Dads + Bikes

We are back in action with the official kickoff of Season 2 of the Dads + Bikes podcast experience!

While we've been riding in the warm summer months so much has happened. In this first episode of Season 2 of Dads+Bikes we catch up on where our kids have been... and also have no clue sometimes of their whereabouts. 

Our kids have turned 12 all the way down to 6-months old. So many changes from dealing with body odor to knowing how to deal with others. We also discuss instilling good habits into our children at an early age.

We also talk about one of the greatest quotes of all time from one of the greatest movies of all time, which is Dodgeball. "If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball." This rings true with the emotional rollercoaster of our children at times.

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Episode 50! A milestone has been reached with the Dads+Bikes podcast experience! 

Alix, Paul, Steve, and Ian are in the Clubhouse celebrating with all the food, drinks, and great conversation of being the best dads we can be! 

We discuss how we can randomly buy stuff without learning how to use it, but learn along the way. Just like parenting! In this episode, we actually go into a deep discussion of what it takes to fix and restore our bikes up. That in itself is mind-blowing. 

Give it a listen and us a chance!

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Song choice: Ho Hey by The Lumineers

We are almost at the stellar 50 episode mark but before we hit that milestone we welcome you to Episode 49 of the Dads+Plus Bikes Podcast Experience.

Back in the garage with Alix, Paul, Steve, and Ian discuss all things like, such as high eBay fees, Slivovitz, snowboarding jackets, and growing babies.

We also talk about how 'helping hands' -- with other family members or friends -- can really help raise good children. Playing games, playing Mahjong, and getting dumplings made for a great childhood.

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Song choice #1: Lucky Numbers by Generationals

Welcome back to the Dads+Bikes podcast and this week Alix, Paul, Steve, and Ian are back in The Clubhouse.

While we opted to avoid conversations about bikes, food, and parenting in this podcast, we had a good time hanging out and think you'll have a good time listening!

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Song choice: Ain't Got No Money by Justin Townes Earle

Welcome back to another episode of the Dads+Bikes podcast experience.

We start off this week with Alix, Steve, Paul, and Ian with a bang by discussing the flat Earth theory, or some say a conspiracy, which quickly gets re-routed by Steve to shout out a solid customer experience by a winter gear company called Dope. 

The snowboard jacket he was looking for was not available in Canada but somehow, possibly by Steve's natural charm, found a way to ship him one. In addition, the company has a "fit finder' that allows you to choose your size by images, such as 'Flatter', 'Average,' and 'Rounded.' Perhaps they will go the distance without being so kind and add in the 'dad potbelly.' Well worth a look into... and they are not even a sponsor of this 5-star podcast.

Following up... what are your thoughts on flat Earth?

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Song choice #1: Organ Doner by DJ Shadow

Song choice #2: Do Right To Me Baby (Do Unto Others) by Bob Dylan

Song choice: #3: Part-Time Lover by Stevie Wonder

This week on the Dads+Bikes podcast experience Alix and Ian discuss the shows and movies that made us, specifically Arrested Development and the banger of a movie Armageddon with Owen Wilson being the true lead actor. 

We quickly talk about how entertainment for kids these days are created by all the gazillionaires YouTubers such as LazarBeam, Mark Rober, and Mr. Beast. It really cool to see this on-demand media is also a form of education -- some of what to do and what not to do. The key is to exit the screen and get outside to do things rather than ending up in a continuous scroll into the ether.

Song choice: Hot Funky and Sweaty by The Soul Lifters

Back in action once again in The Clubhouse for the epicenter of all podcasts, The Dads+Bikes podcast experience.

This week, we discuss marriage and how long it took for each of us to propose. We also went off a tangent from this conversation into the more important discussion of leather boots, specifically Viberg Boots. One of the key points that we discovered is to lace up a boot or to not lace up with a slip-on boot.

These are the finer details of why you come to listen to this podcast.

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Song choice: Brain Freeze Side A, Pt. 4

Back once again for another great time with Alix, Paul, Steve, and Ian for the greatest dad podcast about something, which is hopefully about being dads, bikes, and food. 

This week, we discuss how our choices in life define our future. We also talk about how we can guide our kids to make the right choices and how we as parents can select to either parent or be a friend to them. 

Is it possible to be a role model and a friend? We reduce this question and realize that developing kids need boundaries -- when you blur the lines kids will not learn as quickly. In addition, it's recommended to start this process early on in the child's life and not let the boundaries waver (in a non-angry way).

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Song choice #1: Grab this thing by The Mar-Keys

Song choice #2: Strictly Business by EPMD

Welcome back to another episode of the Dads+Bikes podcast experience. 

We are back with Alix, Steve, Paul, and Ian and discussing how actually communicating with others at a young age helps build skills to excel later in life in the business world. As our children grow, it's the role of the parent to guide them in the best direction of their dreams and interests, but also based on our life experience and being supportive.

We discuss how our kids are not like us but we need to help them be like them. The question was raised on this gem: "I can teach my kid how to be like me but how do you teach your kid to be like them."

We also venture down the path of allowing a certain percentage of success when parenting. Aiming for 100% success when asking your kids to do something or try something new is heading down a road of unfulfilled expectations. However, possibly going for 50% or 85% leaves room for growth.

Song choice #1: Lonely Boy by the Black Keys

Song choice #2: Flight of the Flamingo by the Flamingosis

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We are back online and in-person for another fantastic episode of Dads+Bikes with Alix, Paul, Steve, and Ian.

During this pod, we discuss how COVID has impacted homelife, specifically kids during online school and how we want the best for them. It's important to know the limits and when to turn off the screen time and simply explore outside to educate and maintaining balance.

From a work perspective, we talk about how COVID has changed the 'rat race' mentallity and how we can still do business remotely. This has fundamentally changed how the business world works. There is now more individiual efforts versus a team environment. In addition, office hours are not the typical 9-5 during COVID and work is expected at off times with no shut-off times.

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Song choice #1: Ask for Love by Joey Pecoraro

Song choice #2: Summer Goes By Iamalex