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May 23, 2023

IDS #148 - Roy the Virtual DJ

On this episode, Mike talks about how he went through a non- apple period but eventually came back to apples. Plus Darin discusses disturbing videos on the TikTok and Mike introduces us to Roy the Virtual Dee Jay! We have a special announcement at the end so don't miss one damn minute of this episode!! #APPLES #TIKTOK Support the Show.
May 11, 2023

IDS #145A - BONUS - Hughes vs. Rocky

Rounding out our week celebrating our Patrons - we've pulled some more bonus audio. This time, we're shedding some more light on the Chris Hughes ban and celebrating Sylvester Stallone! #stallone #rocky #cobra #hughes Support the Show.
May 9, 2023

IDS #145 - The Patreon One

A special episode going through some of our favorite clips from the Patreon bonus audio/video snips of the show. There's a little bit of everything in here, including The Walking Dead, Yellowstone, Q-Tips, dudes with chains, road rage, and more! Interested in supporting the show through Patreon? Come visit us at www.irritabledadsyndrome.com for uncensored access to all the clips in this episode plus tons more - including streaming video of episode recording, uncensored audio, behind the scenes ...
April 27, 2023

IDS #143 - Gene Hackman vs. Dabney Coleman

#RABBITHOLE #GENEHACKMAN #DABNEYCOLEMAN On this week's show the boys talk about a lady who wanted Darin's Wompers T-Shirt. If Gene Hackman and Dabney Coleman got in a fight, who would win? And Mike gives a review of Rabbit Hole that you'll be talking about for years. Being totally honest... this isn't our best episode but you definitely wanna fast forward to around 18:17 and listen there. #SPEED #HEYWOODBANKS Support the Show.
April 21, 2023

IDS #141 - Butter, Puppets, and Toast (w/ Heywood Banks)

#HEYWOODBANKS #TOAST #BIGBUTTERJESUS #BOBANDTOM Legendary comedian Heywood Banks talks to Mike and Darin about the inspiration behind Toast, Big Butter Jesus and several other classic comedy songs! Talking to him was a thrill and a delight. We really hope you enjoy this episode. All audio clips and original songs were used with permission by Heywood Banks. Support the Show.
April 18, 2023

IDS #140 - You Don't Want to Mess With Kenny

#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.
April 13, 2023

IDS #139 - Keeping Up with the Carcinogens

On this week's episode, find out how you can win some free merch with our new logo! Plus, Mike and Darin go to church together, a review of the Dungeons and Dragons movie, two Kroger stories of the week, and Darin got a senior citizens discount because he looks so damn old. This episode is fun sized for people with short attention spans so there's no excuse for not listening to it! #KROGER #DUNGEONSANDDRAGONS #WALGREENS #REECES Support the Show.
April 6, 2023

IDS #137 - Wheel of Cheese (w/ Mike Chisholm)

This episode has twice the Mike for the same low price. Mike Chisholm from The Letterman Podcast sits in with Mike and Darin to review the Disney+ special with Bono, The Edge and David Letterman. Please listen to this episode or you will hurt our feelings. #BONO #THE EDGE #LETTERMAN #U2 #DISNEY+ Support the Show.
April 4, 2023

IDS #136 - Hello...This is Sprinkles

This week, Mike and Darin were both victims of mistaken identity. Plus, Mike reviews John Wick 4, Darin had a crazy cruise vacation and Mike tells you how he stepped up and acted like a man at a They Might be Giants concert. If you miss this episode you should go and get your head checked. #JOHNWICK #CARNIVALCRUISE #THEYMIGHTBEGIANTS #CHICKFILA Support the Show.
March 23, 2023

IDS #134A - BONUS - You Take That Back!

Sometimes we start the show before we start the show. This segment was so good we had to release it separately. Mike and Darin just about throw hands discussing John Wick, MASH, Indiana Jones and other fun topics to help them find some common ground. #JOHNWICK #U2 #MASH #INDIANAJONES Support the Show.
March 21, 2023

IDS #134 - Cocaine Turtle

So what's your favorite color of album to listen to? This week the boys go into great depth on that subject plus other animals hooked on cocaine, Darin's incredible computer problems, the season finale of Last of Us, and what to do when your rabbit starts to hump things. Oh boy this is a good un! #U2 #songsofsurrender #rabbits #humping #lastofus #cocainecat Support the Show.
March 14, 2023

IDS #133 - He Likes to Bring the Donkey in the House

On this week's show, the boys talk about The Banshees of Inisherin, moustaches, Yellowstone, and 1923. Plus! Mike pissed off the U2 Facebook group (well, one person in the U2 group), and the KroBar closes too early! If you miss this episode, we'll call the authorities. #u2 #bansheesofinisherin #yellowstone #1923 Support the Show.
March 7, 2023

IDS #132 - Larry: The Emotional Support Seeing Eye Dragon

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.
Feb. 28, 2023

IDS #131 - Volcanoes and Cheeseburgers

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...
Feb. 21, 2023

IDS #130 - What's the Deal With This Ball Tour?

