Dad Mode Podcast

Christmas time, homeboy. There's nothing cuter than when a parent or grandparent gets a gift from a little child. I talk about that process and the importance of showing kids that it truly is better to give than receive during the holidays. Be a Man. Be a Father. Go #DadMode. An Andy Carlson Joint. Follow us on Twitter @DadModePod https://twitter.com/dadmodepod Visit the Website: http://DadModePod.com Subscribe to the show on iTunes! http://dadmodepod.com/itunes Stitcher! http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/andy-carlson-2/dad-mode-pod iHeart Radio! http://www.iheart.com/show/263-Dad-Mode-Podcast/ YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE3fBUpcgvvj4K7wch4VD5Q Like us on Facebook: http://dadmodepod.com/facebook Common Sense Parenting in a Politically Correct World Music for the Dad Mode Podcast is created by & produced by deeB. To hear more of his tracks, check out http://soundcloud.com/deeb  

We got Margaret a Build-a-Bear unicorn. Recap the adventures! Be a Man. Be a Father. Go #DadMode. An Andy Carlson Joint. Follow us on Twitter @DadModePod https://twitter.com/dadmodepod Visit the Website: http://DadModePod.com Subscribe to the show on iTunes! http://dadmodepod.com/itunes Stitcher! http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/andy-carlson-2/dad-mode-pod iHeart Radio! http://www.iheart.com/show/263-Dad-Mode-Podcast/ YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE3fBUpcgvvj4K7wch4VD5Q Like us on Facebook: http://dadmodepod.com/facebook Common Sense Parenting in a Politically Correct World Music for the Dad Mode Podcast is created by & produced by deeB. To hear more of his tracks, check out http://soundcloud.com/deeb    

I'm fully prepared for my calendar to revolve around kid activities for the next two decades. Uncle Nick (@nickasun) and I chat about what I hope Mugsy gets into (swimming, music, art, basketball, gymnastics, soccer) and what I hope she avoids (hockey). Plus the benefits kids learn from sticking it out when times get tough and also the upside of quitting (only after the ole college try though). Be a Man. Be a Father. Go #DadMode. An Andy Carlson Joint. Follow us on Twitter @DadModePod https://twitter.com/dadmodepod Visit the Website: http://DadModePod.com Subscribe to the show on iTunes! http://dadmodepod.com/itunes Stitcher! http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/andy-carlson-2/dad-mode-pod iHeart Radio! http://www.iheart.com/show/263-Dad-Mode-Podcast/ YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE3fBUpcgvvj4K7wch4VD5Q Like us on Facebook: http://dadmodepod.com/facebook Common Sense Parenting in a Politically Correct World Music for the Dad Mode Podcast is created by & produced by deeB. To hear more of his track

Thoughts on bringing young kids to weddings and also bubble baths! Be a Man. Be a Father. Go #DadMode. An Andy Carlson Joint. Follow us on Twitter @DadModePod https://twitter.com/dadmodepod Visit the Website: http://DadModePod.com Subscribe to the show on iTunes! http://dadmodepod.com/itunes Stitcher! http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/andy-carlson-2/dad-mode-pod iHeart Radio! http://www.iheart.com/show/263-Dad-Mode-Podcast/ YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE3fBUpcgvvj4K7wch4VD5Q Like us on Facebook: http://dadmodepod.com/facebook Common Sense Parenting in a Politically Correct World Music for the Dad Mode Podcast is created by & produced by deeB. To hear more of his tracks, check out http://soundcloud.com/deeb    

