The Dadalorian Podcast: Recent Episodes
The Dadalorian
At the intersection of fatherhood and nerddom lies the Dadalorian Podcast, a weekly discussion of fatherhood and nerd culture.About the host:Andrew is a lifelong lover of all things Star Wars, as well as the father of two young boys with whom he is reexploring the things of his childhood in the context of being a parent.
We're back post-Thanksgiving! This week, we discuss Andrew discusses Alton's current obsession, thanksgiving trips, and what we're streaming, including Hawkeye and Only Murders in the Building.
This week, Andrew discusses bunk beds, inexplicable geometric knowledge, and some of his takeaways from Disney Plus day. Additionally, we talk about what we're thankful for as Thanksgiving approaches!
This week, Andrew talks adventures in camping, and prepares the listener for the upcoming Book of Boba Fett (shoutout to Ming Na Wen's epic side-eye!), Morbius (Is it super heros? Vampires? Is that Tobey McGuire's Spider-Man?) Death on the Nile, Lego Star Wars Terrifying Tales (Tony... uh... Hale? I'm so ashamed, sorry Forky), and a rambling monologue on voices.
This week, Andrew discusses the start of Kindergarten, making his child cry with a one word Roy Kent impersonation, Marvel's What If...? and Ted Lasso. Additionally, in the category of things you didn't learn in history class... well, just wait.
After a short midsummer hiatus, we return to talk about our first camping trip, our next camping trip (hint: there’s something new parked in the Laine driveway), and… wow, a lot of streaming, including the Bad Batch, Monsters at Work (John Ratzenberger makes his triumphant return to Pixar!), and a revisiting of the Batman films. No, not the Christopher Nolan ones. The OTHER Batman films.
This week, we discuss the continued adventures of Alton being the smartest member of the family. Additionally, we talk the Bad Batch, Schmigadoon (as in "What the heck am I watching?"), The Snoopy Show, Space Jam: A New Legacy, and a throwback with Over the Hedge.
In this special bonus episode, we discuss eating without children in who knows how long, plus a very Marvel-centric discussion of Black Widow (Seen in a DRIVE IN, Hallelujah!) and THAT Loki Finale! I mean... COME ON!
This week, Andrew discusses time without the boys, finding out who Alton thinks the smartest person in the world is, as well as The Bad Batch, Loki (Who's in the castle?!), the Mandalorian and Wandavision getting Emmy nods, and where we thought we'd be when we were 15...
This week, Andrew talks about the record breaking heatwave Oregon just experienced, introducing the boys to water gun fights, as well as Loki, the Nanny rewatch, and the Bad Batch.
This week, Andrew discusses a shopping trip with Alton to buy new golf polos. Additionally, we discuss The Bad Batch, Loki, Fortnite Season 7, and the Thrawn Trilogy.
This week, Andrew reflects on having his first opportunity to serve with Alton during a work day at church. Additionally, we talk The Bad Batch, the Nanny’s “pilot episode theme song,” and Fortnite Season 6.
This week’s episode spends a moment honoring Memorial Day and the meaning behind it. Additionally, we discuss the Mighty Ducks: Game Changers finale, this week’s episode of the Bad Batch (including Rhea Perlman’s return to working in a bar!?), and the Dadalorian Covert meeting, where this week Andrew tried Minecraft: Dungeons for the first time!
This week, Andrew discusses his brief history with the game of golf. Streaming discussions throwing all the way back to 1992s The Mighty Ducks, the most recent (and gloriously middle-school-angsty) episode of Mighty Ducks: Game Changers, and the Bad Batch!
This week, Andrew talks about the long drive into the Southern California desert to Lancaster for his brother in law's wedding, including the story of what happened before the wedding leading up to Alton's solo run as ring bearer. Also, we discuss the Bad Batch, Mighty Ducks: Game Changers, and a whole lotta Grand Admiral Thrawn!
This week, Andrew reflects in advance of having to drive to California with two children under the age of 5 during a long, overnight drive. (That will primarily be done by his wife). Additionally, we talk about Falcon and the Winter Soldier’s Assembled episode,THE mighty Ducks reunion, and Looney Tunes. Pod decks question of the week: if you had to teach something, what would you teach?
This week, Andrew discusses his CRAAAAZY birthday party, Falcon and the Winter Soldier finale, Mighty Ducks: Game Changers, and can we talk about how little the Titans actually wear their super suits?
This week, Andrew fights through seasonal allergies, and we talk about Mighty Ducks Game Changers (Including charachter development for Koob, and fantastic mom-casting), and Falcon and the Winter Soldier (without even getting to THAT cameo, because workingthrough an allergy haze is hard...)
This week, Andrew discusses going to look at travel trailers for the first time with Amanda. Additionally, we talk THAT Falcon and the Winter Soldier moment, Mighty Ducks Game Changers, Titans, and charity.
Show Note: This episode is incorrectly referred to as episode 19 during the show, because after two weeks of recording from my phone I lost count of where I was Apologies.
