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Everyday Chaos Episodes

A humorous look at the daily ups and downs of life, from awkward encounters to unexpected challenges that arise in routine situations.
June 18, 2024

IDS #209 - How to Grind Flour Responsibly

For the first time ever, Mike and Darin are dropping legit parenting tips for raising kids in today's tech-savvy world! 🤯 Plus, we dive into epic yard sale fails and why mosh pits are a total nightmare! 😂 Don't miss this episode – it's a game-changer! 🎧 #ParentingTips #PodcastLife #MustListen #irritabledadsyndrome Support the Show.
June 11, 2024

IDS #208 - The Stink Is Part of the Experience

🚗🏁 This week on our show: Darin heads to Indianapolis and meets EVERY Indy 500 fan... Mike talks about a potential cure for stupidity... and we debate when it's okay to poop in a tube! 😂 This episode is so good, you'll wanna smack the ground with a stick! (Trust us, you'll get it after listening.) Hi there! So glad you're joining us. #INDY500 #HOOTIEANDTHEBLOWFISH #applepodcasts #irritabledadsyndrome #dadlife Support the Show.
May 14, 2024

IDS #204 - Mr. Wendell the Frog and Mikey the Monkey

Mike and Darin rant about music lyrics, corporate decision-making, and how marketing departments continue to invent words that absolutely don’t need to exist. From Old Navy rewards programs to brand loyalty that borders on cult behavior, nothing is safe. They also share stories from past jobs, questionable video production decisions, and moments where someone clearly didn’t understand the assignment. The episode blends workplace humor with pop culture frustration and plenty of side tangents. If you enjoy watching logic slowly collapse under the weight of bad ideas, this episode delivers.
May 7, 2024

IDS #203 - Metallica, Meatloaf, and a Peep Hangover

Music debates take center stage as Mike and Darin argue about Metallica albums, band T-shirts, and whether people wearing them actually know the music. From Ride the Lightning to Master of Puppets, no opinion goes unchallenged. The episode also includes Easter candy excess, Peeps hangovers, and the strange joy of buying far more sugar than any adult should reasonably consume. There’s even a discussion about movies, pop culture gatekeeping, and the fine art of throwing misinformation into conversations just to see who notices. It’s loud, nostalgic, and unapologetically Gen X.
April 2, 2024

IDS #198 - RIP Emmett, You Ham-Faced Mother Scratcher!

On this week's episode, the boys talk about legendary actor, M. Emmett Walsh, who NPR described as "Ham-Faced." Why would they do that? Plus, can somebody explain why Mike's KIA is acting all screwy? and Darin let his family watch one of the greatest comedies of all time... Better Off Dead! Listen to this podcast with someone you love and don't forget that you owe us two dollars! #MEMMETTWALSH #NPR #THEJERK #FLETCH #RAISINGARIZONA #BETTEROFFDEAD #GRUMPYOLDMEN #KIA #CARX #WOMPERS #DAVIDSEDARIS...
Feb. 13, 2024

IDS #191 - Hank the Sesame Street Bigot

In this episode of Irritable Dad Syndrome, Mike and Darin are both in a mood—which usually means things are about to get entertaining. The guys vent about LinkedIn, questionable workplace behavior, and the strange ways adults manage to overcomplicate simple things. They also dive into music nostalgia, Chick-fil-A chaos, and listener-submitted stories that prove the world is far more absurd than it needs to be. Along the way, they discuss why some people seem way too comfortable in public spaces and why that should probably stop. It’s a classic IDS episode filled with Gen X frustration, pop culture tangents, and the kind of observational humor that only comes from being just tired enough of everything.
Feb. 6, 2024

IDS #190 - Cheese Sold Separately

Catch the latest episode where Darin faces off with a garage mouse - spoiler alert: It doesn't go as planned. 🐭 Also, who can explain the kids wearing shorts in winter trend? ❄️🩳 Mike's dropping a bombshell of an idea... Rage Against the Machine for kids! 🤘🎸 Tag your listening buddy and tune in for some fun! 📻💕 #MouseTrap #WinterFashion #TaylorSwift #RATM #Dune2 Support the Show.
Jan. 16, 2024

