Cool Dads Club Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Cool Dads Club Podcast is a place to share parenting hacks, tricks, wizardry, and talk about the crazy things we've gone through. This is an overall safe space to discuss the real talk aspects of parenthood.
It's NOT an April Fool's Joke!Jorge and Scott are back after a much too long hiatus.This episode is all about catching up on what has happened in the year and a half since we recorded last. Jorge has started a new business. Learn about the critter that forced Scott and his family out of the house for 2 months! Both dads admit to bragging on their kids and causing their sons to be embarrassed of them. Things mentioned in this episode:Jorge's Shower Steamers: https://www.getsweetsteams.com/ Above and Below Board Game Amazon LinkA kids Guide to Hamilton book A Kids' Guide to Hamilton the Musical https://a.co/d/4K8IZs6--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cooldads/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cooldads/support
It's the 1 year anniversary of Cool Dads Club Podcast! We've been quiet for a few months, but we are back on the air. Scott shares where we've been since April. Jorge and Scott share their tips and experiences on moving, both locally and across the country. Zillow - house search website Greatschools.org Illinois Prairie Path Dumpster Bag Board Game Minute - Poetry for Neanderthals Share other Ideas at cooldadspodcast@gmail.com or leave a voicemail at the link below:
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In this very special episode, Jorge and Scott are joined by special guests talking about the ways the perception and the role of being a dad has changed in the last decades.
In this episode we mention Castle Panic Board Game.
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This week Jorge and Scott look back on the days when they had newborns, and the lessons they want to share
Mentioned in this episode:
Daddy Bootcamp
5 S's
Noise Machines
The Baby Whisperer
Wingspan Game
Tokyo Treat
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This episode is part 2 of the two parter. This week they talk about how they encourage their kids Right Brain to be analytical and problem solving.
Things mentioned in this episode:
Word Scramble IPad App
Snap Circuits - Amazon Link
Lego Mindstorm. Wired Article
Code Ninjas
Code Spark academy
Kiwico
Escape Room Amazon Link
Scooby Doo Escape from the Haunted Mansion Amazon Link
K'nex Rollercoaster Amazon Link - One example
Our Family Plays Games YouTube link
Cranium Amazon Link
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Jorge and Scott are back for 2021. This episode is a two parter. This week they talk about how they encourage their kids’ Left Brain to be creative and artistic. Part two will focus on 'Right Brain' problem solving skills.
Things mentioned in this episode:
Mark Kistler Drawing videos: Imagination Station and Secret City and his Draw 3D website
Folding Surprise: Youtube: Art for Kids Hub
Travel Journal - Here
Procreate - https://procreate.art/
Drawfee - https://www.youtube.com/user/Drawfee
Mario Maker 2 - https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/super-mario-maker-2-switch/
Apple Pencil Alternative - Here
Board Game Minute: Pandemic
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Special Guest and Cool Uncle Eric Wielinski joins us to talk about our unusual Holiday Traditions. What do Pizza Hut, GI Joe Terror Drome, cleaning the attic, and the Great Poinsettia have in common? Whats the best place to hide your presents for the kids? Speakerphone/headphone warning: This episode has some Christmas discussions that some parents may prefer children not hear. Use your judgement This episode we mention: This Podcast Ruined My Childhood - Eric's Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/4KSpwprmvDF4zv5jymfgZZ?nd=1. A Kids Guide to Hamilton - New Book written by Scott's Wife!! https://amzn.to/3p2xihN
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Jorge and Scott talk about how their families dealt with Covid quarantine in the beginning and how their lives have changed 8 months later. Board Game Minute as a special guest "G" talking about one of her favorite games, "My Little Scythe". Things we mention on this episode. My Little Scythe and it's expansion, "Pie in the Sky". Marco Polo app. https://www.marcopolo.me Kindle Unlimited. https://amzn.to/32CDrJ2 Epic Books. https://www.getepic.com
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The one about Teaching Life skills. Tying shoes, riding a bike, playing teeball.
Mentioned in this episode:
Infant swim lessons: ISR Infant survival lessons
Strider bike; balance bike
Hidden Role Board Games: Resistance , Avalon , Donner Dinner Party
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The one about The First quarter of Online School
Mentioned in this episode:
Excel in Excel for Kids at: ImproveYourWorkflow.com Use Coupon: Cooldads80 for 80% off!
Among Us on the Apple and Google App stores: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/among-us/id1351168404
Game: 5 Minute Dungeon: https://amzn.to/30K87Hf
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The one about Creating impactful memories.
Mentioned in this episode:
Unlock - Many stories available. Unlimited replay..... with new people.
Exit - Many stories available. These can be played only 1 time each only.
Escape The Room - Several stories available. Can be replayed if you carefully pack back up.... The company provides instructions for this online
Escape Room in a Box - Fun, good for a larger group as there are several puzzles that can be worked on at the same time.
