Everyday Moments Episodes
Explore the humorous ups and downs of daily life, spotlighting unexpected challenges and absurd moments that turn routine situations into memorable stories.
Feb. 15, 2022
IDS #77 - The Pretzel King of Mount Everest
We talk Rock Hall of Fame inductees of 2022, and Oscars! My Favorite Martian and Bill Bixby! The U2 Bathroom! Two complete Kroger stories!! An almost heartwarming tale of flowers! The epic tale of a pretzel that drove a man past his limits to obtain! The Movies that Made Us! And tons more! Check us out at: irritabledadsyndrome.com Support the Show.
Feb. 1, 2022
IDS #75 - Clams, Puzzles, and Bolt Cutters
Darin thinks WORDLE is stupid. Mike just thinks it's more Fallout. Bolt cutters are important - and toilets can be death traps. The Pool Table Odyssey. Oh, and Harry Potter lives in an Amish Paradise. All this and more in the latest episode!! Check us out at: irritabledadsyndrome.com Support the Show.
Jan. 25, 2022
IDS #74 - The Finger of Power
COVID! Leaving WLWT Who Dey! Meat Loaf and Louie Anderson Nate Bargatze The Finger of Power Cameron's PlayDate from Hell Wet Towels All this and more in the latest episode!! Check us out at: irritabledadsyndrome.com Support the Show.
Jan. 18, 2022
IDS #73 - Somebody Went Boom-Boom
Part 3 of the (seemingly) never-ending Colonoscopy Saga. In this episode, learn how NOT to talk to patients on the phone! Darin reports on the COVID - and we say good-bye to some friends. Mike loses it over red velvet cake, and FINALLY gets to talk about Matrix: Resurrections. All this and more in the latest episode!! Check us out at: irritabledadsyndrome.com Support the Show.
Jan. 11, 2022
IDS #72 - We Put the Fun in Funeral
Darin's calling in on the show from quarantine due to COVID! Mike tells about an unexpected funeral as well as an unexpected confrontation with "the pancake lady". Darin has fun listening to chairs at the movies and tells about his recent stress dreams. Oh - did we mention we saw Spiderman - No Way Home? Also, a Target Story of the Week that gives Quacker a work-out - as well as a Kroger Story of the Week! Finally - Figgy bit a penis. All this and more on this week's Irritable Dad Syndrome! Su...
Jan. 4, 2022
IDS #71 - The Return of the Loch Ness Monster
Darin invades the U2 Facebook group - chaos ensues. Mike has a fun medical procedure! How do you pronounce "Loch Ness"? The duo discuss Mike Nesmith - and Mike has a new bad habit: leaving his car running unattended in random places. What could possibly go wrong? All this and more in our Season 3 opener!! Irritable Dad Syndrome Support the Show.
Dec. 28, 2021
IDS #70 - Chewbacca in His Pants Redux
Wha happen? How can the same thing happen to the same show twice?! Thank you to everyone for an amazing year - we look forward to creating more content in 2022!! From Monocles to Do-rags, Mike and I discuss not-so-popular fashion trends and wait til you hear which one Mike wants to wear - (I’m going to look BAD ASS!) Also… find what you shouldn't burn in your backyard. Then... New sponsor or is it a scam? A possible product to back our show that's so racey, Quacker the cursing duck had to wor...
Dec. 21, 2021
IDS #69 - Don't Screw Around With Milkshakes
On this week’s episode… a big fan of the show loves when we say “Wha Happened” and another fan does not. Will we stop saying it? Find out! Plus… who was your favorite James Bond? We inaccurately discuss our favorite 007 flicks and other moves like Elf, Uncut Gems, Edward Scissorhands and The Godfather. Mike finally gets uncomfortable talking about a certain Pixar movie and shuts down the conversation completely. All this plus inappropriate Uncles who dress as Santa while drinking and smoking. An...
Dec. 14, 2021
IDS #68 - Faster Than a Scalded Dog
Netflix at the hospital and Rust Valley Restorers. Mike and Darin feud over Simon and Garfunkel. Mike's dog desecrated the Nativity Scene, and Darin tells a story of his dog attacking his mother-in-law's teeth! What's the deal with Assisted Living Facility libraries and their total lack of decent books? Finally - Darin hates the sound of you chewing. So stop it. Support the Show.
