Episodes

Dec. 28, 2021

IDS #70 - Chewbacca in His Pants Redux

Wha happen? How can the same thing happen to the same show twice?! Thank you to everyone for an amazing year - we look forward to creating more content in 2022!! From Monocles to Do-rags, Mike and I discuss not-so-popular fashion trends and wait til you hear which one Mike wants to wear - (I’m going to look BAD ASS!) Also… find what you shouldn't burn in your backyard. Then... New sponsor or is it a scam? A possible product to back our show that's so racey, Quacker the cursing duck had to wor...
Dec. 21, 2021

IDS #69 - Don't Screw Around With Milkshakes

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...
Dec. 14, 2021

IDS #68 - Faster Than a Scalded Dog

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.
Dec. 7, 2021

IDS #67 - Humorous Erectus

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.
Nov. 30, 2021

IDS #66 - I Thought Turkeys Could Fly!

(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...
Nov. 23, 2021

IDS #65 - Zelda the Chick Elf

Mike should be fired from the show, and the controversy surrounding Big Blankets. Best in Show vs. Best in Doge. Hang out with the dads while they (try to) review The Eternals. Mike's wife ruined dinner by eating a raw tomato. Darin's kid kicked ass in a play! All this and MORE!! Check out the rest of our episodes at irritabledadsyndrome.com Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/irritabledadsyndrome) Support the Show.
Nov. 16, 2021

IDS #64 - Just the Right Amount of Shabby

After decades of waiting, Mike and Darin FINALLY review a movie from the 90's - Waiting for Guffman (and, of course, end up talking about other Christopher Guest movies along the way). Also - Darin tries to buy an axe, the entirety of his neighborhood attacks his tree, and he ticks off a cop! Also, Darin's wife made a splint, there's new Wompers stuff on our site, and Mike and Darin are in awe of the fact that they haven't seen Eternals yet! All this and MORE!! Check out the rest of our episod...
Nov. 9, 2021

IDS #63 - A Cat Walking a Pig on a Leash

The Cleveland trip!! Featuring Gojira, Star Wars, Muppets, Mr. Zubs, Alien Weaponry, Knocked Loose, The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! Plus - a tale of consuming contact lenses, and a Halloween party with a special gift for Mike! Finally - Wompers merch is available! OMG! All this and MORE!! Check out the rest of our episodes at irritabledadsyndrome.com Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/irritabledadsyndrome) Support the Show.
Nov. 2, 2021

IDS #62 - Paul Dune's Mamaw

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...
Oct. 26, 2021

IDS #61 - Why Is Our Stepdad Carrying This Shield?

This week on IDS - Carol (from finance) is doomed unless you help! OSU band did an awesome tribute to RUSH! We've got a new product to sponsor on the show - and it's.....well. Hmm. Water aerobics almost killed Darin, plus a visit Scrubs and Beyond! Darin's on a Halloween Special (in Dayton) - and his Alexa is possessed! Random observations (including the return of Breaking Bad to the show!) All this and MORE- on an extra special (and long) IDS!!! Check out the rest of our episodes at irritable...
Oct. 19, 2021

IDS #60 - What Do I Have To Do To Get a Piece of This Pie?

At home COVID tests with "Steve", Dune 2021, and free stuff at the oil change place!! Mike has a random opportunity to get WHATEVER from Kroger (but decides not to out of fear that his ice cream sandwiches will melt). Darin's birthday surprise for his wife featuring a Collective Soul dance (kinda) from Mike. Noisy fish wakin' up the house!! Mike can't stop thinking of the banana cream pie he got - and how to take 6 kids to a college football game, randomly take them through the student section, ...
Oct. 12, 2021

IDS #59 - There's Cheese on a Cheese Coney

Darin discusses Alan Kalter - and Dave makes a tribute! Also, those big blankets on Facebook annoy the snot out of Mike. Kroger story of the week is derailed when Darin discusses how nonchalantly he disrespects his Blue Bunny Ice Cream Sandwiches in order to have a conversation that totally could have been done without putting the ice cream sandwiches in danger, but whatever. Cashier is excited to talk about football, until she's not. Darin's son test food storage limits at ambient temperatures....
Oct. 5, 2021

IDS #58 - Don't Mess With Me, I'm on Nasal Spray

Darin's mower gets broked, and later he almost witnesses a hate crime! Mike has strong feelings about the dog poo collection labor market, and Darin watches a football game with Figgy. Alanis, somehow, comes up again - and Mike points out how the song Ironic, isn't (dontcha think?). Surfin' Bird makes an appearance in the only way it ever should, and Darin tells an ominous story. Finally - Mike gave up on Walking Dead, and went all-in on Better Call Saul. All this and more!! Check out the rest...
Sept. 28, 2021

IDS #57 - With Apologies to Alanis Morissette

TicketMaster Sucks! Also, Mike goes to see Alanis Morissette, Garbage - and then The Sword and Primus (busy week!). Weird couple at Primus show (too many puppies!) Darin eavesdrops on a couple discussing the finer details of sheep movement, and has his values shaken to the core by a random avocado fondler. Darin's rabbit won't stop pooping - and Mike's kid gargles salt water (and puts Mike in his place). Darin goes to a virtual funeral for his friend Tim Cable. The show ends with an action-pack...
Sept. 21, 2021

IDS #56 - Get Your Meat Off My Root Beer!

