Hot Dad Radio – Episode #7: Lost in the Loud

This week on Hot Dad Radio, we get real. Like, really real. Ryan opens up in a way we haven’t heard before—about therapy, trauma, and the long road of figuring yourself out. We talk about what it means to heal, how to break cycles, and why checking in on your “happy” friends might be more important than you think.

Also:

• Derek reminds us that firing your therapist (or your dental hygienist?) is totally a thing.

• Josh drops wisdom about documenting your journey before it all goes up in flames (literally).

• We somehow still manage to talk about Borat, Tim Robinson, and Pearl Jam.

If you’ve ever felt lost in the noise of your own mind, this one’s for you. And if you need someone to talk to, please reach out—text HELLO to 741-741 for free, confidential support.

Join the Hot Dad Radio Discord for more conversations and exclusive chaos—DM us for the link. 💙🔥 #CheckInOnYourHappyFriends #HotDadRadio

Hey...uh...if you don't want to hear a detailed recounting of one of the HotDads almost drowning you should skip this episode. It gets dark, but that's sort of the point, right? Examine the unexamined.

Oh we also talk about music and movies and such...but just wanted to give a heads up. Enjoy!

Hey evr’budy!

Soooo, we decided to put the transcript of Episode 5 into chatGPT to see what it’d do…and the answer is write the most mid-description imaginable. However, we felt bad we wasted all that energy to get such a shit description, so we’re publishing it so at least it was “worth it”.

-HotDadRadio

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Hot Dad Radio | Episode 5: Mickey 17, Movie Bets, & A Musical Meltdown 🎬🎶

This week on Hot Dad Radio, we’re talking movies, clones, and music in a wild ride through pop culture! We kick things off with a heated discussion about Mickey 17, Robert Pattinson’s latest film with Bong Joon-ho at the helm. We predict its box office fate, talk clones, and get deep into how this could either be a cult classic or a huge flop. And, of course, we can’t help but draw parallels to Multiplicity and Snowpiercer—this is Hot Dad Radio, after all! 🎥

Then, we go full-on music nerds as we cover everything from Jethro Tull’s comeback (yes, they still rock), to Neil Young’s new album, and even The Wiggles dropping an album. Yes, you read that right. But we’re not stopping there—Ozzy Osbourne, Coheed & Cambria, and a whole bunch of other heavy hitters are also getting some love this week. Oh, and did we mention we’re super hyped about Deftones and their legendary tracks? 🤘

And if you’re thinking we’re just about the movies and music, think again—get ready for some good ol’ fashioned Hot Dad banter, movie speculation, and an unpredictable podcast experience that’ll leave you laughing, thinking, and ready to press play again.

🔊 Tune in, laugh with us, and join the Hot Dad family. Follow us on Instagram: @Josh for all the behind-the-scenes nonsense.

In this sprawling and completely unhinged episode of Hot Dad Radio, the crew cracks open the vault to read through Josh’s old sketch treatments, riff on pop culture deep cuts, and somehow spiral into a chaotic table read of Good Cop / Recently Divorced Cop. Along the way, they cover everything from snack preferences to obscure superhero comics, the perils of creative procrastination, and the constant tension between creative ambition and pure nonsense.

This is peak Hot Dad energy — no structure, no filter, all vibes.

Episode Outline / Timestamps (Suggested):

Intro & Setup (0:00 - 15:00)

• Reuniting after a break: chaotic catch-up

• Derek’s snack obsessions and cereal debates

• The existential crisis of writing vs. eating Cinnamon Toast Crunch

• Josh reveals the treasure trove of old treatments

Treatment Roulette (15:00 - 1:15:00)

• Reading through random sketches from the archives

• Deep dive into The Visitors — an alien first contact comedy

• Work Friends — why office friendships are hell

• Life After Zappos — a corporate dystopia

• Brainstorming future sketches in real-time

• Dial H for Hero — love for bizarre, one-off superheroes

• Detours into Substack plans, personal PR, and self-doubt spirals

Good Cop / Recently Divorced Cop Table Read (1:15:00 - 1:38:00)

• Cold read chaos — everyone forgets the script instantly

• The most unprofessional interrogation ever written

• Unexpected divorce monologue meltdown

• A deep, dark, and hilarious therapy session disguised as a cop show

• The episode-ending punchline: “You gotta stop going to cookouts.”

Wrap-Up & Teasers (1:38:00 - End)

• Preview of next week’s treatment roulette

• Plans to keep reading through Josh’s archive

• Final chaotic thoughts before Derek has to leave for dog duty

Hot Dad Radio - Episode 3

Episode Title: Hot Dads Reunite: Return to Glory

Release Date: 2/26/2025

Hosts: Josh, Derek, Ryan

Episode Summary:The boys are back! Episode 4 marks the long-awaited reunion of the Hot Dad trio, bringing their signature blend of chaotic comedy, unfiltered takes, and dad-level wisdom. From political wrestling to Pete Davidson's career glow-up, plus a deep dive into Fairfax nostalgia and new music picks, this episode has it all.

