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Stand-Up DadsEpisode 111 - "I Hate You!" What to do when your kid snaps and says this.On this episode: - Rob gets hit with "I HATE YOU!" for the first time and tries to figure out how to deal with it. - Mike deals with instant karma. - This week's Bad Dad risks his daughter's life for a photo op.   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...
2021-03-2831 minStand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 110 - Deciding to Not Have Kids with Special Guest Host, Big Nick Johnson!On this episode: - Mike takes a sick day and the Godfather of our show, Big Nick Johnson, steps in to talk about his decision to not have kids - This week's bad dad brings out the worst in Rob   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...
2021-03-211h 02Stand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 109 - The Things Kids SayOn this episode: - Rob gives an update on Mike's illness from last week - The dads discuss the funny crap kids are constantly saying - This week's bad dad makes Mike angry   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 o...
2021-03-1424 minStand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 108 - Back TalkOn this episode: - Mike and Rob dig into back talk - Mike almost dies mid-episode - This week's Bad Dad has an unexpected twist   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/ ...
2021-03-0729 minStand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 107 - Stop Babying Your Kids! On this episode: - Mike and Rob have a quick discussion about food prep - Rob and Mike discuss the perils of babying your kids for too long and how to avoid it - This week's Bad Dad has an unexpected partner in 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://stand-up-dads.com/ and https://standupdads.podbean.com/ or on facebook @standupdadspod Find Mike's site at https://pencilforhire.myportfolio.com/ Find Mike...
2021-02-2842 minStand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 106 - Spoiled Kids On this episode: - Rob expresses his gratitude for everyone that stuck around through the break - Mike discovers that Rob's wife is a freaking super private eye/internet stalker - Rob and Mike discuss spoiled kids and how to fix them - Mike disagrees with Rob as to whether or not this week's Bad Dad should be a bad dad or not   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://standupd...
2021-02-2143 minStand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 105 - Stranger Danger! On this episode: - Rob and Mike return from a bit of an unexplained hiatus to discuss the best way to deal with your kids interacting with strangers - Rob tries an unorthodox way to keep his kid from swearing - This week's bad dad walks the line between good and bad dad for his daughter's bad decisions   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...
2021-02-1455 minStand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 104 - Whining On this episode: - Rob and Mike figure out how to stop their kids from whining once and for all! - Dating My Dad segment makes a return appearance - Mike is thrilled when he discovers Rob's secret crush on a celebrity - Rob and Mike are this week's bad dads for taking the side of a high school teacher fired for having an Only Fans account   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...
2021-01-0343 minStand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 103 - Telling Your Kids the Truth About Santa & New Year's Resolutions On this episode: - Mike demonstrates his song writing abilities! - Mike makes a surprise appearance as this week's Bad Dad! - How to go about telling your kids the truth about Santa - New Year's resolutions and how to make sure they work   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...
2020-12-2737 minStand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 102 - Making Sure Your Son Grows Up to Be a Real Man On this episode: - 15 Ways to make sure your kid grows up to be a good person - Rob finds a way to terrorize his kid in song - One of the Stand-Up Dads gets an honorable mention as Bad Dad this week - This week's bad dad is a moron   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...
2020-12-2034 minStand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 101 - Grab Bag On this episode: - Mike has some parenting adventures with his daughter and lives to tell the tale - Funny things that kids say - Transgender dad has some legal issues in the UK - This week's bad mom plays favorites in the worst way possible   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...
2020-12-1330 minStand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 100 with Very Special Guest: Keith Lowell Jensen!!! On this episode: - Rob and Mike celebrate their 100th episode with very special guest, Keith Lowell Jensen!!!  Keith is a fabulous dad, comic, producer, author and all around great guy!  We talk about everything from music to punching nazis to raising a child capable of critical thought.  Definitely one of our most interesting episodes! - For Mike's sake, we have a story about the ideal age gap for a relationship - For Rob's sake, we have another Bad Dad Story Have comments, suggestions or just want to say, "Hi!"?  Have an embarrassing fact...
