2 Dads, 1 Mind

This is a follow-up episode to episode 14: Pandemic: The Back to School Edition. Brandon and Jordan explore a little with the overall question of how much of what is currently going on is going to stick. Do you think there are things that have changed for good with the global pandemic and Covid-19? How badly has this hurt the movie industry, or entertainment in general? What about masks? Now it seems there may be specific masks that are deemed ineffective. Is this really feasible for Americans to go out to buy these specific masks, or is this just going to make us fed up?

The last question the dads consider is how has this affected the church? Are you physically attending church or watching, or listening, online? Or, has the craziness of this pandemic caused you to just kind of slip away, at least for a season? We need to consider how much we allow the fear of this pandemic to control us. There is a lot of negativity surrounding this topic, but surely we can find some good to come out of all of it. For you dads out there, keep being strong and loving your families. Be the rock your family needs and let's show the world what a good father looks like.

Have you heard about the new troll doll? A lot of people have been up in arms about it and its sexual nature. How do you feel about toys, movies and culture teaching sexuality? Do you think it's a big deal or not? The guys at 2 Dads, 1 Mind sure aren't a fan and prefer that be taught in the home by responsible parents. How do we filter, or draw the line, with cartoons or movies? There are so many hidden agendas sometimes that are just not appropriate for kids. In lighter news, it's Shark Week! Brandon looks forward to Shark Week each year. His family might go a little overboard with the frightening cookies, but it's all in fun. The dads salute Barry Dean this week for his special wheel chair invention.

It's August, which means for most it's back to school season. However, this school year won't look like what students and teachers are use to seeing. With the Covid-19 pandemic sweeping the nation, 2 Dads, 1 Mind get prepared for what it might look like for their families to go back to school. Brandon and Jordan share their thoughts on what is to be expected in their particular school districts and also share some concerns with how difficult it might be. Masks, face shields, and social distancing will be a normal part of going back to in class scenarios. Also, what will lunch and recess look like? Is it strange that some teachers might look more like a medical professional than an educator?

Will you be sending your student to school in the classroom or do you have the option of going virtual? Homeschooling may even be an option on the table as we all consider what's best for our families. Regardless, the guys at 2 Dads, 1 Mind want to stay positive and remember that our kids will pick up on any of the fear we may have about going back to school. So, choosing to stay positive and do our best as we navigate this strange school season is a must. We hope this isn't the new normal, but keeping each other safe is important.

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We have completed 12 episodes so far and thought we here at 2 Dads, 1 Mind would share our podcasting journey so far. Neither of us truly knew what was before us as we embarked on this adventure. However, we are loving every minute... Well, maybe not some of the tedious things that come along with it. If you are interested in starting a podcast, this episode might give you a little heads up and guidance on what to expect. You must be passionate about whatever topic you choose for your podcast and we think we are pretty passionate about being dads. Out of that 2 Dads, 1 Mind was born! We are just some average dads that want to help put a spotlight on the fact that there are some great dads out there.

Every week we try telling a corny dad joke and we make sure to create a thoughtful salute to a dad, or dads. There are a few technical details we give you to help out deciding if you have what it takes to podcast. There are so many ways to do it that there's really no excuse not to start if you have a great topic you're passionate about. There's bound to be someone out there that thinks your topic is worth a listen. It's not all fun and games though. Having a good quality episode and plan doesn't just happen. Hours and hours are spent just for a 30-40 minute episode to edit and mix, if you are a do-it-yourself'er. Hopefully, the effort is worth it and we hope to encourage you to give it a shot!

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Everyone has at least one pet peeve, right? Brandon and Jordan share some pet peeves they have dealing with traffic and personal habits that absolutely annoy them. Do you know the rules of the road and despise when people simply can't follow them? Or, what about smacking when eating food? 

The dads share a story about their experience at Taco Casa when they get their "Super Nachos" in a not-so-super way. How would you go about the nacho debacle? The guys would love to know, so send them an email to [email protected] or send them a message on their Facebook page: 2 Dads, 1 Mind. They are also on Instagram: @2dads1mind

***Special Note: You may notice a new song being introduced in the episode. Brandon and Jordan would also like some feedback on how you like the song that a good friend, Ryan Johnson, created for them. They may experiment with some different jingles for the podcast so let them know what you think.

The "Salute to Dads" goes out to Terry Crews this week. Listen in on why 2 Dads, 1 Mind dedicate their salute to Mr. Crews.

2020 has been off to a rough start for just about everyone. Unless you live in a bunker with no outside access it would be near impossible to not have heard of all the health and political issues going on. In this episode, Brandon shares how his year started off. Specifically, January 18, 2020 was an evening Brandon and his family will never forget. Now that Brandon has hit the 6 month milestone after this event he wanted to share his near death experience and open up about all the emotions that come flooding in after such an event. Even though our kids may think so, we dads are not invincible. This was a major wake up call for Brandon and he hopes his story will encourage us all to live the healthiest lives we can and be thankful for each day we have.

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What type of trip do you prefer? Jordan and Brandon discuss the good parts of taking a camping trip to a lake or sunbathing at the beach. It may not be a fair choice to make since both can be very different. Some prefer the freshwater and some prefer the waves. Brandon takes a moment to vent about puppy training troubles before getting to the real meat of this week's episode. Let us know over at our Facebook discussion group: 2D1M Discussion or email us at [email protected] and let us know which body of water or trip you prefer!

Brandon and Jordan's family went on a combined family camping trip for summer vacation. Brandon celebrated his 8th wedding anniversary and his 36th birthday too. But, let's not forget Father's day was tucked in there too. The guys at 2 Dads, 1 Mind talk a little camping and Jordan takes a few minutes to spotlight his amazing dad. Brandon shares some stories and a different perspective of growing up without having much of a good father figure. Being a dad means learning something new every single day. It may be challenging, but it's also a blessing and a lot of fun sometimes.

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Interested in how Brandon and Jordan found and married their significant others? Well, like it or not, you're about to find out! They discuss their different stories from how they met the mothers of their children and the dating process to eventually the big proposal. Brandon shares the salute to a dad of the week and this one goes out to Mr. Bing Mendoza and his family.

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