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“I identify so strongly with Thomas when he talks about how difficult it is sometimes to manage personal feelings of stress vs making sure your kids are having a good time. Anytime I go out to do something with my kids, my biggest concern is that I’m not going to be able to handle whatever it is...”Read full review »
KelleyBooks via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/13/24
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“My partner and I have no intention of having children but I love this show. It’s not just about being Dads but about navigating familial issues in general. I’m a huge fan of these guys and all their other shows. Always willing to listen to the things these guys and the others in their orbit!”
Bammybomb via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/14/24
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“I’m a childfree woman, and I still love this podcast. The way that at least on person throws the other two off completely every episode brings me immense joy. All three hosts have charm and chemistry between each other that makes me smile while listening.”
Melissadoesmath via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/01/24
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“Mr. McKenna was speaking of FRESH SHROOMS. That's around 7 grams dried. Trust me, it will take you off the planet. Especially todays strains.”Read full review »
Asciguy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/26/24
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“Great show, about progressive fathers. Was the start to listening to the rest of their podcasts. Great balance of humor and topics that are growth focused. Enjoyable and thoughtful.”
Beerman Dave via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/04/24
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“I am a child-free woman, yet this is my favorite podcast.”
Chelsa O. via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/16/24
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“Tom, Thomas and Eli give a serious look at being dads, husbands and men with humour. It may take a few episodes to fully understand all their references but keep with it.
The best most robust discussion comes when their opinions don’t match. Take monogamy as an example.
Fully recommend for...”Read full review »
Jakeryder via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/26/24
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“…and I’m not a dad. I’m going through the backlog and listening to every single episode. Each one has at least a single nugget of truth or wisdom that I can apply to my life, even as a woman without children. Often there’s humor, sometimes childhood anecdotes, and frequently there are...”Read full review »
dewdropslytherpuff via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/10/24
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“This podcast isn’t just for parents or Dads. I’m neither a dad nor a parent (I’m female) and I love listening to this show. So many of their discussions is relatable in some way. I like how between the 3 of them there is a variant of backgrounds and morals (though often their morals align) This...”Read full review »
Angelbrat3 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/27/23
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“It took me several episodes to figure out but this is a podcast where three slightly effeminate adult men have a political range from left to far left and are completely oblivious to how narrow their perspectives are. You might hear “toxic masculinity” a half dozen time and they’ll talk about not...”Read full review »
CT2076 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/08/23
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“A great show (at times) for positive masculinity; whether you’re a dad or not, you get a great discussion each episode. It’s made me examine how toxic I was brought up and basically I feel like Thomas’s dad and my own shared the exact same parenting styles. When the guys are good, they’re...”Read full review »
BG45 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/06/23
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“Hosts are extremely funny, but I had to unsubscribe. This last episode of hand-wringing about teaching a child how to defend themselves from a hypothetical attack left me cold. Tom sounded honestly unhinged. He is clearly not thinking rationally about the risk of a violent encounter in America...”Read full review »
Don't limeades via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/23/23
Surprised to find my favourite pod. I didn’t think something so wholesome could be so insanely funny
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“As a non-Dad, I wasn’t especially interested in this show when I heard the premise, but I love Eli, Thomas and Tom from their own shows, so eventually I thought I’d listen. I am now addicted to it. I think I was expecting banter about kids that I couldn’t quite relate to, but it’s about a lot...”Read full review »
Matt K 86 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/15/23
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“A good funny podcast that makes you think and hear other opinions. As a child from a broken home and with a young kid of my own I’ve really enjoyed hearing the topics and differing perspectives, and some topics have hit close to home!”
Loki610 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
07/30/23
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“Eli is the funniest person in podcasting and has no ego. Tom is Ron Swanson but liberal. Thomas is somewhere in between and often uses the podcast to process his painful upbringing, which usually works. The three of them can sometimes drag each other so far left that it approaches “apologizing...”Read full review »
CenPenHawkFan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/23/23
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“According to a recent episode, 2/3 of these dads employ nanny services. I’m not really sure that a genuine parent will find much value in their input. Sometimes the show has been kinda funny, but the hosts spend most of the time whining about trivial difficulties. The show seems superficial, and...”Read full review »
blckmtlfrvr via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/03/23
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“Can’t make it though a full episode. Parts are funny, not a regular listener because it’s just not that on the ball.”
Soccergirldoodlecass via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/18/23
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“I’ve listened to numerous episodes because it’s refreshing to hear white men attempting to do the work of being good humans, spouses, and parents. I do have to take a long pause sometimes though for 2 reasons:
1. I hit overload with one of the hosts just constantly interrupting the other 2 and...”Read full review »
Dldlse via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/11/23
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“Adventures in moving, adventures in sports memorabilia. In which Eli does the most spot-on impression of Thomas. I listened to it at least five times!!! I’m still gasp laughing!”
pilateskristen via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/09/23
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“Hits all the marks!
Funny, Irreverent, Insightful, Touching, Informative, Candid, on and on.
Thanks for making this guys!”
SquietPaw via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/31/23
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“Please don’t talk about sports cause you don’t know nothing about it love the podcast
But when it comes to sports you are not qualified thank you”
kgd at t via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/10/23
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“Seriously, not even a dad and it’s great. As a teacher, appreciate the diverse insights into interacting with young kids. Tomorrow, we’re doing a lesson about where the dog is buried. Kidding.”
G. Gilmann via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/29/23
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“It’s a great podcast. The commercials are jarring, but I understand. It’s two really funny and fun interesting guys, and one that thinks he is and talks over the others while they are patient.”
