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A weekly comedy podcast about parenting, marriage, pop culture, and being confidently wrong. New episodes every week from Irritable Dad Syndrome.
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In Episode 297 of Irritable Dad Syndrome, Mike and Darin debate the grammatical difference between “Did you get an iced tea?” and “Did you get your iced tea?”—and somehow turn it into a full-blown family controversy. Along the way, they address an accidental on-air F-bomb, Spotify chaos, gym memory lapses, YouTube’s surprise EP drop, Alexa’s attitude problem, and a frozen cottage cheese “Reese’s Cup” recipe that may or may not taste like opossum.
Comedy, confusion, Cincinnati chaos—a…
Irritable Dad
Mike is one half of the comedy duo behind Irritable Dad Syndrome, a show dedicated to the shared experience of being tired, cranky, and just self-aware enough to laugh about it. With a comedic style rooted in sarcasm, pop-culture obsession, and brutally honest storytelling, Mike brings humor to the everyday annoyances of parenting, work, aging, and modern life.
He’s known for confidently arguing points he hasn’t fully thought through, doubling down when challenged, and then reluctantly admitting when he’s wrong—usually several episodes later. Whether he’s dissecting movies, ranting about social norms, or telling stories that make him question his own judgment, Mike’s humor is candid, relatable, and unapologetically imperfect.
Darin is one half of the hosting duo behind Irritable Dad Syndrome, a comedy podcast focused on the frustrations, contradictions, and absurdities of everyday life. With a style rooted in dry wit, thoughtful skepticism, and well-timed sarcasm, Darin has a knack for turning minor annoyances into full-blown philosophical debates.
Often serving as the show’s analytical counterweight, Darin questions assumptions, dismantles bad arguments, and occasionally realizes—live on mic—that he’s backed himself into a corner. Whether breaking down pop culture, parenting logic, or the unspoken rules of adulthood, his humor comes from curiosity, honesty, and a willingness to laugh at himself when the argument collapses.
