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The Podfathers is a podcast from Clem and Uncle Chaps from Barstool Sports breaking down the good, the bad, and the ugly of fatherhood. Other books and websites and podcasts have tried to explain what life as a new dad is like "from a dude's perspective." "As told by Guy's guys." or "from a mans per…

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    • Sep 27, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 58m AVG DURATION
    • 317 EPISODES

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    The Podfathers: The Boys Are Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 61:03


    The boys are back with an update on life, Chicago, and having kids in college.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/podfathersshow

    TTYL

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2022 41:07


    The Podfathers are packing things in for a bit as they try to figure out the best way to gripe about their kids and getting old. But before they do that, they remember some of their favorite times on the show, discuss the hot dog wars between Sam's Club and Costco, talk turkey for Thanksgiving, and thank the greatest listeners in the world that are rebuked for not saving the show. JK, we love all of you and will hopefully see you soon in another form. The show isn't dead, it's just resting its eyes.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/podfathersshow

    Tubbin' Is Racin'

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2022 46:39


    Large returns from Arizona with a bunch of experiences from NASCAR while the Casa de Clem has picked up a new hot tub from Costco. The guys discuss the great memories of quick family trips to other cities and make plans to snack off together prison style.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/podfathersshow

    Christmas Season Is Here!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2022 48:35


    The Podfathers kick things off recapping their Halloweens, which were all very different thanks to the ages of their kids. The calendar changing to November means it is now Christmas season in the Chaps household, which leads to some pushback on the pod. The guys also go down their typical Costco rabbit hole in an attempt to either get sponsored by Costco or just become an all Costco podcast.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/podfathersshow

    The Costco Food Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2022 47:31


    Costco has long been the gold standard for big box store food courts, with the $1.50 hot dog + drink being the The guys also discuss this year's Halloween plans, a crazy video game where you have to keep a suicidal baby alive, and Black Friday deals.

    Making Love To Lullabyes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2022 47:42


    All 3 Podfathers are back together to break down the biggest questions in the parenting game. Is it okay to have sex while your kids lullabyes are playing? Should you plan a fake trip that you turn around from to scare your kids straight for future road trips? Did Large curse Alabams football by sending his son there? All very fair things to ponder before the guys rebuke a certain longtime gameshow host and break down more seminal days for receiving mail.

    RIP They Wrote

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2022 50:00


    Large and Clem have the reins this week after a very eventful weekend that left Clem brokenhearted as well as hard of hearing. The guys dip into the nostalgia of the old toy catalogs sent around Christmas time, bid adieu to Angela Lansbury, think about which celebrities they want to see perform before they pass, and dive into the mailbag on how to survive a 16 hour car ride with your family to Disney.

    Catering Your Wedding At Costco For Less Than $1000

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2022 53:06


    That's right, someone paid less than $1000 to have their wedding catered by the big box GOAT. The Podfathers get into all that but first discuss: - Results of last week's peanut butter war (which can be found on the Barstool Grown Up YouTube) - McCartney becoming the first person to ever win the tokens hanging over the edge game from Dave & Busters - Large becoming a boxing ref and a parent concerned about sex ed - Clem is excited for the introduction of McDonald's Happy Meals For Adults

    Peanut Butter Wars

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2022 64:07


    To put it simply, this week's episode of Podfathers goes off the rails. Clem's kids are running crazy while they are off for Rosh Hashanah, Chaps has his mom over, and Large is rebuking one of his kids for eating nothing but Subway for weeks at a time. At some point, the discussion turns to peanut butter followed by Crocs talk and potty training an 8 week old. I wish I could give you guys more info but my brain still hurts from whatever the heck just happened. So listen up and just remember, we are all in this together.

    Breaking Down The 2022 Nominees For The Toy Hall Of Fame

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2022 56:10


    The Podfathers dive into the 2022 nominees for the Toy Hall of Fame which includes Bingo, Lite Brite, Nerf, and Pound Puppies. Some are voted in, some are voted out, some are rebuked. Large also talks about his trip to Vegas where he got to see Mick after a few weeks at college, Chaps is back on the Discovery+ train, and Clem bribed his kids into becoming Mets fans like any good parent would. With food and souvenirs.

