We have Daystar's Sissy Goff joining Dadville this week to help us navigate the tricky world of being a girl dad. Oh boy, will those middle-school years be tough! Sissy dishes out solid, practical advice on how giving kids too much power will lead to insecurity, when (and how) to pay more attention, and how to just absorb the love.  Thanks to our sponsors! Butcher Box - Get 2 lbs of free-range, organic chicken breasts for free in every order when you sign up at butcherbox.com/DADVILLE and...

We've achieved peak dad-centricity with this week's guest. Taylor “Dude Dad” Calmus has been described as an author (he is), an actor (he was), and “that guy from that video” (he is). He catches up with the fellas to dig into his new book, A Dude’s Guide to Baby Size: What to Expect and How to Prep for Dads-to-Be, how to deal with “active hogs", and what it takes to keep your dad style on point.  Thanks to our sponsors! Manscaped - Head to manscaped.com and get 20% off AND free shipping...

Not only is today's guest a world-class songwriter who has cuts with everyone in Nashville, but he's an inventor who has focused on helping revolutionize the wheelchair industry. Barry Dean sits down with the fellas to go deep on his history, why he moved to Nashville, and his new projects centered around making life better for those in wheelchairs. Thanks to our sponsors! Lectric eBikes - Go to lectricebikes.com and get $100 off any eBike purchase. Better Help -  Our listeners get 10% off...

After literally years in the making we finally have MercyMe's Bart Millard joing the fellas in Dadville. Bart talks about the band's sudden DIY fame, the time Amy Grant almost recorded his biggest hit, and the unbelievable story of turning one of his songs into a hit movie. Thanks to our sponsors! Manscaped - Get 20% off and free shipping by going to manscaped.com and use the code DADVILLE Caraway - Visit carawayhome.com/dadville to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off...

Barrett Ward is one of the most fashionable guests we’ve ever had. Not because of his keen sense of style, but more because of the work he does with ABLE, which is an incredible lifestyle brand that aims to end generational poverty. Dig is as he discusses his time living in Ethiopia, his early years in Indiana, and how to turn work off when he gets home.  Thanks to our sponsors! Outschool - Head to outschool.com/dadville to save $15 on your child’s first class. Butcher Box - Sign up today at...

What does it take to play in an arena-filling rock band and be present for your kids? Luckily, needtobreathe's Bear Rinehart is our guest this week and he's able to answer that exact question. He also gives out a GENIUS idea on how to share more stories with your kids. Thanks to our sponsors! GoodKind - Visit goodkind.shop and use the code DADVILLE at checkout for 20% off a Sabbath Box. Express VPN - Visit expressvpn.com/dadville and get three extra months for free. Athletic Greens - Get...

Matthew West is many things. He's a singer/songwriter, author, podcaster, husband, and father. However, he is not a professional baseball player. In this week's episode we dig into his backstory, talk about raising teenagers, and what to do when you go shark diving without a cage.  Check out Matthew's new book, The God Who Stays: Life Looks Different with Him by Your Side here:...

This week we bring in Dadville's official college football czar, Kirk Herbstreit, to not only help Jon brush up on things before the season, but also to share his story. Kirk dives into how he makes a point to listen to his kids, dealing with other sports parents, and how he worked through difficult times with his own father. Thanks to our sponsor! Caraway - Visit carawayhome.com/dadville to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchase.

Dave is at his most vulnerable this week as he opens up his Notes app (Dave's Diary of Funny) and shares some thoughts that make him giggle. Jon is along for the ride as well when the duo discusses aggressive power walkers, parental occupations, and the best cereal in the world.  Thanks to our sponsors! Manscaped - Get 20% off and free shipping with the code DADVILLE at manscaped.com Butcher Box - Sign up today at butcherbox.com/dadville and use code DADVILLE to get 1 pack of free bacon in...

The mayor is back! David Thomas is to Dadville as Steve Martin is to SNL. Every time David graces us with his presence we become smarter. In today's episode we cover his 2(!) new books, managing tech with your kids, and having difficult conversations about tragedy.  Thanks to our sponsors! Express VPN - Visit ExpressVPN.com/dadville and you can get an extra 3 months FREE on a one-year package. Methodical Coffee - Visit methodicalcoffee.com for more information and use the discount code...

There is a 100-percent guarantee that you will become a better cook simply by listening to this podcast. Jeff Mauro is a chef, TV personality, comedian, musician, and all-around fun dude. He brings his love of all things food to Dadville and dishes out a handful of pro tips that you can put into your culinary toolkit today! Thanks to our sponsors! Manscaped - Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code DADVILLE at Manscaped.com Athletic Greens - Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE...

Andrew Peterson is a musician, songwriter, author, and a dozen other incredible things. He joins Dadville to talk about his early days, how some of his professional failures opened new doors, and he breaks some BIG news about his forthcoming TV series based on his famed books, The Wingfeather Saga.  Thanks to our Sponsors! That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs - Christian author and speaker Annie F. Downs shares with you some of her favorite things: new books, faith conversations,...