Nov. 30, 2021
IDS #66 - I Thought Turkeys Could Fly!
(Late) Thanksgiving Greetings from the duo! Mike complains about dog issues, while Darin reveals an awesome donut story. Darin discusses someone who has NEVER seen "Planes, Trains, and Automobiles" AND someone who does not like John Candy! We launch into a Bill Murray / Chevy Chase discussion - and Darin reviews "Ghostbusters: Afterlife". Mike's interested in reviving his Southern accent, and we talk the a-judi-chop guy. Mike missed an opportunity to have someone quote Braveheart, and Darin tell...
Nov. 16, 2021
IDS #64 - Just the Right Amount of Shabby
After decades of waiting, Mike and Darin FINALLY review a movie from the 90's - Waiting for Guffman (and, of course, end up talking about other Christopher Guest movies along the way). Also - Darin tries to buy an axe, the entirety of his neighborhood attacks his tree, and he ticks off a cop! Also, Darin's wife made a splint, there's new Wompers stuff on our site, and Mike and Darin are in awe of the fact that they haven't seen Eternals yet! All this and MORE!! Check out the rest of our episod...
Nov. 9, 2021
IDS #63 - A Cat Walking a Pig on a Leash
The Cleveland trip!! Featuring Gojira, Star Wars, Muppets, Mr. Zubs, Alien Weaponry, Knocked Loose, The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! Plus - a tale of consuming contact lenses, and a Halloween party with a special gift for Mike! Finally - Wompers merch is available! OMG! All this and MORE!! Check out the rest of our episodes at irritabledadsyndrome.com Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/irritabledadsyndrome) Support the Show.
Nov. 2, 2021
IDS #62 - Paul Dune's Mamaw
Mike taught his kid a thing! We talk DUNE!!!! Also, what's up with the previews being all stabby right before a PG-13 space movie? Nose breathers in the theater, and Mike refuses to let a little thing like a traffic accident get in between him and The Hobbit. Mike's getting into KISS - and Darin talks about Peachoween. Yet another group screws up Darin's name - and Darin's coworker can't seem to get it together for Breaking Bad. All this and MORE- on an extra special (and long) IDS!!! Check ou...
Oct. 5, 2021
IDS #58 - Don't Mess With Me, I'm on Nasal Spray
Darin's mower gets broked, and later he almost witnesses a hate crime! Mike has strong feelings about the dog poo collection labor market, and Darin watches a football game with Figgy. Alanis, somehow, comes up again - and Mike points out how the song Ironic, isn't (dontcha think?). Surfin' Bird makes an appearance in the only way it ever should, and Darin tells an ominous story. Finally - Mike gave up on Walking Dead, and went all-in on Better Call Saul. All this and more!! Check out the rest...
Sept. 28, 2021
IDS #57 - With Apologies to Alanis Morissette
TicketMaster Sucks! Also, Mike goes to see Alanis Morissette, Garbage - and then The Sword and Primus (busy week!). Weird couple at Primus show (too many puppies!) Darin eavesdrops on a couple discussing the finer details of sheep movement, and has his values shaken to the core by a random avocado fondler. Darin's rabbit won't stop pooping - and Mike's kid gargles salt water (and puts Mike in his place). Darin goes to a virtual funeral for his friend Tim Cable. The show ends with an action-pack...
Sept. 21, 2021
IDS #56 - Get Your Meat Off My Root Beer!
Darin discusses the passing of a great friend. Also, we discuss the legacy of Norm MacDonald. Darfin got a bunny, and knows someone who worked on The Beastmaster!! There's new stuff abound on the IDS website, and Mike's got the Kroger story of the week with.....root beer! Mike started a fire in his backyard......again. Billy Joel concert talk, and Darin's kid flipped cheese on a lady. Darin and Mike talk a little Pink Floyd - and we talk about the mysterious yard de-pooper story. This episode u...
Sept. 14, 2021
IDS #55 - He Farted Wet Enough to Make My Hiccups Stop
Welp, they're banned again. Darin doesn't know who people are plus interesting facts about hyenas. We discuss the Great Barbecue War of 1807, and Darin's annoyed at Popeye's Chicken. "Thicc" apparently has a rating scale. A fan weighs in on the show, and Darin teaches some practical jokes related to parallel parking. Weird places to wake up - including a laundry basket. Mike's dog has an interesting place to put her head, and the duo talk Dick Cavett!! All this and more!! Check out the rest of...