    The DEFINITIVE Guide To Planning A Disney Vacation

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2022 54:19


    Clem is about to plummet down the Poor Rankings after booking a Disney vacation. However before he heads down to Florida, he shares the tips he picked up before bankrupting his family while also getting some pointers from Large and Chaps. The guys also dive into Chaps' latest binge on Discovery+, Large's latest wild week of traveling, and more poop talk than anyone was ready for.

    The Official Power Rankings Of Items For Your Garage Freezer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2022 53:01


    The Podfathers dive deep into the parenting bag to break down the best items for items for a garage freezer after Clem finally picked up a chest freezer for his house. The guys also embrace debate about a school baptizing 100+ kids without their parents' consent and which night is harder to sleep through; the night before the first day of school or Christmas Eve before rounding things out on Content Corner.

    Spanking In School Is Apparently #Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2022 40:57


    School is coming back and apparently so is spanking with paddles. The Podfathers embrace debate on corporal punishment in school, whether or not there are assigned seats at their dinner tables, dive into if it's okay to adopt only one of your new wife's two kids, and Large gives an update on the emptier nest at his home.

    Bluey BANNED In The USA

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2022 38:29


    An episode of Bluey has been removed from Disney+ due to it being about farts. The Podfathers discuss what Bluey has to do in order to fight The Mouse. But before that, Large gives a recap of Rough N Rowdy with Frank The Tank and Duggs, Chaps was getting back to his southern roots, and Clem gives the house a much needed refresh.

    The DEFINITIVE Buying Guide Of Bed, Bath & Beyond Items For College Students (Plus Hemorrhoids And Record Collections)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2022 62:19


    The Podfathers get extremely fatherly this week with Chaps battling a case of hemorrhoids that can only be relieved by listening to the sweet sounds of a record player. However the big news is Large recapping how it was dropping Mick off for his freshman year at Alabama. He gets into the good, the bad, and the crying that took place along with the essential items that were purchased at Bed Bath & Beyond, which surprisingly hasn't changed much since Large went to college during the 80s.

    Large's Heart Is Leaving On A Jet Plane

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2022 60:11


    Large however is losing his heart with his son going to Alabama for college later this week. Pop Pop discusses what it's like for his family going through this transition and if it hurts more than Canelo kicking his ass. Meanwhile, Clem is losing his mind now that the kids are home due to camp being over wayyyy too early. The guys finish things off by visiting Content Corner with reviews for Marcel The Shell and Chip N Dales Rescue Rangers before diving in to a questionnaire to see just how dad they are.

    The Maine Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2022 47:50


    Chapsy returns from his Man's Trip to Maine to give us a recap of good living in the woods as Large returns from San Diego. The guys discuss the importance of taking vacations from kids as well as pranking your kids, give their opinion of all the Hershey's candies after news that there will be a shortage of Halloween candy, and break down the best cars for families of 4 or more. Support the show by supporting our sponsors. Subscribe to the SiriusXM App and get your first 3 months by visiting Siriusxm.com/podfathersoffer to sign up. Offer Details apply.

    Sex Dolls That Look Like Your Wife: Fair Or Foul?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2022 69:17


    Large and Clem take the reins this week with Chaps having his Maine Man Weekend. The guys recap Large's dick being invaded to get a stint out of his body and the Clems visiting the location of the first Woodstock before diving into stories of a man that bought a sex doll that looks like his wife along with an airline trying to book a 13 month old on a different flight than its parents before wrapping up with a question about paying for photographers for big family events and favorite fast food pizza foods. Wow, that was a long run-on sentence.