Margaret started preschool this week. WHERE HAS THE TIME GONE?!?!?! Be a Man. Be a Father. Go #DadMode. An Andy Carlson Joint. Follow us on Twitter @DadModePod https://twitter.com/dadmodepod Visit the Website: http://DadModePod.com Subscribe to the show on iTunes! http://dadmodepod.com/itunes Stitcher! http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/andy-carlson-2/dad-mode-pod iHeart Radio! http://www.iheart.com/show/263-Dad-Mode-Podcast/ YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE3fBUpcgvvj4K7wch4VD5Q Like us on Facebook: http://dadmodepod.com/facebook Common Sense Parenting in a Politically Correct World Music for the Dad Mode Podcast is created by & produced by deeB. To hear more of his tracks, check out http://soundcloud.com/deeb    

Facebook is the worst cesspool of over-sharing narcissists on the planet (although it is nice to see your high school classmates get fat). Having children turns that narcissis dial up to 11. Andy and Uncle Nick talk about the Facebook Parent Pandemic, loose guidelines for acceptable posting, and why some parents are the absolute WORST. (Spoiler: It involves making an account for your newborn and posting from THEIR perspective….) Be a Man. Be a Father. Go #DadMode. An Andy Carlson Joint. Follow us on Twitter @DadModePod https://twitter.com/dadmodepod Visit the Website: http://DadModePod.com Subscribe to the show on iTunes! http://dadmodepod.com/itunes Stitcher! http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/andy-carlson-2/dad-mode-pod iHeart Radio! http://www.iheart.com/show/263-Dad-Mode-Podcast/ YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE3fBUpcgvvj4K7wch4VD5Q Like us on Facebook: http://dadmodepod.com/facebook Common Sense Parenting in a Politically Correct World Music for the Dad Mode Podcast is created by & produced

It's back to school shopping time and we started a new tradition with Margaret to teach her how to pay-it-forward and be of service to others.  Be a Man. Be a Father. Go #DadMode. An Andy Carlson Joint. Follow us on Twitter @DadModePod https://twitter.com/dadmodepod Visit the Website: http://DadModePod.com Subscribe to the show on iTunes! http://dadmodepod.com/itunes Stitcher! http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/andy-carlson-2/dad-mode-pod iHeart Radio! http://www.iheart.com/show/263-Dad-Mode-Podcast/ YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE3fBUpcgvvj4K7wch4VD5Q Like us on Facebook: http://dadmodepod.com/facebook Common Sense Parenting in a Politically Correct World Music for the Dad Mode Podcast is created by & produced by deeB. To hear more of his tracks, check out http://soundcloud.com/deeb    

What am I going to tell Mugsy when her goldfish dies? Or one of her puppy brothers moves on? Or when she (inevitably) kills the class hamster? Or when great-uncle Ezekiel buys the farm? Teaching kids about death, dying, and the afterlife (if that’s your thing) is an equal parts awkward and necessary task as a parent. I discuss with Uncle Nick (@nickasun) what The Wife and my plan of action will be. Be a Man. Be a Father. Go #DadMode. An Andy Carlson Joint. Follow us on Twitter @DadModePod https://twitter.com/dadmodepod Visit the Website: http://DadModePod.com Subscribe to the show on iTunes! http://dadmodepod.com/itunes Stitcher! http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/andy-carlson-2/dad-mode-pod iHeart Radio! http://www.iheart.com/show/263-Dad-Mode-Podcast/ YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE3fBUpcgvvj4K7wch4VD5Q Like us on Facebook: http://dadmodepod.com/facebook Common Sense Parenting in a Politically Correct World Music for the Dad Mode Podcast is created by & produced by deeB. To hear more of his t

Day care is necessary. Day care is also really effing expensive and can vary WILDLY in terms of quality. I chat with Uncle Nick (@nickasun) about our initial foray into the world of day care, the pros and cons of other people taking care of your kid, and what our options are for watching lil Mugsy during the day. Be a Man. Be a Father. Go #DadMode. An Andy Carlson Joint. Follow us on Twitter @DadModePod https://twitter.com/dadmodepod Visit the Website: http://DadModePod.com Subscribe to the show on iTunes! http://dadmodepod.com/itunes Stitcher! http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/andy-carlson-2/dad-mode-pod iHeart Radio! http://www.iheart.com/show/263-Dad-Mode-Podcast/ YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE3fBUpcgvvj4K7wch4VD5Q Like us on Facebook: http://dadmodepod.com/facebook Common Sense Parenting in a Politically Correct World Music for the Dad Mode Podcast is created by & produced by deeB. To hear more of his tracks, check out http://soundcloud.com/deeb  

