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
Saturday Jun 01, 2019
Saturday Jun 01, 2019
On this episode:
***Stand-Up Dads performs LIVE at the first annual Sacramento Podcast Festival***
- Rob, Mike and Jay talk about their first jobs
- Different strategies to introduce your kid to the working world
- Mike tells about how he almost managed to run himself over with his own truck while still driving (Rob's heard the story a dozen times and still doesn't get it)
- This week's bad dad tries to get his 5 year-old daughter to do his dirty work and has to pay the price
- Who’s the comic of the week? He's not a comic! Confused? Listen and find out!
*** Special thanks to the hardworking folks at Stab! Comedy Theater for putting together this amazing Podcast Festival! Please show them some love and send some business their way so that they can continue to put together wonderful shows like this one. Check them out at https://www.stabcomedytheater.com/ and www.sacpodfest.com ***
Have comments, suggestions or just want to say, "Hi!"? Have an embarrassing fact that you want to learn about Mike? International parent? 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.thebalancecareers.com/jobs-kids-all-ages-2085439
Thanks for listening!
Saturday May 25, 2019
Saturday May 25, 2019
On this episode:
- Mike spends some father/son time with his dad at a weed dispensary!
- A Texas school discovers a cure for ADHD without medication???
- Local mom goes too far trying to support her kid's basketball team
- Fire trucks invade!
- A dad goes too far protecting his daughter.
- Mike earns his first nomination as this week's Bad Dad!
- 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.getholistichealth.com/79283/texas-school-beat-adhd/
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 12, 2019
Sunday May 12, 2019
On this episode:
- Comedian Jay Wuck fills in as guest host while Mike is away for business
- Addressing your kid's fears before they turn into phobias
- Guess which kid is afraid of dogs and which one is afraid of worms!
- This week’s bad dad isn't mainly a decent dad that makes a bad decision and pays for it
- 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.local10.com/news/national/father-daughter-injured-when-gun-in-diaper-bag-goes-off
https://www.heysigmund.com/phobias-and-fears-in-children/
Thanks for listening!
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
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!
Sunday Apr 14, 2019
Sunday Apr 14, 2019
On this episode:
- Rob and Mike look into the importance of playing with your kids. Turns out it's a big deal!
- Witness NERDFEST 2019 in the making!
- Harry Potter, Michael Crichton, Warner Bros Cartoons, '80s wrestling and classic Star Wars toys!
- Who's the bad dad this week?
- Mike learns an important lesson on this week's DATING MY DAD segment.
- Who's this episode's comic of the week? Listen and find 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/
Links to the articles mentioned in the show are below:
https://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/119/1/182
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/moral-landscapes/201404/why-play-child
https://activeforlife.com/8-reasons-parents-play-with-kids/
https://www.mybestcribs.com/importance-of-playing-with-your-child/
https://www.naeyc.org/our-work/families/10-things-every-parent-play
AWA (80s Wrestling) Links:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Wrestling_Association
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_former_American_Wrestling_Association_personnel
Thanks for listening!
Sunday Apr 07, 2019
Sunday Apr 07, 2019
On this episode:
- Mike and Rob delve into swearing and how they deal with it with their kids. Is it possible that Rob and Mike swear a bit too much???
- Rob remembers sex ed class in 6th grade in Catholic school.
- Who's the bad dad this week?
- Dating my dad with Mike. Olivia puts in her two cents!
- Who's this episode's comic of the week? Listen and find 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/
Links to the articles mentioned in the show are below:
https://www.todaysparent.com/family/parenting/advice-from-a-dad-who-swears-too-much/
https://www.positiveparentingsolutions.com/parenting/10-tips-to-curb-foul-language
https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/how-to-be-a-parent/angry_child/kids-swearing-cursing/#.XKmfXJhKiiM
Thanks for listening!
Sunday Mar 31, 2019
Sunday Mar 31, 2019
On this episode:
- In the spirit of opening day of the baseball season, Rob and Mike discuss watching baseball back in the 70s and 80s.
- Mike tells about trying to get his daughter to appreciate classic movies from the Marx Brothers, Laurel and Hardy, Three Stooges and more.
- Anti-vaxxers in New York get Mike and Rob to discuss their views on vaccinations. (Spoiler alert - Vaccinate your KIDS!!!)
- Who's the bad dad this week?
- Dating my dad with Mike. Is there a possible sponsorship for this segment in the works?
- Who's this episode's comic of the week? Listen and find out!
- Mike's daughter crashes the podcast and Mike announces plans to injure a minor and then realizes that it might be considered premeditation to announce it on a podcast.
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:
Thanks for listening!