Best Chris McClung and Will Reale Podcasts (2024)

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Podcast #56: Two Male Yoga Teachers 58:33

7+ y ago58:33

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Given that yoga participation in the United States is roughly 80/20 (female/male), what would happen if four men gathered in a small room to discuss its merits for an hour? Would the yoga universe tilt from an abnormal balance of testosterone? If you've always wondered about this very scenario, your wait is over! Male yoga teachers Michael Wilde (a…

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Podcast #55: Presidents are Dads Too 30:50

7+ y ago30:50

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Barack Obama is the 44th President of the United States of America. In actuality, he's only the 43rd man to serve as President (Grover Cleveland served as both the 22nd and 24th). All of our Presidents to date have been dads (in one form or another), yet only three had children born while in the White House. Go figure... In this episode, with assis…

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Podcast #54: Everything about Disney 58:28

7+ y ago58:28

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We've all heard it. No childhood is complete without a trip to Disney. If only it were that easy. There's Disney Land and Disney World. There's hotels and ticket and attraction options galore. What to do? Dads on Doody called in Ken Wiggins, Disney history and theme park aficionado, to help families everywhere make sense of the magic that is Disney…

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Podcast #53: Live from Las Vegas at the ABC Kids Expo 36:04

7+ y ago36:04

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What happens when we go to Las Vegas for two days, in the middle of the week, without our families? We go to the ABC Kids Expo, of course. At night, we record a podcast from the Sheraton Four Points Hotel on Tony Bennett Way. Of course. With over 1000 exhibitors utilizing 3,300 booths in nearly one million square feet of exhibit space, The ABC Kids…

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Podcast #52: The One They Call Dr. Thielgood 40:42

7+ y ago40:42

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Meet Dr. Gregory Thiel from Thiel Pediatric Dentistry, board certified in Pediatric Dentistry and a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. He's the one they call Dr. Thielgood. Well, maybe only we call him that...but perhaps it will catch on. Dr. Thiel, who cares for the teeth of all six Dads on Doody offspring, didn't just stumble…

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Podcast #51: Parenting Through and Beyond Divorce 38:39

8y ago38:39

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No one goes into marriage planning for divorce, yet the divorce rate is close to 50%. In other words, someone you care about will have to manage through the inevitable messiness that is divorce. If kids are involved, things get even trickier. In this episode we are joined by Dads on Doody listener Rudy Gutierrez, who was divorced soon after the bir…

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Podcast #50: Ten Memorable Moments 38:46

8y ago38:46

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When we started this podcast fifty episodes ago, our objective was to bring a father's voice to the parenting discussion. What we didn't realize was how it would inform our own parenting, not to mention how many interesting people and stories it would bring into our lives. This episode features ten memorable moments from our first fifty. Special th…

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Podcast #49: Oh... God 37:14

8y ago37:14

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What is the role of religion in the modern family? While most of us associate with a particular faith, in our over scheduled world religious practice is often substituted for any number of activities. Does it matter? The Reverend Chuck Treadwell, current rector of St. David's Episcopal Church in Austin, joins us in studio to discuss faith and our f…

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Podcast #48: Take Care of Your Home, Boy 38:29

8y ago38:29

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The single largest investment most humans ever make is the purchase of their house. Unfortunately, many of us fall short in the basic care and feeding. None of us wants our abode to fall apart. Typically we neither know what regular maintenance should be performed nor have the confidence to step into some of the more technical areas (like electrica…

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Podcast #47: Kids Versus Food 40:28

8y ago40:28

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Kids versus food. For most parents, it's a daily battle. We want our children to eat well, but we also need them to eat...period. Why is it so hard to get kids to eat healthy food? What does healthy food even mean for these calorie burning machines?

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Podcast #46: Michael Jordan Was Breastfed 40:15

8y ago40:15

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While we can neither confirm nor deny that Michael Jordan was breast fed, we do know that guys universally struggle to understand what women experience throughout pregnancy and during the early phases of child rearing. We also know, thanks to recent studies, that the men folk are more likely to pay attention if a macho celebrity or sports hero is s…

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Podcast #45: Parenting Ate My Fitness 40:18

8y ago40:18

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News flash! Parenting is all consuming, often consuming our physical fitness (pun intended) in the process. Tired, stressed and strapped for time, exercise is frequently the first thing we discard. Bad choice, and we all know it. Fitness is the fountain of youth, and a critical component of effective parenting. If only someone could tell us how to …

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Special Edition Podcast #2: Fantasy Football Draft Spectacular 44:02

8y ago44:02

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Jason Morton, our guest on both Professional Fantasy Sports Dad and From Folgers to Fresh Roasted podcast episodes, stops by to help Dads on Doody listeners ace this year’s fantasy football draft. Unfortunately, this discussion happened a few days late for Will’s benefit. Oh well, there’s always the waiver wire. Jason is a football expert (as in he…

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Podcast #44: Family Movie Night Solved 34:28

8y ago34:28

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Dave Karger is a well-known television host, interviewer and entertainment expert. In fact, he is THE resident movie expert on TODAY. You may have seen him on Access Hollywood, the Oscar’s red carpet for E! or Turner Classic Movies where he hosted a weekly movie series this past July. Dave also worked and wrote for Entertainment Weekly for 17 years…

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Podcast #43: Back to School 38:10

8y ago38:10

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It’s officially back to school time. Are you ready? Shawn Whitehouse, a popular elementary school teacher in Austin, joins us in studio to share his wisdom with parents all across this great land. Topics covered include strategies for preparing your children (and yourself) over the remaining few weeks of summer, how to effectively engage with your …

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Podcast #42: The Sex Talk 41:35

8y ago41:35

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It’s the moment we all dread as parents. The moment we knew was coming but tried to put out of our minds. The moment many of our own parents let pass by, electing to have others provide our education on the facts of life. Yes folks, it’s the sex talk. Well guess what? As modern parents, it’s our responsibility. Moms ... Read More…

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Podcast #41: Folgers to Fresh Roasted (Part 2) 37:44

8y ago37:44

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Part two of a two part series on the number one parenting tool, coffee! If you missed episode one, listen to learn about the history of fresh roasted coffee in America. In this episode RC Beall, one of America’s coffee pioneers, reveals the secrets to creating the perfect brew at home. Learn from the master! And if you really just ... Read More…

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Podcast #40: Folgers to Fresh Roasted (Part 1) 39:00

8y ago39:00

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Thirty years ago, the best part of waking up was Folgers in your cup. Today, Starbucks sets the bar as a baseline for decent coffee, and there is a growing culture that contemplates coffee the same way connoisseurs do fine wine. Coffee is also one of, if not the, most popular parenting tools. Most of us, as modern parents, rely on ... Read More…

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Podcast #39: Life After Kids, Fact or Fiction 39:08

8y ago39:08

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So you’re about to have your first kid. Of course you’ll think the baby is cute. Of course those carefree weekends will roll on. Of course you’ll still have sex. And no, you won’t need to get a minivan. Or will you? In this episode we discuss whether common beliefs about life after kids are FACT or FICTION. In a ... Read More…

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Podcast #38: A Dose of Perspective (Part 2) 28:07

8y ago28:07

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Perspective. It is easy in our culture of convenience and comfort to lose perspective. The 24 hour news cycle and non-stop train of social media often leads us to believe that we live in a world full of only hate and destruction. We focus on small things that we can’t control, and forget the simple blessings that are right in ... Read More…

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Podcast #37: A Dose of Perspective (Part 1) 32:27

8y ago32:27

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Perspective. It is easy in our culture of convenience and comfort to lose perspective. The 24 hour news cycle and non-stop train of social media often leads us to believe that we live in a world full of only hate and destruction. We focus on small things that we can’t control, and forget the simple blessings that are right in ... Read More…

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Podcast #36: Life is a Chore 36:36

8y ago36:36

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As parents, we all know the importance of teaching our children the value of hard work. Yet how many of us have attempted to implement a chore regime, only to have it fall apart a week later in the midst of our over busy lives? Well, your solution is here. Homey, a chore tracking application that is fun for the ... Read More…

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Podcast #35: Understanding Autism 31:02

8y ago31:02

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Dads on Doody medical expert Dr. Oddz, professionally known as Dr. James Marroquin from our Healthy Dad Basics episode, joins us again for an important discussion on autism. Not only does Dr. James have a professional perspective on autism, but also a personal one as his son Micah is autistic. Hear Dr. James discuss his journey with autism, from th…

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Podcast #34: Our Adoption Story 36:07

8y ago36:07

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Part two of a two part series. In this episode we visit with Kristan Shimpi, who shares her family’s personal experiences with adoption. After making the active decision to adopt, the Shimpis encountered unexpected challenges to make their dream a reality. Two adopted children later (from India and Guatemala), Kristan is full of advice and passion …

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Podcast #33: I Was Adopted 39:08

8y ago39:08

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Have you ever spoken with someone in depth about their experiences as an adopted child? Elva, who was born into a closed adoption herself, graciously joins us in studio to share her perspective on growing up without any knowledge of her birth family. Her honest account sheds light on the struggles and triumphs for both the adopted and the adopter .…

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Podcast #32: The Art of Family Air Travel. Turbulence Ahead? 40:44

8y ago40:44

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Our first podcast, Roadtrips, needed a book end. Seeing that train, boat and bus travel have fallen out of favor, we opted to release an episode on family air travel. Now that we have you covered on the road or in the air, you’ll be all set for your next vacation. Topics covered include packing for the plane, timing your ... Read More…

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Podcast #31: Father’s Day Primer 34:55

8y ago34:55

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Fireman Dave, super dad of 7 kids from our popular Livin’ Large episode, joins us again in studio as we round table on what we want for Father’s Day. In a shocking turn of events, it turns out that what we need is far less complicated than imagined. We break down a selection of gifts curated by Amazon in their ... Read More…

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Podcast #30: We Grew Up On A Commune 38:10

8y ago38:10

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Who amongst us hasn’t fantasized about living on a commune? Free from the rat race and surrounded by loving people, passing our days tending to the land and the animals that ultimately end up on our table. Sounds nice, no? Communes gained popularity in America in the ’60s, many of which still exist today. Still, most of us have never ... Read More…

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Podcast #29: A Chat with a Children’s Author 31:36

8y ago31:36

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Ever wonder about the people behind your children’s favorite books? Wait no more! Children’s author Norman Tomas, of the soon-to-be-released The Devil in Duke’s Den, stops by our digs to talk about everything from his creative process to eye popping illustrations to life in Mother Russia to “chorror” (the specific genre that Tomas credits himself w…

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Podcast #28: Mother’s Day Magic 32:22

8y ago32:22

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Mother’s Day is a holiday that most dads routinely fail. There’s actually a good chance that you’ve never delivered one that mom (not your mom, but THEE MOM) remembers for the right reasons. Well, those days are over. Chris, Will and Scott Hoopman (founder of Kidterview) discuss the good, the bad and the ugly surrounding the Mother of all holidays,…

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Podcast #27: Washington DC – Family Vacation Bucket List 35:53

8y ago35:53

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The capitol of our great nation, Washington DC, also happens to be a great place visit with your family. From the Smithsonian to the National Zoo to the monuments to government building tours, there is no shortage of FREE family fun. Couple that with excellent food and ample public transportation, and you have all the ingredients to make Clark Gris…

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Podcast #26: Pregnancy – What Guys Need to Know 38:58

8y ago38:58

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Guys know stuff. We know that stuff based on our own personal experiences. Frequently, we believe that we are qualified to be experts on anything that we have lived. Well, no guy has ever been pregnant (beer guts don’t count). We may think that we know what our wives and partners go through during pregnancy, but we have no idea. ... Read More…

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Podcast #25: Potty Training Pandemonium 33:57

8+ y ago33:57

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Potty training is one of the most challenging and mythical parental tasks in the early years. While it is true that all humans learn to use the toilet, every child comes to potty training with their own unique issues. In this episode, Chris takes us through his recent potty training weekend and shares tips for any parent preparing for the ... Read …

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Podcast #24: Remember Me? Single, Sans Kids, Super. 38:32

8+ y ago38:32

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Remember when your friends started getting married and having kids, long before you were even in a serious relationship? Or maybe you’re in a committed relationship and have decided not to have kids, while everyone in your peer set carries on like rabbits, popping out one after the next. You used to meet up every Sunday for brunch, now all ... Read…

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Podcast #23: Only Child Awesome 28:42

8+ y ago28:42

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Only child Dominic comes from a long line of only children. Both his father and grandfather were only children. He is carrying on the legacy with his own family, as he and his wife have elected to have “only” one child, Fletch. Given his experience, we’d say that Dominic is well qualified to provide insight into the world of an ... Read More…

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Podcast #22: Professional Fantasy Sports Dad 36:43

8+ y ago36:43

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Professional fantasy sports dad Jason Morton plays fantasy sports for a living (football and NASCAR). He lives to be a dad. If this sounds like a fantasy, it isn’t. Enough of the wordplay. If you’ve ever wondered about how to turn your obsession with fantasy sports into a full time career, listen to this show and decide if you have ... Read More…

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Podcast #21: Eyeballs with Dr. Bob 39:33

8+ y ago39:33

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Eyeballs! Eye care is a critical topic for families, yet perhaps one that we know less about than other basic health protocols. Dr. Robert Wong joins us in studio to talk eyeball essentials, from vision testing to LASIK to sports injuries, it’s all in here and then some. Dr. Bob, a young dad with two kids himself, is an accomplished ... Read More…

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Podcast #20: Stay-At-Home Dad 33:51

8+ y ago33:51

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The concept of the stay-at-home dad was a foreign one only a few short years ago. Today, being a stay-at-home dad is becoming more and more common. It’s a logical progression – not only do women have far greater career opportunity than in the past (as they should), but the expectation for men to #sharetheload is generally accepted. Still, a ... Rea…

