Sad Dads Club Podcast

Would you rather replace a battery if you can or just get a new thing? Gym replaces a solenoid and Foo cleans up his misters. Foo troubleshoots a starting issue with his motorcycle while Gym has trouble with a battery on a Honda Odyssee. Do you have any weird batteries you have a hard time finding? Gym finally gets his Oakley DT3 helmet in large. Piper graduates and keeps it low-key while turning 21 on the same day. Have you ever been iced? Foo mixes drinks. Gym explains how Rog is doing. Plus more!

This week Gym goes on his longest mountain bike ride yet on a local bike trail. Foo uses his Fat bike for Ingress play. Foo has all the bike tools. The problem with mountain biking is wanting to always buy new stuff. Gym has never really worn helmets, for anything. Foo cannot believe how expensive mountain bikes are now. Foo makes the point that the middle class is being priced out of so many things. Gym finds an issue with the mountian biking community as a whole. It doesn't matter what you do, get out and do something. Plus more!

This week Foo walks, easily, 5 miles. Foo swaps some lugnuts but it's not straighforward. Gym has a low sugar issue that makes him stop a bike ride. Gym's Father In Law goes into the hospital and it's scary.  Foo's Grandpa In Law, Ed, is gonna turn 95, Happy Birthday, Ed! Have you visited the Redwoods? Sirius XM cancellation is fun. Plus more!

This week the guys kick off with an ASMR start. Gym is excited about the newly announced Slate truck being touted for under $20k with federal tax credits. Foo struggles to get his Dad setup with a CarPlay capable stereo in his Ford Fusion. Older folks need cars that are easier to get into and out of. Foo updates us on his last week in his new reality (HINT: he's been busy). Gym helps Chandler put together a 14x12 patio cover and still isn't finished while Foo put up car covers and struggles to build a shed in the wind. Gym is thoroughly enjoying his new mountain bike and Foo and his wife are hitting the gym.  Plus more!

This week there's some breaking news that tells us that the Tesla board is looking to replace Elon Musk. Foo calls out Gym for buying himself a mountain bike. Foo has big news of his own as he dives into a new chapter.  Plus more!

This week Foo tariffs his son's leftover pizza with the Dad Tax. Zander has an upheaval at the local movie theater. Do you have a weak stomach or a steel stomach? Shout out to the Taco Tree! The Dads find that they consume and share videos in much the same way. Foo finds a couple at a local nursery with a boxer. Gym has some frustration with his silly pool. American EVs are behind now. The hypocrisy in our current political climate.  Plus more!

This week Foo tells us that farmers cannot fix their own tractors anymore. Piper wants to know how dad learned about car stuff. Gym goes to see AOC and Bernie in Folsom. We talk a bit about the current political environment. Gym worries about whether or not he's going off the deep end. Where do you get your news now? Foo struggles with a UHaul reservation. Foo relinquishes an unused Quad on Chandler. Gym melts a Lithium battery. Plus more!

This week Foo talks about his 401k matching scenario. Foo looks for positivity in the snowpack while Gym is reeling at how good his yard looks. Foo says we're in Deep Bandini. Remember books with flowers in them, Foo does. Foo is gonna save the world with his new garden implementation. Gym struggles with keeping his pool clean. Foo cleans the NID water ditch with his Dad. Gym tries to go to the Hands Off protest but doesn't make it due to a Caddy issue which ends up being a bad coil pack. Foo brings out some Butterbeer Goldfish and they are polarizing. Gym has an idea to make a difference in today's climate.  Plus more!

This week Foo wants to clarify his wash car methods. Boars hair brushes? Affording things today is becoming problematic while tariffs are quickly becoming part of our lives. Car companies are about to struggle and many other iindustries, really. Gym has a theory on what Trump is up to and it comes down to the 1%. How will all the DOGE cuts affect some aspects of life and especially during emergency situations where FEMA would intervene. Foo contemplates his reirement and lack of a will. Foo got the gutters covered. Plus more!

This week the guys want to know what's in a car ceramic coating, best methods for a scratch free car wash and talking about our past car wash indiscretions. Gym gets recommended a place that can do wheel repair and powder coat while Foo gets referred for motorcycle fork repair. Foo's wife got a new ride. Melly goes to New Orleans for an Audiology conference and Foo loves the food aspect of that city. Gym goes to Mexico City and doesn't have a meal. We reminisce about long lost portable storage formats over the years. Plus more!

