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This week the Dads are drinking another Double Nickel Brewing Co., beer, called Long Weekend which is a Hazy IPA with a 6.8% ABV. With both dads agreeing that this is yet another tasty Hazy IPA, Josh takes credit for Rich coming to the 'hazy side'. The show transitions into the weekly catchup, where Josh talks about nothing new ever happening ever in his life. Meanwhile, Rich discusses the cruise he and his family went on, discusses his job and some of the crazy stories he's ran in to.

The show then transitions to An Aware Dad, with a reading from 'The Daily Dad', written by Ryan Holiday. Tonight's reading was titled January 27, You Can Be A Parent Anywhere. Be sure to listen to this week's insightful reading. The show then progresses to the topic of the week.

Tonight we want to celebrate our one year of recording and reflect on what we have done with the show, what we have taken away from the show, how we’ve grown through and with the show and where we want the show to go from here.

After an exchange of some in-depth conversation and questions, the show progresses to their "Shit-uations". Tonight's Shit-uations has Josh reading blurbs from FML.com.

After you’re done listening, be sure to subscribe and follow us on any major podcast platform. Leaving us a review helps the podcast grow, so be sure to drop a review on whatever platforms you listen to us on! Finally, be sure to follow us on instagram at @thedadtapespodcast, we're on X at @thedadtapes, on facebook at /thedadtapes, and now that we're finally on TikTok you can find us at @dadtapespodcast! Don’t be shy to let us know how we’re doing either, we appreciate all feedback!

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This week's drink for the Dads is a tasty Pilsner called Lawn Boy that has a 5.6% ABV and brewed by Tonewood Brewing, located in Camden County, NJ. Though both were satisfied with the beer, Josh seems to like it much more than Rich; but both agree it's a decent beer at worst. The show then progresses to the weekly catch-up where Josh talks about his growing hobby for Pal World and seemingly starting to eat up more time in his day than he first planned for. Rich then talks about speech therapy for his son Declan, while also touching base on his work-life.

The show then transitions to An Aware Dad, with a reading from 'The Daily Dad', written by Ryan Holiday. Tonight's reading was titled January 26, Show Then What A Good Marriage Looks Like. Be sure to listen to this week's insightful reading. The show then progresses to the topic of the week.

Hypocrisy; double standards. We’ve all been subject to acting out things we don’t preach. We as parents tend to dictate rather than lead by example. However, our own hypocrisy can be the root to why our littles tend to act in the manners they do. Tonight, join us as we delve into the topic of talking the talk but also walking the walk; what we do to try to correct it and what lines we are willing to move to set the example for our children.

After an exchange of some in-depth conversation and questions, the show progresses to their "Shit-uations". Tonight's Shit-uations has Josh reading blurbs from FML.com.

After you’re done listening, be sure to subscribe and follow us on any major podcast platform. Leaving us a review helps the podcast grow, so be sure to drop a review on whatever platforms you listen to us on! Finally, be sure to follow us on instagram at @thedadtapespodcast, we're on X at @thedadtapes, on facebook at /thedadtapes, and now that we're finally on TikTok you can find us at @dadtapespodcast! Don’t be shy to let us know how we’re doing either, we appreciate all feedback!

REFERENCES
-How Negative Parenting Styles Can Affect Your Child
-A Psychological Analysis of Parental Favoritism and Hypocrisy of Family Love in Mansfield's 'New Dresses'

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This week the Dads cracked open a couple of Tonewood Brewing Company, located in. Barrington, NJ. These Pale Ales, called Trail Beer, have a 5.2% ABV and is a real treat. Both dads agree this beer is meant for a camp site, a camp fire and a day on the trails -- hence the name and both agree it's a very befitting name. The show then progesses to the weekly catch-up, where Josh is happy the tooth infection is gone but then discloses he spends just as much time on Xbox as he does at work. I hope he's making money killing those sweats... Meanwhile, Rich still hasn't sold anything -- how can he be a salesman who doesn't sell?

