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Nov. 14, 2023

IDS #178 - It's Funny When Your Friend Falls Down! (w/ Dave Lay)

Last week's episode didn't end when we hit "stop." Mike and Darin continued the conversation with Dave Lay off-air! Check out this special bonus episode! #RUSH #IRONMAIDEN #irritabledadsyndrome Support the show

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Nov. 7, 2023

IDS #177 - Boy You Smell Like Gwar

What a week we've had! From Chandler being everyone's favorite on Friends, to Mike's unfortunate bank hack. We saw a football game end with an unbelievable score of 69 to 0, dealt with sick receptionists and Quacker the Duck'...

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Oct. 31, 2023

IDS #176 - Cranberries are Buoyant

For the first time in the history of Irritable Dad Syndrome, our broadcaster Dave Lay is with us in the studio! While Mike was having a blast in Vegas and Darin was enjoying himself in New York, Dave Lay found …

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Oct. 24, 2023

IDS #175 - Mike and Darin's Las Vegas and New York Travel Guide for D…

If you've never been hustled by Mickey Mouse, watched a lady pee next to a hot dog cart, nearly gotten tea-bagged by a stranger, or walked past a person shooting up in the street... then you should go on vacation …

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Oct. 17, 2023

IDS #174 - A Monkey Washing a Cat in the Sink (Rupert Jee Party in Ne…

Darin hit up NYC for an epic party with all the legends who've worked with David Letterman. Meanwhile, Mike jetted off to Vegas for a U2 concert at the awe-inspiring Sphere. Stay tuned as they spill the details on these …

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Oct. 10, 2023

IDS #173 - I Accidentally Butt-Dialed Tim Conway (w/ Chris O’Brien an…

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 t...

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Oct. 3, 2023

IDS #172 - The Optometrist Office Wormhole into Hell

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...

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Sept. 26, 2023

IDS #171 - A Response from Nick Offerman

#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 …

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Sept. 19, 2023

IDS #170 - It's a Marketing Ploy, And You Fell For It

#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. Speakin...

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Sept. 12, 2023

IDS #169 - We're Waiting For You to Leave the Stage

#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...

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Sept. 5, 2023

IDS #168 - It Was Funny In My Head - The Best of Year Three

The Best of Year Three! Come with us on a moronic ride back through the best clips of our third year of episodes! #bethesda #kelvin #cottonelle #shadoestevens #patcronin #kevinruppert #adamnedeff #meganmitchell #heywoodbanks...

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Aug. 29, 2023

IDS #167 - Sex Scenes, Flip Flops, and Graphing Calculators

#podcasting #podcast #applepodcasts Boy howdy, this one is for mature audiences only. On this episode, Mike and Darin talk about very inappropriate cell phone ringtones, sex scenes in the movies and special toys on sale at S...

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Aug. 22, 2023

IDS #166 - Oxycodone Mama

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 th...

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Aug. 17, 2023

IDS #165 - BONUS - Uh Oh! (featuring Oppenheimer)

Mike goes off the chain on very special bonus episode! First he's pissed at Chick-Fil-A and then he gets pissed at Nicole Kidman, and you won't want to miss what happened when he took his kid to see Oppenheimer. Put …

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Aug. 15, 2023

IDS #164 - He Has a Hallway in His Pocket

Mike and Darin dedicate this episode to all the ladies and discuss Mission Impossible, Jason Bourne, John Wick and James Bond. Darin ranks his favorite Indiana Jones movies.... and Nerd Gummies are tearing his family apart. I...

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Aug. 8, 2023

IDS #163 - There's Something Stinky in Florida

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 …

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Aug. 1, 2023

IDS #162 - Writers, Actors, Clowns, and Weathermen (w/ Patrick Cronin)

In our latest episode, Mike and Darin have an engaging conversation with the prolific actor, Patrick Cronin. Even if his name doesn't ring a bell, his face surely will. Patrick comes on board to shed light on topics like the …

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July 25, 2023

IDS #161 - Rick Rossovich: America's Next Big Thing

In today's episode, we're wondering - what ever happened to Rick Rossovich? And speaking of wonders, have you given Magic Spoon Cereal a taste test? Darin crossed paths with a gas station wine aficionado, while Mike's concer...

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July 18, 2023

IDS #160 - Heartburn, Hot Dogs, and Hanson

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...

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July 11, 2023

IDS #159 ‐ We Don't Pause the Shawshank Redemption

This week, Mike's on a vinyl shopping spree πŸ›οΈ - they're back in style! 😎 We also dive into Darin's TV roles as some intriguing figures πŸ•΅οΈβ€β™‚οΈ, and discuss the legendary Shawshank Redemption πŸŽ₯. Wait till you see the episode's …

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July 4, 2023

IDS #158 ‐ Potato Maynard

πŸ”₯πŸŽ™οΈ Get ready for an epic episode you won't forget! Join Mike and Darin as they dive into the world of tattoos, shower routines, grilling safety, and even bears in the ocean! 🐻🌊 You'll be laughing, learning, and loving every …

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June 27, 2023

IDS #157 - Ripple Man and the Kazoo Kid

Can you believe someone let their kid play a kazoo in a roller coaster line?! πŸ˜‚ Also, catch Darin's wild drivers license renewal story and Mike's Spiderverse insights on this week's hilarious and mind-blowing episode of Irrit...

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June 20, 2023

IDS #156 - Drinking Wine with Hobbits

🍷DRINKING WINE WITH HOBBITS🍷 Buckle up, folks! In this wild episode, Mike & Darin go from discussing ice cream trucks playing Christmas tunes in summer to...well, you'll just have to see for yourself! Things get so out of han...

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June 15, 2023

IDS #155 - BONUS - HBO, What Were You Thinking?

In this exclusive mini-episode, Mike & Darin don't hold back as they discuss their genuine thoughts on HBO's name change to MAX. Seriously, what were they thinking? πŸ€¦β€β™‚οΈ #HBO #MAX Support the show

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