The DadLands – Details, episodes & analysis

In our newest form of The DadLands Podcast, I share the audio from my new LIVE Virtual show, The Parent's Lounge. The Show airs live on Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, The Parent's Lounge Check it out LIVE every Tuesday at 7 PM PST! This episode: Singer and Songwriter, Richard Marx's claim to fame is obviously raising three fantastic sons. Oh, I guess he's also had a pretty good career in music. #1 Hits in four decades! But I'm sure you already know that. He's also a ridiculously funny dude. And a great interview. We're also joined by Kate Casey of the hit podcast, Reality Life with Kate Casey. Super fun journey through Richard's career. Check out his new world tour, a new book, and an amazing new album. All at richardmarx.com

We're back by popular demand in the time of Covid. And yes, we have a LOT to talk about. Luckily, my guest for this episode is not only the warm up comic for the Ellen Degeneres Show, the creator of the parenting site, Life of Dad, but has a new book entitled "Mom vs Dad" that he co-wrote with his wife, Lucy. Tommy Riles has taken every possible fight you can have with a spouse and broken it down to a play-by-play format. Informative, funny, and honestly, cathartic, The Riles have created a little positive oasis for struggling parents. Enjoy. Mom vs Dad

Cliff Chamberlain is an actor from Homeland and Steppenwolf's Tracy Lett's play "The Minutes" on Broadway, but more importantly, he is a Dad with three daughters. We discuss killing time with your kids, the joys of sitting in traffic, and the perils of relying on the television to baby sit your kids. We also talk about having to work on the road and the inherent guilt leaving your wife home to watch the kids. Oh, and we make Cliff, the brooding serious actor, read the children's book, Sophie's Castle And if you're in NY and looking for a great play on Broadway, The Minutes. Enjoy!!!

Eddie Pence, from The Ralph Report on Patreon and Swings and Mrs. on Radio.com stops by to help me deal with my own child being bullied at school. We discuss the emotional toll of being a parent and it still turns out to be one of our funniest episodes ever. Tragedy plus time still really hurts when it's your kid who isn't invited to the party. Enjoy and please let me know some of your own personal trial and tribulations of parenting at The DadLands on Facebook or The DadLands website. 

Comic and Actor Matt Knudsen helps bring some laughter to the annual tradition of the endless New Year Resolutions that we all start every January. As my personal life coach, guru, and more importantly, friend, Matt sheds some light on weight loss, fiscal security, and how to be happy living in this insane world. Take an hour for yourself and learn the most valuable lesson in life, "Stop taking everything so seriously!". Matt Knudsen The DadLands

Dude Dad stops by to catch up on children versus the holidays. We discuss moving Christmas to Summer, getting kids real items like vacuum cleaners instead of their toy counterparts, delayed gratification (not really a thing anymore), the ridiculousness of "Secret" Santa, and the idle threats of throwing out toys, which kids don't really believe anymore. Now that Christmas is over, let's  see what we've all learned. The DadLands Here's a link to Taylor's Dad Joke Book Dude Dad Joke Book

Jamie stops by the North Pole and has a wonderful visit with Santa Claus. Mrs. Claus serves delicious cookies as the discussion covers Elves Unionizing, the proliferation of Coal, rethinking today's toy market, and the key to being good... Listening. Have a great Holiday and thanks for your constant support of The DadLands. Fatherhood has never been funnier. The DadLands

F-14 and A-6 pilot, Paco Chierici, has published his first novel, Lions of the Sky and stops by the podcast to tell some crazy flying stories complete with crashes and UFOs (the famous Tic-Tac story) UFO Video We also cover dyslexia, mirror writing, and what to do when your kid loves playing the Steel Drums. Paco a wonderful dad to two kids, is a graduate of Boston University, and flies for Delta Airlines. The DadLands

Canadian Nice Guy, Shawn Ashmore, from X-Men, The Following, and The Rookie talks super powers that parents need (Quicksilver?), growing up with an evil twin (he's actually not evil), when to say goodbye to your single friends without children (immediately), why Canadiens are so nice (the beer?), and what to do if you think your child drank poison (you'll have to listen). The DadLands

The Show Runners, Mike Culbert and Mike Pellettieri, of the new TV show reboot of Mr. Mom on VUDU stop by to talk all things "Dadding". Topics include the Facts of Life, Moms walking around naked in front of the kids, the proper way to dole out allowance, the entrepreneurial side of kids, when your kid craps on you... on a plane, and when to use the dreaded "Poop Knife". These guys are also staff writers for "Tacoma FD", so you know they're funny. This was one of my faves. Enjoy. The DadLands