Dads on the Rocks

The June edition of the Dads on the Rocks podcast is here! Andre and Freddy are joined by special guest Michael Seifert. We discuss the difficulties of listening, attitudes, kids using glasses, and the inevitable calling for mommy and daddy after putting the kids to bed. Plus much more, but I can't seem to remember some of it...Enjoy!

The May edition of the Dads on the Rocks podcast is here! We share a few stories, take a deep-dive into two different Boy Meets World Episodes, catch up on homework, and come to terms with the slow transition of kids not being completely reliant on you. All in all, this episode was pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty good. Enjoy!

Spring into the latest episode of the Dads on the Rocks Podcast! Somehow we both remembered to do our homework of oversimplifying Disney movies.  We talk about recent stressors and remind ourselves that other parents are going through exactly what you are, and there's comfort in knowing you're not alone. And we each share a story for confirming parenthood can be disgusting. Enjoy!

Erin go Bragh! You've heard of the Irish goodbye? Well this episode did the Irish hello because it didn't even show up on release day. But we managed to record again and get to release on Irish Christmas. We do corrections and predictions, create Disney themed homework, talk St Patrick's Day, and talk about Beauty and the Beast being problematic. Sláinte!

Erin go Bragh! This month we talk about Irish celebrations, and derail the conversation off topic so frequently it's hard to pinpoint exactly what we discuss. But somewhere in there we make corrections from last month, stress from the unknown in employment, and issue a challenge to each other for March. Slainte! 

This episode we highlight Valentines day, talk about new things to look forward to in the new year, discuss various music-related things, and acknowledge the fact that the last episode was the Sad Dad edition. Enjoy!

Happy New Year! We start 2025 with a holiday recap, things we are looking forward to in the new year, and talk about the struggles of being a tired dad. Enjoy!

The Christmas edition of the Dads on the Rocks podcast! In this episode we talk about religion and the holidays, make up for forgetting Home Alone last year, and discuss all things Christmas. Happy Holidays from Andre and Freddy!

An episode a year in the making! Freddy and Andre somehow convince two amazing, wonderful women to join us on the show. Even harder that they are our wives. Stephanie Maas and Shannon Fernandez guest on this episode and we actually came up with great questions for them. While still somehow embarrassing them. Speaking of which, I need to find the link to those pants....

Happy Halloween! The October edition is here, featuring special guest Tyrone Gordon. We talk Halloween costumes, how you distribute Halloween candy, and spooky season movies. Enjoy!

The September edition is here! Tyrone and Freddy recap a recent trip, talk about kids' extracurricular activities, dream first concerts to bring the kids to, acceptable playground etiquette, and we look forward to Spooky Season. Enjoy!

For the August edition of the Dads on the Rocks podcast, we recap 4th of July, discuss The Bear, Andre's sort-of project car, discuss Freddy's upcoming birthday, and how to discreetly donate/dispose of toys. Enjoy!

In this sizzling July episode, we talk about Summer activities to do with kids without suffering from heat stroke, recap Father's Day, Andre's first big family vacation and Freddy's upcoming vacation, debate common dad attire, and somehow don't discuss music. Enjoy!

In the June episode, we recap May, reminisce about Mother's Day and Father's Day with our own parents, and talk about our ideal Father's Day. Enjoy!

This episode includes a new musical adventure for Andre and Freddy featuring Spotify, Who would win-Kids toys edition, Freddy's stupid May joke that caused him to diet, and I think arcades were in there somewhere. Enjoy!

This episode marks one year of Andre and Freddy being cohosts! We recap an eventful March, follow up on where we were last year, discuss Freddy's recent music genre interest, and talk about another important anniversary. Enjoy!

Slainte! Freddy's favorite month is here and we talk about all things March. Plus a recent family trip, and our past lives that, somehow, did not intersect. Erin go Bragh!

A Valentine's Day special! And by special, I mean we mainly talk about our wives. And let's be real. They're the most special thing in our lives. Enjoy!

Freddy and Andre take a deep dive into classing 90's family movies. And a shallow dive into other stuff, I think. Enjoy!

New beginnings for a new year? Nah. We talk about the same old stuff. Happy New Year!

The Holiday Special! Okay...we should have ended it with "Say goodnight Kevin" "Goodnight Kevin". But we didn't. Sue us. Merry Christmas!

This episode Freddy and Andre discuss what they learned from the Strong Dad Club Challenge, a little music talk, and most importantly, Thanksgiving. Enjoy!

Happy October! This episode Freddy and Andre discuss all things Halloween. Traditions, movies, costumes, and most importantly, the fact that we heavily disagree on candy. Enjoy foolish mortals!

Dad Rocks on the Rocks. Andre and Freddy revisit the ups and downs of musical adventures. They also talk about classic TV and movies from their childhood. And probably from your childhood too. Enjoy!

This month, Andre and I discuss....Okay I'll be honest I don't remember a lot. We talked about how racist Peter Pan is, how great the Muppets show is, and I'm pretty sure we covered some sort of parenting stuff in this episode. Enjoy!

