In this no-filter episode of Coffee with Bearded Bad Dad, we dive into the chaos surrounding REAL ID laws, long DMV lines, and the strange excuses people make to avoid basic documentation. We talk small-town Missouri DMV hacks, gender-based hurdles with name changes, and why common sense seems rare these days.
PLUS: Hear a heartfelt story about a field trip gone sideways, a passionate parenting moment with our son Rocket, and a preview of one of our favorite upcoming podcast guests—author G. Michael Hopf, the man behind the iconic quote: “Strong men create good times…”
☕ Authentic conversation. 💬 Real life stories. 🎙️ Raw and unfiltered.
📌 Topics Covered:
• What is REAL ID and why it's (still) causing chaos
• Why the DMV is everyone's worst nightmare
• How name changes impact women differently
• Missouri life, rural DMV cheats, and bureaucratic madness
• Raising a strong-willed kid in today’s world
• Podcast growth milestones & future guests
• Train rides, travel dreams, and doing big things on a small budget
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