2020-12-061h 40Stand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 99 - 15 Things You Should Give Up to Be a Happy Parent On this episode: - Rob finds a scary story where a mom gets a flu shot instead of birth control - Rob and Mike take a parenting quiz and find out just how different they are as parents - 15 Things you should give up to be a happy parent - We have two bad moms this week!   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 @standupda...
2020-11-2954 minStand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 98 - Token Economy System to Improve Your Kid's Behavior On this episode: - Rob can't help but laugh at a stupid criminal that made it way too easy for the judge to convict him. - Rob and Mike discuss a novel way to improve your kid's behavior:  A Token Economy System.  Sound complicated?  It's not.  Give it a listen! - Mike has his Christmas tree up in the middle of November and it makes Rob pretty upset - This week's Bad Dad decides he needs a break from his kid and winds up in jail Have comments, suggestions or just want to say...
2020-11-2229 minStand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 97 - Bad Dad Palooza 4: Father & Son Edition On this episode: - Rob has a rough week and needs to hear from parents doing a horrible job parenting in order to make himself feel better.  This version of Bad Dad Palooza features fathers and sons behaving badly.   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...
2020-11-1527 minStand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 96 - Special Guest: Comedian, Ricky Glore!!! On this episode: - Rob and Mike welcome dad and working stand-up comic Ricky Glore to the show where we swap stories about Halloween, Adam West and his journey as a comedian and parent - For Mike's sake, we have a Feel Good Dad Story - For Rob's sake, we have another Bad Dad Story 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...
2020-11-081h 37Stand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 95 - Your Smartphone Habit is Messing up Your Kid! On this episode: - Rob tells Mike about a scientific breakthrough where C-section babies benefit from ingesting just a bit of their mom's poop.  Mike doesn't take it well. - Turns out that we're messing with our kids' development when we look at our own cell phones. - This week's bad dad thinks he can outsmart the system.  He's wrong. 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/ an...
2020-11-0138 minStand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 94 - COVID Fatigue On this episode: - Rob and Mike discuss how to deal with things like COVID fatigue and Election fatigue - This week we have two bad dads, an unwise dad and a dad that's willing to go too far for his kid 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/ Fin...
2020-10-2548 minStand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 93 - Do You Hate Your Kid's Friend's Parents? On this episode: - Rob and Mike discuss how to deal with other parents on playdates - This week we have two bad dads, a downer and a funny one 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...
2020-10-1845 minStand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 92 - The Differences Between Raising Boys vs. Girls On this episode: - Rob's kid discovers a new hobby! - Rob and Mike discuss the differences between raising boys and girls - Our Bad Dad segment features a father/son duo that get to spend time in 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://stand-up-dads.com/ and https://standupdads.podbean.com/ or on facebook @standupdadspod Find Mike's site at https://pencilforhire.myportfolio.com/ Fin...
2020-10-1135 minStand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 91 - The Importance of Your Kid Learning an Instrument (and the Dads Lose Focus) On this episode: - Rob gets blamed for his kid's bad behavior - The importance and benefits of your kid learning a musical instrument - The dads recorded late and lose focus of the topic, but we think it works - This week we have a Bad Dad AND an AWESOME DAD!!! 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 fa...
2020-10-0441 minStand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 90 - Special Guest, Fairy Godmother Trish and the Importance of Aunts & Uncles in Raising Your Kids On this episode: - Rob and Mike are joined by Rob's kid's Fairy Godmother Trish to discuss the importance of aunts & uncles in raising your kids - Guess what made Mike dress up in a chicken suit and go out in public  - What did Rob learn from a secondhand uncle? - This week's Bad Dad segment is a bad uncle - Check out Trish at https://www.instagram.com/hairandflowersbytricia/ SHE DOES GREAT WORK!!!   Have comments, suggestions or just want to say, "Hi!"?  Have an embarrassing fac...
2020-09-2746 minStand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 89 - Special Guest: Matt Lower & Playing Board Games with Your Kids On this episode: - 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...
2020-09-201h 03Stand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 88 - Breaking Bad News to Your Kids On this episode: - Rob and Mike discuss the best ways to break bad news to your kids - This week's Bad Dad makes Mike feel depressed 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 Pod...
