Poppin' Bottles Dad-Cast: Recent Episodes
Poppin' Bottles Dad-Cast
A couple of dads who were up to no good, started making dad-casts in the neighborhood. Ben and Nick, two young-ish dads, discuss the world of being dads and having tiny humans to raise. They also have a variety of dads from the podcasting and blogging world on as special guests. Listen up, busters.
After six years of shows, it's time to say goodbye. Ben and Nick talk about some amazing memories over the life of the show, share some thank you's, and fill you in on what's coming next for them. Thank you to everyone who has made this show such a blast to work to make and share with you over the last six years. We love you all!
After six years of shows, it's time to say goodbye. Ben and Nick talk about some amazing memories over the life of the show, share some thank you's, and fill you in on what's coming next for them. Thank you to everyone who has made this show such a blast to work to make and share with you over the last six years. We love you all!
Ben sits down with his Dad to chat about Kindergarten, the difference between school in the 60's vs school today, and things that make a family unique. Rate and subscribe on iTunes and hit us up on the tweets and the instagrams @pbdadcast
Ben and his wife Carissa sit down for a minisode fresh from dropping off their kiddo from her first day of Kindergarten! Follow us on the tweets/instagrams: @pbdadcast
We return for another year at Philly Podcast Festival! We recorded LIVE at Tattooed Mom on South Street in Philadelphia.
We're back again after some time off. We chat what's been going on in our lives, pre-K graduations, the Eagles White House non-visit nonsense, and our upcoming LIVE show at Tattooed Mom for the Philly Podcast Festival.
On this week's episode, we talk about the incredible feelings of witnessing the Philadelphia Eagles win their first Super Bowl--and the ensuing madness that was the parade (it was incredible). And, we give an update on the Sitcom Dads Fight Club tournament! Go to our twitter to vote in the semis!
This week's episode brings FINALLY brings to life something four years in the making. Our Sitcom Dads Fight Club tournament! We debate our final eight and set up the brackets. Head over to our twitter @pbdadcast to vote!
Oh hey, two weeks in a row! On this week's show, we talk about how bad of liars our kids are. When we should or shouldn't curse. And, we touch on our future as podcasters and bloggers.
We're finally back after an almost 4-month break. Big news: Nick and his family bought a house. We discuss the process, what we've been up to, the holidays, and dieting (again).
This week, Nick is in the throws of dealing with lice AGAIN, Ben's daughter has the stomach bug, fantasy football started, and Nick's dieting again, but is it working? Listen to find out!
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This week we discuss the first week of school, including the first day of school coinciding with the eclipse and Maddie's birthday. Ben takes an extended road trip. #podcast #itunes # #podernfamily #parenting #dads #firstdayofschool #solareclipse #roadtrips
This week's episode is all about going to back to school and the realization of how quickly our kids are growing up. We also talk about Charlottesville and how to talk about hate with our kids.
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This week we talked about our experience at the Philly Podcast Festival, what we've been doing with our summers, and when is the right time to start playdates with school kids. #podcast #parenting #podernfamily #summerbreak #schoolsout #playdate
This week we recorded in front of a live audience at Tattooed Mom in Philly for the Philly Podcast Festival. Talked 10 things you wouldn't know about being a parent, and gave a real in-depth look at all the ways parenting is depressingly funny.
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This week we touch on our fun Father's Eve night, our Father's Days, how the home buying process is going for Nick's family, and Ben's two weeks as a solo dad.
We're FINALLY back after a long layoff. We talk Father's Day, our Father's Eve event, Pampers, end of school, and summer camp!
We're back after a few weeks off, only with no Ben. So Nick's daughters Sophia and Maddie join in as co-hosts. It's a fun-filled, loud show of nothing but nonsense. We apologize to your ears.
While Nick deals with a crazy bus driver, the family is bracing for the loss of a loved one.
In Part Two of this three part series, Ben chats with his Mom Nancy, who's experience with parenting, feminism and more spans over 40 years.
Nick is sick (again), Maddy threw up (again) and Ben has an irrational fear stemming from the Sausage Party movie!
Part One: This week Ben sits down to interview his Mom, Nancy Mullen. Having grown up in the late 50's/early 60's and becoming a mother in the late 70's, she has a unique perspective on womanhood, feminism, and parenthood as it has evolved over the past 40 years. There have been many changes, but many things have stayed the same.
