Food & Drink Episodes

Episode 319 of Irritable Dad Syndrome proves that broken cars, questionable snacks, and bad lettuce can all be part of the same conversation. This week includes: Don't eat the bad lettuce Move over Mike... Darin has complaints about his own Kia Sam Neill was awesome Super Stuffed Pop-Tarts, Fruit Roll-Ups, Fig Newtons and candy cigarettes Coming Soon: Best of Volume Six Bloopers From battling unreliable cars to reminiscing about childhood snacks and wondering what possessed us to think c...

Irritable Dad Syndrome had a hilarious conversation with Steve Young. No… not the hall of fame NFL quarterback… the other one. Steve Young from the 49ers isn’t this funny. Anyway, here’s a Top 10 List of topics on this week's episode 10. Photos of chewed gum on a window ledge 9. Underpants for Wookies 8. Playing the imaginary tuba 7. The Moose and the Gentle Alternative 6. Musical theatre productions about diesel engines and bathroom design 5. Fork Lifts and Pallet Jacks 4. The two-headed turke...

Some people enjoy soup. Others build their entire personality around it. In this episode of Irritable Dad Syndrome, Mike and Darin take a deep dive into soup culture and the strange intensity of people who take their love of soup way too seriously. What starts as a light discussion about food preferences quickly turns into a broader conversation about obsessive hobbies, unnecessary loyalty, and why adults choose the weirdest things to become passionate about. From soup clubs to food opinions that feel legally binding, the episode explores how harmless interests can spiral into identity-defining traits. As the discussion unfolds, soup becomes a stand-in for every niche obsession people defend online and in real life. Like many episodes of Irritable Dad Syndrome, a simple topic turns into an argument fueled by strong opinions, questionable logic, and a refusal to let anything go. This episode is a great fit for listeners who enjoy observational comedy, food debates, and podcast…

Mike and Darin tackle one of life’s greatest mysteries: what actually happens inside a TJ Maxx. From questionable clothing purchases to retail behavior that makes absolutely no sense, this episode leans hard into everyday absurdity. They also talk about Record Store Day, extended warranties, and how consumer culture manages to confuse, irritate, and exhaust people all at the same time. Along the way, new words are invented, old words are misused, and logic is thoroughly ignored. If you enjoy stories about shopping disasters, aging frustrations, and the slow unraveling of sanity, this one’s for you.

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...

On this week's episode, Mike thought he was over the effects of steroids but was sorely mistaken as this show slowly goes further and further into madness. The boys talk about Cindy Williams, Cottonelle bath tissue, people who say "don't worry about it", The Kansas City Chiefs, sloppy sandwiches and Darin's latest attempt at stand up comedy. Wow... they'll let anybody have a podcast and this episode is proof! #BENGALS #CHIEFS #LAVERNEANDSHIRLEY #CINDYWILLIAMS #BARBECUE #PHILLYCHEESESTEAK #ROC...

The Best of Year Two! Come with us on a wild and stupid ride back through the best clips of our second year of episodes!! #u2 #icecream #colonoscopy #lochness #fasterpussycat 3:04 Opossums (from Episode 87) 12:28 Space Monkey (from Episode 78) 16:07 The Great Ice Cream Sandwich Fight (from Episode 57) 27:12 Ice Cream Sandwich Disrespect (from Episode 59) 32:07 Buck Sneed and Dusty Sawyers (from Episode 60) 35:49 Back Off - I'm on Nasal Spray (from Episode 58) 38:42 The Colonoscopy Epic (from E...

Best episode yet - Hot dogs, a Mexican tummy tuck, the Blankety-Blank Basketball League of America update, new driver's license, a handlebar moustache, an unfortunate Chik-Fil-A order, DJ opening for Sister Hazel, Hard Rock Cafe and Planet Hollywood, grape eating dude, pools and their tables, rest areas vs welcome centers, and a whole flippin' lot more! Check out the rest of our episodes at irritabledadsyndrome.com Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram! #hotdog #hardrockcafe #grapes #...

The duo got their 2nd Covid vaccine - and Mike turned into Rip Van Winkle for a weekend. Talks of travel - mostly about Mexico. OMG - will these two shut-up about diets and stuff? Eh - not really. Mike fasts, Darin has a wonderful Arby's moment, and the duo discuss the fun of milk (and oat milk). Mike eats chicken - but won't eat crickets. Confused? So are we. Also - weird dreams (not prepared for class, travelling cross-country for a concert, etc.) Kellog's Jumbo Snacks - what the *quack* is up...

Check out our latest episode! 🎙️ Mike prefers his food order without extra "ingredients," and Darin shares his encounter with Steven Wright! We chat about comedian Michael Flannery and dive into "The Christmas Butter" concept. Plus, a quick detour into the Theory of Gravity's impact on salt shakers and a wild Target story. The show gets a little sidetracked by a notification, leading to a chat about driving in the snow. Darin's tweet gets him some fame, and we wrap up with listener questions, ...

🎉 Exciting news! We're thrilled to welcome our first guest, actor/comedian and host of The Life Radio Show - Don Smith! 🎙️ We dive into the Paris Hilton podcast, experience our first virtual cursing by the (banned) Chris Hughes, and chat about Don's past and upcoming projects like "Six Feet Below Hell," "The Goocher," "Buttons," and more! Expect random news stories, a World of Warcraft cameo (Darfin's joy is contagious!), and a hilarious debate on Pop Tarts and cacti! Find out more about Don'...

Buckle up, punks, and stow away the kids. The quacker gets a work-out on this one: Darin's quitting Orange Theory because of the music, and Mike's annoyed at needing a reason to exercise. Discussions of salsa-mixing, over-salting oneself, and general gluttony ensues - culminating in Klondike bar fantasies, horse attacks, and Tums abuse. Mike's theory on treating your body like a trash compactor before a doctor tells you not to and Darin unveils a terrifyingly amazing way to eat cookies late at n...