Welcome to Dadville! Join musicians and sometimes-comedians Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin in the journey of life, love and the pursuit of dad-ding on the Dadville Podcast. Get your fill of dad jokes, laughs, and heartfelt conversations while these guests talk about parenting while leaving you with new lessons for your own kids. Stick around for visits from Momville as each share their unique insight into this crazy world of parenting. Pull up a lawn chair and join every Tuesday.
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In this episode, Dave and Jon dive deep into the hilarious (and sometimes infuriating) world of dad pet peeves. From Dave's intense dislike for sidewalk chalk on his property–a hill he declares he'll die on–to the endless battle against tiny wrappers on the floor and wet towels left anywhere but the rack, they air their most relatable frustrations.…
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Heather Thompson Day: The $214.40 Question
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1:09:14This week we welcome Heather Thompson Day to the pod. She's a brand-new member of the That Sounds Fun Network and her new book, 'What if I'm Wrong', explores the tension between personal dreams and realities, the concept of God's grace, and the upside-down nature of the kingdom of God. She chats up the fellas about being faithful in your room, navi…
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Dr. Lisa Damour: Two Words That Will Help Every Parent
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1:11:16The fellas welcome renowned clinical psychologist Dr. Lisa Damour, PhD, to explore the emotional complexities of adolescence. Dr. Damour shares her experience consulting on Pixar’s *Inside Out 2*, where she helped shape the portrayal of new emotions like Anxiety, Embarrassment, Envy, and Ennui as 13-year-old Riley navigates her teenage years. Then,…
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Momville is back! We are taking this month to celebrate moms and first up is Amy Brown. You likely know her as the long-time co-host of the Bobby Bones Show, but her story is deep, inspiring, and somewhat hilarious. After relaying the incredible story of starting her career in radio (shoutout Culvers!), Amy talks about her experience as the mom of …
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This week in Dadville, the fellas welcome Tauren Wells—singer, preacher, author, and full-time kid wrangler. His first book, Joy Bomb: Unleash Jesus's Explosive Joy for an Extraordinary Life, is a hands-on look at how to get more joy into your life. Tauren also spills the beans on starting his own church, raising four boys without losing his mind, …
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In this episode, we’re tackling the boss-level challenge of parenting teens headed for college with Dave Kozak of Elite College Planning. The fellas get real about the stress of saving for college (spoiler: most families feel behind), the ever-growing cost of tuition, and whether the whole college experience is actually worth the hype—or just a ver…
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Dave and Jon: There's Something About a Private Jet
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53:29This week on the pod the fellas discuss how their neighborhood is attracting patrons with questionable parking instincts. Wait until you hear how the Barnes family enacted some swift justice. Also, they talk about the dilemma of dealing with scary and uncertain weather with your kids. Should you go to the basement or try and squeeze in a few more h…
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Dr. Morgan Cutlip: Learn to Deal with Your Mental Load
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1:08:07The Doctor is back! Dr. Morgan Cutlip is our returning champion this week. She's an author, podcast, mother of two, and has a Doctorate in Counseling Psychology. Her latest book, 'A Better Share: How Couples Can Tackle the Mental Load for More Fun, Less Resentment, and Great Sex,' arrives today and is a hands-on book for couples who want to form a …
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Dallas Jenkins: Significant Results from Insignificant Moments
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47:32Dallas Jenkins is the creator of "The Chosen," a hit show about Jesus of Nazareth. Once the fellas collected themselves after seeing Jenkins' incredible lighting, they got right into what Jenkins thinks the secret sauce of the show is, how his faith has changed since working on the show, and how he taught his adopted son some tough lessons. Watch T…
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Michael Chandler: Let's Not Anger Him
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1:30:20Michael Chandler isn't looking for a fight—but he's not a guy you want to mess with. Over the last 15 years he's become one of the most formidable lightweight MMA fighters around. Rather than meeting the fellas in the Octagon, he kindly decided to come to Dadville HQ for a chat. Chandler breaks down all things you want to know about what's it's lik…
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Vince Gill Put This Off as Long as He Could
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1:09:40Even with all his unbelievable success, Vince Gill still pinches himself. "I would be doing this no matter what," he says. From playing with Eric Clapton, Paul McCartney, and Keith Richards, Vince is still looking for the next surprise. "I really don't want to know how the movie ends." This week the fellas head over to Vince's house to record an ep…
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Bree Burks: Get Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable
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1:14:51Bree Burks never intended to be a children's author. She started as a bedside nurse and soon moved into medical research in addition to being a hospital administrator. Currently, she's the VP of Strategy for Site Solutions for Veeva Systems—and the author of 'Delight in Your Hue: The Creator Painted You.' It's a book that encourages early conversat…