The show then transitions to An Aware Dad, with a reading from 'The Daily Dad', written by Ryan Holiday. Tonight's reading was titled January 25, How To Deter Them. Be sure to listen to this week's insightful reading. The show then progresses to the topic of the week.

Fathers often encounter significant life changes that can impact them and their families. Common challenges include job loss, divorce, and relocation. To navigate these changes, fathers should remain resilient, communicate openly with their children, maintain normalcy, and seek support. Additionally, fathers may have apprehensions about future changes such as the empty nest, retirement, health issues, and death. It is important for fathers to acknowledge and address these concerns to ensure their well-being and the stability of their families. Join us tonight as we delve deep into this topic.

After an exchange of some in-depth conversation and questions, the show progresses to their "Shit-uations". Tonight's Shit-uations has Josh reading blurbs from FML.com.

After you’re done listening, be sure to subscribe and follow us on any major podcast platform. Leaving us a review helps the podcast grow, so be sure to drop a review on whatever platforms you listen to us on! Finally, be sure to follow us on instagram at @thedadtapespodcast, we're on X at @thedadtapes, on facebook at /thedadtapes, and now that we're finally on TikTok you can find us at @dadtapespodcast! Don’t be shy to let us know how we’re doing either, we appreciate all feedback!

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Due to some dental issues with Josh, the Dads are drinking random beverages -- Rich will be drinking a Heineken while Josh is drinking a Green Tea Monster. Didn't know that was even a thing? Whatever. The show then kicks off with the weekly catchup where Josh talks about his tooth issues and talks about how busy and annoying work has been. Does it ever change for him? Meanwhile, Rich talks about work being busy and how his kids are giving his wife a run for her money while he's at work over the weekends. Send her some help...

The show then transitions to An Aware Dad, with a reading from 'The Daily Dad', written by Ryan Holiday. Tonight's reading was titled January 24, When You Get Them To Listen. Be sure to listen to this week's insightful reading. The show then progresses to the topic of the week.

We have all heard that expression before, “this is my line in the sand’. Yet, we never really think about how that metaphor can be used in every facet of everyday life. It can be used to define your boundaries with your significant other; it can be used to establish boundaries with your children; it can be used to establish your boundaries with work. Tonight, we’re going to discuss what lines we create within our families and what we do to reinforce those boundaries.

After an exchange of some in-depth conversation and questions, the show progresses to their "Shit-uations". Tonight's Shit-uations has Josh reading blurbs from FML.com.

After you’re done listening, be sure to subscribe and follow us on any major podcast platform. Leaving us a review helps the podcast grow, so be sure to drop a review on whatever platforms you listen to us on! Finally, be sure to follow us on instagram at @thedadtapespodcast, we're on X at @thedadtapes, on facebook at /thedadtapes, and now that we're finally on TikTok you can find us at @dadtapespodcast! Don’t be shy to let us know how we’re doing either, we appreciate all feedback!

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This week the Dads crack open a Lawson's Finest Liquids, which is located in Waistfield, VT and it's their Sip of Sunshine which is an IPA and has a 8.0% ABV. With both dads agreeing they can taste the sunshine in this IPA, the show then transitions to the weekly catch-up. Rich talks a lot about work and the toughest transitions in the new gig, meanwhile Josh shares some heart-wrenching news about his uncle.

The show then transitions to An Aware Dad, with a reading from 'The Daily Dad', written by Ryan Holiday. Tonight's reading was titled January 23, You Gotta Live Up To It. Be sure to listen to this week's insightful reading. The show then progresses to the topic of the week.

Resolutions. Changes. Goals, Tired of the same ol’ same ol’. We’ve all said we want change, or need change, but most of us don’t do the important things to enable that change. In almost every situation, you’re able to enact that change by being the change but when you don’t empower that change by being the change, then nothing changes. Tonight, we’re going to talk about when nothing changes, if nothing changes.
 
After an exchange of some in-depth conversation and questions, the show progresses to their "Shit-uations". Tonight's Shit-uations has Josh reading blurbs from FML.com.

