Dad Joke Loading Podcast

Surprise "MINI-sode" drop! The dads update each other on Christmas and holiday plans and events. Plus, the first ever NFL bet between the dads! Chris, being a Vikings fan and Christian, being a Green Bay Packers fan, put their allegiances to test and make a gentlemen's wager on the outcome of their upcoming match up! Check us out! : linktr.ee/DadJokeLoading Twitter: https://twitter.com/LoadingDad IG: https://instagram.com/dadjokeloadingpodcast 

As the holidays approach, Chris and Christian catch up on life to tie a bow on Season 1 and look ahead to Season 2! The dads reflect on their first year in podcasting as well as what their plans are over the holidays. The dads talk about being home for the holidays and taking a quick break from the microphones to be with their (ever growing) families, even though the list of responsibilities seems longer than ever! Make sure to check out our 35+ (holy jumpin'!) episodes of Season 1 to catch up on everything you missed! We look forward to seeing you again soon for Season 2 of the Dad Joke Loading Podcast! Check us out: linktr.ee/DadJokeLoading Twitter: https://twitter.com/LoadingDad IG: https://instagram.com/dadjokeloadingpodcast

Aaaaaaaaaand we're back! After a quick hiatus where the DJL family welcomed twins in the mix (everyone doing great!) - Christian welcomes Conor back to the show to talk about it! From hospital stay, C section and bringing them home, we dive into the initial world of twin dadding (more to come of course!). They also talk about (and rate) the Bills season so far in ‘The Good, the Dad and the Ugly' as well as the time Conor got in a selfie with Josh Allen at the airport at 2:30am. The “twin dads” revisit a previous game they played before and try to stump each other with Office trivia in ‘Jeopar-Dad'. Check us out: linktr.ee/DadJokeLoading IG: https://instagram.com/dadjokeloadingpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/LoadingDad

Hey Dad Jokers! Chris joins us back on the podcast after returning from a trip down to Florida and Disney World! The dads talk about their weeks thus far and an update on Christian's impending twins (still not here yet!). Chris reflects on his time away, his first real 'trip' as a dad and what that experience was like. Chris and Christian also discuss what it means for Chris to take vacation as a sole business owner and what the balance has to be when vacationing but owning your own business. The dads talk about some cool things their kids are now doing in 'Walkie Talkie' and bring down the house with some hilarity in 'Dad Joke of the Week'.    Check us out: linktr.ee/DadJokeLoading Twitter: https://twitter.com/LoadingDad IG: https://instagram.com/dadjokeloadingpodcast

Chris is on vacation this week! And so Christian welcomes to the show his close friend (and fellow twin girl dad) Conor! They talk about how they met, and Christian asks about all the twin advice he can get! Conor and Christian both LOVE “The Office” - so they each share their ‘Countdown' of their favourite Jim/Dwight pranks as well as try to stump each other with trivia questions in ‘Jeopar-Dad'. Check us out: linktr.ee/DadJokeLoading Twitter: https://twitter.com/LoadingDad IG: https://instagram.com/dadjokeloadingpodcast

Another exciting announcement comes to the Dad Joke Loading Podcast! We don't want to ruin the surprise, so we'll just let you listen and find out! Plus, after that - Chris takes us through a march madness version of something that's been on his mind --> favourite dog breeds! (We know we'll make a lot of enemies with this one).  Check us out!  linktr.ee/DadJokeLoading Twitter: https://twitter.com/LoadingDad IG: https://instagram.com/dadjokeloadingpodcast 

This episode is a total dumpster fire! No, it's actually really good, we just talk a lot about garbage! In honour of 'Big Trash Day' recently happened in Christian's neck of the woods, the dads talk about what they would throw out or take with them as they move. As Christian's family transitions to a new chapter of parenthood (reminder: twins incoming), he and Chris talk about purging to make room for more baby stuff! Also, Chris and Christian talk about their top memorabilia items they'd keep with them always in a segment of Countdown. And, to top it all off, the trashiest, most garbage dad jokes you've ever heard! Check us out: linktr.ee/DadJokeLoading Twitter: https://twitter.com/LoadingDad IG: https://instagram.com/dadjokeloadingpodcast 