2020-09-1330 minStand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 87 - Special Guest, Big Nick Johnson AND Is It OK for Your Kids to See You Naked? On this episode: - Rob and Mike welcome special guest, Big Nick Johnson to the show to celebrate his 100th episode of the Gag on This Podcast! - Rob, Mike and Nick discuss stories from our youth where our parents were naked and we try to figure out what the experts say about it. - We have a callback to last week's Bad Dad as we fact check the story about quokkas and discover a grisly pastime. - This week's Bad Dad takes his kids to the movies and it goes downhill from...
2020-09-0645 minStand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 86 - Getting Your Kids to Love Reading On this episode: - Rob and Mike talk about tips and tricks to create an environment where you kids actually like reading - We have a couple of Bad Dads this week:  First, nature's bad dad and second, a guy who likes to go the bathroom in a casino. 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 si...
2020-08-3036 minStand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 85 - Rob & Mike's Childhood Pets On this episode: - Rob and Mike talk about their childhood pets and it turns out Rob has a dark secret about most of his pets! - This week's Bad Dad is actually a mom that did something bad across the street from Rob's house!   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...
2020-08-2330 minStand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 84 - Bad Dad Palooza 3 *** WE HAVE A NEW WEBSITE AND BLOG!!!  *** Go check it out at https://stand-up-dads.com   On this episode: - Rob and Mike need a boost from bad dads to make themselves feel better about their own failures as fathers - We have an inspiring dad of the week! - Rob thinks about getting a side gig as a traffic school teacher and thinks better of 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 ...
2020-08-1630 minStand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 83 - Your Kid's 1st Year with Special Guest, Mo Greene from 'Dad Hard with a Podcast' *** WE HAVE A NEW WEBSITE AND BLOG!!!  *** Go check it out at https://stand-up-dads.com   On this episode: - Mike can't make it this week and we are joined by Mo Greene from the Dad Hard with a Podcast show! - Rob and Mo recap what it was like their first year of being a dad - This week's Bad Dad teaches us that everyone has to chip in to make a family work and that snitches get stitches   Have comments, suggestions or just want to say, "Hi!"?  Have an embarrassing fact th...
2020-08-0946 minStand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 82 - Mike Can't Get Respect and Cleaning Your Kid's Room *** WE HAVE A NEW WEBSITE AND BLOG!!!  *** Go check it out at https://stand-up-dads.com   On this episode: - Mike just can't respect from his kid and it's hilarious! - How to get your kids to clean their rooms  - This week's Bad Dad segment finds that the family that stays together sometimes does prison time 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://stand-up-dads.com/ and https...
2020-08-0229 minStand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 81 - Co-Parenting with Special Guests: April & Loren Kirk from the Co-Parenting Past Chaos Podcast *** WE HAVE A NEW WEBSITE AND BLOG!!!  *** Go check it out at https://stand-up-dads.com   On this episode: - Rob and Mike welcome the fabulous and interesting hosts of the Co-Parenting Past Chaos Podcast:  April & Loren Kirk - April and Loren are introduced to the Bad Dad segment - In honor of the moms on the show, Rob finds a bad mom story and is shocked how creative moms can be when they decide to go wrong   Have comments, suggestions or just want to say, "Hi!"?  Have an embarrassing fact that you wan...
2020-07-2653 minStand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 80 - Mike Goes Bra Shopping and Tips for Distance Learning *** WE HAVE A NEW WEBSITE AND BLOG!!!  *** Go check it out at https://stand-up-dads.com   On this episode: - Mike tells of his adventures shopping for bras for his 9 year-old daughter - Turns out kids these days are smarter than Rob and Mike were when it comes to getting booze when under age - A couple of tips to help parents deal with distance learning - Stand-Up Dads announces a wonderful, new sponsor and offer code (standupdads15)!  Stand-Up Dad tested and APPROVED!!! - Once again, Mike takes the side of this week's...
2020-07-1935 minStand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 79 - Potpourri 2: The Rambling *** WE HAVE A NEW WEBSITE AND BLOG!!!  *** Go check it out at https://stand-up-dads.com   On this episode: - Rob and Mike become totally unfocused and produce a potpourri of bullshit - Mike talks about funding his kid's Roblox addiction - Rob and Mike talk about OLD TV shows - Rob and Mike nerd out on books - The "Dating My Dad" segment makes it back into the rotation! - Mike takes the side of this week's Bad Dad!   Have comments, suggestions or just want to sa...
