Best Fun Books To Read To Toddlers Podcasts (2025)

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Where are Dr. Carbles Marbles! and where's my Pfeffernusse? 42:35

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3d ago42:35

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Mike and David welcome their first non-daughter guest, Dan Gutman, the nutman, author of the My Weird(er and erestEST...) School Series(esEST?), and the recently released The Picasso Curse and OH SOOO many more. Dan discusses his “What if” theory of writing (What if Castro became an Astro?, What if Picasso became an Queso) and denies VEHEMENTLY any…

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3. Lessons in Chemistry 15:22

10d ago15:22

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This episode, the girls read and review Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. Mixed reviews on both sides... Let us know your thoughts on our Instagram @chattingchapterspodcastBy Paris Williams + Hannah Mews

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Goodnight Moon: less cheddar, more tea and peas, please 30:41

10d ago30:41

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The "Dads on Books" welcomed Lucy Patrick, who selected a copy of the 1947 classic, Good Night Moon. Lucy chose her sticky shredded copy of the book mostly because the mouse is "really cute". The dads, with a lot of help from brilliant Lucy, calculate that it took the little bunny a wopping 70 minutes to finally fall asleep. They debated whether th…

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Warrior Cats: Into the Wild and Sarah Patrick 32:52

17d ago32:52

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Another daughter, another series! David’s Sarah and Warrior Cats’s Into the Wild! by Erin “faux” Hunter. Mike reads the wrong book. Again. And is lost. David reads the right book. Again. And is lost. Sarah is not lost and finds the Dads. It’s a wild wonderful world of cat clans and hyphens and blood-beats. This epic tale is so huge that Sarah is cu…

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2. BONUS: Book Quiz 16:37

24d ago16:37

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The girls complete an online 'Book Personality Quiz' while learning about each other's reading habits and favourite genres. You can find the link to the quiz on our Instagram @chattingchapterspodcast and let us know if you're the main character or the villain...By Paris Williams + Hannah Mews

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1. The Chestnut Man 14:51

24d ago14:51

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Join us for the first episode of Chatting Chapters! Paris and Hannah discuss their compliments, but mainly criticisms of The Chestnut Man by Soren Sveistrup.By Paris Williams + Hannah Mews

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Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus and other life lessons 25:45

24d ago25:45

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Mike and David return to totally toddler tomes—fewer words, no chapters, and more pictures with one of their favorite and fun authors award-garnering Mo Willems. We're talking about illustrious, illylu—pictures again. SPOILER ALERT—We love the art! So simple, yet so profound with an hint of/ notes of cranberry and sage. And David messes up his anim…

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El Deafo: Friends and graphic novels (pics, rabbits, and 4 shadows) 36:17

1M ago36:17

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In the third “Since we are Dads on Books, we have daughters, and they can be Guests!“ episode, Mike’s daughter Ruby joins us with one of her favorite books—it's teacher and school librarian approved!!—and our first graphic novel, El Deafo by CeCe Bell. We touch on a mashup of Little House and the Waltons, a German version of the muppets (DasMuppetz…

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Percy Jackson: The Lightning Thief: Voyage to Vegas with a zebra, tin cans and 7 layer dip 34:54

1M ago34:54

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This time there’s someone next to David—his daughter Delaney! Mike and David welcome their second guest. Ever. We delve into the wonderful world of Percy Jackson. WARNING: this book has no pictures!! And is long. Longer than our previous reads. And read the chapter titles first. Trust us. Trust her. From accidental teacher vaporization to taking a …

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Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus: We Didn't Get on Board With This One! 25:44

2M ago25:44

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Mike and David talk about "Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus" by Barbara Park. Let's just say they're not on board with this one--a first! While there's some fun: Mike likes that it's made of paper and when he learned that "a relief is when your stomach doesn't feel squeezy anymore." And David liked STEWED TOMATOES!! this one just isn't thei…

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Flat Stanley or Flat Stan Lee, you make the call 25:24

