Dadville with Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin

David Thomas, The Mayor of Dadville, joins the podcast to discuss managing kids' time during vacation, battles over screen time, and when to tell them about Santa Claus. They also talk about the convenience of Butcher Box for stress-free holiday meals and reflect on the challenges of parenting as children grow up.

Mac Powell, former member of the successful Christian band Third Day, joins Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin in Dadville. They discuss Mac's robust beard and the 'golden age' of CCM. They also talk about Third Day being a 'glorified garage band' and the creation of the hit song 'God of Wonders'. Parenting challenges, adoption complexities, and various topics like books and music are also discussed.

In this podcast, the hosts discuss their favorite gifts for men, including the Theragon and high-end smart sleep technology. They also recommend AirPods, board games, and multi-use power tools. The hosts explore fragrance preferences and share their favorite fragrances and comfortable shoe brand.

We've read DM after DM asking about getting our most popular guests back on the pod. This week we have OG Momville with Amy McLaughlin and Annie Barnes joining the fellas to discuss shared stress during the holidays, their favorite Chrismas traditions, and (not surprisingly) a scorching hot take from Dave about Christmas Trees.Become a citizen of Dadville: http://dadville.substack.comThanks to our Sponsor!Green Chef - For the best deal of the year, get $250 off with code dadville250 at http://greenchef.com/dadville250Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use the code DADVILLE to get 10% off your first order: https://byheart.com/* Check out Factor 75 and use our code dadville50 for 50% off: https://www.factor75.comPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We double up on the guests this week with Shawn Johnson-East and Andrew East rolling through Dadville. This might be the most athletic episode yet. You see, Shawn is not only the pride of Iowa, but an Olympic Gold Medal-winning gymnast. Andrew's pedigree includes being not only a professional long snapper in the NFL, but a two-time contestant on American Ninja Warrior. It's almost a guarantee that listening to this episode will increase your cardio.Thanks to our Sponsors!Butcher Box - Head to http://butcherbox.com and use the code DADVILLE and get ground beef for life and $20 off your first order!Knockaround - Use the code DADVILLE15 at http://knockaround.com for 15% off your order!Cozy Earth - Get up to 35% off when you use the code DADVILLE at http://cozyearth.comShopify - Sign up for a $1-per-month trial period at http://shopify.com/dadvilleOur Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use the code DADVILLE to get 10% off your first order: https://byheart.com/* Check out Factor 75 and use our code dadville50 for 50% off: https://www.factor75.comPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The fellas get fancy with this week's guest, Walker Hayes. Not only does Walker have one of the most unique stories around, but he also goes way back with Dave. Walker talks about growing up with 8 siblings, his secret piano pedigree, and the time he told his future wife's family he wanted to sing for a living. Become a Citizen of Dadville: http://dadville.substack.comThanks to our Sponsors!The Snack Show - New 30 minute episodes of The Snack Show are released every Friday. Oreos. Gluten Free. Holiday snacks. Fair snacks. You name it, they’re talking about it!Methodical Coffee - Visit http://methodicalcoffee.com for more information and use the discount code dadville for 10% off your first order.Relief Band - Right now, we’ve got an exclusive offer just for Dadville listeners. If you go to http://reliefband.com and use promo code DADVILLE you’ll receive 20% off plus free shipping.Better Help - Get a break from your thoughts, with BetterHelp. Visit http://betterhelp.com/DADVILLE today to get 10% off your first month.Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use the code DADVILLE to get 10% off your first order: https://byheart.com/* Check out Factor 75 and use our code dadville50 for 50% off: https://www.factor75.comPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our monthly Jave/Don rendezvous is back again! Fresh off Halloween the fellas dig into some pros and cons of the holiday and we finally get the McLaughlin Candy Power Rankings (MCPL). Plus, they discuss why Jon would (should?) change his name, Dave's aversion to rehearsals, and the difference between a perfect dad and a real dad. Become a Citizen of Dadville: http://dadville.substack.comThanks to our Sponsors!Athletic Greens - If you’re looking for an easier way to take supplements, Athletic Greens is giving you a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Go to http://athleticgreens.com/DADVILLECozy Earth - Visit http://cozyearth.com and get up to 35% off site wide when you use the code DADVILLEKnockaround - Go to http://knockaround.com and use the promo code DADVILLE15 for 15% off your order of an awesome new pair of sunglasses!Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use the code DADVILLE to get 10% off your first order: https://byheart.com/* Check out Factor 75 and use our code dadville50 for 50% off: https://www.factor75.comPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have a very special bonus epsiode today. Somehow, Dadville alum Matt Wertz has taken over the controls and is interviewing Dave about his brand-new album, Featherbrained Wealth Motel. Some might view this as an auditon to replace Jon, but let's view it more as a way to understand how a year-long musical experiment can lead to an incredibly inspired album. Wanna hear the full uncut version? Head over to Dave's 5 Hot Takes here: https://podlink.to/Daves5HotTakesOur Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use the code DADVILLE to get 10% off your first order: https://byheart.com/* Check out Factor 75 and use our code dadville50 for 50% off: https://www.factor75.comPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Music. The Stories. The HAIR. Boy, do we have a special one this week. Singer/songwriter Steve Moakler is an absolute gem of a dude who also happens to be disgustingly talented. He rolls through Dadville to talk about what he learned from a decade traveling around in a Gulfstream, how he walked away from a record deal at 18, and one of the absolutely greatest gig stories we've ever heard. Become a citizen of Dadville: http://dadville.substack.comThanks to our Sponsors!Fabric - Join the thousands of parents who trust Fabric to protect their family. Apply today in just minutes at http://meetfabric.com/dadvilleShopify - Sign up for a $1-per-month trial period at http://shopify.com/dadvilleReliefband - Head to http://reliefband.com and use our promo code DADVILLE for 20% off plus free shipping.Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use the code DADVILLE to get 10% off your first order: https://byheart.com/* Check out Factor 75 and use our code dadville50 for 50% off: https://www.factor75.comPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An old friend returns to Dadville this week. Ya'll know Sissy has visited us several times before but this time she has a NEW BOOK. Her new book is called 'The Worry-Free Parent' and this one is all about the parents. The fellas talk to her about dealing with anxiety, how boys and girls differ in approaching asking for help, and when to answer your child's questions truthfully. Tons of amazing, hands-on parenting advice this week. (Also, some jokes.)Become a citizen of Dadville: http://dadville.substack.comThanks to our Sponsors!Knockaround - Use promo code dadville15 everyday for 15% off your order on http://knockaround.comAthletic Greens - Athletic Greens is giving you a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Go to http://athleticgreens.com/DADVILLEButcher Box - Sign up today using code DADVILLE to receive Ground Beef for Life + $20 off your first order. Head to http://butcherbox.com/dadville and use code DADVILLEOur Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use the code DADVILLE to get 10% off your first order: https://byheart.com/* Check out Factor 75 and use our code dadville50 for 50% off: https://www.factor75.comPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices