Best friends of thirty years, Leon Blanda and Jonathan Gregory, decided the world needed to hear their intimate conversations about current events, not-so-current events, sports, kids, Tommy Boy, and people who leave one star reviews.It’s not important or insightful. It is funny, though.
Recorded using Zoom technology—although it sounds like it was recorded using tin cans and string technology—this episode finds Jonathan and Leon, again, questioning their roles in the “show” and in their “friendship”. Also, Jonathan gets his vaccination and what he thinks was a compliment from a cop. It wasn’t. Plus, a 1 STAR review of Dollar Shave Club that includes a thinly veiled threat from someone who may or may not be a mafia hit man based on his very Italian-sounding last name.
The real stars of this episode are the ONE STARS. One Star Reviews, that is. This week the boys read a couple doozy reviewzies for a restaurant called “The Crack Shack”, and a donut place in Vegas with fantastic customer service. Plus, the boys learn Jonathan’s in-laws are big fans of the show. And, Leon’s kids stop by to reek havoc.
Should you take your children to Las Vegas? Jonathan thinks so, and takes the fight to the Vegas Vacation Facebook group message boards. Yikes, indeed. Also, look for Leon to use the word "gimbal" when he means "Lazy Susan". See if you can spot it in the show! Speaking of Susans, DO NOT MENTION SUSANS TO JONATHAN. He is not a fan. Plus 1 Star Reviews of legendary magician, and probably pretty decent detective--if only given the chance--David Copperfield.
Confused over what episode they are actually recording, Leon makes a fatal mistake. In this highly edited episode, secrets are revealed. Why are priests allowed to drink, and what do they do once drunk? The truth may (not) surprise you. Jonathan puts the social media pressure on the folks out in Listenerville, and Leon is blindsided by Jonathan’s surprise, 1 star review.
We lost our sponsor. Well, we didn’t actually “lose” them. We know where they are, and the word “raid” was mentioned in the police report. But, nothing can stop this show, which is NOT A SHOW. How do you think you’d do in prison? Jonathan and Leon think it might be uncomfortable, to say the least. Leon’s kids stop by the studio to ruin the show. Jonathan recalls watching the sex scene in Titanic with his folks. Plus, negotiations go south for Jonathan’s bid to finally see the movie Leon regrets ever having been cast in. #getdaddied #notlikethat #BestDads4Ever
WARNING: The following episode contains material that may be considered offensive. Listener discretion advised Will you be able to survive when the world ends? Taped right after the big freeze that gripped the US in February, a guilt-ridden Jonathan defends Senator Ted Cruz, because he, too, tried to escape the cold of a powerless house by taking his own family to a La Quinta Inn. Also in this episode: Do you think Hitler could tell a joke? He was known to be a serious guy with little patience, and we all know the key to a good joke is...uhhhh ...anyway, as I was saying...TIMING!... ...all this, and 1 star reviews of La Quinta and Mardi Gras.
Who’s the most famous person you ever met, and how did they make you feel? Leon talks about how Brad Pitt vibrates when you touch him, and Jonathan talks about how Gallagher does not.Plus, the boys pick celebrity replacements for each other—god forbid—one or both should die behind the mic.1 Star reviews of the most generous bartender in Las Vegas.This, and all episodes, brought to you by 5th Street Social Club. www.fifthstreetsocial.com
Would you trade your friend for a winning lottery ticket? Would you share it? Leon feels like he already won the friendship lottery. Jonathan feels like that isn't enough.
No, you’re not reading that wrong. These bozos skipped episode 28 to bring you this very special episode, 29. Episode 28 will come out next week, unless 30 is a doozy.This week, Leon gets a retweet from prolific pothead, David Crosby, and is a guest on Doug Benson’s ‘Getting Doug With High’; and Jonathan has never smoked weed in his life.They talk about their first big critique of the show, and contemplate interviewing guest hosts to replace them should one or both die. Plus, one star reviews of The Aquarium of the Americas in New Orleans.This, and all episodes, brought to you by 5th Street Social Club. www.fifthstreetsocial.com
Why aren't kids allowed to write the names of their classmates in the "To:" section of their Valentines Day cards? Jonathan thinks there's a perfectly reasonable explanation. Leon thinks something more nefarious is going on.
What song do you want played at your funeral? Better yet—what snacks do you want at your funeral?No one stars this episode, but Jonathan and Leon still manage to talk about losing your kids and getting ‘em chipped, beef jerky bribery, french fries size queens, steroid docs gettin’ off rocks, and more!This, and all episodes, brought to you by 5th Street Social Club. www.fifthstreetsocial.com
What would you do if you won a billion dollars? What do rich people do when they’re bored?Jonathan and Leon talk about enjoying a nice deck and a big ol’ back porch *wink, wink*; parenting kids who’ve got nothing to lose; bullying bullies. Plus, gas station one stars.This (and all) episodes sponsored by Fifth Street Social Club of Baton Rouge. https://www.fifthstreetsocial.com/
Remember "Dear John" letters or has "ghosting" always existed for you? Used to be, you had to write a formal letter to resign from a relationship. The times they are a'changin'.