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The one about Dad Hobbies
Mentioned in this episode
Factur
Maker Space
Melissa and Doug Magic Set Big Set
Melissa and Doug Magic set Smaller Set Abracadabra
Melisa and Doug Magic set Smaller Set Hocus Pocus
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The one about bringing old school movies we grew up with to the next generation of kids.
Mentioned in this episode
Fireball Island - Restoration Games
Class Action Park documentary HBO (trailer)
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Mentioned in this episode:
Malcom Gladwells' Outliers.
Carol Dweck Growth Mindset
Briceño TED Talk The Power of belief -- mindset and success
Dave Ramsey - Smart Money, Smart Kids
Love Letter Game
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This is actually Episode 7, even though we are confused and call it episode 8 MULTIPLE times. Jorge and Scott talk about their first weeks with Elementary age kids going back to school.... virtually. Mentioned in this episode: Bohnanza (The Bean Game) : Rio Grande Games
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The one about Traveling Mentioned in this episode VRBO Air BNB One My Mountain? RV RentalsStop Thief Share other Ideas at cooldadspodcast@gmail.com or leave a voicemail at the link below:
Hard Rock Hotel Orlando
https://www.hardrockhotelorlando.com/
Cabin rentals on VRBO, AIRBNB, or a local property management company like 1MyMountain
https://www.vrbo.com/
https://www.airbnb.com/
https://www.1mymountain.com/
Road trip planning app: https://roadtrippers.com/
Board Game Minute: Stop Thief https://restorationgames.com/stopthief/
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The one about Screen Time. Plus Steve joins us in our virtual studio as our first guest. He is longtime friend of Scott and Jorge, and a cool dad with 2 girls.
Mentioned in this episode: PBS Kids https://pbskids.org ProCreate https://procreate.art Alexa - Skills for kids and family Smash Boom Best podcast https://www.brainson.org/pages/listen Brains On podcast https://www.brainson.org/pages/listen Big Block Sing Song https://www.youtube.com/user/bigblocksingsong Impossible Meat https://impossiblefoods.com Down to Earth with Zac Effron - Netflix.com
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Jorge and Scott talk about how they bond with their kids, as well as how to strengthen your bond.
Mentioned in this episode
Zombie Kids Evolution:Amazon link here
Pastry Chef Masterclass: https://www.masterclass.com/classes/dominique-ansel-teaches-french-pastry-fundamentals/chapters/introduction-3368883c-0010-439d-97a3-10ea05b88dd0
NASA Washington headquarters renaming: https://www.nasa.gov/press-release/nasa-names-headquarters-after-hidden-figure-mary-w-jackson
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The one about food and cooking for the family. Jorge and Scott talk about how they each feed their families of 4. Cooking at home, eating out, delivery vs takeout.
Mentioned in this episode InstaPot: https://amzn.to/3lqAdiK
Volcano Waffle Maker: https://amzn.to/2GubN9i
Bamboo tongs: https://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/product/bamboo-toast-tong/1013033170?keyword=bamboo-tngs
Crumbl Cookies (not a sponsor... but very good): https://crumblcookies.com
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The one about activities and things to do during stay at home quarantine. Jorge and Scott talk about how they each entertain their families at home with free or cheap, educational, outdoor, indoor activities.
Mentioned in this episode Sportbrella https://amzn.to/33IRpKl
Kiwi Crate https://www.kiwico.com
ProCreate https://apps.apple.com/app/procreate/id425073498
Leapfrog Leap Reader Pen https://store.leapfrog.com/en-us/store/p/leapreader-reading-and-writing-system/_/A-prod21301
Arduino https://store.arduino.cc/usa/
Snap Circuits https://amzn.to/33IRpKl
Vocabulary for PreK: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Weekly-Vocabulary-Words-Set-1-of-4-3933399
Sight words flash Cards: https://amzn.to/36NsI14
Math Dice: https://www.thinkfun.com/products/math-dice-jr/
Happy Salmon - 3-6 Players. Combine the blue and green sets for up to 12 players! https://amzn.to/3iGQiit
Ice Cool. https://amzn.to/3lrrblm
Zooba https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wildlife.games.battle.royale.free.zooba&hl=en_US https://apps.apple.com/us/app/zooba-zoo-battle-royale-game/id1459402952
Blog about cardboard box activities, our kids LOVED stacking them up and hulk-smashing them!: https://dreamingupparties.com/2019/10/20/4-fun-ways-to-use-cardboard-boxes-at-your-next-party/
Blog about sensory bin activities- 1-3 year olds (scroll about halfway down for sensory bin ideas): https://mamapapabubba.com/2012/09/05/gracens-2nd-backyard-birthday-bash/
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Welcome to the First Episode of the Cool Dad‘s Club Podcast!
In this episode, Jorge and Scott introduce the show, talk about their Father's Day in Quarantine, and ideas to entertain the kids during stay at home.
The goal this episode was to record in 1 take and not have to go back and edit, because, frankly, who has time for all that? Achievement UNLOCKED!
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