What a Hell of a Way to Dad

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Dadchat with author Max Brallier Sep 11, 2025

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This week Francis sits down with Max Brallier, author of the Last Kids on Earth series and the horror movie VFW. We talk about influences, writing for adults and kids, and keeping your zombie/monster stories grounded in reality.

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Dadchat: Record Scratch Sep 04, 2025

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This week Nate and Francis talk about European air conditioning, our record collections, and video game movies.

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DadChat: Granddad chat Aug 28, 2025

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This week Francis interviews his own father about grandpa Horton, a man smote by God more than once but still managed to live 90+ years. From working the pipe lines to farming to warehouse work, Grandpa Horton raised seven kids through some of the toughest times in America and still managed to keep going.

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DadChat: The Rats, Kats, and Bats tour Aug 21, 2025

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This week Francis took his daughter to her first punk/psychobilly/ska show. Jack and Francis discuss some of their favorite live shows for kids and adults New updates to the Podcast Attic. Uranium glass, Japanese toys and drinkware added. Don't wait because when it's sold, it's gone - https://whatahellofawaytodad.com/collections/podcast-attic

Lauren and the Art of Sandwich Rotation Aug 14, 2025

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Sandwich rotator Lauren joins Francis to discuss sandwiches and the rotation of them. We talk about the trials and tribulations of sandwich art, from the Subway ad that couldn't get off the ground, to the kids singing about BLTs

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DadChat: Hey Dad Extravaganza Aug 07, 2025

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Jack is back on the show, bringing his years of expertise with kids to answer your questions. We talk about letting go of grudges, what makes music dad rock, kids swearing, and our coffee rituals.

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DadChat: In the splash zone of the Waterworld Stunt Show Jul 31, 2025

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Jack is back on the show. We talk about sleeping with polar bears, smoking business weed, the Italian countryside, and Waterworld Stuntshows

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DadChat: Don't Lick the Knives Jul 24, 2025

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This week Francis and Nate talk about child care in the 90s, British Dennis the Menace and problematic favs.

Zoo Crew News Hour: No one has been guiltier -Preview- Jul 22, 2025

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This month the boys are talking Epstein files. Who is, isn't, and probably will be on the list

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DadChat: Where did you go to High School? Jul 16, 2025

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This week Francis and Nate talk about playing high school sports, being in high school punk bands, and going to high school reunions.

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