Sports is a great for bonding with your kids. BUT. If your teams are terrible and heartbreaking (like my Minnesota Vikings), should I push for my kid to join me and share the bond or encourage them to find teams and sports that will be easier on the soul? This episode is presented by Keeps: The Easiest Way to Keep the Hair You Have. Go to http://keeps.com/dadmode for your first month of treatment FREE. Be a Man. Be a Father. Go #DadMode. An Andy Carlson Joint. Follow us on Twitter @DadModePod https://twitter.com/dadmodepod Visit the Website: http://DadModePod.com Subscribe to the show on iTunes! http://dadmodepod.com/itunes Stitcher! http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/andy-carlson-2/dad-mode-pod iHeart Radio! http://www.iheart.com/show/263-Dad-Mode-Podcast/ YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE3fBUpcgvvj4K7wch4VD5Q Like us on Facebook: http://dadmodepod.com/facebook Common Sense Parenting in a Politically Correct World Music for the Dad Mode Podcast is created by & produced by deeB. To hear more of h

The 10th anniversary of my dad passing away happened this week. We talk about the decade gone and what missing a grandma means. This episode is presented by Keeps: The Easiest Way to Keep the Hair You Have. Go to http://keeps.com/dadmode for your first month of treatment FREE. Be a Man. Be a Father. Go #DadMode. An Andy Carlson Joint. Follow us on Twitter @DadModePod https://twitter.com/dadmodepod Visit the Website: http://DadModePod.com Subscribe to the show on iTunes! http://dadmodepod.com/itunes Stitcher! http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/andy-carlson-2/dad-mode-pod iHeart Radio! http://www.iheart.com/show/263-Dad-Mode-Podcast/ YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE3fBUpcgvvj4K7wch4VD5Q Like us on Facebook: http://dadmodepod.com/facebook Common Sense Parenting in a Politically Correct World Music for the Dad Mode Podcast is created by & produced by deeB. To hear more of his tracks, check out http://soundcloud.com/deeb

Margaret is getting into the "Have to Wear a Disney Princess Dress Every Day" Phase. I don't mind and think it's pretty fun! This episode is presented by Keeps: The Easiest Way to Keep the Hair You Have. Go to http://keeps.com/dadmode for your first month of treatment FREE. Be a Man. Be a Father. Go #DadMode. An Andy Carlson Joint. Follow us on Twitter @DadModePod https://twitter.com/dadmodepod Visit the Website: http://DadModePod.com Subscribe to the show on iTunes! http://dadmodepod.com/itunes Stitcher! http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/andy-carlson-2/dad-mode-pod iHeart Radio! http://www.iheart.com/show/263-Dad-Mode-Podcast/ YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE3fBUpcgvvj4K7wch4VD5Q Like us on Facebook: http://dadmodepod.com/facebook Common Sense Parenting in a Politically Correct World Music for the Dad Mode Podcast is created by & produced by deeB. To hear more of his tracks, check out http://soundcloud.com/deeb  

The infamous Shea in Irving (@sheainirving) - of Dan Patrick Show fame - drops in to talk newborn daughters and not conforming to societal norms. Also football. This episode is presented by Keeps: The Easiest Way to Keep the Hair You Have. Go to http://keeps.com/dadmode for your first month of treatment FREE. Be a Man. Be a Father. Go #DadMode. An Andy Carlson Joint. Follow us on Twitter @DadModePod https://twitter.com/dadmodepod Visit the Website: http://DadModePod.com Subscribe to the show on iTunes! http://dadmodepod.com/itunes Stitcher! http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/andy-carlson-2/dad-mode-pod iHeart Radio! http://www.iheart.com/show/263-Dad-Mode-Podcast/ YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE3fBUpcgvvj4K7wch4VD5Q Like us on Facebook: http://dadmodepod.com/facebook Common Sense Parenting in a Politically Correct World Music for the Dad Mode Podcast is created by & produced by deeB. To hear more of his tracks, check out http://soundcloud.com/deeb  

