Best Caspar Babypants Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 81 - You're Going To Booze That Swirl 1:19:13

2h ago1:19:13

1:19:13

The Blottos are back and by themselves for this haphazard foray back into the Help album, please join us again as we put this j'jam through our legendary alcoholic analysis. As always, you can find Team Blotto Beatles on Instagram (@blottobeatles) and Twitter / X (@blottobeatles), by emailing us (blottobeatles@gmail.com), or on the web (blottobeatl…

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Dismantling Birth Care Stereotypes | Teddy The Doula on Empowering New Moms AND Dads 37:25

14d ago37:25

37:25

Have you ever wondered about the true value that a doula brings to pregnancy, childbirth, and beyond? We're joined by Timothy Gant Jr., also known as "Teddy The Doula," a trailblazing male doula from Houston, Texas. Timothy shares his journey into the traditionally female-dominated field, the unique challenges and joys of his practice, and the vita…

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Ep. 80 - Hey Brewed (feat. Victor DeLorenzo of the Violent Femmes) 1:53:14

16d ago1:53:14

1:53:14

We begin our octogenarian episode with Tommy's artistic expression of his anger towards Becker before we record an intro in arrears, featuring the magic of our new THX (or THC) bumper. And then, friends, 80 is a big number, and we are doing a big song with a big guest! We welcome Mr. Victor DeLorenzo of the Violent Femmes to discuss what some would…

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Rewind Episode | She / Her / DAD | Tessa White on Trans Fatherhood 53:03

29d ago53:03

53:03

This "Rewind" episode doubles as our Father's Day 2024 episode! The guys chat about what an ideal Father's Day would look like, play a fun quiz game, and then throw back to the 2022 interview with trans dad Tessa White who shares candidly about her unique journey of trans fatherhood. Tessa opens up about her family's dynamics, the challenges she fa…

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U Mad Bro? | Men's Coach Sean Hotchkiss on Anger, Trauma, and Healing 49:00

2M ago49:00

49:00

According to Men's Coach and Somatic Practitioner Sean Hotchkiss, everyone carries traumatic experiences with them from when they were young. These can be major emotional traumas like the divorce of your parents, or they can be micro traumas... but when they are left unresolved, they can shape who we are as adults (and parents), how we navigate lif…

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Ep. 79 - Can't Imbibe Me Love 1:33:30

2M ago1:33:30

1:33:30

We get ambushed by an AI Tommy intro before the real one takes us into the world of Ringo's haberdashery. From there we do the work of fighting against those who say we aren't drinking enough on air, discussing what we would do with a billion dollars, thinking about Rick Rubin as the zen master of mixologists for your Blottos, listening to some mor…

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Chaser - Let It Be Roundtable (feat. Ranking The Beatles, BC The Beatles, Fans on the Run, and Paul or Nothing) 1:46:27

2M ago1:46:27

1:46:27

It says it on the tin - we got together with the brightest stars in the world of Beatles podcasting to discuss the remastered, reimagined, and wholly reenergized Let It Be film. Listen in for more, and listen to the pods of our friends when you finish! As always, you can find Team Blotto Beatles on Instagram (@blottobeatles) and Twitter (@blottobea…

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Mother's Day Special 2024! 32:48

3M ago32:48

32:48

It's Mother's Day 2024, and we dedicate this episode to ALL the moms—the real superheroes who make our families run like well-oiled machines with their dedication, selflessness, and boundless love. Marc and Adam wager guesses on what would make for an ideal Mother's Day for their wives (and then hear directly from their wives about how accurate the…

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Rewind Episode | The Today Show's Craig Melvin on Fatherhood, Parenting 32:38

3M ago32:38

32:38

In July 2021, Dateline NBC reporter and Today Show personality Craig Melvin joined us to talk fatherhood. He shared candidly about the process of writing his book Pops: Learning To Be A Son And A Father, including stepping out of his comfort zone to conduct a number of interviews with his own dad. Craig reflected on his childhood, his relationship …

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Ep. 78 - Baby You're a Rich Manhattan (feat. Skylar Moody) 1:42:18

2M ago1:42:18

1:42:18

Baby, it's time to crack into episode 78 where your Blottos discuss the infamous Cameron Crowe/Beatles connections, the amazing influence of our guest Skylar Moody, feeling on the new Beatles films, feelings on Timothy Chalamet, a record number of calls from fans, a surprise drop in from Beatles podcasting royalty talking about the Queen Bee's cove…

