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Preview - DadChat: Museum hopping with Roz of WTYP Podcast Aug 24, 2026

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This week Francis is joined by Roz of the Well There's Your Problem Podcast, a show about engineering disasters with slides. We talk about his motivations to start the podcast, his favorite engineering marvels, and we discover a shared love of weird little museums.

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The Hobbit (1977) with Eric from Soundtracker Podcast Aug 17, 2026

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This week on the show Eric joins Francis once again to talk about the Rankin/Bass version of The Hobbit from 1977. The incredible music, animation, and giant dwarf noses, all shown in under 90 minutes.

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Twin Peaks: Season 2 premier -Preview- Aug 11, 2026

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This is a preview episode. To get the whole episode sign up at https://hellofawayto.dad/ or buy the whole collection and get access to every Twin Peaks episode Jack and Francis are back for Season 2 of Twin Peaks. Who is the giant dream man? How many more people are going to die in this hospital? Does Jack still have his Log Lady costume? None of these questions are answered, but speculation abounds.

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DadChat: Not now sweetie, daddy's on Zillow Aug 03, 2026

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This week Francis and Jack talk about their various travels through Wisconsin, Ohio, and a little hole-in-the-wall town called New York City.

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Hallmark Christmas in July - Preview- Jul 27, 2026

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And you thought the stores were putting out Halloween candy early. This month Francis and Beth ignore the heatwave and watch the new Christmas in July movies released on Hallmark. First up is Christmas under construction, featuring a reality show couple who fix your home and your relationship. Next is O Little Christmas Market where the talented architect and the midrange diorama builder save the Christmas market. Finally we watch Snowbound for the Holidays to save the run down ski lodge from the evil developers next door.

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1000 ways to Die with Josh Boerman Jul 20, 2026

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This week Josh Boerman joins Francis for another Spike TV blast from the past as they watch the TV show 1000 ways to Die. We've got rednecks getting bit by snakes, late night electrocutions, and Germans being German

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Twin Peaks - Season 1 finale PREVIEW Jul 13, 2026

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It's the final episode of Season 1 Twin Peaks. Do we discover the killer? Will Bobby stop giving us the crazy eyes? This week we talk about TV tropes and the importance of good police work.

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DadChat: Costco Fashionistas Jul 06, 2026

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This week Francis and Jack take a trip to Costo to expand their wardrobe, discuss min/maxing your everyday carry, and answer questions If you like this and want more, sign up for the bonus content at hellofawayto.dad where we have weekly live streams, sales, and extra episodes

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MASHCast: A Requiem for Henry Blake -Preview- Jun 29, 2026

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This week Francis and Carey finish off Season three of MASH. We say goodbye to Trapper John and Henry Blake and close out this first arc of MASH and discuss the incoming personnel.

We'll be taking a break in between episodes to watch the ill fated pilot episode of WALTER, the MASH Spinoff featuring Radar as a St. Louis police officer.

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Travel Log: Underground at Meramec Caverns Jun 22, 2026

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This week Miss Elizabeth joins Francis to talk about a birthday trip to one of the oldest stops on Route 66. We have been visiting this underground cavern for years and been witness to the many changes over the years, as well as the scenes that have endured.

From the pendulum that doesn't work, the asbestos tiling in the largest inner chamber, and of course the many, many roadside billboards directing you to the world famous Jesse James hideout

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