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Top Dad
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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.
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Rufio, Snape & the Dad Dinner Survival Guide
2w ago00:51:42Tap to summarize🎙️ Episode 245 – “Rufio, Snape & the Dad Dinner Survival Guide”This week on The Top Dad Podcast, things get weird, wild, and mildly educational—just the way dads like it.🧙♂️ Rufio Meets Professor Snape We kick things off with the crossover nobody asked for but every dad now needs. Leadership lessons from Neverland meets “points deducted from your household.”🐕 Top Dad Ken vs. The Giant Dog There are dog bites… and then there are stories you tell forever. Ken survives a run-in that proves one thing: dads are tough, but not “giant dog-proof.”📻 B96 Morning Radio Trivia Because nothing says “elite dad brain” like knowing random radio facts while making breakfast and yelling, “WAIT I KNOW THIS ONE!”🍽️ Top Costco Meals for Families on the Go We break down the MVPs of dad dining. Fast. Affordable. Enough leftovers to question your life choices.💪 Top Dad Matt Talks Fitness & Health From “I used to be in shape” to “this counts as cardio,” we dive into dad fitness, realistic goals, and why stretching is still undefeated.It’s part pop culture mashup, part survival guide, and 100% dad logic—served with laughs, light trauma, and bulk-sized wisdom.#TopDadPodcast #DadLife #DadJokes #ParentingComedy #CostcoDad #FitnessDad #PodcastComedyThanks for listening to the Top Dad Podcast!Don’t forget to subscribe for new episodes, leave a review, and share our podcast with other awesome dads or mediocre dads (seriously, they probably need us the most).... ☑️ Got a question or a topic you want us to cover? Email us at topdadpodcast@gmail.com or follow us on social media for updates and wonderfully crafted dad jokes by going to TopDadpod.com "Stay awesome, dads—because nobody rocks the dad bod on the #1 dad pod like the Top Dads 🫸🫷#topdads #topdadpod
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“Conspiracies, Costco Runs & Underwear Decisions”
Apr 201:09:19Tap to summarize🎙️ Episode 244 – “Conspiracies, Costco Runs & Underwear Decisions.”This week on The Top Dad Podcast, we connect the dots… whether they need connecting or not.🕵️ Dad Conspiracy TheoriesFrom “why are socks always disappearing?” to “who keeps moving the thermostat?”—we uncover the truths they don’t want dads to know.🛒 Meijer Breakdown & ReviewIs it a grocery store? A lifestyle? A full-blown dad playground? We deep dive into aisles, deals, and the emotional rollercoaster of going in for milk and leaving with patio furniture.🩳 Underwear: The First Decision of the DayBoxers? Briefs? “Whatever was clean”? We tackle the who, what, when, where, and why dads make this critical morning call like it’s a boardroom decision.🥃 The $250 Bottle of ScotchIs it a treat? A mistake? A “don’t tell your spouse” moment? We discuss when it’s okay to splurge and how to justify it using elite dad math.🌴 Palm Springs 2026 – Dads on VacationSun. Golf. Relaxation. And at least one dad asking, “Should we have brought the kids?” (Answer: absolutely not.)It’s part conspiracy board, part grocery trip, and part midlife vacation planning—served with sarcasm, dad logic, and just enough Scotch to make it all make sense.#TopDadPodcast #DadLife #DadJokes #ParentingComedy #ScotchLife #DadVacation #GroceryRunThanks for listening to the Top Dad Podcast!Don’t forget to subscribe for new episodes, leave a review, and share our podcast with other awesome dads or mediocre dads (seriously, they probably need us the most).... ☑️ Got a question or a topic you want us to cover? Email us at topdadpodcast@gmail.com or follow us on social media for updates and wonderfully crafted dad jokes by going to TopDadpod.com "Stay awesome, dads—because nobody rocks the dad bod on the #1 dad pod like the Top Dads 🫸🫷#topdads #topdadpod
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Sack Lunches, Safety Patrol & the Mr. Destiny Dad Dilemma