Ben and Nick get chatty about the home buying process, how many places they've lived over the years, The Super Bowl and more!
This week we talk about our kids recent behavior issues, their "art" work on Nick's walls, and a quick chat about Dudes of Future/Past podcast.
We chat about Nick chasing down his daughter's bus, the improving health of our families, our nomination for Mommy Poppins Philly's "Bestie Awards" and more!
Not only us, but both of our families got sick for the Holidays. Now that Ben can speak again, we're back! We recap the holiday and get pumped for the new year!
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving! Did you put up your tree yet? (If you did, Ben thinks you're a monster). We also chat about Ben's terrible Saturday trip to the city and Nick went to ANOTHER wedding. Theme song by Tall Simon
The Election has come and gone, but is it really over yet? Lots of questions to be answered as we move forward into a Trump Presidency and we discuss a slice of them. Theme song by "Tall Simon"
It's a few days before Election Day and Environmental Protection is at the forefront of our minds. Gretchen from cleanairmomsaction.org talks with us on how changes in the environment affects us more than we know and who in the upcoming election supports the changes we need to make a better world for our kids. Check out that site and follow their social media accounts for more info! Theme song by Tall Simon.
It's been a long week of figuring out costumes, freezing during a Halloween parade, and much more. Special appearances by Carissa (Ben's Wife) and Dubsy (Nick's Dog). Theme song by Tall Simon.
It's true, our kids are driving us a little crazy. But as you'll hear, parenting is a delicate balance of patience and more. Check out our sponsor PopLyfe.com and find our new teeshirts on Amazon.com!!!
This week all the kids (plus Ben) are sick and we found out "Super Lice" is a thing! We also have our own teeshirts available on Amazon now! Also check out shirts from our sponsor PopLyfe.com! Song by Tall Simon.
Partying Hard, Chuck E. Cheese Fights, Eating Faces and projectile vomiting. All in a productive week for us parents. Check out our sponsor the Slim Jimmy: https://slimwallet.thejimmycase.com/
Theme song by Tall Simon
Kristen Chase from Cool Mom Picks and the Spawned podcast joins us for an epic chat about iOS10, the origin of Cool Mom Picks AND gives us some business insight! Check out the site www.coolmompicks.com and check out the Spawned podcast via iTunes! Theme song: "New Friends" by Tall Simon.
This week we have on a special guest! It's Vic from "Eat. Sleep. Dad." a blog that not only focuses on parenting but also on living a minimalist lifestyle as a family. Be sure to check out www.eatsleepdad.com and follow Vic on Twitter and Facebook! Theme song by Tall Simon.
Ben and Nick are back chatting about a recent post, Life of Dad, "Kid Leashes" and more! New theme song by Tall Simon. This weeks sponsor: PopLyfe.com
Maddie and Emma both turned 3 this month, and Sophia is still adjusting to Kindergarden. These adventures and more!
Featuring Eric Bennion of "But Daddy Why", Ryan Hamilton of "Life of Dad Aftershow" and Don Jackson of "The Dad Spotlight" podcasts. We talk about the Type-A Parent Con experience, what it means to be a Dad blogger, and more.
Hello, it's us. We were wondering if after all this time you'd like to listen. We cover (almost) all the stuff we missed and all the fun our families have had so far this Summer!
We're nominated for an Iris Award! Also this week: kids sleeping habits, tumbles down the stairs, NCAA Finals and more!! Check out our sponsor www.poplyfe.com!
This week is a deep episode as we discuss depression both in ourselves and others. It starts off a bit jolly while we talk about the Super Bowl, but the recent news about Johnny Manziel has sparked a larger conversation. Much thanks to our sponsor PopLyfe.com.
This week we recover from a crazy blizzard, Ben is back from the Philly Auto Show, a discussion on Mini-Vans and Barbie Dolls have a new look! Tune in to an all new #AskADad soon and check out our sponsor PopLyfe.com!
*SPOILERS****The Holidays are a now somewhat of a blur behind us, but more importantly...WE SAW STAR WARS! All is discussed and more! Don't forget to check out our sponsor PopLyfe.com for awesome parenting apparel!
This week....Nick is getting over a stomach flu, Movember updates and both guys talk about their recent date nights! Don't forget to check out http://us.mobro.co/poppinbottles and thanks to our sponsor PopLyfe.com!