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Breathe, Feel, Then Move | Ryan Cooper on Fitness, Breathing, Combating The Dad Bod 44:34

3M ago44:34

44:34

Dads, raise your hand if becoming a parent resulted in falling out of healthy routines like exercise and mindful eating? Yeah, same here. And it's only natural... when there's a new baby in the picture your priorities immediately shift to your partner, the baby's well-being... and your own survival. But months (or years) later, it can be very intim…

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Ep. 77 - What Gose On 1:29:20

3M ago1:29:20

1:29:20

Episode 77 starts with a dive into Ringo's role as the original Beatle to bring Indian music to the band before we discuss breweries appropriating rockstars visages, teaching Scotty how to drink beer from a bottle, THC beverages, Cheech as the go-getter of the duo, when the Beatles were all by themselves, probably a little too much Jawbreaker talk,…

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Rewind Episode | Matt Gourley on Being a New Dad, Finding Balance 28:41

3M ago28:41

28:41

Episode 59 originally aired in February, 2020. Becoming a new parent can be a special kind of mayhem. Add a global pandemic into the mix, and the chaos of the first few months are elevated to a new level. But depending on your situation, those challenges may be coupled with opportunity. In Episode 59, podcaster, producer, actor, and all around crea…

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Many Ways To Say I Love You | Dr. Francois Clemmons on Cosmic Fatherhood + Fred Rogers 44:11

4M ago44:11

44:11

For those of us who grew up watching Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, Fred Rogers taught us many lessons via his cast of characters in the Neighborhood of Make-Believe; the most prominent of which is that there are many ways to express your love and appreciation for someone. One member of that cast in particular, Dr. Francois Clemmons ("Officer Clemmon…

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Ep. 76 - Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Brandy -Reprise (feat. Alex Goldman of the Reply All Pod) 1:28:46

4M ago1:28:46

1:28:46

We kick into the last quarter of our first century of episodes with a deep discussion of reprises, especially as they relate to SOAD jerks. We then record an INTRO IN ARREARS before introducing true pod royalty in our guest Alex Goldman, taking Alex on a journey that includes a serious discussion of pronunciation, the worst Tweets of 2023, Alex's m…

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Boredom Is The Birth of Art | Author Brady Smith on Parenting, Skateboarding, Kids' Books 49:23

5M ago49:23

49:23

What do bugs, sandwiches, skateboarding, comics, Saved By The Bell, mural painting, a chicken coop... and DADHOOD all have in common? Well, they have author and artist Brady Smith in common. (Duh.) Brady returns to the podcast to chat about many of the seemingly random things listed above... but most of all, how much he and his wife Tiffani Thiesse…

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Rewind Episode | Danny Tamberelli on Nickelodeon, Nostalgia, Fatherhood 31:00

5M ago31:00

31:00

A Day-Glo orange splatter of paint. A geyser of green slime. A seductive forearm tattoo named Petunia. If this doesn't conjure up some serious nostalgia, you either weren't a kid in the 90s, or your mom banned you from watching Nickelodeon. We invited Nick veteran and new dad Danny Tamberelli to the podcast to chat about growing up in the spotlight…

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Chaser -We Went to Beatlesfest! 1:05:01

5M ago1:05:01

1:05:01

It says it on the tin, people. Your dear Blottos went to the 50th annual Fest for Beatles Fans, held this year at the TWA Hotel at JFK Airpot - the very same airport where the Beatles landed 60 years ago. MARVEL! as we reflect on our experience. THRILL! as we play field recordings and interviews. GUFFAW! as we have a few yucks and discuss who ended…

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What Is a "Lead Dad" ...And Could I Be One? | Paul Sullivan on Fatherhood 43:20

5M ago43:20

43:20

When you hear the phrase "Lead Dad," what does it make you think? A "stay at home" dad? A dad who prides himself on being the more involved parent? To Paul Sullivan, Founder of The Company of Dads, being a "Lead Dad" is much different... and many of us naturally fall into the category. Hear Paul discuss The Company of Dads' mission to inspire more …

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Ep 75 - Doc 'N Stormy Robert 1:13:00

5M ago1:13:00

1:13:00

We hit episode 75 by hitting that place in the Venn diagram where Beatles fans meet Nathan Fielder fans. From there we discuss our own version of our Spotify Wrapped for the year, our Beatles-themed Air BnB, a critical review of the Apple TV John Lennon doc with all its Unsolved Mystery feels, the origin of "The Wo," The Beatles down under phase, a…

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Parenting Podcast Collab | Margaret Ables + Amy Wilson of What Fresh Hell 59:12

5M ago59:12

59:12

What fresh hell is this episode all about? Well, it's a collaboration with our new friends Amy Wilson and Margaret Ables, hosts of the popular momhood podcast What Fresh Hell: Laughing in the Face of Motherhood. The four parenting podcasters waste no time digging into why there are so many more motherhood podcasts than fatherhood podcasts, the valu…

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Ep. 74 - Within You WithStout You (feat. Chris Ballew of Presidents of the USA / Caspar Babypants) 1:22:54

6M ago1:22:54

1:22:54

We take the big leap into Episode 74 with a listen to some communal chants before we record an intro in arrears, remind listeners of ClarisWorks, introduce the incomparable Chris Ballew of the Presidents of the United States of America and Casper Babypants, revel in Chris' amazing rock and roll journey, make mistakes about the life of Jimmy Nicols,…

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An Actor's Guide to Thriving in Single Parenthood | George Basil on Fatherhood, Raising a Teenager 53:35

6M ago53:35

53:35

Being a single parent may result from an unplanned pregnancy, the relationship between two partners evolving or ending, or a purposeful decision. No matter the reason, it's fair to assert that single parents will navigate some unique challenges when raising a kid. George Basil (HBO's Crashing, Netflix's Flaked) joins us to reflect on raising his te…

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Ep . 73.- Ports of Love 1:10:19

6M ago1:10:19

1:10:19

We ask you to bear with us as we begin this episode with our bylaw approved quarterly staff meeting. From there we remind everyone that we were early on the Mal train, dig into our single album White Album tracks and titles, differentiate between Pee Wee Herman and the Marx Brothers, question the Outbreak Monkey of Beatles for Sale, question an ins…

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The Best of 2023 | Adam & Marc's Top 3 Clips 53:04

6M ago53:04

53:04

2023 has come to and end and Adam & Marc reflect on the guests, topics, and great conversations from the past year. The guys each present their Top 3 clips from the various episodes, and Marc closes out the episode with an utterly explicit edition of "So That's a Thing Now." The guys open Episode 95 of Modern Dadhood by catching up briefly on healt…

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Saint Nick Sets The Record Straight | A Chat With Santa Claus 31:09

7M ago31:09

31:09

In our holiday 2023 episode, we landed an interview with Father Christmas himself, Santa Claus. This episode is designed for parents and kids to enjoy together, as we ask Santa some hard-hitting questions which are on the minds of children around the world... and Santa delivers! Happy Holidays from our families to yours. We are grateful for you! Ep…

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Ep. 72 - Shot a Second Time (feat. Huw Thomas) 1:13:06

7M ago1:13:06

1:13:06

We break open episode 72 with news of our prestige TV sitcom, an early mystery word, our guest Huw Thomas, more on Smokey Robinson's GASMS, Huw's encyclopedic knowledge of pre-Beatles pop, The Wombles, the Zoobilee Zoo/Wombles venn diagram, Beatles Rock Band memories, British terms for being drunk, RB blowing minds once again, some early George Mar…

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Ep. 71 - I Swill 1:13:05

8M ago1:13:05

1:13:05

How do we start our septuagennial episode? With a BLOTTO BEATLES EXCLUSIVE! We then jump into the episode proper with Tommy's new catch phrase, some listener homework, Scotty C never skipping hands day, Irish Budweisers, another amazing example of RB breaking down rock and roll patterns, Tommy saying the word "standard" about 400 times, Becker tell…

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Reviving Empathy Through Images of Real Leadership | Photographer Pete Souza on Empathy, Dignity, Fatherhood 48:11

9M ago48:11

48:11

There are certain qualities, like leadership, empathy, kindness, respect, and compassion, that we all aspire for our children to embody as they grow. In this episode, Adam and Marc get a bit deep with Pulitzer Prize winner and Official White House photographer for two presidential terms, Pete Souza, who had the remarkable opportunity to capture the…

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Chaser - It's a Now & Then Social! (feat. Ranking the Beatles and BC the Beatles) 1:30:16