After you’re done listening, be sure to subscribe and follow us on any major podcast platform. Leaving us a review helps the podcast grow, so be sure to drop a review on whatever platforms you listen to us on! Finally, be sure to follow us on instagram at @thedadtapespodcast, we're on X at @thedadtapes, on facebook at /thedadtapes, and now that we're finally on TikTok you can find us at @dadtapespodcast! Don’t be shy to let us know how we’re doing either, we appreciate all feedback!

REFERENCES
-Shifting The Balance Between Goals And Habits: Five Failures In Experimental Habit Induction
-Habit Formation And Behavior Change
-New Years' Resolutions Statistics And Trends

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The Dads are drinking a West Coast Style IPA called 107' IPA, with a 6.0% ABV from Hidden Sands Brewing Company. Both agree that the beer is a very tasty and bold beer with a lot of depth to the flavor. The show then proceeds to the weekly catch-up where Josh talks about how cold it has been for him at work and finally getting his hands on 2023-2024's version of 4Lokos. Meanwhile, Rich talks about his new job and how he's the Podcast Battles Champion.

The show then transitions to An Aware Dad, with a reading from 'The Daily Dad', written by Ryan Holiday. Tonight's reading was titled January 22, They Are Always Listening. Be sure to listen to this week's insightful reading. The show then progresses to the topic of the week.

Much like a mental health check, checking in with your partner enhances your ability to not only be a better parent, a better partner, but a better person. Checking in with your partner, and your family for that fact, will emphasize the importance to your children that mentally checking in with each other is critical to a healthy relationship – not only a parent to child but a partner to partner relationship as well. Join us tonight as we delve into the subject of a mental health check with you and your family.

After an exchange of some in-depth conversation and questions, the show progresses to their "Shit-uations". Tonight's Shit-uations has Josh reading blurbs from FML.com.

After you’re done listening, be sure to subscribe and follow us on any major podcast platform. Leaving us a review helps the podcast grow, so be sure to drop a review on whatever platforms you listen to us on! Finally, be sure to follow us on instagram at @thedadtapespodcast, we're on X at @thedadtapes, on facebook at /thedadtapes, and now that we're finally on TikTok you can find us at @dadtapespodcast! Don’t be shy to let us know how we’re doing either, we appreciate all feedback!

REFERENCES
-Psychological Health, Well-Being, and the Mind-Heart-Body Connection
-A Quick Guide: Checking In With Your Partner

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This week, the Dads are drinking a Kane Brewing Company beer, which is located out of Ocean, NJ, and the beer of choice tonight is their 5.4% ABV American Pale Ale called Sneakbox. The show then proceeds to the weekly catch-up, where Rich handles some fantasy football beef with The Baddie Daddies, and talks about the Christmas joys the Holly Jolly Red-suited man brought his kids. Josh talks some smack on Danny from the Baddie Daddies and then talks about the gifts Addi got this Christmas.

The show then transitions to An Aware Dad, with a reading from 'The Daily Dad', written by Ryan Holiday. Tonight's reading was titled January 21, What Are They Learning From How You Carry Yourself. Be sure to listen to this week's insightful reading. The show then progresses to the topic of the week.

With the holidays behind us, we can sit back and reflect on those moments and even reminisce on older memories. It can be easily agreed that all of those memories, for most people, involve the element of presence. No, not the gift present but the mindset and physical action of being present. Tonight, we’re going to focus on our own presence for our children, removing ourselves by distractions and how it can have rippling impacts.

After an exchange of some in-depth conversation and questions, the show progresses to their "Shit-uations". Tonight's Shit-uations has Josh reading blurbs from FML.com.

After you’re done listening, be sure to subscribe and follow us on any major podcast platform. Leaving us a review helps the podcast grow, so be sure to drop a review on whatever platforms you listen to us on! Finally, be sure to follow us on instagram at @thedadtapespodcast, we're on X at @thedadtapes, on facebook at /thedadtapes, and now that we're finally on TikTok you can find us at @dadtapespodcast! Don’t be shy to let us know how we’re doing either, we appreciate all feedback!

