Dadville with Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin

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What's Dadville with Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin about?

Welcome to Dadville! Join musicians and sometimes-comedians Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin in the journey of life, love and the pursuit of dad-ding on the Dadville Podcast. Get your fill of dad jokes, laughs, and heartfelt conversations while these dads and their guests talk about the journey of life and fatherhood.

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Dadville with Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin episodes:

04.23.2024
Glen Henry "Beleaf in Fatherhood": I Didn't Know Adults Had Fun?
Today we caught up with Glen Henry, also known as the driving force behind Beleaf in Fatherhood. Glen is a father, husband, musician, CEO, and easily 12 other amazing things. Along with his wife, Yvette, he hosts the How Married...
04.16.2024
Chris and Lauren Tomlin: You Wrote Those Songs?
It all started with a somewhat blind double date. The story of Chris and Lauren Tomlin is one for the ages. It's definitely not a straight line, but it continues in the best possible way. From Lauren's motto of "Ready,...
04.09.2024
Ernie Hudson: I Learn the Lines And I Get Paid?
We knew this was going to be a special episode as soon as Ernie Hudson hopped on the line. There was barely enough room for his biceps. The fellas talk with Ernie about being a working actor and a single...
04.02.2024
Jon and Dave: Who Ordered the Spotlight?
Guess who's back? That's right, after weeks of top-notch guests the fellas decided they will take it from here. Dave and Jon catch up about the perspective of being a working musician 20 years into a soon-to-be-legendary career. Also, they...
03.26.2024
James K.A. Smith: The Dynamic of Being Known
For years one of Dave's favorite books has been On the Road with Saint Augustine: A Real-World Spirituality for Restless Hearts, and today we have the author James K.A. Smith joining Dadville. Throughout the conversation, Smith gives enlightened views on...
03.19.2024
Justin Whitmel Earley: Micro Changes with Macro Effects
Ever struggle with loneliness? This week's guest, Justin Whitmel Early, is here to help. His latest book is called Made for People, and is an incredible guide into how to develop stronger friendships. Early is also a lawyer and a...
03.12.2024
John Mark Comer: What is Spiritual Maturity?
If you put accomplished theologian, best-selling author, and part-time stand-up comedian into an algorithm, it's likely you'll end up with John Mark Comer. His latest book, Practicing the Way, is an outline and guide of a set of practices and...
03.05.2024
Dave and Jon (& Elliott Cherry): Let’s Talk About Work Pt. 2
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02.27.2024
Dave and Annie Barnes: If it Weren't for Ole Miss
We wrap Couples Month with Dave and Annie Barnes, the other first couple of Dadville. Ever wonder how the magic of football, long road trips, and bookstores could foster love? Then we have the story for you. Join in as...
02.20.2024
The McLaughlins: Don't Sleep on the Couch
We have one half of the founding couples of Dadville joining us today. Dave turns the tables and interviews Jon and Amy McLaughlin about their origin story and how they've grown into their marriage over the last 18 years. From...
02.13.2024
Drew and Ellie Holcomb: Marriage is the Best Work
Drew and Ellie have a classic love story. You know, the one where they meet in college, he impresses her with his aeronautical skills, she almost marries someone else, and then they wait a few years before actually dating. This...
02.06.2024
Ben and Hillary Rector: The Bros Run These Streets
We are kicking off Couples Month on Dadville with former neighbors Ben and Hillary Rector. They found their way back to their old neighborhood to meet up with the fellas and talk about life with Jane and The Bros, wrapping...
01.30.2024
S.D. Smith: Stories from the Holler
Most people know S.D. Smith as the author of many popular children's novels, but in reality he's a creator of worlds. Smith grew up in West Virginia and South Africa and tells the story of not only how he developed...
01.23.2024
Dave and Jon: Let's Talk About Work
We got a bit introspective this week in Dadville. The fellas catch up with each other about the intersection of work and parenting and trace a bit of the history of the 40-hour work week. Become a citizen of Dadville: http://dadville.substack.com Thanks...
01.16.2024
Dr. Russell Moore: Are Things as Crazy as They Seem?
We put on our learning hat this week as the fellas chat with Dr. Russell Moore, who is the Editor-in-Chief of Christianity Today, acclaimed author, pastor, American theologian, ethicist, and probably a dozen more incredible occupations. Moore discusses how to...
01.09.2024
Dave and Jon: Somebunny to Love