This week the guys try and make some sense of the current political environment in America. Why Tesla is now hated regardless of the product. DOGE is gutting the governement to what end? Privatizing parts of the government is a bad way to go for a number of reasons. Why are we angering our long time allies? MAGA posts are hard to ignore and almost never based in any kind of fact. Watching the President actively going after his political rivals is unreal. The White House press secretary is awful. Foo wants to know what is the first movie made you tear up? Plus more!

This week Foo has leaves in his gutters and a pond that shreds fish. Battling the critters. Country dogs are different than suburban dogs. Foo deals with new time reporting. Gym has a coolant cap that destroyed itself and Melly's Subaru goes back into the shop. Foo goes to a protest with his daughter and Gym is proud. We go long on time to talk a little politics and voice our frustration. Plus more!

This week Foo finds out that timesheets are becoming the problem they deserve and efficiency has no place there. Foo realizes how important the dogs were to his mental health. Gym and his son see Helmet again and music and live music is a big part of their lives. Shopping for music back in the day was fun. Foo and Zander are going to see Ado. How's the new administration treating you? Plus more!

This week the guys start the conversation about banking in America and how it's gotten more computer automated and further from their original intentions. Gym thinks credit unions are where it's at but Foo dump one cuz he's slided. What browser do you use? Foo finds out how much he still owes on his Apple Watch. The guys find they are less apt to upgrade new sexy hardware as they used to be. Foo installs in ceiling speakers for his surround sound. Gym finds a strange issue with his Denon home theater amp. Foo finds out how good wireless CarPlay is. Plus more!

This week gym gets his face melted by some Louisiana Hot Chicken. Foo wants fries and they better be good. Gym goes out in the snow in a side by side and has a blast. Gym along with his wife and daughter attend the No Kings for Presidents Day protest at the state capitol. Venus gets a 5 day weekend but ends up sick. Plus more!

This week Foo grapples with Bob. Gym grapples with a drywall repair. Gym gets locked up when thinking about doing home renovations projects. The right tools make the difference but not having them is not a reason why you can't do something. Foo wants to build a garden out back, is there time? Gym finally installs his wife's dash cam after two years. Foo's Dad pops the big question about Temu. Gym has a Caddy update. Plus much more!

This week Gym updates us on the Caddy. Gym feels like he is constantly cleaning gutters. Do you clean the gutters on a rental or have the homeowner do it? Foo gets to the point with regards to his dad's health in a search for truth and honesty. Gym recommends a show called Baylen Out Loud, so check it out. The guys determine that sometimes its good to be outside your comfort zone. There are questions about the Apple Maps CarPlay Speed Check notifications. Call your representatives if you are unhappy with our current situation. Plus more!

This week Foo notices that the Cadillac is once again missing. Foo goes full farmer and helps his dad on the property. Electric shears for the win. Gym is looking for a bucket truck he can borrow. Lemorange pie, say no more. Overalls are making a comeback for Foo. Foo's pants are coming up short in the crotch. Gym moves a gun safe and repairs some drywall. Car stereos are disapointing nowadays. Plus more!

This week the guys go long. Gym buys a pressure washer kit and satisfyingly cleans a yard drain and a gutter. Gym goes shooting for the first time and enjoys it? Can you hunt or shoot living things? The new regime has taken over the US and it's... subpar, and we dive deep into all the changes happening. The politicising of the LA Fires.  Plus more!

This week the guys start with some conversation about paying attention to financial news and mostly bungling our way through money conversation. Foo is noticing that there's good news regarding how his employer did this year which reflects on potential bonuses. Do you count on bonuses as part of your salary like Clark Griswold? Gym, once again, repairs a toilet. Are you on board for a bidet? How many finger touches does it take to get to the bottom of a toilet flush lever? Gym talks about The Stanley Parable, a game which is currently free from Playstation Network. Gym is not a gamer. Foo takes Zander to Sac Anime show. Plus more!

