Episodes
June 14, 2022
IDS #94 - The Weed-eater Does Not Have a Colon
#shehulk #marvel #pancakes #hulk This week, the boys decided to tackle 2 episodes in a night and that's why this show sounds like a circus freak show They ask the tough questions like... why do guys keep so much crap on their keyring? What do you put in your mashed potatoes to make them creamy? And why does She Hulk have to be an attorney at law and not a dentist? All this plus losing your memory, head shavers, hard tacos vs soft tacos and blueberry pancakes. Perfect topics for a perfect podc...
June 7, 2022
IDS #93 - Can You Smell the Party?
#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.
May 31, 2022
IDS #92 - Intercontinental Ballistic Whale
#lakota #lakotaschoolboard #billyjoel #dollyparton This week, we revisit the Lakota School Board shenanigans -and this time, we remember to point out the most ridiculous stuff! Also, more listener questions that lead to topics such as Dolly Parton, vertical whales, and inappropriate medical advice. Another entry into our "Songs that Need to be Retired" segment - featuring Billy Joel and Dwight. All this plus a lost wallet, juggling, pancakes, and lawnmowing! Check us out on Newsly here --> ...
May 24, 2022
IDS #91 - I Feel Like It's a Waste of Cake
On this week's episode Mike and Darin discuss losing parts of their bodies. Plus... at home comedy specials, surviving a zombie apocalypse, Adam Sandler movies, The Police, a very important tip if you're trying to sell your home and... is it cake? Check us out on Newsly here --> https://newsly.me and use the promo code 1RR1TABLEDAD You're not gonna want to miss a second of this episode! Support the Show.
May 17, 2022
IDS #90 - Karma Chameleon in the Wal-Mart
#drstrange #walmart #lakotaschoolboard #cincinnati #boygeorge #mountaindew In this week's episode, Darin talks a bit about Doctor Strange: In the Multiverse of Madness. Mike wore a Tool shirt to a church thing, and got shot in the - well, just listen! A quick report on the Lakota School Board meetings (yes, you read that correctly - we're talking School Board on a comedy show) Plus... Karma Chameleon in the Walmart, Flaming Hot Mt. Dew, This is Us, and the third installment in our series: So...
May 10, 2022
IDS #89 - I Want the Blower Whacker Combo
#texas #walmart #tednugent #cincinnati In this week's episode, Darin wants to talk to the Mayor of Pflugerville, Texas Super fans of the show want to vacation in Cincinnati and take the Irritable Dads out to dinner. Mike went to the polls and you won't believe who he voted for. Hint... he's from Canada! Plus... stuff you have to stop doing in Walmart, rules for getting a tattoo, people who dress up to mow the lawn and the second installment in our series: Songs that need to be retired. Chec...
May 3, 2022
IDS #88 - Pluto Gave Jupiter that Big Red Spot
#airwolf #voltron #knightrider #thenorthman #recordstoreday #RSD We welcome a new Patron, and talk 80's vehicle-based action shows! We introduce a new segment of "songs that need to be retired", and end up talking (too much) about planets! Also - Darin saw The Northman; and Mike went to Record Store Day (and cannot stand Fedoras). All this plus The Batman Trailer with Adam West, Top Gun, Starship, bacon, travel tips, and listener questions!! Check us out on Newsly here --> https://newsly.me ...
April 26, 2022
IDS #87 - Venomous Beaver
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... ...
April 19, 2022
IDS #86 - It's Really Hard to Sex a Rabbit
#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.
April 12, 2022
IDS #85 - The Donut Nazi
This week, the boys discuss how so many people lost their minds not caring about the infamous slap Will Smith delivered to Chris Rock. Darin met the meanest woman in Florida, a dog named Kaboom and our newest patron... and put him to work! Mike has decided to start a lifestyle change, we have a brand new sponsor and Quacker gets an assist from one of the world's most popular movie stars to deal with this week's censorship duties All this plus a traumatic Disney World flashback and an emotiona...
April 5, 2022
IDS #84 - Dunkin Donuts Saved My Life
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.
March 29, 2022
IDS #83 - Can I See Your Donut?
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.
March 22, 2022
IDS #82 - You Look Like You Own a Tractor Redux
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...
March 15, 2022
IDS #81 - Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah
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.
March 8, 2022
IDS #80 - The Chicken Wolf Moose Pig
This week the boys decide to call themselves Skunk and Gator and nobody has a clue why. The discussion includes Wordle strategies, radio station themed weekends, mashed potatoes, saving bottle caps, everything you need to know about cereal and much, much more. All this plus Dave is back from a week off! You don't want to miss this episode!! Check us out at: irritabledadsyndrome.com Support the Show.
March 1, 2022
IDS #79 - Uncle Mike Said Quack!
The Official IDS Apology Episode: Apologies to Christopher and Kevin Nolan, William Forsythe, Cameron, anyone who thought Episode 7 was the end, Ham the Space Monkey. Also - Mike begs for a Tool album, Darin has a tale involving duct tape, scissors, and dollar bills, and the duo want to learn more words. Mike's new washing machine is a technical marvel in the realm of snitching, Darin wants to be adventurous in Kroger, and we answer some questions from long time listener and friend, Jim Timmerma...
Feb. 22, 2022
IDS #78 - Banjos and Crack Pipes (w/ Kevin Ruppert)
Special Guest: Comedian Kevin Ruppert joins us during the show! We talk the Superbowl, Comedy How at Billy's Burgers, Paradise Key Cafe, and monkeys flying into space! Also, Wal-Mart conveyors will straight-up rob you! And tons more! Check us out at: irritabledadsyndrome.com Support the Show.
Guest: Kevin Ruppert
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. 8, 2022
IDS #76 - My Twinkie is Full of Lies
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...
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.