Stand-Up Dads

Episode 23 - Special Guest Tom Mailey - Managing Expectations for your kids and Empty Nest Syndrome

On this episode:

- We managed to get Tom Mailey from the Pat & Tom Show, the longest running morning show in Sacramento radio on 105.1 FM KNCI to join us and he was a wonderful guest!

- We get a unique glimpse into the world of music

- We get to see a parent that's been through it from beginning to end and has a success story to show for it

- Managing expectations for your kids without messing them up

- We learn about the WOODSHOP ROCKS program and its wonderful success story! (https://goldcountrymedia.com/news/10572/woodshop-rocks/)

- We test the waters of Empty Nest Syndrome... it's not all bad!

- This week's bad dad calls himself "the Indiana Jones of Spirituality!"

- Who’s the 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/

Tom's projects can be found here ---> His radio show (https://kncifm.com/pat-tom/) and his podcast (https://www.radio.com/media/podcast/write-you-song-podcast)

 

Links to the articles mentioned in the show are below:

http://anderstorms.com/

http://www.ktvu.com/news/fairfield-father-of-10-accused-of-child-abuse-im-the-indiana-jones-of-spirituality

https://theconfidentmom.com/09/parenting/setting-realistic-expectations-for-your-child/

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/cui-bono/201802/the-psychology-expectations

https://medium.com/the-mission/why-you-should-stop-expecting-others-to-be-who-theyre-not-68e2d781da07

https://www.tipsonlifeandlove.com/parenting/manage-your-expectations-not-your-child

https://slate.com/human-interest/2008/11/why-parents-expect-too-much-from-their-kids.html

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/surviving-your-childs-adolescence/201003/adolescence-and-the-problem-parental-expectations

https://qz.com/559821/parents-your-absurdly-high-expectations-are-harming-your-childrens-achievement/

https://www.verywellmind.com/wonderful-things-about-the-empty-nest-4036018

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/empty-nest-syndrome_b_3956231

https://www.aarp.org/home-family/friends-family/info-2018/empty-nest-advice.html

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/conditions/empty-nest-syndrome

 

Thanks for listening!

Episode 22 - Reading with your kids!

On this episode:

- Special thanks to all of you who came out to podfest!

- Rob's going to Europe

- The importance of reading to your kids and how to keep them reading

- The impossible goal of having privacy in the bathroom and the lengths that some parents go to get that privacy

- This week's Bad Dad can't read and he's hoping that this fact keeps him out of jail!

- Who’s the 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.washingtonpost.com/news/parenting/wp/2017/02/16/why-its-important-to-read-aloud-with-your-kids-and-how-to-make-it-count/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.fd84cda53d11

http://www.colorincolorado.org/article/fun-and-effective-ways-read-children

https://www.parents.com/toddlers-preschoolers/development/reading/18-genius-ways-to-make-kids-love-reading/

https://bilingualkidspot.com/2017/10/19/benefits-importance-reading-young-children/

https://offspring.lifehacker.com/why-kids-stop-reading-for-fun-by-age-9-and-what-to-do-1833554143

https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/r-kelly-judgment-withdrawn-lawyers-cant-read-170831757.html

 

Thanks for listening!

Episode 21 - LIVE at Sacramento Podcast Festival! First jobs with special guest, Jay Wuck!

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

 https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/maryland-father-accused-directing-his-daughter-5-steal-package-porch-n950436

Thanks for listening!

Episode 20 - The Misfit Episode!

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 1^st 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/

http://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/arizona-news/man-accused-of-beating-another-man-who-followed-his-daughter-into-a-bathroom

https://abc7news.com/5305911/

 

Thanks for listening!

Episode 19 - The Grumpy Old Man Episode: Teaching kids about money and millennials about being adults

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 1^st 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.parents.com/parenting/money/family-finances/teaching-kids-about-money-an-age-by-age-guide/

https://www.forbes.com/sites/laurashin/2013/10/15/the-5-most-important-money-lessons-to-teach-your-kids/#713f61a16826

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!

Episode 18 - Guest Host Jay Wuck & Overcoming Childhood Fears

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 1^st 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!

Episode 17 – Get Your Overprotected Kids Outside!!!

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 1^st 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!

Episode 16 – Problems with Childcare, Easter and We Are International!!!

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 1^st 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

https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/babysitter-stabs-mom-arguing-getting-paid-dont-work-free-105237527.html

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2017/01/03/506448993/child-care-scarcity-has-very-real-consequences-for-working-families

http://time.com/collection-post/4521548/2016-election-child-care/

https://www.forbes.com/sites/aakashkumar/2018/03/08/how-unreliable-and-costly-childcare-keeps-people-off-the-job/#66fa43425e18

https://abcnews.go.com/US/california-couple-arrested-locking-toddlers-cages-police/story?id=62591859

https://phylogenomics.me/2007/02/08/trip-to-sacramento-zoo-got-interesting-with-mans-head-getting-stuck-in-photo-booth/

 

Thanks for listening!

Episode 15 - Special Guest Big Nick Johnson, Disciplining Your Kids and Parents that Go too Far

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://youtu.be/n-g6ktf9iE0

https://www.therichest.com/high-life/15-terrible-parents-who-went-too-far-with-their-punishments/

 

Thanks for listening!

Episode 14 - Importance of Play and Nerdfest 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.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6860513/Horrendous-moment-father-son-illegally-kill-hibernating-bear-two-cubs.html

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!