Talk to Dad : Recent Episodes
Talk to Dad
A family-friendly podcast hosted by Dad and his four kids (ages 15-24). Humor, fun, snacks and occasional insights.
Henry talks to Dad about his success selling the world’s finest chocolate, playing games (Sounds Fishy and Dutch Blitz), the birds and the squirrels, and Henry’s post-COVID singing. In the News, we talk about mini wormholes created in a quantum computer and a man’s foot that was found in a thermal pool in Yellowstone and identified. Will and Phoebe join us for a very special Whatcha Listening To? and we list our favorite albums, songs and concerts of 2022. Finally, for Treat Yourself, Henry and Dad try Sour Patch Kids Cola Bubbles and Jolly Rancher Gummies Sour Lemonade Stand candies.
Will talks to Dad about doing his first podcast from college, registering for classes, the cold weather, building snowmen, Wakanda Forever, watching comedy alone, and the online trend of listening to music with your dad. In the News, we talk about the discovery of the oldest known alphabetical sentence, the words that have been added and removed from the Scrabble dictionary, Steve Jobs' Birkenstock sandals, and octopuses that throw shells at each other. We take a couple of Buzzfeed thanksgiving quizzes. Finally, for Treat Yourself, we try a bunch of new candy, including Juicy Drop Gummies with sour gel, Hi-Chew Fantasy Mix, and Haribo Berry Clouds.
Phoebe talks to Dad about Phoebe's podcast spreadsheet, the possibility of Tiktok listeners, social media algorithms, influencers, cold weather, Phoebe's music therapy work with preschoolers, Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, remembering Dad's trips to Austin with Phoebe, and traveling to see Phoebe and Will for Thanksgiving. In the News, we talk about the 2022 inductees to the Toy Hall of Fame, a newborn baby Hippo at the Dallas Zoo, a piece of the Space Shuttle Challenger found in the Bermuda Triangle, and a National Park Service warning about not licking giant toads. Allison (Mom) joins us for a few rounds of the Categories game. Finally, for Treat Yourself, we try Little Prince Brand Noodle Oodles noodle crackers, a Taiwanese Snack.
Henry and Elizabeth talk about baked apples, brunch, turkey vultures, Halloween, Dad's latest Tiktok viral videos, how toilet paper should hang, and house lighting. In the News, we talk about a Florida teen who caught 28 Burmese pythons in 10 days, a painting by Piet Mondrian that has been hanging upside down for 60 years, and a prankster who hung Bigfoot advisory signs in a Pennsylvania park. Henry and Elizabeth play Made-up Movie Minute and make up plots to 2022 holiday movies. Finally, for Treat Yourself, we try funfetti flavored candy corn and Nerds candy corn.
Henry and Allison (Mom) talk to Dad about Henry's exemplary student driving, the soup can microphone that Henry and Dad made, and Henry's new school year as an upperclassman. In the News, we talk about scientists' attempts to de-extinct the woolly mammoth, a bear in Turkey that got intoxicated on psychedelic honey, and the finalists for the Big Choice Awards for food at the State Fair of Texas. Henry and Allison play the Job Interview Game. For Treat Yourself, we try three kinds of popcorn from Trader Joe's: kettle corn, white cheddar popcorn and pineapple chili kettle corn.
Will and Henry talk to Dad about their vacation to Maine and Boston, lobster, The National in concert, The Blue Man Group, old graveyards, the end of summer, and Ms. Marvel. In the News, we talk about The Line, Saudi Arabia's linear city project, Spain's Prime Minister urging people to stop wearing neckties for the environment, a tangle of string found on Mars by the Mars rover, and scientists that have figured out how to use dead spiders as mechanical robots. We play a Dad Quiz based on old industry group TV commercials. Finally, for Treat Yourself, we try Neapolitan flavored Oreos, Reese's crunchy snack cakes, and Sweet's Tart N' Tangy Taffy.
Will and Elizabeth talk to Dad about Danny DeVito, vocabulary, Elizabeth's move, Murphy beds, sleeptalking, hypnogogic hallucinations, solipsism, Mom's heroism, the Animal Collective concert, and lighting design. In the News, we talk about an Oklahoma man who killed his friend because he thought he intended to feed him to bigfoot, an American tourist who fell into Mount Vesuvius, and a man who stole an R2-D2 statue from Walt Disney World and claimed he was just trying to test Disney's security. We play the Job Interview Game. Finally, for treat yourself, we try some specialty sodas, including Betty Buzz Tonic Water, Mango New Wave Soda, Sprecher Orange Dream and Cheerwine.
