EP #73 - A Surprise Video From Wrestling Icon Dan Gable! + An Insane Halloween Dad Hack | For The Dads
Summary
The hosts discuss their experiences with "dad brain," including Will forgetting to reply to texts and Deke nearly losing a baby bottle during a solo weekend. They share follow-ups on a child's biting issues and a botched marriage proposal, while also reacting to a congratulatory video from Olympic wrestler Dan Gable for Will’s pregnancy. The episode concludes with lighthearted stories about Halloween preparations and a "dad win" involving making snacks for a frustrated wife.
Topics discussed
Intro and holiday cooking
Rue's handwriting and dad loss
Dad brain, lost bottles, and Yelp review
APR: Baby biting and proposal follow-up
Lesson of the week and dad wins
Dan Gable video and Emmett Smith gift
Biting advice and Dad Action Ribbon
Gas station dolly pop and email address
Mowing the lawn and Gravely sponsor
Listener email and 10-year-old daughter
Hide and seek and Rue's apology
Morning routine and ballet
Hair tie struggles
Mental load and taking a break
Marriage dynamics and to-do lists
Redirecting hitting behavior
Hand stacking game to encourage eating
Gentry Farms and Spooktober tradition
Halloween candy fairy and dessert hack
Crack a Cold One: Weekend recap
Flag football coaching and crowd noise
Family trip to Gentry Farms and Houston
Voicemails: Santa voice and hockey game
Dad call-in: Handling school bullying
Email: Irish twins and dog Rosie
Email: First night in big boy bed
Outro and sponsor reads
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