GOAT Dads: Recent Episodes
Nick & John
In a weekly conversation, comedians and historically influential dads Nick Gibbons (Adult Swim) and John Mangan (Stranger Things) offer a humorous riff on what it takes to be the greatest dad of all time. Whether you're a new dad or a seasoned vet, take your parenting game to the next level with practical tips, advice, true stories, and tough love from the self-styled GOATs of fatherhood. Submit your questions on Instagram @GOATdadspod
Stand-up comedian and host of the Crazy Money podcast, Paul Ollinger joins the show to chat about leaving the Big Tech world behind to pursue a kick-ass comedy career. Paul and the GOAT Dads also catch up on Christmas traditions and explore the theme of Paul's podcast -- the relationship between money, happiness, work, and meaning.
If you're just an OK Dad looking for practical advice on becoming the Greatest of All-Time, then heed the sage advice and hard-won wisdom of the 'GOAT Dads' podcast. Listen to this episode and get an answer to your burning parenting questions!
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How the heck to form a life-long bond with your kids? The #GOATdads break down the complexities of parent/child relationships in under an hour!
If you're just an OK Dad looking for practical advice on becoming the Greatest of All-Time, then heed the sage advice and hard-won wisdom of the 'GOAT Dads' podcast. Listen to this episode and get an answer to your burning parenting questions!
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Ripped from today's headlines! Nick & John offer advice on navigating hot-button cultural and political issues over turkey and pie. Plus: The GOAT Dads give thanks for the bounty of entertaining stories and show biz insights from the legendary Mike Geier (America's Got Talent, Puddles Pity Party) .
If you're just an OK Dad looking for practical advice on becoming the Greatest of All-Time, then heed the sage advice and hard-won wisdom of the 'GOAT Dads' podcast. Listen to this episode and get an answer to your burning parenting questions!
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John and Nick talk about the big ol' D: disappointment! The GOATs define the various levels of disappointment -- for kids and parents -- and offer a strategy for overcoming the negative feelings associated with it: 'The Happiness Checklist.' You're welcome!
If you're just an OK Dad looking for practical advice on becoming the Greatest of All-Time, then heed the sage advice and hard-won wisdom of the 'GOAT Dads' podcast. Listen to this episode and get an answer to your burning parenting questions!
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GOAT Dads Nick & John welcome Matthew Schwartz ('Batman Toy Adventures', TBS, Adult Swim) to discuss the greatest Batmen of all time, 1990s New York Hip-Hop, and what it's like sending a kid to college.
If you're just an OK Dad looking for practical advice on becoming the Greatest of All-Time, then heed the sage advice and hard-won wisdom of the 'GOAT Dads' podcast. Listen to this episode and get an answer to your burning parenting questions!
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What's not to love about the Garden State? Actor Matt Servitto (The Sopranos, Billions, Your Pretty Face Is Going To Hell) joins the Goat Dads pod to chat about being recognized as a 'Sopranos' legend while raising kids in the Jersey suburbs!
If you're just an OK Dad looking for practical advice on becoming the Greatest of All-Time, then heed the sage advice and hard-won wisdom of the 'GOAT Dads' podcast. Listen to this episode and get an answer to your burning parenting questions!
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Nick and John rate their favorite pumpkin beers! Then get ready to play 'Movie Mom-splanations,' -- can you guess what movie or celebrity your mom is talking about?
If you're just an OK Dad looking for practical advice on becoming the Greatest of All-Time, then heed the sage advice and hard-won wisdom of the 'GOAT Dads' podcast. Listen to this episode and get an answer to your burning parenting questions!
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This week, Nick and John are joined by actor Atkins Estimond ('Inside Man' Netflix, 'Hightown' STARZ) to discuss his latest role as a serial killer on death row! Father of two Atkins also chats with the #GOATDadspod about crazy auditions, Stanley Tucci, and the joys of micro-dosing melatonin.