Skeptical Keith via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/14/23
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“Have listened to Tom on cognitive dissonance and Eli on god awful movies for years, and I really enjoy this show. The only critique I have is Thomas Smith’s tendency to monopolize, talk over, or bring up a quick story that ends up being 5 side tangents and half the show. I would love to hear more...”Read full review »
kemmer13 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/31/23
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“Eli is my favorite”
Guacamole_Jon via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/25/23
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“I’ve listened to all 3 of the guys for over ten years and when this project was announced felt a bit meh about the premise. I was so wrong! May be my favourite of all their podcasts. Brilliantly done.”
Capeycapers via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/24/23
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“Beating a opossum to death with a shovel isn’t the hilarious story they think it is”
Teresa Gomez via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/20/23
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“All three of these guys are helping me to have a better, and more modern approach to being a dad. I definitely enjoy this podcast, and look forward to every new episode so far.
On the episode about couples fighting, I relate to Eli so much through the whole episode”
Zomfibame via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/10/23
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“Dear old dads is a great podcast. I recommend it to my own dad. Thank you for a great podcast”
integritymatt via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/23/23
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“This has quickly become one of my favorite podcasts. I love all three hosts on their other shows, but they make a great group with amazing chemistry. The show is hysterically funny while being both really insightful and heartwarming. I am a mom, but I absolutely love this show and recommend to...”Read full review »
randibornstein via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/11/23
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“I’ve listened to this pod and was a paid subscriber for the better part of a year, but given Thomas and Eli’s complicity with Andrew Torrez and his prolific alleged sexual assaults, I don’t think either of them should be giving any kind of advice about parenting or in general this world. Listen...”Read full review »
Bad Wolf 197321 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/11/23
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“This is my favorite podcast. I love all of your other podcasts. Tom, Cecil, and the Puzzle in a thunderstorm crew are all brilliant and I’m heartbroken to hear about the other shows from Thomas which i also had loved.... But this is magic guys. The three of you have the best chemestry I’ve ever...”Read full review »
Stevil bang on the drum via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/11/23
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“This trio goes above and beyond with their depth of what it means to be a father, what masculinity is and what it can be, and how to speak to your children. They discover through self-reflection their own acheivements and failings as parents, husbands, and men.”
CaffeineTripp via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/10/23
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“This has become my new favorite podcast. They are a great mix of personalities and backgrounds. They have conversations about real and meaningful subjects. Even if you aren’t a dad it’s a great listen. I became a patron right away!”
Lothadriel via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/10/23
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“I listened to the first 17 episodes, and I'm unsure if I'm going to continue.
First off, I really started out liking the show. It's hard to come by a podcast where dad's talk about parenting, while also not spouting problematic rhetoric and being inclusive. So that's great...”Read full review »
Brian4815 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/08/23
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“There’s just so much love and good intent! I learn so much from them”
MeOnEharmony via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/20/23
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“I’m a fan of all the podcasts you do but this one has a genuine sweetness to it that is very touching. I’m a mom and a grandma and I love to hear your more contemporary ideas about dadding. Thank you for all you do.”
Julie yoga via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/09/23
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“I really love this show even though I am not a parent yet. It’s hilarious and empathetic at the same time. Just one note, sometimes it feels a teeny bit like Thomas is hogging the conversation which is a bummer because each of you have great diverse perspectives. Anyway, keep making great content!”
194!:)3);); via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/22/22
“An honest, deep dive into fatherhood and it’s joys and challenges, “manhood”, “masculinity”, and their experiences with their own parents, these guys provide consistently interesting and variable stories and takes while all being understanding, empathetic human beings, putting themselves out...”Read full review »
Widdle twiddle via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/16/22
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“Other, more politically centred podcasts hosted by Eli, Thomas and Tom often induce me with profound existential dread. This collaboration is a much needed ray of hope. Even though I’m not a dad the thoughtfulness, love and sheer joy they constantly show makes me look differently at my own...”Read full review »
Anthropocene's reviewer via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/10/22
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“i’m a young(ish) woman with literally zero desire or intention of ever parenting a child, and this is one of my absolute favorite podcasts. these guys are hysterical and brilliant; and, not to get too meta, but this show is kind of a mining operation into the depths of the human condition shown...”Read full review »
kristenmaybe_ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/09/22
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“I have listened to every single episode yet I Can not fathom how much of it kinda makes me want to DANCE”
loifhvgtfhjbvftubvchjvdjg via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/02/22
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“I’ve been a fan of all three hosts’ work for almost 10years now, and I’m so grateful for this latest collaboration. Their stories and insights feel fleshed out and relevant to parenting today, and their humor is a balm. Thank you for another worthwhile project—I hope it stays around for a long,...”Read full review »
VillainbyNecessity via Apple Podcasts ·
Netherlands ·
09/26/22
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“Love having 3 takes on issues and my personal views are matching up with different people all the time. Please don’t stop - don’t know if it makes me a better dad but I love discussing the issues (in my head) with you”
jvangelder via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/19/22
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“Can relate. Take your goddamn pain meds.”
Joire de Vivre via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/08/22
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“I’m not a dad, I’m not even a mom, but I had a dad once a long, long, long time ago. I love this podcast because I love humor, honesty and humanity.”
carpet33950 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/07/22
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“I started out loving this, but things took a horrifying turn as the astonishing extent of Eli’s privilege became apparent. He’s joked about “quitting society” before and it’s clearly not a joke - his plan for dealing with just about everything is opting out. School, jobs, risks, responsibilities,...”Read full review »
WWSmith via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/26/22
“Eli, Thomas and Tom are like the three Dad’s I never had. I love these guys and am shocked at how much I can connect with them based on their messed up childhoods.”
Rif's iTunes via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/24/22
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