Another Halloween has come and gone! We reflect on this years revelry and more! Thanks again to our sponsor for November, Flatout Flatbread! Go check out www.flatoutflatbread.com!
The kids have been a little frustrating, almost as frustrating as watching the Eagles play football. Tune in! Thanks to Flatout Flatbread for sponsoring! Check them out at www.flatoutbread.com!
This week we talk with AskYourDadBlog creator/writer John Kinnear! We discuss being bloggers, SEO, our kids interactions with social media and his posts "Dear Crappy Parent" and "Fine. I Will Write ABout The Marcy's Diner Owner Who Screamed at the 2-Year-Old". Check out our sponsor thepoplyfe.com for awesome dad-centric tees!
This week the boys are on via Skype due to the busy weekend. They talk Birthday party nonsense, Emma's new interest in spicy foods, and more! Check out http://www.thepoplyfe.com for awesome Dad-centric shirts and more!
This week we're joined by Mike Cruse from Papa Does Preach! We talk toddlers, vacations, potty training, Dad 2.0 and more! Check out all Mike's awesome stuff at http://www.papadoespreach.com and follow him on Twitter @papa_preaches Unfortunately the audio is a little haggard but we'll be re-uploading it soon! Brought to you by The Pop Lyfe! Teeshirts and more for showing off your Dadly pride! Check out http://www.thepoplyfe.com for more!
Welcome to our LIVE recording of our Tweet-Up at Iron Hill Brewery in West Chester! We had a lot of awesome people come out for this special event and it was a whole heaping helping of fun! We talked about the summertime, Forth of July and Iron Hill's new "Mahalo Apollo" brew in cans! We were joined by Chris (@dadncharge) Jeff (@OWTK) Mike (@MonkeyfishToys) Mark, and more!
We were all about LEGO this week. We recorded the episode live from Philly BrickFest 2015. There were so many awesome LEGO displays on hand, it was amazing. There were even some Star Wars characters in the house! Aside from chatting about our LEGO memories, we talk the new Star Wars trailer, plus some odd comments and questions we've gotten lately.
Nick is M.I.A. so Ben's awesome Wife Carissa steps in! They talk about their weekend trip to the Zoo, professional Wrestling, kids STILL being sick, and the awesome onset of Spring! Also: We need your help! There is a spider stuck in our vacuum cleaner. Should Ben just clean it out and #KeepVacuum or should Carissa #ThrowThatShitOut. You tell us! Tweet @PBDadcast with your vote!
Ben and Nick talk about some ridiculous Celebrity Baby names, the plight of parents searching for a good school, NCAA, and more! Tweet @PBDadcast
Nick and Ben are exhausted from a long weekend of sick kids and late nights. Now delirious, they talk sick kids, the NFL, and a new game Nick has come up with on Twitter: #collegeorkids. Tweet at us @PBDadcast, and check out facebook.com/poppinbottlesdadcast
Nick and Ben talk the #AmazonFamilyUS movement, Sophia's Birthday party, Emma's new fascination with removing her diaper, and we get a lovely "intermission" thanks to our waitress who can't figure out her phone! Tweet at us @PBDadcast and Subscribe on iTunes via the Podcast App!
Ben and Nick talk about the passing of a great Dad and friend, Oren Miller. Go for a walk today and think of all the positive things in your life. Post a picture via social media with #LoveWalk to spread the love. The guys also talk Dad 2.0 in San Francisco and next years' event happening in D.C. as well as potty training and more! Talk to them: @PBDadcast @brownie_22 @dadonthemic #DadsandFamilies
Recorded at Shorty's Sunflower Cafe', Pottstown Pennsylvania
Nick's oldest keeps comin' with the crazy quotes, Ben's toddler is sick, Dad 2.0 is just around the corner, and Valentines Day is safely behind us. All that discussed and more! Tweet at us @PBDadcast @GoodMenProject #DadsandFamilies
Ben and Nick talk about "A Dads 3 Rules to Easy Parenting", a Dad in need after his son is born, and Nick's new nickname bestowed on him by his oldest. Question of the week: What silly nicknames have your kids given you? Tweet at @goodmenproject or @pbdadcast #DadsandFamilies
Happy New Year! Post Holiday's the guys talk about how Christmas went, Nicks Family addiction to Frozen, the rediculous ammount of toys in Ben's appartment, and a recent trip to Chuck-E-Cheese's
We talk our favorite--and in some cases least favorite--Christmas songs. With some input from some of our Dad Blogger buddies. Christmas plans, Santas on fire trucks and trains.