Jonathan reveals a secret he’s held onto for 30 years. Leon has a McRib and they play, “Who’d play you in a movie?”Then, the boys imagine themselves as old men recording the last ever episode of Best Dads. See how it all ends. This (and all) episodes sponsored by Fifth Street Social Club of Baton Rouge. https://www.fifthstreetsocial.com/
This week, Jonathan talks about his wife’s birthday weekend bender that left him in shambles and the neighbor kid who noticed. Plus, maw maw’s bird trap, and 1 star reviews of the boys’ old junior high school. This (and all) episodes sponsored by Fifth Street Social Club of Baton Rouge. https://www.fifthstreetsocial.com/
This week, Jonathan and Leon discuss being asleep before midnite on NYE, the perfect Waffle House order, dirty dancing with the football coach, one star reviews of a possible mob front disguised as Italian restaurant and a local Waffle House, and a possible murder/suicide pact made...This (and all) episodes sponsored by Fifth Street Social Club of Baton Rouge. https://www.fifthstreetsocial.com/
This episode the boys talk shit, literal and figurative; balls at the gym; there is a wrong way to eat a Reese’s; the world’s best beef jerky; one star reviews of Planet Fitness and Rick’s Cabaret with response from the owner. This (and all) episodes sponsored by Fifth Street Social Club of Baton Rouge. https://www.fifthstreetsocial.com/
This week: Leon and Jonathan talk about being within stabbing distance of OJ Simpson, ruining mom’s christmas present, when SNL stops being funny, 1 star reviews of Dick’s Last Resort, and more!This (and all) episodes sponsored by Fifth Street Social Club of Baton Rouge. https://www.fifthstreetsocial.com/
This week, the boys talk Jonathan’s bully from school and his current career path, the Christmas vacation soundtrack, and the birth of their first children in graphic detail. This (and all) episodes sponsored by Fifth Street Social Club of Baton Rouge. https://www.fifthstreetsocial.com/
There is an ever-expanding supergroup of musicians in heaven. Leon and Jonathan wonder how good they could actually be.
This episode the boys talk about dead friends and ex’s, Paul McCartney and John Lennon mutual masturbation, and one star reviews of the Rockefeller Christmas tree and Vegas’s Mob Museum.This (and all) episodes sponsored by Fifth Street Social Club of Baton Rouge. https://www.fifthstreetsocial.com/
The Fonz, The Beatles, Big Trouble In Little China, and the “buddy system”.
In this episode the boys review reviews of the Pinball Hall Of Fame in Las Vegas, learn some new words, and Leon loses his mind. Jonathan tries to hold it together with a brand new format.This, and all episodes, are brought to you by Fifth Street Social Club in Baton Rouge: https://www.fifthstreetsocial.com Email the show: bestdads4ever@gmail.com
Trailer for episode 18 - Pinball Wizard.
This episode the boys talk Thanksgiving traditions, growing up poor, drinking Cosco booze, and too much inside baseball. This episode is sponsored by Fifth Street Social Club of Baton Rouge. https://www.fifthstreetsocial.com/email: bestdads4ever@gmail.com
In this episode, Leon's never seen the movie Casino, and Jonathan's never seen The Godfather. The boys pick up a sponsor: https://www.fifthstreetsocial.com Plus, Jonathan's trip to Vegas, Las Vegas. Death Toll 2020. Who's leading the band in heaven? Headlines!One Stars!bestdad4ever@gmail.com
This week, Jonathan tells a secret, and tries to get Leon to talk about the independent horror/thriller "film" he co-starred in a few years back. Plus, Big Clocks!Militia Names! Favorite Donuts!Coke vs Pepsi vs Best Dads!Rent a Movie Theater!Week Late Headlines!One Star Reviews!bestdads4ever@gmail.com
In this episode:Jonathan wants to know when we’ll get “back to normal”. Leon is optimistic—blink and you’ll miss it. Best dad comedies!Trump in a Superman shirt!Drive-in concerts!Sandler comedy records!Week late headlines!A pedophile gives a junior high One Star! bestdads4ever@gmail.com
In this (HEAVILY EDITED) episode:Jonathan tries to keep the train on the tracks, but Leon was already had a couple cocktails. The show gets nominated for Best Local Podcast by a local alternative rock radio station, which leads to the boys talking 90’s alt rock, Pearl Jam’s Vitalogy, Brett Favre commercials, best mustaches!How much would you pay for a Tom Cruise cameo? Wein-STEEN or Wein-STINE?Who ya votin’ for?Headlines!One Stars!bestdads4ever@gmail.com
This episode, Jonathan and Leon back slowly out of topics like Homer into the hedges. Jonathan watches Saturday Night Live whenever he wants. Leon opens up, but shouldn’t. Week Late News By Uninformed Idiots!Adult Store One Stars!bestdads4ever@gmail.com
The Bugle Boys go dancin’ in the dark of Bruce Springsteen in this latest installment of Dad Shorts.
