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January 16Dad Life Episode 59-2 — When the Birds Start to Leave the Nest
First off, a quick apology for this episode landing a little later than planned — that one’s on Sean, with some family stuff going on with his Dad. Thanks for your patience, as always. ❤️
This week’s Dad Life topic is a big one: getting ready for the birds to flee the nest. We talk about the moments when you realise it’s starting — or already happening.
We cover examples like:
Heading off to university or college

Leaving home for work, travel, or independence

Becoming more emotionally independent, even while still living under your roof

The subtle shift from needing you to choosing you

We also try to flip the perspective and see it from the kiddos’ point of view — the excitement, the fear, the pressure, and the feeling of stepping into the unknown while still wanting a safe place to land.
Using our own experiences, we talk honestly about:
👨‍👧‍👦 How to support without smothering
🧠 Letting go while staying connected
❤️ Why this stage is bittersweet, not just sad
🏠 And how “home” doesn’t stop being home just because they leave it
It’s a reflective, emotional, and very real conversation about one of the hardest — and most important — parts of being a parent.
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53 min
January 12 Everyday Life Episode 59-1 — Fasting, Filaments & Fresh Gaming Hype
This week’s Everyday Life episode is a proper catch-up as Sean and Nick fill each other in on what they’ve been up to.
Sean talks through his 61-hour fast — why he did it, how it went, and what it felt like on the other side (yes, food is discussed shortly after). Meanwhile, Nick dives headfirst into the world of 3D printing, sharing his early experiences, learning curves, and the excitement of creating things layer by layer.
There’s also some gaming goodness in this one: Nick gets exciting news related to his favourite Obsidian game, and Sean drops the announcement that he’s already preordered a Switch game landing in March.
All that wrapped up in the usual Everyday Life banter, side tangents, and laughs as two dads chat through another busy week.
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38 min
January 07Dad Life Episode 58-2 — E-Ratings, PEGI & Navigating What Our Kids Watch and Play
This week’s Dad Life episode tackles a modern parenting minefield: age ratings for games and shows — whether that’s ESRB ratings in the US or PEGI ratings here in the UK.
We give a quick, dad-friendly breakdown:
ESRB (Entertainment Software Rating Board) – used in the US to rate games based on age appropriateness and content like violence, language, and online interaction.

PEGI (Pan European Game Information) – used across the UK and Europe, focusing on age ratings and specific content warnings.