IDS #187 - Mom Always Liked You Best

After 3 years plus of doing this show, we've finally decided to pull a Disney and put some old episodes in the vault. We'll explain why and how you can still listen to them. Mike and Darin were on the damn radio!! If you missed it... we got the audio right here! Plus, Tommy Smothers, escape rooms, 80's action movies, Mystery Science Theater, making bread, life changing words of wisdom from Shadoe Stevens and the worst possible time to pause The Silence of the Lambs. Welcome to the show.... we...
Jan. 9, 2024

IDS #186 - Air Bags and the Little Blue Pill

Is it fair for a car dealership to take months to fix your airbags? And ladies, it's time to rethink those bangs! Plus, we're discussing video games not suitable for your pup's eyes, hilarious ways to tease your spouse in public, unexpected letters from historical figures, and how to approach the sensitive topic of Viagra with your kids. This is one for the ages! Want to support Irritable Dad Syndrome? You can do so with a FREE trial! Yes, you heard it right... it's FREE! Visit our website (lin...
Jan. 2, 2024

IDS #185 - The Sweat Lodge at Al's Lake House

We're all about West Virginia love! Darin realizes he may have been a bit harsh in his comments about our beautiful Mountain State after getting feedback from a viewer. He's trying his best to make amends. By the way, Mike... seriously? Let's talk about kids watching war films and Game of Thrones. What are your thoughts? Ever thought of checking out a brand-new sweat lodge? Al's Lake House has got you covered! Stay tuned for more details. Don't miss this episode or you'll be missing out for t...
Dec. 26, 2023

IDS #184 - Robomonkey! Remonkified

Join us for an encore presentation of one of our favorite episodes ROBOMONKEY! It's packed full of incredible classic stories... including a black Mexican dildo, dentists talking about movies and the most epic comeback of all time! But wait... there's more! We threw in a brand new story in the middle... and Mike and Darin count you down to the new year at the end! What better way to close out 2023 than with your best friends at Irritable Dad Syndrome! Happy New Year! #MEXICO #STRESSDREAMS #A...
Dec. 12, 2023

IDS #182 - Nukes Over North Carolina

Mike threatened to fire Darin because of a difference of opinion concerning pumpkin pie. Shocker! Plus John Oliver, Ally the Piper, Meg Ryan, self checkout lanes, a dessert recipe that will make you $%#! your pants and a piece of merch that's extremely popular, so why ain't nobody buying it??? All the mysteries of the Universe are solved in this episode. You'd have to be a complete moron to not listen to it! #HOOTIEANDTHEBLOWFISH #PUMPKINPIE #JOHNOLIVER #CHEESECAKE #ALLYTHEPIPER #DAVIDLETTERMAN...
Dec. 5, 2023

IDS #181 - My Cereal Is in Another Dimension

When did you learn to how to blow your nose? Mike and Darin never dreamed when they created this podcast that they would discuss that question. The boys also talk about how Mike got conned into seeing Hootie and the Blowfish, the most tasty burger recipe of all time, and why is it so hard for kids to put the cereal box back in the pantry? Oh, and one more thing - Darin thinks Peppermint Patty is a little bitch. Don't miss this episode of Irritable Dad Syndrome - recorded in glorious stereo! ...
Nov. 28, 2023

IDS #180 - The Lady and Her License Plate

Yup, the last few episodes went live in a mix-up. Our main guys are here to share the inside scoop and how they're fixing it to prevent future mix-ups. Did you hear? Weed's legal in Ohio! A fan asked if Mike & Darin would do a show high. What do you think? Fun fact: Pat Morita nailed a Redd Foxx impression. And get this... Mike spotted a lady's custom license plate that's so scandalous, it made this episode come with double the warnings. You do NOT want to skip this one! #LegalWeed #Ohio #P...
Nov. 21, 2023

IDS #179 - Cuban Football Is Different Than Mexican Football

An episode for the record books, folks - this one is NOT one to miss! Don't forget this epic moment! Mike just nailed his first Call of Duty Warzone win! Also, in a cheeky twist, Darin traded Halloween sweets with kids using hilarious snaps of Cameron. Mike can't escape those targeted ads for Rhode Island visits. Wishful thinking: Gas stations along the highways should consider staying open past midnight. Fun fact from a Kroger visit: Despite speaking Spanish, Cubans, Mexicans, Dominicans and...
Nov. 14, 2023

IDS #178 - It's Funny When Your Friend Falls Down! (w/ Dave Lay)

Last week's episode didn't end when we hit "stop." Mike and Darin continued the conversation with Dave Lay off-air! Check out this special bonus episode! #RUSH #IRONMAIDEN #irritabledadsyndrome Support the Show.
Nov. 7, 2023