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Reporting from a double overcast Nashville, the fellas meet up at Dadville HQ to check in about a host of topics. They start with how to balance the constant dance of middle-school homework responsibilities. When is it too much? Also, the explore the yearly face-off with all the various viruses that rip through so many households. And if that wasn'…
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David Pollack: Parenting Through Kids' Sports
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1:03:50Over half of the kids in the United States are playing a sport. And David Pollack is out to help those parents work through the struggles of balancing life, faith, and the increasing demands of youth sports. His book, The Won't Quit Kid, is a tale of learning the value of hard work and patience. In this episode, Pollack discusses the feeling of a p…
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Andy Crouch: Quantity Leads to Quality
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1:14:04You could call Andy Crouch an author. You could also call him a former editor of Christianity Today. Or even a Partner for Theology and Culture at Praxis (which he still is). And on good days you could call him a connoisseur of Bach piano sonatas. Today on the pod he joins the fellas to discuss the challenges of parenting in a tech-filled lifestyle…
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Jon Acuff: I was "Youth Group" Cool
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1:14:10This week we have our resident inspirer-in-chief of Dadville, Jon Acuff, swinging by for a talk about his latest book, How Teens Win, which he wrote with both of hid daughters. Between Dave, Jon, and Jon Acuff that makes 10 books (several which are NYT best sellers.) Dig in as Acuff talks about this view on regrets, the shift in parenting approach …
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The 200th Episode: We (Still) Don't Know What We're Doing
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1:05:54Well, we finally did it. Today marks the 200th episode of Dadville and the fellas mark the occasion by talking about their favorite Dadville moments, how it has affected them as parents, and what they do to foster friendships as an adult. Tune in to hear some early Dadville history and some behind-the-scenes laughs. Join us: http://dadville.substac…
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Johnnyswim: What Makes You More Boring Makes Me More Fun
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1:10:06Folk-rock's most powerful couple, Abner and Amanda (aka Johnnyswim), are dropping in for a couples edition of Dadville. We love hearing how couples met, and this one is an all-timer that was four years in the making. They also discuss their approach to parenting, dealing with unrealized depression, and how they keep having fun as partners. Visit Jo…
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Annie F. Downs: Good News in Sad Stories
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1:05:30The boss is here! Annie F. Downs is a podcaster, public speaker, New York Times bestselling author, and one of the reasons Dadville exists. Annie joins the fellas this week to share her new kids book, Where Did TJ Go? It aims to help kids deal with grief and loss through the story of Annie's nephew TJ. This is a powerful episode that deals with a l…
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iMOMSOHARD: A Tour Bus Full of Pink Eye
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1:01:54Buckle up. Big laughs are ahead this week. Kristin and Jen from iMOMSOHARD join the fellas to talk about the funny side of parenting. They share their stories behind doing a live standup tour, creating a podcast during COVID, and how both of their husbands help keep things rolling. Catch #iMOMSOHARD on tour: https://www.imomsohard.com/ladies-night …
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Jon and Dave: The Most Optimistic Pod of the Year
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58:42We made it. 2025. Where are the flying cars and self-fitting shoes? In this week's episode the fellas break down their views on the past 12 months, how the deal with inching closer and closer to having a house full of teens, Dave's Christmas music inspo, Jon's poignant reflections on purchasing a tile cutter. Join us: http://dadville.substack.com T…
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Jon and Dave: Imagine the Size of a Thermos (A Last-Minute Gift Guide)
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1:01:27Still waiting to buy gifts for Christmas? We got you covered. The fellas round up a slew of gift ideas that have come across their radar recently. Also, they break down Dave's viral moment (DVM), managing their kids' homework, and how Jon has now become the student. Join us: http://dadville.substack.com Items mentioned: Mameni Beauty: https://mamen…
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Shaunti Feldhahn: Guys Do It Too—Just in a Different Way
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1:09:43How many books has Shaunti Feldhahn written? Nobody knows. However, she was kind enough to hitchhike over to Dadville and meet up with the fellas for a data-driven discussion on sex and intimacy. She breaks down the different types of desires and offers a handful of ideas you can try to increase intimacy in your relationships. Check out Shaunti: ht…
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Dave and Jon: Hyper-Local Parking Issues
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1:00:39The fellas are back this week with a laundry list of holiday related topics to tackle. After a lengthy diatribe on their local Parkin issues (and why Dave feels and inner calling to stand on his porch), they talk about cold plunges, new Christmas music, the backstory behind Dave's new single, a bit about Thanksgiving, and why Jon might need therapy…
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Joey Odom: How Injured Do You Want to Get?