Mar 2300:57:07Tap to summarize🎙️ Episode 243 – “Sack Lunches, Safety Patrol & the Mr. Destiny Dad Dilemma”This week on The Top Dad Podcast, the dads lace up their New Balance and enter full Field Trip Dad Mode™.🚌 Field Trip Dad + The Secret Sack Lunch RecipeWe reveal the elite-level dad move: the perfectly engineered sack lunch. Balanced. Efficient. Slightly embarrassing. Possibly legendary.🎒 School Trips with the O.G. Top DadsFrom zoo trips to museum meltdowns, we break down the unspoken hierarchy of chaperones and the one dad who takes attendance way too seriously.💃 Politically Correct DancesSchool dances have evolved… and so have the rules. We unpack the awkward choreography of modern parenting and why dads still can’t clap on beat.🎬 The “Mr. Destiny” ParadoxIf you could go back and redo one dad moment… would you? Or would you just pack a better lunch? A surprisingly deep dive into parenting choices, regret, and perspective — with jokes, obviously.🚸 Parent Safety Patrol (Before School)Reflective vests. Coffee thermos. Traffic cones. The quiet heroes of drop-off chaos.It’s equal parts nostalgia, lunch meat strategy, and dad wisdom — reminding us that sometimes the smallest parenting moments (and sandwiches) matter most.#TopDadPodcast #DadLife #ParentingComedy #FieldTripDad #SchoolDance #ParentingWins #DadJokesThanks for listening to the Top Dad Podcast!Don’t forget to subscribe for new episodes, leave a review, and share our podcast with other awesome dads or mediocre dads (seriously, they probably need us the most).... ☑️ Got a question or a topic you want us to cover? Email us at topdadpodcast@gmail.com or follow us on social media for updates and wonderfully crafted dad jokes by going to TopDadpod.com "Stay awesome, dads—because nobody rocks the dad bod on the #1 dad pod like the Top Dads 🫸🫷#topdads #topdadpod
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Groundhog Gas Tanks & Dad the Taxi Man
Mar 800:55:46Tap to summarize🎙️ Episode 242 – “Groundhog Gas Tanks & Dad the Taxi Man”This week on The Top Dad Podcast, we’re stuck in a parenting time loop… and honestly? It feels suspiciously like Groundhog Day.🐿️ Groundhog Day ShenanigansIs winter over? Is it not? Does it matter when your kid still can’t find their gloves? We break down the annual rodent-based weather report and why dads secretly respect the confidence of a groundhog.🚗 Family Road Trip Do’s & Don’tsPro tip: leave early.Real tip: you will not leave early.We cover snack strategy, bathroom math, backseat negotiations, and why “Are we there yet?” should be legally classified as psychological warfare.🚕 Dad: The Taxi Driver EraPractice. Games. Birthday parties. “Just drop me off here.” We share real-world tips for surviving your new full-time side hustle behind the wheel — including the golden rule: always know where the nearest gas station is.🧠 Kids Give the Best AdviceFrom brutally honest life coaching to accidental wisdom bombs, sometimes your 8-year-old is the motivational speaker you didn’t ask for.It’s road rage, rodent forecasts, and dad-duty driving — all wrapped in laughs, light sarcasm, and a full tank of parenting perspective.Buckle up. This one’s a ride.Thanks for listening to the Top Dad Podcast!Don’t forget to subscribe for new episodes, leave a review, and share our podcast with other awesome dads or mediocre dads (seriously, they probably need us the most).... ☑️ Got a question or a topic you want us to cover? Email us at topdadpodcast@gmail.com or follow us on social media for updates and wonderfully crafted dad jokes by going to TopDadpod.com "Stay awesome, dads—because nobody rocks the dad bod on the #1 dad pod like the Top Dads 🫸🫷#topdads #topdadpod
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Spitball Science, Derby Drama & Dad Joke Disasters
Feb 2700:56:57Tap to summarize🎙️ Episode 241 – “Spitball Science, Derby Drama & Dad Joke Disasters”This week on The Top Dad Podcast, we enter the sacred arena of Dad Engineering™ — where blueprints are optional, but confidence is mandatory.🚗 Pinewood Derby 2026 RecapTop 5 finish, baby. Plus… the legendary Dad Race. Because nothing says “healthy competition” like grown men arguing about graphite and aerodynamics while pretending it’s “for the kids.”🛠️ Spitball Engineering & DesignFrom garage prototypes to full-blown “I saw this on YouTube once” builds, we break down the fine art of making it up as you go.🎉 Gameshow Battle RoomPossibly the greatest holiday party idea ever created. Lights. Buzzers. Competitive Coworkers. What could go wrong?📺 Top Dad’s Top Price Is Right GamesThe most fun a kid could have home sick in the 80s. Plinko? Legendary. Cliffhangers? Emotional trauma. Bob Barker? Parenting icon.😬 When Dad Jokes Go WrongBecause sometimes the punchline doesn’t land… it detonates.It’s part garage workshop, part 80s nostalgia binge, and 100% dad chaos — reminding us that parenting is just engineering with feelings and snacks.#TopDadPodcast #DadLife #PinewoodDerby #DadJokes #ParentingComedy #PriceIsRight #GameshowNight #DadEngineeringThanks for listening to the Top Dad Podcast!Don’t forget to subscribe for new episodes, leave a review, and share our podcast with other awesome dads or mediocre dads (seriously, they probably need us the most).... ☑️ Got a question or a topic you want us to cover? Email us at topdadpodcast@gmail.com or follow us on social media for updates and wonderfully crafted dad jokes by going to TopDadpod.com "Stay awesome, dads—because nobody rocks the dad bod on the #1 dad pod like the Top Dads 🫸🫷#topdads #topdadpod