Kicking off the new year with our monthly duo show and boy, do the fellas have some news. Jon broke down and got some rabbits, both of the fellas did some Christmas shows, and they discuss what they are looking...
12.19.2023
David Thomas: We're Just Lying to Our Kids, but It's Fun
We wrap up 2023 by bringing The Mayor of Dadville (David Thomas) back to join the Five-Timer Club! And considering it's an election year, The Mayor is bringing the hot takes! The fellas dive into how to manage your kids'...
12.12.2023
Mac Powell: Beard of Wonders
We caught up with one of our favorite songwriters, Mac Powell, on this week's episode. Mac's former band, Third Day, was one of the most successful Christian bands of the '90s. The fellas chat with Mac about his beard (obviously),...
12.05.2023
Gift Guys Giving Gift Guides
It's the most magical time of year. You know, when the fellas dish out their favorite things/discoveries from the last year. They cover books, music, gadgets, games, and more! Need an idea for the upcoming season? Start here. Become a Citizen...
11.28.2023
Momville: Fake Plastic Trees (McLaughlin's Version)
We've read DM after DM asking about getting our most popular guests back on the pod. This week we have OG Momville with Amy McLaughlin and Annie Barnes joining the fellas to discuss shared stress during the holidays, their favorite...
11.21.2023
Overconfident and Underperforming: Andrew East and Shawn Johnson-East
We double up on the guests this week with Shawn Johnson-East and Andrew East rolling through Dadville. This might be the most athletic episode yet. You see, Shawn is not only the pride of Iowa, but an Olympic Gold Medal-winning...
11.14.2023
Mustaches and Jawlines: Walker Hayes
The fellas get fancy with this week's guest, Walker Hayes. Not only does Walker have one of the most unique stories around, but he also goes way back with Dave. Walker talks about growing up with 8 siblings, his secret...
11.07.2023
Dave and Jon: Money is Never the Issue
Our monthly Jave/Don rendezvous is back again! Fresh off Halloween the fellas dig into some pros and cons of the holiday and we finally get the McLaughlin Candy Power Rankings (MCPL). Plus, they discuss why Jon would (should?) change his...
10.26.2023
BONUS: Matt Wertz Takes Over!
We have a very special bonus epsiode today. Somehow, Dadville alum Matt Wertz has taken over the controls and is interviewing Dave about his brand-new album, Featherbrained Wealth Motel. Some might view this as an auditon to replace Jon, but...
10.24.2023
Steve Moakler: One Man Clapping
The Music. The Stories. The HAIR. Boy, do we have a special one this week. Singer/songwriter Steve Moakler is an absolute gem of a dude who also happens to be disgustingly talented. He rolls through Dadville to talk about what...
10.17.2023
Sissy Goff: Navigating Your Child's Anxiety
An old friend returns to Dadville this week. Ya'll know Sissy has visited us several times before but this time she has a NEW BOOK. Her new book is called 'The Worry-Free Parent' and this one is all about the...
10.10.2023
Faith, Politics, and Dad Jokes: Michael Wear's Unconventional Wisdom
This week's episode is not only a chance for Jon to dish out some sage financial advice, but also to ask Michael Wear about the intersection of faith and politics. Michael is the Founder, President, and CEO of the Center...
10.03.2023
Jon and Dave: One of Us Need to Submit
Time for the monthly check-in with Jon and Dave. In this episode, the fellas answer your questions. But first, they catch up with stories of parent guilt, when bedtime goes wrong, and those times when you've just had enough. Then,...
09.26.2023
Phil Wickham: We're No Doctors
Let's get this right out of the way. We spend an abnormal amount of time talking about Phil Wickham's hair. It's majestic. Anyways, Phil is an incredible musician with a voice that we are all thankful exists in this world. Listen in as Phil shares stories...
09.19.2023
Trey Kennedy: How Tall is Taylor Swift?
Laughs on laughs with this episode. We have comedian/singer-songwriter/internet darling Trey Kennedy joining the party this week on Dadville. Did you know Trey has an MBA? We didn't either. Listen in as he recounts his early years making Vines in...
09.12.2023
Dr. Morgan Cutlip: Balance is a Myth
Attention moms of Dadville! This week we have Dr. Morgan Cutlip joining the fellas. Her latest book is called 'Love Your Kids Without Losing Yourself' and is all about developing a new approach to motherhood. She joins the fellas to...
09.05.2023
Dave and Jon: How to Music
This month's Dave/Jon episode is an old-fashioned catch-up session. The fellas talk a bit about their respective new music projects and every parent's favorite time of year—back to school. Naturally, Dave drops some soccer talk, gives a tour update on...
08.22.2023
Walker Zimmerman: How to Dominate Dave and Busters