2M ago25:24

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Mike and David get flat with Stanley! Mike discovers him in a book store in Ohio, and David gets a blast from his past with his nephew's Flat Stanley Project—Flat Stanley was a book?! Travel through time as Mike and David try to figure out when the heck the book was written. 1944? 1964? LANGUAGE WARNING!! Old timey words like “gosh”, “heavens”, and…

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300th Episode - A Look Back 1:13:56

2M ago1:13:56

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Celebrating our 300th episode, we look back at where it all began, countdown our top 5 favorite Dumb Dad Moments and look forward to where we may be after 300 more! Thank you for supporting us, for sharing your stories and for being a part of the Dumb Dad community. If you want to send us your Dumb Parenting Submission, you can email us at DumbDadP…

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Pinkalicious: Cupcakes, Commas, and ellipses, ellipsees? Eliptical! (WHATEVER!!!)... and vegetables 27:42

2M ago27:42

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Get ready for a "pink-tastic" episode with Mike and David, the Dads on Books! Fresh off Podcast Movement (#pm25), they dove into Pinkalicious. Mike "forgot" the plot, so he rediscovered the joy of her pink transformation. They loved Daddy's "tired finger" and the book's cool collage illustrations. Plus, they had a "comma-n" good time discussing pun…

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Ivy and Bean and Stella: What's up with Your Spleen? 29:44

2M ago29:44

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Mike and David welcome their first guest. EVER. Mike's daughter and brand new college student Stella who read Ivy and Bean as a child and--spoiler alert--still loves it!! Stella doesn't miss a bean--beat as she dives in to the normal dad banter and tangents on improv, prepositions, and Steve Carrell. Stella brings unexpectedly expected "sass" to th…

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How the Bowls Are Made 38:16

2M ago38:16

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Evan is getting a new roof and trying not to spy too much, while Kevin gets stalled by his FIL trying to edit a video. Also, Dumb Dad Moments - Evan waits far too long to fix a nail and Kevin peacocks too hard during a new workout. If you want to send us your Dumb Parenting Submission, you can email us at [email protected] or send it by postal m…

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The Little Engine That Could: We Think We Can-can 32:10

2M ago32:10

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The Dads on Books, Mike and David, chug along discussing The Little Engine That Could, proving they "think they can" podcast! David chose the book, then, like a lost toy, couldn't quite recall why. Mike, however, remembers the 1900s, but not why he went into the kitchen! They explore old-timey art (complete with hyphens!), discover Watty Piper's se…

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One Track Mind 36:43

3M ago36:43

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Kevin has back to school night and Evan's kids are back to rehearsals, but will they have scripts? Also Kevin tells his kids they can have anything they want for dinner without having anything they want in the refrigerator. AND a dumb parenting user submission! If you want to send us your Dumb Parenting Submission, you can email us at DumbDadPod@gm…

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Sleeping Cutie Live: Up Owl Nite, Sand's Groove & Stinky Feet Blues 31:19

3M ago31:19

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Welcome to Dads on Books, where Mike and David FINALLY hit record and make an episode after 40 minutes of talking about "random things." They immediately forgot everything. (We blame Blockbuster's brain-erasing technology). Rob Reiff started last week's "Little House in the Big Woods" episode accidentally, in his pocket, and has to rewind it like a…

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Depreciating ASS-et 48:18

3M ago48:18

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It's homework season again and the Dads are struggling! Also Evan only manages one half of an errand while Kevin has an eventful Chuck E Cheese back to school day/night. If you want to send us your Dumb Parenting Submission, you can email us at [email protected] or send it by postal mail to The Dumb Dads, 17216 Saticoy St #678, Van Nuys, CA 9140…

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Who was Laura Ingalls Wilder: Cliff's Notes and Spoiler Alerts 34:55

3M ago34:55

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This episode of Dads on Books sees Mike and David finally hit record after a legendary hour-and-a-half pre-show chat! They dive into "Who Was Laura Ingalls Wilder?", discussing "Cliffnotes" and hilarious plot spoilers like Pa pouring lead bullets. Learn about Laura's supposedly "easy life" with Almanzo, when she marries up. The dads also debate bur…

