Our Dad Life

Some serious events have transpired that have drastically changed the world we live in. Steve and Paul discuss how COVID-19 has affected their lives, the Black Lives Matter movement/initiative, and the need to stand up and make your voice counted by voting this year. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

(Recorded after Episode 3) Steve and his dad share stories about growing up, some sacrifices and regrets, and some advice for dads. Happy Father's Day! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Secrets are revealed and cats are out of bags as Steve and Paul break open two boxes of Pretzel Pop-tarts and give them a try. The pair review their struggles and successes with potty training and discuss a few shocking lies that parents tell their kids. Two heartfelt songs are played for language learning, Steve gives a unique gift, and Paul tries to make this description sound like a soap opera. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Steve and Paul are joined by two very special guests. They discuss the big events that happened in 2019, New Year’s resolutions, and what exciting plans they have for 2020. TinyHouse Nation episode 2, moving from two children to three, and stretchy pants also make an appearance --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The modern quandary called the tiny house is the main topic for this episode. Steve visits his neighbor who is building a tiny house, and Paul talks about the minimalistic trends he sees in his life. Kickstarter, greetings, and pop tarts all make an appearance as well. Link to Sam's video: https://youtu.be/SvBwWbDn0Lo --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Steve brings to the table the topic of things we did as children that kids today will never know and things they have now that their parents never had. Johnny is a guest to give a history lesson. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Steve and Paul explore new situations that have arisen in their parenting life. Paul’s oldest son chooses to be in orchestra. An old man thought experiment takes a turn for the unexpected. Gummy bears, Frank and blocks, and a mysterious poem guide their conversation. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Steve and Paul are joined by a guest, Melissa, as they discuss the personality profiling system by Carol Tuttle called Energy Profiling, and her book It’s Just My Nature. They discuss games conferences, salted cookies, and the Russian language at a glance. Links: https://my.liveyourtruth.com/dyt/home/ https://www.amazon.com/dp/0978543696/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_i_4OXmDbW3RXZNC https://www.amazon.com/dp/0984402136/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_i_KPXmDbK3BSE7C https://www.facebook.com/groups/thechildwhispererbycaroltuttle/?ref=share --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Steve and Paul discuss life after the wedding and what is needed to sustain a happy and healthy marriage. Paul talks cutthroat business practices, Steve discovers the one true way to say Pretzel in Spanish, and the duo discuss how they met their spouses. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, Steve and Paul cover a variety of small topics that have been building up and are not big enough to merit a full episode. A “Mystery Box” episode gives them a chance to discuss these topics without an overarching theme. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Steve and Paul talk about the benefits of home school and public school, citing why they chose each for their children. They learn not to throw missiles at people standing in bus terminals (see the bloopers at the end of the episode), and Paul has a joke about a train that he thinks is funny.

Paul's family loses a pet, and he discusses the hard topic of death with his boys. Steve and Paul discuss the experience and why lessons like this should be taught in the home.

In our pilot episode, we introduce ourselves and ask each other ‘soul-searching’ questions about the other person. We are joined by James and Clayton who offer ageless fatherly wisdom.