Parenting Episodes

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...

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...

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...

What better way to celebrate the season than with the guys from Irritable Dad Syndrome... right? On this week's episode... Mike and Darin have incredible news!! They're going on the radio!! Also, a major family riff over many different styles of wrapping paper you really need under your tree. Plus Mike stepped in dog poop, Darin hates West Virginia and Mike's son witnessed the gruesome death of Bob the Chicken. All totally appropriate stories to share on a Christmas special! So, gath...

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...

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...

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...

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.

#u2uvsphere #nickofferman #u2 It's been weeks of us trying to get Nick Offerman to join us on Irritable Dad Syndrome, and guess what? He finally replied to our messages! In addition, Mike is set to see U2 at the Sphere and he's hoping they'll play their songs in a specific sequence - or else the fans might not be too pleased. Along with this, we'll be discussing sick dogs, unhappy bunnies and offering some tips for those dealing with back taxes. Trust us, you don't want to miss this episode - ...

#THEOFFSPRING #JIMMYBUFFETT #podcast In today's episode, the guys say goodbye to the legendary Jimmy Buffett, with Darin recounting a crazy incident involving unwanted attention towards his wife at a Buffett concert. Speaking of concerts... Darin took his son to The Offspring and they got to see a lot of weed and boobs! Oh and Mike ran into a yellowjacket and two of the worst children of all time while waiting in line for donuts. This episode is so gripping, you'll wish you could savor it lik...

#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...

On this week's episode, Darin's wife Libby had to have back surgery... and wow,,, pain medicine sure will make you say some crazy things. Plus snakes, race horses, Pee Wee Herman, Sinead O'Connor and Discount Tuesday! Huge thanks for all your downloads and support! #OXYCODONE #UCBEARCATS #PEEWEEHERMAN #SINEADOCONNOR #DISCOUNTTUESDAY Support the Show.

Mike and Darin went to Florida over the 4th of July! Find out what Mike saw in the ocean, how Darin's son got injured during the fireworks and Mike's true feelings about Fudpucker's Restaurant. This episode is so hot you'll need to apply sunscreen before listening. #FLORIDA #SHARKS #DESTIN #MIRAMAR #BUCEES #STINKYSFISHCAMP #FUDPUCKERS #JOANJETT #4thOfJulyMadness #FudpuckersReview Support the Show.

In today's episode, Mike spills the tea on his hot dog opinions, and Darin can't contain his excitement about the new Mmm Bop recording! 🌭🎶 Discover Mike's love for cake and Darin's awkward burrito-eating experience. It's the podcast you never knew you needed! 🍰🌯 #HotDogs #Hanson #MmmBop #Costco #Cake #TacoBell #CerealTime #CrunchCup 🎧 Support the Show.

On this episode, Mike and Darin go completely off the rails discussing The Star Wars Christmas Special, The Little Mermaid and Dune 2. Plus... a video game where if you screw up, a woman and her daughter die of starvation. How fun is that!? Listen at your own risk... this one's totally on fleek. #STARWARS #THELITTLEMERMAID #DUNE2 #GARDENSCAPES Support the Show.

Join us on this episode as Darin takes you through the adventure of a lifetime, trying to convince the most evil person on the planet to modify a hotel reservation. Plus... what's that mysterious noise coming from upstairs? And Mike says a lot of things about stuff he went through. You're out of your mind if you miss this episode! #STRESSBALL #UNITEDAIRLINES #CHICAGO Support the Show.

#YELLOWSTONE #THEWIRE #SUPERMARIOBROTHERS #THIRDEYEBLIND On this glorious episode, the boys discuss once again how Darin is losing his mind. Yup... he forgot to take his kid to yet another doctor appointment. Plus the Super Mario Brothers movie, Yellowstone, The Wire and a local record store whose employees really don't understand how to sell music. Listen this episode or something terrible will happen to your neighbor's cat. Support the Show.

On this week's show, Darin's son broke his wrist, Mike joined a nerd computer game facebook group, the 5/2 rule for mowing your lawn, an update on the bag of dog poop in Mike's tree and Darin wore 2 different deodorants at the same time. Plus, we plug a couple of other podcasts where we're making guest appearances. Have you ever wondered what happens when we run out of things to talk about? Well, all your questions will be answered this week! #COCAINEBEAR #FORRESTGUMP #RAINMAN #ULTIMADRAGONS #...

On this week's show, the boys talk about how much Mike hates Apple, the word "thrice" is stupid, Darin may have pissed off one of David Letterman's writers, fidget cubes, rubber chickens getting married and Larry the emotional support seeing eye dragon. This episode is so dent! Listen to it with someone you love! #dragon #davidletterman #apple #thrice #dent Support the Show.

This week the boys welcome everybody tuning in on Dayton Public Access TV! They talk about Mike's dog who's lovable but really not that smart and Darin is uncomfortable because his wife has a lot of...,..questions. Dave Lay has this week's winning numbers, and everything you need to know about The Terminator, Ant-Man, our favorite Coen Brothers films and people who drink the milk after they eat cereal. If you miss this show you'll regret it for the rest of your life. Oh and for the record... th...

The epic return of IDS - with the first episode recorded in 2023! This one is all over the place with births, tossed religious icons, #Avatar, #TheWhale, and #breakingbad comes up yet again! Also, Darin learns a new card game from his kid - and much, much more! DO NOT miss this episode!! Support the Show.

Welcome to the Irritable Dad Syndrome Christmas Holiday Special! This week, the boys talk about Daryl Hall, Indiana Jones, Cocaine Bear, Airplane! and double cheeseburgers. Plus... for the first time ever in all of history...Mike explains why using Kelvin to measure the temperature is funny in a new segment called Mike's Science Corner. Stay until the end for a performance of one of the world's most beloved Christmas songs. If you miss this episode, you'll be haunted by the ghost of podcast p...

Special Guest: Retired Marine and Sketch Card Artist James Nungesser joins us during the show! We talk sketch cards, military films, Samuel L. Jackson, and knighting Harrison Ford! Also - Mike learns the importance of hitting the "record" button BEFORE the show actually starts! #marines #sketchcards #samuelljackson Find James Nungesser's art on Instagram: @jamesnungesserart Also, follow him on TikTok: @jimnungesser And tons more! Support the Show.

This week on "A Very Special Irritable Dad Syndrome": Long time listener Lisa Ferguson breaks every Irritable Dad Syndrome rule imaginable by smuggling the banned Chris Hughes onto the show! Listen to this one-of-a-kind Irritable Dad Syndrome event - the appearance of the (in)famous Chris Hughes and his fiance Lisa Ferguson! Also, hear more of our shows on Newsly here --> https://newsly.me and use the promo code 1RR1TABLEDAD Support the Show.