2020-07-1233 minStand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 78 - Special Guest: Alicia Bates (Part Two) Dating for Single Parents *** WE HAVE A NEW WEBSITE AND BLOG!!!  *** Go check it out at https://stand-up-dads.com   On this episode: - Rob and Mike welcome single mom, teacher, author, small business owner and all around badass, Alicia Bates! - The trio discuss dating as a single parent and the hilarious nightmare scenarios that come about as a result - Rob gives Mike grief for dating younger women - Turns out Alicia was stalked before it was cool  Find Alicia and her awesome work here -  www.aliciabates.com FB Page: @aliciambates FB Profil...
2020-07-051h 23Stand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 77 - Special Guest: Alicia Bates (Part One) Single Moms vs. Single Dads *** WE HAVE A NEW WEBSITE AND BLOG!!!  *** Go check it out at https://stand-up-dads.com   On this episode: - Rob and Mike welcome single mom, teacher, author, small business owner and all around badass, Alicia Bates! - The trio discuss alternate ways to teach your son about birth control (it's kinda creepy) - Alicia talks about prepping for an empty nest - The stand-up parents take a quiz to find out if we're ready to welcome a newborn.  Turns out that we're not. - Comparing the experience of a single mom to th...
2020-06-291h 17Stand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 76 - What Makes a Good Parent? On this episode: - Rob and Mike try to figure out exactly what is a "Good Parent" - Rob displays his lack of editing skills for your enjoyment. - This week's Bad Dad actually makes Rob and Mike feel better about their lackluster parenting skills. 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/
2020-06-2140 minStand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 75 - Mistakes We Made That We Hope Our Kids Don't Repeat On this episode: - Rob is so bored that he volunteers for a clinical trial - Mike has an embarrassing moment on a hot mic - Rob and Mike challenge their nerdier listeners to play them on Magic the Gathering Arena - Rob and Mike rehash some stupid mistakes they wish they could take back and hope that their kids won't repeat   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  Fin...
2020-06-1434 minStand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 73 - Parental Burnout On this episode: - 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://stand...
2020-05-3144 minStand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 72 - Movies We Want Our Kids to Appreciate When They Grow Up On this episode: - Rob and Mike discuss the movies they want their kids to see when they grow up.   - Rob can't get a certain song out of his head. 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...
2020-05-2450 minStand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 71 - Musical Influences for Our Kids On this episode: - Rob and Mike go over their musical influences growing up and what we hope to pass on to our kids.  Holy crap!  I never realized how different our musical tastes are!  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/   ...
2020-05-171h 10Stand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 70 - Should You Let Your Kids Win? On this episode: - Sometimes kids speak out of turn and embarrass their parents. - Rob and Mike delve into whether or not you should sometimes just let your kids win.  Turns out that Rob might be an overly competitive prick! - Two-Part Bad Dad segment:  One dad decides to medicate his baby that may have eaten his drugs and a famous celebrity has a dad who was a hit man that claimed to have shot JFK!  Listen to find out who it is!   Have comments, suggestions or just want to say...
2020-05-1032 minStand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 69 - Bad Dad Palooza 2 On this episode: - Rob feels like a less than good dad, so we're looking at other bad dads to make him feel better about his lousy parenting   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/   Find Doug Gray's WOND...
2020-05-0344 minStand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 68 - Period Party! On this episode: - Rob and Mike talk about preparing for your daughter's first period and planning period parties - Rob gloats that he has a son and doesn't have to worry about it like Mike does!   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 Pod...
2020-04-2631 minStand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 67 - Special Guest and Comic, Nick Michelson! On this episode: - Rob and Mike welcome comedian and dad Nick Michelson to the show!   - Nick and the guys go over the joke writing process and how someone gets 4 kids by the time he's 27 - No bad dad, but we do have an asshole acting up because of the coronavirus   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...
