Dads Being Dads

Jason has a new driver and there are a lot of stories to tell about how bad adults are at the rules. Motorcycles are hot, what a thrill, but bikes don't need helmets. Kids are spending small amounts, but it's adding up. Randy keeps the streak going with some late soccer updates. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dadsbeingdads/support

Blank beats Jason, and Jason pivots to manage the money with the PTO moms. Kids can't get their stuff but Randy isn't doing anything about it. Rates went down but then phones and trucks brought them back up. The schools are locked but the doors are propped open anyways. Nurturing women are cutting bones, and it's fine, on average. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dadsbeingdads/support

Randy gains a new perspective from within the soccer pitch. Jason explains the purpose of the power and persistence of bullying while Randy resorts simply to punching. Fealty is pledged to anachronistic knaves while animals remain absolutely brutal. Randy coaxes Jason's opinions on the hot topic of controversial books. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dadsbeingdads/support

Randy and Jason rudely scoff at other dads. Road bikes are garbage, while Dutch bikes are the comfort that everyone needs. Jason buys lawn signs and finds the local politics amazing. Randy is dismayed by the overturned proposal. Jason reassures the write-in that we aren't going anywhere. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dadsbeingdads/support

Randy and Jason are skeptical, while someone's looking for a payday. Jason dives into Randy's family meeting and is shocked at the priorities. Randy wants to buy one of everything, as long as it's in color and electric. Jason needs to understand why iMessage is the way it is but Randy will still give everyone a sticker, especially for 40-minute showers. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dadsbeingdads/support

Randy and Jason aren't good at Valentine's day but are at least self aware about it and trying to do better. There's a chip getting in the way of Randy saving money on Printer ink. Meanwhile influencers are making huge money on hydration and the girls are wearing half shirts. Randy and Jason discuss all the wrong approaches about shaving, what to wear, how to smell, and how to chew, for boys and girls. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dadsbeingdads/support

Randy attempts camp registration, will he get a spot? What about all this physical education, can our kids walk our way out of this so they can learn some life skills, like how to clean Airpods? Or is that what the robot is for? it's awful tall. Will Jason's car survive the Polar Vortex, and are the long underwear really necessary? How high can a jet fly and how come it can't catch a balloon? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dadsbeingdads/support

Jason embraces the thing he hates. Randy suggests being objective is important on committees. Jason has some self-introspection now that his name is on the ballot. In the end, what do we do with the war chest? What about the half-kid? Dr. Voice makes a return as does the kid being tossed from years ago. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dadsbeingdads/support

Randy and Jason explore this phase of life, and why using the right brain is still helpful. Everyone's ungrateful and keeps destroying the kitchen, yet we will still take them skiing. We are getting pretentious about our experiences though. Randy proposes a new revenue stream, Jason is skeptical, but willing to look, it's just that it's unclear where the x-rays will come from. Yes, when doing math, the units and work matter. What does consent mean when it comes to China, TikTok.com and our two year olds?

Jason's back at it with the AI (Hope you are enjoying the episode art) with weird Dall-e crowd-sourced images after Randy Shows him the amazing sub Reddit. But there are no more single-digit kids so it's on to the Grandkids. Some more deep AI talk while we raise 1,000s of virtual kids and teach them all calculus at age 8. Randy's got some shenanigans going on at the food pantry, but he's not in a Lexus, and no one's judging anyone! Public electricians' salaries are available and there are six million of them. Nevertheless, Randy has to run the Ski-Club for free and everyone lets him take their kids, but the school is concerned.

Jason loses his mind playing with ChatGPT and Randy introduces Jason to the nightmares of Dall-E! Spoiler alert! There's a World Cup recap, who watched and who was busy playing tackle basketball! Randy asks Jason who are the Americans and what are their plans for the holidays.

The Teens can't communicate so clearly but they can clearly consume YouTube shorts! How do kids for core memories if they aren't involved, and Jason realizes he's being way too harsh and should just shaddup! A few good relationships is all it takes while addicted to Geometry Dash. Kurgesagt drops a new video and the views render Jason speachless, and Randy is ok with all of it.

Randy and Jason want to make sure that you woman isn't dealing with a man child. So make your bed like Admiral McRaven says to do. Also, if you have a speed interview, show up, like most of the kids do. Yet, we all lack executive function and weird quirks which is why we would like the kids to interact with others! Should we get some DBD Cast Noggin Boss?

It's time for Christmas shopping, at least for the old people, and boy do they have oddities. Randy tips off the opposing teams so he takes things private. They both are deep in the weeds of YouTube and want to understand the meta. All the while Jason is very distracted by Sam Pilgrim and the wooden wheels

Randy approves of stuffing wrappers back in the bag, even peanut shells. Jason's helmet was a success, the rest of the costume not so much, no hair was lost at least. Randy is looking for ways to measure fitness but can't predict the time between the beeps. A 100 mile run or over 48 Soccer league? There are insights of the family game night dynamic while Randy fixes the printer.

Randy has to carpool but provides the snacks to all the soccer teams beforehand. Jason “Ok boomers” himself but has the fixes for society. Is it something we are doing wrong, or just the natural course of changing times? Surly boys, drunk kids, executive function, clouds of baby powder, taunting teenagers are all related.

In case someone needs to be reminded today ... Suicide is bad, just awful and no solution for anything in any situation, call 988 and talk to someone. Covid catches up with Randy at long last, and he is seizing the downtime to buy cameras and record all the soccer. Jason commentates a game for the listeners and just won't stop even after repeatedly saying he would. While there is not much too say, there are always productivity tips and advice on how to run an endowment.

Randy gets Covid, finally, and improves his time. Jason has a weight loss plan. Are people just giving up and lazy and Why are they looking back and not forward? Jason wants to be content, but feels like a fat slob. Everyone can do something! Randy has a new hobby filming … you guessed it… soccer games.

Jason's in over his head with costumes and lawn mowers. There's too many projects and Randy suggests management. Everyone doesn't need to be super psyched but Randy will record the games anyways and enjoy the process. Randy is doing some grocery math while Jason underestimates the kids, and overestimates himself at the same time.

Jason standing up for TBOY ! While Randy offers to wear a thong while taking us on a bug detour. We celebrate our kids ability to … tie their shoes. Jason goes to scout camp and actually thinks the tents aren't so bad, and the kids are impressive. Thirty-five miles on the Northville Placid Trail […]

Jason standing up for TBOY ! While Randy offers to wear a thong while taking us on a bug detour. We celebrate our kids ability to … tie their shoes. Jason goes to scout camp and actually thinks the tents aren't so bad, and the kids are impressive. Thirty-five miles on the Northville Placid Trail […]

Jason has a lecture about being in the moment. Forget fomo, ignore the greener grass, and enjoy horse camp while you are there. Randy engages the FOMO and rides all by himself. The PMC goes well but Randy gets a scary call right before. And Jason asks all the questions about the emergency medical issue. […]

Jason has a lecture about being in the moment. Forget fomo, ignore the greener grass, and enjoy horse camp while you are there. Randy engages the FOMO and rides all by himself. The PMC goes well but Randy gets a scary call right before. And Jason asks all the questions about the emergency medical issue. […]

Jason and Randy bring in the running goals. But first they pick the kids up from camp and it goes well. Randy goes rafting with the hillbillies but his speech isn’t slurred. Randy quits a cushy youth job because there is absolutely no way he is cleaning that up. The kids are indignant that their […]

Jason and Randy bring in the running goals. But first they pick the kids up from camp and it goes well. Randy goes rafting with the hillbillies but his speech isn’t slurred. Randy quits a cushy youth job because there is absolutely no way he is cleaning that up. The kids are indignant that their […]

Randy picks the kids up and has no idea what to expect. Jason is looking for ways to outsource parenting. Messaging in this day and age. Randy goes on a dam hilly bill trip and Jason can relate. They can’t get wheat but they can set some long term goals.

Randy picks the kids up and has no idea what to expect. Jason is looking for ways to outsource parenting. Messaging in this day and age. Randy goes on a dam hilly bill trip and Jason can relate. They can’t get wheat but they can set some long term goals.

Jason’s sick again and Randy’s off to the Vineyard, biking to the island’s island yet never knowing of the story of the bridge. How do the ferries work and how do you get the fireworks across. In D.C. Jason’s not shooting them in traffic, yet the cops don’t seem to notice. And, of course, we […]

Jason’s sick again and Randy’s off to the Vineyard, biking to the island’s island yet never knowing of the story of the bridge. How do the ferries work and how do you get the fireworks across. In D.C. Jason’s not shooting them in traffic, yet the cops don’t seem to notice. And, of course, we […]

Randy should go to camp but he's trying to be productive while the kids are away at camp. Jason wants the kids to be independent but not this independent, as in … respond the text already! The scavenger hunt was a  huge success. Randy is thrown by Jason faking but he can't tell if he's […]

Randy should go to camp but he's trying to be productive while the kids are away at camp. Jason wants the kids to be independent but not this independent, as in … respond the text already! The scavenger hunt was a  huge success. Randy is thrown by Jason faking but he can't tell if he's […]

Randy plans an epic party and Jason's driving the details. 30 pounds of dry ice is nuts, but 50 pounds makes sense. Sound Bar judgment comes on a little hard, even though surround systems are actually better. Big math is fun, but hard, yet … order of magnitude is achieved. How do you make the […]

