What a Hell of a Way to Dad

Jack is back on the show, bringing his years of expertise with kids to answer your questions. We talk about letting go of grudges, what makes music dad rock, kids swearing, and our coffee rituals. If you like this, there's more to discover on the Patreon. Our patreons get access to bonus episodes, exclusive videos, monthly raffles, and more! Sign up an any level today - patreon.com/Hellofawaytodie

Jack is back on the show. We talk about sleeping with polar bears, smoking business weed, the Italian countryside, and Waterworld Stuntshows Sign up for the Patreon and get exclusive episodes, videos, and more! At the ten dollar level you'll get access to our care package going out in August. There will also be monthly raffles for everyone signed up at any level - patreon.com/Hellofawaytodie

This week Francis and Nate talk about child care in the 90s, British Dennis the Menace and problematic favs. Sign up for the Patreon and get exclusive episodes, videos, and more! At the ten dollar level you'll get access to our care package going out in August. There will also be monthly raffles for everyone signed up at any level - patreon.com/Hellofawaytodie

This month the boys are talking Epstein files. Who is, isn't, and probably will be on the list This is a preview of out bonus content. To get the whole episode sign up any any level of the Patreon. If you sign up at the 10$ level before August, you'll get our quarterly care package. Each quarter you'll get patches, stickers, magnets, whatever I've designed and printed. Many will be exclusive to the Patreon, so you won't get it anywhere else https://www.patreon.com/Hellofawaytodie

This week Francis and Nate talk about playing high school sports, being in high school punk bands, and going to high school reunions. If you like this and are craving more, Subscribe to our Patreon and get access to more than eight years of bonus content. Three new episodes a month- https://www.patreon.com/Hellofawaytodie Check out the store, new updates every week - https://whatahellofawaytodad.com/

This week Carey and Francis talk about the midwest love for the Worlds Largest items. From belt buckles, four different largest balls of twine, to a whole city in Illinois dedicated to being your one stop shop of giant things. To get the full episode, sign up today at https://www.patreon.com/Hellofawaytodie Sign up this month at the $10 level and get the next care package before it goes out in August! New designs, old designs, and some things that aren't even in the store yet. New care packages every quarter

This week Francis and Nate talk about shooting Roman Candles at each other, chores for children, the glory of a full sized dishwasher, and fly tipping. We also answer some of your Ask a Dad questions about our junk (drawers) If you like this and are craving more, Subscribe to our Patreon and get access to more than eight years of bonus content. Three new episodes a month- https://www.patreon.com/Hellofawaytodie Check out the store, new updates every week - https://whatahellofawaytodad.com/

This week Francis and Nate lament the rise of video podcasting, Indiana mountain ranges, and rifle through the National Lampoons Filmography If you like this and are craving more, Subscribe to our Patreon and get access to more than eight years of bonus content. Three new episodes a month- https://www.patreon.com/Hellofawaytodie Check out the store, new updates every week - https://whatahellofawaytodad.com/

Jack Foreman is back on the show to talk about living the sweet van life, cramming yourself into the Arch elevator, and looking at holes in the ground New Shirt! Come Scream with me https://www.hellofawaytodie.com/products/come-scream-with-me-unisex-shirt If you like this and are craving more, Subscribe to our Patreon and get access to more than eight years of bonus content. Three new episodes a month- https://www.patreon.com/Hellofawaytodie Check out the store, new updates every week - https://whatahellofawaytodad.com/

This week Nate's immune system learns about Hand, foot, and mouth disease, bilungual babies, and white supremecist Mickey Mouse. New Shirt! Come Scream with me https://www.hellofawaytodie.com/products/come-scream-with-me-unisex-shirt If you like this and are craving more, Subscribe to our Patreon and get access to more than eight years of bonus content. Three new episodes a month- https://www.patreon.com/Hellofawaytodie Check out the store, new updates every week - https://whatahellofawaytodad.com/

This week Francis and Nate talk about helping your child touch all the light switches, childhood scars, sledding accidents, and forgetting about Memorial Day If you like this and are craving more, Subscribe to our Patreon and get access to more than eight years of bonus content. Three new episodes a month- https://www.patreon.com/Hellofawaytodie Check out the store, new updates every week - https://whatahellofawaytodad.com/