Uncle Nick (@nickasun) makes his triumphant return as we talk about the importance of kids in the neighborhood while your kid is growing up, our experiences with neighborhood friends, how a parent can possibly influence who our prodigies hang around with (outside of moving), and why East of Dale St. in St. Paul is like the forest in "The Village". This episode is presented by Keeps: The Easiest Way to Keep the Hair You Have. Go to http://keeps.com/dadmode for your first month of treatment FREE. Be a Man. Be a Father. Go #DadMode. An Andy Carlson Joint. Follow us on Twitter @DadModePod https://twitter.com/dadmodepod Visit the Website: http://DadModePod.com Subscribe to the show on iTunes! http://dadmodepod.com/itunes Stitcher! http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/andy-carlson-2/dad-mode-pod iHeart Radio! http://www.iheart.com/show/263-Dad-Mode-Podcast/ YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE3fBUpcgvvj4K7wch4VD5Q Like us on Facebook: http://dadmodepod.com/facebook Common Sense Parenting in a Politically Correc

Sleep. The Holy Grail of new parents. We want our babies to have it and the parents crave more of it. I talk with Uncle Nick (@nickasun) about how The Wife and I have dealt with less sheep counting since Mugsy has come into our lives. This episode is presented by Keeps: The Easiest Way to Keep the Hair You Have. Go to http://keeps.com/dadmode for your first month of treatment FREE. Be a Man. Be a Father. Go #DadMode. An Andy Carlson Joint. Follow us on Twitter @DadModePod https://twitter.com/dadmodepod Visit the Website: http://DadModePod.com Subscribe to the show on iTunes! http://dadmodepod.com/itunes Stitcher! http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/andy-carlson-2/dad-mode-pod iHeart Radio! http://www.iheart.com/show/263-Dad-Mode-Podcast/ YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE3fBUpcgvvj4K7wch4VD5Q Like us on Facebook: http://dadmodepod.com/facebook Common Sense Parenting in a Politically Correct World Music for the Dad Mode Podcast is created by & produced by deeB. To hear more of his tracks, check out

Margaret's 3rd birthday party went down over the weekend with the family. The Princess theme was awesome despite the usual weather nonsense. She had a blast! This episode is presented by Keeps: The Easiest Way to Keep the Hair You Have. Go to http://keeps.com/dadmode for your first month of treatment FREE. Be a Man. Be a Father. Go #DadMode. An Andy Carlson Joint. Follow us on Twitter @DadModePod https://twitter.com/dadmodepod Visit the Website: http://DadModePod.com Subscribe to the show on iTunes! http://dadmodepod.com/itunes Stitcher! http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/andy-carlson-2/dad-mode-pod iHeart Radio! http://www.iheart.com/show/263-Dad-Mode-Podcast/ YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE3fBUpcgvvj4K7wch4VD5Q Like us on Facebook: http://dadmodepod.com/facebook Common Sense Parenting in a Politically Correct World Music for the Dad Mode Podcast is created by & produced by deeB. To hear more of his tracks, check out http://soundcloud.com/deeb This episode is presented by Keeps: The Easiest W

  Father's Day should be simple. Yet so many people screw it up. Today I'll lay down the 9 Rules of Fathers Day. Adhere to them, and you'll have a wonderful Sunday. The 9 Rules of Father's Day 1. Leave Him the Hell Alone 2. No Cards 3. Let Him Watch Sports in Peace 4. No Breakfast in Bed/Brunch 5. No Gifts Unless They're Power Tools 6. Something's Gonna Get Grilled 7. Kids, Do What He Wants 8. Beer Me 9. Only Do Sporting Events if You (the kid) Can Pay This episode is presented by Keeps: The Easiest Way to Keep the Hair You Have. Go to http://keeps.com/dadmode for your first month of treatment FREE. Be a Man. Be a Father. Go #DadMode. An Andy Carlson Joint. Follow us on Twitter @DadModePod https://twitter.com/dadmodepod Visit the Website: http://DadModePod.com Subscribe to the show on iTunes! http://dadmodepod.com/itunes Stitcher! http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/andy-carlson-2/dad-mode-pod iHeart Radio! http://www.iheart.com/show/263-Dad-Mode-Podcast/ YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE3fBUpcgvvj4K7

Mugsy's personality quirks are starting to show through. I run through a few of her likes and dislikes (she might legit be a vegan) and then I gripe about the realism of this Hyuandai commercial. This episode is presented by Keeps: The Easiest Way to Keep the Hair You Have. Go to http://keeps.com/dadmode for your first month of treatment FREE. Be a Man. Be a Father. Go #DadMode. An Andy Carlson Joint. Follow us on Twitter @DadModePod https://twitter.com/dadmodepod Visit the Website: http://DadModePod.com Subscribe to the show on iTunes! http://dadmodepod.com/itunes Stitcher! http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/andy-carlson-2/dad-mode-pod iHeart Radio! http://www.iheart.com/show/263-Dad-Mode-Podcast/ YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE3fBUpcgvvj4K7wch4VD5Q Like us on Facebook: http://dadmodepod.com/facebook Common Sense Parenting in a Politically Correct World Music for the Dad Mode Podcast is created by & produced by deeB. To hear more of his tracks, check out http://soundcloud.com/deeb

Nothing beats the family road trip. Or plane trip. Or train trip. Or boat trip. Etc. I chime in about my vacation memories as a child and how The Wife and I plan to frame our kids' "getting away from it all" experiences. Spoiler: Think more World's Largest Ball of Twine than Prague. This episode is presented by Keeps: The Easiest Way to Keep the Hair You Have. Go to http://keeps.com/dadmode for your first month of treatment FREE. Be a Man. Be a Father. Go #DadMode. An Andy Carlson Joint. Follow us on Twitter @DadModePod https://twitter.com/dadmodepod Visit the Website: http://DadModePod.com Subscribe to the show on iTunes! http://dadmodepod.com/itunes Stitcher! http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/andy-carlson-2/dad-mode-pod iHeart Radio! http://www.iheart.com/show/263-Dad-Mode-Podcast/ YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE3fBUpcgvvj4K7wch4VD5Q Like us on Facebook: http://dadmodepod.com/facebook Common Sense Parenting in a Politically Correct World Music for the Dad Mode Podcast is created by & produce

Everything I learned about working hard I learned from my Grandpa and my Dad. I hope to pass on that same work ethic to my daughter and future kids. Let them know that people who take pride in their work will always be in demand. Work ethic is something that is lacking in most of my generation and young. Now this isn't an "old man yells about the way things used to be", it's an objective observation. Most Americans 30 and under feel entitled to a living instead of rolling their sleeves up and working their ass off for one. This episode is presented by Keeps: The Easiest Way to Keep the Hair You Have. Go to http://keeps.com/dadmode for your first month of treatment FREE. Be a Man. Be a Father. Go #DadMode. An Andy Carlson Joint. Follow us on Twitter @DadModePod https://twitter.com/dadmodepod Visit the Website: http://DadModePod.com Subscribe to the show on iTunes! http://dadmodepod.com/itunes Stitcher! http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/andy-carlson-2/dad-mode-pod iHeart Radio! http://www.iheart.com/show/263-Dad