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Waterparks, Lightbulbs & Dad-level Bright Ideas 💡
Feb 600:55:25Tap to summarize🎙️ Episode 240 – “Waterparks, Lightbulbs & Dad-level Bright Ideas”This week on The Top Dad Podcast, it’s dads on the move, on a mission, and—let’s be honest—a little over their heads.💦 Top Dad Matt goes to the Dells! A splashy adventure full of water slides, overpriced snacks, and the annual reminder that dads are not built for lazy rivers.💡 Top Dad Ken goes crazy with lightbulbs! We’re talking LEDs, lumens, and the kind of home improvement chaos that makes you question your wattage… and your sanity.🚲 Buying a New Bike – The dads break down the tips, tricks, and emotional trauma of helping your kid pick between “cool BMX” and “affordable option Dad actually approves.”🎂 One of the Top Dad Kids turns 7! Because time flies faster than your patience at bedtime.📺 Adventures in Babysitting – Dads take on an 80's classic movie... did Disney+ nerf this movie? Where is the swearing and inappropriate humor we have come to know and love with 80's kids flicks? 🐻 Da Bears… so close! – A heartfelt, mildly delusional segment about hope, heartbreak, and the eternal optimism of Chicago sports fans.It’s waterparks, wattage, and wisdom from two dads who prove every week that parenting is 10% planning and 90% “just wing it.”#TopDadPodcast #DadLife #ParentingComedy #DadJokes #DaBears #WisconsinDells #ParentingFails #BikeDadThanks for listening to the Top Dad Podcast!Don’t forget to subscribe for new episodes, leave a review, and share our podcast with other awesome dads or mediocre dads (seriously, they probably need us the most).... ☑️ Got a question or a topic you want us to cover? Email us at topdadpodcast@gmail.com or follow us on social media for updates and wonderfully crafted dad jokes by going to TopDadpod.com "Stay awesome, dads—because nobody rocks the dad bod on the #1 dad pod like the Top Dads 🫸🫷#topdads #topdadpod
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“Stretch Goals, Small Talk & Mighty Ducks Dad Energy”
Jan 2900:49:11Tap to summarize🎙️ Episode 239 – “Stretch Goals, Small Talk & Mighty Ducks Dad Energy”This week on The Top Dad Podcast, we’re loosening up the hamstrings, the parenting rules, and maybe a few belts.🦆 Mighty Ducks & Gentle Parenting – The dads dive into whether Gordon Bombay would survive modern parenting (“timeout, not penalty box”).🍻 Dads Drinking Tips – From “just one more” to “how did we end up singing Journey again?” we cover the fine art of knowing your limits (and pretending you’re still in your 20s).🎯 Resolutions Recap – Which New Year’s promises survived past January 10th? Let’s just say the gym membership is thriving… in spirit.🧘 Stretching Is My New Best Friend – Turns out the key to aging gracefully is bending over without fear of a three-day recovery.🗣️ Small Talk with the Kids – The underrated skill of pretending to be fascinated by Minecraft lore or slime recipes to teach your kids the art of small talk. It’s part motivational pep talk, part midlife reflection, and all dad chaos—served with laughter, a side of sore hamstrings, and a sprinkle of dad jokes... ok, a lot of dad jokes.#TopDadPodcast #ParentingComedy #DadJokes #MightyDucks #GentleParenting #DadLife #FunnyPodcast #NewYearResolutionsThanks for listening to the Top Dad Podcast!Don’t forget to subscribe for new episodes, leave a review, and share our podcast with other awesome dads or mediocre dads (seriously, they probably need us the most).... ☑️ Got a question or a topic you want us to cover? Email us at topdadpodcast@gmail.com or follow us on social media for updates and wonderfully crafted dad jokes by going to TopDadpod.com "Stay awesome, dads—because nobody rocks the dad bod on the #1 dad pod like the Top Dads 🫸🫷#topdads #topdadpod
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“French Toast & Fresh Starts”