2020-04-1937 minStand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 66 - What to Binge Watch During Quarantine On this episode: - Mike tries his first online workout and lives to regret it - Rob's wife and kid are back on the news for the second time in three weeks - What do Rob and Mike recommend to binge watch during the quarantine? - This week's Bad Dad refuses to self-quarantine in spite of positive Covid-19 testing in his home   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  Fin...
2020-04-1242 minStand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 65 - Special Guest: Josh Means and Preparing Your Child for a New Sibling On this episode: - Rob and Mike welcome comedian and roast battle master, Josh Means to the show! - Josh talks about roast battles that he's participated including a memorable NAKED ROAST BATTLE! - Josh gives pointers on how to let your kid know that they're going to be a big brother or sister - Mike tries to get Rob to stop getting horrible bad dad articles with limited success   Have comments, suggestions or just want to say, "Hi!"?  Have an embarrassing fact that you want to learn about Mi...
2020-04-0538 minStand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 64 - Entertaining the Kids Through Quarantine On this episode: - Rob and Mike go over ways to keep the kids entertained and educated through the COVID-19 isolation period - People are insane when it comes to surviving this virus - Turns out that, due to teleworking, people are buying toilet paper, but they have stopped buying pants!   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...
2020-03-2938 minStand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 63 - Return of International Dad, ARI SHARP! Coronavirus and IVF On this episode: - Rob and Mike welcome back international dad, Ari Sharp!  (If you missed his first appearance, it's on episode 37)  - We discuss how the Coronavirus is affecting people in Japan and Australia compared to the U.S. and how to bring it up with your kids - Ari tells about his experience of going through IVF (in vitro fertilization) and gives some great advise on how to get through it - This week's bad parent tries to trade a one-year-old kid for a 30 year old car   Hav...
2020-03-2259 minStand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 62 - Siblings with Special Guest Doug Gray! On this episode: - Mike's brother, Doug Gray, joins us to talk about siblings, hilarious stories of he tortured Mike growing up and his hilarious graphic novel, "The Eye of Mongombo!"   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/   Find Doug...
2020-03-151h 03Stand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 61 - Bad Dad Palooza! Huge thanks to Podcorn for sponsoring this episode! Explore sponsorship opportunities and start monetizing your podcast by signing up here: https://podcorn.com/podcasters/   On this episode: - Rob's been feeling like a bad dad, so Rob and Mike try to clear the backlog of all of the bad dad stories that have been piling up in order to make him feel better about himself!   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 http...
2020-03-0842 minStand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 60 - The Vasectomy On this episode: - Rob and Mike talk about getting a vasectomy with supporting content from a bunch of comedians - Rob and Mike discuss their recent return to the stage - This week's bad dad should have gotten a vasectomy   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 B...
2020-03-0133 minStand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 59 - Special Guest Robert Bess: Stepdad / Patron Saint to Open Mic Comics On this episode: - Rob and Mike have a blast interviewing Robert Bess!  Don't know who he is?  He's only one of the most supportive people in the Sacramento comedy scene!  Anytime I see him in the audience, I know that there's at least one person out there pulling for me.  Give it a listen!   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...
2020-02-241h 10Stand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 58 - Childhood Crushes On this episode: - Rob and Mike talk about childhood crushes and how to deal with them - Our Bad Dad needs to find better childcare alternatives   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 D...
2020-02-1628 minStand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 57 - Valentine's Day On this episode: - Rob and Mike talk about Valentine's Day and play a bunch of comedy clips about the holiday - A romantic Bad Dad story that is bound to become a Lifetime movie!     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 Podc...
2020-02-0932 minStand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 56 - More Nerdfest and Getting affairs in Order On this episode: - 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! ...
2020-02-021h 00Stand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 55 - Teaching Diversity to Your Kids On this episode: - Rob and Mike tackle teaching your kids how to properly act around people that are "different" - Find out why Mike's Grandma was racist against Japanese people - Rob's kid still needs to learn some tact... is Rob the person to do 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 http...