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PTA Merch Madness 40:58

3M ago40:58

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Thanks to everyone who came out to our show last night at Dynasty Typewriter, coming soon to Youtube! We're back in the swing of things and while Kevin has something taken off his PTA plate, Evan adds it on. Also, Kevin tries to interrupt a nice moment of sharing with a math solution. If you want to send us your Dumb Parenting Submission, you can e…

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Fancy Nancy and the Case of the '80s Throwbacks 34:19

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This is my boss, Mike & David, we're not millionaires, but we are a heck of 2 guys... In the latest episode of Dads on Books, we explore the decadence of Fancy Nancy. Nostalgia was on our minds as we careened towards a cliff edge of the Gogos, Hart to Hart, and many other things from the 80s that we say twice. Join us for a tear-filled episode of s…

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Can't Read Two Books At Once 43:51

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The kids are finally back in school and handled it with only a few tears. Evan shares a strategy for not overwhelming your kids more in the first week, while Kevin begs people to join their PTAs. Also Dumb Dad Moments, Kevin forgets to clean out the very first lunchbox of the season while Evan waits for dinner and misses a mess. If you want to send…

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Underground: Elephants, Eggs and Deep-Earth Delights 35:09

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This week David and Mike head "Underground" to learn about how a city's underground systems work. I know, sounds like a snooze-fest. BUT, not only is there a lot to learn about city building, there are little pieces of humor in the pictures that will draw you in. We really dig this intriguing book by another David, David Macauley. Looking for an ep…

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3 Dollars More for a Cooler Bag 42:45

4M ago42:45

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It’s Back to School Season. Evan takes his kids back to school shopping and tries to teach a 10-year-old fashion. Meanwhile, Kevin realizes he’s a board game nerd who's up to play anytime...but not Pokemon. And Evan loses his temper about a roller bag, which is different than a cooler bag. We’ll explain… If you want to send us your Dumb Parenting S…

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The World According to Humphrey: Oh, For Squeek's Sake 29:20

4M ago29:20

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Squeektastically Sqeektastic! David and Mike could squeek away for hours about Humphrey (oui oui oui!), but... spoiler alert! (There aren't any real spoilers here). They uncover author Betty G. Birney's hilarious revelation that Humphrey initially had an "Accent." Who knew a book about a rodent could be so touching and inspiring? Reminding us of "T…

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Melon-collie 40:12

4M ago40:12

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On this episode, summer's wrapping up, Evan's feeling melancholic about his birthday and Kevin is adamant (and correct) that the "I Love Lucy" chocolate factory scene is one of the best sitcom moments of all time. Also, Evan tries a sneaky move at the rec pool, while Kevin makes his wife a dry turkey burger salad in an attempt to go the extra mile.…

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Fox in Socks: Look Out, It's a Twister! 31:25

4M ago31:25

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The Doctor will see you now! In their first Dr. Seuss book discussion, Fox in Socks, Mike and David chew on blue goo and in an unmuddled tweetle beetle battle, happen upon some Suess-lore. And their smart tongues? Just headed out on a trip to Numbs-ville! Looking for an episode we touched on in this one? How about: The Giving Tree or Guess How Much…

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Where Are Those Special Rocks? 41:07

4M ago41:07

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One month more of summer and both dads are getting rid of rocks! Also Evan throws a movie birthday for his daughter and Kevin gets to witness his Dumb Dad technology moment. Meanwhile, Kevin plans a final summer trip that makes his son miss a dino event near Skyzone he's been looking forward to alllll summer. If you want to send us your Dumb Parent…

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Guess How Much I Love You: It's a Hare-y Tale 24:26

