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Talking about Father’s Eve with John Francis 

What are you doing the day before Father’s Day? Coming to Father’s Eve! In this episode of Dadhouse, we talk with John Francis, founder of Father’s Eve to give us the rundown of how to find your community and come together for Father’s Eve. From their own website: “Father’s Eve is a national event that is about connecting dads in a meaningful way to talk about and celebrate the joys and challenges of fatherhood.” And it all takes place the night before Father’s Day. So, let’s get to it! 

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The Weekly Dad Round Up: 

1:21-If you’ve never had a smoked whiskey, you’ve got to try it at McCormick’s and Schmicks. And what the heck, here is how it’s done. 

7:16—It is garage sale season! Want the best tips and tricks? Then check out Episode 18!

9:34-Who is Marty that we talk about here? The guy that figured out the speed of an unladden swallow in space in Episode 31. 

10:00—Please enjoy 10 seconds of silence in honor of…nothing. We’ve all just had a long week and you get what you get and don’t throw a fit. 

12:25—The Planter’s Table is giving out its last pickup! Then the dads start talking about yards and grass for some reason. Honestly, I have no idea why this happens, but it does. So, I don’t know, go onto our Facebook page and tell the dads your best yard story. 

21:39—Mick lays it down with a chicken update. Production is up! When can Shannon expect some omlets? 

22:12—DadCon Dadvice comes from Phillip Fry from Arizona. Thanks Phillip! 

Father’s Eve with John Francis

23:40—Let’s say hi to John Francis! 

“John Francis is the found of Father’s Eve. In 2012, John wanted to show off his new garage to some male friends, all who happened to be dads. So he threw a party that happened to take place the night prior to Father’s Eve. They had so much fun they did it again the next year and called it Father’s Eve. Within a few short years, it has become a meaningful “Dads Night Out” even in over many, many cities.” 

27:30—The origin story begins: "Father’s Day is about dads and families. Father’s Eve is about all the dads.” John Francis

28:19—Father’s Eve takes place in over 60 cities prior to covid. What will the turnout be like this year? 

35:00—What is the biggest challenges John has had raising his kids into teenagers? The question that Shannon likes to ask all the guest dads that have experience. 

37:00—Parent the kids you have, not the child you wish you had. Great advice for dads. 

39:04—The Dadhouse big announcement. We will be hosting our own Father’s Eve Event in Kansas City. Want to come? Send us an email at [email protected] or hit us up on the socials. Come hang out with us and let’s celebrate. Or eat Mick’s barbecue. 

The Dadhouse Top 5!

45:07—And here we go, the Dadhouse Top 5 where we check your dadness!  Come check out this section and a few laughs. And John comes up with an answer we’ve never had before. 

And that’s it everyone. At this point, we want to take a moment to give a big shout out to all the dads out there that are showing up every day and getting work done. We don’t expect accolades, and we are never helping out mom. We are just there to be the best fathers that we can be.

How you can do a little bit of both.

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In this episode of Dadhouse, the dads talk gardening! Or farming. Or growing stuff. Whatever you want to call it, gardening is a big past time of many at-home parents, including Dadhouse. Except Shannon, he doesn’t garden at all. But he does love the fresh fruits and vegetables he can steal from Larry and Mick. Face it, Shannon is basically a hobbit. So join us on this episode as Mike, Larry, Mick, Jack, and not so much Shannon as they share their best tips and tricks about gardening with your kids. 

The Dad Round-up. 

1:33-Oh no, Jake has problems. 

3:30-For some reason we get into whether it’s Stay Puft Marshmallow man or Stay Puff Marshmallow man. 

6:00-The Dads talk about scheduling for the spring and summer and the nightmare that it has to become. 

7:09-Shannon lets The Dads know that he has mold in his house! We take a break from Marshmallows to talk about how to deal with this. Shannon tried to fix it himself and yup, messed it up. 