2020-01-261h 03Stand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 54 - The Potpourri Episode! On this episode: - Rob and Mike go over some of the articles that we've collected over the past year that wouldn't pan out into a whole episode - Wisconsin figures out some cool ways to combat cliques and bullying in schools - A school lets kids do chores for the elderly and disabled instead of PE - A school in Ireland replaces homework for good deeds in December - Etta May talks about the fact that parents with more than one kid always have a favorite - This...
2020-01-1935 minStand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 53 - Special Guest: Damian Harmony! Dealing with Miscarriage, Death of a Baby and Nerdfest 2020 On this episode: - 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...
2020-01-121h 41Stand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 52 - Being Present for Your Kids and Our 1 Year Anniversary!!! On this episode: - Stand-Up Dads has been coming to you every week for one complete year!!!  Thanks for sticking with us! - Rob and Mike discuss their new year resolution of being more present for their kids - Rob watches Supernnany and realizes he's still a crap parent - Rob finds a comic with some great parenting material - Rob and Mike can't figure out what makes our kids like what they watch (it's mostly crap) - This week's bad dad shows how tough he is by beating u...
2020-01-0554 minStand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 51 - Dating for Divorced Dads and Nerdy Star Wars Recap On this episode: - 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 fa...
2019-12-2955 minStand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 50 - Fears and Phobias On this episode: - Rob caves on the Elf on the Shelf and gets one for his kid.  He's not happy, but Mike is overjoyed! - Rob and Mike talk about phobias (their own and others) - Turns out there are lots of unusual phobias out there - This week's bad dad did what probably many of us would have done to cover for his kid   Have comments, suggestions or just want to say, "Hi!"?  Have an embarrassing fact that you want to learn about Mike?  Email us at thest...
2019-12-2253 minStand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 49 - Babysitters On this episode: - Rob and Mike talk about finding a babysitter and drop in care for your kid - Mike wants to steal Rob's babysitter - A mom lets her 2-year-old play with her cell phone and gets a surprise delivery - This week's bad dad should have found a babysitter, but wound up in jail instead   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...
2019-12-1541 minStand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 48 - Allowance On this episode: - Rob and Mike talk about the dos and don'ts of giving your kid and allowance - Substitute teacher tells 1st graders that there's no Santa! - This week's bad dad is actually an awesome dad!   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...
2019-12-0833 minStand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 47 - Your Kid's Teeth and the Tooth Fairy On this episode: - Rob and Mike talk about kids' teeth and the tooth fairy - What's the history behind the tooth fairy and how does the rest of the world deal with kid teeth? - What's the going rate for a tooth from the tooth fairy? - Which one of us dug around in their kid's poop to find a swallowed tooth? - This week's bad dad is a drag   Have comments, suggestions or just want to say, "Hi!"?  Have an embarrassing fact that you want to...
2019-12-0147 minStand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 46 - Chores with Special Guest, Cindy V. On this episode: - Rob and Mike are joined by old high school pal, Cindy V. to discuss how to approach chores with your kids.  Turns out Rob and Mike are crappy parents while Cindy doesn't take any crap! - Rob follows up on some success that stemmed from last week's episode about yelling! - Ever consider hiring a scary clown to get your kids in line?  Listen to this week's Bad Dad segment to learn more!   Have comments, suggestions or just want to say, "Hi!"?  Have an embarrassing fact that you...
2019-11-241h 02Stand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 45 - Yelling On this episode: - Rob and Mike discuss exactly how harmful it is to yell at your kids as well as some ways around it - Rob yells at Mike for putting up his X-mas stuff up TWO WEEKS ahead of Thanksgiving - Some rapper checks his daughter's hymen on a regular basis while other parents rise above and show a great example of how to deal with that   Have comments, suggestions or just want to say, "Hi!"?  Have an embarrassing fact that you want to learn about Mike?  Email us at ...
2019-11-1756 minStand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 44 - Flu Season and Your Kids On this episode: - Rob and Mike discuss dealing with cold and flu season and your kids - Tricking kids into taking medication - This week's Bad Dad is a bad mom that takes things way 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 G...
2019-11-1036 minStand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 43 - Lying On this episode: - Rob and Mike discuss LYING.  The lies kids tell to us and the lies we tell to kids. - How do you make an honest kid? - Halloween is here!  There's a town in Virginia where it's illegal to go trick or treating if you're over 14! - This week's Bad Dad is filled with lies parents tell to their kids.  Some of these are hilarious!   Have comments, suggestions or just want to say, "Hi!"?  Have an embarrassing fact that you want to learn about Mike?  Email...