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Podcast #19: Daddy Daughter Dance – How to Crush It 33:17

8+ y ago33:17

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Ah yes, the annual Daddy Daughter Dance. Is there a better activity for a dad and his little girl(s)? Talk about an opportunity to #dothedoody. We break down the daddy daughter dance with special guest Travis, who joined Will for this year’s edition at Life Time Fitness in Austin, TX. In addition to being a great dad, Travis is a ... Read More…

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Podcast #18: The Nanny Ed Game 37:52

8+ y ago37:52

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Finding and selecting the right nanny, in addition to integrating them into your family, is a tall order. We tackle this critical topic in a game show format, as Chris and his wife Amy, square off in the “Nanny Ed Game”. Will plays game show host in this raucous and informative affair, covering everything from the interview process to expectations …

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Special Edition Podcast: Stand Up for Women 37:01

8+ y ago37:01

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This podcast is a departure from our usual fun-loving content, but the issue at hand is a very important one. We must protect the women in our lives and stand up for them. The backdrop is recent allegations that Baylor University failed to properly recognize, support, advocate for, protect and provide justice to several female students who were vic…

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Podcast #17: Leonard Sax and the Badger Brush 35:12

8+ y ago35:12

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Will and Chris go solo on this one, reviewing the salient points from Leonard Sax’s new book “The Collapse of Parenting: How We Hurt Our Kids When We Treat Them Like Grown-ups”. If you’ve read his previous books, “Boys Adrift” or “Girls on the Edge”, you know that Dr. Sax has strong yet informed opinions on parenting. We discuss how ... Read More…

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Podcast #16: How to Be an Awesome Uncle 37:27

8+ y ago37:27

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Has one of of your siblings had a child, and you’ve suddenly found yourself an uncle (or “little grandfather” from the the Latin term “avunculus”)? Or perhaps you’ve been an uncle for some time, and you desire to be even more awesome? Certifiably awesome uncle Muz Musal joins us to talk about his views, not only on what it takes ... Read More…

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Podcast #15: Healthy Dad Basics with Doctor James 34:32

8+ y ago34:32

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Dads on Doody medical expert, Doctor James (aka Dr. Oddz), joins us to discuss the most critical components of health, fitness and general well being for men of all ages. How often should you get a physical? Does your cholesterol count matter? Is it time to take your relationship with your prostate to the next level? Why does Will ... Read More…

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Podcast #14: Livin’ Large 45:02

8+ y ago45:02

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“How many kids should I have?” If you’ve ever asked that question, and imagined what it might be like to have a large family with 4, 5, 6 or 7 children, your wait is over! Super dads Jonathan (4 kids) and Dave (7 kids) join us in studio to talk parenting shop. Lots of great advice in here, from effective ... Read More…

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Podcast #13: Happy Birthday? (Part 2 of 2) 27:45

8+ y ago27:45

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The back of half of our discussion with Will’s wife, Krista, about the parental nightmare/opportunity that is your child’s birthday party. Since releasing the first episode, we’ve each had multiple pending invitations retracted. Oh well, at least we have each other.

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Podcast #12: Happy Birthday? (Part 1 of 2) 28:53

8+ y ago28:53

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Time is a parent’s single most precious resource. Birthday parties are one of the single largest time wasters, not to mention the financial costs. Did you do a double header or triple header this weekend? We can do better! Let’s take back our weekends, and give our kids better birthday parties in the process. Will’s wife, Krista, joins us to ... Re…

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Podcast #11: The First Cut MAY NOT be the Deepest 35:31

8+ y ago35:31

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Was Cat Stevens wrong all these years, or perhaps he wasn’t singing about vasectomies? Whatever the case, 500,000 men get vasectomies every year in the United States. Unfortunately for those men there isn’t much first hand patient information available prior to the snip snip. The Dads on Doody team endured THREE vasectomies for the sake of mankind.…

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Podcast #10: Worth It or Not Worth It, Part Deux 33:17

8+ y ago33:17

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The second installment to our massively popular episode, “Worth It or Not Worth It, Part Un.” In this episode we provide our opinions on baby laundry detergent, Euro high chairs, swim lessons, baby music classes, balance bikes, pack ‘n plays, diaper bags, Sophie the giraffe, pullups, diaper genies, back seat mirrors, natural diapers, baby monitors,…

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Podcast #9: We Can’t Live This Way Anymore 37:05

8+ y ago37:05

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Baker Harrell, Ph.D, soon-to-be father and Founder/CEO of It’s Time Texas, joins us in the Dads on Doodio Studio to talk about how we can raise the healthiest generation ever. We discuss a range of topics, from the state of the national health epidemic that is childhood obesity and diabetes to how much exercise kids need each day (think 60 ... Read…

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