IDS #177 - Boy You Smell Like Gwar

What a week we've had! From Chandler being everyone's favorite on Friends, to Mike's unfortunate bank hack. We saw a football game end with an unbelievable score of 69 to 0, dealt with sick receptionists and Quacker the Duck's contract drama. We even veered off track and ended up talking about Mike Tyson, Taylor Swift and Darin's wild experience getting doused in fake blood at a Gwar concert. Alert your friends and family... you don't want to miss this! #Friends #MatthewPerry #IdentityTheft #H...
Oct. 31, 2023

IDS #176 - Cranberries are Buoyant (w/ Dave Lay)

For the first time in the history of Irritable Dad Syndrome, our broadcaster Dave Lay is with us in the studio! While Mike was having a blast in Vegas and Darin was enjoying himself in New York, Dave Lay found himself knee-deep in cranberries in the lively state of Rhode Island. Intriguing, isn't it? The IDS trio also talks about a hotel without soap and a woman who mistook Darin for a car thief at Kroger. This episode quickly becomes chaotic. However, you won't want to miss it as there's a we...
Oct. 24, 2023

IDS #175 - Mike and Darin's Las Vegas and New York Travel Guide for Dummies

If you've never been hustled by Mickey Mouse, watched a lady pee next to a hot dog cart, nearly gotten tea-bagged by a stranger, or walked past a person shooting up in the street... then you should go on vacation with Mike and Darin! Just last week, they shared their experiences of watching U2 at The Sphere and mingling with the crew from The Late Show with David Letterman. This week, our heroes will delve into the other intriguing incidents they encountered during their travels in New York and...
Oct. 17, 2023

IDS #174 - A Monkey Washing a Cat in the Sink (Rupert Jee Party in New York and U2:UV at Sphere in Las Vegas)

Darin hit up NYC for an epic party with all the legends who've worked with David Letterman. Meanwhile, Mike jetted off to Vegas for a U2 concert at the awe-inspiring Sphere. Stay tuned as they spill the details on these unforgettable life moments! #Letterman #U2 #RupertJee #Sphere #HelloDeli #AchtungBaby #WorldWidePants #u2UV #NewYork #LasVegas #EdSullivanTheater #lasvegas #newyork #msgspherelasvegas Support the Show.
Oct. 10, 2023

IDS #173 - I Accidentally Butt-Dialed Tim Conway (w/ Chris O’Brien and Janeen Coyle)

This week, Mike and Darin had an amazing chat with beloved radio icons Chris and Janeen from WGRR in Cincinnati. These two are more than just co-hosts, they're a married couple who've perfected the art of living and working together without getting on each other's nerves. They spilled the beans about some of the kindest and not-so-kind celebrities they've encountered throughout their careers. The episode was such a blast and didn't require any censoring! To top it all, Chris and Janeen are ur...
Oct. 3, 2023

IDS #172 - The Optometrist Office Wormhole into Hell

Mike went to his high school reunion, Darin thinks he pissed off his eye doctor, squirrels are awesome and girlfriends always want to steal guy's hoodies. This is the most excellent episode of Irritable Dad Syndrome this week #REUNION #SQUIRREL #OPROMETRIST #HOODIE Support the Show.
Sept. 12, 2023

IDS #169 - We're Waiting For You to Leave the Stage

#podcast #DIABLO4 #WOODTURNING #TICTOK #OPENMICNIGHT Dive into this week's episode where Darin spills the beans on his most cringe-worthy moment in his standup comedy career. Equal parts brutal and hilarious, it's a story you don't want to miss! In other news, Mike finally defeated Lillith, Walmart is getting a major side-eye, and one listener sparks a debate: Does Kroger really sell the best milk ever? This episode is bursting with hilarious bloopers and non-stop laughter from start to finish...
Aug. 29, 2023

IDS #167 - Sex Scenes, Flip Flops, and Graphing Calculators

#podcasting #podcast #applepodcasts Boy howdy, this one is for mature audiences only. On this episode, Mike and Darin talk about very inappropriate cell phone ringtones, sex scenes in the movies and special toys on sale at Spencers. Plus, they discuss the science behind flip flop sounds, why nobody needs a graphing calculator and one of the guys hates the classic film, The Sandlot. Send the kids to their room for this one... and please listen responsibly. #SEX #SOUTHPARK #CARTMAN #OPPENHEIMER...