Key Topics:

Opening Banter:

Catch-up session between Josh, Derek, and RyanDads lamenting the state of their joints and digestion

Current Events Corner:

Political discourse devolving into WWE metaphors

The boys dissect the evolution of Republican optics and the Kanye West playbook

Confessions & Cringe:

Josh reveals his stint as a registered Republican (for work reasons... allegedly).

How everything is just marketing (including politics)

Hollywood & Pop Culture:

Kill Tony: Can you still watch it and not feel gross?

Pete Davidson: From tattooed punchline to leading man?

The boys place bets on the box office performance of Riff Raff, starring Jennifer Coolidge, Bill Murray, Pete Davidson & Gabrielle Union

Fairfax Nostalgia:

All the iconic Fairfax stores are closing—what's replacing them?The rise and fall of streetwear culture

Music Picks (Derek's Rapid Fire 60 Seconds):

Youth Lagoon - Rarely do I Dream

Baths - New Album (delayed release)

Doves - New Music

Saya Gray - Alt-rock & R&B fusion worth checking out

Lady Gaga - New drop (but no instant playlist bangers… yet)

Favorite Quotes:

"Everything is wrestling now."

"You can't discount the gays when it comes to Jennifer Coolidge."

"We have 3 minutes left—let's talk about Riff Raff."

Plugs & Follow:

Catch the boys live every Friday on Twitch: Twitch.tv/hotdadradio

Follow on Instagram for clips and chaos: @hotdadradio

"Josh and Derek talk sound boards, writing books, new music, make box office bets, and casually and carefully dip a toe or two into our shared trauma from our shared workplace. Or maybe I'm just reading into this too deeply. It's a good episode."

-the Producer

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Regularly streaming on twitch/youtube on Fridays 8pm PST/10pm CST - HotDadRadio is a collective of arguably attractive (mostly) non-fathers, on the internet. The name makes sense. Stop asking.

Danny Rathbun started as a friend of a friend of a friend...a call out for promo/interview fun turned into a wild interview with this New York based comedian. Derek and Josh from HotDadRadio dig into what made him the comic he is today - it def involves knives in a way you wouldn't expect.

Found on TikTok @DannyRathbun // Instagram: @DannyRathbunOfficial - Danny's special OnlyDans premiers on Jan 31st, 2025.

ClaireAfterAll is motivating. Over the past 6 years I've had the distinct pleasure of playing D&D weekly with Claire and if I had to pick just one word, first it would take me all day, but I would eventually have to land on motivating. Professionally she's moving mountains to make art, personally...she does the same, but in such a real and honest way it's forever motivating.

She is Claire, after all.

Socials:

@ClaireAfterAll [Instagram/Twitch]

@livingartsdetroit [Instagram]

Send all feedback to: @EatMoreTinyTrees on Instagram!

Lily Maslia (@LilyMaslia) is literally heinous. No literally. This television tested celebrity expert is cool as hell. And that contains multitudes. Recently moved to NYC, Lily and I talk about which coast is better...whether they knew it or not....what brought us together, our hopes and dreams of stardom, and the importance of para-social relationships with celebrities. Everything else you'll have to wait for the follow up episode on her show 'Literally Heinous' streaming everywhere you'd find a podcast (but her video show on Spotify is a fav).

Hey everybody, and welcome to another episode of Noodlin’ with Josh - on this episode I get to noodle with fellow actor and transplant to the city, Shelby Shea. Spelled like the butter but no relation.

I’m going to start by pulling right from her IMDB bio because that’s not something I get to say very often - PLUS, she sounds fancy as fuuuuuck and I wanna be her publicist, but that’s a story for another time: .

Shelby Grace Shea is an American actress and writer. Born and raised in Florida, Shea holds two Bachelor's degrees from the University of Florida. She made her film debut in the musical comedy Pitch Perfect 3, and had a supporting role in Rebel Rebel. Her more prominent roles include features on S.W.A.T., Grey's Anatomy, Fatal Attraction, and more.

Shelby and I met on set and immeideatly got into trouble for pulling focus from the leads frequently but at least in a way where they liked us and kept us in the shot, not in the “we’re going to need to replace these two” sort of way. We’ve also bonded over Mcdonalys, Grimace and a lot more we don’t get into here, but that’s ok because we’re just going to need to have her back, so why hold back the inevitable any longer, tune in to this episode of Noodlin with Josh and Shelby, hit the theme!

X (aka twitter) @shelbyshea01