2019-11-0335 minStand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 42 - Older Parents and the Sandwich Generation On this episode: - Rob and Mike discuss older parents, both being older parents and being raised by older parents      - Perks of being/having older parents      - Drawbacks of having older parents - Tips for dealing with it - This week's Bad Dad uses some hardcore tough love to teach his son some empathy.  Did he go 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...
2019-10-2742 minStand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 41 - Autism with Special Guests Damian Harmony and Teo Morgan ***Discover Pods is holding podcast awards.  Please click the link below and nominate us for Comedy, Kids & Family or even Best New Podcast!  We only have until October 22nd.  Thanks!***   https://awards.discoverpods.com/nominations/     On this episode: - Rob, Teo and Damian discuss how autism affects parenting, both when the kid has it and when the parent has it as well.  So many tangents!  This promises to be one of our most interesting shows!   Links to our guests' shows and projects are below.  Please check them out!  They'll appreciate the support and you'll be rewarded wi...
2019-10-201h 33Stand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 40 - Charter Schools and Mike is Becoming a Cat Lady ***Discover Pods is holding podcast awards.  Please click the link below and nominate us for Comedy, Kids & Family or even Best New Podcast!  We only have until October 22nd.  Thanks!***   https://awards.discoverpods.com/nominations/   On this episode: - Rob and Mike discuss how to get rid of ants in your house - Mike is becoming a cat lady before our very eyes... er, ears? - Rob and Mike butt heads about charter schools - Mike has a genius solution to this week's bad dad problem!   Have comments, suggestions or jus...
2019-10-1342 minStand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 39 - Communicating with Your Kids On this episode: - Rob and Mike discuss how to communicate with your kids      - Rob goes over the classic parenting book "How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk" - Deciphering the codes that teens are putting on their texts - This week's bad dad changes his adopted kid's age so that they can abandon them.  Confused?  So were we!   Have comments, suggestions or just want to say, "Hi!"?  Have an embarrassing fact that you want to learn about Mike?  Email us at thestandu...
2019-10-0641 minStand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 38 - Dads Dealing with DepressionOn this episode: - Rob and Mike discuss dealing with depression while parenting - An amazing new approach to therapy (thanks to Bob Newhart) - This week's bad dad has been replaced with a very good dad!   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...
2019-09-2940 minStand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 37 - Special Guest! Ari Sharp - International Dad!On this episode: - Rob and Mike interview a foreign dad!!!  Our special guest is Ari Sharp.  He's an Australian dad who is currently living in Japan.  We get parenting pointers from BOTH countries!  He's a journalist, an author, a public affairs specialist, aspiring stand-up comedian and all all around interesting guy! - Rob realizes that he needs to step up his parenting game. - This week's Bad Dad gets an apology from his son after he abandoned him on the side of the road for 6 days!   Have comments, sugge...
2019-09-2246 minStand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 36 - To Spank or Not to Spank?On this episode: - Rob and Mike discuss different views on spanking your kids and effective alternatives to spanking - Guess which of the hosts got smacked around by their folks - Rob and Mike butt heads on charter schools, setting up a future episode that will be intense! - This week's Bad Dad has a distasteful method for disciplining his young son   Have comments, suggestions or just want to say, "Hi!"?  Have an embarrassing fact that you want to learn about Mike?  Email us at thestandupdads@gmai...
2019-09-1537 minStand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 35 - "The Talk" Talking to Your Kids About SexOn 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://gag...
2019-09-0843 minStand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 34 - Talking to Your Kids About DrugsOn this episode: - Rob and Mike discuss how to deal with talking about drugs with your kids - Bad Dad this week exposes little kids to meth If you enjoyed the comedy clips.  These are the comedians and the albums we got them from.  Please show them some love! Louis Katz - Album: If These Balls Could Talk - Track:  D.A.R.E. & Sex Ed Glenn Wool - Album: Let Your Hands Go - Track:  Wasted Time Waster Greg Giraldo - Album: Midlife Vices - Trac...
