Parenting Episodes

On this week's show Mike tears through the Hu / Megadeath show, and gushes (embarrassingly) about getting to fist-bump Dave Mustaine. Also - we came SO close to giving Venomous Beaver the exposure they deserve! All this plus Dan Fogelberg, Journey, Hocus Pocus, and senior pictures with strippers! If you miss this episode, you'll have to go back to Episode #1 and start all over again. #megadeth #thehu #venomousbeaver #journey Also, hear more of our shows on Newsly here --> https://newsly.me a...

On this week's show, Mike and Darin tell you their idea for a new horror movie guaranteed to be unlike anything that's ever been captured on film! Also, we talk about Mike's neighbors, marching bands, waiting in line 40 minutes for a sandwich and people who need to stop saying "Yummy" All this plus an unfortunate mispronunciation of the word "Fugue", a new Wompers commercial and Dave Lay introduces you to his new little buddy Peppy. Whatever you do... don't miss this episode!! Support the Sh...

Darin and Mike actually go out with normal people! What could possibly go wrong? Also the #steelers and #bengals game, plus #cobrakai. Finally - we talk about Washington DC, Irish Pubs, and take listener questions! Support the Show.

#lifecoach #concerts #weirdal #bearcats The duo discuss an odd sighting at the Weird Al concert, Mike's Life Coach idea, and the UC Open House. Also - gift horses, potato salad, Nitro Pepsi, Eggo etiquette, school projects, Russian literature, and more! This one's jam packed with idiocy! Support the Show.

#rogerwaters #thewall #roadhouse #robocop #clashofthetitans #theylive The duo discuss the Roger Waters (This Is Not a Drill) concert, a gender reveal party, and Darin completely missing another concert. All this plus Darin's odd wallet habits, McDonald's drive-through adventures, trash bag underwear, movie remakes, and more! Support the Show.

#dinosaurs #gregbrady #cincinnati #kingsisland This week the boys talk about a waitress with a potty mouth who seriously loves onion rings... plus dinosaurs, Greg Brady, accordions and eating the heels on a loaf of bread. Yes... this is exactly the podcast you were waiting for! Support the Show.

#grandcanyon #deathvalley #lasvegas #omnimart #meowwolf #joshuatree Mike went on a vacation, and won't shut up about it! Also, a couple of Home Depot stories, and our first call to retire a country song! Support the Show.

#towelday #slayer #tearsforfears #kroger #thepolice It's Towel Day! Also, we talk inappropriate band T-Shirts, a spontaneous reading of a script at a kid's birthday party, and a daring foam pit rescue. Mike went to see Tears for Fears, and of course - there's a U2 reference. Our first (real) entry into our Advice segment! Another entry into our "Songs that Need to be Retired" segment - featuring The Police. Again. All this plus a Kroger adventure, batteries, and more! Support the Show.

Send us a text #easterbunny #levitating #sonicthehedgehog This week's show goes completely off the rails! Mike's wife took the law into her own hands and Mr. Police Officer didn't care too much about it. Also... Darin tells a classic story of drunken mistaken identity And Mike's kid tried to get video of the Easter Bunny All this plus a venomous beaver, opossums having sex, death metal cookie recipes and can somebody get us some throat lozenges? Stay until the end... ...

#gilbertgottfried #eltonjohn #BenFoster Mike and Darin talk about the passing of Gilbert Gottfried. Mike and his wife went to see The Rocketman Elton John, and came back with a story or two. Darin went on another podcast, and the show nosedives in a good way when the duo start to talk movies. Finally - how DO you tell what sex a rabbit is? All this and more, on a very special episode! irritabledadsyndrome.com Support the Show.

Mike just wants a bottle of water, and Darin steps into an Uber - and the 21st century. Mike does a dumb on Facebook, and Darin thinks people should walk how they drive. Also - Mike tells a story of ending a date over a U2 comment. All this and a ton (really) more!! Visit us at irritabledadsyndrome.com for more! Support the Show.

Darin returns from Universal Studios in Florida! Also... we welcome two new patron members! Plus tips on how not to order fast food, surviving airport check lines, cleaning blood off a drum set, people with bad breath who should still wear masks, reading redacted fan mail and the glorious acting career of Harold Manchini. You will be an absolute idiot if you don't listen to this episode! Visit us at irritabledadsyndrome.com for more! Support the Show.

Enjoy this look back at one of our more popular episodes from the past while Darin is on vacation! Some new stuff peppered in as well! First episode with the new setup! Mike gets teary-eyed during spreadsheet presentations, and Darin starts listener questions early - including making PB&J sandwiches, experiences with cats, the origin of babies, and gladiator movies. Salsa comes up - again, and someone decides to eat a cotton ball. Music comes up, featuring Lady Ga-Ga's cookies, Bruce Springsteen...

TOOL 2022 concert! Also, Mike and Darin talk about The Batman, Mike finally checked the IDS mailbox - and we got a card! Why do people at parties always stand in the kitchen? How does one afford fresh produce? In a surprising twist, Figgy the Bunny eats a blueberry! And, Bobo Fett? Bobo?!?! Finally, Tyson Nuggets of Love! All this and more in this week's episode!! #Tool #thebatman #toolband #batman #bobafett Check us out at: irritabledadsyndrome.com Support the Show.

Mike made Darin drive through a level 2 snow storm to record this episode because he was tired of doing the show remotely. Darin is pissed at Mike because he won't return his texts. This one is guaranteed to be a real winner! On this episode the dynamic duo discuss the Super Bowl, Darin is listed as one of Cincinnati's best comedians, WKRP, the correct way to eat Pop Tarts without being a psychopath and the inevitability that one of them will die first. All this and much much more! This episod...

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.

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.

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...

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.

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...

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.

Mike is in a mood this week because of a hurt ankle, his kid broke his toe and his dog ate a tube of delicious Neosporin. Speaking of hospitals, Darin's wife had surgery and his rabbit almost met an early death. We introduce a new segment this week... Dave's Comedy Corner! All this plus the guys talk about lazy eyes, the Beatles, hitchhikers and fish butts! (It's a good thing we don't pay Quacker the cursing duck by the quack or we'd be in the poorhouse with this one!) Support the Show.

(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...

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...