

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 5, 2024 • 60min
DadChat: The Voice of Youth feat. Keaton
For this week's DadChat, Nate and Francis join former Trashfuture intern and friend of the show Keaton to discuss what it's actually like being 18 in 2024, and why the iron law of nostalgia means that kids are now playing 2000s music at parties under the guise of classic throwback jams. We come out of the experience feeling enlightened and very, very old.

Aug 1, 2024 • 10min
Disney's Mulan 1998 (Feat Eric of Soundtracker) *Preview*
Eric Peacock from the podcast Soundtracker joins Francis to talk about the Disney movie Mulan. The Music! The violence! The talking dragon voiced by Eddie Murphy. Strap in and we'll make a man out of you! This is a preview of our bonus episodes. To get this and more sign up here - https://www.patreon.com/posts/mulan-1998-feat-109104830 Listen to Eric's show about movie soundtracks here - https://x.com/Soundtracker_

Jul 28, 2024 • 1h 1min
DadChat: Baby’s Gone Mobile
For this week’s episode, Nate and Francis discuss how to manage when your kids (like all kids) show poor impulse control, Nate’s recent experiences in the Netherlands, and how the game changes when your baby suddenly learns how to crawl. We very much hope you enjoy. Like Hell of a Way? Check out our Patreon and get hundreds of hours of bonus content dating all the way back to 2017: www.patreon.com/hellofawaytodie *SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT* We now have a storefront to sell the patches, buttons, and magnets that we also give out as flair for our $10 tier. Buy some sweet gear here: https://www.hellofawaytodie.com/shop We have a YouTube channel now -- subscribe here and get sweet videos from us in which we yell in our cars like true veterans: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwlHZpNTz-h6aTeQiJrEDKw You can follow the show on Twitter here: @HellOfAWay Follow Nate here: @inthesedeserts Follow Francis here: @ArmyStrang

Jul 21, 2024 • 1h 3min
DadChat: Build Me A Computer
Nate and Francis are back for another dadchat, this time discussing: does an appeal to fairness help subtly encourage your kid to not trust cops? Does it count as vacation if you get sick? And have you ever built a computer from scratch? Like Hell of a Way? Check out our Patreon and get hundreds of hours of bonus content dating all the way back to 2017: www.patreon.com/hellofawaytodie *SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT* We now have a storefront to sell the patches, buttons, and magnets that we also give out as flair for our $10 tier. Buy some sweet gear here: https://www.hellofawaytodie.com/shop We have a YouTube channel now -- subscribe here and get sweet videos from us in which we yell in our cars like true veterans: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwlHZpNTz-h6aTeQiJrEDKw You can follow the show on Twitter here: @HellOfAWay Follow Nate here: @inthesedeserts Follow Francis here: @ArmyStrang

Jul 18, 2024 • 7min
The Hoosier Life *Preview*
A surprising amount of towns in Indiana will give you money to move there. As our resident Hoosier, Nate takes Francis around the state to point out everywhere you shouldn't live Get the entire episode here - https://www.patreon.com/posts/hoosier-life-108260443

Jul 14, 2024 • 39min
What a Hell of a Way to Rebrand
This week we're talking rebrands. The same show as you know it, but soon to be What a Hell of a Way to Dad. Also, the overlooked technical, Disney World changes to their disability access pass, and more You can get any of the items showcased in this video at https://www.hellofawaytodie.com/shop

Jul 7, 2024 • 54min
DadChat: Hawaii Foods Edition
Nate and Francis reconvene for a DadChat on the topic of upcoming vacations and all the incredible things you can eat in Hawaii. Undying love for lilikoi? Check. A deep dive into the origins of li hing mui mango? Check. Odes to the wonderment of 7-11 foods? It’s all there. Like Hell of a Way? Check out our Patreon and get hundreds of hours of bonus content dating all the way back to 2017: www.patreon.com/hellofawaytodie *SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT* We now have a storefront to sell the patches, buttons, and magnets that we also give out as flair for our $10 tier. Buy some sweet gear here: https://www.hellofawaytodie.com/shop We have a YouTube channel now -- subscribe here and get sweet videos from us in which we yell in our cars like true veterans: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwlHZpNTz-h6aTeQiJrEDKw You can follow the show on Twitter here: @HellOfAWay Follow Nate here: @inthesedeserts Follow Francis here: @ArmyStrang

Jul 1, 2024 • 11min
Deadliest Warrior Yakuza vs Mafia (Feat Brigham Young Money) *Preview*
This month Jordan and Greg from Brigham Young Money join Francis to watch a faceoff between the Japanese Yakuza and American Mafia. Get the full episode by signing up at the $5 level of the Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/posts/107262756 Get your weekly dose of Utah news, politics, and favorite Crumbl cookies here http://brighamyoungmoney.com/

Jun 28, 2024 • 44min
Russian Honeypots Feat Steve Beynon
This week Francis talks to Steve Beynon about his reporting on On base child care, Solders getting fooled by Russian Honeypots, and Dining Facilities looking like Airport food kiosks

Jun 25, 2024 • 53min
Hell of a News Roundup: Our friend the Bradley
This is the audio portion of youtube. See the video here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7QJiE1CBY4&ab_channel=WhataHellofaWaytoDie This week Francis shows off his second hand pickups, watches a Bradley Fighting Vehicle throw hands, and looks for more ways to expand the show.