Deconstructing Dad Podcast

While driving home from work last week Friday morning, my daughter called to tell me that the school(s) were closing because of a school shooting threat. After having a few conversations with my kids, it got me thinking, what is the process schools are taking to protect the teachers, the kids and the fears that us parents have in situations like this. In less frightening and more upbeat news, how far is too far when converting your home into a bachelor pad? Do you man cave up every room... or just a few? It's probably best to allow the children to keep their rooms the way that they are... or maybe let them update them to their own tastes. When dating just isn't working out... maybe it's best to back burner that for a while and just enjoy life the way it is. Which is what I did... and am doing. Also these guys.. the guys you're listening to will soon be meeting up after almost 8 years of knowing each other! This discussed and so much more! (Like Dan's rather odd ability to open his throat and swallow his food in an extremely unhealthy way)

This week, Dan a.k.a. Father 45 returns to the show, and after accepting the fact that he had to listen to me podcast with another podcaster, we get down and dirty with a few topics that should grab your attention! What do you do when your 8 year old watches IT while staying at a friends house? During this discussion we discuss what Horror movie broke our innocence. We want to know what horror movie broke yours too! We also discuss the film "Show Dogs", in theaters now. Is it grooming your children to accept sex abuse, or was it just a bad attempt at toilet bowl humor gone wrong? Our advice, whether you see the movie or not.... talk to your kids about "Good Touch" and "Bad Touch". In other news, we discuss the new fade sweeping our children's lives. Hammocking. That's right. Have you heard of it? What is it... and should your kids be doing it? Only if your eyebrows are "So On Point!". Reach out to us on Twitter! @S7evendaysageek and @Deac273

This episode is a cross over from Part 1 of the 7 Days a Geek Summer Movie Preview Episode. In this Ep, Neighbor Cole joins me to discuss a weekend of epic proportions. We discuss the struggles of being in a relationship after divorce. Introducing someone to your kids. The excitement of it all... and during that... having your tiny dog attack that person to the point that you make a mad dash to the Emergency Room!!!! It's amazing how your weekend can start off so surprisingly well, and then switch gears in another surprising direction! The back half of the episode is the Fallout of this whole weekend. The puppy police show up to ground the dog. Another bite happens which causes this family to lose a pet. A cooking mishap almost causes a late night fire, which reminds me to remind you to check your smoke alarms!

In this episode Dan gloats about the Eagles winning the Super Bowl and recalls how much work actually goes into creating themed bedrooms. Each of us are dating now... but how much should we actually reveal? On the parenting front we discuss 2 important topics. 1.) Our kids aren't just craving for one on one time, but they're asking for it. How do 2 single working fathers give such an important need to their children? Can they? 2.) Addiction to our smartphones, tablets and other devices. They are ruining relationships large and small. This isn't anything new, but we take a look at it from our family's point of view. We end with several embarrassing stories told by parents... that their kids are responsible for. Then we share a few of our own. Thanks so much for listening. If you enjoy the show please think about give us a review on iTunes, sharing the show on your social media or even sending us a voicemail from the monkeypoostudios.com website. We'd love to hear from you!

This episode previously aired live during the 7 Days a Geek 30 Days of Podcasting. In this episode of Deconstructing Dad, Dan and I field questions from the live chatroom. We also discuss Holiday traditions and some how stumble on the use of Viagra…or perhaps it's the lack of usage… I'm not even sure how we got on that subject! Enjoy:-)

Does your kid have a favorite show that just makes you cringe? We go over a list of out top worst songs we could stand never listening to again. We also discuss trick or treating with the kids.

The media like's to show us modern day dad's as bumbling incapable morons. We're always portrayed as the parents who were never able to get the training wheels off. At best, we're babysitters. Single Dad's get frowned upon for being the reason that the marriage didn't work and Stay-at-home dad's get laughed at. All of this and more discussed.

In this episode, Jay and Dan talk about having "The Talk"! You know the one you feared having with your parents as a child. Well now we are the parents, and it's time to have that "Talk" with our kids. We discuss, rules, ideas, fears, and tips on how to do it successfully.

In this episode AG and Dan are joined by friend of the show and fellow podcaster Courtney Calkins from the Quadcast Podcast. You'll remember him from episode 3. This week we discuss Happiness. What makes you happy? Follow us on Twitter @DeconstructDad and like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/deconstructingdadblog/ So in this episode we discuss a the study of happiness, and what makes us happy. What you can do to find happiness and ways to maintain happiness. Add variety into your life. Change things up. Exercise, meditate, enjoy your friends and family more. Do selfless acts. Surround yourself with positive people, do what makes you happy. Sounds easy doesn't it? Listen in for advice from 3 Dads working everyday to find their happy place both personally and as parents.