Randy plans an epic party and Jason's driving the details. 30 pounds of dry ice is nuts, but 50 pounds makes sense. Sound Bar judgment comes on a little hard, even though surround systems are actually better. Big math is fun, but hard, yet … order of magnitude is achieved. How do you make the […]

Jason and Randy discuss the girls’ hair, and endless combing. The James’ throw a party and the kids have figured out the loophole. Tree Nuts are dangerous. Teach good decisions. Lack of accessibility is part of the challenge and double standards are summarized. – recorded on 5/31/2022

Jason and Randy discuss the girls’ hair, and endless combing. The James’ throw a party and the kids have figured out the loophole. Tree Nuts are dangerous. Teach good decisions. Lack of accessibility is part of the challenge and double standards are summarized. – recorded on 5/31/2022

Randy and Jason unfortunately have to address guns, cops and schools again. The girls and boys appear to be coming back together. Are things improving, especially for the kids? Eat more broccoli and enjoying Tom Cruise smiling! – recorded: 5/24/2022

Randy and Jason unfortunately have to address guns, cops and schools again. The girls and boys appear to be coming back together. Are things improving, especially for the kids? Eat more broccoli and enjoying Tom Cruise smiling! – recorded: 5/24/2022

Randy and Jason discuss Prometheus and stardust theories. Randy drives the school bus and Jason is wildly confused with Randy’s contrition. What’s fair in team sports? Why won’t the kids simply shoulder fake around the opponent and score? Randy drives the School Bus and gets McDonalds at the mall. The boy needs expensive gear now […]

Randy and Jason discuss Prometheus and stardust theories. Randy drives the school bus and Jason is wildly confused with Randy’s contrition. What’s fair in team sports? Why won’t the kids simply shoulder fake around the opponent and score? Randy drives the School Bus and gets McDonalds at the mall. The boy needs expensive gear now […]

Randy and Jason celebrate Mother's Day not Wife's day, Randy with a card, but it’s not at all what you would expect. Who’s 50, and when did that happen? Don’t put tomatoes in a fruit salad no matter how intelligent you are. How the kids handle the dance pre-party and is it as never wracking? […]

Randy and Jason celebrate Mother's Day not Wife's day, Randy with a card, but it’s not at all what you would expect. Who’s 50, and when did that happen? Don’t put tomatoes in a fruit salad no matter how intelligent you are. How the kids handle the dance pre-party and is it as never wracking? […]

How many web forms are Randy and Jason filling out in duplicate or triplicate? The money is being used to buy candy and maybe a car. The new clothes with tags still on them are ending up on bags. Who can wrap their head around the idea of 46 Billion dollars?

How many web forms are Randy and Jason filling out in duplicate or triplicate? The money is being used to buy candy and maybe a car. The new clothes with tags still on them are ending up on bags. Who can wrap their head around the idea of 46 Billion dollars?

Randy installs a led light strip, while Jason can’t decide. Ebikes sound cool, but how much are they? Facebook marketplace is breaking the rules, while old timey video games are just fine. Taxes, taxes, taxes!

Randy installs a led light strip, while Jason can’t decide. Ebikes sound cool, but how much are they? Facebook marketplace is breaking the rules, while old timey video games are just fine. Taxes, taxes, taxes!

Randy and Jason are biking and running, one overnight. Some dudes are oddly disappearing on group runs. Where are they going? Making playgrounds accessible is a numbers game. Gender studies degrees are fine, if you can afford it and aren’t running out of steam.

Randy and Jason are biking and running, one overnight. Some dudes are oddly disappearing on group runs. Where are they going? Making playgrounds accessible is a numbers game. Gender studies degrees are fine, if you can afford it and aren’t running out of steam.

Randy and Jason gush about Roland Deschain, his Ka-Tet and Sai King. Who’s got a video game addiction and who wears Chinese shirts? Randy doesn’t like all the winning. Is a leather diary worth the cost, and how does that eBike work?

Randy and Jason gush about Roland Deschain, his Ka-Tet and Sai King. Who’s got a video game addiction and who wears Chinese shirts? Randy doesn’t like all the winning. Is a leather diary worth the cost, and how does that eBike work?

Jason is struggling, hard, and Randy has the answer in a special resource. Are the problems the same when one just wants to go to school later? What about Teen Town, are we dancing or playing Foursquare and why are all the girls crying? Randy reminds us to be intentional, especially skiing across a pond.

Jason is struggling, hard, and Randy has the answer in a special resource. Are the problems the same when one just wants to go to school later? What about Teen Town, are we dancing or playing Foursquare and why are all the girls crying? Randy reminds us to be intentional, especially skiing across a pond.