4M ago24:26

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This week, the Dads discuss the book Guess How Much I Love You. Dad A quizzes Dad Number One on art mediums, #1 discovers details about the ISBN page, A crosses the globe looking for the location and #1 plans a trip to see his long lost relatives at Walker Books. After all the hubbub, it's a consensus, they both love it! Looking for an episode we t…

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Frog O'Clock 46:19

4M ago46:19

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The summer is quickly coming to an end, Evan is back to full-time solo SAHD and Kevin just took the family camping near a frog packed stream. Evan tries to pack too much in to a dentist filled day while Kevin gets caught in the dark. If you want to send us your Dumb Parenting Submission, you can email us at [email protected] or send it by postal…

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Little House in the Big Woods: the Dads Learn to Smoke a Deer 32:23

4M ago32:23

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Welcome to "Dads on Books," Episode X where Mike and David venture into books for an older audience, don’t worry, it's still a kids book. The dads tackle Little House in the Big Woods, a book so enthralling dad #A bought a vintage set for $5. Join us while we learn about churning butter, smoking a deer (the meat) and other fun stuff. It's a "riveti…

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Will You Just Learn? 43:34

5M ago43:34

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On this podcast, Evan takes the whole family camping and thankfully doesn't run into any rattlesnakes, while Kevin can't locate the smell his wife keeps sniffing in the kitchen. If you want to send us your Dumb Parenting Submission, you can email us at [email protected] or send it by postal mail to The Dumb Dads, 17216 Saticoy St #678, Van Nuys,…

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It's Halloween, I'm Turning Green (with envy after spending a million hundred dollars on a new library card) 25:42

5M ago25:42

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In this weeks episode, David and Mike explore the wild and wackily kookified world of Dan Gutman, and found a million hundred books begging to be read. They contemplate the fortunes they've spent at the Scholastic book fair where so many of these volumes lie hiding... waiting to sneak into your bags and make you laugh all the way home. Mike admits …

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Do I Stil Have A Myspace Account? 40:53

5M ago40:53

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We're back after a 2 week hiatus! Sorry for the unexpected time off. Evan took a fun adventure across the country with his family that ends in a Dumb Dad Moment. Meanwhile Kevin has started summer but hasn't yet ended the school year. If you want to send us your Dumb Parenting Submission, you can email us at [email protected] or send it by posta…

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Sideways Stories from Wayside School: OOPSIE! Mr Anderson, Call the Architect 27:08

5M ago27:08

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This week, David did research and Mike read the back of the book, finding that, "More than 6 million kids have laughed..." They get kooky discussing Louis Sachar's Sideways Stories from Wayside School and explore this surreal, 30-story school, built incorrectly by a man who only said, "My bad". The dads agree the book is wacky, goofy, and slightly …

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The Book with No Pictures: Olivia called and wants William's blurf back! 22:34

5M ago22:34

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This week, Mike and David discuss... nothing. We speak of many nothings, "The Book with No Pictures," which is much like the beginning of life. Just a blank boring canvas. We discuss ideas for seequels, and the deep existentialist meaning of the artistically artsy artistry within the annals of it's history. David drops names, Mike sweeps them up, a…

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Frog and Toad are Friends: Blah, it's half past May, where is that gosh darned snail mail? 34:45

5M ago34:45

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BLAH! This week Davey and Mikey talk about one of Mike's favorite childhood books, "Frog and Toad are Friends." Kermit looks at Toads bathing suit, some interesting things about the author are in discussion and we decide which amphibian fits our personality better. Additionally, Fred and Toad discuss the origins of snail mail. All in all, a ribbiti…

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Summer. Now. Today 43:35

5M ago43:35

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It's the first day of summer and both dads have already felt neglectful and tried to haphazardly make up for it. Kevin takes a trip to Skyzone where he lets his duties fall off and Evan demands his kids go outside between roof estimates. Also Evan's fidget habit makes him take a spill. If you want to send us your Dumb Parenting Submission, you can …

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Cars and Trucks... and Things That Go 36:05

5M ago36:05

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Richard Scarry's Cars and Trucks and Things That Go In this week's episode, David and Mike talk about Richard Scarry and his books. Mike picks the wrong book to buy and David thinks that's hilarious. We make suggestions about book titles and laugh a lot about the books and reference back to episodes from long long ago. Enjoy this episode of Dads on…

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There's No Missing Piece 45:33

6M ago45:33

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Last day of school, here we go summer. Evan worries he hasn't soaked up the school year enough while Kevin thinks if you're in it, you're enjoying it. Meanwhile a community Dumb Dad event at the last baseball game of the season and Evan learns how to use his calendar. If you want to send us your Dumb Parenting Submission, you can email us at DumbDa…

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Big Words for Little People 38:31

6M ago38:31

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Long ago, In a galaxy far, far away... Dad's on Books- EPISODE 4 David And Mike take on the book, Big Words for Little People, by Jamie Lee Curtis and Laura Cornell. Listen as David tells us why he didn't like the book, and then changes his mind as he continues reading it. Mike was confused, so he hadn't reread it, but he remembers a lot of it, bec…

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Just Trying to Have a Good Time 37:53

6M ago37:53

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On this episode, summer is almost here. Evan's family prepares for a trip and Kevin prepares the trampoline membership. Kevin has been forgetting violin class for most of the year only to discover an end of year performance, while Evan forces his kid to put on a performance to be allowed into the house. If you want to send us your Dumb Parenting Su…

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Mrs. McTats and Her House Full of Cats 21:14

6M ago21:14

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Dads on Books returns for episode 3! In this episode hosts David Patrick and Mike Walker discuss the children's book Mrs. McTats and Her Houseful of Cats by Alyssa Satin Capucilli and illustrated by Joan Rankin. They discuss Mrs. McTats and the story follows how she acquires her numerous cats, and how it is a "teaching"" book. Mike shares his Mrs. …

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You Can Do A Lot When You're Sad 36:15

6M ago36:15

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The Dumb Dads talk about why they don't get to the beach enough and why parents are scared of everything now. Also Kevin brings the wrong shoes to baseball while Evan struggles to feed his kids on time. If you want to send us your Dumb Parenting Submission, you can email us at [email protected] or send it by postal mail to The Dumb Dads, 17216 S…

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Olivia Helps with Christmas 27:56

6M ago27:56

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Welcome to Episode 2! We are discussing the book, "Olivia Helps with Christmas." Why this book? Well, David selected "Olivia Helps with Christmas" due to its personal history, noting that Mike and wife, Kim, introduced his family to the Olivia series early in his eldest daughter's reading journey. It has become a cherished favorite of his family, c…

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The Giving Tree 29:15

6M ago29:15

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Welcome to the inaugural episode of our podcast where we delve into the world of children's books that resonate with both our kids and their adults! In this episode, hosts Mike Walker and David Patrick kick things off by discussing the classic, "The Giving Tree" Why did we choose "The Giving Tree" as our first book? Mostly because we remember it fo…

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Hindsight Means Butt Looks 45:12

6M ago45:12

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Only 3 weeks left of school, which is...daunting. The dads celebrated Mother's Day weekend with their wives out of town and Dumb Dad Moments were had. If you want to send us your Dumb Parenting Submission, you can email us at [email protected] or send it by postal mail to The Dumb Dads, 17216 Saticoy St #678, Van Nuys, CA 91406. The Dumb Dad pod…

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Dads on Books: The Trailer 1:59

6M ago1:59

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We're just getting started! Join us for the big drop on 5/25/25 and listen while we discuss books that we read to our daughters or were inspired by them to read.By Michael Walker & David Patrick

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Flour for the Teacher 44:09

7M ago44:09

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Evan's kiddo has to get his wisdom teeth out, which Evan keeps forgetting is actual surgery. Meanwhile, Kevin steals his brother's joke and gets praised at school. And a Dumb Dad User submission via snail mail! If you want to send us your Dumb Parenting Submission, you can email us at [email protected] or send it by postal mail to The Dumb Dads,…