Henry and Allison (Mom) talk to Dad about the annual summer road trip, seeing a moose, hiking, the extended family, the pool, Season 4 of Stranger Things, summer jobs, Henry and Elizabeth's upcoming birthdays, our planned trip to Maine and Boston, when Dad came in second place in voting to his best friend, and the fate of the podcast when Will leaves home. In the News, we talk about LaMDA, Google's language AI, a huge bacteria the size of an eyelash, and NASA wanting it's moon dust and cockroaches back. We take a Dad Quiz about summertime. Finally, for Treat Yourself, we try some more Van Leeuwen Ice Cream: summer peach, campfire s'mores and Grey Poupon mustard.
Phoebe and Phoebe's friend Hannah talk to Dad about the summer heat, the house plants that are taking over, Dad's bird friends, chiggers, fireflies, Alaska, and Phoebe's new job as an Instagram influencer. In the News, we talk about a woman who set free hundreds of cockroaches in a New York court, a couple of people who were taken to the hospital after falling in a vat of chocolate, and a strange unidentified creature seen outside a zoo in west Texas. Hannah and Phoebe play a couple of rounds of Made-Up Movie Minute. Finally, for Treat Yourself, we try some Little Debbie flavors of ice cream, including Strawberry Shortcake Rolls, Zebra Cakes and Oatmeal Cream Pies.
Will and Henry talk to Dad about bug bites, Santi's return to Spain, Will and Dad's trip to Austin, Everything, Everywhere All At Once, Will's state solo, Texas barbecue, Henry's trip to Paris, Henry's driver's permit, and Stranger Things 4. In the News, we talk about a family that found someone else's dog sleeping in their bed, a man who was arrested for calling 9-1-1 and telling them to put Joe Biden in jail, and a California court's decision that bees are fish. We do a Dad Quiz about Father's Day trivia. For Treat Yourself, we try a Blueberry Muffin KitKat, Marshmallow Top Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, SweeTarts Chewy Fusions, and Firework Oreos with Popping Candy.
Henry and Santi talk to Dad about the end of the school year, dancing at the orchestra banquet, Henry's composition, Mom's isolation, and the end of Santi's time in America. In the News, we discuss a woman in Texas who lost her monkey at Dollar General, a man who landed a plane when the pilot became incapacitated, and a woman who was using Tinder to recruit people for her kickball team and got banned for life. We play Either/Or. Finally, for Treat Yourself, we sample a variety of fruits after eating Miracle Fruit.
Elizabeth and Will talk to Dad about swimming, Mother's Day, sparkling waters, serving sizes, Elizabeth's wasp story, and Will's fame as a portrayer of Satan. In the News we discuss this year's Video Game Hall of Fame inductees, creepy dolls washing up on Texas beaches, and a woman who found an ancient Roman sculpture in a Texas Goodwill thrift store. We play a couple of rounds of the French Toast Game. Finally, for Treat Yourself, we try Nitro Draft Pepsi, Nitro Draft Pepsi Vanilla, and Twizzlers Filled Twist Tropical Blast.
Phoebe talks to Dad about Phoebe's summer plans, springtime, Phoebe's small business, Venmo, Utah soda culture, Crumbl cookies, Phoebe's cello jury, the dentist, rock climbing, backyard improvements, weighted blankets, and our favorite quilts. In the News, we talk about a rattlesnake that made itself at home on a Texas family's couch, a new cereal made to be eaten with orange juice, and drive-thru habits. Allison joins for a couple of rounds of The French Toast Game. Then, for Treat Yourself, we try Crunchy Cookie M&Ms and Starburst Airs Gummies.
Will and Henry talk to Dad about the end of the school year slump, singing The Wellerman as soloists in the choir concert, the pool finally getting filled with water, the bass that Dad put together with Will, Phoebe's birthday, Moon Knight, and Will's teachers complimenting his tastes in music. In the News, we talk about the world record for the youngest mariachi singer ever, a the drone display that rickrolled Dallas on April Fool's Day, and a fossil found that is believed to have belonged to a dinosaur that died on the day of the asteroid strike. We discuss some hypothetical situations. Finally, for Treat Yourself, we try some limited edition flavors of Van Leeuwen French Ice Cream, including elderflower and lemon royal wedding cake, pizza and Kraft macaroni and cheese flavors.
Elizabeth and Allison (Mom) talk to Dad about whether other people's dreams are interesting, podcasting equipment, Sweet Dreams, the seven seas, pirates who count, Elizabeth's school year and summer plans, golf, ice fishing, Dad's guitar-building hobby, Banjo-Kazooie, Cyrano, and musicals. In the News, we talk about a man in Oxford, England who had a mountain of stolen bikes in his back yard, a man who pushed 4-year-old quintuplets in a half-marathon, and Yves Klein's invisible paintings. Allison, Elizabeth and Dad play the ABC Game. Finally, for Treat Yourself, we try some Easter candies, including Chocolate Pudding Peeps, Sparkly Wild Berry Peeps, and Swedish Fish jelly beans.