This week the guys realize they never mentioned not recording for two weeks over the Christmas and New Years holidays. Gym has a toilet apocolypse right before Christmas. Gym gets a body pillow and Foo sleeps with an L. Gym installs 2TB into his PS5 and breaks something. The Foo fam is playing Balder's Gate 3. Gym has been playing Zelda: Echose of Wisdom. Zander has a birthday and Foo bounces. A small dive into shortbread, maybe? Plus more!

This week Foo toggles his Bluetooth. Foo polishes, not one, but two different rental cars. Enterprise tries to pin excessive tire wear on the Mustang on Foo. Foo full sends his repaired Focus RS. Foo takes his Focus RS into the snow with his new snow tires. First snowboarding session of the season for Foo. Gym sucks at riding switch. Gym and his daughter have been playing It Takes Two and highly recommends it. Gym recommends Red Dead Redemption 2. Foo's family plays Balder's Gate. Gym recommends Detroiters, go watch it. Plus more!

Foo rents a Porsche Macan and it's probably not one you'd want to buy. Foo gets his Focus RS back. Modern factory audio systems are lacking. Wireless CarPlay is where it's at. Wirelss charging on cars is hit and miss useful. We reminisce a bit about some of the ridiclous car audio installs we had in the past. Gym professes his love for the late 80's early 90's VW GTI Cabriolet. Foo mentions the Ford Escort EXP, a mini mustang. Young Foo dating failure. Plus more!

Have you seen North Shore, the movie? Dave and Nat send us some moonshine (thank you!). Would you play pill roulette? What crime would you do that would prevent anyone else from ever doing in the future? We had Thanksgiving, we hope yours was awesome. Gym gets a rat in the attic, installs some gutter guards and installs Christmas lights. Foo worries that he's the only one that likes his smoked snacks. How hard do you go on turkey prep? Brine? Seasoning? Big display or smaller display for gaming? Plus more!

This week Foo has an issue with the RS and it goes back into the shop.  Foo's rental Mustang has a screw in a wrong place. Gym's daughter turns 24 and they hit some interesting places. Watching Melly's school and work journey. We have a strategy for winning the presidency. The guys dive into peanut butter whiskey. Wine is confusing and overwhelming. Cider tasting at Hidden Star Orchards. Hey, RETURN THE CART. Plus more!

This week Gym talks about the benefits of the Epson ECO Tank printers. The guys go into a little into retro computing talking about old printers, modems, Gateway, BBS, beepers, and more. Computers are niche systems these days. There are far better payment methods now than sticking your debit card into a slot. Scams are everywhere, be mindful. Still getting political donation emails post election. Foo's son wants to pay with cash. Plus more!

This week the guys try to make sense out of some of the policies being talked about by the President Elect starting with the dismissal of the Department of Education. We break down a comment by Tim Walz: Busses and meals in school or busses and meals in prison. What does the incoming administration mean for our daughters? Gym wonders about rumors and potential conspiracy theories. Foo does Miata brakes. Foo gets some lighting for his house. Plus more!

This week the Sad Dads go where they have never gone before and discuss at length the Presidential Election and it's fallout. Foo share some of his own personal thoughts about what the election's importance  means to him.

This week Foo has a Red Bull in the fridge... Whatever you do, don't call it Dutch Brothers. Gym's house gets wrecked by a trio of Safeway sandwiches. The Dads get sucked into playing Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Zombies with Chandler and they both have their thoughts. Some discussion about Destiny 2 difficulty. Foo's wife has an issue that Foo troubleshoots and makes her IT guy jealous. Give your mechanic as much info as possible.  Plus more!

This week Foo tell us how the RS got a trip to the shop for unknown CEL reasons. Check Engine code for a low battery in a key fob? Foo gets to drive an electric car and he's got comments. Some EVS are giving gas vibes, literally, but only in Europe (we're looking at you Shelby Mustang Mach E GT). EV charger talk... and why Tesla owns the charging market, sadly. Foo is interested in an electric skateboard, briefly. Plus more!

The show starts out with a short discussion about spicy foods and what happened to the original Siracha sauce. Gym has a problem with a quiche. Gym helps his son install a leveling kit on his Ranger and things go sideways. Gym's son and daughter-in-law buy a Honda Prologue. Foo and Piper get the meat sweats in Santa Barbara. Foo does a school tour with Piper at UC Santa Barbara. Plus more!

