

Dear Old Dads
Eli Bosnick, Thomas Smith, Tom Curry
Hey kids, get ON our lawn! Dear old Dads is a podcast examining and deconstructing all things Dad. From parenting to patriarchy; manning the grill to manning up; Dear Old Dads asks – what even is a dad anyway? What does it mean to be a good man in today's world? What should it mean? Listen along as we definitely find the correct, concise answers to all these questions and more!
Featuring Eli Bosnick, Thomas Smith, and Tom Curry!
Featuring Eli Bosnick, Thomas Smith, and Tom Curry!
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Mar 31, 2023 • 60min
DOD49: HYDRATE HYDRATE HYDRATE
Today's episode is about hydration... eventually. 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

Mar 29, 2023 • 49min
DOD48: Which One Is Your Favorite
It may be a bit of a taboo among parents, but do we have a favorite kid? Should we feel bad about that? Should we tell that kid directly that they aren't our favorite like Tom's dad probably did? 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

Mar 24, 2023 • 47min
DOD47: Tom's Entire Family Has Plague
Tom cursed himself last week by talking about how he and his family had avoided COVID because HOOO BOY does his entire family have COVID! We talk kids, doctors and health stuff, and also the challenges of parenting in a divorce situation. 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

Mar 17, 2023 • 51min
DOD46: Wrestling with Kids Known and Unknown
We're back! Ok I know it has already seemed like we're back, but this was actually the first episode recorded in March. We're catching up to real time. So it's a bit of a grab bag of things with a minor wrestling theme. Oh and a horrible Tom story, as always. It's so good to be back! 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

Mar 10, 2023 • 1h 3min
DOD45: How to Fight
Tom gives us some pointers on how to win your typical carwash fight club. No just kidding. This one is about having fights/arguments/disagreements with your partner. Is it healthy? How much is healthy? Is it unhealthy to NOT fight? For extended episodes, bonus content, and 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

Mar 3, 2023 • 46min
DOD44: YOUR Mom Has ADHD! heh
Thomas has gone through a medical labyrinth that led him to an epiphany about his family. This one's pretty raw, especially the bonus story. Reminder, this was recorded in January. For extended episodes, bonus content, and 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

Mar 2, 2023 • 55min
DOD43: Explaining Religion To Our Kids
Ok what the hell do we say when our kid asks what a church is For extended episodes, bonus content, and 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

Mar 1, 2023 • 58min
DOD42: The Meaning of Life
What if our kids totally suck but are completely blissfully happy? Would that be a success as a parent? For extended episodes, bonus content, and 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

Mar 1, 2023 • 7min
February Vacation Post 6: Being Noticed and Unnoticed
Tom reads his blog entry on being noticed and unnoticed. Thank you all so much for allowing us a vacation month and we're excited to bring fresh Dad content in March! For Tom's full blog, go here! 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

Feb 28, 2023 • 4min
February Vacation Post 5: Gift Giving
Tom reads his blog entry on how to be a great gift giver. Thank you all so much for allowing us a vacation month and we're excited to bring fresh Dad content in March! For Tom's full blog, go here! 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