9:07-Shannon’s daughter got her first real job! Here are Shannon’s thoughts. Which prompts a discussion on who pays the bills? This is turning out to be a weird episode. 

12:54-Let’s check in with Mick! 

14:30-Need a soil sample to see how your yard or garden is doing? There are state resources where you can get this done! Here is a helpful listing.

21:57—Want more Dadhouse in smaller doses? Check us out on Call-In! And we’ve got a few more reviews up on Apple Podcasts so a special thank you to everyone that listens! 

23:00-And a special comment from a fan of the show! 

Gardening Tips and Tricks! 

30:30-“I like your tomatoes.” Take that comment as you like. 

31:34-How much land do you need to start a little hobby garden and how much do The Dads dedicate to it? 

34:16 “Larry’s is bigger than mine.” You know what, I’m just going to take all these comments out of context for fun. 

36:00-What is the difference between gardening and farming? 

36:32-And how much space should you ear mark for your garden? 

39:10-One of the biggest problems of starting a garden is killing the grass when you first start your bed. Here Larry and Mick tell you how to do it. 

39:55-Mick mentions something called a Lasagna Garden. Here is what that is. And here are Larry’s Five Tips for starting a plant: 

Choose the proper size container Fill the container with a quality potting mixPlace seed into soil at the depth recommended on the package and cover with soilWater in with a gentle spray of waterAs the plant grows give it a supply nutrients (liquid or granular)Extra Tip: Water carefully, it is better to underwater than over water.

43:50-Where the hell do you even get compost? 

45:20-Over a period of time, your soil will lose nutrients. I just think that is a fun fact to mention. So how do you replenish them? 

How do you bring your kids into your hobby garden?

47:52-Larry has some answers about how to get your kids involved. 

49:11-And HERE is where you can get purple green bean seeds so you can grow this radioactive vegetable. I mean, it’s not radioactive, it just looks like it is.  But apparently you there are many different versions of green beans.

Craft Beer is its own festival

In this episode of Dadhouse, the dads welcome 4 Hands Brewery Beer Ambassador Jeremy Danner to the show. It should be no surprise that five dads love talking about beer, and some of us have the bellies to prove it. What’s the current craft beer scene look like and what kind of beer should you try to get into it? With a thousand different mixtures and flavors, there’s something for everyone. Dadhouse tries to get into it, so join us as we talk about beer, beer, beer! 

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3:12--Who knew that Mick has experience growing hops? Also, it surprises none of us. Jump in here to hear our Iowan farm boy talk about what makes beer, well, beer. Take a deep dive on the link and learn even more about the iconic plant. 

3:44—It wouldn’t be a Dadhouse episode without one of us picking a fight. In this case, Shannon and Larry have a few words for Mike. 

5:00—The Dadhouse crew and their families went to the Kansas City Improv. They had a blast and Shannon took the stage to participate on a skit. And although he was nervous, what he was mostly worried about was if his pants were unzipped. We also want to give a shout out to Fat Sully’s for seriously one of the biggest pizzas we have ever seen. 2 feet across and goes well with craft beer, just saying. 

11:15—Take a minute to like, subscribe, and follow Dadhouse on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram. 

11:50—Before jumping into the topic, let’s set the record straight. Every dad deserves support and the question we get asked the most is where to find friendships. City Dads Group and the National At-Home Dad organization are your first steps. We get this asked this so much, Shannon wrote an in depth article about the best places and ways to find your dad community. 

14:54—We were lucky enough to go to HomeDadCon the last year and get advice from a great community. Here is this week’s contribution from Alex. 

Craft beer talk with Jeremy Danner

17:42—Welcome to the show 4 Hands Brewery Beer Ambassador Jeremy Danner. Jeremy has worked in the beer world for years and no one knows the scene quite like him. Join us as he answers all the questions the dads have for him. As a father of 1, he loves to share what he knows with everyone. And take a minute to listen to his podcast I Love This Town, which is about Kansas City! 