8M ago1:30:16

1:30:16

Did you all know there's a NEW Beatles song? Did you know it's the LAST Beatles song? Did you know it was originally recorded to a CASSETTE tape? You did? Well, we wanted to talk about it, and we wanted to do it with some of our best pod pals. Listen in as we are joined by Allison from BC the Beatles and Jonathan from Ranking the Beatles as we dig …

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Encouraging Independence and Personal Responsibility in Our Kids | Bunthol Kim on Teenage Fatherhood 38:54

9M ago38:54

38:54

Is there a "right" way to reach our children to be independent and self-reliant? If we always do everything for them, they may never learn to own their responsibilities. But it can be emotionally trying (and short-term inconvenient) to allow them to fail and learn from their mistakes. B Kim joins us to discuss his family's approach to instilling a …

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Ep 70 - Bud Boy (feat. Chris Webre) 1:35:30

9M ago1:35:30

1:35:30

Team Blotto dives into episode 70 by discussing one of the biggest Beatles conspiracy theories, a ranking of all the Toms, a hang with Ranking the Beatles, our new bud and guest Chris Webre, being the fat member of Voltron, alligators, a specific television show that was popular in the 90s, and the rebel-focused Bad Boy. As always, you can find Tea…

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WE GOT A PREVIEW OF THE McCARTNEY POD! 36:01

9M ago36:01

36:01

It says it right on the tin, people. Pushkin Media reached out to us and asked if we would be interested in hearing a preview episode of the brand new "McCartney: A Life in Lyrics" podcast, which was just released today, October 4, 2023. What you will hear within this episode are the Blotto reactions to the first episode, which focuses on "Eleanor …

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The Art of Explaining Farewells | Mortician Victor M. Sweeney on Fatherhood, Death, Balance 48:30

10M ago48:30

48:30

There are a million idioms about death: It's "the only certainty in life." It's "the end of the road." It's "the great equalizer." But even as adults, death can be impossibly difficult to understand and process, let alone to know the best way to explain death to our kids. Mortician Victor M. Sweeney joins the conversation to share his wisdom on how…

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Ep 69 - She's a Womanhattan 1:32:36

10M ago1:32:36

1:32:36

Crack into episode 69 with us as we review the influence of Little Richard, frothy first sips of beer, Tommy's review of Burning Man, The Beatles horned rimmed glasses era, what it's like seeing Elvis Costello live today, Elvis Costello's hat game, Becker doubling down on tickling McCartney, how many times Becker claims to know the Mystery Word, an…

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Back to School, Back to Pod | Scott Mazuzan on Fatherhood + Parenting 37:42

10M ago37:42

37:42

The guys make a formal apology for ghosting listeners for a short late-Summer stretch before talking "back to school" season with friend and dad of two, Scott Mazuzan. Episode 90 of Modern Dadhood starts with a rapid-fire catch up between Adam and Marc in which they each share several quick life updates in just a few words with no additional contex…

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Ep. 68 - There's a Case (of Beer) (feat. Sam Whiles) 1:33:03

11M ago1:33:03

1:33:03

Episode 68 begins with some AI shenanigans before we jump right into discussion with our guest, and the host of the incomparable "Paul or Nothing" podcast, Mr. Sam Whiles; whether it would be more appropriate to tickle Paul McCartney or blow him a kiss; Hot Take Tommy; Sam feeling as if we gave him a throwaway track; Macca's new podcast; theories o…

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Chaser - BLOTTO VETOES! 40:43

11M ago40:43

40:43

It's our third annual BLOTTO VETOES Spectacular! We take one episode a year and make a pitch to the other members of Team Blotto, attempting to move just one song on our Big Ol' List of Beatles songs. Can we find consensus? Will a song move this year? Listen and find out! As always, you can find Team Blotto Beatles on Instagram (@blottobeatles) and…

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Ep 67 - Sauvignon Truffle (feat. Brother Pat) 1:28:37

12M ago1:28:37

1:28:37

We pop the cork on our 67th episode with our earliest Magical Mystery Word, the famous moment when George Harrison brought some friends to the home of his dentist, the reintroduction of Brother Pat, Pat's recap of Wrestlemania, a fan call, a piecing together of our memories from the Blost Weekend, the first installment of our new segment Rocky Rank…

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The Unattainable Myth of Work-Life Balance | Young Han on Fatherhood, Business, Happiness 46:47

1y ago46:47

46:47

"Work-Life Balance" is a buzzworthy phrase that has taken on new meaning since 2020. And it's a funny one, because it essentially divides your time into two camps: Work... and everything else. As parents, we all strive to set boundaries such that when we're NOT working, we can be present with our family or rediscover our sense of self... but it's r…

