Episode 314 of Irritable Dad Syndrome features movie theater annoyances, aging milestones, suspicious pizza shop activity, and an important lesson in proper yard work technique: first you whack, then you blow.

This week includes:

• The guys just finished Episode 313 and they weren't sure how good it was, so they're concerned about what lies ahead for Episode 314
• Red Robin ain't what it used to be
• Mike saw Backrooms again and there were a lot of annoying people in the theater
• Darin started using one of them pill of the day boxes
• Mike signed up for AARP
• First you whack then you blow
• Sneek peek at the waffle story in Episode 315
• Potatoes are real
• How does everybody know what liminal space means?
• The Hey Google lady transitioned into Sam Elliott
• Suspicious people outside the pizza place
• More about David Sedaris and his new book
• Bad high school teachers
• Bloopers

From getting older and embracing pill organizers to debating liminal spaces, movie theater etiquette, and the proper order of lawn care equipment, the guys somehow manage to make everything more complicated than it needs to be.

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Why does every family have a "Timmy Wayne"? Why does Darin own 500 plastic spoons? And why are Rush fans arguing about one of the best drummers on the planet?

This week, the guys discuss recording two episodes in one night, the mysterious art of podcast editing, Rush's new drummer Annika, an unexpected last-minute percussion gig, Record Store Day finds, Jim Steinman songs being used in bug spray commercials, Charlie's never-ending scooter negotiations, the legend of Timmy Wayne, Lost frustrations, Chris Michel's security-conscious house, and Darin's growing collection of plastic spoons.

Plus, birthday adventures, Collective Soul vinyl discoveries, graduation party prep, and a fresh batch of completely legitimate graduates from the Class of 2026.

Topics Discussed

• Recording two episodes in one night
• The game of finding episode titles
• Podcast editing and behind-the-scenes stories
• Rush and drummer Annika Nilles
• Darin's surprise percussion gig with Velvet Crush
• Birthday adventures and Record Store Day finds
• Collective Soul's Touch and Go
• Jim Steinman and questionable commercial licensing
• Charlie negotiates for an electric scooter
• The legend of Timmy Wayne
• He-Man reviews
• Lost, unanswered questions, and Walt yelling for Dad
• Chris Michel's house and suspicious lights
• Why Darin now owns 500 plastic spoons
• More graduates from the Class of 2026

#IrritableDadSyndrome #ComedyPodcast #DadHumor #FunnyPodcast #Rush #AnnikaNilles #CollectiveSoul #RecordStoreDay #LostTVShow #ClassicRock #PodcastLife #GenX #StorytellingPodcast #HumorPodcast #CincinnatiPodcast

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This week on Irritable Dad Syndrome, the guys remind everyone to get their skin checked—and don't forget to get your ass checked too. Mike and Darin discuss a high school graduation where just about everything that could go wrong did go wrong, Darin's adventures meeting groovy people in Indianapolis, and the mystery of why Collective Soul never became even bigger than they were.

Also this week: a brand-new Dave Lay Heating and Cooling commercial, Mike's fascination with The Backrooms, why Peggy is somehow short for Margaret, a Dunkin' Donuts employee who didn't know what a jelly doughnut was, David Sedaris' hilarious new book, and plenty more random nonsense.

Topics Include:

• The Guys Want You To Get Your Skin Checked And Don't Forget To Get Your Ass Checked Too!
• How Many Things Can Go Wrong At A High School Graduation?
• Dave Lay Heating And Cooling - New Commercial
• Darin Met A Ton Of Groovy People In Indianapolis
• Why Aren't Collective Soul More Popular?
• Stephen Colbert And Genevieve Were Fire On Public Access Television
• Mike Loved The Backrooms
• Why Is Peggy Short For Margaret?
• Darin Has Started Full Naming Things
• Lady At Dunkin Donuts Didn't Know What A Jelly Doughnut Was
• David Sedaris' New Book Is Really Really Funny
• Bloopers

#IrritableDadSyndrome #ComedyPodcast #FunnyPodcast #PodcastLife #DadHumor #StandupComedy #CollectiveSoul #DavidSedaris #TheBackrooms #StephenColbert #GraduationStories #Indianapolis #JellyDoughnut #ComedyShow #PodcastRecommendations

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Mike is missing!

Darin Blathers on About:

• Why Mike ain't here
• Country Cookers - new clip
• IHOP and Colonoscopies - censored bonus clip
• Mike is in a weird mood before the show - censored bonus clip
• New Uncle Chappy's Soothing Miracle Lip Balm commercial w Dave Lay
• Sexy Tarantula and the Shweaty Crickets - censored bonus clip
• Who ordered the pink X Box controller? Best of clip from episode 239
• What we would've talked about if Mike had been here
• The time Darin met Debbie Gibson - new clip
• Heart Doctor - new song by Steve Young

Listen now for comedy, stories, music, nostalgia, and the kind of conversations that make absolutely no sense out of context.