We should have a giggle warning on this one. Comedian and author Dustin Nickerson makes his way to Dadville to talk about his latest book, How to Be Married (To Melissa), and what it takes to be a working standup comic. He also discusses the need for approval from strangers, why doing standup is the most intense form of public speaking, and so much more. Buckle up, it's time to laugh. Thanks to our sponsors! Epic Will - Go to epicwill.com today and get your family protected. Use the code...

Happy Father's Day from That Sounds Fun Network & Dadville! Today we have a special bonus episode to share with you celebrating dads & all we love about them. In this episode, hosts from all different That Sounds Fun Network shows -- including us -- share what we love about our dads/and advice about being a dad. ALSO! Our friends over at Storyworth are giving away TWO free subscriptions for our TSF Network listeners! To enter: visit thatsoundsfunnetwork.com & enter your email in...

This is it. Our collective holiday is finally here! Today in Dadville we turn the mics over to you and take your questions, texts, and voicemails. And Dadville Nation, you understood the assignment. Email us your best dad stories: [email protected] Call or text us if that works better: 615-295-8936 Thanks to our sponsors! Magic Spoon - Go magicspoon.com/dadville to grab a custom bundle of cereal! And be sure to use our promo code DADVILLE at checkout to save five dollars off your...

We aren't going to pretend that this is just another episode of Dadville, because it's not. Bruce Hornsby is here. Can we just let that last sentence soak in a bit? BH (can we call him that?) is a seminal influence on the fellas and they go deep on his history of being discovered by Michael McDonald, recording with Bonnie Raitt, beating Allen Iverson, and so much more. This is an instant HOF episode of Dadville. Email us your best dad stories: [email protected] Call or text us if that...

Dadville keeps things in the family this week with an episode where Jon asks Dave (and himself) some of our generation’s most intriguing questions. Regrets? They’ve had a few. Biting your nails? Maybe a trip to Africa would help. Ice cream before noon? Tune in to find out.  Email us your best dad stories: [email protected] Call or text us if that works better: 615-295-8936 Thanks to our sponsors! Manscaped - Get 20% Off AND free shipping with the code DADVILLE at...

This week we have the first American Idol champion to take a trip to Dadville. If all you know about Kris Allen is that he won American Idol, then wait until you hear this episode. Kris walks us through his insane audition process for American Idol, getting used to sudden and extreme fame, and why he still plays viola. Email us your best dad stories: [email protected] Call or text us if that works better: 615-295-8936 Thanks to our sponsors! StoryWorth – Save 10% on your first...

Big hero vibes on this week's Dadville. Bassist Nathan East has recorded, played, or toured with nearly every major musical artist over the last 30 years (even Jon!) In this episode he shares a few truly unbelievable stories from his career and rightfully brags about his incredibly talented twins. Email us your best dad stories: [email protected] Call or text us if that works better: 615-295-8936 Thanks to our sponsors! Magic Spoon – Get your next delicious bowl of guilt-free cereal...

Our guest this week is Craig Melvin, who is a co-host of the Today Show and the author of Pops: Learning to Be a Son and a Father. Craig opens up about his complicated history with his father, how he unplugs from the 24/7 news cycle, and what's it like when James Brown's anastesia is still lingering during a live interview.  Thanks to our sponsors! ButcherBox — Sign up at butcherbox.com/dadville and get 2 lbs of ground beef free in every order for the life of your membership. Chime — Get...

Are they related? No. Are they brothers? Yes. Worship duo Shane and Shane join the party and spill the details on how a young Dave Barnes accosted them with a CD. Also, they give advice for dads of teenage daughters, demystify the “triple strum,” and so much more. Email us your best dad stories: [email protected] Call or text us if that works better: 615-295-8936 Thanks to our sponsors! Athletic Greens — Go to athleticgreens.com/dadville to get a FREE 1 year supply of...

Where do we even begin? This week in Dadville there's a bona fide musical hero in our midst. Steven Curtis Chapman has won about every award and honor you could imagine and joins the fellas to talk about being discovered by Bill Gaither, a rather momentus trip to Africa, and shares incredible wisdom that was born out of unspeakable tragedy.  Thanks to our sponsors! Magic Spoon — Get your next delicious bowl of guilt-free cereal at magicspoon.com/dadville and use the code DADVILLE to save...

LANY drummer (and Jon McLaughlin band alumni) Jake Goss rolls through Dadville this week to talk about his journey as a drummer and a relatively new father. He goes deep on the origins of his super-hip band, the story of meeting his wife, and some of the best bad-gig stories you've ever heard. Thanks to our sponsors! Ultimate Ears - Ultimate Ears offers a 30-day money-back guarantee. Plus, you’ll get free shipping, free returns, and a 1-year warranty. Use promo code DADVILLE at ue.com/fits...

Dave's old college buddy, Brandon Heath, is the latest visitor to Dadville. Even after all these years, Brandon drops a few nuggets that even Dave was unaware of. Plus, they talk about early brushes with Chris Gaines, life as a movie extra, and the inherent power of "Hammer" pants. Thanks to our sponsors! ButcherBox - Sign up at ButcherBox.com/DADVILLE and get 2lbs. of ground beef free in every order for the life of your membership. Chime - Applying for a free account takes less than 2...