Sleep? What sleep?

Brian and Dave go deep on one of the hardest parts of parenting — chronic sleep deprivation while raising toddlers in your 40s. From failed sleep training attempts and brutal night wakings to the long-term effects of never getting enough rest, this episode covers the reality most parenting podcasts won't touch.

We discuss: • Why sleep feels impossible once you hit your 40s with kids • Practical (and not-so-practical) strategies for better sleep • The mental and physical toll of constant exhaustion • How to survive the toddler years without losing your mind

If you're a tired dad running on coffee and sheer willpower, this one's for you.

What's your worst sleep deprivation story? Shoot us an email and we'll read it on the next show.

Live every Thursday at 8:00 PM Mountain Time.

👉 www.unhingeddadspod.com

Every family's favorite never-ending battle: CHORES.

Brian and Dave go beyond the surface and discuss the real reason we make our kids do chores. It's not just about getting the dishes done or the house looking decent — it's about teaching responsibility, pride in your space, accountability, and real-life skills that will serve them as adults.

In this episode we cover:

• The deeper purpose behind assigning chores

• Why chores matter more than most parents realize

• Practical systems that actually work to keep everyone accountable

• How to build habits of ownership instead of constant nagging

If your house feels like a war zone of laundry, toys, and arguments about whose turn it is… this one's for you.

We sure as hell don't have all the answers, but we have figured out a few things.

What's your biggest chore struggle right now?

Drop it in an email and we'll read it on the next show! [email protected]

Live every Thursday at 8:00 PM Mountain Time on YouTube, Twitch, Kick, and BitChute.

👉 www.unhingeddadspod.com

Brian and Dave talk about what they've learned over the last 20 years about building a strong, functional marriage that actually works as a true team.

From navigating Navy deployments and multiple life disasters to the everyday work of staying partners, this episode is packed with honest lessons — especially from Dave and Mrs. Dave as they approach their 19th anniversary.

We discuss:

• What "team" really looks like in a marriage

• How to stay partners when life gets hard

• The small habits that make a huge difference

• Why a strong marriage makes you a better father

This episode also features a special guest appearance by Dave's 16-month-old son using his dad as a jungle gym.

What's one thing that's helped your marriage stay strong through the chaos?

Tell us in an email and we'll read it on the next show! [email protected]

Live every Thursday at 8:00 PM Mountain Time on YouTube, Twitch, Kick, and BitChute.

👉 www.unhingeddadspod.com

Join Brian and Dave as they talk about one of the hardest parts of being a dad — building real discipline in yourself and teaching it to your kids by example.

We discuss:

• Why self-discipline is so difficult for many dads

• How to stop judging yourself so harshly when you mess up

• Practical ways to instill discipline in your children without being a drill sergeant

• Leading by example instead of just "do as I say"

We also respond to a live viewer question and share our thoughts on holiday traditions.

What's your biggest struggle with discipline — for yourself or your kids? Send us an email and we'll read it on the next show! [email protected]

Live every Thursday at 8:00 PM Mountain Time on YouTube, Twitch, Kick, and BitChute.

👉 www.unhingeddadspod.com

Brian and Dave discuss one of the loudest (and most common) parts of parenting — when kids throw massive tantrums and have big emotional meltdowns.

We also talk about other loud forms of emotional expression and, most importantly, our responsibility as parents to regulate our own emotions — especially when our kids can't.

In this episode: • Why kids have tantrums and what they're really trying to say • How to respond without escalating the situation • The power of modeling emotional regulation • Handling your own anger and frustration in the heat of the moment

If you've ever felt yourself losing it right alongside your kid, this one's for you.

What's your biggest tantrum or emotional regulation challenge? Tell us in an email and we'll read it on the next episode! [email protected]

Live every Thursday at 8:00 PM Mountain Time on YouTube, Twitch, Kick, and BitChute.

👉 www.unhingeddadspod.com

Join Brian, Dave, and special guest Tom Knighton as they ramble about what self care actually looks like for responsible adults — not the fluffy Instagram version.

This episode is full of honest conversation and plenty of side quests as they discuss: • Why self care feels foreign (or ridiculous) to a lot of dads • Practical ways to take care of yourself without guilt • The difference between real self care and just being selfish • How to actually recharge when you're constantly running on empty

If you've ever thought "self care" was something that would make you go blind… this one's for you.

What does real self care look like in your life?

Live every Thursday at 8:00 PM Mountain Time on YouTube, Twitch, Kick, and BitChute.

👉 www.unhingeddadspod.com

Join us for our very first episode! Meet Brian, Dave, and Nik as they talk about where they are as fathers, how they came together as friends, and where they are now.

Hear some crazy history, like Brian's emergency liver transplant 21 years ago, Nik's devastating spinal injury, and Dave and Mrs. Dave's cross country PCS from hell.

We closed by introducing the segment that we'll be starting each show with from now on, which is 3 questions:

1. What have you done to improve yourself as a person and father this week?

2. What have you screwed up?

3. What did you do well this week? This being our first episode, there were some technical SNAFUs that we will have fixed in the future.

We'll be doing our first LIVE episode on Thurdsday January 22 at 9:00pm central time on Youtube. Come roast us in the comments!