#IrritableDadSyndrome #ComedyPodcast #FunnyPodcast #DadHumor #PodcastLife #DebbieGibson #ComedyShow #Storytelling #Humor #PodcastEpisode #UncleChappy #SteveYoung #Xbox #IHOP #EntertainmentPodcast

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Episode 310 of Irritable Dad Syndrome features sports confusion, shopping frustration, movie debates, and one smartwatch notification that nearly caused a workplace disaster.

This week includes:

• Reds game that broke us
• Little League chaos and sports confusion
• Kroger layout madness
• Walmart eyes and rice cooker pride
• Smartwatch photo preview disaster
• Four movies worth arguing about
• Emulsified potatoes
• Weird Al

Dad life, everyday frustrations, pop culture, and stories that somehow spiral into complete chaos.

#IrritableDadSyndrome #ComedyPodcast #DadHumor #FunnyPodcast #PodcastComedy #WeirdAl #Reds #MovieTalk #SportsHumor #EverydayLife #RelatableHumor #StorytellingPodcast #PopCulture #GenXHumor

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Episode 309 of Irritable Dad Syndrome features museum adventures, concert talk, podcast chaos, and stories that somehow become more ridiculous with every turn.

This week includes:

• Bess went to a Penis Museum in Greece
• A really inappropriate dog story
• More talk about turtles having sex with inanimate objects
• A highly censored clip about a beaver website
• Libby is smart, especially when it comes to warming up bread
• Chicken salad with crack in it
• Mike's mileage game in his new car
• Best of clip from Episode 144 about corn
• Darin's son is having podcast problems
• The Strike Force Five
• Does Darin really think he knows everything?
• U2 did a thing in Mexico
• Interrupted by the blender
• Bruce Springsteen really likes to count
• Should bands play an encore at concerts?
• Oh the bloopers

Dad life, music talk, pop culture, strange conversations, and the usual Irritable Dad Syndrome chaos.

#IrritableDadSyndrome #ComedyPodcast #DadHumor #FunnyPodcast #PodcastComedy #MusicTalk #PopCulture #U2 #BruceSpringsteen #GenXHumor #StorytellingPodcast #RelatableHumor #DadLife #ConcertTalk #PodcastLife

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Episode 308 of Irritable Dad Syndrome features cassette tape nostalgia, mulch hatred, Chick-fil-A confusion, and one very important question: why did Darin write down “Neil Young Knows How to Eat Corn”?

This week includes:

• Beck is awesome
• Darin’s adventures with a cassette deck purchase at Goodwill
• Billy Idol and Terminator 2
• Why did Darin write down “Neil Young Knows How to Eat Corn”?
• Hating mulch and current technology
• Dolphins are horrible people
• Chris Michel’s mailbox
• Half of the Chick-fil-A employees got Darin’s name right
• Signing your name when you vote
• Libby is starting to talk like Mike
• Bloopers galore

Dad life, music nostalgia, technology frustration, and conversations that spiral into complete lunacy!

#IrritableDadSyndrome #ComedyPodcast #DadHumor #FunnyPodcast #PodcastComedy #MusicNostalgia #CassetteTapes #BillyIdol #NeilYoung #Beck #GenXHumor #GoodwillFinds #EverydayLife #RelatableHumor

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Episode 307 of Irritable Dad Syndrome dives into the unexpected viral success of an old episode, advertiser tension from last week, and the everyday chaos that somehow turns into great stories.

Mike and Darin try to figure out why Episode 18 suddenly exploded in popularity while also explaining what happened behind the scenes with advertisers—and how they managed to smooth things over.

🔥 In This Episode

• We don't know why... but Episode 18 has exploded in popularity... what's the deal with that?
• Last week's episode caused a lot of tension amongst our advertisers and a few other people. We explain what happened and what we did to make most people happy.
• What you can learn from the Billy Idol documentary
• Darin and his wife are eligible for a free Medic Alert bracelet
• A turtle having sex with a basketball
• Talking about skid marks at a birthday party
• Chipotle screwing up Mike's order
• Libby won't stop saying thank you at Chick-fil-A
• The Lord of the Rings chess set got their pieces all wrong

It’s dad life, pop culture, and the kind of randomness that only Irritable Dad Syndrome can deliver.

#IrritableDadSyndrome #ComedyPodcast #DadHumor #FunnyPodcast #PodcastComedy #StorytellingPodcast #PopCulture #EverydayLife #RelatableHumor #FoodFails #PodcastLife #ViralContent

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