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Top Dad
Welcome to Top Dad, where two Midwestern dads tackle the highs, lows, and hilarious moments of dad life. We make bad jokes, talk about the everyday chaos of parenting in today’s world, and do our best to hold on to what’s left of our sanity. New episodes drop every week!
Tune in every week to our podcast, or visit topdadpod.com on how to contact the Top Dads!. Come for the laughs, stay for the real talk about fatherhood.
Episodes
198 episodes
Drawing Inspiration: An Interview with Forrest Dickison, Author of Crispin’s Rainy Day
Episode 199: Drawing Inspiration: an Interview with Forrest Dickison, Author of Crispin’s Rainy DayIn this episode, we sit down with Forrest Dickison—illustrator, artist, and now author of the delightful new children’s book, ...
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Episode 199
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Building Core Memories 80’s Style 🔙⏰
Episode 198: Building Core Memories 80’s Style 🔙⏰Great Scott! It’s Back to the Future Day, and we’re diving into the time-traveling DeLorean to relive our favorite 80s moments. In this episode, we’re talking about the hig...
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Episode 198
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Top Dad Foodies
Episode 197: Chicken Salad, Cosmic Fries, and the Ultimate Dad-Approved Food!In this deliciously fun episode of the Top Dad Podcast, we’re dishing on our recent trips to some seriously cool restaurants—like CosMc's, where the frie...
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Episode 197
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Trunk or Treating Fall Dads
“Trunk or Treat, 5th Grade Farewells & Dude Perfect: Top Dad’s Guide to Crushing Dad Life”In this episode of Top Dad, we dive into all things dad as we tackle the fall favorite—Trunk or Treat—and give our hot takes on...
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Episode 196
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Dad Swears & Hardware Showdowns: The Ultimate Dad Debate
Episode 195:“Dad Swears &Hardware Showdowns: The Ultimate Dad Debate”In this jam-packed episode of Top Dad, we tackle some of the biggest debates in dad life:•A Dad’s Guide to Swearing: When is ...
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Episode 195
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Running Errands like a Dad Boss!
Episode 194: Errands, IKEA, & Dads Getting Stuff Done Like a BossDads, it’s time to roll up your sleeves and tackle that to-do list! In this episode of the Top Dad Podcast, we’re talking all things “Dad Errands”—from navigati...
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Episode 194
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Excessive Heat Warnings and Bug Bites 🦟
Episode 193: Surviving Heat Waves and Bug Bites—The Dad's Guide to Summer StrugglesSummer isn’t all BBQs and pool parties—sometimes it’s heat waves that melt your will to live and bug bites that turn your kids into human pin cushi...
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Episode 193
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Aging Like a Dad—How to Deal with Getting Old
Episode 192: The Dad Awakening—Realizing You’re Not in Your Twenties AnymoreDads, it’s time for a reality check—you're not 21 anymore, and your back probably reminded you of that this morning! In this episode of the Top Dad Podcas...
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Episode 192
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Back to School Blues & The Great Sidewalk Debate
Episode 191: Back to School Blues & The Great Sidewalk Debate: A Dad’s Guide to the Returning your Children to School. School’s in session, and so is a whole new set of challenges for dads everywhere! In this episode of the Top...
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Episode 191
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Goodbye Summer! ☀️
🎙️ Episode 190: The End is Near—of Summer, That Is! Pre-Back to School Survival Guide for DadsAs summer starts packing its bags and the school year creeps closer, it's time to shift gears from poolside lounging to homework helpin'...
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Episode 190
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How far is too far???
🎙️ Episode 189: When to Yell at Other People's Kids + A Dad's Guide to the moviesWelcome to another insightful and hilarious episode of the Top Dad Podcast! In this episode, we're tackling a tricky but important topic: when is it ...
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Episode 189
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Disaster Dads
🎙️ Episode 188: Disaster Dads: Preparing for the UnexpectedIn this episode of "Disaster Dads," we dive into the world of preparedness for the most unpredictable scenarios, from natural disasters like tornadoes to the fantastical but thri...