The Dads are back!!! WE WERE ON A BREAK!!! Constructions, Vacations and Parents of the week!

In this episode Dan shares with me (and of course you the lovely listener) maybe the most graphic, and fear inducing horror show of a story that could ever happen to a parent in a public place, while in the care of a toddler! What if, while shopping, you got an immediate explosion of poo in the back door of your human body...what would you do? I'll leave you with that! But before we get to that main event we discuss more good. More bad. More ugly of parenting. Namely all the gross bodily liquid stories we as parents go through while raising our adorable..yet let's face it...disgusting kids! Sh*t, Snot, and Puke Oh My! INDEED! Also, a quick update on the Fat F*ck Future diet Then we end with our 2 Parent of the Week articles! Who wins this week? You decide!

In this Episode Dan (Father 44) returns to chat with Jay The Angry Ginger. Seems these Dad's want to lose weight...but how much of it is actually "Genetic Double Chins" compared to fat that can be lost? A quick update on the kitten situation and then we spend the bulk of the show discussing an article written by John Rosman, where he states "Your kids should not be the most important"! http://www.gazettextra.com/20170113/john_rosemond_your_kids_should_not_be_the_most_important In your relationship/marriage do you put your partner first or your children first? We'd be interested to hear if you're outlook changes after hearing our discussion. Through out this episode we touch on Living a Balanced Life, learning to Compromise in a Relationship and Time is something you can't get back. A lot of important life currency things are discussed here in this episode...but as always, it's done with a hint of humor so you're not bored out of your mind! Wanna contact the show? Listen and learn how! We seriously want to hear from you!!!

In this episode, The Angry Ginger is joined by fellow podcaster and friend Courtney Calkins. A Marriage/Family Therapist by trade, we talk a bit about how to divorce in a more healthy way. Ginger visits a lawyer and finds out luck is not on his side. We also play a tape from Courtney's past which helps us to discuss parenting. Do we parent like our parents? More strict, or do we allow a house that's just lawless? What kind of traits did we pick up from our parents? When is it okay to just pay "The Guy"? All this and so much more! Like the show and you want us to know it? You can always leave us a 5 star rating and an honest iTunes review. Find the show on Twitter: Official account @DeconstructDad you can also locate that crazy Angry Ginger at @s7evendaysageek as well Find guest host Courtney at @Quadfathermft and his podcast The Quadcast is available wherever it is you listen to your podcasts! Subscribe and say Hi! Want to support the show? Head on over to www.patreon.com/monkeypoostudios

In this episode (Jay) Ginger and (Dan) Father 44 open the show with a little vacation talk. Ginger spent a few days in Florida for his Dad's 70'th Birthday and Dan is planning a family vacation to Disney and Universal Studios this summer. Upon returning home, Ginger fears his house smells like "Animals" and his fear might be sound seeing how there is currently a bakers dozen of small "Furry Land Mines" running around. Dan shares a story about Nick The D*ck:The Dog of Doom and how he has a very odd, perhaps sexual fetish. This causes Ginger to recall the days of Cat-napping as a child. In the meat and potatoes portion of the episode, the guys talk "Dad Bods" and getting on some type of work out regiment. We contemplate starting the "Fat F*ck Future Club" where no dad is left behind! Also we discuss a few techniques for sleeping better. Meditation and sleeping Apps. In our "Parent of the Week" segment, a Mother and daughter go on an EGGcellent adventure and a father uses his pre-tween as a designated driver. Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/deconstructingdadblog/ on Twitter @DeconstructDad and Deac273 Email the show at [email protected] Find the podcast and Blog at Deconstructingdadblog.com and Support the show over at www.patreon.com/monkeypoostudios

In this Episode Jason (The Angry Ginger) and Dan (Nickname undetermined) sit down to discuss Fatherhood before and after marriage. Their idea's and plans for the podcast. Topics: Dating Life, Personal Insecurities, Lifestyle and Work Life Balance, Being a Dad, and more. Then we end the show off with an article we are affectionately calling "The Parent of the Week" ...until something more creative finds it's place. Email the show: [email protected] Tweet the Show: @DeconstructDad