I Just Got My Kid To Sleep
Comedian Michael Palascak takes time after getting his 5-year-old to fall asleep to reflect on the day, the week, the year, the times and everything encompassing the world around him from the perspective of a new-ish parent.
Episodes
105 episodes
Episode 105: Learning to Write
In this 105th episode, Michael gets into the origins of language and his son's experience learning to read and write and pop-up videos.
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Episode 105
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53:19
Episode 104: Taking Kids to Church
Near the middle of this 104th episode and also 2 year anniversary of the podcast, Michael gets into religions and the process of bringing his 7-year-old to church.
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Episode 104
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53:18
Episode 103: Fear
Near the middle of this 103rd episode, Michael gets into fears and how we should be more accepting of them.
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Episode 103
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53:54
Episode 102: Do Nothing
In this 102nd episode, Michael celebrates spending time with his son doing nothing of importance.
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Episode 102
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53:42
Episode 101: Quality Time
In this 101st episode, Michael gets into the quality time he spent with his son as his son recovers from the flu.
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Episode 101
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53:56
Episode 100: Presidents' Day Episode
In this 100th episode, Michael gets into his Presidents' Day weekend with his son.
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Episode 100
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54:15
Episode 99: Super Bowl Sunday
In this 99th episode, Michael presents an emotion-filled breakdown of 2025's top NFL announcers.
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Episode 99
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53:50
Episode 98: The History of Cool
In this 98th episode, Michael explores his relationship with being cool over the years.
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Episode 98
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54:48
Episode 97: Core Dessert Memories
In this 97th episode, Michael details some his best memories of eating dessert.
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Episode 97
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53:28
Episode 96: Don't Tell My Kid What To Do
In this 96th episode, Michael details how he really likes to be the one to parent his child.
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Episode 96
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53:19
Episode 95: How to Blow Your Nose
Near the end of this episode Michael explains how he taught his son how to blow his nose.
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Episode 95
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53:24
Episode 94: Holiday Parties
Near the end of this 94th episode, Michael gets into going to a holiday party and having a good time.
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Episode 94
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55:29
Episode 93: My All-Time Favorite Vending Machines
Near the beginning of this 93rd episode, Michael breaks down his favorite vending machines of all time.
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Episode 93
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53:28
Episode 92: Giving Is Better Than Receiving
Near the end of this 92nd episode, Michael explains why giving is the best and why he doesn’t need you to give him any gifts back because the feeling of goodness to give is more than enough.
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Episode 92
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53:30
Episode 91: Chuckee Cheese Birthday Party Hack
Around minute 25 of this 91st episode, Michael gets into a strategy for getting the most out of your child’s friend’s Chuckee Cheese birthday party experience.
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Episode 91
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55:01
Episode 90: It’s So Easy
In this 90th episode, Michael describes and decides to adopt his 6-year-old son’s optimistic outlook on life.
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Episode 90
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55:31
Episode 89: President Dad
In middle of this 89th episode, Michael talks about how being a parent feels like being the President of just one person.
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Episode 89
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53:37
Episode 88: Why Castlevania 2 is Great for Kids
In this 88th episode Michael gets into playing retro video games with his son, watching the movie Friendship, and texting miscues.
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Episode 88
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53:30
Episode 87: Pre-dad Life
Michael shares stories from before he was a dad.
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Episode 87
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53:38
Episode 86: Halloween, Part 1--Pre-Halloween
In this 86th episode, Michael runs down his Halloween week as he looks forward to trick-or-treating with his son.
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Episode 86
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53:11
Episode 85: Michael's Best Man
In the second half of this 85th episode, Michael describes his past wedding party experiences and also explores possible Best Man options should he get married.
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Episode 85
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53:08
Episode 84: Michael Returns from Covid and Picture Day Tips
In this 84th episode, Michael details his return from Covid, and near the end of the episode, he shares some tips for your kid's School Picture Day.
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Episode 84
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53:09
Episode 83: Michael Gets Covid
In this 83rd episode, Michael talks about getting Covid and what he's doing with his free time.
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Episode 83
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53:09