This week the guys are having trouble with phantom touches which are possibly mosquitos. Gym endeavors to install some shocks on his wife's CR-V. Foo's wife takes the Miata for a SMOG check and finds a friend. Finding people that can drive stick is becoming rare. We follow up with last week's discussion about solar panels with comments from Dave. Hurricanes everywhere and sad devastation. Rivian for the win. Revisiting the sad reality of Tsunamis like what happened in Japan years ago. Gym recalls his fear of nuclear war back in the 80's. Plus more!

This week the guys tackle the current high cost on vehicles and wonder why. Are car dealerships to blame for much of the sales losses? Foo sees a trend amongst small electric vehilces like scooters and bikes. Solar panels is not as appealing as it once was. PG&E is a terrible company and Gym plays a little devil's advocate. Foo really likes his Camp Chef. Gym has multiple kids flying in on Southwest at basically the same time. Plus more!

We've got a busy show this week. What's your social media of choice? Gym suddenly has a trunk full of Squishmallows. Yes, people, we missed a show because life happens sometimes.  Gym has a really busy week that included seeing Two Door Cinema Club and a couple of birthdays. Ever ridden in a Waymo driverless taxi? Wedding weekend arrived and it was pretty cool and busy. Thanks to Foo for officiating the wedding! Foo comments on his assigned table. Honeymoon and hurricane. When is a good time to retire? Plus more!

This week Gym shows his frustration over Zero Hour Quest in Destiny 2. Gym talks about the upcoming wedding. Both guys are having Disneyland withdrawls but its becoming more expensive. Foo ends up with Season Pass lift tickets after all. Gym installs a replacement kitchen sink faucet. The CR-V is gonna get new shocks soon. Gym has a little trouble with an oil change. Plus more!

This week Foo wonders what is next for the Destiny franchise. Foo reveals that he's into Japanese anime and shares that with his son. Foo finds his new mattress has a side effect. Foo has an encounter with a young Taylor Swift fan while Gym witnesses a Taylor Swift dance party in Sacramento. Wedding things are starting to ramp up in Gym's world. Plus more!

Show starts off with some chatter about Chandler's upcoming wedding.  Where do you buy your gas?  How much effort and planning do you put into your driving?  Foo's fight to get his son to the dentist.  The Dads wonder: is wisdom teeth removal a racket?  Hey, here's a PSA: leave earlier.  Gym has a glass guy.  Foo hasn't played Red Dead Redemption 2 and the world has come to an end.  Foo gets inadvertently slided by Gym.  Gym has gone all in on Destiny 2.  Plus more!

What does Mercury in Retrograde mean? The Dads breakdown and geek out on Deadpool & Wolverine and you should go see it. Gym goes and sees Coraline 3D and highly recommends it. School is back in session and Foo attends Back to School Night. Gym wants to know if you had a teacher that impacted you. Stagefright, all night. Plus more!

This week we analyze Foo's new 4 day work schedule. Gym is sad to see the Olympics go. Raygun the Breaker have her country's best interest at heart? Foo goes wall climbing and finds out. Foo gets the feels for a homeless dog. Foo has a dry heave conversation. Plus more!

The kick off the show with some discussion about the still burning Park Fire and related topics. What Olympic games are you watching? Table Tennis, Gymnastics, Hand Ball, Shooting Surfing, Shooting, 4x100 Mixed Relay, etc.  Harris-Walz ticket the ticket? Foo is looking for Japanese chalk. Shout out to Dave Sampson with the Griot's recommendation.  Plus more!

This week Foo has a back problem which is not normal for him and he eventually finds out it's his ____. Foo is advocating for proper seating position when working. The guys cannot advocate for griddle usage enough.  Mayo instead of butter on a grilled cheese? Does pancake batter work on a waffle iron? Gym struggles with using the smoker as of late. Plus more!

Gym talks about his new found fun in playing Destiny on his PS5 and Foo is all in. Gym finally has installed his own automatic home brew HVAC compressor mister system and he's thrilled and the guys are attempting to maximize their HVAC efficiency with misters, filters and any way they can. Gym sees a Bugati Chiron in the wild. Foo get's his Tri-tip cooking and he loves it. What's been cooked on the griddles recently? Plus more!