This is the audio release of last week's Slideshow with dad. To get the full visual experience, watch the video here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mttHKu3BWY0&t Or you can see the slides here - https://whatahellofawaytodad.com/blogs/news/vidcast-route-66 This week in the Slide Show we visit Route 66 roadside attractions on our way to Chicago. Plus a trip to Savers and the St. Louis aquarium His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik - https://bookshop.org/a/25702/97805933... The Radium Girls by Kate Moore - https://bookshop.org/a/25702/97814926... If you like this and are craving more, Subscribe to our Patreon and get access to more than eight years of bonus content. Three new episodes a month- / hellofawaytodie Check out the store, new updates every week - https://whatahellofawaytodad.com/

This week Francis is joined by Air Force Veteran, tattoo artist, and Throat Piss lead saxaphonist Aaron Yuhas. We talk about finding yourself where you never thought you'd be, the need for artistic expression, tattoo culture, and telling war stories. Throat Piss bandcamp: https://throatpiss.bandcamp.com/album/a-slow-quiet-death Thoat Piss instagram, show updates and happenings: https://www.instagram.com/throatpiss/?hl=en Noble Jackals Tattoo instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noblejackalstattoo/?hl=en Aaron Yuhas instagram (to book tattoos or follow general happenings): https://www.instagram.com/yuhizzle/?hl=en If you like this and are craving more, Subscribe to our Patreon and get access to more than eight years of bonus content. Three new episodes a month- https://www.patreon.com/Hellofawaytodie Check out the store, new updates every week - https://whatahellofawaytodad.com/

This week Francis and Nate talk about buying cars, riding tricycles, putting up shelves, and answering your dad questions. Also this week, check out the latest video where Francis takes you through a slideshow of the Weldon Spring Nuclear Waste dump - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPh4a47njMA&t=977s If you like this and are craving more, Subscribe to our Patreon and get access to more than eight years of bonus content. Three new episodes a month- https://www.patreon.com/Hellofawaytodie Check out the store, new updates every week - https://whatahellofawaytodad.com/

Carey introduces Francis to Columbo with the episode Dead Weight. A retired Major General murders a co-conspirator in cold blood. It's got mumbling detectives, hysterical women, and opulent set pieces that would make Liberace blush This is a bonus episode. If you want to hear the whole episode, and much more, sign up for the Patreon at - https://www.patreon.com/posts/mashcast-columbo-129308636

This week Dusty Gannon from the Goth Rock band Vision Video joins Francis once again to discuss war, peace, speeches at the capitol, and keeping ourselves sane in the modern world Take some time to listen to Vision Video and see them on their upcoming tour - https://www.visionvideoband.com/ Follow on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/visionvideoband.bsky.social If you like this and are craving more, Subscribe to our Patreon and get access to more than eight years of bonus content. Three new episodes a month- https://www.patreon.com/Hellofawaytodie Check out the store, new updates every week - https://whatahellofawaytodad.com/

This week Francis and Nate talk about getting recognized from podcasting, being hospitalized in Switzerland, and rediscovering music If you like this and are craving more, Subscribe to our Patreon and get access to more than eight years of bonus content. Three new episodes a month- https://www.patreon.com/Hellofawaytodie Check out the store, new updates every week - https://whatahellofawaytodad.com/

Free bonus episode this week. Josh Boerman is strapped in to watch Deadliest Warrior. This episode it's Missouri Confederates against Chicago gangsters as the Jesse James gang takes on Al Capone. Follow Josh on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/bosh.worstpossible.world Listen to Worst of all Possible Worlds - https://www.worstpossible.world/ If you like this and are craving more, Subscribe to our Patreon and get access to more than eight years of bonus content. Three new episodes a month- https://www.patreon.com/Hellofawaytodie Check out the store, new updates every week - https://whatahellofawaytodad.com/

