Dadville with Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin

The fellas are back this week with a laundry list of holiday related topics to tackle. After a lengthy diatribe on their local Parkin issues (and why Dave feels and inner calling to stand on his porch), they talk about cold plunges, new Christmas music, the backstory behind Dave's new single, a bit about Thanksgiving, and why Jon might need therapy after seeing one two many dish towels on the counter. JOIN US: http://dadville.substack.comThanks to our sponsors!AG1 - Every week of November, AG1 will be running a special Black Friday offer for a free gift with your first subscription, in addition to the Welcome Kit with Vitamin D3+K2. So make sure to check out http://drinkAG1.com/dadville to see what gift you can get this week!Methodical Coffee - Head to http://methodicalcoffee.com and receive 20% off your first bag and 10% off all subsequent bags. No code needed.Shopify - Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at http://shopify.com/dadville Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joey Odom, founder of Aro, shares his humorous journey through the chaotic blend of technology and family life. He recalls the cringe moment of missing his son’s first goal due to a distracting meme. The discussion dives into the challenge of smartphone addiction and its impact on family connections, highlighting the importance of being intentional with screen time. Listeners are encouraged to adopt strategies for meaningful interactions and to consider the Aro app for a healthier balance between technology and parental presence.

For months now we've been hearing the Dadville nation clamoring for another episode with Elliott Cherry, Pastor at Midtown Fellowship. Well, we've delivered. Elliott joins the fellas at Dadville HQ for a chat about Coldplay, Ecclesiastes, sports, the complexities of affection, and those tricky birth order dynamics. Thankfully, Elliott also has an incredible sense of humor, which is tested thoroughly. Join us: http://dadville.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas, renowned experts on parenting, as they explore the challenges of raising children today. They discuss seasonal parenting trends and the pressures from an overload of expert advice. Discover their thoughts on handling kids' technology desires, particularly smartphones. They humorously reflect on their personal experiences, including David's surprising resemblance to Jessica Alba's dad. Their insights provide a blend of humor and wisdom, perfect for parents navigating the complexities of modern childhood.

Join the fellas as they sit down with Erin and Ben Napier, the beloved duo behind the hit TV show "Hometown." The Napiers dive into their journey as a couple who fell in love just six days after meeting in college, exploring how their relationship has evolved over the years and the challenges of parenting two young daughters. Erin and Ben share candid insights about the joys and complexities of balancing family life with their successful careers, emphasizing the importance of communication and setting boundaries.Visit Erin and Ben: https://erinandben.co/Join us: http://dadville.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're flipping the tables this week on Dadville. Recently, the fellas were guests on The Zak Kuhn Show. And we thought it would be great to share the episode with ya'll today. (Bonus: Head over to Zak's YouTube page to watch the full video!) Zak goes deep with the fellas about the origins and backstory of Dadville, what it takes to start as a stand-up, the definitive Beatles and Billy Joel tunes, and so much more. Watch over on Zak's channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@thezakkuhnshowJoin us here: http://dadville.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

They didn't solve all the problems in this episode—but they got close. This week Dave and Jon finally give the people what they want: Two middle-aged dads just talking about life as touring dad, when to let your kids have a phone (or social media), and why running only 3 miles can be viewed as a cop out (sorry, Jon.)Join us here: http://dadville.substack.comThanks to our sponsors!Nutrafol - Get results you can run your fingers through! For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to http://nutrafol.com/dadville and enter the promo code DADVILLEMethodical Coffee - Head to http://methodicalcoffee.com and receive 20% off your first bag and 10% off all subsequent bags. No code needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Quite a bit has happened with Mike Donehey since his last visit to Dadville.  As a father of four girls, Mike has come to grips with the fact that at any moment someone in his house is crying and someone else is laughing. He also talks about what lead the re-forming of 10th Avenue North—with all new members. (Sorry, there's no real drama there.) This is an incredible episode that talks about work/life balance, dealing with your kids' mental health, and when to "overshare." Join us: http://dadville.substack.comThanks to our sponsors!AG1 - Try AG1 and get a FREE bottle of Vitamin D3K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase at http://drinkAG1.com/dadville.Shopify - Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at http://shopify.com/dadvilleOrgain - If you want to get in on the delicious protein-packed nutrition today, head to http://orgain.com/DADVILLE and use code DADVILLE for 20% off your order. Christian Parenting - From printed products for kids and adults, digital resources, and podcasts you will find what you need to confidently raise the next generation of culture-changing Christians. Subscribe to get free parenting resources each week at http://christianparenting.org/signup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we bring in Dadville's official college football czar, Kirk Herbstreit, to not only help Jon brush up on things before the season, but also to share his story. Kirk dives into how he makes a point to listen to his kids, dealing with other sports parents, and how he worked through difficult times with his own father.Join us: http://dadville.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Allan Peetz is a trauma surgeon in Nashville. Everyday he has to make lightning-quick decisions that save people's lives—and he's funny. Also, he's responsible for Jon's questionable decisions surrounding triathlons. In this episode he gives a look at what daily life looks like for a trauma surgeon, answers the questions parents might have about gun violence, helps break down what the data surrounding it means, and gives us guidance on what we can learn from it all. Join us: http://dadville.substack.com00:00 Intro00:28 SPONSOR: AG102:12 Meet Dr. Allan09:56 What’s a Trauma Surgeon Do?16:06 SPONSOR: Methodical Coffee18:56 Is Dr. Allan Unflappable?22:20 Do No Harm26:50 A Surgeon’s View on Gun Violence46:45 The Data Behind Gun Violence52:35 What Does This All Mean?53:11 Talking to Other Parents About Gun Safety1:05:12 Dr. Allan Asks About Covenant1:07:56 What Can We Learn from Australia?1:14:32 Dave’s Idea1:22:52 OutroThanks to our Sponsors!AG1 - Try AG1 and get a FREE bottle of Vitamin D3K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase at http://drinkAG1.com/dadville Methodical Coffee - Receive 20% off your first bag and 10% off all subsequent bags. No code needed at http://methodicalcoffee.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices