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Season 1

Aug. 4, 2021

S1 Ep42: The Olympics edition and the important lessons for sports pa…

The guys are back in the yard discussing the Olympics, kids, sports, pressure and mental health among many things. They also feature all the things you know and love including Super Shout Outs, Olympic Parent Tweets of the We...

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July 23, 2021

S1 Ep41: "When To Say When" with Kids, Sports and Activities. Let's d…

"When to say when" and how hard should you push your child towards discomfort are the topic of discussion this episode as the guys lumber back from vacations and summer tourneys. The guys also breakdown veggie gardens, dinner...

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June 30, 2021

S1 Ep40: Dad Time Out Show Conversations: Elisa A. Schmitz / Founder…

In this episode of "The Dad Time Out Show: Conversations", MK has the wonderful opportunity to talk to Elisa A. Schmitz. Elisa is an award-winning entrepreneur; founder and CEO of 30Seconds.com , a vibrant digital media platf...

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June 16, 2021

S1 Ep39: The Father's Eve Live Audience Special

For the first time in 14 months we are so grateful we have a packed and backyard studio and a live audience! We’ve got a big show for you which we’ll be discussing Father’s Day gifts and rituals or non-rituals. …

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June 9, 2021

S1 Ep38: Dad Time Out Show Conversations: Dr. Kim Swales

In our second DTO Conversations episode MK talks with Dr. Kim Swales. Dr. Swales is a marriage and parenting expert, a relationship and life coach, writer- professional speaker, former professor, researcher and so much more. ...

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May 26, 2021

S1 Ep37: 50 ways to be a better husband! Tossing kid toys, simple coo…

In this episode the guys discuss ways to be a better husband and also breakdown when it's talk time to toss the toys and Kondo the scene, they also discuss simple cooking, getting old, and an epic argument breaks out …

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May 12, 2021

S1 Ep36: Teach Your Children Well, the NFL Draft, May the Fourth and …

In this episode the guys look back MK's role in the NFL Draft, CRX's big week with Star Wars and also a fond look back and appreciation segment for all things teachers past, present and future. They also do a …

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May 7, 2021

S1: Dad Time Out Show Conversations: James Breakwell

In our inaugural DTO Conversations episode MK talks with professional comedy writer, amateur father of four and social media star James Breakwell. They talk family, fatherhood, funny and the origins of James' writing path thr...

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April 27, 2021

S1 Ep34: How to talk climate change with kids and ways you can help! …

In this episode recorded on Earth Day, the guys break down how they talk about climate change with their kids and share tips, tricks and a few ways to contribute to a healthier world and environment on the daily. They …

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April 3, 2021

S1 Ep33: Has the pandemic redefined your parenting ideals? Lessons le…

In this episode the guys discuss parenting takeaways from the current state of the pandemic and much more. Are you in a rush back to the perceived "normal" parenting world or have you had an overall shift in your philosophies...

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May 26, 2020

S1 Ep20: Ok, ok, I lost the USB drive. The better late than never ep.

Quarantine continues as the guys debate cancelled kids sports, murder hornets, overrated music and more. Dad Jokes, Tweets of the week and how to pronounce fancy water..La Croy or La Cwah? Ahhh parenting in 2020...never a dul...

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April 17, 2020

S1 Ep18: Optimism, Reality and Gratitude. Quarantining with Kids.

The guys get their Zoom on and talk shelter in place while maintaining a dozen or so kids of all age ranges. They share stories, schedules, and strategies as they all try to make the best of things during this …

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March 17, 2020

S1 Ep17: The St. Patricks Day/ Take Your Mind Off Things Episode.

The guys talk movie drinking, parent yelling, co-parenting techniques, pajamas in public, kid room cleaning and marvel at how CRX's mom smuggled a bucket of KFC into the movies and question Mark's 4,000 mile road trip. Dad jo...

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Feb. 26, 2020

S1 Ep16: Finally seeing 2020!

Spring Sports, Impossible Burgers, Frozen 2, the latest teen lingo and an epic beer battle between Ben and Mark, who's side will you take? Think you know Girl Scout Cookies? Take the quiz and find out.

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Dec. 26, 2019

S1 Ep15: The Year End Episode!

Die Hard or Elf? Baby Yoda, Herbie the Elf, Tiger Bark and Mark's Hot Chocolate. So much to unwrap on our year end episode. I mean does anyone else know how to make Tiger Butter? If you have low Elf-esteem …

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Nov. 19, 2019

S1 Ep14: It's Turkey Time! The Thanksgiving Episode

The guys talk turkey, tradition, and holiday turmoil in the latest episode. Ben wins a La-Z-Boy, Mark shares the secrets of green bean casserole and CRX heads out to the farm to visit the cranberry bogs and roast his chestnut...

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Oct. 28, 2019

S1 Ep12: Trick or Treat...The Halloween Episode

In the Halloween Episode the guys break down all things candy, costumes and creepy. They call Ben's mom and also talk about self care, their love of the Calm app and finish off with a sweet candy quiz. Dad Jokes, …

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Oct. 17, 2019

S1 Ep11: Lost, but not forgotten. The Halloween Show Part 1.

Ok, so I lost the recording, then I found it. So there. Dad Jokes, Parent tweets of the week and much more. In this episode the guys breakdown Fortnight Tourneys, Halloween, and one of the guys gives up on household …

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June 3, 2019

S1 Ep10: Maycember is finally over!

In our latest episode the guys get giddy about cartoon crushes, Mother's Day, Date Nights and a Dad Jokes from the ocean and a delightful donut quiz to wrap things up. A copy of Southern Living is on the line …

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April 24, 2019

S1 Ep9: Tiger, Telephones, Tears and Tidiness.

In Ep.9 the guys break down Tiger Woods, talk about what's the right phone age for kids and also breakdown their bathrooms. Plus tweets, twists, topics and the parent quiz. Someone steals MK's Diet Coke and Ben makes us tear …

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March 31, 2019

S1 Ep8: Where is the East Bay again?

In this episode MK talks about the recent Dad 2.0 Summit. The guys also break down SAH Dads and family balance. They complain about too many school events and chat diets as well. Meanwhile they try to explain the college …

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Dec. 26, 2018

S1 Ep7: The Holiday Episode!

Elf jokes, holiday tweets, a daylight savings throw down and the guys breakdown SNL's Best Christmas ever. Plus Ben's redemption in the parent quiz finally earns him a copy Southern Living magazine...It's the best holiday ever!

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Nov. 8, 2018

S1 Ep6: Absence makes the heart grow fonder...

We missed you too. In this episode the guys share Dad Jokes from the God Of War himself. They debate summer vs. fall, kid boredom, first concerts and airplane etiquette with kids in tow. Finally see how much you know …

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Sept. 5, 2018

S1 Ep5: Is Summer Finally Over?

In this episode, the guys debate ice cream trucks, babysitters, babymoons and debate whether summer camps are actually worth the moola. Also, will Ben finally win a parent quiz and a subscription to Southern Living?

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