Episodes

Sunday Jul 03, 2022
Season 4, Episode 5 - Summer Reading List
Sunday Jul 03, 2022
Sunday Jul 03, 2022
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Find Mike's site at https://pencilforhire.myportfolio.com/
Find Mike's comic book, Clumsy Love here!
Find Big Nick's Gag on This Podcast at https://gagonthis.podbean.com/ and https://www.gagonthispodcast.com/
Click here to go the Seattle Gummy site and use the promo code StandUpDads15
at checkout to get 15% off your order from the Seattle Gummy Company!
Email your parenting stories to thestandupdads@gmail.com to get your sample from the Seattle Gummy Company!
Links to the videos and articles mentioned in the show are below:
Bill Hicks Clip
Jim Gaffigan Clips
Reading Rockets Book Finder for Kids
Brightly
Whichbook
Bad Grandma
5 reasons graphic novels can help kids with reading
Why is Reading so Important for Children?
How to Motivate Your Child to Read
5 sneaky ways I get my kids to read more
Thanks for listening!!!

Sunday May 23, 2021
Episode 119 - Getting Ready for Summer Break
Sunday May 23, 2021
Sunday May 23, 2021
Find us at https://stand-up-dads.com/ and https://standupdads.podbean.com/ or on facebook @standupdadspod
Find Mike's site at https://pencilforhire.myportfolio.com/
Find Mike's comic book, Clumsy Love here!
Find Big Nick's Gag on This Podcast at https://gagonthis.podbean.com/ and https://www.gagonthispodcast.com/
Click here to go the Seattle Gummy site and use the promo code StandUpDads15
at checkout to get 15% off your order from the Seattle Gummy Company!
Email your parenting stories to thestandupdads@gmail.com to get your sample from the Seattle Gummy Company!
Links to the videos and articles mentioned in the show are below:
- https://childmind.org/article/strategies-for-a-successful-summer-break/
- Jim Gaffigan Clips - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtIuqflPFXc & https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VcE2MDuRyQ
- Bad Dad Article - https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-9593153/Dad-accused-abuse-making-teenage-daughter-EARN-menstrual-products.html
Thanks for listening!

Sunday May 16, 2021
Episode 118 - Peer Pressure
Sunday May 16, 2021
Sunday May 16, 2021
Find us at https://stand-up-dads.com/ and https://standupdads.podbean.com/ or on facebook @standupdadspod
Find Mike's site at https://pencilforhire.myportfolio.com/
Find Mike's comic book, Clumsy Love here!
Find Big Nick's Gag on This Podcast at https://gagonthis.podbean.com/ and https://www.gagonthispodcast.com/
Click here to go the Seattle Gummy site and use the promo code StandUpDads15
at checkout to get 15% off your order from the Seattle Gummy Company!
Email your parenting stories to thestandupdads@gmail.com to get your sample from the Seattle Gummy Company!
Links to the videos and articles mentioned in the show are below:
- https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x6l61uo (Tim Northern Clip)
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKoXASGm22Y (Hannibal Burress Clip)
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzJs1A-DaRM (Frenchy Clip)
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNTc484PV1c (Daniel Sloss Clip)
- https://www.healthline.com/health/positive-peer-pressure (Article)
- https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9566131/Florida-mother-accused-instructing-son-punch-boy-balls-gut-joining-fight.html (Bad Mom Link)
Thanks for listening!

Sunday Sep 20, 2020
Episode 89 - Special Guest: Matt Lower & Playing Board Games with Your Kids
Sunday Sep 20, 2020
Sunday Sep 20, 2020
- Rob and Mike are joined by Matt Lower, the Ultimate Board Game Collector, to discuss the benefits of playing board games with your kids
- Which board games are the most likely to start a fight?
- This week's Bad Dad segment is a double header and they're both game related!
- Check out Matt and Mike's project at https://www.campgrounds360.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://stand-up-dads.com/ and https://standupdads.podbean.com/ or on facebook @standupdadspod
Find Mike's site at https://pencilforhire.myportfolio.com/
Find Mike's comic book, Clumsy Love here!
Find Big Nick's Gag on This Podcast at https://gagonthis.podbean.com/ and https://www.gagonthispodcast.com/
Find Doug Gray's WONDERFUL graphic novel, The Eye of Mongombo here
Click here to go the Seattle Gummy site and use the promo code StandUpDads15
at checkout to get 15% off your order from the Seattle Gummy Company!
Email your parenting stories to thestandupdads@gmail.com to get your sample from the Seattle Gummy Company!
Links to the videos and articles mentioned in the show are below:
https://howgameareyou.com/health-benefits-board-games/
https://1075koolfm.com/you-are-not-the-father-board-game-is-here/
https://11points.com/11-board-games-likely-spark-actual-fights/
https://archive.sltrib.com/article.php?id=51523679&itype=CMSID
Bad Dad Article 1 - https://www.mitchellrepublic.com/news/crime-and-courts/1554173-sioux-falls-man-arrested-after-alleged-dispute-over-board-game
Bad Dad Article 2 - https://torontosun.com/2014/11/12/dad-reportedly-threatens-daughter-with-rifle-after-suspecting-her-of-cheating-at-battleship/wcm/48117d03-dee4-49b8-a609-2fd0330e9737
Thanks for listening!