2019-09-0148 minStand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 33 - Cell Phones and Your KidsOn this episode: - Rob and Mike recap their recent appearance at Podcast Palooza at the Silicon Valley Comic Con      - Lessons learned from professional COS Players and Mike gets a memorable surprise from someone dressed as "Slave Leia" - Cell phones and their effects on your kids      - What do they actually do to your kids?      - Cell phones in the classroom?      - A sensible approach to getting a cell phone for your kid when it's the right time - Rob thinks that Mike is addicted...
2019-08-2546 minStand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 32 - BullyingOn this episode: - Rob and Mike discuss how to identify and deal with bullying while throwing in bullying stories from their past - Bad Dad this week is a Mom doing the right thing the wrong way - What happens when little kids take their parents' cars to McDonald's without their consent   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 face...
2019-08-1842 minStand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 31 - Special Guest: Comedian Joey C. - Being Raised by Immigrants and Dealing With Losing a ChildOn this episode: - Rob and Mike welcome very special guest, Comedian Joey C. - Joey C. and Rob discuss what it was like being raised by immigrant parents and how it affected their parenting styles - A quick take on circumcision - Dealing with the loss of a child - Bad dad segment involves a guy who fails horribly at trying to cover up that he stole from his Girl Scout daughter - Old men discuss classic rock - A couple of road stories...
2019-08-1159 minStand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 30 - Adults Playing With Kid Toys, Summer Camps for Adults, Board Games, RPGs and Nerdfest Part 2On 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 thes...
2019-08-0440 minStand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 29 - Youth Sports and Participation TrophiesOn this episode: - Rob and Mike go over the current state of youth sports and their impact on kids and parents - Participation trophies... good or bad? - Bad dad segment covers a bunch of parents who can't control themselves at a little league game   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...
2019-07-2837 minStand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 28 - Theme Parks!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...
2019-07-2241 minStand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 27 - Trying to get healthier and brief look at gambling responsiblyOn 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://standup...
2019-07-1434 minStand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 26 - Pets and your kidsOn this episode: - Rob and Mike discuss the pros and cons of getting a pet for your kids - Is it wrong that Rob grew up eating some of his pets? - Bad dad or hero?  You decide!   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 Bi...
2019-07-0732 minStand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 25 - Travelling with your kids!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 ...
2019-06-3044 minStand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 24 - Father's Day recap and dealing with your kids over the Summer breakOn 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://ga...
2019-06-2344 minStand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 23 - Special Guest Tom Mailey - Managing Expectations for your kids and Empty Nest SyndromeOn 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...
2019-06-161h 09Stand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 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!  
2019-06-0938 minStand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 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 
2019-06-0243 minStand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 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!!!*** Stan...
2019-05-2634 minStand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 19 - The Grumpy Old Man Episode: Teaching kids about money and millennials about being adultsOn 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 Festiva...
2019-05-1931 minStand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 18 - Guest Host Jay Wuck & Overcoming Childhood FearsOn 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 Sacra...
2019-05-1249 minStand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 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 1st at 4:00 PM at Stab...
2019-05-0651 minStand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 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 o...
2019-04-2951 minStand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 15 - Special Guest Big Nick Johnson, Disciplining Your Kids and Parents that Go too FarOn 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 wee...
2019-04-221h 10Stand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 14 - Importance of Play and Nerdfest 2019On 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, "H...
2019-04-1439 minStand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 13 - Swearing and Sex EdOn 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 embar...
2019-04-0736 minStand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 12 - Baseball, Classic Comedies and Anti-VaxxersOn 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 fo...
2019-03-3133 minStand-Up Dads
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 11 - Gaming the System for Your KidsOn this episode: - Rob and Mike delve into the college admissions scandal and apply it to their own lives.  What are you willing to do for your kid to get a step up? - Mike addresses last week's embarrassing fact. - Another horrible bad dad makes you feel better about your failings as a parent. - Dating my dad with Mike.  Are people using form letters to break up online??? - Who's this episode's comic of the week?  All this and more!   Have comments, sugg...
2019-03-2454 min