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1:18:11Listen in for a comedic dive into the chaotic circus of technology and family life takes center stage as our guest discusses how to balance it all. Joey Odom founded a company called Aro, which helps parents to be more intentional away from your phone. They tackle the universal truth that constant connectivity often means we're "disconnected" from …
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Elliott Cherry: Birth Order Dynamics (Elliott's Version)
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1:08:13For months now we've been hearing the Dadville nation clamoring for another episode with Elliott Cherry, Pastor at Midtown Fellowship. Well, we've delivered. Elliott joins the fellas at Dadville HQ for a chat about Coldplay, Ecclesiastes, sports, the complexities of affection, and those tricky birth order dynamics. Thankfully, Elliott also has an i…
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David Thomas and Sissy Goff: Smile at Your Children—A Lot.
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1:05:05We brought back Daystar's dynamic duo of David Thomas and Sissy Goff to Dadville. It's always a blast when the Mayor and Governor come to visit. This week they talk to the fellas about patterns they are seeing in kids this time of year, how to handle your kid's desire to get a phone, why David gets mistaken for Jessica Alba's dad, and so much more.…
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Behind the Scenes of Hometown: Erin and Ben Napier Share Their Journey
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1:14:31Join the fellas as they sit down with Erin and Ben Napier, the beloved duo behind the hit TV show "Hometown." The Napiers dive into their journey as a couple who fell in love just six days after meeting in college, exploring how their relationship has evolved over the years and the challenges of parenting two young daughters. Erin and Ben share can…
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We're flipping the tables this week on Dadville. Recently, the fellas were guests on The Zak Kuhn Show. And we thought it would be great to share the episode with ya'll today. (Bonus: Head over to Zak's YouTube page to watch the full video!) Zak goes deep with the fellas about the origins and backstory of Dadville, what it takes to start as a stand…
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Jon and Dave: It's Pronounced "Four Seasons"
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1:08:12They didn't solve all the problems in this episode—but they got close. This week Dave and Jon finally give the people what they want: Two middle-aged dads just talking about life as touring dad, when to let your kids have a phone (or social media), and why running only 3 miles can be viewed as a cop out (sorry, Jon.) Join us here: http://dadville.s…
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Always Be Interested: Mike Donehey
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1:24:46Quite a bit has happened with Mike Donehey since his last visit to Dadville. As a father of four girls, Mike has come to grips with the fact that at any moment someone in his house is crying and someone else is laughing. He also talks about what lead the re-forming of 10th Avenue North—with all new members. (Sorry, there's no real drama there.) Thi…
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Dadville Classic: Kirk Herbstreit: "You Make People Happy. I Make People Angry."
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1:18:38This week we bring in Dadville's official college football czar, Kirk Herbstreit, to not only help Jon brush up on things before the season, but also to share his story. Kirk dives into how he makes a point to listen to his kids, dealing with other sports parents, and how he worked through difficult times with his own father. Join us: http://dadvil…
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Protecting Our Kids: Dr. Allan Peetz on Addressing Gun Violence in Family Conversations
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1:27:15Dr. Allan Peetz is a trauma surgeon in Nashville. Everyday he has to make lightning-quick decisions that save people's lives—and he's funny. Also, he's responsible for Jon's questionable decisions surrounding triathlons. In this episode he gives a look at what daily life looks like for a trauma surgeon, answers the questions parents might have abou…
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Nick Foles: Flag Football is Life
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1:30:20This week we have a Super Bowl MVP joining Dadville. Nick Foles recently retired from the NFL after an 11-year career that had him breaking more records than a caffeinated bull in a vintage vinyl shop. He joins the fellas to discuss the finer points of coaching his daughter's flag football team, transitioning to life as an ex-player, and his new DA…
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Dadville Classic: Craig Melvin: This Went a Lot Better Than I Thought it Would
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57:25Our guest this week is Craig Melvin, who is a co-host of the Today Show and the author of Pops: Learning to Be a Son and a Father. Craig opens up about his complicated history with his father, how he unplugs from the 24/7 news cycle, and what's it like when James Brown's anastesia is still lingering during a live interview. Join us: http://dadville…
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After many negotiations, the hilarious Leanne Morgan has allowed us to call her a friend in public. She joins Dadville this week to celebrate her forthcoming book, What in the World?, and gives insight to the rollercoaster of a career she's had lately. Plus, Leanne talks about working with Will Ferrell and Reese Witherspoon, balancing life on the r…
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Dadville Classic: Michael W. Smith: I Wave at Everybody Now
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1:09:51Oh boy. This week’s guest almost sends the fellas into total fanboy mode. Michael W. Smith is a certified CCM legend who has sold more than 18 million albums, won 45 Dove awards, and written 31 No. 1 songs. Dave and Jon talk to “Smitty” about getting used to fame, how to keep a marriage together for 40 years, and a life-changing encounter at Best B…
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Minute-for-minute this might be the most inquisitive and eye-opening Jon/Dave episode in a while. Just imagine that in less than an hour you'll have definitive answers to the following questions: How do you make the veins in your arm look bigger? What makes the perfect morning? Do you get "whiplash" once the kids move out? How did George Clooney ru…
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Dadville Classic - Bruce Hornsby: 10-Time Grammy Loser
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1:35:21We aren't going to pretend that this is just another episode of Dadville, because it's not. Bruce Hornsby is here. Can we just let that last sentence soak in a bit? BH (can we call him that?) is a seminal influence on the fellas and they go deep on his history of being discovered by Michael McDonald, recording with Bonnie Raitt, beating Allen Ivers…
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Dadville Classic: Trey Kennedy: How Tall is Taylor Swift?