Oh boy, is Dave excited about this one. We have Nashville SC and USMNT star Walker Zimmerman going Dadville. Zimmerman (aka Walkey Zim Zim) talk about some unexpected topics such as his fool-proof method for dominating Dave and Busters and...
08.15.2023
Harrison Scott Key: Humor is a Truth Detector
We welcomed back Harrison Scott Key to talk about his incredible new book, How to Stay Married. The book is a wildly vulnerable memoir about when infidelity threatened his marriage. Only a skilled author can find the true humor in...
08.08.2023
Carlos Whittaker: Grandpa, You Can't Really Say That
This week we have Carlos Whittaker coming through Dadville to share his incredible story and powerful words about talking to your children about race. Carlos is an author, podcaster, and public speaker who has appeared on Good Morning America, Today,...
08.01.2023
Colony House: A Horse Named Mountain
Caleb and Will are brothers, fathers, musicians, and feverish lovers of The Three Amigos movie. Listen in as they reveal (maybe for the first time?) that they are indeed related to Steven Curtis Chapman. What was it like heading out...
07.25.2023
Jon and Dave: We're Gonna Fire Our Producer
This week the fellas take a trip to the comments section and highlight a particularly confusing use of emojis. Then, Jon shares his triumphant tale of a months-long house renovation. Make sure to stay to the end to hear one...
07.18.2023
Greg Baumer: Living in a Material World
When Greg Baumer walked in the room wearing an Arsenal jersey it was evident right away that this was going to be a fun conversation—or he was just trying to get extra points with Dave. Have you ever had questions...
07.11.2023
Matt Wertz: A Dad in Utero
For over 20 years Matt Wertz has been in the fellas' inner circle. And with the recent announcement of his impeding fatherhood, it's time we all welcome Mr. Wertz to Dadville. No brag sheet needed for this one as the...
07.04.2023
Kirk Cousins: QB by Day, Karaoke Star by Night
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins finally stops by Dadville to catch up with the fellas about the offseason life he's currently enjoying before training camp fires up again. The embarrassingly deep and accurate Brag Sheet is one for the ages,...
06.20.2023
David Nasser: A Wedgie Waiting to Happen
The fellas prepared a host of questions for David Nasser. But they never got to a single one. David is a gifted author, speaker, and former campus pastor for Liberty University, the largest collegiate ministries in the country. In this...
06.13.2023
Jon and Dave: Dads on Film
The two benevolent proprietors of Dadville are simple men. All they need is love, water, and a tan. And finally, you can see Jon and Dave's faces actually make the sounds and words you've been hearing for years. In this...
06.06.2023
James Bay: The Fellow Fathers Are Here!
It's about time we had the third member of our new supergroup on the pod. James Bay is reporting live directly from the studio to chat with the fellas about life as a new dad. His first night out with his wife was...
05.23.2023
Dr. Alison Cook: When is it time for the talk? (Not that one.)
We wrap up Momville by talking with Dr. Alison Cook, who is a therapist that specializes in the intersection of psychology and theology. The fellas talk to Alison about connecting with your kids in a meaningful way, the nature or...
05.16.2023
Hillary Scott: Every Teenage Girl is Just Mad
This week we celebrate Momville with Lady A's Hillary Scott. As part of a legally binding agreement with her current opening act she sat with the fellas and talked about what it was like growing up with parents who worked...
05.09.2023
Ellie Holcomb: A Neighbor with Benefits
Ellie Holcomb is so many things: singer, songwriter, musician, author, and of course, mom. This week we caught up with Ellie to discuss her life as a solo artist and sometimes member of her husband's band, Drew Holcomb and the...
05.02.2023
Amy Grant: We're All a Mess
We are kicking off Momville with one of our absolute favorite people. Amy Grant is a legendary singer/songwriter with a history that's deeply intertwined with contemporary Christian music. The fellas sit with Amy in her home studio and talk about...
04.28.2023
Welcome to Momville!
During the month of May we will be celebrating the moms in our life! We can't wait to share their stories with you! Stay tuned for episodes with Amy Grant, Ellie Holcomb, Hillary Scott, and Dr. Alison Cook. Sign up...
04.04.2023
A Message From Dave
We are going to take the rest of the month off from Dadville. Here’s a message from Dave. Thanks to everyone for the support. See you in May, Team Dadville I've tried to figure out how to address this over the last week...
03.28.2023
John Oates: Christmas in an Insane Asylum
There's a certified legend pulling up to Dadville this week. John Oates is not only one of the greatest songwriters of all time, but an author, guitarist, dad, and wrestling champion. During his time in Dville John talks about his...