This week, Andrew discusses the Easter egg hunt, fixing up a Traeger, as well as Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Mighty Ducks: Game Changers, Daniel Tiger (?!), and The Snyder cut of Justice League.
This week, Andrew recaps a family trip to the beach, talks about the first ever meetingof the Dadalorian Covert, discusses hiw viewings of Falcon and the Winter Soldier and Mighty Ducks: Game Changers, as well as what he's seen from Zack Snyder's Justice League. Also, we ask the question, what positive thing do you think comes out of Covid?
This week, Andrew talks about the current family discussion about eventually buying a travel trailer and seeing America. Additionally, we talk about the Falcon and the Winter Soldier premier, the live action Aladdin remake, Mandalorian season 2 (again), and the Snoopy Show!
This week, Andrew talks about cleaning up after a rat frat party in the garden shed, watching the boys storm the local playground, and the interesting favorite character of Alton in the Mandalorian. Also, we ask the question -- what's your guilty pleasure?
This week, Andrew talks about the streaming stuff he's looking forward to, including Zack Snyder's Justice League (begrudgingly), Falcon & The Winter Soldier, Loki, Book of Boba Fett, and the Bad Batch.
This week, Andrew discusses building the biggest Lego set he's ever built, and we talk watching The Mandalorian with the kids, and what in the almighty heck is going on with Wandavision. Also, the Pod Decks question of the week gets a "previously on..." segment as Andrew reflects on last week's answer before tackling the new question.
This week, Andrew talks about getting a break from the kids with other adults for the first time in a LONG time, The Muppet Show on Disney Plus(!!!), and Wandavision, including the catchiest villain reveal... well... basically ever. Also, this week we ask the Poddecks question, if you could be guaranteed one thing in life (besides money) what would it be?
On this week's episode, Andrew reflects on learning to love a Prairie Home Companion, a show he hated as a child, and ponders what things his kids hate now that they'll eventually grow to love. Also we talk the weep-fest that is the end of Star Wars Rebels (Seriously: It's the Star Wars version of "This is Us"), Lego Star Wars III: The Clone Wars video game, and Wandavision Episode 6. Also, this week's Pod Decks Question of the week: If you were to die tomorrow, what little thing would you regret not doing?
This week, Andrew discusses his realization that his experience with Austen's attachment to baby Yoda doesn't appear to be a totally unique experience Additionally, we discuss Star Wars Rebels, Wandavision, and what we're excited for!
This week, Andrew discusses parenting a sick child while working, the end of Clone Wars, the beginning of Rebels, and Wandavision, where we finally find out more about what's going on outside of the "show," including returns by Darcy Lewis and agent Jimmy Woo (Kat Dennings and Randall Park). Also, the PodDecks question of the week: What's the worst job you've ever had?
This week, Andrew discusses the unnatural growth of the 15 month old, who he thought was an 18 month old, but who measures like a two year old. Also, a SUPER-SIZED discussion of Wandavision, with tips of the hat to Agents of SHIELD, Clone Wars Season 7, and Castle season 2.
This week, Andrew discusses the oldest foundling's newfound hatred of everything, Clone Wars season 6, Pixar's Soul, hating the Extended cut of Batman vs. Superman Dawn of Justice, and this week's PodDecks question of the week!
This week, Andrew discusses the first time he realized that his oldest child was clearly his kid. Additionally, he talks about rediscovering the ABC series Castle with Nathan Fillion & Stana Katic, and in a new segment answers a question from the PodDecks question bag. Join in the conversation!
This week, Andrew discusses the Christmas celebrations, the boys gifts, and watching the old classic Christmas stuff, as well as the Mandalorian Gallery episode for Season 2. Also, we talk listener feedback!
This week, Andrew talks about his favorite Christmas gift from his childhood. Additionally, we'll discuss the D-Squad arc from Clone Wars, The Rise of Skywalker, reaction to THAT Mandalorian season finale (If you don't know what we're talking about, maybe go and watch it first?), and his hatred of Chuck Wendig's prose.
In this episode, Andrew talks about feelings of inadequacy as a parent. Additionally, we discuss the Clone Wars story arc about The Gathering, The Force Awakens, the Last Jedi, and The Mandalorian Season 2, episode 7 - The Believer.
This episode Andrew talks about the things that excite him about the upcoming Christmas holiday, as well as a discussion of The Onderon Rebels arc of Clone Wars and the short, yet incredibly packed episode of the Mandalorian, including the return of some familiar faces and the implications going forward.
In this week's episode, Andrew talks about the first connection with his son over a childhood toy, discusses the prequel trilogy, Clone Wars Season 4, and The Mandalorian Season 2, episode 5, with the reveal of Ahsoka Tano and that OTHER unexpected reveal...
On this week's episode, Andrew discusses the personalities of the two boys in the household and how completely unique the two of them are. In "What we're watching," he discusses The Lego Star Wars Holiday Special, Clone Wars Season 4 episodes 1-6, and The Mandalorian Season 2 Episode 4.
This week Andrew introduces himself to the world, discusses the reason he's launched the podcast, and what you can expect going forward.