Top Dad
We are two Dads podcasting about our Midwestern dad life, making dad jokes, and trying to parent in today's world while attempting to retain some form of sanity. New episodes every week. Listen to Top Dad wherever you listen to podcasts or go to TopDadpod.com for all of our information.
Episodes
192 episodes since 2020
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...
September 16, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 193
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54:08
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...
August 22, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 192
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49:59
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...
August 16, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 191
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57:05
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'...
August 08, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 190
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53:50
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 ...
August 03, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 189
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49:06
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...
July 26, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 188
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59:19
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....
July 20, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 187
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47:56
"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...
July 12, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 186
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37:40
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...
July 06, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 185
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1:02:35
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...
June 28, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 184
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29:03
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...
June 16, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 183
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33:45
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...
June 06, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 182
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42:01
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...
May 31, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 181
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48:58
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...
May 23, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 180
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43:54
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...
May 16, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 179
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1:02:42
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 ...
May 10, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 178
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48:55
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...
May 03, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 177
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50:44
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...
April 25, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 176
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56:54
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...
April 18, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 175
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37:02
Chasing Shadows: a total eclipse of the fart 💨
🎙️ Episode 174: Chasing Shadows: a total eclipse of the fart 💨 In this captivating episode, The Top Dads delve into the awe-inspiring phenomenon of the solar eclipse that graced the skies on April 7th, 2024. Join us as we recount our pe...
April 11, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 174
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52:55
The Ledge 🏙️ and The Canyon 🏜️
🎙️ Episode 173: "Parenting After Spring Break: Navigating the Week After the Kids Return to School"Welcome back to the Top Dad podcast! In this episode, we explore the unique challenges and experiences of parents during the week followi...
April 04, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 173
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57:37
Be Kind Rewind ~ Top Dad Rewind ⏪
Episode 172: Be Kind Rewind ~ Lost Technologies of the 80's & 90'sWelcome back to the Top Dad podcast! In this nostalgic trip down memory lane, we're diving deep into the lost technologies of the 80's and 90's with our special episo...
March 21, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 172
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44:44
Million Dollar 💵 Rookie Cards 🏒
Episode 171: Million Dollar 💵 Rookie Cards 🏒In this episode of the Top Dad podcast, join us on a journey through the nostalgic wonderland of 80s cartoons and the exciting world of sports card collecting. Top Dad Ken and Matt reminisce a...
March 15, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 171
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57:32
"Sibling Supervision: the Oldest Child is in Charge"
Episode 170: "Sibling Supervision: Navigating Babysitting Rules, Regulations, and Restrictions for the Oldest Child in Charge"Welcome back to the Top Dad Podcast! In this week's episode, we dive into sibling dynamics and parenting respon...
March 07, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 170
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49:47
Big Apple Swings and Simulated Greens
Episode 169: Big Apple Swings and Simulated GreensGet ready for a dadtastic adventure in the city that never sleeps! On this episode of the Top Dad podcast, we're taking a swing through the bustling streets of NYC and into the world of ...
February 29, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 169
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42:30