll get our quarterly care package. Each quarter you'll get patches, stickers, magnets, whatever I've designed and printed. Many will be exclusive to the Patreon, so you won't get it anywhere else https://www.patreon.com/Hellofawaytodie

Jul 16, 2025 • 53min
DadChat: Where did you go to High School?
This week Francis and Nate talk about playing high school sports, being in high school punk bands, and going to high school reunions. If you like this and are craving more, Subscribe to our Patreon and get access to more than eight years of bonus content. Three new episodes a month- https://www.patreon.com/Hellofawaytodie Check out the store, new updates every week - https://whatahellofawaytodad.com/

Jul 14, 2025 • 4min
Road trip: Worlds Largest -Preview-
This week Carey and Francis talk about the midwest love for the Worlds Largest items. From belt buckles, four different largest balls of twine, to a whole city in Illinois dedicated to being your one stop shop of giant things. To get the full episode, sign up today at https://www.patreon.com/Hellofawaytodie Sign up this month at the $10 level and get the next care package before it goes out in August! New designs, old designs, and some things that aren't even in the store yet. New care packages every quarter

Jul 10, 2025 • 53min
Dadchat: You'll shoot your eye out
This week Francis and Nate talk about shooting Roman Candles at each other, chores for children, the glory of a full sized dishwasher, and fly tipping. We also answer some of your Ask a Dad questions about our junk (drawers) If you like this and are craving more, Subscribe to our Patreon and get access to more than eight years of bonus content. Three new episodes a month- https://www.patreon.com/Hellofawaytodie Check out the store, new updates every week - https://whatahellofawaytodad.com/

Jul 3, 2025 • 46min
DadChat: Video killed the Podcast Star
This week Francis and Nate lament the rise of video podcasting, Indiana mountain ranges, and rifle through the National Lampoons Filmography If you like this and are craving more, Subscribe to our Patreon and get access to more than eight years of bonus content. Three new episodes a month- https://www.patreon.com/Hellofawaytodie Check out the store, new updates every week - https://whatahellofawaytodad.com/