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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
205 episodes
2025 Island Dreams 🏝️ and Zombie Apocalypse Training🧟
“Top Dad 206: TikTok, 80s Movies, and Cayman Island Escapes”This week on Top Dad, we uncover the “joys” of parenting during winter break—because nothing says relaxation like refereeing sibling battles and cleaning up gli...
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Season 4
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Episode 206
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End of the Year recap ~ later 2024🎉
Top Dad Podcast Episode 205: Good Bye 2024: High School Memories, Holiday Hijinks, and Dad-Style SecretsThis week on Top Dad, the dads dive into a mix of nostalgic debates, middle age shopping with a side of New Year's ...
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Season 4
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Episode 205
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The Christmas Show! 🎅🎄🎁
Episode 204: The Christmas ShowThe Top Dad Podcast is bringing holiday cheer! 🎄✨ Join the Top Dads as they dive into:🎥 Why The Goonies being rated PG still blows our minds (seriously, 80s?).🎃🍾 The h...
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Season 4
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Episode 204
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Turkey Day Tales from Top Dads 🍗🦃🏈
Episode 2023: “Bears, 80s Cartoons, and Turkey Day Tales”In this jam-packed episode of the Top Dad Podcast, the dads tackle the tough question: Why are the Chicago Bears so bad? Plus, a nostalgic dive into our favorite ...
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Season 4
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Episode 203
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“Thanksgiving Survival Guide: Pies, Sides, and Turkey Fries”
In this gobble-tastic episode of the Top Dad Podcast, we’re serving up a platter of Thanksgiving goodness! 🍗🍁 Whether you’re hosting, mooching, or just dodging in-laws, we’ve got you covered with:•Thanksgiving Tips from the ...
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Season 4
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Episode 202
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“Winter Woes, Thanksgiving To-Dos, and Bougie Dad Getaways”
Episode 201: “Winter Woes, Thanksgiving To-Dos, and Bougie Dad Getaways”In this frosty episode of The Top DAD Podcast, we dive headfirst into the challenges and quirks of Midwest winters—from battling malfunctioning furna...
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Season 4
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Episode 201
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The Bicentennial Episode?
Episode 200: Dicks, Pizza, and Book IT—Celebrating 200 Episodes of Dad LifeIn this milestone episode, we dive into the hilarious and heartwarming quirks of parenting and dad life. First up, the endless joy kids get from “innocentl...
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Season 4
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Episode 200
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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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Season 3
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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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Season 3
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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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Season 3
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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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Season 3
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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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Season 3
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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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Season 3
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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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Season 3
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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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Season 3
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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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Season 3
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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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Season 3
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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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Season 3
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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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Season 3
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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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Season 3
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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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Season 3
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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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Season 3
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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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Season 3
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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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Season 3
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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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Season 3
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Episode 182
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