Sept. 7, 2021
IDS #54 - The Legend of Truck Nuts Troy
Mike talks about Nick's Ice Cream, and Darin has issues with Alexa's pause style. We visit the Kro-Bar - and Darin talks about the Kroger history guy! Mike tells an olden tale of working at Lazarus and Darin was doin' the crate thing at Winn-Dixie before it was a thing! We play Dave Lay voicemails, Darin hates math, and yet another Chick-Fil-A drive thru tale from Mike! Check out the rest of our episodes at irritabledadsyndrome.com Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram! Support the Sh...
Aug. 31, 2021
IDS #53 - Cutting Your Own Bangs While Blindfolded on a Roller Coaster
Darin gave a guy from Seinfeld a ride in his car, Mike discusses the etiquette of running into someone at the store when you look like 3rd degree death, a Red Lobster Just Stop, and another very personal Just Stop. Mike accidentally yells at people and is a jerk. Haircuts by people with terrible haircuts, Mike's kid wants to be a bounty hunter, ranch dressing incidents, a towing story - and a contest!! All this and more in this fine, wholesome episode! Check out the rest of our episodes at ir...
Aug. 24, 2021
IDS #52 - In Our Defense, We Thought It Was Funny - The Best of Year One
The Best of Year One! Come with us on a wild and stupid ride back through our best clips of the first 51 episodes!! 2:39 Ice Cream in the Basement (from Episode 44) 5:35 The KISS Shirt (from Episode 33) 9:28 Lawnmower in the Living Room (from Episode 33) 12:39 Dave Layisms 15:55 Twelve *&^$! Nuggets (from Episode 45) 19:35 Salsa in Charlie’s Eye (from Episode 23) 23:44 My Dad’s in Prison (from Episode 27) 26:24 Wanna Touch My Beets? (from Episode 27) 30:03 The Drunk Yoda Story (from Episode 30)...
Aug. 17, 2021
IDS #51 - The Pool Noodle Paradox
An apology for the car horn (totally Darfin's idea, for the record). Also, a clarification about FC and FCC, a King's Island Visit with the world record holder of "Bump Into the People In Line" - and it's NOT Darfin! Pool Noodle etiquette. "Does that jump your coin" is more popular than BitCoin. More Kroger stories (of course), Darin tells a tale about a psychopath who has strong feelings about jelly. Signature drinks, a yo mama joke (how did we get this far into the podcast without one of these...
Aug. 3, 2021
IDS #49 - You Don't Screw with Lasagna
Mike and Bess Anniversary, plus a very special Kings Island encounter shout-out! Darfin has a nurse issue, and Mike has a bone to pick with the scientists at the ice cream sandwich factory! A serious question about masks, a cable experience, Rainn Wilson on twitter, the real facts behind toast, and the IDS theme park question! Check out the rest of our episodes at irritabledadsyndrome.com Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram! #larrycounty #arntonohio #icyhot #buzzsprout #alpinecoaste...
July 27, 2021
IDS #48 - We Could Hand Out Butter
The guys are going to be on Wisdom (maybe?) - also, Darin's kid gets a huge present. Kroger stories abound, and there is some serious cereal talk. A fun anthrax story, as well as a small return of "Just Stop" - the technology edition. Yet more Rocky talk, and a story from Darfin that will have you searching for the front door. Check out the rest of our episodes at irritabledadsyndrome.com Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram! #larrycounty #arntonohio #icyhot #buzzsprout #alpinecoaste...
July 20, 2021
IDS #47 - Who Doesn't Want to Meet a Monkey?
The duo discuss introversion vs. extroversion (are those words?), Darin hacked his wife's Facebook account, "What?", pointless Kroger stories, Mike's kid brushed his teeth with Ice Hot, the Larry County Fair, raising kids vs. raising dogs and the throwing of a binky. Check out the rest of our episodes at irritabledadsyndrome.com Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram! #larrycounty #arntonohio #icyhot #buzzsprout #alpinecoaster #bigbearlake #tudorsbiscuitworld #kingcobra #hotdog #hardro...