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In this episode we talk cereal, urban legends and how our kids like to video us dads when we’re not paying attention. We hear from Cara with some perfect Winter Sweater suggestions and Dan from FOOLS dials in to offer a couple tasty holiday cocktails.   All this and MORE!

Cara's Sweater Recommendations:

• Smartwool -  Classic Thermal Merino Base Layer Crew
• Banana Republic - Alta Cashmere Crew Neck
• Paka - The Hoodie

Cocktail recipes:
Dan’s Hot Toddy

• ¾ cup boiling water
• 1 ½ - 2 ounces Irish whiskey
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon lemon fresh juice
• 1 lemon slice
• 1 cinnamon stick or dash of ground 
• 4-5 whole cloves or dash of ground
• 1 star anise

Preparation
Pour water into mug; add honey, lemon juice, and whiskey. Stir until honey dissolves. Add lemon slice and spices. Enjoy!

NYT Bourbon Milk Punch

• 1¼ ounces bourbon
• ½ ounce dark rum
• 2 ounces whole milk
• ⅛ ounce vanilla extract
• ½ ounce simple syrup
• 1 Dash of grated nutmeg

Preparation
In a mixing glass three-quarters filled with ice, pour the bourbon, rum, milk or cream, vanilla and simple syrup. Shake vigorously until chilled, about 30 seconds. Strain into a rocks glass. Dust with nutmeg.

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In this episode we discuss favorite candy bars, 70s carnival giveaways, and the health benefits of chasing a house fly.  All this and MORE!
 
#Reeses, #WHATCHAMACALLIT, #ParkPlasticsCompany, #LunarRocket, #wetblanket, #10%MoreBits, #ChristopherWalken

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In this episode we talk about whiskey, and whiskey...

Dan and Andy from the Fraternal Order Of Libation Samplers (FOOLS) crafted a Scotch tasting for the show as an informative entry into the expansive world of whisky.

Samples:
1. Dewar's 12 Year Blended Scotch Whiskey
2. Old Pulteney 12 Year Single Malt Scotch Whiskey
3. Benromach 10 Year Single Malt Scotch Whiskey
4. Laphroaig Select Single Malt Scotch Whiskey
5. Glemorangie Lasanta Single Malt Scotch Whiskey (Sherry Cask)
6. Port Charlotte 10 Year Single Malt Scotch Whiskey
7. Cadenhead Small Batch Glenrothes-Glenlivet 20 Year Single Malt Scotch Whiskey

Not sampled on the show:
8. World Infinity Bottle House Blended World Whiskey

Fraternal Order Of Libation Samplers (FOOLS) can be found on Facebook

#whiskey, #bourbon, #scotch, #singlemalt, #cooldadshirt, #libation

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We discuss daughters pitching backyard parties and borrowing our hoodies; we talk unnaturally-aged guitars, and reflect on the puzzling popularity of the TV Guide.  All this and more..!!

This weeks show is sponsored by Wick Apothecary
Handmade soy wax candles for cozy moments
https://www.etsy.com/shop/WickApothecary

#TVGUIDE, #WheresMyHoodie, #Tactical, #45OfMyClosestFriends, #AddSocksToTheList, #Nitro-Cellulose, #WickApothecary, #EmbraceTheWarmAndCozy

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In this episode you will find out what birthdays and mosquitoes have in common, hear our home heating horror stories featuring 1980's kerosene heaters, and learn that people used to actually carry their car stereos around with them.    All this and more.....!

#Colin Hay, #U2, #Benzie Box, #mosquitoes, #keroseneheaters, #chickenbaconranch
Artist mentioned in the show:  https://www.cassandrakubinski.com/



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Find out what famous celebrities we would invite to dinner, how we solve bee problems around the house, and pick up a quick fall transitional piece fashion tip from our fashion advisor Cara. All that and more in this episode of the Cool Dad Shirt Podcast!

Some US History:
Mary Ann Todd Lincoln was the wife of the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. She served as First Lady from 1861 until his assassination in 1865 at Ford's Theatre.

Fall Fashion Transitional Pieces discussed in this episode:

• Patagonia Men's Down Sweater Hoody
  14.8 oz, Windproof, lightweight, 800-fill-power 100% responsible down 
  
  
• Mountain Hardware
  Men's Ghost Whisperer 2 Hoody
  8.8 oz, Ultralight, 800-fill RDS certified down insulation 
  
  
• Arcteryx
  Men's Cerium Hoody 
  11.9 oz, Light and durable, 850-fill down, with Coreloft in areas prone to moisture

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Fashion designer, and long-time friend, Cara joins the podcast to help us Cool Dads with how to look stylish, while keeping it simple.  She gives advice and brand recommendations that will keep us looking our best - even when we have no idea what we're doing.


Sportswear discussed in this episode:

• Goodlife
• Southern Tide
• Faherty Brand
• Bonobos
• Buck Mason - sweaters, leathers, jackets
• Everlane - easy separates
• Cuts - for sweatshirts
• Banana Republic - 5-pocket casual pants
• JCrew - denim
• Ted Baker
• Tommy Bahama

Activewear Brands discussed in this episode:

• Patagonia
• Public Rec
• Vuori
• PAKA
• Arc'teryx
• Alo Yoga
• KUHL

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In this episode, we talk about some of the Greatest Rock Front People, Cologne and Pizza. 
Show note: The guitar flange Rich is talking about is in the song Within Your Reach by the Replacements.

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In this episode we discuss how awesome the mixtape was, party favors that were crowd pleasers, and how the G.I. Generation siphoned gas like it was lemonade.