This week the Zoo Crew talks about being extremely online, Signal Chats, and Army Physical Fitness tests. This is a preview of our bonus episode. Sign up on Patreon at the $5 level to get access to this and eight years of bonus episodes - https://www.patreon.com/posts/zoo-crew-new-has-127641077

This week Greg from Brighan Young Money joins Francis to answer your questions for dads. They cover fighting garden weeds, kids movies, screen time, and low effor dinners. Follow Greg on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/dadshammdad.bsky.social and check out the Brigham Young Money podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/2hBdc2oSVQJ2B6p5W2WERO If you like this and are craving more, Subscribe to our Patreon and get access to more than eight years of bonus content. Three new episodes a month- https://www.patreon.com/Hellofawaytodie Check out the store, new updates every week - https://whatahellofawaytodad.com/

Francis is joined by Dave Infante to discuss his reporting on the Armed Forces Brewing Company. What started as a Vetbro company getting an unstable war criminal to be brand ambassador turned into debt, skipping payments, and crying about the woke mob Read Dave's reporting - https://vinepair.com/articles/hop-take-armed-forces-brewing-norfolk-closure-woke-mob/ Follow Dave on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/dinfontay.com If you like this and are craving more, Subscribe to our Patreon and get access to more than eight years of bonus content. Three new episodes a month- https://www.patreon.com/Hellofawaytodie Check out the store, new updates every week - https://whatahellofawaytodad.com/

Francis and Nate talk about the stinky kid age, the importance of moisturizing, paying your electric bill, NOT visiting America, and the state of politics. Recorded Mar 27 If you like this and are craving more, Subscribe to our Patreon and get access to more than eight years of bonus content. Three new episodes a month- https://www.patreon.com/Hellofawaytodie Check out the store, new updates every week - https://whatahellofawaytodad.com/

Eric from Soundtracker joins Francis once again to talk movies. This time it's the Disney Musical Newsies. Christian Bale dances with a horse, Bill Pullman sings about New York, and we all learn to hate the print media. Follow Eric on Bluesky and check out Soundtracker - https://bsky.app/profile/uwebollocks.bsky.social This is a preview of our latest bonus episode. If you like this and are craving more, Subscribe to our Patreon at the $5 and up level and get access to more than eight years of bonus content. Three new episodes a month- https://www.patreon.com/Hellofawaytodie Check out the store, new updates every week - https://whatahellofawaytodad.com/

This week Francis and Nate talk about the Manosphere and how if Andrew Tate was right, neither of us would be well adjusted and happily married. If you like this and are craving more, Subscribe to our Patreon and get access to more than eight years of bonus content. Three new episodes a month- https://www.patreon.com/Hellofawaytodie Check out the store, new updates every week - https://whatahellofawaytodad.com/

Free Bonus episode this week. The Zoo Crew talks about Executive Branch Boys chat, getting busted with Venmo, and how to sham (but not sham too hard) This is a FREE bonus episode. To hear more like this, sign up on Patreon at the $5 a month level to get three bonus episodes a month and access to over eight years of extra episodes https://www.patreon.com/Hellofawaytodie Check out the store, new updates every week - https://whatahellofawaytodad.com/

This week Francis and Nate talk about surviving tornados, killing time as a latchkey kid, cutting your own hair, and Fatherhood: The Game If you like this and are craving more, Subscribe to our Patreon and get access to more than eight years of bonus content. Three new episodes a month- https://www.patreon.com/Hellofawaytodie Check out the store, new updates every week - https://whatahellofawaytodad.com/

The Zoo Crew talks about owning a home, penis ages, whale sex, and a brand new Ft. Benning This is a preview episode. Hear the whole thing when you sign up for our patreon - https://www.patreon.com/posts/124851973

This week Francis and Nate talk health care, banking with Twint, and getting destroyed by milk If you like this and are craving more, Subscribe to our Patreon and get access to more than eight years of bonus content. Three new episodes a month- https://www.patreon.com/Hellofawaytodie Check out the store, new updates every week - https://whatahellofawaytodad.com/

This month Milo from Trash Future and Glue Factory watches Alexander the Great vs Atilla the Hun. We're killing dead pigs, exploding gel torsos, and watching a UFC fighter beat up a dummy Get more Milo here - https://linktr.ee/milo_edwards This is a preview of a bonus episode. You can get this episode and more on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/Hellofawaytodie

