Dads + Bikes

We talk bikes. We talk dads. We talk food. The trifecta is alive and well in episode 32 of the Dads+Bikes podcast experience.

In this short discussion, we start off by going over what parts are needed to fire up our bikes and also the best places to purchase parts, whether it be a local bike shop like GP Bikes or a mass-consumer site like Amazon.

If you're into the stock market and betting your house, then you can relive the GameStop saga, also known as Gamestonk. Some made money and some lost mega cash. We decided it's best for your health to skip the FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) and invest in bikes or burgers.

Ian also discussed a bad decision he made in 1997 to sell his Microsoft and Intel stocks during a trip to Vegas... and lost it all. 

Song choice #1: One In A Million by Half Pint

Song choice #2: Forest Whitiker by Brother Ali

Song choice #3: Herewego by Jinsang

We are in the Clubhouse, also known as Steve's garage, for yet another episode of the Dads+Bikes podcast experience. 

Update on our global domination: We are now in 9 countries, including beautiful Brazil and Kenya! We're thrilled you are with us during our slow but purpose-driven growth.

In Episode 31, we discuss the stages of how kids grow from the diaper to the pull-up stage, then transition out of randomly peeing the bed. Talking about kids here not adults.

We also embark on a conversation about how kids play musical beds, which is kids hopping into various beds on various days to have sleepovers with their parents. Paul said it eloquently by saying, "I'm down to ride with all the phases."

A continuation from our previous podcasts about making 'imprints' of memories as we discuss actually printing physical pictures and making scrapbooks. If you into supporting local businesses like we are, check out My Babbo.

We talk about food again, no bikes (but that's changing). Our podcast structure is sound, raw, and honest. For this pod we were fueled by a fresh batch of beef jerky, specifically, the spicy flavour called 'Burning House' by Village Jerky.

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Song choice: When You Gonna Wake Up by Bob Dylan

Back once again in the greatest garage in Ontario with the Dads+Bikes Podcast Experience.

Alix, Steve, and Ian discuss how our forefathers led the way for us and how they dealt with the passing of loved ones. 

As usual, we also talk about food and how great it is. Specifically, getting terrible feedback from our kids when we put wholesome Ontario-grown vegetables in our homemade works of art.

Bill Waterson, the genius who created Calvin & Hobbes, is on our podcast agenda once again and how we all can relate to the adventures he created. Pretty solid work to get your kids into at an early age for all the humour and life lessons.

FYI: This is the first episode where Alix experiences Slivovitz, a beautiful type of plum brandy. It's also the last episode Alix experiences Slivovitz. "This Slivovitz is intense."

As a closing to this description, we discuss no bikes. None. It's part of our winning formula and its evolving structure.

Song choice: Wild Summer by Flamingosis

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Consuming your time once again is the global sensation called The Dads+Bikes Podcast Experience!

We are back in the garage with Alix, Steve, and Ian discussing family heritage, specifically asking if you could go back in time to when your parents were kids and if you'd be friends with them? Do you know your parents and their interests?

We dig deep into the roots of our parents and grandparents and ultimately came to the conclusion that their struggles and sacrifices worked out. Our families are now are better off from their early decisions. Imagine leaving everything behind and starting over - we found ourselves grateful for those initial actions by our parents.

In this podcast episode, there is no talk about bikes or food. But we thought about both.

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Song choice: Talking In Your Sleep by The Romantics

Lets riiiiddeee!! 

Back in the garage with Alix, Steve, and Ian for another Dads+Bikes podcast experience.

This week starts off by deconstructing beef jerky as Ian is deep down a rabbit hole of starting a business. The choice of meat is not the usual top round but a delicious sirloin cut. We get hungry on this podcast from talking truths and drinking. Beef jerky is a solid buffer to curb this.

We also unpack the idea of having one-on-one time with your child or children. Every now and then it's important just to craft out some a few hours, or a day, where you can hang for needed guy time or daddy-daughter time. Have a heart-to-heart on what's going on and let them direct the flow of the day.

A recap from Episode 27 and a continuation on this great podcast -- Alix is preparing for his vasectomy and we suggest chilling all day, playing video games with bags of your favourite frozen vegetables close by. For all the dads getting a vasectomy, here's our latest dad hack here: You do not need a "scrotum case' to have vasectomy success.