19:42—The craft beer environment can be intimidating as hell to get into. There is a fear that gatekeepers are ready to drop your man buns right on top of you. Turns out this isnt’ the case at all as Jeremy answers the first question: Where do you even start? And what better place than trying some brews from 4 Hands. 

23:29—How does it work when a specialty beer is made? Is there a starting barrel count or do you just brew away?

24:47—And speaking of how we make beer, how do you market it? Is there any market research conducted? This is the ins and outs of the process that fascinate Shannon

30:02—Are you looking for an introductory beer? Jeremy Danner has you covered here. 

31:00—One of the great moments of HomeDadCon was the beer exchange where dads from all over the country brought their best local beers to share. 

36:07—Does Jeremy share his hobbies and passion with his kids? There is a science behind the crafting and it’s enough to get any inquisitive kid intrigued. 

38:58—What’s the difference between a pale ale, and IPA and all the other types of beers? This is one of those beginner questions that need an answer.

Welcome to another great Dadhouse episode. We tackle this episode with Danan Hughes. You know him as a commentator and former player for the Kansas City Chiefs. As a standout at The University of Iowa, he helped lead them to the Rose Bowl. As a father and Grandfather, Danan Hughes has all kinds of advice and insight that he is willing to share with the dads. So, huddle up, make the right beer call, and let’s get into fatherhood with Danan Hughes. 

2:26—In case you’re missing your daily Dadhouse and all the smack talk, join us on Call-In, the social network for podcasters. It’s live radio at its best. We run smaller, shorter episodes there. This last week we talked about what to do when you are sick with the kids and also maternal gatekeeping and how it affects fatherhood. 

4:42—Shannon got his son the turtle! Everyone meet Trizzy, the yellow-bellied slider that is destined to rule all. Shannon makes the claim that his turtle will now beat up Mick’s chickens. 

6:54—Get ready for Mick’s chicken up date and unfortunately, they’ve turned to prostitution. 

8:02—This is our call out to like, share, subscribe and do all the stuff to help us get seen more. Here are the socials: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram

14:13—Good friend of the show Kyle Denny sent an email asking how we find time for a workout routine. 

16:46—This week’s DadCon Dad Advice is from Grady Black. Take a minute and listen in to what he has to say this week. How do we keep our moods level? 

20:42—It’s time to get into our conversation with Danan Hughes. A two-sport star that was drafted by both the Kansas City Chiefs and the Milwaukee Brewers. He played for five seasons. He has been an analyst for the Big Ten Network as well as the Kansas City Chiefs. He is active in his community, the father of 5 kids, and 3 grandkids. 

23:08—Danan gets into what it was liked to get recruited back in the 90s. We love hearing stories like this. 

25:38—How do the skills as an athlete transfer to becoming a better father? Danan gives us his insights. It starts with learning and convincing your kids that you love them no matter what. 

28:16—How do you deal with conflict resolution when it comes to our children? 

33:01—Building a community as a dad is very important to all us. How has Danan Hughes built his community? 

35:57—How do you balance all your responsibilities as a player and broadcaster with all the needs of fatherhood? 

39:47—Welcome to the Dadhouse 5, let’s check your dadness! 

45:00—What is the proper technique to make a snow angel?  Find it at the 1:40 mark in this video.

It’s time to sit back, grab your favorite drink, and join the dads on their annual Man Weekend. Do we get crazy during a weekend away from our families? No. But do we at least do something super fun? Also, no. We rent a barn and play board games and sleep in. That’s it. We barely even cook and live off bags of chips and Nutty Bars. But we also record a podcast episode! Come on down for relaxing at the barn! 

3:04—And we get right into it by explaining why it’s important that we get away and take time for ourselves. 

5:58—How many Man Weekends have we taken? 12. 

6:56—A quick shout out to our favorite board games: Settlers of Catan and Carcassonne.