If you're just an OK Dad looking for practical advice on becoming the Greatest of All-Time, then heed the sage advice and hard-won wisdom of the 'GOAT Dads' podcast. Listen to this episode and get an answer to your burning parenting questions!
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What are your go-to Spooky Season movies? Nick and John talk Halloween things and pumpkin beers in the latest #GOATdadspod.
If you're just an OK Dad looking for practical advice on becoming the Greatest of All-Time, then heed the sage advice and hard-won wisdom of the 'GOAT Dads' podcast. Listen to this episode and get an answer to your burning parenting questions!
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Nick and John bounce back for SEASON 2! Are trampoline parks safe for your children? Nick and John interview Lucky Yates ('Archer' on FXX) to figure out how they survived growing up without signing a liability waiver.
If you're just an OK Dad looking for practical advice on becoming the Greatest of All-Time, then heed the sage advice and hard-won wisdom of the 'GOAT Dads' podcast. Listen to this episode and get an answer to your burning parenting questions!
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On this episode, Nick & John wrap up season 1! Nick and John are taking the summer off from recording -- launching season 2 in August 2022. In the meantime, you can check out the launch of our new GOAT Dads YouTube channel that will highlight the best moments and interviews of Season 1!
If you're just an OK Dad looking for practical advice on becoming the Greatest of All-Time, then heed the sage advice and hard-won wisdom of the 'GOAT Dads' podcast. Listen to this episode and get an answer to your burning parenting questions!
On this episode, Nick & John share strategies for negotiating with your offspring -- AND Maged Roushdi -- star of Improvised Dungeons & Dragons at Dad's Garage Theatre in Atlanta, GA -- drops in to talk D&D!
If you're just an OK Dad looking for practical advice on becoming the Greatest of All-Time, then heed the sage advice and hard-won wisdom of the 'GOAT Dads' podcast. Listen to this episode and get an answer to your burning parenting questions, like:
- How do I negotiate with a child who won't compromise?
- Why should I bother grilling on a propane grill?
- What podcast trope gets Nick's GOAT the most?
- When is it OK for Dads to wear shorts?
- Do Half-Orc Barbarians have advantage on strength checks?
How do you figure out when it's the right time to be a dad? The GOAT Dads share when they knew it was time to daddy up. Also, Nick & John try their very best to interpret Gen Z slang. How fun for you!
If you're just an OK Dad looking for practical advice on becoming the Greatest of All-Time, then heed the sage advice and hard-won wisdom of the 'GOAT Dads' podcast. Listen to this episode and get an answer to your burning parenting questions, like:
- How do you know when it's time to start a family?
- Should you trust Nick and John?
- Are "pet parents" real parents?
- How can you decipher Gen Z slang?
- What is your greatest fear?
Actor and comedian Rob Lathan joins the show to talk Mother's Day brunch, "Pandemic Pods," and bathroom time limits. Nick and Rob reminisce about their time at Upright Citizen's Brigade (UCB) in NYC, and John forces them to namedrop en masse!
If you're just an OK Dad looking for practical advice on becoming the Greatest of All-Time, then heed the sage advice and hard-won wisdom of the 'GOAT Dads' podcast. Listen to this episode and get an answer to your burning parenting questions, like:
- How long is too long to spend in the bathroom?
- How do you deal with "wifi shaming" from your child's friend group?
- How do you celebrate Mother's Day?
- How do you promote your alt-comedy show to families?
- Fans send us their "Kids' Quotes!"?
Co-Creator of 'Aqua Teen Hunger Force,' 'Squidbillies,' and legendary voice actor Dave Willis joins John and Nick to talk about the early days of Adult Swim and the upcoming Aqua Teen movie!
If you're just an OK Dad looking for practical advice on becoming the Greatest of All-Time, then heed the sage advice and hard-won wisdom of the 'GOAT Dads' podcast. Listen to this episode and get an answer to your burning parenting questions, like:
- How do you choose the right summer camp for your child?