Francis and Nate talk comic books and movies they probably shouldn't have seen as kids If you like this and are craving more, Subscribe to our Patreon and get access to more than eight years of bonus content. Three new episodes a month- https://www.patreon.com/Hellofawaytodie Check out the store, new updates every week - https://whatahellofawaytodad.com/

The Zoo Crew answers your questions This is a preview of our bonus episodes. To get the whole episode, sign up for the patreon here. $5 a month gets you three exclusive episodes a month and eight years of previous content https://www.patreon.com/posts/zoo-crew-q-122990391

This week your dads talk about shoes, Bluey, depressing music for kids, and Dogman tauma bonding If you like this and are craving more, Subscribe to our Patreon and get access to more than eight years of bonus content. Three new episodes a month- https://www.patreon.com/Hellofawaytodie Check out the store, new updates every week - https://whatahellofawaytodad.com/

Jordan from A Better Way 2A joins Francis for the start of Season 2 of Deadliest Warrior Follow Jordan and the Better Way 2A team at https://www.abetterway2a.com/ This is a preview episode. Get this and more by signing up at the $5 level on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/posts/deadliest-swat-122443050

Steve Beynon, reporter for military.com, joins Francis again for another military news roundup. We discuss border deployments, recruiting, and the Zyn craze sweeping the E-4 Mafia Find all of Steve's reporting here - https://www.military.com/author/steve-beynon Follow Steve on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/stevenbeynon.bsky.social If you like this and are craving more, Subscribe to our Patreon and get access to more than eight years of bonus content. Three new episodes a month- https://www.patreon.com/Hellofawaytodie Check out the store, new updates every week - https://whatahellofawaytodad.com/

Our resident forestry expert Calvin joins Francis once again to discuss trees. Specifically trees that are on fire. We discuss the conditions that lead to these fires, how best to prevent them in the future, and how to be "Fire Wise" Be Fire Wise yourself - https://www.nfpa.org/education-and-research/wildfire/firewise-usa Follow Calvin on BlueSky - https://bsky.app/profile/functionalforests.bsky.social If you like this and are craving more, check out our Patreon and get access to more than eight years of bonus content - https://www.patreon.com/Hellofawaytodie Check out the store, new updates every week - https://whatahellofawaytodad.com/

This week Francis and Nate talk about being a bi-lingual household, baby jam sessions, and fat Mario If you like this and are craving more, check out our Patreon and get access to more than eight years of bonus content - https://www.patreon.com/Hellofawaytodie Check out the store, new updates every week - https://whatahellofawaytodad.com/

This week Nick Slayton joins Francis for another Godzilla movie. This month we watched Shin Godzilla, a 2016 Japanese movie which uses Godzilla to saterize Japanese bureaucracy through the art of destroying Tokyo Follow Nick on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/nslayton.bsky.social Please consider donating to Trans Lifeline. Support our trans homies - https://translifeline.org/ Check out the store for weekly updates and new products. Take 10% off your purchase with the code 'technical' - https://whatahellofawaytodad.com/ Get more of what you love on Patreon. This month we have episodes about MASH, Shin Godzilla, and a Zoo Crew news update. Over eight years of bonus content available at the $5 a month level - https://www.patreon.com/Hellofawaytodie

This week Francis and Nate talk about logging the hell off. Plus Marine Todd returns to blackmail us for Bitcoin. Ed Zitron's article - https://www.wheresyoured.at/the-slop-society/ Please consider donating to Trans Lifeline. Support our trans homies - https://translifeline.org/ Check out the store for weekly updates and new products. Take 10% off your purchase with the code 'technical' - https://whatahellofawaytodad.com/ Get more of what you love on Patreon. This month we have episodes about MASH, Shin Godzilla, and a Zoo Crew news update. Over eight years of bonus content available at the $5 a month level - https://www.patreon.com/Hellofawaytodie