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Ep. 66 - I'm Looking Through Brew 1:22:32

1y ago1:22:32

1:22:32

We conclude our second annual Blost Weekend by discussing Ringo's short lived soccer career, the most popular Blotto by way of the call-in line, a handsome Tommy minotaur, Colin as a consummate mixologist, Colin's first Malort experience, AI cocktails, the Beatles PJ pant-wearing era, lots more DMB than any of us expected, and the fight inspired Ru…

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Understanding Our Digital Footprint | Marc Groman on Online Privacy for Kids 46:41

1y ago46:41

46:41

One of the most important things we must drive home to our children before putting a device in their hand, according to Privacy Professional Marc Groman, is that what they share on the internet should be treated as public and permanent... even if they only intend for one person to see it. Groman, who served in the Obama administration as chair of t…

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Raising Privacy-Conscious Kids in the Digital Age | Marc Groman on Fatherhood and Privacy 50:47

1y ago50:47

50:47

We've all heard (or experienced) the horror stories around cyber bullying, the consequences of sexting, or kids accidentally blowing through thousands of dollars on a popular video game. And as dads, contemplating how (and when) to grant our kids access to certain types of technology can be overwhelming. But even beyond which social media accounts …

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Ep. 65 - I Should Have Known Bitters (feat. Chris and Colin) 54:30

1y ago54:30

54:30

Welcome back to the second annual Blost Weekend, where we crack open the McCartney '71 tapes once again before revealing that this episode is the backside of a double header, recognizing Becker's athletic skill, questioning which Ted Lasso characters we are, complimenting our cocktails recommended by Chris Bach of Bachtails (WooHoo), counting the n…

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The Funny Side of Fatherhood | Comedian Dustin Nickerson on Fatherhood, Comedy, and Work Ethic 36:58

1y ago36:58

36:58

It was never all that easy to predict the future, but it always felt like there were at least a few things you could rely on. However, these days, the fate of even some of the more historically steadfast institutions is murky at best: for example, the notion of attending college to get a degree so you can venture out on the path to your career. Wha…

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Ep. 64 - When I'm Sixty-Four Loko 1:33:31

1y ago1:33:31

1:33:31

We hit a major milestone of lining up episode numbers and song titles by digging into the vaults of the British Library for a rare recording of James McCartney; great notes from new listeners; an A-Paul-ogy; RB's Blue Drink; The Beatles grunge era; a lot of Foo Fighters talk for a section on Nirvana; inviting Dave Grohl to the pod; potentially insu…

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Ep. 63 - Maggie Hae-zy IPA (feat. Jared from Sena Farm Brewery and Chris & Colin) 1:30:30

1y ago1:30:30

1:30:30

Welcome to the second annual Blost Weekend where we bug out to the Blotto Bungalow, Bill? We kick into this effort of recording three episodes over two days by going full Lindsay-Hogg, discussing our new number one song, yadda yadda yaddaing the RB Stans, considering the Beatles Nigel Godrich produced record, questioning Thom Yorke's pants game, ta…

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Mother's Day 2023 | Revisiting The Mom Takeover 52:16

1y ago52:16

52:16

We love and respect all the mothers all year 'round... and can't think of a better day than Mother's Day to turn the show over to our wives to let them catch up about "modern momhood." This episode features the "Mom Takeover" by Sarah Flaherty and Jamie Checket, originally shared in June of 2021. With little instruction and a batch of questions and…

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An "Epical" Orlando Vacation | Universal Orlando Resort 2023 42:51

1y ago42:51

42:51

Adam and his 9-year-old daughter Summer share about their epic family vacation to Orlando which included several days at Universal Orlando Resort, and their once-in-a-lifetime invitation to join hosts David and Kari on the Discover Universal podcast. Episode 85 of Modern Dadhood, a "bonus episode," opens with a chat about April vacation. Marc share…

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Ep. 62 - I Amaretto The Walrus (feat. Bob Pernice) 1:51:45

1+ y ago1:51:45

1:51:45

We start off this episode by sharing a spin-off Blotto production "Freehold Companion", before realizing that The Blottos owe Tommy a very real aPAULogy. From there we get right down to it with this week's guest Bob Pernice (but not until Becker stops talking about himself) and the very big track he brought along with him. Not only is this the fine…

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