- How do you talk to your teen about alcohol?
- Can you do the Meatwad voice?
- What exactly is a Super Market Sweep?
- Should we all get vasectomies?
Emmy Award-winning producer Dave Trager (Turner Sports, NBA TV) joins John and Nick to talk about introducing kids to the world of competitive sports.
If you're just an OK Dad looking for practical advice on becoming the Greatest of All-Time, then heed the sage advice and hard-won wisdom of the 'GOAT Dads' podcast. Listen to this episode and get an answer to your burning parenting questions, like:
- How do you make your Easter Egg Hunt X-treme?
- Is it OK to lie at church?
- What are the most googled parenting questions by state?
- How do you deal with crazy sports parents?
- Who is the best dad in the NBA?
The GOAT Dads want you to follow your dreams, be your best self, and also watch 'Severance' on Apple TV+.
If you're just an OK Dad looking for practical advice on becoming the Greatest of All-Time, then heed the sage advice and hard-won wisdom of the 'GOAT Dads' podcast. Listen to this episode and get an answer to your burning parenting questions, like:
- What age is it ok to leave your kids home alone?
- How soon should you break up a sibling brawl?
- How do you talk to your child about 'Yo Mama' jokes?
- How to keep a work-life balance without invasive surgery
- What is "Weird Al" Yankovic's greatest achievement?
Legendary voice actor Dana Snyder (Aqua Teen Hunger Force, The Venture Bros., The Ghost and Molly McGee, LEGO Star Wars) joins John and Nick to go deep on their obsession with Disney Parks.
If you're just an OK Dad looking for practical advice on becoming the Greatest of All-Time, then heed the sage advice and hard-won wisdom of the 'GOAT Dads' podcast. Listen to this episode and get an answer to your burning parenting questions, like:
- How do you make sure your Disney World trip runs as smoothly as possible?
- How long should you wait in line for a popcorn bucket?
- What's it like being recognized as Master Shake?
- Is 'The Ghost and Molly McGee' now streaming on Disney+?
- When does the new 'Aqua Teen Hunger Force' movie come out?
Nick and John celebrate 10 episodes with a very special edition of GOAT Dads.
If you're just an OK Dad looking for practical advice on becoming the Greatest of All-Time, then heed the sage advice and hard-won wisdom of the 'GOAT Dads' podcast. Listen to this episode and get an answer to your burning parenting questions, like:
- How do you deescalate your child's tantrum?
- How do you talk to your child about death?
- Bedwetting: can we not?
- How do you protect your family from a home invasion?
- Is this actually a Disney World podcast?
Nick and John welcome vocalist, entertainer, and raconteur, Ricki Derek to discuss hangover cures and causes -- and talk about Dad friendships.
If you're just an OK Dad looking for practical advice on becoming the Greatest of All-Time, then heed the sage advice and hard-won wisdom of the 'GOAT Dads' podcast. Listen to this episode and get an answer to your burning parenting questions, like:
- How do you structure your child's bedtime routine?
- Is it OK if Dad goes to Las Vegas this weekend?
- Follow up: What are the GOAT Dads' hangover cures?
- How to lose an audience and win them back
- What will the Dallas Cowboys' record be in 2022?
Nick and John welcome actress Mary Kraft (FX's Atlanta, Adult Swim's Squidbillies) to discuss parenting during the pandemic -- and learn how to sell "exotic plants" as a side hustle.
If you're just an OK Dad looking for practical advice on becoming the Greatest of All-Time, then heed the sage advice and hard-won wisdom of the 'GOAT Dads' podcast. Listen to this episode and get an answer to your burning parenting questions, like:
- How do you find time to raise your child?
- How can you monetize your children's hobbies?
- Is Donald Glover a nice guy? Is Childish Gambino?
- Is your Instant Pot trying to kill you?
- What city boasts the largest St. Patrick's Day parade in the USA?