    Pop Pop Loses A Kidney (Stone)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2022 48:06


    Our pal Large went through a special kind of hell with a kidney stone the size of his name. He breaks down everything in excruciating details before the guys hop into some mailbag and visit Content Corner. Support the show by supporting our sponsors! - Visit 3Chi.com and use promo code STOOL5 to take 5% off your Delta 8 gummies, vapes, edibles, etc. and get a FREE Canna-Fan Flag Sticker

    Worst Vacation EVER Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2022 48:54


    The Podfathers are back after their week "off" to break down all that happened during their 4th of July break, including listener Kyle's worst vacation ever according to Chaps and crowning a winner from the Dad Vacation Moves snake draft, before getting into the serious business of the rising prices of energy, the constant prices of Costco hot dogs, and mailbag questions about taking beach vacations with little kids as well as inviting family over to your house for a few weeks following childbirth. Support the show by supporting our sponsors! - Visit 3Chi.com and use promo code STOOL5 to take 5% off your Delta 8 gummies, vapes, edibles, etc. and get a FREE Canna-Fan Flag Sticker

    The Dad Walk Draft: Dad Moves On Vacation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2022 46:08


    The Podfathers take some time from their week on vacation to draft the moves every dad does during vacation. Support the show by supporting our sponsors! - Visit 3Chi.com and use promo code STOOL5 to take 5% off your Delta 8 gummies, vapes, edibles, etc. and get a FREE Canna-Fan Flag Sticker

    Denise Richards OnlyFans, Glenny Pimps, And And The WORST Road Trip Ever

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2022 62:41


    The Podfathers link back up past their bedtime to discuss: - Denise Richards joining OnlyFans with her daughter...for $5 more per month - Glenny Balls becoming Glenny Pimps - The best nap you can possibly have - The worst road trip you can possibly plan for your family (according to Chaps) - And much more! Support the show by supporting our sponsors! - Head to Siriusxm.com/podfathersoffer and get your first 3 months for free when you subscribe to the Sirius XM App with 425+ channels. - Go to GetSunday.com/Podfather to get 20% off your custom lawn care plan. - Visit 3Chi.com and use promo code STOOL5 to take 5% off your Delta 8 gummies, vapes, edibles, etc. and get a FREE Canna-Fan Flag Sticker

    Girl Scout Cookie Crooks, Cussing Kids, And C*m Trees

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2022 66:09


    The Podfathers are back from a lovely Father's Day weekend where they share their good/great/wonderful gifts from their kids (along with a lottttt of cards for Clem). The guys discuss the Long Island Girl Scout who scammed a bunch of people out of their money for cookies, how to teach your kids the correct ways to curse, an all-time gaping asshole in Am I The Asshole, and some botany fun facts about cum trees. Support the show by supporting our sponsors! - Visit 3Chi.com and use promo code STOOL5 to take 5% off your Delta 8 gummies, vapes, edibles, etc. and get a FREE Canna-Fan Flag Sticker - Go to GetSunday.com/Podfather to get 20% off your custom lawn care plan. - Be sure to tune-in to the NASCAR Cup Series from Nashville Superspeedway this Sunday, June 26th at 5:00 pm EST on NBC

    BJs For Father's Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2022 66:04


    Dad's Day is coming up and The Podfathers have you covered what to get your significant other on his big day. The guys talk salads, pube nests, and Large has another senior moment trying to figure out how to watch Better Call Saul before giving out their Podfam Member Of The Week, answer some mailbags, and play another couple of rounds of Am I The Asshole? Support the show by supporting our sponsors! - Visit 3Chi.com and use promo code STOOL5 to take 5% off your Delta 8 gummies, vapes, edibles, etc. and get a FREE Canna-Fan Flag Sticker - Go to GetSunday.com/Podfather to get 20% off your custom lawn care plan. - Head to Siriusxm.com/podfathersoffer and get your first 3 months for free when you subscribe to the Sirius XM App.