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1:06:32Laughs on laughs with this episode. We have comedian/singer-songwriter/internet darling Trey Kennedy joining the party this week on Dadville. Did you know Trey has an MBA? We didn't either. Listen in as he recounts his early years making Vines in his dorm room, the very-changing social media landscape, and why he still gets anxious whenever he drop…
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Ernie Johnson: Basketball, Baseball, and Bowties
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1:21:12What's it like to be considered one of the best sports commentators of all time? Plus, how do you wrangle a crew that includes Shaq and Charles Barkley? Ernie Johnson has perfected the art of talking about sports and this week he shares what happens behind the red light. From his early days in Macon to his current role with Inside the NBA, some inv…
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Dadville Classic: Tyler Toney (Dude Perfect)
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1:15:57Have you ever made a trick shot and wished you got it on video? Well, Tyler Toney rounded up a few college buddies and made an empire out of just that. Toney is part of Dude Perfect, a 5-man team of trick-shot connoisseurs. Between questionable attempts of a Dave and Jon sit-in, Toney describes how DP has evolved past the hard-to-believe trick shot…
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Jake Scott: "Come on bro, this is your job!"
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1:13:28After a decade or so of living in Los Angeles, singer/songwriter Jake Scott has finally made the move to the big time: Fayetteville, Arkansas. The fellas catch up with Jake and discuss a bit of their shared history, life as a touring dad, and the power of having family around as a young parent. Today's Guest: Jake Scott - https://www.lavenderthealb…
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Dadville Classic: Bob Goff - How to Make Cheesecake in Prison
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1:16:45Bob Goff has to be one of the most interesting people in the world. He is a New York Times best-selling author, lawyer, speaker, and the founder of Love Does, a non-profit that aims to fight injustices against children. In this episode, he tells an INCREDIBLE story about his kids were able to meet world leaders, tales from his time at San Quentin (…
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Cody Fry: Everybody Loves a Good Guaco
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1:11:38As we approach the one-year anniversary of Cody Fry becoming a dad, we thought it would be great to bring him into Dadville and share his story. If all you know of Cody is his massive hit on TikTok, then you are in for quite a ride. He goes deep on how his parent's musical sense influences him, the magic of performing with an orchestra, and so much…
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We have so many new members of the Dadville crew that we thought it would be great to revisit some classic Dadville episodes (don't worry, new episodes will still come every week). Our first Dadville Classic episode features the incredible Amy Grant. This quote really sums it up—but still listen to the episode, ok? "It doesn't matter if someone's c…
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We have an old-school duo episode this week as the fellas catch up on life. Listen in as Jon outlines his biggest coffee stresses on the road, the fellas check in about recent shows—and which cities make for the best shows, Coldplay documentaries, and much more! Join us! http://dadville.substack.com Thanks to our sponsors! AG1 - Try AG1 and get a F…
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Sleeping at Last: It's Called a Mid-Life Crisis
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1:11:13What does Love Island, Grey's Anatomy, the Super Bowl, and the 2018 U.S. Figure Skating Championships have in common? If you said "Things Jon has either won or appeared on" you would be totally wrong. All of them have featured this week's guest Ryan O'Neal, the creative force behind Sleeping at Last. He joins Dadville to discuss being discovered by…
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Birds and Bees: It's So More Than Just One Talk
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1:19:36Mary Flo Ridley and Megan Michelson are out to make difficult conversations a bit easier. With Birds and Bees, Mary Flo and Megan are helping parents learn how to talk to their children about sex and their bodies. The fellas ask about when's the right age, what terms to use, managing multiple kids' awareness, and a ton more. This episode will be a …
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Brad Montague: I Didn't Know I Could Do Things
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1:12:11If the only thing on Brad Montague's bio was "New York Times-Bestselling Author," that would be plenty. Thankfully, there's more. In this week's episode, the fellas catch up with Brad as he is writing his sixth book to discuss the origins of Kid President, growing up as a creative, where the best ideas come from, and so much more. Today's guest: Br…
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