Foo is kicking off the conversation by talking about Monster alcoholic energy beverages.  Gym is confused by Liquid Death waters. Alcoholic glass is now recyclable in CA. Foo is sad that all SUVs look the same. Gym goes and see the Big Boy, a historic steam locomotive that came to town. Foo commuted on Amtrak from Sac to SF. Using subways is fun and practical. Foo has a science itch and it has to do with thermal pool cooling and Gym is also involved. Plus more!

This week the guys fret a little over where where they have hair and where they don't. Do you have a beard and how do you manage it's cleanliness? Do food eating challenges interest you at all? Gym reports on his Loco Cooker griddle likes. It's been real hot here in the Sacramanto area. For science Gym ordered a pool chilling fountain for his pool. Foo does a deep dive on helping his kids for AP Euro History and Biology. Facebook Marketplace is a blessing and a curse. Foo loves on the Apple Pencil 2 in use with an iPad. Gym helps his father-in-law with a security concern.

The guys start out with some discussion about the current heat wave.  Foo does a deep dive on how misters work to make things cool down. Can you wear your ear buds all the time? Gym has a probem with the Toro and it might be dead. Foo ends up at Folsom Lake riding wave runners for his nephew's birthday. Gym finally gets his griddle. Foo shops at new store, finds new salads and Doritos, blows his mind. Score your hot dogs. Plus more!

This week the guys start out with some gaming conversion with talk about XBOX Games Pass and PlayStation Plus. There are some tips for upgrading your PS5 storage. Foo fixes his HDMI power problem and ends up playing Destiny with Gym. Gym has new info about the long lost Meatstick from last year. Gym finally ordered his Loco Cooker griddle. Foo is Mr. Optimistic. Foo finds the Planet Fitness to be less busy as of late but that doesn't mean there won't be some clown using the 30 minute workout area to text and watch TikTok. PSA: Use the proper weight while working out. Gym likes working out in the pool. Plus more!

This week the guys kick of talking about IRN BRU. It's Juneteenth, and celebrate? Join a discussion about how some holidays are hard to celebrate considering their origin. Gym has a birthday and go Rail Exploring and have a blast. Gym says you should go see Inside Out 2. Foo wants donuts for Father's Day and labels should be part of the process. Foo is astounded by what he sees at Mongolian BBQ. Gym is still fighting with Lowe's over emptied Gift Cards and still wants to place an order. Gym is upset with Vanilla VISA gift cards. Sometimes shipping tracking info doesn't represent where the item is. Plus more!

This week, Foo is on call and very busy.  Gym can't pay for dinner.  Being on-call sucks.  The evolution of your work knowledge changes over time.  The guys taste a soda from IRN BRU from the UK and it's unique.  Gym tries to order a flatop griddle from Lowe's and it goes very sideways and he's unahappy.  Foo's rangetop doesn't light on it's own and he doesn't want to replace it.  Chemical Guys screwed up and the guys are looking to move on.  Plus more!

This week the guys kick off talkign about Young Sheldon and Big Bang Theory.  The guys have run into a triple digit heat wave. Gym has good plumbing ideas. Foo picks up the girls from the airport dressed as a driver. Gym recalls when his now wife surprised him with a trip to Disneyland. Food delivery apps are too expensive for the Sad Dads. The guys are peticular about the fresheness of their food. Gym buys a PS5 and the process was frustrating. Gym tries some new games like Destiny while Foo has taken the week off to play the new Destiny. Gym's cabinet fans died.  Plus more!

This week the guys discuss some animals that shouldn't be pets. The final Melly move has occured!  The U-Haul guy tells us a life changing event and it catches us off guard. Donating and thrifting clothes is a pretty cool way to go. Gym tells a little bit about Melly's next steps in her journey to becoming a doctor. Foo does a dive into making waffles and Gym would love to figure out how to recreate Zelda's pizza dough. The guys finish up the show hungry. Plus more!

Foo opens up with an apology. Foo's girls are in Europe. Gym's dentist office wen to Club 33. Foo would've bought Kings season tickets if they would have pulled him off the waiting list. Season passes to D'land. Foo studies with Zander. Foo and Zander watch Turning Point. Foo makes Japanese sushi balls and they are Instagram worthy. Gym makes smash burgers. Plus more!