This month features an ailing, but ever funny Andre, as we discuss our old and new homework assignments, and the Masterpiece that is "The Bear". Just be happy your family isn't as messed up as the Berzatto's. Enjoy!

This episode features Mark Novak of The Strong Dads Club. In this episode we talk about the importance of, and how to achieve your fitness goals, all while being a parent. Among a hell of a lot of other stuff. Enjoy!

This episode we talk of cold remedies, Andre's night out and what it's like to get a babysitter, and we get deep in asking the question "Was there a preconceived notion about parenting that has changed since becoming a parent?" Enjoy!

It's a new day for the Dads on the Rocks Podcast. We're back, and we brought a friend! You're now listening to not only one but two April fools. Enjoy!

The second mom on the Dads on the Rocks Podcast features Talia Quigg. We talk about schooling both at home and in a traditional class setting, the pros and difficulties of mobile life due to employment, the importance of "me time" and things to look forward to once the kids are grown.

A new dad friend on this month's episode. We talk regional living, burnout, dream jobs, and raising a kid in a religious world where you're not even sure where you stand yourself. 

Another old friend joins the Dads on the Rocks podcast this month. Brandon Poynor and I talk about life with three girls, princess everything, and the trials of moving with children.

A special mid-month show features an old friend, Joe Hernaez. We talk about his dad life with three boys, the trials of moving with kids, keeping it fun, and the importance of remembering the relationship with your spouse is critical.

Another dad to be on this episode, Mr. Neftaly Soto! We discuss preparation, what to expect, sleeping, and the things we look forward to doing with them when our kids grow up. 

Freddy goes solo for his year in review episode. A brief talk about life with two kids and an update on certain life changes, but then a look back on each guest for the first year of the Dads on the Rocks Podcast. Thank you to everyone for the support in this silly little experiment of mine!

Episode 26 is a relatively new dad with double the duties....and doodies...Mr. Austin Bell stops by for a chat about life with twin boys, dealing with the "getting to know you" phase with a significant other while also dealing with the "holy crap we're having kids" phase. We also talk about darts and I reach for a sponsor because podcasting is expensive. Enjoy!

DJ Valentine from the Simplistic Reviews Podcast drops by this Episode. We talk movies, we talk tv, we play a game where DJ makes me feel bad about myself for not seeing movies that I should have seen years ago.

Spring has sprung, but nobody gets me more sprung than my guest for this episode, Kevin Venema. We discuss the ups and downs of having a preteen, the importance of keeping a strong bond between you and your significant other, and dream jobs after retirement. 

Happy St. Patrick's Day! This episode was one of my favorites because I got to talk to a new dad, directly from Ireland. We discuss having kids during Covid, Irish traditions in Ireland and America, and a history lesson in the IRA. Erin Go Bragh!

This episode I had the pleasure of talking to a new dad, Steven Challacombe. We talk about raising kids with special needs, preferred tv after the kids go to bed, fixing stuff around the house, and the challenge of letting your kids be briefly unsupervised. 

A special day calls for a special episode. The Dads on the Rocks Podcast hosts three couples in a Newlywed-style game that gets a little too weird. Happy Valentines Day!

Andre Fernandez returns for the February episode. We talk music, local bar scenes, and Bluey! Other things too, I think... Enjoy!

My guest this episode is another old friend, Jonathan Rubenstein. We talk about working from home, reminisce about old stories, potty training, mannerisms our little sponges of children mimic, and teaching kids the differences in Holiday traditions between religions.

Happy New Year from The Dads on the Rocks Podcast! This episode features my oldest friend Danny Mejia. We talk about family life while serving in the military, meditation through fishing/hunting, and the effects of growing up without a father figure. 

This special Christmas episode of the show features our very first Mom on the Rocks, Ms. Adriana Grahm. We talk about kids growing up and going off to school, building trust, and our favorite holiday traditions. Merry Christmas!

The first of two Christmas themed episodes this month. My guest this episode is Chris Sisley from the Christmas Time in the City Podcast. We talk about being a stay-at-home parent while the other parent works from home, Christmas in (and a short guide to) New York City, the pros and cons of screen time, and meeting Santa for the first time in this episode's Tell me a Story.

My guest this Episode is David Tombley. We talk about routines and schedules, softball, fishing, and why it's important to always have your passport when travelling abroad. Plus, a candid look at the neck that turns the head. What does that mean? Listen and find out.

This episode's guest is Cesar Altamirano. We discuss letting children learn for themselves, being present instead of on your phone, being a step-father, podcasts, video games and movies. Plus I get to the bottom of a nickname that has been plaguing me for nearly two decades.

For Episode 13 I welcome back three former guests to talk about our favorite spooky season traditions. Arian Moore, Paul Hendee and Lord Torrell Smith and I discuss decorating, Costumes, scary movies, and we get to the bottom of Egyptian...well if you listened to the previous episodes, you'll know. Happy Halloween!

My guest is Jonathan Sundy. We discuss sleep schedules, travelling, baby sign language, and a celebrity encounter at a convention. 

My guest this episode is Christian Rogers. We talk about finding time for yourself to be the best version of yourself. We discuss Shang-Chi, and a high and low point for Tell me a Story.