
A podcast for parents with a sense of humor. Two stand-up comics just trying to make sense of parenting in today's world.
Episodes

Jan 12, 2020
Jan 12, 2020
1hr 41 min
- We welcome back special guest DAMIAN HARMONY!!!
- Mike discusses his experiences with miscarriage and how to deal with it as a dad
- Damian shares the painful experience of losing a newborn son
- Mike and Damian swap single dad dating stories and Mike learns about the age formula (half your age plus 7)
- Theories on living life to the fullest
- All three nerd out on comic strips and wrestling
- This week's bad dad has no idea how to dress his daughter for school
Resources for dealing with loss mentioned in this episode are below:
https://www.sutterhealth.org/ways-to-give/philanthropy/smcs/childrens-bereavement-art-group
https://www.compassionatefriends.org/
https://www.mastersincounseling.org/guide/loss-grief-bereavement/
Links to Damian's shows and projects are below. Please check them out! He'll appreciate the support and you'll be rewarded with some quality entertainment!
DAMIAN can be found on Twitter @DUHHarmony. His podcast, A GEEK HISTORY OF TIME, can be found on Twitter at GeekHistoryTime and at https://www.geekhistorytime.com/ and the CAPITOL PUN-ISHMENT SHOW dates can be found on Luna's site here: http://www.lunascafe.com/calendar.html and you can also find them on Facebook under Capitol PUNishment and on Instragram under Capitolpuns. Also, Damian will be at the PUNCHLINE in Sacramento on Wednesday, January 15th at 7:00pm. Go check it out!
Have comments, suggestions or just want to say, "Hi!"? Have an embarrassing fact that you want to learn about Mike? Email us at thestandupdads@gmail.com
Find us at https://standupdads.podbean.com/ or on facebook @standupdadspod
Find Mike's site at https://pencilforhire.myportfolio.com/
Find Big Nick's Gag on This Podcast at https://gagonthis.podbean.com/ Want to send a Bag of Dicks? Go to https://bagofdicks.com/?rfsn=3343592.79579f and use the code GAGONPODCAST to get 20% off your order!
Links to the videos and articles mentioned in the show are below:
https://www.fatherly.com/news/dad-training-underwear-daughter-preschool/
Thanks for listening!

Jan 5, 2020
Jan 5, 2020
54 min
- Stand-Up Dads has been coming to you every week for one complete year!!! Thanks for sticking with us!
- Rob and Mike discuss their new year resolution of being more present for their kids
- Rob watches Supernnany and realizes he's still a crap parent
- Rob finds a comic with some great parenting material
- Rob and Mike can't figure out what makes our kids like what they watch (it's mostly crap)
- This week's bad dad shows how tough he is by beating up on an elderly crossing guard
Have comments, suggestions or just want to say, "Hi!"? Have an embarrassing fact that you want to learn about Mike? Email us at thestandupdads@gmail.com
Find us at https://standupdads.podbean.com/ or on facebook @standupdadspod
Find Mike's site at https://pencilforhire.myportfolio.com/
Find Big Nick's Gag on This Podcast at https://gagonthis.podbean.com/ Want to send a Bag of Dicks? Go to https://bagofdicks.com/?rfsn=3343592.79579f and use the code GAGONPODCAST to get 20% off your order!
Links to the videos and articles mentioned in the show are below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvEQih__ek8 - Kevin Bozeman Clips
https://www.abundantmama.com/12-ways-to-be-present-for-your-child/
https://www.fatherly.com/health-science/what-does-being-present-mean/
Thanks for listening!

Dec 29, 2019
Dec 29, 2019
55 min
- Rob and Mike talk about the latest Star Wars movie... Mike's not a fan and there are some spoilers
- Seven scientific reasons women like divorced dads
- Mike discusses dating life as a divorced dad and has some pointers
- Rob and Mike just can't seem to get their kids interested in the same stuff they were interested in growing up
- This week's bad dad needs anger management classes
Have comments, suggestions or just want to say, "Hi!"? Have an embarrassing fact that you want to learn about Mike? Email us at thestandupdads@gmail.com
Find us at https://standupdads.podbean.com/ or on facebook @standupdadspod
Find Mike's site at https://pencilforhire.myportfolio.com/
Find Big Nick's Gag on This Podcast at https://gagonthis.podbean.com/ Want to send a Bag of Dicks? Go to https://bagofdicks.com/?rfsn=3343592.79579f and use the code GAGONPODCAST to get 20% off your order!
Links to the videos and articles mentioned in the show are below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bekvgMEcgqI - Louis CK Clip
https://www.fatherly.com/love-money/relationships/divorced-dad-on-bumble-dating-profile/
https://www.fatherly.com/health-science/science-explains-why-women-love-divorced-men/
Thanks for listening!