Nick and John unpack the psychological warfare of playing board games with your children.
If you're just an OK Dad looking for practical advice on becoming the Greatest of All-Time, then heed the sage advice and hard-won wisdom of the 'GOAT Dads' podcast. Listen to this episode and get an answer to your burning parenting questions, like:
- How do you deal with a child who's a sore winner?
- Is Artificial Intelligence a threat to human dads?
- How to sculpt your best Dad Bod through elective medical procedures
- How are streets named?
- How to prepare your child for the upcoming World War 3
This week, Nick & John are joined by actor, comedian, and Dad, Cris Grey. If you're just an OK Dad looking for practical advice on becoming the Greatest of All-Time, then heed the sage advice and hard-won wisdom of the 'GOAT Dads' podcast. Listen to this episode and get an answer to your burning parenting questions, like:
- Is Disney World an appropriate place for children to visit?
- Remember the 1990s?
- How should you talk to your kids about Santa Claus?
- What's the best TV show to fall asleep on the couch to?
- Do kids get a pass for misbehaving if it makes you laugh?
This week, Nick & John are joined by writer, director, and Dad, Casper Kelly ('Too Many Cooks', 'Your Pretty Face Is Going To Hell'). If you're just an OK Dad looking for practical advice on becoming the Greatest of All-Time, then heed the sage advice and hard-won wisdom of the 'GOAT Dads' podcast. Listen to this episode and get an answer to your burning parenting questions, like:
- How can parents deal with sleep deprivation?
- How should you talk to your family about Kanye West?
- Private School or Public School?
- How can you teach your kid to control their mutant abilities?
- When do kids become uninterested in hanging with Dad?
If you're just an OK Dad looking for practical advice on becoming the Greatest of All-Time, then heed the sage advice and hard-won wisdom of the 'GOAT Dads' podcast. In this episode, hosts Nick Gibbons (Adult Swim) and John Mangan (Stranger Things) are joined by comedian, writer, and actor Mike Schatz (Aqua Teen Hunger Force) to answer your burning parenting questions, like:
- How can you motivate your kids to do chores?
- Which TV dads' parenting styles are ok to emulate?
- How often should you intentionally embarrass your kids in public?
- How do you split driving time with your partner on a road trip?
- What was the lasting cultural impact of the 1985 Chicago Bears?
If you're just an OK Dad looking for practical advice on becoming the Greatest of All-Time, then heed the sage advice and hard-won wisdom of the 'GOAT Dads' podcast. In this episode, comedians Nick Gibbons (Adult Swim) and John Mangan (Stranger Things) answer your parenting questions:
- How do you use words good to make nice vocabulary?
- Should introverts ever interact with extroverts?
- Should we shame our kids for nose-picking?
- How do you trade your invaluable time for discounts on your cable bill?
- How much fiber is too much fiber?
If you're just an OK Dad looking for practical advice on becoming the Greatest of All-Time, then heed the sage advice and hard-won wisdom of the 'GOAT Dads' podcast. In this episode, comedians Nick Gibbons (Adult Swim) and John Mangan (Stranger Things) answer your parenting questions:
- How do you win your prostate exam?
- Should you let your children learn cursive writing?
- Is it ok to let your kid name a pet?
- How do I get selected for jury duty?
- Hey, remember that one beer commercial?
If you're just an OK Dad looking for practical advice on becoming the Greatest of All-Time, then heed the sage advice and hard-won wisdom of the 'GOAT Dads' podcast. In the premiere episode, comedians Nick Gibbons (Adult Swim) and John Mangan (Stranger Things) introduce themselves, and their GOAT dad credentials.
Your parenting questions answered:
- Is Jeff Bezos a father?
- What's the best way to keep track of your children's ages and other personal details?
- Why is golf a toxic hobby that puts your family at risk?
- How do you discuss HBO's 'Euphoria' with your toddler?
- Why do kids have bad taste?