Will and Santi talk to Dad about visiting New York and New Jersey, Dad losing his phone on a train, visiting the New York Public Library, David Byrne's American Utopia, New York's neighborhoods, visiting museums, the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and the 9/11 Memorial and Museum, Come From Away, and The Batman. In the News, we talk about a box of human heads stolen in Colorado, an ancient vampire squid named after President Biden, and cardboard beds you can order from Japan. We play a few rounds of The Alphabet Game. Finally, for Treat Yourself, we try several flavors of Japanese KitKats (pistachio, melon and wheat biscuit) and Starlight Coca-Cola.
Will and Henry talk to Dad about the weird winter weather and school interruptions, the upcoming trip to New York City, Dad and Henry building an electric guitar, and Will and Henry's new music. In the News, we talk about Florida Man stealing a car that got hit by a train and ended up running into a house, Texas woman who tried to buy a woman's child at a Walmart checkout line, and a cilantro sundae being sold by McDonald's in China. We discuss some Hypotheticals about an inmates-running-the-asylum scenario, and a 25-year time reset. Finally, for Treat Yourself, we try Avocado Chips, Vegetable Crisps, and Lay's Layers.
Will and Santi talk to Dad about Spain, beaches, our upcoming trip to New York, the Super Bowl, Valentine's Day, Fun Dip, and Dad's unforgiveable Valentine's Day mistake. In the News, we talk about a man in England who stands in line professionally, a perfume from Idaho that smells like fresh french fries, and a university in Michigan that mistakenly told over 5,000 future students that they won almost a full scholarship. Allison joins and gives us a Mom Quiz about Valentine's Day.
Henry and Allison (Mom) talk to Dad about the snow and ice storm, sledding, Mom's snowwoman, the status of the pool project, Maisy's almost escapes, and our upcoming trip to New York. In the News, we talk about Florida Women who broke into a man's apartment and threw glitter at him, an 8 year-old who snuck a handwritten book onto a library shelf, and Bee Cave Bob the armadillo, Texas' answer to Punxsutawney Phil. We play some games with Alexa. Finally, for Treat Yourself, we try some chocolate treats from Trader Joe's, including Chocolates with Mint and Honey, Chocolate Drizzled Plantain Chips with Sea Salt, and Chocolate Dipped Bomba puffed peanut and corn snacks.
Will and Allison (Mom) talk to Dad about Wordle, more COVID, memories of getting sick at school, Will and Santi's orchestra senior day, pool construction, Moon Knight, Book of Boba Fett, Will's music hobbies. In the News, we talk about a science experiment attempting to quantum entangle a tardigrade, a man in India who climbed a tree to avoid getting a COVID-19 vaccination, and a lost dog who was coaxed home by sausages strapped to a drone. We play a few rounds of Would You Rather. Finally, for Treat Yourself, we try three flavors of Zapp's Chips: Spicy Cajun Crawtaters, .
Henry and Santi talk to Dad about foreign accents, New Year's resolutions, the State Fair, camping, building a fire in Outdoor Education, plans for the long weekend, a gummi bear sacrifice, and spontaneous combustion. In the News, we talk about a woman who went on a blind date and was stuck there for four days due to a COVID-19 lockdown, cows that produce more milk while wearing VR goggles, and a mafia boss who was caught in Spain because he was spotted on Google Maps. We take a Texas Dad Quiz to quiz Santi about how much he's learned from living in Texas. Finally, on Treat Yourself, we try some new candy bars, including salted caramel Twix, salted caramel Milky Way, fudge Milky way, and potato chip Reese's Big Cup.
Henry and Will talk to Dad about new year’s resolutions, life without wi-fi, their favorite Christmas presents, Will’s otamatone, Spider-Man No Way Home, the New Year’s dance, and Book of Boba Fett. In the News, we discuss the 2022 banished words list, someone’s Amazon Alexa telling them to stick a coin in a light socket, and fish raining from the sky in Texarkana. We discuss our favorite things from 2021. Finally, for Treat Yourself, we try limited edition Valentine’s Hostess snack cakes, including mixed berry Twinkies, heart-shaped Ding Dongs, and strawberry cheesecake Baby Bundts.