In this episode, Leon proves his football knowledge, and Jonathan definitely knows what a WAP is, and answer the questions “Why is space a vacuum?” and “Why is science boring?”Plus,Blair Witch?! Where, bitch?!Batman has covid!Headlines!One Stars!bestdads4ever@gmail.com
First impressions are important. Celebrity impressions are the most important.
In this episode Jonathan and Leon ask the big questions 'What's a Bridget?', 'What happened to Colmes, Hannity?', and 'What if the Golden Girls were--wait for it--MEN?!'Who did the Bugle Boys (Jonathan and Leon) cast as the Golden Boys?Who would you cast in your Golden Girl remake/reboot/reimagining?Email us bestdads4ever@gmail.com As always, thank you for being a friend.
This episode, Jonathan lists his top 3 and a half rappers, and talks about his other podcast. Leon threatens to quit his diet.also, Facebook Creeps!Quantum Leaps! Truths are told! Headlines are bold! One Stars are gold!bestdads4ever@gmail.com
Dad Shorts are comfortable, smaller than usual, bits from the Best Dads. In this short, Jonathan and Leon discuss whether their significant others listen to the show, MURDER PODCASTS!, and the history of music.
Lordy, Lordy, Leon's forty and gets sun-drunk in Biloxi.Jonathan watches 'The Batman' trailer and learns about all the Batmans (Batmen?).Also this episode: Jerry Falwell Jr Porn Hub, Elite Covid Parties, Jonathan's Epitaph! Headlines! Vape Store One Stars! No, you hang up.bestdads4ever@gmail.com
The Bugle Boys are back in the saddle again! This episode, Jonathan has to explain aliens and homosexuality to his seven-year-old, while Leon reckons with his growing chesticles. Celebrity Crushes! Headlines! Sports! One Star Reviews!
China - The Wrestler! A Living Karen! Xena-phobia! Pepsi IS a Coke! RIP Little Richard! Lady Barbers!Tom Cruise In Space! Masks! A Word To Our Fans! News you can use! One Star Reviews! A-Wopbopaloobop A-Lopbamboom! Email bestdads4ever@gmail.com
The Bugle boys are back! Stimulus checks! A** to mouth thermometers! Strange things afloat in the Gulf of Mexico! Bugs Bunny vs. Mickey Mouse! Adult Coloring Books?! Church camp! Racist Dutch Santa Clause! Alligators! Water Moccasins! Headlines! Cocktails! One Star Champion! Email us at bestdads4ever@gmail.com
Tom Hanks Blood Cure, Kim Jung Un-der The Weather, Michael Jordan is a nerd, Pedophiles, Burger King, Sonic Drive-In Roller Skating Rink Recruitment, NFL Draft, Batman, Black Sheep/Tommy Boy, Naked Spin The Bottle! Headlines! One Star!email: bestdads4ever@gmail.com
Ellen not so De-generous, Michael Jordan, MMA, hair loss, Tommy Boy!The Bugle Boys are at it again with another "laser focused" episode!bestdads4ever@gmail.com
The boys are back! This episode, Jonathan teaches Leon how to smoke a brisket, and an employee of a local movie theater. Headlines! One Star Reviews! Five Star Entertainment!Email us: BestDads4Ever@gmail.com
Hello. Welcome to BEST DADS. This is the first show in the history of recorded voice to be hosted by two actual, real life, best friends. Seriously, google it. Every other show with more than one host is, in fact, two adults faking friendship—or worse yet—two paid “on-air personalities”. Not here at BEST DADS. No sir or madam! We have two, genuine, 100%, best friends talking for approximately 1 hour. For no pay whatsoever. Enjoy at minimum volume.
They've been best friends, since the ripe old age of ten, but kind of lost touch with each other after high school's end. Reconnected in their twenties, and raised a little hell. Not so much that either ended up in a cell. Me, oh my, o' lord', Now they're in their forties, and they're still as thick as thieves in a gang. Life is sometimes happy, sometimes sad. Here's how two best friends grew up, and became Best Dads.
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