We briefly talk about the power of storytelling and the importance of doing what you love for a career. If you're working for a company or self-employed, and it's not enjoyable, or you're not being fulfilled, it's vital to live with no regrets and make the best decisions possible. 

Time, which we discussed in a previous episode, is the only non-depreciating asset we all have and should be used wisely by doing what we enjoy with whom we enjoy.

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Song choice #1: Kingston Tub by King Tubby

Song choice #2: Warm It Up, Kane by Big Daddy Kane

1. Don't be a Nigel and go for a walk the next day. 2. There is a difference between soldering and cauterizing and one works with a vasectomy and one doesn't. 3. Enjoy the downtime.

Back once again in the garage of all garages, which is home to the greatest dad podcast, is the Dads+Bikes podcast experience.

This week, Alix, Steve, Ian, and special guest star Allen discuss hot sauces and how they make or break a meal. 

Somehow we transition from hot sauce to going for a vasectomy. Out of the gate, for those who have yet to go for the snip snip... it's a smooth process and the anxiety/anticipation about this major move is more in your mind and overblown.

1. Don't be a Nigel and go for a walk the next day. Things will blow up and go terribly wrong.

2. There is a difference between soldering and cauterizing and one works with a vasectomy and one doesn't.

3. Enjoy the downtime and binge all the shows.

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Song choice #1: In Between Tears by Irma Thomas

Song choice #2: Crosshairs by DANGERDOOM

Song choice #3: Skankin' Sweet by Chronixx

Back one again in the garage with Alix, Steve, Ian, and special guest Allen!

This week we discuss burgers once again and Allen gives his thoughts of how a local establishment called Jumbo Burgers brings him back to his childhood roots. We also dig deep into different burger joints and attempt to understand how all and why burgers vary from place to place. For those interested, we talk about Jumbo Burger, Rudy's, Hero Burger, Apache Burger, and Moe's.

Following the glorious topic of burgers, we give a big shoutout to No Frills and its wicked playlist while shopping for groceries. You can check out the playlist here on YouTube.

Into hot sauce? We are. Well, some of us but not when we experience "butt lava!" We talk about where we are individually on the Scoville Heat Units (SHU), specifically ghost peppers, chili oil, and one called the 'flashbang.'

Song choice: Wild Summer by Flamingosis

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Welcome back to the Dads + Bike podcast experience with Alix, Steve, Ian, and special guest Allan!

This week, Steve unboxes his brand new Bell Riot helmet that he scored from GP Bikes -- shoutout to the great customer service. 

In case you ever find yourself with a flooded engine, Alix also gives tips and tools that can use to help you get back on the road and ride.

We also discuss the difference between walking, peddling a bike, and riding a motorcycle and how each has its own unique way of being 'in the frame.' This is a direct quote from Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance.

Finally, any sort of littering, loitering, leaving poop on lawns, or giving the finger to anyone out of frustration is something that one should avoid. We dig deep into this topic with several real-world examples.

Song choice: Concrete Schoolyard by Jurassic 5

Back in the garage for another episode of the Dads + Bikes / Friday Night Bikes / Satan's Chauffers podcast experience.

In this episode, we dig deep into how parents can set boundaries and responsibilities with their kids when hanging with friends. We also have special guest Allan in the studio who discusses what it's like to have two teenage daughters and how social media is helping and possibly hurting their social lives, specifically how to be safe online.

Emotions are cool and it's also cool to allow your child to understand, share and feel the range of emotions. Don't let them bottle things up and this goes to parents, too.

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Song choice: Dr Hook - "Cover Of The Rolling Stone"

We are on tap for another week and this time around Alix, Paul, Steve, and Ian welcome special guest Allan to the show! 

Right off the bat, we dig into listener questions with #dadhacks and specifically the button onesie and how you only buy them for people who you want to frustrate during the first stages of raising a child. Zippers are the way to go as they reduce stress.

We also discuss how to support your partner during the first few months of your child, honing in on postpartum depression. It's real and there are many places to learn more about how you can give your all. It's so important to also take of yourself.

Have you ever heard about Beetle Wrestling? It's a thing and you have to check it out.

We also segway into Dr. Suess, Robert Munsch, and Shel Silverstein with his foray into the rock history books with Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show, specifically "Queen of the Silver Dollar."

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