    Disney D*ckheads

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2022 60:27


    The Larges are going through some serious growing pains after a week where they got a preview of what it's going to be like sending a kid to college and threw their last birthday party at the house while Clem is still getting used to being the big 4-0. The guys stop their pity party for themselves then turn their attention to Disney, where a hardo employee broke up an engagement as it was happening and another couple threw a wedding without food or drink for the guests so they could have Mickey and Minnie attend before diving into an Am I The Asshole mailbag question. Support the show by supporting our sponsors! Go to GetSunday.com/Podfather to get 20% off your custom lawn care plan. Get 5% off ALL products at 3Chi.com + a Free Canna-Fan Flag Sticker with promo code STOOL5 Purchase tickets to the Sonoma Raceway at sonomaraceway.com but also be sure to tune-in to the NASCAR Cup Series from Sonoma Raceway this Sunday, June 12th at 4:00 pm EST on FS1.

    The Podfathers Revived: Half Empty Nest

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2022 32:04


    We haven't been canceled again yet, so The Podfathers are back for another week of parental fun. With Memorial Weekend coming and going, summer is unofficially here so the guys discuss the glory of sending your kids to camp, Large prepares for life (and a wife) with only two kids at home come the fall as well as sending a kid to the prom in 2022, and we introduce our newest segment titled Show And Tell that we invite our listeners to participate in by tweeting their own at @PodfathersShow on Twitter or Instagram. Support the show by supporting our sponsors! Go to GetSunday.com/Podfather to get 20% off your custom lawn care plan.

    The Podfathers Are Back!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2022 56:54


    Despite the suits at Barstools' best efforts, we have brought back The Podfathers thanks to the overwhelming feedback from the Podfam. A sincere thank you to everyone that reached out with kind words the last few weeks and/or offered to help out in any way. On this week's show, the guys talked about the baby formula shortage the swept the nation, made a visit to Content Corner, and gave some heartwarming updates from home. However before all that we discuss the tragedy in Uvalde, TX where 19 children and two adults senselessly lost their lives in a mass shooting at an elementary school.

    Now It's Time To Say Goodbye To The Pod Family ...

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 50:19


    The Podfathers provide an update on the status of the show.

    Season 5 Episode 16: Large Is KFC's Grandfather | Barstool's Best Kept Secret

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2022 57:17


    On today's Podfathers we learn that Large is actually the biological grandfather of Kevin Clancy. Also, the guys recaps Stu-a-palooza which lived up to the hype and more. Lastly, we talk about the phenomenon of Barnes and Nobles and why everyone wants to take a dump there.

    Season 5 Episode 15 Kids Are Bringing Margaritas To School

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2022 56:11


    On today's Podfathers we're talking flying with kids. Good, the bad, the ugly? Also we chat kid independence. Would you let your kids watch that "Are You Old Enough" Show on Netflix ... or better yet, would you let your kids do it? - Updates from home - Margs at school - Content Corner: Are You Old Enough Netflix - Mailbag

    Season 5 Episode 14: Disciplining In Schools Has Changed Over The Years

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2022 60:58


    It's the Podfathers and this is what we're covering on today's show: - Updates from home - Baby Namer - Pastor tapes kids mouths - Margs at school - Mailbag Stay safe and stay sane out there ...

    Season 5 Episode 13: Pod Fathers & Mothers: Kate Joins The Show!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2022 73:29


    Podmother Kate joins the show to talk about her routine with her super advance son, Cash! She shares some tips and trick and gives us all the updates we need when it comes to the ol' sleep training. Large is on vacation, but still took the time to grace us with his super handsome face. We get to the usual mailbag and more! Subscribe to the Barstool Grown Up YouTube Channel to watch the video version!

    Future Dad To Be Is In The Dog House (And Rightfully So)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2022 63:50


    AJ Clem's Birthday! On the adulthood front, Will Compton is now a dad and Large traveling around the damn country and getting his ass kicked by professional boxers. Ahhh to be young again. Also, we cover a controversial mailbag question that puts a Dad to be in the doghouse.