Darin discusses the passing of a great friend. Also, we discuss the legacy of Norm MacDonald. Darfin got a bunny, and knows someone who worked on The Beastmaster!! There's new stuff abound on the IDS website, and Mike's got the Kroger story of the week with.....root beer! Mike started a fire in his backyard......again. Billy Joel concert talk, and Darin's kid flipped cheese on a lady. Darin and Mike talk a little Pink Floyd - and we talk about the mysterious yard de-pooper story. This episode u...
Sept. 14, 2021

IDS #55 - He Farted Wet Enough to Make My Hiccups Stop

Welp, they're banned again. Darin doesn't know who people are plus interesting facts about hyenas. We discuss the Great Barbecue War of 1807, and Darin's annoyed at Popeye's Chicken. "Thicc" apparently has a rating scale. A fan weighs in on the show, and Darin teaches some practical jokes related to parallel parking. Weird places to wake up - including a laundry basket. Mike's dog has an interesting place to put her head, and the duo talk Dick Cavett!! All this and more!! Check out the rest of...
Sept. 7, 2021

IDS #54 - The Legend of Truck Nuts Troy

Mike talks about Nick's Ice Cream, and Darin has issues with Alexa's pause style. We visit the Kro-Bar - and Darin talks about the Kroger history guy! Mike tells an olden tale of working at Lazarus and Darin was doin' the crate thing at Winn-Dixie before it was a thing! We play Dave Lay voicemails, Darin hates math, and yet another Chick-Fil-A drive thru tale from Mike! Check out the rest of our episodes at irritabledadsyndrome.com Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram! Support the Sh...
Aug. 31, 2021

IDS #53 - Cutting Your Own Bangs While Blindfolded on a Roller Coaster

Darin gave a guy from Seinfeld a ride in his car, Mike discusses the etiquette of running into someone at the store when you look like 3rd degree death, a Red Lobster Just Stop, and another very personal Just Stop. Mike accidentally yells at people and is a jerk. Haircuts by people with terrible haircuts, Mike's kid wants to be a bounty hunter, ranch dressing incidents, a towing story - and a contest!! All this and more in this fine, wholesome episode! Check out the rest of our episodes at ir...
Aug. 24, 2021

IDS #52 - In Our Defense, We Thought It Was Funny - The Best of Year One

The Best of Year One! Come with us on a wild and stupid ride back through our best clips of the first 51 episodes!! 2:39 Ice Cream in the Basement (from Episode 44) 5:35 The KISS Shirt (from Episode 33) 9:28 Lawnmower in the Living Room (from Episode 33) 12:39 Dave Layisms 15:55 Twelve *&^$! Nuggets (from Episode 45) 19:35 Salsa in Charlie’s Eye (from Episode 23) 23:44 My Dad’s in Prison (from Episode 27) 26:24 Wanna Touch My Beets? (from Episode 27) 30:03 The Drunk Yoda Story (from Episode 30)...
Aug. 17, 2021

IDS #51 - The Pool Noodle Paradox

An apology for the car horn (totally Darfin's idea, for the record). Also, a clarification about FC and FCC, a King's Island Visit with the world record holder of "Bump Into the People In Line" - and it's NOT Darfin! Pool Noodle etiquette. "Does that jump your coin" is more popular than BitCoin. More Kroger stories (of course), Darin tells a tale about a psychopath who has strong feelings about jelly. Signature drinks, a yo mama joke (how did we get this far into the podcast without one of these...
Aug. 10, 2021

IDS #50 - She Daffy-Ducked Straight into the Mulch

Billy Idol (and Steve Stevenson) Concert behind a Target! Also, Mike reports back on his 19th Anniversary extravaganza and gives some advice on marriage! Mike and Darin have matching weed whackers. Just let that sit there for a moment. Darin chaperone's a pool party, and is stopped by the one-way driving patrol. Darin gets a new office buddy, and talks about white ear hair. Mr. Mike at Penn Station, and the show ends with the Tale of the Cursing Lady at Church! Check out the rest of our episode...
Aug. 3, 2021

IDS #49 - You Don't Screw with Lasagna

Mike and Bess Anniversary, plus a very special Kings Island encounter shout-out! Darfin has a nurse issue, and Mike has a bone to pick with the scientists at the ice cream sandwich factory! A serious question about masks, a cable experience, Rainn Wilson on twitter, the real facts behind toast, and the IDS theme park question! Check out the rest of our episodes at irritabledadsyndrome.com Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram! #larrycounty #arntonohio #icyhot #buzzsprout #alpinecoaste...
July 27, 2021

IDS #48 - We Could Hand Out Butter

The guys are going to be on Wisdom (maybe?) - also, Darin's kid gets a huge present. Kroger stories abound, and there is some serious cereal talk. A fun anthrax story, as well as a small return of "Just Stop" - the technology edition. Yet more Rocky talk, and a story from Darfin that will have you searching for the front door. Check out the rest of our episodes at irritabledadsyndrome.com Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram! #larrycounty #arntonohio #icyhot #buzzsprout #alpinecoaste...
July 20, 2021

IDS #47 - Who Doesn't Want to Meet a Monkey?

The duo discuss introversion vs. extroversion (are those words?), Darin hacked his wife's Facebook account, "What?", pointless Kroger stories, Mike's kid brushed his teeth with Ice Hot, the Larry County Fair, raising kids vs. raising dogs and the throwing of a binky. Check out the rest of our episodes at irritabledadsyndrome.com Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram! #larrycounty #arntonohio #icyhot #buzzsprout #alpinecoaster #bigbearlake #tudorsbiscuitworld #kingcobra #hotdog #hardro...