Nick's Daughter has a new catchphrase, and Ben's little one "Fears the Beard" this Holiday Season. Then they lay down the law of what makes a good Santa, and what happens when you only see one set of footprints. "Daddy, Don't Break My Balls!"
Ben is going to Dad 2.0, and the guys talk Thanksgiving experiences new and old! The Girls are picky about eating nowadays, so how'd it work out?
We invite Jess Sanfilippo from SHUGGILIPPO on the show. We talk PREGGOLAND film, making money on the internets, and origin stories.
We have Pat and Dave from Justadad247.com on the show. We talk SAHDs, TV appearances, the backstory of the site and friendship, and more!
Nick went on vacation, Ben went to the zoo, and they both felt the heat! They also talk making a comic, and the babies new teeth!
We talk the National At Home Dad Network, our babies' bruises, what Ben's couch is made out of, and our good pal Oren Miller.
We talk our work on the Oral-B #powerofdad campaign, father's day, the gated community inside our homes, and Sophia's new "nickname" for Nick...
We talk our now-mobile babies, baby proofing our houses, movie-going with or without kids, baby sleep, and the awesomeness that is netflix kids.
We talk about Mother's Day, the development of our 9-month olds, baby personality, Ben's new gig as a SAHD, and job searches.
We talk post-JBF (and upcoming!) as well as Ben's unemployment and Nick's first anxiety attack!
Just a quick update from Ben on Day 2 of the JBF sale! The line isn't bulked up yet so GET OVER HERE!
We welcome Tracy from Just Between Friends Philly. @jbfphilly on Twitter, jbfsale.com. We talk the upcoming Oaks sale on April 23-26th and the Reading sale on May 7-10th.
The fellas talk about their bad neighbors, JBF Philly, the Ick awards and online event the likes of which you have never seen, and the new DAM Bloggers website, dambloggers.com
We welcome Alex from hoppyfather.wordpress.com on the show. We talk home brewing, brown cow beer, leaving your kid in the car, and that Nick doesn't like hoppy beer
Nick fights his way through a bachelor party-induced hangover. And we talk our dads night out, baby food, superstitions, and other cool stuff you won't be bored with.
This week we talked about the upcoming Philly Dads Group Dad's Night Out on March 21st, the upcoming JBF Philly sales, potty training, sick kids, and more!
Welcome to episode 20! We talk getting in shape, our new site http://poppinbottlesdadcast.com/ is up and running, and the DAM Bloggers Facebook page, among other things.
This week we talk about losing weight as a dad, working out, and diets. We also talk "designer parents", Sophia's 3rd birthday, Philly Dads Group Dad's Night Out, and more.
We have Ben's dad on the show this week, talking old school parenting, technology, "dadverbs", and awesome axioms.
We welcome Scotty Schrier from dadswhochangediapers.com and talk about the changing station maps, being a dad, and Facebook promotion
Surviving blackouts and bad weather with kids, solid foods with babies, and LEGO Movie!
We talk snow days, importance of date nights, sleeping habits, and Ben pelting Nick's daughter with a snowball ON PURPOSE
We talk not being able to go to Dad2.0, our kids' continuing sicknesses, hospital trips, and the awesomeness that is the terrible twos.
Ben and Nick rap about solo overnights for the first night, rapping baby groups, aka BWA, sleeping schedules, and the upcoming JBF Philly consignment sales
We had Chris Bernholdt from DadNCharge.com on and discussed bad parenting, stay-at-home dads, Philly Dads Group, and potty training.
We talk about our Christmas', how New Years Eve has changed with kids, Countdown 2 Noon at the Please Touch Museum, Ben's new blog: BKMullen.wordpress.com, and Shaq-Fu
Join us as we talk with author of the Parents Phrase Book, Whit Honea. Check him out at honeaexpress.com and goodmenproject.com
Ben talks with Art Eddy and Ryan Hamilton from Life Of Dad Aftershow about technology, working with your offspring and much more! Such a great convo we had to edit it down and still couldn't fit the theme song!
Talkin' kids and technology, which sitcom dad you'd wanna take on in a fight, holiday traditions, and cops being called on Jehovah's Witnesses