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Episode 188
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When Inclusion Goes Awry
🎙️ Episode 187: "When Inclusion Goes Awry: Navigating the Challenges of Parenting and Inclusion" Welcome back to the Top Dad podcast, where we tackle the toughest parenting topics with humor, honesty, and a dash of dad jokes....
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Episode 187
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"The Ultimate Dad's Guide to Summer"
🎙️ Episode 186: "Seltzers, Sand Traps, and Summer Shenanigans: The Ultimate Dad's Guide"Welcome back to the Top Dad podcast, where we take dad jokes seriously and summer fun even more so! In this episode, we dive into the sun-soak...
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Episode 186
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Who's your daddy?
🎙️ Episode 185: When is it no longer cool for your kids to call you Daddy?Join us on Top Dad as we dive into the emotional journey of kids transitioning from "Daddy" to "Dad." Plus, hear about Ken's wild summer at the Y and lakeside wit...
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Episode 185
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Dad Moves: Mastering Chaos in Real Estate
🎙️ Episode 184: Dad Moves: Mastering Chaos in Real EstateBuckle up, dads! In this episode of Top Dad, we dive into the hilarious chaos of buying, selling, and moving into a new house when you're in your 40s. From questionable fatherly i...
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Episode 184
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Father's Day Special – Funny Dads, Garage Sales, and Swiss Adventures.
🎙️ Episode 183: Funny Dads, Garage Sales, and Swiss AdventuresDespite the fact that Father's Day might not always get the same fanfare as Mother's Day, we're here to celebrate the incredible dads who make life a grand adventure. From&nb...
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Episode 183
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Monthly Subscriptions and 9 year old Soccer Rivalries
🎙️ Episode 182: The subscriptions we love to hate! Ever feel like your subscriptions have a love-hate relationship with your wallet? 💸 This week on the podcast, we're spilling the tea on the subscriptions we love to hate. From thos...
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Episode 182
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Game On: Mastering Parenting with Kids in Travel Sports Teams⚽️🏀⚾️🏒
🎙️ Episode 181: So your kid wants to play on the travel team...? ⚽️🏀⚾️🏒 In this episode of Top Dad, we athletically dive head-first into the world of travel sports teams! Is your child eager to join a travel team, and you're unsure...
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Episode 181
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The terrible no good very bad day
🎙️ Episode 180: Dad Power and Bad Days We all have bad days that just seem to drag on, and every little thing that could go wrong does go wrong, but when life gives you lemons, you make lemonade. The Top Dads discuss a little-known...
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Episode 180
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Top Movie Moms 🎬
🎙️ Episode 179: The Top Movie Moms 🎬Moms I love in Films...MILFS? The Top Dads rank their top movie moms in cinema as a tribute for our first episode after Mother's Day 2024. Only movie moms qualify for our TOP MOVIE MOMS list; no...
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Episode 179
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Your Dad is a bibliophile with a mower 📚
🎙️ Episode 178: Page-Turning Dads with lawnmowers 📚Are you a Dad who reads while mowing the lawn? For many top dads, the weekly chore of taming the grass offers a rare opportunity for quiet reflection and literary escape. Join us as we ...
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Episode 178
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Piping Hot Tips: Plumbing Wisdom for the Everyday Dad
🎙️ Episode 177: Plumbing Wisdom for the Everyday Dad 🪠The Top Dads talk plumbing, and there has not been a better duo of plumbers since the Mario Brothers. Let’s face it: Dads are often the unsung heroes when it comes to fixing things a...
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Episode 177
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Bears Beats Basketballgalactica
🎙️ Episode 176: Bears Beats Basketballgalactica 🏀The Chicago Bears have the First and Ninth picks in the 2024 NFL Draft... who do the Top Dads think they will pick? Top Dad Matt hits full dad mode with lunch and play with his boys...
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Episode 176
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Springtime and the Abdominal Thrust
🎙️ Episode 175: Springtime and the Abdominal Thrust ✅ In this lively episode of Top Dad, we combine the thrill of golf's most prestigious tournament with the joys of springtime as it blooms anew. Join us as we recap the highlights and s...
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Episode 175
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