Dumb Dad Podcast

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Jay Larson Feb 10, 2026

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Comedian, writer and director, Jay Larson, joins us this week to talk about alternative parenting styles, why kids are smarter than people give them credit for and how he's always dreamed of being a dad.

Check out Jay's standup here.

If you want to send us your Dumb Parenting Submission, you can email us at DumbDadPod@gmail.com or send it by postal mail to The Dumb Dads, 17216 Saticoy St #678, Van Nuys, CA 91406.

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Thanks to Chris Verdú for our show music! Check out ⁠Verdú⁠ on SoundCloud!And thanks to editor, ⁠ Annie Laferriere.⁠ Check her out on instagram!

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Tumble of the Dice Feb 03, 2026

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We're back to our old 2 person format for a week while we round up new guests. Evan leaves his wife to figure out a garbage situation on her own while he golfs, while Kevin makes his daughter play his favorite nerd game while she's partially in a fever dream. Also who's ready for the Super Bowl? Evan's team faces Kevin's team in this year's showdown.

Check out Parker's book, "I Will Teach You How to Dress: Look Your Best and Feel Confident No Matter the Occasion" here!

If you want to send us your Dumb Parenting Submission, you can email us at DumbDadPod@gmail.com or send it by postal mail to The Dumb Dads, 17216 Saticoy St #678, Van Nuys, CA 91406.

For more Dumb Dad Pod, follow us on social – https://bit.ly/3t6tE9M We’ve got DUMB DAD MERCH! - ⁠https://thedumbdads.com/⁠

And we’re on ⁠CAMEO⁠! We’d love to send a message to a dad (or anybody) in your life who needs a Dumb Dad pick-me-up!

Thanks to Chris Verdú for our show music! Check out ⁠Verdú⁠ on SoundCloud!And thanks to editor, ⁠ Annie Laferriere.⁠ Check her out on instagram!

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Parker York Smith Jan 27, 2026

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Parker York Smith, stylist, author and fashion content-creator, joins us this week to talk fashion, dad life and content creation. Known for his audience led look challenges, Parker takes us through taking risks, building a wardrobe and how giving your outfit a little attention will help you feel better.

Check out Parker's book, "I Will Teach You How to Dress: Look Your Best and Feel Confident No Matter the Occasion" here!

If you want to send us your Dumb Parenting Submission, you can email us at DumbDadPod@gmail.com or send it by postal mail to The Dumb Dads, 17216 Saticoy St #678, Van Nuys, CA 91406.

For more Dumb Dad Pod, follow us on social – https://bit.ly/3t6tE9M We’ve got DUMB DAD MERCH! - ⁠https://thedumbdads.com/⁠

And we’re on ⁠CAMEO⁠! We’d love to send a message to a dad (or anybody) in your life who needs a Dumb Dad pick-me-up!

Thanks to Chris Verdú for our show music! Check out ⁠Verdú⁠ on SoundCloud!And thanks to editor, ⁠ Annie Laferriere.⁠ Check her out on instagram!

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Nicole Burch Jan 20, 2026

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On this episode, we're talking to our good friend and stand-up comedian Nicole Burch! Nicole shares a very exciting announcement with us while we talk about all things parenting like not knowing when your adult friends move away, potty training in the wild and how we need to get rid of school apps.

Check out Nicole's tour dates, specials and her podcast HERE.

If you want to send us your Dumb Parenting Submission, you can email us at DumbDadPod@gmail.com or send it by postal mail to The Dumb Dads, 17216 Saticoy St #678, Van Nuys, CA 91406.

For more Dumb Dad Pod, follow us on social – https://bit.ly/3t6tE9M We’ve got DUMB DAD MERCH! - ⁠https://thedumbdads.com/⁠

And we’re on ⁠CAMEO⁠! We’d love to send a message to a dad (or anybody) in your life who needs a Dumb Dad pick-me-up!

Thanks to Chris Verdú for our show music! Check out ⁠Verdú⁠ on SoundCloud!And thanks to editor, ⁠Annie Laferriere.⁠ Check her out on instagram!

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Joe Cristalli Jan 13, 2026

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This episode we're sitting down with our friend, writer and producer, Joe Cristalli. Known most recently for his work on the reboot of Frasier, but also for Life in Pieces and Perfect Harmony, Joe is the father to four kids and is a work from home Dad. We talk about writing, Dad mistakes, and Jack Russell Terriers.

If you want to send us your Dumb Parenting Submission, you can email us at DumbDadPod@gmail.com or send it by postal mail to The Dumb Dads, 17216 Saticoy St #678, Van Nuys, CA 91406.

For more Dumb Dad Pod, follow us on social – https://bit.ly/3t6tE9M We’ve got DUMB DAD MERCH! - https://thedumbdads.com/

And we’re on CAMEO! We’d love to send a message to a dad (or anybody) in your life who needs a Dumb Dad pick-me-up!

Thanks to Chris Verdú for our show music! Check out Verdú on SoundCloud!And thanks to editor, Annie Laferriere. Check her out on instagram!