12:55—Mick gives his review of taking a bath. 

19:55—Mick’s son texted Shannon to ask for permission to drive. Yup, that happened. So now we get into the whole situation of a lot of our kids about to get their driver’s license. 

21:54—Shout out to The Lawn Guardian who gave us this question: What was the turning point that each of us experienced as a stay-at-home dad. 

33:12—Did one of our kids puke on a Mormon shrine? Yup, that happened. Here’s a bit of the story. 

36:00—How did our wives meet for the first time? At the Shatto Milk Company

40:00—We get asked to talk about turtles. Alright, let’s talk about turtles. 

The Barn (summertime picture)

In this episode of Dadhouse, we explore science with Marty Kelsey, co-host of the Smithsonian’s Air and Space Museum’s Stem in 30. We loved this episode so much that we have officially christened this Marty Day. It’s a new holiday and Hallmark will have cards and chocolates for you soon. Marty’s mission in life is to bring STEM to kids in a way that is fun, engaging, and educational. They learn by doing, and that’s something that Dadhouse loves. And he has met real life astronauts. Sit back and enjoy this conversation with Marty Kelsey.

2:30: We jump into this episode by talking about how the dads don’t take their shaving seriously enough and refuse to use a shave brush or take any enjoyment at all in it. Self-care needs to be encouraged. Basically, only Shannon is right. And since he write’s the show notes, that is the official position of Dadhouse. 

9:50: Mick admits that he shaves with this stuff that comes from a toothpaste tube. Mick needs some self-care, too! 

16:00: What is Shannon’s professional shave place? The Gent’s Place. It’s the best. 

19:09: Before we get to Marty, we get a piece of great advice from Andy Jones about how to deal with conflicts with your kids. We met Andy at HomeDadCon. Thanks for the advice, Andy! 

21:31: Let’s talk to Marty! Marty Kelsey is one of the hosts for the Smithsonian’s Air and Space Museum’s Stem in 30, a fast-paced show for middle-school students. Prior, he was a teacher in Liberty, Mo. Father of two, welcome to Marty!

21:45: Did you know that Amelia Earhart wrote poetry? 

32:36: Our kids participated in the Hurricane episode of Stem in 30! 

34:12: How does Marty plan his weirdo adventures? AtlasObscura.com! He saw a two-story tall crash test dummy plus a Vincent Van Gogh mural made out of doorknobs.  And don’t forget about using RoadsideAmerica.com!

37:58: What was it like to watch the Dragon Launch of Space X Crew 2? Marty lets us know. 

40:00: Megan McArthur was on that crew! 

40:41: One of the coolest people he’s met? Michael Collins who flew with Neil Armstrong to the moon. 

41:30: He also loves to work with Bill Ingalls, photographer for NASA. 

44:17: And here’s Marty on an aircraft carrier.

45:17: Is there a water heater on the ISS?  

47:18: Can we launch one of Mick’s Chickens into space? Marty says yes! 

52:11: We check Marty’s dadness with the Dadhouse Top 5.

Join Jake, Mike, Mick, Larry and Shannon as they discuss some of the most common home repairs that dads have to do around the house. From unclogging sinks and fixing toilets to repairing holes in the wall—they give their best advice on how to do some of those everyday tasks. There’s also a chicken update, Shannon has an unfortunate confession, and Larry doesn’t like his kids helping. Turn on this funny episode while you do those chores around the house! 

2:00: Shannon talks about the joy of his new Oculus 2, VR for the family. You can go to a retail job in VR! 

3:00: Did you know that Mike now has Mike’s Hot Honey. There’re no dick jokes. Probably. 

5:25: BJ is coming over to Jake’s house and we are wondering if he is bringing Mike’s Hot Honey. 

6:01: “Speaking of facials…” I’m just going to leave that there. 

7:05: The dads have some pretty strong opinions about serrated steak knives. 

