Episodes

Send us a text Ever wondered why cargo shorts are the unsung heroes of dad fashion? Darin makes a compelling case while Mike contemplates the idea of adopting a stray dog. From Costco shopping woes to the hilarious saga of a ...

Send us a text 🚨 Last week, we faced a massive technical glitch during Rick Miller's guest appearance on the podcast. Curious about what went wrong and if Mike's job is on the line? 😅 Why is paying a speeding ticket online so...

Send us a text 🎙️ This week, Mike and Darin are hanging out with the amazing Rick Miller from Southern Culture on the Skids! 🍗🍌 Grab some fried chicken and banana pudding, and crank up the volume! 🎶 Big shoutout to Rick for l...

Send us a Text Message. Ever seen a dog so ugly it's adorable? That's this episode in a nutshell! 😂 Our long-time listeners always wondered what happens when Mike and Darin run out of cool topics... well, here it is! Good luc...

Send us a Text Message. Mike and Darin dive into legendary pranks that really riled people up. Ever snacked on cookies from the trash or pizza that hit the floor face-first? Just curious, on behalf of a friend. Also featuring...

Family road trips continue as Mike and Darin discuss the disappointment of arriving at an attraction only to find it closed—specifically, a rock museum no one was that excited about to begin with. The episode spirals into stories about vacations, food stops, roadside attractions, and the way cor…

Mike and Darin reunite after time apart and immediately unleash vacation horror stories. From flight delays and screaming kids to the kind of stress that only travel can provide, this episode documents what happens when everything goes wrong. They talk about airports, hotels, power outages, wild…

Send us a Text Message. Dave Lay invades the studio, and takes you on a journey of the Best of Year 4! COLD OPEN MIKE AND DARIN IN THE SAME OLD FOLKS HOME WE’RE WAITING ON YOU TO LEAVE THE STAGE MIKE DIDN’T LEARN TO BLOW HIS ...

Send us a Text Message. This week, we catch up with Chris and Lisa Hughes. Remember them? They're the couple who proposed marriage on our podcast. They've returned to our studio to discuss how their families reacted to the pr...

Send us a Text Message. OK sometimes we have technical difficulties and we have to work through them. This is one of those episodes on steroids! Join Mike and Darin as they attempt to record the episode virtually in separate ...

Send us a Text Message. Previously available only to Patrons - we've (re)jiggered this classic Bonus Episode for all to enjoy! Join the boys as they discuss how Rocky 4 is really a musical, the man who fell asleep during a jo...

Join Mike and Darin on this special episode of Irritable Dad Syndrome as they review the Hootie & the Blowfish and Collective Soul concert! 🔥 Plus, don't miss the heated debate: Should walnuts be in brownies? Also featuring c...

This week's episode is a must-listen! 🔹 Mike dives into a brand-new soap with a surprising scent. 🔸 Who's the sexiest hobbit? 🤔 🔹 A viewer says our censorship kills the comedy—plus, Mike let his son watch a Tarantino film! 🎬 ...

For the first time ever, Mike and Darin are dropping legit parenting tips for raising kids in today's tech-savvy world! 🤯 Plus, we dive into epic yard sale fails and why mosh pits are a total nightmare! 😂 Don't miss this epis...

🚗🏁 This week on our show: Darin heads to Indianapolis and meets EVERY Indy 500 fan... Mike talks about a potential cure for stupidity... and we debate when it's okay to poop in a tube! 😂 This episode is so good, you'll wanna ...

In this week's episode, Darin had his first-ever encounter with a major fan of the show in the wild! Additionally, he and his wife Libby are considering a career in professional grocery bagging. Mike made the choice to let hi...

Mike and Darin welcome guest J Ryan, who brings with him one of the wildest stories ever told on the show: how he ended up with David Letterman’s actual microphone from the Ed Sullivan Theater. The conversation covers Letterman history, late-night television, comedy writing, and the strange path…

In this episode, Mike and Darin confront an uncomfortable realization: they may have unknowingly borrowed a joke that wasn’t theirs. What follows is a surprisingly honest and funny discussion about comedy, originality, and how bits can sneak into your brain without permission. The guys talk abou…

Mike and Darin rant about music lyrics, corporate decision-making, and how marketing departments continue to invent words that absolutely don’t need to exist. From Old Navy rewards programs to brand loyalty that borders on cult behavior, nothing is safe. They also share stories from past jobs, q…

Music debates take center stage as Mike and Darin argue about Metallica albums, band T-shirts, and whether people wearing them actually know the music. From Ride the Lightning to Master of Puppets, no opinion goes unchallenged. The episode also includes Easter candy excess, Peeps hangovers, and …

Mike and Darin tackle one of life’s greatest mysteries: what actually happens inside a TJ Maxx. From questionable clothing purchases to retail behavior that makes absolutely no sense, this episode leans hard into everyday absurdity. They also talk about Record Store Day, extended warranties, and…

This episode kicks off with a serious moment as Mike and Darin talk about a friend who survived a major car accident—and immediately pivot into imagining a future where he now has a “vibranium ankle.” From there, the conversation spirals into debates about Conway Twitty, whether non-country fans…

Mike and Darin celebrate a milestone episode by doing what they do best: breaking their own rules just enough to make it funny. The conversation ranges from Ghostbusters to religion, politics (barely), and the solar eclipse that turned Ohio into a temporary tourist attraction. The guys talk abou…

On this week's episode, was Darin reading an adult novel in the airport? Plus, Mike goes deep in conversation about why bananas don't taste like they're actually supposed to. And Darin finally saw John Wick 4. You don't want ...