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Dadville with Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin episodes:

Glen Henry "Beleaf in Fatherhood": I Didn't Know Adults Had Fun?

Chris and Lauren Tomlin: You Wrote Those Songs?

Ernie Hudson: I Learn the Lines And I Get Paid?

Jon and Dave: Who Ordered the Spotlight?

James K.A. Smith: The Dynamic of Being Known

Justin Whitmel Earley: Micro Changes with Macro Effects

John Mark Comer: What is Spiritual Maturity?

Dave and Jon (& Elliott Cherry): Let’s Talk About Work Pt. 2

Dave and Annie Barnes: If it Weren't for Ole Miss

The McLaughlins: Don't Sleep on the Couch

Drew and Ellie Holcomb: Marriage is the Best Work

Ben and Hillary Rector: The Bros Run These Streets

S.D. Smith: Stories from the Holler

Dave and Jon: Let's Talk About Work

Dr. Russell Moore: Are Things as Crazy as They Seem?

Dave and Jon: Somebunny to Love

David Thomas: We're Just Lying to Our Kids, but It's Fun

Mac Powell: Beard of Wonders

Gift Guys Giving Gift Guides

Momville: Fake Plastic Trees (McLaughlin's Version)

Overconfident and Underperforming: Andrew East and Shawn Johnson-East

Mustaches and Jawlines: Walker Hayes

Dave and Jon: Money is Never the Issue

BONUS: Matt Wertz Takes Over!

Steve Moakler: One Man Clapping

Sissy Goff: Navigating Your Child's Anxiety

Faith, Politics, and Dad Jokes: Michael Wear's Unconventional Wisdom

Jon and Dave: One of Us Need to Submit

Phil Wickham: We're No Doctors

Trey Kennedy: How Tall is Taylor Swift?

Dr. Morgan Cutlip: Balance is a Myth

Dave and Jon: How to Music

Walker Zimmerman: How to Dominate Dave and Busters

Harrison Scott Key: Humor is a Truth Detector

Carlos Whittaker: Grandpa, You Can't Really Say That

Colony House: A Horse Named Mountain

Jon and Dave: We're Gonna Fire Our Producer

Greg Baumer: Living in a Material World

Matt Wertz: A Dad in Utero

Kirk Cousins: QB by Day, Karaoke Star by Night

David Nasser: A Wedgie Waiting to Happen

Jon and Dave: Dads on Film

James Bay: The Fellow Fathers Are Here!

Dr. Alison Cook: When is it time for the talk? (Not that one.)

Hillary Scott: Every Teenage Girl is Just Mad

Ellie Holcomb: A Neighbor with Benefits

Amy Grant: We're All a Mess

Welcome to Momville!

A Message From Dave

John Oates: Christmas in an Insane Asylum