This month the Zoo Crew laments home ownership, Neil Gaiman, and the Zyn craze sweeping the troops Recorded Jan 15th This is a Preview episode. To get this and many episides like it, sign up at the $5 level of Patreon, where you'll get access to years of bonus content and the discord we share with Lions led by donkeys https://www.patreon.com/posts/zoo-crew-news-120546110

Francis and Nate tell some old Army stories about being cold and kinda whiny Feel you're not getting enough dad talk, subscribe to the Patreon for all of our bonus content - https://www.patreon.com/Hellofawaytodie Check out the newest items in the store. Desert Storm cards are restocked! - https://whatahellofawaytodad.com/

Francis and Nate answer your Dad questions. If you want to ask a question, then join our patreon at any level and get immediate access to the Discord channel we share with Lions led by Donkeys https://www.patreon.com/Hellofawaytodie This week we're giving out advice about cooking easy meals for the family and how to pick yourself a hobby

This is a preview of our MASHCast episodes. Hear this, past, and all future episodes at the $5 level on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/posts/mashcast-season-119502325

Eric Peacock from the podcast Soundtracker joins Francis to talk about the Disney movie Mulan. The Music! The violence! The talking dragon voiced by Eddie Murphy. Strap in and we'll make a man out of you! Listen to Eric's show about movie soundtracks here - https://x.com/Soundtracker_ This is one of our many bonus episodes released on Patreon last year. If you like this and want more, sign up at the $5 level https://www.patreon.com/c/Hellofawaytodie

Your holiday season gift from us to you. If you like this series, head over to patreon and sign up at the $5 tier. Season one is complete and season two starts next month https://www.patreon.com/c/Hellofawaytodie

Francis and Nate are joined by Jack Forman to talk about Christmas music. We begin to introduce Nate to the wonderful world of kid friendly, family music which sounds dangerously close to Rick Ross at times. You can listen to our playlists here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4Iwe7r6nKWu91hk1WPQBhr?si=b209f290d3c440fb https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/december-songs/pl.u-XkD0Z3LHR5pdP7 This is the last episode before the end of the year. If you find tourself pining for more, give yourself the gift of eight years of bonus content for five bucks a month - https://www.patreon.com/Hellofawaytodie

This week Francis and Nate talk about cops being dumb with guns, installing ceiling lights, and busted cars

This month we're facing down Tim Kennedy's stolen valor, watching a coup actually get punished, and CEOs losing out on the streets of NYC This is a preview of our bonus episodes, which are available for $5 a month on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/posts/117710079

This week Francis and Nate are getting too in the groove of home repairs and ending up mad and hungry. Nate continues to have SysAdmin pains, we talk about when is the best time to call a professional, and answer your Hey Dad questions We have both mostly left the bad site and are now on BlueSky Francis - https://bsky.app/profile/whatahellofawaytodad.com Nate - https://bsky.app/profile/inthesedeserts.bsky.social For five bucks a month you can get even more episodes on our Patreon. Three episodes a month and eight years of archive - https://www.patreon.com/c/Hellofawaytodie

As we reach the end of the first season of Spike TV's Deadliest warrior, we bring back the classic IRA vs Taliban, but this time with Tom O'Mahony, the podcast's official Irishman. This episode gives us a battle in a junkyard, and the debate between the AR-15 and AK-47 being settled by a Canadian for some reason. This is a preview of an episode on our Patreon. You can get this and three more bonus episodes a month at https://www.patreon.com/posts/117154469

Francis and Jack take you through their favorite Thanksgiving's Day songs to play for the holiday. Instead of politics, bring a playlist to dinner. Apple Music - https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/thanksgiving-songs/pl.u-06oxN7zTjKvGgz Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3iILb1DzpnGvPgOh0xY98v?si=75c783f8a2a64e87 Songlist includes I'm a Turkey - The Popups Turkey Turkey - Big Block Singsong No one holds you (Closer than the one you haven't met) - The Lemon Twigs Plain Plate of Noodles - The Sack Lunch Bunch Eat it - Weird Al Alice's Restaurant - Arlo Guthrie Greatful - Genevieve Goings I Can't Believe I Ate the Whole Thing - Jack Forman