    Season 5 Episode 11: A Parent's Perspective For Will Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 75:07


    By now everyone has given their personal take on the Will Smith/Chris Rock fiasco, however, we haven't heard anyone give a parent's perspective, and that's where we come in. On top of all that we've got updates from home, Pickle Ball, Principal calls kids Asshats, Applebees Drive Thru, the mailbag and more! SUBSCRIBE: https://barstool.link/GrownUp

    Large Retires From Destination Weddings

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 58:39


    On today's show we break down weddings fresh off one of Barstool's own, Captain Cons getting married. Large was in attention. He gave a full recap of the food and the wardrobes of Barstool's finest. He also formally announced his retirement from Destination Weddings. Chaps talks about his latest ventures into television and what shows should be on everyone's radar. Then of course, we wrap it up with some Daddy jokes and a little dose of bedtime stories thanks to our loyal listeners. Enjoy!

    Season 5 Episode 9: Smitty Returns

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 62:19


    Smitty Returns With A 1 Year Update! Smitty joins the show to give us all an update on his parenthood journey! The big news? He loves high fives. Reags also joined the pod to talk kids. Also, Large is playing hurt (he lost his voice).

    2022 Engagement Ring Theories

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 66:07


    Engagement Ring Theories It's 2022 - are we still doing Engagement Rings? Do we still need to buy these things? Uncle Chaps says just get yourself a house. Also, Large has a MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT! As the company grows older, so do the employees! If you're looking for the greatest dad jokes, mommy hacks and good ol' fashion wholesome content done the Barstool way then make sure to subscribe! https://barstool.link/GrownUp

    Season 5 Episode 7: Disneyland Lovers Are Liars

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2022 57:26


    Disneyland Lovers Are Liars This show prompts a little Disneyland talk. Is it fun? Does it suck? Are people lying? Large sure does think so. We also get into some movie talk and Large gives us one of the best Barstool Eddie impressions of all time. As the company grows older, so do the employees! If you're looking for the greatest dad jokes, mommy hacks and good ol' fashion wholesome content done the Barstool way then make sure to subscribe! https://barstool.link/GrownUp

    Live Separate For A Happy Marriage!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2022 49:07


    Living Without Your Spouse For A Happy Marriage? Is this true? A couple has two NYC apartments and is living straight up heavenly ever after. The end? Maybe, but maybe not. Also, Large is currently traveling and the boys aren't shying away from giving the big man some Joey Langone sh*t. Plus, a twinning dilemma that is just straight up weird. Then we get into the mailbag and give an update from home. As the company grows older, so do the employees! If you're looking for the greatest dad jokes, mommy hacks and good ol' fashion wholesome content done the Barstool way then make sure to subscribe! https://barstool.link/GrownUp

    The Whitman's Sampler State Of The Union

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2022 53:30


    Large's Valentine's Day was ruined by the Whitman's Sampler of all things. A rogue chocolate went missing and his special day hung in the balance! The Fathers also cover the SuperBowl and whether or not they felt old after the halftime show As the company grows older, so do the employees! If you're looking for the greatest dad jokes, mommy hacks and good ol' fashion wholesome content done the Barstool way then make sure to subscribe! https://barstool.link/GrownUp

    Season 5 Episode 4: Vegan Fridays Are Invading NYC Public Schools

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2022 54:11


    On this week's show the boys are going in on NYC Public Schools who are officially introducing Vegan Fridays to a school near you. That's right, Chocolate Milk is gone. You want some meat? Nope, not happening. "The city is phasing in the shift and plans to offer cheese sandwiches as a backup; officials said non-vegan items will be available by request. One school indicated that vegan breakfasts will consist of bagels and jelly, and cereal. Beverages appear to be exempt from the new rule, and milk will still be offered."

    Season 5 Episode 3: School Closed Because Of The SuperBowl

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2022 40:16


    On this week's show we've got a school closing in Cincinnati because they are confined that the Bengals are going to win the SuperBowl. For the mailbag, should you feel guilty for taking some time away from the house? Leaving the kids? The fellas have the answer.

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