What up Dad Jokers! This week, Chris and Christian talk about taking their daughters to visit the grandparents and everything that entails. From packing the car, journey to a different country, and the delicacy of intergenerational parenting. Chris brings up the idea of TV sitcoms of then and now - why do we love them? Why are they so hard to maintain? Which seasons end up being best? And .. two BRAND NEW recurring segments make their debut on the show where the dads 1) Review a particular subject of interest and 2) Get quizzed on a particular subject matter. You won't want to miss "Jeopar-Dad" and "The Good, the Dad, and the Ugly".  Check us out: linktr.ee/DadJokeLoading Twitter: https://twitter.com/LoadingDad IG: https://instagram.com/dadjokeloadingpodcast 

Grab your passports dad jokers, it's time to take a trip around the world! This week, Chris and Christian unite to talk about traveling with their significant others and how that is a microcosm of relationship (and conflict resolution styles). The dads countdown their favorite travel destinations, and Chris recounts his favourite spots he visited on his (AMAZING) honeymoon. Make sure to listen, subscribe and review! Check us out: linktr.ee/DadJokeLoading Twitter: https://twitter.com/LoadingDad IG: https://instagram.com/dadjokeloadingpodcast   

Hey Dad Jokers! This week, Chris and Christian talk about baby names as it seems every one wants to know what the twins will be called. There's also an election going on in Canada, so the dads talk about the family concept of voting and how that plays within a child/parent dynamic (side note - get out and vote!). Christian breaks down and reveals what the twins will be called in a segment of countdown, and Chris introduces a new recurring segment about cool dads from the animal kingdom.  Check us out: linktr.ee/DadJokeLoading Twitter: https://twitter.com/LoadingDad IG: https://instagram.com/dadjokeloadingpodcast 

As we head into the beginning of the NFL season, Christian is joined once again by our resident crying football fan, neighbor Jay! Christian starts out by asking Jay for his best initial thoughts on having 3 kids, then they dive into Jay's need 'back to school' venture with (now) three school aged kids. The guys throw in some truly terrible football themed dad jokes, and then talk about the upcoming NFL season, what stories they are looking for, and how their favourite teams will fair! And, as always, whenever Jay joins the show - they always play Neighbour vs. Neighbor!  Check us out! linktr.ee/DadJokeLoading Twitter: https://twitter.com/LoadingDad IG: https://instagram.com/dadjokeloadingpodcast 

Happy Labour Day all you Dad Jokers! This episode is DOUBLY special! But we'll let you listen to find our way! A really exciting announcement from the world of Dad Joke Loading! Chris and Christian talk about some really cool life updates that will change their worlds as they know. With fun lists, countdowns and don't forget dad jokes! We can't wait to share it all with you. Check us out! linktr.ee/DadJokeLoading Twitter: https://twitter.com/LoadingDad IG: https://instagram.com/dadjokeloadingpodcast

Hey Dad Jokers! The dads have either just had (Christian) or about to have (Chris) their wedding anniversaries, so they talk about them! From dating, to married and through parenthood - plus all the gifts and traditions that come along with it. Christian and Chris take a big bite into the subject of teeth! Both in their children and themselves as Chris is about to get his wisdom teeth out! The dads also reminisce about the time they "borrowed" a couch from the intern lounge and filmed the 'Anatomy Rap' at 2:00am in the oncology wing while in their final year of vet school. Oh! And plenty of dad jokes!  Check us out! linktr.ee/DadJokeLoading Twitter: https://twitter.com/LoadingDad IG: https://instagram.com/dadjokeloadingpodcast 