Phoebe talks to Dad about Tiktok, COVID, college, Yoga for Performing Musicians, Christmas presents, melodicas, Dr. Mario, New Year’s Eve, Wits and Wagers, and board games. In the News, we talk about the ongoing controversy around Pluto’s planetary status, stationary bikes that restaurant guests can pedal at McDonald’s in China, and a television you can taste. Phoebe and Dad play a few rounds of Hum That Tune. For Treat Yourself, Santi joins the whole family to try some traditional Christmas treats from Mallorca.
Elizabeth talks to Dad about Nintendo 64 fog, rhythm games, the Burkman Holiday House’s maximalist Christmas decorations, worst Christmas music, Christmas Wrapping by the Waitresses, the family being together for Christmas, weird things that students say in school, the California Raisins, and revisiting the fact that Santi does not like pie. In the News, we discuss the most mispronounced words of 2021, cheating in the camel beauty contest industry, and a dentist in Italy who tried to get out of getting his COVID vaccine by using a fake arm. Allison (Mom) joins for a holiday TV movies edition of Made-Up Movie Minute. Finally, For Treat Yourself, we try gummy Froot Loops and Cinema Popcorn from Daiso (the Japanese dollar store).
Will and Santi talk to Dad about Will getting his driver’s license in Paris, Texas, Santi’s first Thanksgiving dinner in the US, putting up Christmas decorations and Maisy’s reaction to the Christmas tree train, Doctor Who Flux, and the new Disney+ show, Hawkeye. In the News, we talk about the mystery of human feet showing up on the beaches of the Pacific Northwest, Ohio Man burning down his mother’s house because he was burning cobwebs with a blow torch, Canada releasing its strategic maple syrup reserves, and an update on Jamal Hinton and Wanda Dench’s sixth Thanksgiving together. Will, Santi and Dad play the Laffy Taffy Joke Game. Finally, for Treat Yourself, Santi tries banana Laffy Taffy, and we try some Christmas candy bars, including Peanut Brittle Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, Christmas Cookie Hershey’s bar, M&M snowballs, and Lifesaver Gummy Christmas wreathes.
Henry and Allison (Mom) talk to Dad about their friend’s Chucky podcast, Dune, The Eternals, Halloween, Phoebe’s surprise appearance, and Henry, Will and Santi going to the Tame Impala concert without a parent. In the News, we talk about Pablo Escobar’s cocaine hippos being declared “persons” in federal court, the Space X crew’s perseverance despite a broken toilet on their rocket, a judge in Georgia who mock-banned Elf on the Shelf, and this year’s inductees into the Toy Hall of Fame. We discuss several hypotheticals about eating pets, superpowered girlfriends, and an invention that would make you rich, but possibly destroy the world. Finally, for Treat Yourself, we try gummy Oscar Meyer hotdogs and pumpkin pie Pop Tarts.
Phoebe talks to Dad about life at college, Will getting accepted to college, classes getting canceled due to snow, the Texas Freeze, Phoebe getting snow down her back, Phoebe’s welcome song, Phoebe’s song writing, Halloween, things people not from America wonder about Halloween in the United States, and Phoebe’s corn maze date. In the News, we talk about a woman in Canada who had a meteor land on her pillow, a man who is suing a psychic who failed to remove an ex-girlfriend’s curse, and the official city wizard of Christchurch, New Zealand getting laid off after two decades. We play the Dad Joke Game. For Treat Yourself, we try Tollhouse Pumpkin Spice Cookies and Pillsbury Grands Pumpkin Spice Rolls.
Will and Allison (Mom) talk to Dad about the pool construction at their house, Maisy’s desire to break free, the events at the State Fair of Texas, Karen, the mean Emu, Dad’s pantry war against the wheat weevils, the boys dressing up as hotdogs for their fall orchestra concert, the family movie night wheel, and Monty Python and the Holy Grail. In the News, we talk about a many in Turkey who joined a search party for himself, an artist who was paid $84,000 for an art exhibit, and took the money and called it art, and Otis, the winner of Fat Bear Week. Allison, Will and Dad play a few rounds of Hum That Tune. Finally, for Treat Yourself, we try the Jelly Belly Bean Boozled Fiery Five Challenge.
Henry talks to Dad about American pizza toppings, cough drops, word pronunciations, Santi’s birthday, Free Guy, Dad’s movie theater seating hack, Henry’s upcoming talent show performance, and Henry not going to Homecoming. In the News, we talk about a discovery in New Mexico that suggests humans arrived in North America about 10,000 years prior than previously thought, a gravestone that went missing for 150 years and was being used to make fudge, and a lawyer who was arrested for dressing up like a Halloween monster and walking on the beach. We play a few rounds of Would You Rather. Finally, for Treat Yourself, we try candy corn flavor Red Vines, and Sour Patch Watermelon and Swedish Fish flavored marshmallows.