Jan 1800:55:06Tap to summarize🎙️ Episode 238 – “French Toast & Fresh Starts”New year, same dads—slightly less motivated.The Top Dad Podcast kicks off 2026 with a sizzling start (and a sizzling griddle) as we unveil Top Dad Ken’s Secret French Toast Recipe—the perfect mix of carbs, confidence, and questionable measurements.🍞 We talk staycations in the Windy City—Top Dad Matt's trip to the Second City👃 We debate the official dad scent of 2026 (spoiler: it’s somewhere between gasoline and pancake syrup).🎯 And we wrap things up with our Mediocre Dad Resolutions—bold promises like “drink more coffee,” “lose a little weight,” and “finally fix that one drawer.”It’s the perfect blend of breakfast wisdom, dad logic, and half-hearted self-improvement—because if you can’t laugh at your resolutions, you’re not doing them right.#TopDadPodcast #DadJokes #ParentingComedy #FrenchToast #DadResolutions #ChicagoDads #Staycation #FunnyPodcastThanks for listening to the Top Dad Podcast!Don’t forget to subscribe for new episodes, leave a review, and share our podcast with other awesome dads or mediocre dads (seriously, they probably need us the most).... ☑️ Got a question or a topic you want us to cover? Email us at topdadpodcast@gmail.com or follow us on social media for updates and wonderfully crafted dad jokes by going to TopDadpod.com "Stay awesome, dads—because nobody rocks the dad bod on the #1 dad pod like the Top Dads 🫸🫷#topdads #topdadpod
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Band Camp, Indy’s Easter Eggs & the Watch List Finale
Jan 200:47:31Tap to summarize🎙️ Episode 237 – “Band Camp, Indy’s Easter Eggs & the Watch List Finale”This week on The Top Dad Podcast, we’re closing out the year with brass, class, and a touch of dad sass.🎺 Middle School Band Breakdown – Because nothing tests a parent’s love like 37 trombones playing “Jingle Bells” slightly off-key.🕵️♂️ Top Secret Easter Eggs – The dads decode hidden gems from Indiana Jones and Top Gun: Maverick while admitting they’ll never look that cool in a fedora or flight suit.🎄 It’s a Wonderful Life… Revisited – We watch the Christmas classic as adults and realize George Bailey wasn’t a saint—he was just a tired dad holding it together with coffee and hope.⌚ Top Dad Top Watches for Christmas – From digital nostalgia to midlife crisis luxury, we’re ranking the best wrist candy for dads who “just need to know the time.”🙏 End of Year Thank-Yous! – A big shoutout to all our listeners, fellow dads, and snack suppliers who made 2025 a year worth laughing through.It’s part reflection, part chaos, and 100% dad energy—the perfect way to wrap up the year.#TopDadPodcast #DadJokes #ParentingComedy #ItsAWonderfulLife #MiddleSchoolBand #IndianaJones #TopGun #DadsWithWatches #EndOfYearReflectionThanks for listening to the Top Dad Podcast!Don’t forget to subscribe for new episodes, leave a review, and share our podcast with other awesome dads or mediocre dads (seriously, they probably need us the most).... ☑️ Got a question or a topic you want us to cover? Email us at topdadpodcast@gmail.com or follow us on social media for updates and wonderfully crafted dad jokes by going to TopDadpod.com "Stay awesome, dads—because nobody rocks the dad bod on the #1 dad pod like the Top Dads 🫸🫷#topdads #topdadpod
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Shots, Super Coaches & Sit, Ubu, Sit
Dec 2700:54:14Tap to summarize🎙️ Episode 236 – “Shots, Super Coaches & Sit, Ubu, Sit”This week on the Top Dad Podcast, we’re bringing the party favors, the pep talks, and the parenting wisdom—just don’t expect them in equal measure.🎂 We start with Birthday Party Magic—aka how to survive a sugar tornado and still smile for the photo. Then, it’s onto Rec League Chaos, where we discuss how to deal with “Super Coaches,” those sideline superheroes who think every 8-year-old game is the World Series.🥃 Next, we debate the perfect time to take “a shot” (emotionally, parentally, or tequila-ly—we’ll let you decide).💡 We also resurrect Doctor Spock for some old-school parenting advice and close out with a heated debate on the Top 5 TV Dogs of All Time. (Spoiler: Air Bud is athletic, but Wishbone’s got range.)It’s equal parts pep talk, therapy session, and dog show—served dad-style.Thanks for listening to the Top Dad Podcast!Don’t forget to subscribe for new episodes, leave a review, and share our podcast with other awesome dads or mediocre dads (seriously, they probably need us the most).... ☑️ Got a question or a topic you want us to cover? Email us at topdadpodcast@gmail.com or follow us on social media for updates and wonderfully crafted dad jokes by going to TopDadpod.com "Stay awesome, dads—because nobody rocks the dad bod on the #1 dad pod like the Top Dads 🫸🫷#topdads #topdadpod
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