Dadville with Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin – Details, episodes & analysis

Welcome to Momville! In this episode, we’re hanging out with the legendary Lori McKenna, a three-time Grammy winner who somehow balanced raising five kids with a world-class songwriting career. We dive into her "internal rhythm" of 74 BPM and the hilarious reality of her early days showing up to open mics with a minivan and actual peanut butter on her guitar. Lori gets real about her 30-year marriage to Gene, their legendary four-degree thermostat war, and her self-described "underwhelming" mom status. From failing at selling Tupperware to writing hits for Taylor Swift, she shares how she won the lottery without ever buying a ticket. Whether you're obsessed with an empty kitchen sink or currently orbiting your adult children, join us for some funny thoughts and deep talks. Visit Lori: https://www.lorimckenna.com Join us: http://dadville.substack.com Thanks to Our Sponsors! Quince - Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://quince.com/dadville⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! Cove - Check out Cove at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://covesmart.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use code DAD for an additional 10% off your first order! Shopify - Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://shopify.com/dadville This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp: Our listeners get 10% off their first month at ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://betterhelp.com/dadville⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

LOCAL GOVERNMENT IS HERE! The legendary Sissy Goff and David Thomas join us this week. Things get off to a wild start when host Dave realizes that a woman who changed his life decades ago is actually David’s sister. Once the shock wears off, the group discusses the duo’s new book about raising capable kids in a world that feels increasingly fragile. They explore why today’s kids are hesitant to do hard things, like getting a driver’s license, and how the pandemic created a cocoon of safety. You will hear about the importance of practicing flexibility—even if it means causing a dinner table crisis by moving one seat to the left—and why parents must manage their own anxiety while watching their children struggle. From aggressive New York bagel shops to eighth-grade boys sleeping in a gas leak pose, this episode is all about trading protection for preparation. Check out their new book: https://www.raisingboysandgirls.com/capablebook Join us: ⁠http://dadville.substack.com⁠ Thanks to our Sponsors: Quince - Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://quince.com/dadville⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! Cove - Check out Cove at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://covesmart.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use code DAD for an additional 10% off your first order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The fellas welcome the official "Pastor of Dadville," Elliott Cherry back to the pod to discuss the hilarious and humbling realities of fatherhood, from the "gates of Thunderdome" (the teenage years) to the chaos of solo parenting at soccer games where treadmills are left unplugged. Beyond the laughs, they dive into the profound concept of "making peace with the proximate"—learning to love the world as it is rather than demanding it be perfect. They explore the necessity of vulnerability, the beauty of being the "guy on the side of the road" who needs help, and the comfort of a "Misunderstood Messiah" who understands the lonely moments of parenting. Whether you’re looking for "homie yucks" or a rock to stand on, this episode provides a safe space for every dad. Join Us: http://dadville.substack.com Thanks to our Sponsors! Cove - Check out Cove at ⁠⁠http://covesmart.com⁠⁠ and use code DAD for an additional 10% off your first order! Shopify - Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at ⁠⁠http://shopify.com/dadville Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week the fellas finally answer all the questions from Dadviile Nation! What's the story about Jon's song in Enchanted? How about a speed round about musical creativity, dad swag, and how we find our guests? It's all covered here and so much more.  Sign up on our mailing list: http://dadville.substack.com Thanks to our sponsors! AG1 - Try AG1 and get a FREE one-year supply of Vitamin D3 plus K2 and five free AG1 Travel Packs with your first subscription at http://drinkAG1/dadville Butcher Box - Butcher Box - Choose salmon, chicken breast, or steak tips FREE in every order for a year. Sign up today at http://butcherbox.com/dadville and use code DADVILLE to choose your Free for a Year offer, plus get twenty dollars off your first order! Knockaround - Don’t squint through family beach days or trips to the park, check out http://knockaround.com and use code DADVILLE15 for 15% off your order! Notes - Right now Notes is giving listeners 15% off AND free shipping when you buy a Notes starter kit! Just use code dadville when placing your order at http://notescandle.com/dadville Thrive Market - Go to http://thrivemarket.com/dadville for 30% off your first order plus a FREE $60 gift! Claratin - Go to http://claratin.com right now for a discount so you can Live Claratin Clear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oh boy do we have an incredible episode this week. We have the internet’s favorite guitarist, Cory Wong, joining the fellas for an old-school catch up. In addition to the staggering amount of music Cory puts out, he’s also the host of Wong Notes, one of the most popular guitar podcasts on the planet. It’s like the Avengers of podcasting came together for a summit. Cory goes deep on work/life balance, Dave Matthews Band, hustling at Warped Tour, and so much more. Don’t miss it. Join our mailing list: http://dadville.substack.com Thanks to our sponsors! Nutrafol - For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to http://nutrafol.com and enter the promo code DADVILLE. Knockaround - Don’t squint through family beach days or trips to the park, check out http://knockaround.com and use code DADVILLE15 for 15% off your order! Notes - Right now Notes is giving listeners 15% off AND free shipping when you buy a Notes starter kit! Just use code dadville when placing your order at http://notescandle.com/dadville Thrive