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What a Hell of a Way to Dad

What a Hell of a Way to Dad
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Francis and Nate bring you weekly dad chats, plotting the growth of their daughters and themselves. Episodes are interspersed with interviews with various authors and journalists. The hosts are both veterans, so also expect a lot of meandering stories

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Latest Episodes

This week Greg from Brighan Young Money joins Francis to answer your questions for dads. They cover fighting garden weeds, kids movies, screen time, and low effor dinners.

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Francis is joined by Dave Infante to discuss his reporting on the Armed Forces Brewing Company. What started as a Vetbro company getting an unstable war criminal to be brand ambassador turned into debt, skipping payments, and crying about the woke mo... more

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Francis and Nate talk about the stinky kid age, the importance of moisturizing, paying your electric bill, NOT visiting America, and the state of politics. Recorded Mar 27

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Eric from Soundtracker joins Francis once again to talk movies. This time it's the Disney Musical Newsies. Christian Bale dances with a horse, Bill Pullman sings about New York, and we all learn to hate the print media.

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Recent Guests

Jeff Day-Millin
Biomedical expert and black belt in karate
Episode: Deadliest Warrior: IRA vs Taliban w/ Tom O'Mahony *preview*
Dr. Armand Dorian
Emergency room doctor and former UFC member
Episode: Deadliest Warrior: IRA vs Taliban w/ Tom O'Mahony *preview*
Travis Klempan
Author and veteran, known for writings that blend military experiences with metaphysical themes.
Self-published author
Episode: Have Snakes, Need Birds with Travis Klempan
Jasper Craven
Writer and journalist who wrote an article for Harpers Magazine.
Harpers Magazine
Episode: The Thin Purple Line with Jasper Craven
Tom Fowler
Journalist and activist involved in the Spycops inquiry
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Episode: Guest Episode: Spycops Legacy, Part 2 (feat. Tom Fowler)
Chris James
New dad and co-host of the Guys Podcast
Guys Podcast
Episode: DadChat: Newborn Edition feat. Chris James
Calvin Norman
Professor at Penn State and expert in forestry and wildlife biology
Penn State
Episode: Spinning the wheel of Ecological disasters with Calvin Norman
John Milas
Former Marine and author of The Militia House, a horror novel
Episode: Militia House with John Milas
Steve Beynon
Journalist at Military.com
military.com
Episode: Failing Upwards with Steve Beynon

Hosts

Nate Bethay
Co-host engaging in humorous discussions about parenting and experiences as a veteran.
Francis
Co-host of the show discussing various themes and experiences related to fatherhood and military life.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 900 ratings
  • Fun dad chat

    Super random conversations that happen to align with many of my interests. Very much enjoyed the 1-hr sysadmin rabbit hole I just went down.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Post-JRE-support-group
    United States5 months ago
  • Mayo

    It horrifies me to know that my 1 year of 1 dollar patreon tier support went to something as horrible as buying a gallon of mayonnaise

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jdkdidjmd
    United Statesa year ago
  • DO NOT GOOGLE "GROIN FLAP"

    Hey guys.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gini Gen
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love this podcast

    Keep it up. Appreciate your insights and the advice is very well taken. Congratulations Nate and we’ll done Francis. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    the great shovel
    United States2 years ago
  • The only way I could see the difference was to use

    The first time you have a chance at the top is the second one that I have a lot to do but I’m going back in a few

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    chef cut
    Australia2 years ago

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Some feedback highlights an occasional focus on tangential topics that may divert from parenting themes, but overall, the content is engaging.
Listeners appreciate the humorous and candid discussions about parenting and life experiences as veterans.
The combination of storytelling and light-hearted commentary resonates well, creating a relatable atmosphere for fathers.

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Across the Darien Gap with James Stout
Q: What are the current obstacles migrants face after leaving the Darien Gap?
Many migrants face deportation, lack of resources, and fit into the bureaucratic challenges of U.S. immigration policy once they reach the United Nations camps in Panama.
Across the Darien Gap with James Stout
Q: What motivated you to venture into the Darien Gap for your reporting?
I wanted to give a voice to migrants, humanize their stories, and showcase the risks and sacrifices they make in pursuit of a better life.
Across the Darien Gap with James Stout
Q: What is the Darien Gap?
The Darien Gap is a mountainous and jungly region between Colombia and Panama that is known for its hostile conditions and is the only land route for migrants traveling from South America to Central America.
DadChat: The Hangry pains
Q: When do you know when to call somebody to do something rather than doing it yourself?
I look at a project and think, if I break this more, how much am I going to be in trouble?
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Q: What’s the best way to distract a kid on a long road trip?
Stop off at interesting attractions or places to keep the journey engaging.

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Engaging in relatable fatherhood discussions, the hosts explore the joys and challenges of raising daughters while sharing their experiences as veterans. The interactions are infused with humor, satire, and the occasional dive into deeper themes related to parenting, personal growth, and even broader societal topics. Listeners might find the combination of lightheartedness and earnest reflections on family life particularly appealing, as the hosts encourage an open and candid dialogue around the complexities of modern fatherhood.

In addition to their parenting narratives, episodes often feature interviews with various authors and journalists, adding another layer of depth to the content. The unique blend of casual storytelling, veteran pers... more

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2. Dr. Armand Dorian
3. Travis Klempan
4. Jasper Craven
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6. Chris James
7. Calvin Norman
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