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Top Dad
Welcome to Top Dad, where two Midwestern dads tackle the highs, lows, and hilarious moments of dad life. We make bad jokes, talk about the everyday chaos of parenting in today’s world, and do our best to hold on to what’s left of our sanity. New episodes drop every week!
Tune in every week to our podcast, or visit topdadpod.com on how to contact the Top Dads!. Come for the laughs, stay for the real talk about fatherhood.
Episodes
225 episodes
Bananas, Birthdays & Bunker Shots
🎙️ Episode 226 – “Bananas, Birthdays & Bunker Shots”This week on The Top Dad Podcast, we tee off at Jr. Golf Camp, debate grocery store ethics (yes, grape grazing is stealing), and ask the real question: why ...
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Episode 226
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Bulk Buys & Hot Dog Lies
🎙️ Episode 225 – “Bulk Buys & Hot Dog Lies”This week on The Top Dad Podcast, we lace up our dad shoes, flash our membership cards, and head straight into the hallowed halls of Costco. Where dreams are sold by t...
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Episode 225
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Sports, Scotch, and Solo Dad Time
🎙️ Episode 224 – “Sports, Scotch, and Solo Dad Time”This week on The Top Dad Podcast, we break a sweat (figuratively), pour a Scotch (literally), and dive into the chaos of dadhood one-on-one.We’re talking sports—<...
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Episode 224
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Knives, Rotten Tomatoes & The Birds and the Bees
🎙️ Episode 223 – “Knives, Rotten Tomatoes & The Birds and the Bees”This week on The Top Dad Podcast, we wrestle with the real parenting questions—like when to have “the talk,” what counts as a knife (that...
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Episode 223
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Dads, Disney, and the Great Butterscotch Comeback
🎙️ Episode 222 – “Dads, Disney, and the Great Butterscotch Comeback”This week on The Top Dad Podcast, we’re taking a detour through the Magical Kingdom of Midlife Dadhood. From navigating Disneyland with kids (and a fanny...
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Episode 222
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School's Out for Summer 😎
🎙️ Episode 221 – “Ladders, Field Day, and the End of Elementary Innocence”This week on The Top Dad Podcast, we climb the ladder of dadhood—literally. From the unspoken bond between dads and their ladders (we don’t nee...
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Episode 221
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You’re Killing Me, Smalls! ~ The Dad's talk Baseball ⚾️
🎙️ Episode 220 – “You’re Killing Me, Smalls!”This week on The Top Dad Podcast, we step up to the plate and swing for the fences in the wild world of kids’ baseball — where the grass is patchy, the snacks are elite, and th...
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Episode 220
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Be Kind, Rewind… and Raise Kids
🎙️ Episode 219 – “Be Kind, Rewind… and Raise Kids”This week on the Top Dad Podcast, we’re firing up the VCR, grabbing a Lunchable, and diving headfirst into the ultimate 90s movie time capsule. From action-packed blockbus...
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Episode 219
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Unfriend, Unbun, Unbelievable Yards
🎙️ Episode 218 – “Unfriend, Unbun, Unbelievable Yards”This week on the Top Dad Podcast, we trim the fat—on our lawns and our Facebook friend lists. That’s right, it’s spring cleaning season, both digitally and di...
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Episode 218
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Golf, Goonies, and the Harsh Truth About Losing
🎙️ Episode 217 – “Golf, Goonies, and the Harsh Truth About Losing”This week on the Top Dad Podcast, we’re teeing off with some hard truths: golf is impossible, Goonies never say die, and your kids will eventually...
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Episode 217
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Dad on the Run... Cars, Cops and Cosplay?
🎧 Episode 216 – “Cosplay, Cops, and Cars”Buckle up, dads — it’s a road trip down memory lane, complete with Dad-approved detours, Lego mishaps, and a few questionable fashion choices.In this episode of the Top Dad Podca...
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Episode 216
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Spring Break & Spilled Drinks:
🎙️Top Dad Podcast - Episode 215Spring Break & Spilled Drinks: An 80s Flick, a Limewire Kick, and Midwest MayhemEpisode Description:This week on the Top Dad Podcast, we dive into a Midwestern Sprin...
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Episode 215
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Big Dad Energy & Bingo Nights 🎙️
Episode 214: Big Dad Energy, Budget Battles & Bingo NightsThis week on the Top Dad Podcast, we’re bringing the laughs and the life lessons. Ken and Matt share Big Daddy Parenting Tips, dive into St. Patrick’s Day ☘️ shenanigan...