Dec 21, 2019
Dec 21, 2019
53 min
- Rob caves on the Elf on the Shelf and gets one for his kid. He's not happy, but Mike is overjoyed!
- Rob and Mike talk about phobias (their own and others)
- Turns out there are lots of unusual phobias out there
- This week's bad dad did what probably many of us would have done to cover for his kid
Have comments, suggestions or just want to say, "Hi!"? Have an embarrassing fact that you want to learn about Mike? Email us at thestandupdads@gmail.com
Find us at https://standupdads.podbean.com/ or on facebook @standupdadspod
Find Mike's site at https://pencilforhire.myportfolio.com/
Find Big Nick's Gag on This Podcast at https://gagonthis.podbean.com/ Want to send a Bag of Dicks? Go to https://bagofdicks.com/?rfsn=3343592.79579f and use the code GAGONPODCAST to get 20% off your order!
Links to the videos and articles mentioned in the show are below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tD_WKSXpCEc - Keith Alberstadt clip
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgP1vXmOQ0Y - Ahmed Baroocha clip
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=10156124071084087 - Brad Williams clip
http://www.cc.com/video-clips/xwpitc/john-oliver-s-new-york-stand-up-show-perfect-fear - Dana Gould clip
http://www.childrenshospital.org/conditions-and-treatments/conditions/p/phobias/symptoms-and-causes
https://www.thehealthy.com/mental-health/strange-phobias/
https://wreg.com/2019/12/03/suspects-father-accused-of-lying-to-police-after-deadly-crash/
Thanks for listening!

Dec 7, 2019
Dec 7, 2019
33 min
- Rob and Mike talk about the dos and don'ts of giving your kid and allowance
- Substitute teacher tells 1st graders that there's no Santa!
- This week's bad dad is actually an awesome dad!
Have comments, suggestions or just want to say, "Hi!"? Have an embarrassing fact that you want to learn about Mike? Email us at thestandupdads@gmail.com
Find us at https://standupdads.podbean.com/ or on facebook @standupdadspod
Find Mike's site at https://pencilforhire.myportfolio.com/
Find Big Nick's Gag on This Podcast at https://gagonthis.podbean.com/ Use the code GAGONPODCAST to get 20% off of bagofdicks.com
Links to the videos and articles mentioned in the show are below:
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/5-mistakes-parents-make-when-giving-kids-an-allowance-2016-05-06
https://www.moneycrashers.com/allowance-kids-chores/
Thanks for listening!

Dec 1, 2019
Dec 1, 2019
47 min
- Rob and Mike talk about kids' teeth and the tooth fairy
- What's the history behind the tooth fairy and how does the rest of the world deal with kid teeth?
- What's the going rate for a tooth from the tooth fairy?
- Which one of us dug around in their kid's poop to find a swallowed tooth?
- This week's bad dad is a drag
Have comments, suggestions or just want to say, "Hi!"? Have an embarrassing fact that you want to learn about Mike? Email us at thestandupdads@gmail.com
Find us at https://standupdads.podbean.com/ or on facebook @standupdadspod
Find Mike's site at https://pencilforhire.myportfolio.com/
Find Big Nick's Gag on This Podcast at https://gagonthis.podbean.com/ Use the code GAGONPODCAST to get 20% off of bagofdicks.com
Links to the videos and articles mentioned in the show are below:
https://madisonfamilydental.com/dos-donts-pulling-baby-teeth/
https://www.caringforkids.cps.ca/handouts/healthy_teeth_for_children
https://www.salon.com/2014/02/09/dont_tell_the_kids_the_real_history_of_the_tooth_fairy/
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/58503/7-tooth-fairy-traditions-around-world
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/jim-gaffigan-inflation-and-the-tooth-fairy/ - Jim Gaffigan Clip
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rR36DP-oqbY - Ryan Stout Clip
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=10158653114190486 - Al Madrigal Clip
http://www.cc.com/video-clips/nufzn1/roast-of-rob-lowe-nikki-glaser---jewel-s-notorious-smile - Nikki Glazer Clip
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmRAfUOcKm8 - Steve Rannazzisi Clip
Thanks for listening!

Nov 24, 2019
Nov 24, 2019
1hr 2 min
- Rob and Mike are joined by old high school pal, Cindy V. to discuss how to approach chores with your kids. Turns out Rob and Mike are crappy parents while Cindy doesn't take any crap!
- Rob follows up on some success that stemmed from last week's episode about yelling!
- Ever consider hiring a scary clown to get your kids in line? Listen to this week's Bad Dad segment to learn more!
Have comments, suggestions or just want to say, "Hi!"? Have an embarrassing fact that you want to learn about Mike? Email us at thestandupdads@gmail.com
Find us at https://standupdads.podbean.com/ or on facebook @standupdadspod
Find Mike's site at https://pencilforhire.myportfolio.com/
Find Big Nick's Gag on This Podcast at https://gagonthis.podbean.com/ Use the code GAGONPODCAST to get 20% off of bagofdicks.com
Links to the videos and articles mentioned in the show are below:
- Ryan Stout Clip - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XK2A6pUwzeA
https://www.bellybelly.com.au/child/big-ways-your-children-benefit-from-having-chores/
Thanks for listening!

Nov 16, 2019
Nov 16, 2019
56 min
- Rob and Mike discuss exactly how harmful it is to yell at your kids as well as some ways around it
- Rob yells at Mike for putting up his X-mas stuff up TWO WEEKS ahead of Thanksgiving
- Some rapper checks his daughter's hymen on a regular basis while other parents rise above and show a great example of how to deal with that
Have comments, suggestions or just want to say, "Hi!"? Have an embarrassing fact that you want to learn about Mike? Email us at thestandupdads@gmail.com
Find us at https://standupdads.podbean.com/ or on facebook @standupdadspod
Find Mike's site at https://pencilforhire.myportfolio.com/
Find Big Nick's Gag on This Podcast at https://gagonthis.podbean.com/
Links to the videos and articles mentioned in the show are below:
- John Heffron Link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekbExBQnTsk&feature=youtu.be
- Todd Glass Link - http://www.cc.com/video-clips/ysexjt/comedy-central-presents-rationalizing-with-kids
https://slate.com/human-interest/2013/11/yelling-at-your-kids-don-t-do-it-oops-you-just-did.html
https://www.todaysparent.com/family/discipline/proven-ways-to-finally-stop-yelling-at-your-kids/
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/05/well/family/why-you-should-stop-yelling-at-your-kids.html
https://imperfectfamilies.com/5-things-yell-kids/
https://www.webmd.com/parenting/features/stop-yelling-at-your-kids#1
https://www.distractify.com/p/ti-daughter-hymen (Bad Dad Part 1)
https://www.distractify.com/p/ethan-hawke-daughter (Bad Dad Part 2)
Thanks for listening!

Nov 10, 2019
Nov 10, 2019
36 min
- Rob and Mike discuss dealing with cold and flu season and your kids
- Tricking kids into taking medication
- This week's Bad Dad is a bad mom that takes things way too far
Have comments, suggestions or just want to say, "Hi!"? Have an embarrassing fact that you want to learn about Mike? Email us at thestandupdads@gmail.com
Find us at https://standupdads.podbean.com/ or on facebook @standupdadspod
Find Mike's site at https://pencilforhire.myportfolio.com/
Find Big Nick's Gag on This Podcast at https://gagonthis.podbean.com/
Links to the videos and articles mentioned in the show are below:
https://www.parents.com/health/cold-flu/flu-season-what-to-know/
https://www.parents.com/toddlers-preschoolers/health/sick-toddler/cleverly-help-medicine-go-down/
https://www.workingmother.com/evil-genius-mom-hacks-to-get-kids-to-take-their-medicine
https://www.yahoo.com/now/anti-vaxx-mom-chickenpox-lollipops-halloween-180921451.html
Thanks for listening!

Nov 2, 2019
Nov 2, 2019
35 min
- Rob and Mike discuss LYING. The lies kids tell to us and the lies we tell to kids.
- How do you make an honest kid?
- Halloween is here! There's a town in Virginia where it's illegal to go trick or treating if you're over 14!
- This week's Bad Dad is filled with lies parents tell to their kids. Some of these are hilarious!
Have comments, suggestions or just want to say, "Hi!"? Have an embarrassing fact that you want to learn about Mike? Email us at thestandupdads@gmail.com
Find us at https://standupdads.podbean.com/ or on facebook @standupdadspod
Find Mike's site at https://pencilforhire.myportfolio.com/
Find Big Nick's Gag on This Podcast at https://gagonthis.podbean.com/
Links to the videos and articles mentioned in the show are below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msy__Gujljo (Louis CK Clip)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRAA7iYH_AY (Andy Woodhull Clip)
https://www.fatherly.com/parenting/parents-honest-kids-5-things/
https://childmind.org/article/why-kids-lie/
https://www.empoweringparents.com/article/how-to-deal-with-lying-in-children-and-teens/
https://www.parents.com/kids/development/behavioral/age-by-age-guide-to-lying/
https://www.buzzfeed.com/jamiejones/genius-lies-parents-actually-told-their-kids
https://www.babble.com/kid/the-funniest-lies-kids-have-told-their-parents/
https://www.rd.com/funny-stuff/lies-parents-tell/
https://www.multiplemayhemmamma.com/2013/01/lies-kids-tell-their-parents.html
Thanks for listening!
