Best What a Hell of a Way to Dad Podcasts (2025)

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DadChat: Checking under the hood 55:27

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This week Francis and Nate talk about getting a colonoscopy, prepping Thanksgiving food, Hallmark movies, and avant garde Garfield Get the lastest bonus episode and many years of back catalog at https://www.patreon.com/Hellofawaytodie Christmas has landed in the shop! Get your house ready with Ornaments, stickers, and patches today! - https://whata…

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The Thanksgiving Pairing We Never Questioned 9:47

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Why does turkey dinner almost always come with wine — and why do we never question it? In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down the psychology, tradition, and subtle conditioning behind one of the most automatic holiday rituals we all participate in without thinking. You’ll learn: How family tradition and social norms hardwire alcohol into hol…

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S2 Ep6: Christmas Pressure, Is I’m a Celeb Kid-Friendly? & Even Spending 40:33

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In this episode, Dean and Sara tackle two big parenting headaches: whether kids should be watching I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! (and all the adult chat that comes with it), and the growing pressure around Christmas. They chat about what age they let their girls watch the show, how much of the jungle drama and sex talk is suitable for little …

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Will You Regret This Season’s First Drink? 11:16

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That first drink of the season always feels innocent — a small toast to the holidays, a well-earned break. But is it really just “one drink”? In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook explores the psychology and biology behind the first sip of the season — why it feels so rewarding in the moment and why it can quietly set the tone for your entire holiday r…

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DadChat: Got that Dog in him 50:48

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This week Jack is back on the show and we're talking pet ownership and annoying dogs. Get the lastest bonus episode and many years of back catalog at https://www.patreon.com/Hellofawaytodie Christmas has landed in the shop! Get your house ready with Ornaments, stickers, and patches today! - https://whatahellofawaytodad.com/…

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The “Pre-Holiday Pour”: Why We Start Early 9:48

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The holidays haven’t even started — but your wine glass already has. In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook unpacks the pre-holiday pour: why so many people start drinking more before the actual celebrations begin, and what that reveals about stress, anticipation, and how we try to “prepare” for joy. You’ll learn: The psychology behind pre-holiday drink…

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S2 Ep5: The Mental Load Reloaded - “Not Arguing, Just Debating (Maybe)” 35:30

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This week, Dean and Sara wade back into the wonderful, chaotic, emotionally charged swamp that is the mental load - and they swear it’s a discussion, not an argument… despite already having an argument about the argument earlier that morning. With no guest to interrupt them, it’s full unfiltered Dean vs. Sara energy as they unpack: 🔥 What’s Inside …

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The Rise of the “Low-Key” Buzz 9:49

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Low-alcohol drinks are everywhere — from canned spritzers to “mindful” cocktails — but when did less become the new cool? In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down how low-alcohol went from niche to mainstream, and what it reveals about how we balance health, culture, and social life today. You’ll learn: Why millennials and Gen Z are driving th…

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Season 2 Finale: FBI Profilers, Coast Guard Legends, Adoption Miracles & Wild Redemption Stories 1:03:44

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Season 2… what a ride. Episode #064 This finale episode recaps some of the most powerful, wild, emotional, and impactful conversations we’ve ever had on What The Hell Do I Know with JB. Today we look back at the second half of the season — the moments that made us laugh, made us think, and honestly… made us better. We’re closing Season 2 with grati…

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Gen Z’s Quiet Rebellion Against Booze 9:57

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Gen Z and millennials are rewriting the rules — and alcohol is no longer the main character. In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook explores why younger generations are drinking less than ever, and what that says about culture, mental health, and connection today. You’ll learn: The surprising social, psychological, and economic reasons behind the “less …

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Veterans Day DadChat: Asking and Telling 51:06

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This Veterans day Nate and Francis talk about the Army Powerpoint training, how to survive a Moose attack, the evolution of Don't Ask, Don't Tell, and getting questionable tattoos. Get the lastest bonus episode and years of back catalog at https://www.patreon.com/Hellofawaytodie Check out the store for all your gear decorating needs - https://whata…

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S2 Ep4: Parenting Only One Child, Fact-vs-Fiction Game & Stadium Anxiety 43:08

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Half-term’s over and the house is loud again. Dean stayed home for football duty while Sara hid in a rain-lashed caravan with the Halloween-hating six-year-old - guess who actually parented? We swap notes on one-on-one time vs the chaos of two kids, then play Fact or Fiction with research-ish claims about family dinners, letting kids win, boredom, …

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When Your Body Notices Before You Do 10:41

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What really happens when your drinking habits shift — whether you’re cutting back, drinking more, or trying to find a middle ground? In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down what actually changes inside your body and brain when your drinking pattern does. You’ll learn: Why your sleep, emotions, and focus feel different when you drink more or l…

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💔 Permission to Grieve | J.S. Park on Healing, Faith & Finding Hope Through Loss 53:28

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Episode #063 – What The Hell Do I Know with JB Grief touches every life. In this raw, deeply honest conversation, JB sits down one-on-one with J.S. Park (Joon Park) — hospital chaplain, author, and viral storyteller — to talk about what it really means to grieve as long as you need. J.S. shares stories from hospital rooms and heartbreak, moments of…

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The Hidden Ways Alcohol Weakens Your Immune System 10:54

