Dadville with Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin

The boss is here! Annie F. Downs is a podcaster, public speaker, New York Times bestselling author, and one of the reasons Dadville exists. Annie joins the fellas this week to share her new kids book, Where Did TJ Go? It aims to help kids deal with grief and loss through the story of Annie's nephew TJ. This is a powerful episode that deals with a lot of questions families are left with after the loss of a loved one.

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Buckle up. Big laughs are ahead this week. Kristin and Jen from iMOMSOHARD join the fellas to talk about the funny side of parenting. They share their stories behind doing a live standup tour, creating a podcast during COVID, and how both of their husbands help keep things rolling.

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We made it. 2025. Where are the flying cars and self-fitting shoes? In this week's episode the fellas break down their views on the past 12 months, how the deal with inching closer and closer to having a house full of teens, Dave's Christmas music inspo, Jon's poignant reflections on purchasing a tile cutter.

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Still waiting to buy gifts for Christmas? We got you covered. The fellas round up a slew of gift ideas that have come across their radar recently. Also, they break down Dave's viral moment (DVM), managing their kids' homework, and how Jon has now become the student.

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How many books has Shaunti Feldhahn written? Nobody knows. However, she was kind enough to hitchhike over to Dadville and meet up with the fellas for a data-driven discussion on sex and intimacy. She breaks down the different types of desires and offers a handful of ideas you can try to increase intimacy in your relationships. 

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The fellas are back this week with a laundry list of holiday related topics to tackle. After a lengthy diatribe on their local Parkin issues (and why Dave feels and inner calling to stand on his porch), they talk about cold plunges, new Christmas music, the backstory behind Dave's new single, a bit about Thanksgiving, and why Jon might need therapy after seeing one two many dish towels on the counter. 

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Listen in for a comedic dive into the chaotic circus of technology and family life takes center stage as our guest discusses how to balance it all. Joey Odom founded a company called Aro, which helps parents to be more intentional away from your phone. They tackle the universal truth that constant connectivity often means we're "disconnected" from what really matters—like catching your kid's epic soccer goal because you were too busy arguing with autocorrect. Joey recounts his own cringe-worthy moment: missing his son’s first goal while chasing a “must-read” meme on his phone. It’s the kind of story that makes you want to uninstall every app ever invented—except maybe the one that orders pizza. 

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For months now we've been hearing the Dadville nation clamoring for another episode with Elliott Cherry, Pastor at Midtown Fellowship. Well, we've delivered. Elliott joins the fellas at Dadville HQ for a chat about Coldplay, Ecclesiastes, sports, the complexities of affection, and those tricky birth order dynamics. Thankfully, Elliott also has an incredible sense of humor, which is tested thoroughly.

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We brought back Daystar's dynamic duo of David Thomas and Sissy Goff to Dadville. It's always a blast when the Mayor and Governor come to visit. This week they talk to the fellas about patterns they are seeing in kids this time of year, how to handle your kid's desire to get a phone, why David gets mistaken for Jessica Alba's dad, and so much more. 

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Join the fellas as they sit down with Erin and Ben Napier, the beloved duo behind the hit TV show "Hometown." The Napiers dive into their journey as a couple who fell in love just six days after meeting in college, exploring how their relationship has evolved over the years and the challenges of parenting two young daughters. Erin and Ben share candid insights about the joys and complexities of balancing family life with their successful careers, emphasizing the importance of communication and setting boundaries.

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