From there, we get into how we actually feel about these systems and how we use them in real life. We talk honestly about the grey areas, the judgement calls, and the balancing act between protecting our kids and letting them explore age-appropriate independence.
We cover:
🎮 Letting kids play games slightly outside their age bracket
📺 Deciding what shows are “okay” depending on maturity, not just numbers
🧠 Why context, conversations, and supervision matter just as much as ratings
👨‍👧‍👦 How different kids (and different ages) need different approaches
It’s a thoughtful, practical episode for parents trying to navigate screens without panic — or pretending the problem doesn’t exist.
As always, no judgement… just real dad conversations.
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Website:
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44 min
January 05 Everyday Life Episode 58-1 — New Year Catch-Ups & Looking Ahead
This week’s Everyday Life episode sees Sean and Nick catching up after the holiday season, sharing how we spent the turn of the year, what we’ve got planned, and how we’ve kicked off the new year so far.
It’s a relaxed, reflective chat about resetting routines, easing back into dad life, and setting intentions for the months ahead—without any pressure to have it all figured out on day one.
From both of us: Happy New Year. We hope 2026 is a great year for you and your families. And as always, if things ever feel heavy or hard, remember—you’re not on your own. Reach out to us anytime.
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Website:
www.dadcrossing.com
40 min
December 31, 2025 Episode 57 — Christmas Hauls, Cheese Time & Looking Ahead to 2026
This week’s episode is a combo of Everyday Life and Dad Life, and it’s a big one. We sit down and unpack how Christmas went, what we all got in our Christmas hauls, and lean fully into that weird, wonderful stretch between Christmas and New Year — where time doesn’t exist, routines are gone, and cheese somehow becomes a food group 🧀😅
We also chat through our New Year’s Eve plans, what the night will look like for us as dads, and drop a few New Year’s resolutions (some sensible, some optimistic, some very on-brand).
It’s relaxed, reflective, funny, and a proper end-of-year catch-up. A longer episode to see the year out — and the only one this week, so get comfy and enjoy.
From us to you, thank you for listening, supporting, and laughing along with us this year.
We wish you and your families all the best for 2026 ❤️🎉
1 hr 2 min
December 24, 2025 Dad Life Episode 56-2 — Christmas Eve, Quiet Houses & Festive Chaos Incoming
This week’s Dad Life episode is a cosy, festive one as Nick and Sean chat all things Christmas. We paint the picture of what Christmas Eve looks like in our houses — the calm before the storm, when everyone’s finally asleep… even Rex. 🐶✨
We talk through what Christmas Day will bring for our families:
🎁 The morning excitement
🎲 The games we’ll be playing together
🍽️ The food we’ll be eating (and probably over-eating)
😂 And the traditions that make the day special every year
It’s a warm, reflective, and festive episode about slowing down, enjoying the moments, and soaking up the magic with our families.
From our homes to yours — Merry Christmas Eve 🎅🎄
Thanks for being part of Dad Crossing this year.
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Website:
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47 min
December 23, 2025 Everyday Life 56-1 — Level Up, Life Updates & Festive Catch-Ups
This week on Everyday Life, Nick and Sean sit down for a proper catch-up, filling each other in on how life’s been treating them and what’s been going on behind the scenes.
Sean’s officially earned enough XP to level up again — but the big question is… how did he spend it? 👀 You’ll have to listen in to find out.
Alongside that, it’s all the usual Everyday Life goodness: life updates, dad thoughts, random tangents, and plenty of laughs as we just hang out and chat.
So grab yourself a festive snack, get comfy, and join us for another laid-back episode of Dad Crossing.
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Website:
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31 min
December 17, 2025 Dad Life Episode 55-2 — Parenting Misfortunes & “That Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time”
This week’s Dad Life episode is born straight out of Nick’s infamous washing machine story from our Every Day Life episode — and from there it spirals beautifully into a full-on therapy session for dads everywhere. We dig into parenting misfortunes: those moments where your heart’s in the right place, your brain clocks off, and chaos clocks in.
We share our own battle scars and cover the classic traps every dad will recognise:
The “They’re Old Enough” Trap
You’re convinced they can carry a mug of tea, use scissors, pour cereal or make toast. Reality delivers tea on the laptop, a missing fringe, an entire box of cereal in one bowl, and a smoke alarm giving a West End–level performance.
The “I’ll Just Nip Out for 30 Seconds” Lie
You step away to the toilet, take a call, or put the washing on… and return to permanent marker murals, Sudocrem in the sofa, and a child wearing every item of clothing you own. Time bends when kids are unsupervised — Einstein would’ve had notes.
The “Let Them Learn Independence” Moment
You say, “Work it out yourself” or “You’ve got this,” and they hear permission to climb furniture, use tools, or enter machines not designed for humans. Nick’s washer incident sits proudly here — growth mindset, structural damage.
The “That’s Probably Fine” Safety Call
It looks controlled. They’ve done it before. You’re tired. Suddenly the coffee table is a launch ramp, the dog is involved, and A&E becomes part of your evening. Bonus points if you said “be careful” instead of actually stopping them.
The “They Definitely Understand What I Mean” Assumption
You say “don’t make a mess,” “be gentle,” or “just have a quick look.” They hear “experiment,” “push the limits of physics,” and “touch everything with both hands.” Kids are very literal… selectively.
The “It’ll Be a Funny Story One Day” Rationalisation
In the moment it’s panic, anger, and questioning every life choice you’ve ever made. Later? Podcast gold. Group chat legend. “Remember when you destroyed the washing machine?” This is literally how Dad Crossing episodes are born.
The Comparison Trap
You’ve seen other kids making snacks, doing chores, and being suspiciously capable on Instagram. What you don’t see are the repairs, the tears, and the insurance excess. Your kid is not their kid — and their highlight reel is a lie.
We wrap it all up with The Universal Dad Rule:
If a task requires strength, balance, tools, or entering an appliance… it probably needs supervision — or at least a chair and emotional preparedness.
These misjudgements don’t make you a bad parent. They mean you trusted your kid, you tried to teach independence, and you underestimated chaos — which is basically the modern dad job description.
Grab a brew, laugh along, and feel very seen in Dad Life Episode 55-2.
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43 min
December 15, 2025 Every Day Life 55-1 — “Have You Tried Turning It Off and On Again?”
This week, Sean and Nick are back doing what they do best — catching up, venting, and laughing through the chaos of everyday dad life. Both of us are battling tech issues (and yes… we did turn it off and on again), proving once again that IT problems don’t care how old you are.
Nick shares an absolute chef’s kiss of a story involving Amazon, his daughter, a washing machine, and what he openly admits may have been a questionable parenting decision. Lessons were learned. Maybe.
Over on the UK side, Sean clears something up for the Harry Potter fans who aren’t familiar with British schools — Prefects are very much a real thing, not just a Hogwarts invention, and yes… they come with power.
All this plus the usual squirrel moments, dad logic, and plenty of laughs as we hang out and chat life.
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Website:
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51 min
December 10, 2025 Dad Life 54-2 — “Put the Screens Down! It’s Family Game Night!”
This week, Sean and Nick bring the energy, the nostalgia, and a whole heap of fun as we dive into games you can actually play with the whole family — and for once, we barely mention video games! (We know. We’re shocked too.)
We go a little longer than usual because there’s just so much goodness to squeeze in:
🎲 Classic tabletop games everyone can enjoy
😂 Totally unhinged adult-only options for after the kids go to bed
🥒 And of course… the legendary Metzger-family favourite: Find the Pickle
It’s all about ditching the screens, gathering in the living room, and making memories the old-fashioned way — with dice rolls, silly rules, lots of laughs, and maybe a bit of friendly chaos.
So grab your crew, grab a snack, and come get inspired to play something together tonight!
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Website:
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49 min

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