Episodes

Mike and Darin tackle public behavior, movie theater etiquette, and the small social moments that make everyday life quietly uncomfortable and extremely funny.

Mike and Darin explore the quiet chaos of adult life, where forgotten chores, constant responsibility, and aging into “maintenance mode” turn everyday tasks into comedy.

Getting older hits different when fiber supplements become a serious topic. Mike and Darin dive into middle-age body surprises, health routines they never expected, and the comedy of realizing your body now has its own agenda.

Mike’s 50th birthday party turns into a full reunion of old friends, bar hopping, music nostalgia, and the hard truth about middle-age recovery. Friendship stories, milestone birthday chaos, and the realization that you can still party like you’re young… but your body now keeps receipts.

A broken dishwasher sends Mike into full DIY repair mode while Darin deals with plumbing scares and household chaos. Appliance failures, homeownership stress, and dad-level confidence collide in this everyday life comedy episode about trying to fix things yourself… and hoping for the best.

Game show historian Adam Nedeff joins IDS for classic TV stories, media nostalgia, and comedy chaos.

Coffee mug wars, Minecraft movie talk, and the quiet chaos of long-term marriage collide in this everyday life comedy episode.

Episode 252 of Irritable Dad Syndrome begins with disaster recovery: the guys explain how a “banger” episode was lost due to audio catastrophe, a fictional staff firing, and why quality control (usually) matters. From there, it’s classic IDS spiral energy.Mike and Darin debate vinyl vs CDs (sno…

Episode 251 of Irritable Dad Syndrome turns a routine eye doctor visit into a full emotional spiral, launches multiple “Kroger Story of the Week” submissions, and somehow detours into ocean terror, parasailing disasters, and alligator survival strategies.Darin recounts getting his eyes dilated,…

Episode 250 of Irritable Dad Syndrome is a milestone celebration that quickly becomes what IDS does best: chaos, nostalgia, gross stories, heartfelt friendship talk, and a fake hot dog sponsor.Mike and Darin mark a quarter-thousand episodes with special guests Dave Lay and patron-turned-guest J…

In Episode 249 of Irritable Dad Syndrome, Mike deals with storm damage after part of his house literally flies off, navigates wildly different contractor quotes, and debates whether “cheap” is ever the right choice when it comes to your roof.Meanwhile, Darin attends a concert alone and meets Sc…

Episode 248 of Irritable Dad Syndrome sends Mike and Darin spiraling from industrial musicals and a night with a former David Letterman writer… straight into moose facts, aging brains, nursing home escape plans, Tool fan drama, and a Facebook soup group meltdown.Darin shares stories from a trip…

In Episode 247 of Irritable Dad Syndrome, Mike and Darin record remotely, forget what they planned to talk about, and somehow still cover fake “healthy” candy, Peeps with chocolate butts, Gene Hackman’s legacy, Breaking Bad rewatches, Oscar show gripes, steak doneness wars, social awkwardness, voic…

Pandas are adorable, beloved, and — according to this episode — possibly terrible at survival. In this episode of Irritable Dad Syndrome, Mike and Darin argue about why pandas struggle so much as a species, how they became cultural icons despite constant failure, and why questioning pandas online f…

What starts as a normal restaurant visit turns into a story so upsetting it permanently changed one man’s dining habits. In this episode of Irritable Dad Syndrome, Darin explains a restaurant experience that went spectacularly wrong, while Mike admits to showering in the middle of the night and apo…

Some people enjoy soup. Others build their entire personality around it. In this episode of Irritable Dad Syndrome, Mike and Darin take a deep dive into soup culture and the strange intensity of people who take their love of soup way too seriously.What starts as a light discussion about food pr…

Episode 243 of Irritable Dad Syndrome finds Mike and Darin doing what they do best: spiraling from helpful Valentine’s Day advice into dog drama, zombie TV rants, accidental home renovation awkwardness, sourdough addiction, donut confessions, and a truly unnecessary (but very on-brand) deep dive in…

An innocent baked good becomes deeply uncomfortable in this episode of Irritable Dad Syndrome. Mike and Darin explore how quickly harmless visual details can trigger unintended associations, turning a normal moment into something you can’t unsee — or stop thinking about.What begins as a casual …

Regional stereotypes, communication styles, and cultural misunderstandings collide in this episode of Irritable Dad Syndrome. Mike and Darin explore the contrast between “nice” and “sassy” approaches to conversation, using exaggerated regional personalities as a way to unpack how tone, politeness, …

A single mental image sends Mike and Darin into an uncomfortable but hilarious spiral in this episode of Irritable Dad Syndrome. The idea of polar bears at a funeral becomes a metaphor for moments that are wildly out of place — emotionally, socially, or situationally — and impossible to ignore once…

Smart technology promises convenience, but Mike and Darin explore what happens when it delivers confusion instead. In this episode of Irritable Dad Syndrome, a strange interaction with a voice assistant sparks a broader conversation about talking to technology, accidental commands, and the creeping…

An innocent observation takes a very uncomfortable turn in this episode of Irritable Dad Syndrome. Mike and Darin wrestle with how certain words, images, and descriptions instantly derail a conversation once your brain makes an unintended connection — even when nothing inappropriate was intended.…

Small, harmless decisions have a way of multiplying, and Mike and Darin explore that reality in this episode of Irritable Dad Syndrome. What begins with conversations about pancakes and gerbils quickly turns into a broader look at how everyday life fills up with routines, responsibilities, and obli…

Holiday traditions don’t always age well, and Mike and Darin lean into that reality in this episode of Irritable Dad Syndrome. A questionable Christmas song lyric sparks a broader conversation about festive music, uncomfortable innuendo, and why certain “classic” holiday staples feel a lot differen…