Market - Go to http://thrivemarket.com/dadville for 30% off your first order plus a FREE $60 gift! Claratin - Go to http://claratin.com right now for a discount so you can Live Claratin Clear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we caught up with Glen Henry, also known as the driving force behind Beleaf in Fatherhood. Glen is a father, husband, musician, CEO, and easily 12 other amazing things. Along with his wife, Yvette, he hosts the How Married Are You? Podcast. In this episode he discusses his backstory growing up in Baltimore and California, teaching your children tough lessons, and so much more! Sign up on our mailing list: http://dadville.substack.com Thanks to our sponsors! AG1 - Try AG1 and get a FREE one-year supply of Vitamin D3 plus K2 and five free AG1 Travel Packs with your first subscription at http://drinkAG1.com/dadville BetterHelp - Visit http://betterhelp.com/dadville today to get 10% off your first month. Knockaround - Don’t squint through family beach days or trips to the park, check out http://knockaround.com and use code DADVILLE15 for 15% off your order! Notes - Right now Notes is giving listeners 15% off AND free shipping when you buy a Notes starter kit! Just use code dadville when placing your order at http://notescandle.com/dadville Thrive Market - Go to http://thrivemarket.com/dadville for 30% off your first order plus a FREE $60 gift! Claratin - Go to http://claratin.com right now for a discount so you can Live Claratin Clear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It all started with a somewhat blind double date. The story of Chris and Lauren Tomlin is one for the ages. It's definitely not a straight line, but it continues in the best possible way. From Lauren's motto of "Ready, Fire, Aim," to their children asking Chris if he could help facilitate songwriting advice, this episode is an all-timer.  Thanks to our sponsors! Shopify - Sign up for a $1-per-month trial period at http://shopify.com/dadville to grow your business–no matter what stage you’re in. Methodical Coffee - Receive 20% off your first bag and 10% off all subsequent bags at http://methodicalcoffee.com Knockaround - Don’t squint through family beach days or trips to the park, check out http://knockaround.com and use code DADVILLE15 for 15% off your order! Notes - Right now Notes is giving listeners 15% off AND free shipping when you buy a Notes starter kit! Just use code dadville when placing your order at http://notescandle.com/dadville Thrive Market - Go to http://thrivemarket.com/dadville for 30% off your first order plus a FREE $60 gift! Claratin - Go to http://claratin.com right now for a discount so you can Live Claritin Clear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We knew this was going to be a special episode as soon as Ernie Hudson hopped on the line. There was barely enough room for his biceps. The fellas talk with Ernie about being a working actor and a single dad, his life growing up with his grandmother in Michigan, and the immense pride he has as a father and grandfather. An absolute legend joins this week in Dadville.  Sign up on our mailing list: http://dadville.substack.com Thanks to our sponsors! BetterHelp - Visit http://betterhelp.com/dadville today to get 10% off your first month. LMNT - Right now LMNT is offering a free sample pack with any purchase. The LMNT Sample Pack includes 1 packet of every flavor. Get yours at http://DrinkLMNT.com/Dadville. Nutrafol - For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to http://nutrafol.com and enter the promo code DADVILLE. Butcher Box - ButcherBox is giving our listeners free ground beef for life of your membership plus an additional $20 off your first order! Use http://butcherbox.com/dadville and use code DADVILLE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guess who's back? That's right, after weeks of top-notch guests the fellas decided they will take it from here. Dave and Jon catch up about the perspective of being a working musician 20 years into a soon-to-be-legendary career. Also, they discuss their recent spring breaks, mission trips to Belize, and more! Join our mailing list: http://dadville.substack.com Thanks to our sponsors! AG1 - Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first subscription at http://drinkAG1.com/dadville Methodical Coffee - Get 10% off your first order of coffee or tea with the discount code Dadville at http://methodicalcoffee.com Knockaround - Don’t squint through family beach days or trips to the park, check out http://knockaround.com and use code DADVILLE15 for 15% off your order! Notes - Right now Notes is giving listeners 15% off AND free shipping when you buy a Notes starter kit! Just use code dadville when placing your order at http://notescandle.com/dadville Thrive Market - Go to http://thrivemarket.com/dadville for 30% off your first order plus a FREE $60 gift! Claritin - Go to http://claratin.com right now for a discount so you can Live Claritin Clear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For years one of Dave's favorite books has been On the Road with Saint Augustine: A Real-World Spirituality for Restless Hearts, and today we have the author James K.A. Smith joining Dadville. Throughout the conversation, Smith gives enlightened views on not only Saint Augustine, but also his latest book, How to Inhabit Time, which shows why awakening to the spiritual significance of time is crucial for orienting faith in the twenty-first century. Today's guest: https://jameskasmith.com/ Join our mailing list: http://dadville.substack.com Thanks to our sponsors! Raising Boys and Girls - The Raising Boys and Girls Podcast is hosted by Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan – three counsels who are serving kids and their parents in Nashville, TN. In each episode they share some of what they’re learning in the work they do with kids and families on a daily basis. New episodes every Tuesday. Go to http://raisingboysandgirls.com/podcast for more information. Teen Study Bible - Find out more about the Teen Study Bible and order your copy today at http://amazon.com/teenstudybible LMNT - Right now LMNT is offering a free sample pack with any purchase. The LMNT Sample Pack includes 1 packet of every flavor. This is the perfect offer for anyone interested in trying all of our flavors or who wants to introduce a friend to LMNT. Get yours at http://DrinkLMNT.com/Dadville Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices