Episodes

Sunday Jan 12, 2020
Sunday Jan 12, 2020
- 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!

Sunday Dec 29, 2019
Episode 51 - Dating for Divorced Dads and Nerdy Star Wars Recap
Sunday Dec 29, 2019
Sunday Dec 29, 2019
- 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!

Sunday Sep 08, 2019
Episode 35 - "The Talk" Talking to Your Kids About Sex
Sunday Sep 08, 2019
Sunday Sep 08, 2019
On this episode:
- Rob and Mike discuss how to approach talking to your kids about sex
- Don't leave Mike alone in your house. He's going to abuse it.
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=RcECEMngCPw&list=PLJ-LQewsWtJUM3BW0BQUgHG-rk0ofJ7rJ&index=29&t=0s (Chad Daniels - Scratching Privates)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z75xk2QJ4cg&list=PLJ-LQewsWtJUM3BW0BQUgHG-rk0ofJ7rJ&index=30&t=0s (Chad Daniels - Sex Talk)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehFPXqdw2TI (MadTV Clip)
https://www.todaysparent.com/family/parenting/age-by-age-guide-to-talking-to-kids-about-sex/
https://www.sacbee.com/news/local/education/article234489722.html (Bad Dad Link)
https://viraluck.com/sex-ed-teachers-share-embarrassing-questions-students-asked/
http://eviat.com/the-funniest-questions-ever-asked-in-a-sex-ed-class
Thanks for listening!

Sunday Jul 14, 2019
Episode 27 - Trying to get healthier and brief look at gambling responsibly
Sunday Jul 14, 2019
Sunday Jul 14, 2019
On this episode:
- Rob and Mike discuss getting healthier over the summer. Mike's suddenly into Yoga and Rob can't resist giving him grief.
- Don't buy lottery tickets if you're in the middle of a divorce!
- Mike reveals what happened after a big win in a casino
- Bad dad goes to 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 articles mentioned in the show are below:
https://fox5sandiego.com/2019/06/24/judge-rules-lottery-winner-must-share-winnings-with-ex-wife/
https://www.jconline.com/story/news/crime/2019/02/19/lafayette-father-accused-assaulting-boy-found-his-daughter/2917042002/
Thanks for listening!

Saturday Jun 29, 2019
Episode 25 - Travelling with your kids!
Saturday Jun 29, 2019
Saturday Jun 29, 2019
On this episode:
- Rob recaps his trip to Europe with the family
- Tips on travelling with your kids
- Rob learns that Mike hates camping
- On the Dating My Dad segment, Mike realizes that he's too old!
- This week's Bad Dad fathers his own grandson
- Mike expresses his unique stance on fighting crime
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 articles mentioned in the show are below:
https://www.nytimes.com/guides/travel/travel-with-kids
Thanks for listening!

Sunday May 19, 2019
Sunday May 19, 2019
On this episode:
- Mike calls in remotely to discuss teaching our kids about money. Turns out we already messed up.
- What are Rob and Mike's stupidest impulse buys?
- This week’s bad dad isn't a dad at all, but earns a spot just in time for Mother's Day weekend!
- Mike learns about bots on dating apps.
- Who’s the comic of the week? Listen and find out!
***SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!!!***
Stand-Up Dads Podcast will be at the Sacramento Podcast Festival!!! June 1st at 4:00 PM at Stab! Comedy Theater. Come witness a live recording with Mike, Rob and, special guest, Jay Wuck! Details can be found at http://www.sacpodfest.com/
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 articles mentioned in the show are below:
https://www.daveramsey.com/blog/how-to-teach-kids-about-money
https://www.citylab.com/life/2018/10/millennials-adulting-classes-life-skills-turning-30/574246/
https://news.yahoo.com/woman-arrested-toddler-calls-911-003954475.html
Thanks for listening!

Sunday May 05, 2019
Episode 17 – Get Your Overprotected Kids Outside!!!
Sunday May 05, 2019
Sunday May 05, 2019
On this episode:
- Rob & Mike learn about how putting your kids in risky situations benefits them and how being outside helps make everyone into better people
- Is Rob a jerk for teaching kids that a cactus is also known as a "high five plant"?
- This week’s bad dad makes a historic second appearance
- Who’s the comic of the week? Listen and find out!
***SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!!!***
Stand-Up Dads Podcast will be at the Sacramento Podcast Festival!!! June 1st at 4:00 PM at Stab! Comedy Theater. Come witness a live recording with Mike, Rob and, special guest, Jay Wuck! Details can be found at http://www.sacpodfest.com/
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 articles mentioned in the show are below:
https://1000hoursoutside.com/blog/children-should-be-outside-for-4-6-hours-everyday
https://getpocket.com/explore/item/the-overprotected-kid
Thanks for listening!

Sunday Apr 28, 2019
Episode 16 – Problems with Childcare, Easter and We Are International!!!
Sunday Apr 28, 2019
Sunday Apr 28, 2019
On this episode:
- Rob & Mike go over their Easter traditions… Turns out Rob may have eaten the Easter Bunny.
- Drama over childcare in the US.
- Our podcast is officially INTERNATIONAL!!! We want to hear from our listeners from overseas!
- This week’s bad dad was so bad he brought his wife along with him to prison.
- Mike learns that you don’t have much game when you don’t have a car on this week's DATING MY DAD segment.
- Who’s the comic of the week? Listen and find out!
***SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!!!***
Stand-Up Dads Podcast will be at the Sacramento Podcast Festival!!! June 1st at 4:00 PM at Stab! Comedy Theater. Come witness a live recording with Mike, Rob and, special guest, Jay Wuck! Details can be found at http://www.sacpodfest.com/
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 articles mentioned in the show are below:
http://digg.com/video/bunny-suit-brawl
http://time.com/collection-post/4521548/2016-election-child-care/
https://abcnews.go.com/US/california-couple-arrested-locking-toddlers-cages-police/story?id=62591859
Thanks for listening!

Monday Apr 22, 2019
Monday Apr 22, 2019
On this episode:
- Stand-Up Dads welcomes and introduces the GODFATHER of this podcast, Big Nick Johnson! He is the producer and driving force behind the Gag on This Podcast.
- Rob, Mike and Nick look into parents that go too far in disciplining their kids. How far is too far? Listen and find out!
- A medley of bad dads for this episode's BAD DAD segment.
- Mike learns about the importance of perspective on this week's DATING MY DAD segment.
- Find this episode's comic of the week, Aja Mae, here!
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 articles mentioned in the show are below:
https://www.therichest.com/high-life/15-terrible-parents-who-went-too-far-with-their-punishments/
Thanks for listening!