Hey Dad Jokers! Upon his return from Disney World, Christian brings his experience to the table as Chris is planning an October trip! The dads talk about the differences now that they have kids, and all the rebranding Disney has done since Chris' last trip when he was a kid! Speaking of rebrands! (Seamless transition). The Cleveland GUARDIANS (baseball) will make their debut next season after a name change from something more controversial. The dads discuss the name they decided on and their feelings about it, why it took so long, and Chris brings up his favourite (and least) team rebrands. Don't worry - the dads close it out with a Dad Joke-off! Check us out! -- linktr.ee/DadJokeLoading Twitter -- https://twitter.com/LoadingDad IG -- https://instagram.com/dadjokeloadingpodcast 

BONUS EPISODE!  With NHL free agency and the MLB trade deadline happening, the dads could NOT pass up the opportunity to shoot the breeze about their two favourite pastimes -- hockey and baseball! Don't worry, there's still plenty of dad joking and tomfoolery in this episode, but join Chris and Christian as they offer their thoughts on what the upcoming NHL hockey season will look like for their teams (spoiler: terrible) and the league as a whole, as well as what the second half of the MLB season might bring.  Check us out! -- linktr.ee/DadJokeLoading Twitter -- https://twitter.com/LoadingDad IG -- https://instagram.com/dadjokeloadingpodcast 

Happy Civic Holiday Canada!   On this week's episode Chris and Christian start out with their views on the olympics thus far, international competition during COVID, and how it's being covered. Christian is just back from vacation, his first with a 2 year old - so the dads talk about the tips and tricks for traveling with small children (they have so much stuff!). Countdown makes its return with favourite summer olympic events! Since this week's episode is being released on a Canadian holiday, the dads had to talk hockey! The Seattle Kraken have joined the NHL, so the dads talk about the expansion draft and the entry draft. Last, but certainly not least, lots of dad jokes!    Check us out: linktr.ee/DadJokeLoading Twitter: https://twitter.com/LoadingDad IG: https://instagram.com/dadjokeloadingpodcast 

This week, special guest host Jay returns to chat with Christian about watching the Blue Jays play in Buffalo. They compare MLB stadiums, golf games and update their baseball bets. To pay homage to Jay's podcast - It Came From The 80s, Christian and Jay play "It Came From the 90s" (which is a little more of Christian's speed). Going head-to-head in "Love it or Shove it", Jay and Christian share their opinions on all sorts of "controversial" topics, before a friendly game of Neighbour vs Neighbor. Check us out: linktr.ee/DadJokeLoading Twitter: https://twitter.com/LoadingDad Instagram: https://instagram.com/dadjokeloadingpodcast

On this week's episode, Chris and Christian talk about all things games! Specifically, board games and video games! The dads discuss the value of family game time and the balance between fun and development with kids games. The dads reminisce about the games they used to play as kids and what has translated to 2021 and what they might play with they own children. ‘Rapid Fire' joins the show: video game style - and don't forget the dad jokes! Check us out: linktr.ee/DadJokeLoading Twitter: https://twitter.com/LoadingDad Instagram: https://instagram.com/dadjokeloadingpodcast

It's MLB All Star Week! At the unofficial "half way" point of the season, the dads update their predictions from a previous episode (spoiler: they are terrible). Chris and Christian also check in on their respective teams (both real and fantasy). Chris brings in a countdown of top 'father/son' baseball pairings, and the dads talk about new parenting milestones they have noticed with their kids. Christian and Chris talk about the second half the season, storylines they are following and make new predictions including the Home Run Derby! Check us out! https://linktr.ee/DadJokeLoading Twitter: https://twitter.com/LoadingDad Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadjokeloadingpodcast 

O Canada! The dads, in celebration of their home and native land talk about all kinds of things Canadian this week! Chris brings up one of his favourite Canadian past times, the cottage! The dads talk about their trips to the cottage and the joy of bringing their children to one of their favourite places. Chris and Christian get into their favourite Canadian sports memories and moments of years passed, including an ode to a few Canadian heroes. Chris brings back a 'Countdown' of his favourite Canadian delicacies, and of course -- Dad Jokes! (Some of which are Canadian themed!).  Check us out! https://linktr.ee/DadJokeLoading Twitter: https://twitter.com/LoadingDad Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadjokeloadingpodcast 

Aaaaaaand we're back! On this week's intriguing episode, the dads dive deep into each other's pasts to learn a particular passion! For Christian, it is the early exposure to, and learning of music - promoted by a family of professional musicians. For Chris, it is a thirst for knowledge, and expansion of the mind into the world of (competitive) trivia! Stemming from car rides with his mom at an early age, to taking the Jeopardy quiz and being on a TV game show! Don't miss out! The dads also duke it out in a "dad vs. dad" version of Dad Joke of the Week, and they play a (belated) Father's Day game of Rapid Fire - this or that edition!  Check us out! https://linktr.ee/DadJokeLoading Twitter: https://twitter.com/LoadingDad Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadjokeloadingpodcast

On this week's episode, the dads touch base for some daughter updates -- a cool one from Chris, an embarrassing one from Christian. The guys talk about TV shows that their wives have roped them into watching, some they end up loving, some they loathe. Christian quizzes Chris in a "this or that" version of rapid fire of 'trash TV shows'. Chris brings up his excitement for Euro 2020 and the (hopefully) upcoming Olympic games, and the dads get into a discussion about the support for the olympic athletes that may not transition back into normal life. The dads close out the episode with an incredibly embarrassing story about a time they were grifted in Boston. Check us out! https://linktr.ee/DadJokeLoading Twitter: https://twitter.com/LoadingDad Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadjokeloadingpodcast

Chris is back!! The dads catch up over the past couple of weeks, including Christian's daughter turning two! (Wow!). The guys talk about TV movie marathons, movies you'll always go back to, and a countdown of Marvel films. Chris brings in a rapid fire about a trip that his family is thinking about taking, and the dads talk about traveling with family now that there's another tiny human to travel with (and they need so much stuff!). There is even conversation about the most magical place on Earth! Don't worried dad jokers, Chris and Christian close out the show with some doozies! Did we mention dole whips and double doubles?! https://linktr.ee/DadJokeLoading https://www.instagram.com/dadjokeloadingpodcast/ https://twitter.com/LoadingDad    

Chris has the week off, so on this episode Christian welcomes guest host (and next door neighbour) Jay to the show! For those of you who do not know, Jay is a celebrity in Western New York (just google crying Buffalo Bills fan!). Christian and Jay talk about what it's like to be neighbours as well as the overall evolution of the term "neighbour" and what that has meant throughout the pandemic. Jay brings his favourite dad jokes to the show, and the guys do a Rapid Fire segments about their respective countries. Christian and Jay launch themselves into "Neighbor vs. Neighbour" where they tell stories about their various sports bets and winning's they'd have to pay out to one another.  Quick side note: Make sure to check out Jay's podcast called "It Came From the 80s": two xennial best friends reminiscing about the greatest decade of their lives. Wherever you get your podcasts!

Happy Mother's Day! On this week's episode, the dads celebrate and tribute all things M.O.M. Chris and Christian talk about their moms and how they remember being a kid, as well as their transition into becoming grandmothers. The dads then shift to their wives, and the wonderful mothers that they have turned into and how they have adjusted to their second full time job of being mom! (and crushing it! If we can say so ourselves).  Christian brings back 'From the Vault' and talks about a very cool sports mom story, and Chris introduces Rapid Fire 'Mother's Day Edition'.  We love you Mom!

On this week's episode, the dads talk about music of years and decades past. Christian brings up taking photos of our kids and how/when that is appropriate in today's social media age. Rapid fire (summertime edition!) makes an appearance on the podcast this week, and an origin story about how Chris and Christian met a great group of pilots on a baseball trip to Boston. Chris' grandfather recently 94 (wow!) and so the dads talk about how their grandparents have impacted them and how it may (or may not) have influenced them as parents. (Don't worry, there are some dad jokes sprinkled in). Check it out! Subscribe, rate, review and tell a friend!