Darin and Mike dive straight into the issues that matter - namely, the recently announced U2 "Ball Tour", Marvel, and "The Last of Us". They finally cover the Superbowl - you know, that thing that was finished a couple of weeks ago. Also, remote farting over the internet, the slow death of superhero movies, Burt Reynolds, and more! If you miss this episode, you're a terrible person. #u2 #achtungbaby #pedropascal #thelastofus #superbowl #marvel Support the Show.
Feb. 14, 2023

IDS #129 - They're Holding My Ham Hostage

On this week's show, the boys talk about the awesome Breaking Bad Super Bowl commercial, Mike's dog who won't listen, forgetting people's names, stupid characters in the Hunger Games, and a Cracker Barrel story you'll be telling your grandchildren. Plus Darin interviewed the guitarist for Kansas, and this podcast is soon going on the TV! Don't miss any of the juicy details, this week on Irritable Dad Syndrome!! #BREAKINGBAD #POPCORNERS #HUNGERGAMES #CRACKERBARREL #KROGER #KANSAS Support the ...
Jan. 24, 2023

IDS #126 - It Sounds Better With the Lights Off

On this week's episode the boys are out of their minds excited because David Letterman and U2 are joining forces! Plus they talk about #LouisCK, The Last of Us, using the women's bathroom at Taco Bell, a forbidden picture of Noel Gallagher and so much more. Did we mention bloopers? This episode has more out-takes than you can shake a stick at. Whatever the hell that means. This episode is truly one for the record books. Enjoy! #LOUISCK #BREAKINGBAD #LASTOFUS #TACOBELL #CINNAMONTOASTCRUNCH #N...
Jan. 17, 2023

IDS #125 - Sugar Gliders Juggling Balls (w/ Kevin Ruppert)

Comedian Kevin Ruppert returns to the show! Join the boys as they talk about the highs and lows of stand up comedy, The Lord of the Rings, stealing from the Dollar General Store and what happens when sugargliders get in your pants. #kevinruppert #lordoftherings #sugargliders Listen to this podcast... then rewind it and listen to it again Support the Show.
Jan. 10, 2023

IDS #124 - We Don't Throw Jesus in the House

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.
Jan. 3, 2023

IDS #123 - The Orcs Were Finding Themselves

Happy New Year! The first episode of Season Four kicks off with a special look by Mike and Darin - and quickly moves on to fun with Kroger and random TikTok/Instagram stars! Mike and Darin talk Rings of Power, The Dark Tower, U2, and people who can't take a joke in Season Four's Kick-off Episode Extravaganza!! All this an more on an episode you literally cannot afford to miss! #ringsofpower #thedarktower #u2 #lordoftherings Support the Show.
Dec. 27, 2022

IDS #122 - Cicadas Bangin' on the Internet - Rejiggered

Hear what went on behind the scenes on making this Benny Hill promo!! Also, special guests Megan Mitchell, Mike Chisholm and Adam Nedeff help us end the year in style! It's like a repeat, but done penultimately (with new stuff, too!) Thank you to everyone for an amazing year - we look forward to creating more content in 2023!! Support the Show.
Dec. 20, 2022

IDS #121 - Thou Shalt Not Use Kelvin

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...
Dec. 13, 2022

IDS #120 - Goo Goo for Gaga (w/ Megan Mitchell)

#meganmitchell #tiktok #ladygaga On this week's episode, Cincinnati journalist and TikTok sensation Megan Mitchell sits down for an exclusive interview with the boys. OK it's not exclusive but it sounds better when we say that. Megan talks about cows, her career, the time she met Lady Gaga, Pop Tarts and so much more. If you don't listen to this episode a curse will fall on your family that will last for the next 5 generations. So think about that! Support the Show.
Nov. 29, 2022

IDS #118 - Vibranium Hernia Repair

On this week's episode, Mike reveals the Boo-Bah health emergency and talks about the Puscifer concert! Darin goes to Chik-Fil-A and farts (not necessarily in that order), and tries to sell tickets to random people! Plus... Quantum Leap, universal remote controls, Barbarian, Smile, and how to get free continental breakfasts with branded waffles! This episode is this show's best new episode of the week! #smile #barbarian #puscifer #quantumleap Support the Show.