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DOD144: Having Our Kids' Backs Jul 19, 2024

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Eli's TikTok-ery continues in this episode as the dudes discuss effectively advocating for your kid and tools to counter our, often unhelpful, natural reactions in that advocacy.

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DOD143: Eli's Lawsuit; Dad Taxes Part 2 Jul 17, 2024

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It's an episode of updates in some stereotypical dad arenas: construction and taxes. Eli explains his experience of anger as he tackles his construction headache, while Thomas does something UNTHINKABLE to try and solve the dads' tax problems.

DOD142: Old Old Olds Jul 12, 2024

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The dads talk about getting older, and accidentally discover they're all on diets and mad about it. Tom shares his theory which kicks off a discussion about the common aging outcomes for men. Rip into it.

DOD141: Getting Frisky at a Quizno's Jul 05, 2024

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Very Famous TikToker Eli shared a video with Tom and Thomas, and the dads get into a discussion about how much physical affection is appropriate in front of your kids. What about in a public place where other kids may be? How much of this is just shaped by society at this particular point in time, and should that be challenged?

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DOD140: All Apologies Jun 28, 2024

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Eli has had a revelation regarding his previously stated psychopathic opinion on apologizing. His new position is... psychopathic but less?

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DOD139: Is "Hermeneutic Labor" a Real Thing? Jun 26, 2024

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They're calling it Hermeneutic Labor! Tom read an article about this and he's mad about it. Or at least, we think he is. We haven't been able to interpret his feelings and frankly we don't really care enough to bother.

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DOD138: I'm a...Sad Sad Fish with a Sad Sad Face Jun 21, 2024

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...and I'll do my sadfishing all over the place. An article from Parents described the phenomenon of sadfishing, wherein youngsters post vague, emotional statuses, photos, memes, etc. in the hopes of support and community as they navigate some of those tough moments, but do they actually receive what they're looking for?

DOD137: Happy Father's Day Jun 19, 2024

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The dads discuss how they celebrated their Father's Day this year before checking out some REALLY HELPFUL fatherhood advice from other dads that was published in the New York Times. Seriously, you won't believe how helpful it is. /s

And patrons get multiple stories in today's bonus, including a really heartwarming update! You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll keep your mouth shut when you're around Max.

DOD136: You WILL Have Fun, Damn It! Jun 14, 2024

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This dads discuss how family trips and activities might be harder on kids than we realize. Are we putting too many expectations on our kids? How do we have a successful family trip? For extended episodes, bonus content, and most importantly, for an AD FREE SHOW, make sure to pledge on Patreon! Join the Facebook Group! facebook.com/groups/dearolddads For comments, email thedads@dearolddads.com

DOD135: Some Softball Hardball Jun 07, 2024

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Thomas's kids finished the baseball season and it was a very surprising success. However, what's next? At a certain point, Phoebe will have to start playing a different game entirely, for some reason, called softball. Why the inequality on that? What other aspects of our kids' lives feature this kind of thing?

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