Older Wiser Weirder: Recent Episodes
Jon And Patrick
Getting older isn't so bad. Or at least that's what two dads in their 40s like to tell themselves. Older, Wiser, Weirder is hosted by Jon and Patrick, two long-time friends who started podcasting as a way to stay creative and connected during the pandemic. Join them as they discuss everything from hip hop to travel to dadly inspiration. And don't forget to go have some fun!
You know when someone says the only constant is change? It's simultaneously true and vapid. Save it, dickwad. The dads talk about what changes they've experienced throughout life. It's as riveting as it sounds. So strap on your ear goggles, change your pants and go have some fun!
What are your favorite dishes for a Thanksgiving feast? What are your least favorite? On this episode, the dads give you the run down of what is good and what is bad about Thanksgiving foods. Loosen your belt and go have some fun!
Aaron Staind voice It's beeeen awhile. The dads are back after a bit of a hiatus. Every dad needs a break every now and again. Some time to scroll Twitter while sitting on the toilet. A little me time. Well, on this episode we aren't talking about me time. We're talking about things that annoy us! So stop backing into parking spaces and go have some fun, butt munch!
Jon shares a hilarious dad update. Patrick might have been negligent. After updates, the dads tell the tales of their wedding and honeymoon. A wholesome topic for tumultuous times. Put on your tux, give the episode a listen and then go have some fun!
After a couple of great dad updates, Jon and Patrick ponder what they'd be doing for a living if they were banned from their current profession. Be a scuba instructor? Build furniture? Be a hot air balloon? There's only one way to find out. Give it a listen and then go have some fun!
The life expectancy in the Middle Ages was 31 years. The dads are well past that. In this episode they discuss what would happen if they were teleported to various eras and forced to survive. Could they win a sword fight? Would they die of fever? You be the judge, but not until you've gone and had some fun!
The dads discuss what it's like being between two generations even though they technically belong to the extreme beginning of the millennial generation. We'd prefer to be part of the Pepsi Generation but no one asked us. As usual the dads spend a lot of time talking about what it was like when they were kids. Fire up Windows 3.1, open up Real Player and go have some fun!
In this episode, the dads talk about online shopping and Jeff Bezos's penis rocket. They go through recent Amazon purchases and discuss the virtues of Amazon Basics, with everything from shorts to safes! Make sure to get that free shipping and go have some fun!
The dads reunite after a few weeks off to discuss what scares them. Jon explains his oldest fear while Patrick's fears have evolved considerably since he became a dad. Keep the lights on while listening to this one if you get scared easily but don't forget to go have some fun.
Episode 18 is lost forever but Episode 19 is coming at you covered in ectoplasm! Tonight the dads talk about spooky ghosts, and a little bit about aliens. Jon also keeps trying to convince Patrick that we live in a simulation. Stick around for a special message from Patrick to you partway through the pod. Bust out your EVP recorder and go have some fun!
Habits are a heck of a thing and rituals can be pretty weird. Tune in to learn about the weird things the dads do on a daily basis. You can also learn about the latest incentive program for Harper and the great new reward he's working for. Make your bed and then go have some fun!
It turns out there's a lot of delicious food out there. What's your favorite? Jon's favorite is the last thing he thought about. Give this one a listen if you want to build up a big old appetite for tasty treats. Don't forget to go have some fun!
What's your favorite TV show? If it's not The Wire, you're wrong. Tune in to find out which shows the dads love and what they used to watch when they were kids. Pop some popcorn, turn down the lights, give it a listen and go have some fun!
On this episode, the dads talk about sports – what they played as kids, what they play as adults, what they like to watch, and how scary jai alai is. Also more dad updates from the doo doo realm. Strap on your helmet, lace up your rollerblades and go have some fun!
Have you ever stopped to consider how people really perceive you? Can you ever truly know? The dads ponder the concept and then share how they think people have perceived them at various points in their lives. It's not as weird as it sounds. Introspect and then go have some fun!
Did you have any mean teachers when you were a kid? I bet none of them fart shamed kids in your class! Listen, if you have to pass some gas, make sure to excuse yourself and then go have some fun!
If you didn't get enough tales of mayhem in Episode 8, we've got you covered. This week we hear about more high school hijinks and bad behavior. Tune to find out if Harper is riding Thomas the Turd Train or if he's off the rails. Don't forget to wipe thoroughly and go have some fun!
The dads share riveting tales of childhood love. Have you ever wondered what Patrick's first kiss was like? Too bad because he can't remember. Jon opens up about his goal to have a girlfriend from the time he was in 1st grade. There's a lot to unpack in this one. After you've spent some time thinking about your first kiss, give this episode a listen and go have some fun!
Do you even know how successful these two dads are?! You have no idea and it's going to blow your mind! You'll also learn how the dads first met. Give it a good listen, update your résumé, and then go have some fun!
Listen, every dad was once a kid. And kids, especially high school kids, do really stupid things. Today the dads discuss trouble they got into during high school. In retrospect, it's pretty incredible that neither of them were arrested or killed. Even if you're listening to this episode from jail, make sure to go have some fun!
The dads delve into their experience with religion. They discuss their upbringing, how their beliefs evolved and what they're up to now. Don't worry – it's not too deep. It's a wholesome cast devoid of judgement. Jon also shares a wonderful Dad Update.
During this episode of Older Wiser Weirder, the dads share some of their favorite hip hop tracks. Don't know the difference between your Wu-Tang Clans or Pharcydes? This episode is for you! Man, this one is full of tasty beat treats so strap on your ear goggles and go have some fun!
On this episode, the dads talk about their dads – what our dads are like, what we love about our dads and how our dads have influenced how we dad. Whether or not you have a dad, go have some fun!
There's a pandemic out there so we can't travel. That doesn't stop the dads from reliving some of their favorite trips. Have you been to our favorite spots? There's only one way to find out! Please remove your shoes, take your laptop out of your bag, and go have some fun!
Today the dads get together to share their Top 10 Movies (and one guilty pleasure). Will their lists make you angry? There's only one way to find out! After listening to this episode, go watch 20 movies and don't forget to have some fun!
The dads are trying to get into the swing of this podcast thing. On this episode, they talk about why they're even doing a podcast in the first place.
Hey there! We're Jon and Patrick, two dads with a podcast. Welcome to our first episode. This week in history there was an attempted coup. We promise not to talk about politics after this one but this week was pretty wild. We also discuss getting older and how we're changing. Go have some fun!