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FitDadCEO Dave Ogleton Jan 06, 2026

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We hope you had a wonderful New Year. Our good friend Dave Ogleton also known as Fit Dad or FitDadCEO is back on the pod talking about dad jokes, what it's like to be a parent to six, and all things content creation. And Dumb Dad Moments!

If you want to send us your Dumb Parenting Submission, you can email us at DumbDadPod@gmail.com or send it by postal mail to The Dumb Dads, 17216 Saticoy St #678, Van Nuys, CA 91406.

For more Dumb Dad Pod, follow us on social – https://bit.ly/3t6tE9M We’ve got DUMB DAD MERCH! - https://thedumbdads.com/

And we’re on CAMEO! We’d love to send a message to a dad (or anybody) in your life who needs a Dumb Dad pick-me-up!

Thanks to Chris Verdú for our show music! Check out Verdú on SoundCloud!And thanks to editor, Annie Laferriere. Check her out on instagram!

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Zach Mander Dec 23, 2025

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Happy Holidays! In this episode we're joined by writer, content creator and Bluey detective Zach Mander, who despite being in a different warmer climate is also currently experiencing Christmastime. Zach talks about content creation, Home Alone and his Bluey exploration along with all things Australia. And Dumb Dad Moments! If you want to send us your Dumb Parenting Submission, you can email us at DumbDadPod@gmail.com or send it by postal mail to The Dumb Dads, 17216 Saticoy St #678, Van Nuys, CA 91406. For more Dumb Dad Pod, follow us on social – https://bit.ly/3t6tE9M We’ve got DUMB DAD MERCH! - https://thedumbdads.com/ And we’re on CAMEO! We’d love to send a message to a dad (or anybody) in your life who needs a Dumb Dad pick-me-up! Thanks to Chris Verdú for our show music! Check out Verdú on SoundCloud! And thanks to editor, Annie Laferriere. Check her out on instagram!

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Marisa Coughlan Dec 16, 2025

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This episode we're joined by actress and writer Marisa Coughlan. We talk about what it's like to raise teenagers, filming a movie with your own children and why we need Super Troopers 4, 5 and 6 in the works now. And we tell some Dumb Parenting stories.

Marisa's new movie Blue Eyed Girl that she wrote and stars in (!) is streaming now on Amazon, AppleTV and anywhere else you rent or buy new releases. Go check it out! If you want to send us your Dumb Parenting Submission, you can email us at DumbDadPod@gmail.com or send it by postal mail to The Dumb Dads, 17216 Saticoy St #678, Van Nuys, CA 91406. For more Dumb Dad Pod, follow us on social – https://bit.ly/3t6tE9M We’ve got DUMB DAD MERCH! - https://thedumbdads.com/ And we’re on CAMEO! We’d love to send a message to a dad (or anybody) in your life who needs a Dumb Dad pick-me-up! Thanks to Chris Verdú for our show music! Check out Verdú on SoundCloud! And thanks to editor, Annie Laferriere. Check her out on instagram!

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Dustin Nickerson Dec 09, 2025

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We're back! Thanks for hanging in there as we took a break and moved into a guest-only format.

Our first guest is hilarious standup comedian and dad to three, Dustin Nickerson! Dustin guides us into the world of raising slightly older kids than ours, including what it feels like to send his oldest off to college.

We talk raising athletes, traveling with kids, what it's like to be a traveling standup with kids and of course Dumb Dad moments.

You can find Dustin's standup, podcast, tour dates and his book at dustinnickerson.com

If you want to send us your Dumb Parenting Submission, you can email us at DumbDadPod@gmail.com or send it by postal mail to The Dumb Dads, 17216 Saticoy St #678, Van Nuys, CA 91406.

The Dumb Dad podcast is also on Youtube. Subscribe here!

For more Dumb Dad Pod, follow us on social – https://bit.ly/3t6tE9M

We’ve got DUMB DAD MERCH!

And we’re on CAMEO! We’d love to send a message to a dad (or anybody) in your life who needs a Dumb Dad pick-me-up!

Thanks to Chris Verdú for our show music! Check out Verdú on SoundCloud!

And thanks to editor, Annie Laferriere. Check her out on instagram!

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300th Episode - A Look Back Sep 30, 2025

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Celebrating our 300th episode, we look back at where it all began, countdown our top 5 favorite Dumb Dad Moments and look forward to where we may be after 300 more! Thank you for supporting us, for sharing your stories and for being a part of the Dumb Dad community.

If you want to send us your Dumb Parenting Submission, you can email us at DumbDadPod@gmail.com or send it by postal mail to The Dumb Dads, 17216 Saticoy St #678, Van Nuys, CA 91406.

The Dumb Dad podcast is also on Youtube. Subscribe here!

For more Dumb Dad Pod, follow us on social – https://bit.ly/3t6tE9M

We’ve got DUMB DAD MERCH!

And we’re on CAMEO! We’d love to send a message to a dad (or anybody) in your life who needs a Dumb Dad pick-me-up!

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Thanks to Chris Verdú for our show music! Check out Verdú on SoundCloud!

And thanks to editor, Annie Laferriere. Check her out on instagram!

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