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Episode 214
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A Dad’s Guide to Tech, Troops, and Terrible Jokes
“Algorithms, Cub Scouts, and the Dad Joke Algorithm – Episode 212”📖 Episode Description:Welcome to Top Dad Podcast Episode 212, where the Wi-Fi is strong, the jokes are stronger, and the dad wisdom is dialed...
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Episode 213
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🎙️ Pump Up the Franch: Beer Pong, Pizza Ranch, and Room Service Shenanigans
🎙️ Episode 212: Reebok Pumps, Pizza Ranch, and the Lost Art of Hotel Room ServiceFrom Reebok Pumps and Mr. 80’s dad vibes to Pizza Ranch’s secret sauce (literally), Episode 212 is a nostalgic trip through everything that made grow...
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Episode 212
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“Post-Vacation Dad: Golf, Airports & $80 in Taco Bell Regrets” 🌮⛳✈️
“Post-Vacation Dad: Golf, Airports & $80 in Taco Bell Regrets” 🌮⛳✈️The Top Dad Podcast is back from vacation, and we’ve got travel wisdom, golf dreams, and fast food regrets to unpack!✈️ Airport Dad M...
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Episode 211
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Breadsticks, Birdies & Dad Bod Wisdom 🍞⛳🧢😂
“Breadsticks, Birdies & Dad Wisdom: A Top Dad Guide”This week on Top Dad, we’re serving up a full plate of dad life, date nights during the day, and pre-golf trip greatness!🍝 Endless Breadsticks &...
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Episode 210
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“Drive It Like a Dad: Hot Wheels, Insurance, and Electric Shenanigans” 🚗😂🏈
“Top Dad 209: New Cars, Dad Style & Super Bowl Crystal Balls”This week on Top Dad, we’re shifting gears and tackling all things cars, style, and sports! 🚗🏈🔹 New Car Drama – Is buying a car worse...
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Episode 209
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Jock Straps, Sneaker Brats, and Flu-ly Loaded Chaos 🎙️😂
“Top Dad 208: Jock Straps, Sick Days & Grandparent Shenanigans”This week on Top Dad, we tackle the real struggles of dad life:🥶 The family flu-pocalypse—how to survive when everyone is sick (including you).👟 ...
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Episode 208
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From Pinewood to Paris a Top Dad adventure 🏎️🇫🇷
Episode 207: Den Leader Duties, Pinewood Races, and Dad Style Debates”This week on theTop Dad Podcast: Top Dad Ken finds himself in his new role as Den Leader—because if scouting needs anything, it’s more dad jokes!...
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Episode 207
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2025 Island Dreams 🏝️ and Zombie Apocalypse Training🧟
“Top Dad 206: TikTok, 80s Movies, and Cayman Island Escapes”This week on Top Dad, we uncover the “joys” of parenting during winter break—because nothing says relaxation like refereeing sibling battles and cleaning up gli...
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Episode 206
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End of the Year recap ~ later 2024🎉
Top Dad Podcast Episode 205: Good Bye 2024: High School Memories, Holiday Hijinks, and Dad-Style SecretsThis week on Top Dad, the dads dive into a mix of nostalgic debates, middle age shopping with a side of New Year's ...
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Episode 205
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The Christmas Show! 🎅🎄🎁
Episode 204: The Christmas ShowThe Top Dad Podcast is bringing holiday cheer! 🎄✨ Join the Top Dads as they dive into:🎥 Why The Goonies being rated PG still blows our minds (seriously, 80s?).🎃🍾 The h...
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Episode 204
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Turkey Day Tales from Top Dads 🍗🦃🏈
Episode 2023: “Bears, 80s Cartoons, and Turkey Day Tales”In this jam-packed episode of the Top Dad Podcast, the dads tackle the tough question: Why are the Chicago Bears so bad? Plus, a nostalgic dive into our favorite ...
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Episode 203
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“Thanksgiving Survival Guide: Pies, Sides, and Turkey Fries”
In this gobble-tastic episode of the Top Dad Podcast, we’re serving up a platter of Thanksgiving goodness! 🍗🍁 Whether you’re hosting, mooching, or just dodging in-laws, we’ve got you covered with:•Thanksgiving Tips from the ...
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Episode 202
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