This week, Chris and Christian finally talk baseball! The dads talk about what they're looking forward to this season as well as their predictions for who will sit up top each division and various award winners. Chris brings up the topic of sleep sacks, their purpose and how they are viewed generally amongst parenting and the dads talk about how their children have experienced those and the transition from swaddle to sleep sack. Rapid Fire (baseball edition!) makes an appearance on the podcast as the dads talk about some of their favourite baseball moments of all time. Chris closes out this week's show with an out of this world version of 'From the Vault'. 

On this week's episode, the dads talk about how to have (potentially) difficult conversations or even arguments with their spouse in front of their kids, and Chris counts down his top 10 TV sitcom dads. Christian and Chris then get into a conversation about how they worry about their child's wellbeing, both physically and mentally.  A new recurring segment joins the show called "Are you even listening?", where the dads discuss a topic brought up by listeners who have reached out to the show! And don't you worry, there are definitely some dad jokes mixed into all of the fun!

The dads come out swinging with dad jokes (the best kind!) and talk about moving to a new country. The dads compare and contrast the differences between their home and native land with the places to which they've moved. A brand new recurring segment "Walkie Talkie" makes its inaugural appearance to the show. Chris and Christian get down into the mud and talk about diapers - what kind? Differences? Benefits? Chris closes out the episode with a 'From the Vault' about a dad named "Falcon". 

Hey Dad Jokers, we know, there were a few technical difficulties with this one - but bear with us! Not only are we new to being dads, but to podcasts as well. We're still really excited about this week's episode and hope you'll come along for the ride! On this episode of the DJL podcast, Christian picks Chris' brain about a medical case. The dads then talk about what they wish they know in the beginning of parenting, and advice they wish they were told before the birth of their daughters. Christian and Chris also talk about what their own parents instilled in them, and has that changed or affected their approach to parenting. Dad Joke of the Week makes a comeback, and the dads exchange rapid fire about their favourite TV shows. 

Chris brings up a cool medical case he saw in clinics. The dads talk about their approach to dealing with frustrations in parenting and which ones they have deemed the most difficult thus far. Chris and Christian discuss and compare the initial stressors of both their veterinary medicine careers and their parental journeys. Dad joke of the week makes a return to the podcast, and Chris delivers an emotional tribute to Canada's hockey dad. 

This is a long one (we're really sorry!), so pace yourself, listen in multiple parts, and make sure you go to the bathroom before you start! On this episode Chris and Christian dive into the topics of role changes within their marriages as the result of having children, as well as what their pediatrician experiences have been like being doctors themselves. Countdown makes its return to the show where the dads discussed their favo(u)rite non-traditional sports or sporting events. Rapid Fire closes out the show where children's movies and TV shows are compared. 

On this week's episode, the dads talk about family planning and the discussion had around the decision to have children. The differences in maternity leave between their respective countries and how this influenced their decision on when to have children. Dad joke of the week makes an appearance, and a story about a time that Chris took his clothes off in the back of someone else's car.

On this episode, the dads discuss a common issue that happens with newborns and how that can be communicated to new parents. Chris and Christian compare their experiences with this particular issue. “Rapid Fire” and “From the Vault” make their return to the podcast. ** Note: This episode was recorded prior to Tiger Woods' car accident. We wish him well and a full recovery. **

The dads talk about their hospital experiences when their children were born and the differences between those experiences. "Origin Story" is revisited where they discuss a time Christian had to take Chris to the hospital in the middle of the night! A new recurring segment "From the Vault" is introduced where dads of yesteryear are highlighted and discussed. 

On this, our second episode, the dads talk about how they found out there were going to be dads as well as the specifics of finding out they were having daughters! We introduce two new recurring segments "Countdown" and "Dad Joke of the Week"!

Our maiden voyage into the podcast universe! In this episode we discussed the origin story of not only our friendship but the podcast as well! We talk about how we met, our interests, reasons for doing the podcast and more! Recurring segments of "Origin Story" and "Rapid Fire", and a time we met a Pennsylvania state trooper at 2:30am.