REFERENCES
-The Distracted Student Mind - Enhancing Its Focus And Attention
-The Dangers Of Distracted Parenting

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The Dads open up a Blonde Ale called Sun Surfer, with a 5.2% ABV from Double Nickel Brewing Company located in Pennshauken, NJ. After a mutual agreement the beer is a good summer beer and will be bought in the summer for a round of golf, the show then progresses to the weekly catchup. This week Josh talks about his accident to start the week off right, while Rich talks about a new job he'll be starting shortly.

The show then transitions to An Aware Dad, with a reading from 'The Daily Dad', written by Ryan Holiday. Tonight's reading was titled January 20, Do The Things You Want Them To Do. Be sure to listen to this week's insightful reading. The show then progresses to the topic of the week.

Welcome to our New Years special!

After an exchange of some in-depth conversation and questions, the show progresses to their "Shit-uations". Tonight's Shit-uations has Josh reading blurbs from FML.com.

After you’re done listening, be sure to subscribe and follow us on any major podcast platform. Leaving us a review helps the podcast grow, so be sure to drop a review on whatever platforms you listen to us on! Finally, be sure to follow us on instagram at @thedadtapespodcast, we're on X at @thedadtapes, on facebook at /thedadtapes, and now that we're finally on TikTok you can find us at @dadtapespodcast! Don’t be shy to let us know how we’re doing either, we appreciate all feedback!

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This week the Dads are cracking open a White Ale called Winter Carnival from Lone Pine Brewing Company located in Portland, ME. Both dads agree that the beer is average at best with the seasonal flavors, but wouldn't buy it again compared to the other options. The dads then discuss how their week was and how Rich is mathematically in the playoffs, meanwhile Josh talks about a slow, ordinary week.

The show then transitions to An Aware Dad, with a reading from 'The Daily Dad', written by Ryan Holiday. Tonight's reading was titled January 19, Where Did You See That? Be sure to listen to this week's insightful reading. The show then progresses to the topic of the week.

Welcome to our Christmas special!

After an exchange of some in-depth conversation and questions, the show progresses to their "Shit-uations". Tonight's Shit-uations has Josh reading blurbs from FML.com.

After you’re done listening, be sure to subscribe and follow us on any major podcast platform. Leaving us a review helps the podcast grow, so be sure to drop a review on whatever platforms you listen to us on! Finally, be sure to follow us on instagram at @thedadtapespodcast, we're on X at @thedadtapes, on facebook at /thedadtapes, and now that we're finally on TikTok you can find us at @dadtapespodcast! Don’t be shy to let us know how we’re doing either, we appreciate all feedback!

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The Dads both crack open another Bonesaw Brewing Company, which is located in Glasboro, NJ. Tonight's drink is the Silver Queen, which is a Golden Ale and has a 4.7% ABV. The show then progresses to the weekly catch-up, where Josh talks about a slow week with no Addi. Meanwhile, Rich talks about a bad week due to illnesses through the house. 
The show then transitions to An Aware Dad, with a reading from 'The Daily Dad', written by Ryan Holiday. Tonight's reading was titled January 18, Teach Them To Be Particular. Be sure to listen to this week's insightful reading. The show then progresses to the topic of the week.

Be it a boomer or be it a Gen Alpha, we all have almost heard the term “Okay, Boomer” used to dismiss or mock an elder typically in response to some unwanted advice or comment that wasn’t needed. For instance, if an elder says “Millennials expect life to be so easy for them”, it would be most likely met with an “okay, boomer” remark. Tonight, we’re going to delve into the generational differences and what may be the catalyst for those differences, as well as our own experiences and run-ins with “okay, boomers”.

After an exchange of some in-depth conversation and questions, the show progresses to their "Shit-uations". Tonight's Shit-uations has Josh reading blurbs from FML.com.

After you’re done listening, be sure to subscribe and follow us on any major podcast platform. Leaving us a review helps the podcast grow, so be sure to drop a review on whatever platforms you listen to us on! Finally, be sure to follow us on instagram at @thedadtapespodcast, we're on X at @thedadtapes, on facebook at /thedadtapes, and now that we're finally on TikTok you can find us at @dadtapespodcast! Don’t be shy to let us know how we’re doing either, we appreciate all feedback!