10:56: Mick and Shannon have been doing Dadhouse Snippets over at the Call-In App. Head on over and get a ten-minute dose of the Dadhouse over current topics. 

12:24: Let’s find out how Mick’s chickens are doing in the winter. 

14:31: DadCon dadvice from Kyle Thompson. 

16:28: And we are off and get into home improvement! First up, how to fix holes in walls. 

21:54: Toilets clog and break down over time. Let’s go over how to fix them. 

29:58: As far as repairs to the house go, water leaks are one of the worst. 

33:00: Preventative maintenance is key in avoiding repairs all together. 

35:18: Garbage disposals come up a lot because kids throw all kinds of crap down there. Shannon recommends going with Insinkarator. Mick fixes his garbage disposal with a hammer. 

38:18: Mick has dishwasher issues. 

40:04: And what kids don’t throw into the garbage disposal, they throw down the drains. For example, when you throw a gallon of syrup down the sink, it will clog the drain. 

43:35: What the hell is a worm bin and why are we talking about worm poop? 

45:20: Jake has a lot of strong opinions concerning command strips. 

47:00: The main advice from the dads is to Google the repair before you call someone. You would be surprised what you can actually do. 

53:00: The dads give their best tips on managing repairs while taking care of the kids.

This episode of Dadhouse is brought to you by American Underdog. It’s the story of Kurt Warner and his rise to be one of the best quarterbacks ever. 

Join us as the dads get into gaming with your kids. We are joined by Joel Willis who runs the multimedia group The Dad and The Dad Gaming. The Dad Gaming brings dads together with their kids to help them bond, communicate, and play some games!  Joel guides us through gaming with the kids and how to make it a better experience for us all. Also, how dads can cheat to continue to beat their kids but that may just be Shannon. 

1:24—Our thoughts and prayers to Mike, whose water heater has gone away. Oh, he also went to the Air and Space Museum in DC. 

13:45-Dadhouse would like to announce that we are now on Call-In. The new social media platform for podcasts. We post Dadhouse Snippets in-between longer episodes. So if you need a ten minute hit of Dadhouse on topical subjects, give us a listen there!

15:22—Mick’s Chicken Update! 

16:50—We are staring a new segment with Dad Advice from Dad Con. It’s straight advice from more dads to help us all. We start with John Francis, founder of Father’s Eve.

18:01—Our first sponsored show comes with American Underdog! Zachary Levi stars as Kurt Warner. It opens on Christmas day. You don’t have to be a huge football fan to love this film. It’s about perseverance, fatherhood, family, and pushing yourself to succeed.  And you can hear the interview that Dad 2.0 did with Zachary Levi  on their podcast, plus learn about screenings in your area. Plus, don’t forget to join the Dad 2.0 Twitter party on December 13th at 8:00 Central! Just head on over to@dad2summit on Twitter. All of Dadhouse is going to be there! 

22:04—And now we get to the interview with Joel Willis! Joel Willis editor and chief of The Dad, a media brand that celebrates modern fatherhood and reaches over 75 million people every month. He’s the co-author of The Dad Law, a hilarious guide for fathers, as well as The Dad Book: Truths, Hacks, and Dadisms.

23:10—Joel Willis kicks us off with talking with us about what Dad Gaming is and how it got started. 

26:46—Joel puts out a challenge to anyone on Mario Kart! Who’s going to take him on? Not me, I’m awful at Mario Kart. 

31:06—Joel’s controversial take!  Roblox is better than Golden Eye. Visit the Dad Gaming to disagree. 

34:32—What is the positives in gaming with your kids. There are a ton. A father interacts with their child where they go, and gaming is one of those places. 

41:50—Don’t sleep on mobile gaming. There are ton of games and father’s and kids can bound over. From educational games from Blooket and Kahoot.

43:49—To get a workout, try Just Dance! 

46:00—How do we handle toxic gaming in some of the online games, and Joel gives great advice on how to deal with it, and show your kids a positive example. 

