Dear Old Dads

The dads talk about hobby shaming, embracing diverse hobbies, the joys of fishing with dad, and contrasting reactions to movies.

Eli recently came across a wedding-related post on r/AITA and the guys hash out whether or not the couple is the asshole. Who is a wedding for? Also, Eli subjects Tom and Thomas to the worst wedding vows ever so now you all must be subjected to it too. For extended episodes, bonus content, and most importantly, for an AD FREE SHOW, make sure to pledge on Patreon! Join the Facebook Group! facebook.com/groups/dearolddads For comments, email thedads@dearolddads.com Follow us on Twitter: @DearOldDads Facebook Page: Dear Old Dads on Facebook

The hosts discuss when parents don't like their child's partner and how to handle it. They share personal stories and explore different approaches to giving advice. They also touch on the challenges of a serious relationship at a young age and offer funny parenting anecdotes.

The podcast explores the concept of gratitude during a Thanksgiving special, discussing the tradition of sharing gratitude at Thanksgiving, the power of gratitude in parenting, the impact of gratitude on mental health, and the balance between appreciating one's life and the suffering in the world. The hosts also share personal experiences with depression, strategies to instill gratitude in children, and their favorite musician.

A dad's life is thrown into chaos when an email arrives about an accelerated learning program. The podcast discusses standardized testing, academic pressure and anxiety for top schools, challenges of standardized testing, and effectiveness of gifted and talented programs in education.

The dads discuss subjects that should be mandatory in school, such as survival skills, social etiquette, racism, personal finance, public speaking, car maintenance, and stress management. They emphasize the importance of social skills in the workplace and basic home repair skills. They also debate the necessity of public speaking as a mandatory requirement in college. The podcast explores ways to reduce the fear of public speaking, the benefits of social etiquette training, and challenges in giving condolences as an atheist.

Haunted audio, fun quiz answers, struggles of parenting, visual averages, humorous house hunting, movie discussion, Tom's mom as a Spanish teacher and retirement

The hosts reflect on their high school experiences and the importance of participating in social events, even for introverts. They discuss the impact of social engagement on one's life and the challenges of motivating teenagers. They also share personal experiences on making new friends and creating meaningful connections. The chapter explores the speakers' reflections on how the pandemic has impacted their social life and the importance of modeling friendships for their kids.

The dads discuss their experiences with school boards, including vetting candidates and navigating meetings. They also touch on virtual schooling challenges, controversy over the Gong Show revival, and the challenges of running for school board. Humorous anecdotes and promotion of other podcasts are included.

This podcast explores the topic of unplanned pregnancies and discusses men's role in the decisions made by their partners. It also touches on societal pressure and the need for non-toxic conversations about pregnancy and parenting. The speakers delve into the ethical implications of parenthood and the responsibility towards the child. They also discuss the differences between idealistic moral judgments and practical decision-making in our everyday lives.