Grown Ass Dads Podcast
Being a dad is tough. Being a grown-ass dad? That’s a whole different beast.
Welcome to Grown Ass Dads—the podcast where three mid-life dads keep it real about fatherhood, family, careers, and surviving mid-life—all with a side of whiskey, sarcasm, and some good old-fashioned belly laughs.
Hosted by Adam, Jay, and Jason, we dive into the everyday chaos of being a dad in today’s world—whether it’s wrangling kids who won’t put down their screens, dealing with tech we barely understand, surviving youth sports insanity, or just figuring out how to not completely screw up our kids.
We tackle topics like:
🔥 Parenting in the digital age—and why our kids are convinced we’re ancient.
💪 Navigating mid-life struggles—because nobody gave us a manual.
🤯 Balancing work, family, and sanity—and occasionally losing all three.
😂 The hilarious disasters of dad life—from bourbon-fueled decisions to questionable leadership skills.
🧠 Mental health and masculinity—because sometimes even grown-ass dads need to be vulnerable.
Expect real talk, honest stories, and the occasional conspiracy theory. Whether you’re a dad, a partner, or just a fan of hilarious and unfiltered conversations, we’re here to remind you that you’re not alone—and that it’s okay to laugh at the struggle.
So grab a drink (or two), hit that subscribe button, and join us as we navigate fatherhood, friendship, and finding purpose when life gets complicated.
Episodes
13 episodes
Grown Ass Dads Episode 13: Thanksgiving Chaos, Cranberry Wars & Keeping Family Traditions Alive
This episode is all about the holidays – the good, the chaotic, and the strangely meaningful.The guys swap stories about massive Thanksgiving gatherings with 60–90 relatives, family football games that ended in actual injuries, and the l...
Grown Ass Dads Episode 12: Teaching Kids the Value of Money (Without Losing Your Mind)
The Grown Ass Dads are back — and this week, it’s all about money, kids, and responsibility. From acorn-hustling childhoods to $300 hockey sticks, the guys dig into what it really means to raise financially grounded kids in a world where...
Grown Ass Dads Episode 11: The Backyard Playbook — Pork Steaks, Pizza Ovens & Dad-Tech Debates
Welcome to the backyard command center. The Grown Ass Dads get delightfully serious about unserious things: who really runs the yard, how to set up your grill “zones,” and the eternal St. Louis pork steak showdown. From Big-Lots...
Grown Ass Dads Episode 10: Are We Over-Parenting Our Kids? — Gaming, Radicalization & Raising Free-Thinking Dads
The mics are hot again, and the Grown Ass Dads are back in the studio — new space, new energy, and yes… MERCH IS LIVE at grownassdads.comThis week, Adam, Jason, and Jay unpack what happened after the viral live e...
Grown Ass Dads Episode 9: Charlie Kirk’s Death — Talking To Kids About Violence, Faith & Fear
This one hits different. In our first live episode of Grown Ass Dads, we dive into the shocking, public death of Charlie Kirk — and what it means for fathers raising kids in today’s chaotic world.We don’t hold back:✅ The unfilte...
Grown Ass Dads – Episode 8: Backpacks, Bus Stops & Nintendo Finger???
Grown Ass Dads – Episode 8: Backpacks, Bus Stops & Nintendo Finger???Back-to-school season hits different when you're the dad… and your kids have better tech than NASA.This week, the Grown Ass Dads catch their ...
Grown Ass Dads – Episode 7: Do Dads Actually Relax on Vacation?
Vacation: a supposed escape—except when you're a dad, it's just another to‑do list with ocean views.This week, the Grown Ass Dads dialed in straight from post-trip exhaustion to explore what it really means to take a break when ...
Grown Ass Dads Podcast | Episode 6: Oh No… Are We Becoming Our Parents? 😱🧓👨👧
This week on Grown Ass Dads, we face the terrifying question that hits every man eventually: Have we actually become our parents?From dad noises and thermostat rants to repeating life advice we used to roll our eyes at, Jay, Jason, and ...
🎙 Grown Ass Dads Podcast | Episode 5: Should Dads Have a Social Life?
In this episode, the dads dive headfirst into a lively, honest conversation about one of the most quietly controversial topics in modern fatherhood: Do dads deserve a social life? What starts as a playful jab quickly turns into a deep ...
Grown Ass Dads Podcast | Episode 4: Dad Stress Is Real – and We’re Feeling It 🧠💥👨👧👦
Welcome to Episode 4 of Grown Ass Dads, where three mid-life dads pull back the curtain on what it really feels like to be the steady one, the strong one, the one who’s just supposed to “figure it out.”This episode dives into the ...
Grown Ass Dads Podcast | Episode 3: Work-Life Balance is a Damn Lie (But Here’s What We’re Trying) 💼⚖️🧠
Welcome to Episode 3 of Grown Ass Dads—where three mid-life dads tackle the real, raw, and ridiculous realities of trying to balance it all. Spoiler alert: work-life balance isn’t real, and if it is, we haven’t met a sing...
Grown Ass Dads Podcast | Episode 2: Youth Sports Are Broken – Who's to Blame? 🏀⚾🏈
Welcome back to Grown Ass Dads, the podcast where three mid-life dads keep it real about fatherhood, youth sports, and the madness of being a grown ass dad. In Episode 2, Adam, Jay, and Jason dive into the insane world of youth...
Grown Ass Dads Podcast | Episode 1: The Struggle is Real 🤦♂️🔥
Welcome to the very first episode of Grown Ass Dads, the podcast where three mid-life dads keep it real about fatherhood, family, careers, stress, and surviving mid-life—all with a healthy dose of humor, whiskey, and questionable decision-makin...