Sunday May 31, 2020
Episode 73 - Parental Burnout
Sunday May 31, 2020
Sunday May 31, 2020
- Rob and Mike discuss dealing with parental burnout
- Rob gives Mike an apology regarding Harry Potter
- What are schools going to look like in the fall?
- Our Bad Dad is actually a Bad Son this time
- Rob and Mike briefly nerd out about comic books and Magic the Gathering
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/ and https://www.gagonthispodcast.com/
Find Doug Gray's WONDERFUL graphic novel, The Eye of Mongombo here - https://www.amazon.com/Eye-Mongombo-1-Doug-Gray/dp/167811782X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
Links to the videos and articles mentioned in the show are below:
https://www.fatherly.com/love-money/parental-burnout-stress-symptoms-tips/
Thanks for listening!

Sunday Feb 02, 2020
Episode 56 - More Nerdfest and Getting affairs in Order
Sunday Feb 02, 2020
Sunday Feb 02, 2020
- Rob and Mike nerd out about Harry Potter, Pokemon and Magic the Gathering
- Rob threatens Mike with the equivalent of a swear jar for each time Mike brings up Harry Potter
- Rob screws up and makes plans for Super Bowl Sunday that aren't Super Bowl related
- What happens to the pre-made merch for the losing team of the Super Bowl?
- Mike and Rob go into how to get your affairs in order for end of life planning... it's never too soon!
- This week's bad dad shows a pretty severe lapse of judgement
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:
http://www.livingsmartguides.com/assets/01_livingsmart_endoflifechecklist.pdf
https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/getting-your-affairs-order
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/29884/what-happens-losing-teams-championship-shirts
Thanks for listening!

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 Aug 04, 2019
Sunday Aug 04, 2019
On this episode:
- Rob and Mike discuss the trend of adults playing with kid toys; ranging from adult coloring books to Legos
- They have summer camps for adults???
- Bad dad segment involves the Mafia and a scene reminiscent of the Godfather movie
- Mike and Rob spin off into Nerdfest part 2 as they discuss different board games and role playing games
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://hip2save.com/2016/08/06/diy-lego-travel-case-made-from-lunch-box/ (DIY Lego Lunchbox)
https://www.oprahmag.com/life/g27055445/adult-summer-camps/
https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/scaachikoul/i-went-to-a-summer-camp-for-adults-and-it-got-weird
https://psmag.com/social-justice/throw-out-your-computer-and-grab-some-legos
http://mentalfloss.com/article/89957/inside-booming-business-adults-who-play-toys-youtube
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/men/the-filter/rise-kidults-toys-no-longer-just-children/
Thanks for listening!

Sunday Jul 21, 2019
Episode 28 - Theme Parks!
Sunday Jul 21, 2019
Sunday Jul 21, 2019
On this episode:
- Rob and Mike recap their recent visits to Disneyland and Universal Studios with their kids and offer some strategies for future visits
- How the hell do they take all of your money and make you feel good about it???
- Mike's daughter finds a not so appropriate way to make some spending money
- Bad dad discovers that the family that steals together goes to jail together
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.pharostribune.com/news/local_news/article_5b6a0d33-e649-5bbf-8451-671438b836f6.html
Thanks for listening!

Sunday Jun 23, 2019
Sunday Jun 23, 2019
On this episode:
- Father's Day recap with Mike and Rob
- How to enjoy Summer break with your kids
- This week's Bad Dad goes 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 articles mentioned in the show are below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZwyKkv36dc (Ali Siddiq's take on Father's Day. Thank you Comedy Central!)
https://messymotherhood.com/survive-summer-break-five-amazing-tips/
https://www.ahaparenting.com/parenting-tools/traditions/Summer-Activities-Kids-Home
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/baby-killed-after-video-game-loss_n_5cd17caae4b0548b735fd86c
Thanks for listening!