50:05—Like we do with every guest, Joel answers the Dadhouse Five, check our Dadness!

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In this episode, the Dads are taking on Mental Health and celebrating all things Movember. Movember is the leading advocate for men’s mental and physical health. Every November they run a campaign to grow out your stache and support the cause. Men’s mental health isn’t talked about enough and there are too many guys suffering in silence. So, the dads tackle the subject with the hope to remove some of the stigma, give great advice, and places where you can get some help. Let’s get to it! 

2:00—If you’re looking for a signed copy (with a book plate-which is a sticker) of Shannon’s book The Ultimate Stay-at-Home Dad Manual, head on over to Left Bank Books! 

 5:50—Jake goes to the one of the most unusual Hardware Stores he’s ever been to. Harry J Epsteins. This place is worth a look for how cool it is. The building used to be a bank and they’ve got tons of unusual stuff! 

11:00—Larry went to a different hardware store and found used cleaning supplies and windows. He’s going to use the windows because Larry is building a new greenhouse! It looks awesome. Larry also needed a lot of Jake’s caulk. 

15:40—A new segment for the show is forth coming! Dad Advice from DadCon. Get a snippet of advice from guys we’ve met along the way. This is a teaser for the next episode!

17:08—Mick’s Chicken Update! 

19:44—Let’s get into mental health. And what better way to get into it than by talking about the Human Centipede series.

22:30—Why is it so hard to talk about our own mental health? 

28:00—Here the dads discuss risk factors that may affect our mental health. What are our triggers and how do we deal with them? 

37:20—Here we get to the advice given to us by Mark Hedstrom, Executive Director of Movember. 

40:00—What are the dad’s triggers and how do they manage them to improve their mental health. 

45:25—Tips and tricks on how to manage your mental health. But remember, a great place to start is Movember. 

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What happens at HomeDadCon stays at HomeDadCon! Unless Dadhouse decides to relive it all. Join us for this episode where the guys give their experiences of the annual stay-at-home dad conference. This year’s HomeDadCon was hosted in Cincinnati and Mick, Jake, and Shannon were able to go and spend time with some great dads, drink some beer, and meet a couple of stay-at-home dads from Kazakhstan. 

3:53-Before digging into this episode, do us a favor and subscribe, review, and rate Dadhouse on the platform of your choice. And if you want to send us an email, we LOVE those! [email protected]

9:06—The dads kick off their recap with Mick digging into where it was at and how this was the 25th year. This includes meeting the founder, as well as all the past presidents, that have made this convention happen over so many years. 

11:13—The dads first went to the convention over ten years ago and here talk about how much the convention and the community has changed. 

15:00-We want to give a shout out to Brock Lusch, Danny Mercer, and Jonathon Heisey-Grove and the amazing work they’ve done to create this community. 

15:48—How did each of the guys get to the convention? Shannon flew and Jake and Mick had to drive like suckers. 

23:27—Here we get into the nuts and bolts of the convention. With the kick out even hosted by Father’s Eve and John Francis and Jake knocking on the wrong rooms to find the Beer Share—where guys brought local, craft beer from their area of the country.

25:56—A major shout out to Joe Saladino from the SAHD Beercast. 

28:38-Jake and Mick really liked the Beer Share. 

30:00-The dads get into some of their favorite speakers including Billy Kilgore and Al Watts. 

33:20—Jake talks about How to Get Book Published with Vernon Gibbs and Shannon Carpenter. 

35:20—What is Dad Gaming? You need to check it out. Joe Willis from The Dad Gaming was fantastic. 

40:00—Mick walks in on Shannon in a very uncomfortable situation. The movie Shannon was watching was called High Life. 

43:29—Shannon wrote a CNN article about paternity leave while at the convention. This is how that happened. 

45:18—How the guys ended the conference and celebrated Shannon’s book. A special thank you to all the dads that took Shannon out to dinner.