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Ever notice you get sick more often after a night out? In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down how alcohol quietly weakens your immune system — even if you’re not drinking heavily. From disrupting gut health to draining your antioxidants, alcohol impacts far more than your hangovers. You’ll learn: 🧬 How alcohol affects your immune cells and i…

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DadChat: Travel Dads 1:00:06

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This week Nate talks about being a good tourist, road tripping the south, and trying to be as disarming as possible to the people around us. Get the lastest bonus episode and many years of back catalog at https://www.patreon.com/Hellofawaytodie Check out the store for all your gear decorating needs - https://whatahellofawaytodad.com/…

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The Myth of “Safe” Drinking — What Science Says Now 10:32

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Is a little really harmless? In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down the newest research challenging the idea of “safe” or “moderate” drinking — and what mild alcohol use actually does to your brain and body over time. You’ll learn: 🍷 What the latest studies say about “no safe level” of alcohol 🧠 How even small amounts impact sleep, mood, hor…

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The United States vs Eddie Gallagher | Navy SEAL on Faith, War & Redemption 1:33:27

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Former Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher shares his incredible story — from combat and controversy to finding peace and purpose after facing life imprisonment. Eddie opens up about faith, betrayal, leadership, and how he rebuilt his life after being accused of war crimes and ultimately acquitted when the truth came out. This raw and powerful conversation w…

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DadChat: Give me the candy and no one gets hurt 56:26

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Francis is joined once again by Jack Forman to talk about celebrating Halloween as dads, leaning into Christmas, couples costumes and saying screw it and going to bed at ten pm. Sign up for the Patreon to get access to nearly a decade of bonus content and be automatically entered to win monthly drawings for free pins, stickers, and more - https://w…

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The Tiny Habits That Quietly Add Up 11:22

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Ever feel like your drinking habits are “fine” — because they’re small? In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook unpacks the psychology and science of micro-habits around alcohol — the ones that seem harmless but quietly shape your energy, focus, and mood over time. You’ll learn: 🍷 Why those nightly or “occasional” drinks influence your brain and sleep mo…

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S2 Ep3: We spent €440 on Glue on Our Disaster of a Holiday! 49:10

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Fresh off their family holiday, Dean and Sara unpack the highs, the lows, and the absolute chaos of travelling with kids. From lost laptops and water slide injuries to BBQ boat trips with zero health and safety, it’s a mix of laughs and lessons learned. The pair dig into how they handle stress, who really stays calm in a crisis, and why disappointm…

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That “One More” You Keep Justifying 7:51

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Ever wonder what that “one more drink” really costs? In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down the science and psychology behind the most common phrase in drinking culture — “just one more.” You’ll learn: 🍷 How even one extra drink affects your sleep, hormones, and focus the next day 🧠 Why your brain keeps rewarding that decision (and how to re…

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🎙️ Episode #061 — From Pain to Purpose | Ron Williams — The GOAT of Natural Bodybuilding 1:25:39

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In Episode #061 of What the Hell Do I Know with JB, we sit down with one of the most inspiring guests we’ve ever had — Ron Williams (@ron.williams). Ron didn’t learn to read until he was 28 years old. Today, he’s a world champion athlete, inventor with four patents, Doctor of Theology, and one of the most decorated natural bodybuilders in the world…

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DadChat: The Simple Green Cure-all 53:28

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This week Francis and Nate talk about cleaning with Simple Green, Halloween history, reading for kids, and forgetting to eat Want to listen to our Fight Club episode? Join the Patreon at five dollars a month and get access to the episode, and nine years of bonus content. - https://www.patreon.com/posts/first-rule-of-141719389 See the store for excl…

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The Moment “Normal” Became Too Much 10:56

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When did your “normal” drinking start to feel… not so normal anymore? In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook dives deep into that subtle but powerful shift — the moment when alcohol stops feeling like a treat and starts feeling like a habit. You’ll learn: 🥂 Why “normal drinking” slowly creeps into dependency without you realizing it 🧠 How tolerance, str…

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The Psychology Behind “Letting Loose” 9:28

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Why do we say we’re “letting loose” when what we’re really doing is trying to escape? In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook explores the psychology behind our favorite drinking phrase — and why society has turned “escape” into something we disguise as “fun.” You’ll learn: How “letting loose” became our modern code word for stress relief What’s happenin…

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The First Rule of Dad Fight Club... -preview- 4:21

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Is you should tell all your friends! This month Nate and Francis discuss the 1999 movie Fight Club by David Fichner. Our first in a series to figure out why exactly GenX is the way they are through the extremely messed up media available. Get this episode by signing up for the Patreon, or buy this episode on its own for three bucks! More movies to …

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No One's Too Far Gone - David Fields' Powerful Testimony Ep. 60 1:36:34

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No matter how far gone you feel… you’re only one step away from Jesus. 🙏 In this powerful episode, @davidfields22 sits down with host JB (@_jason_becker) and co-hosts @juiceellis and @bhillenb to share his raw and redemptive story — from addiction and brokenness to hope and healing. David opens up about the moment Jesus met him right where he was —…

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DadChat: Sleeping on the airport floor 56:57

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This week Francis and Nate talk about the hated American tourist, knockoff Hooters, Micromachines, and the psycic damage of Fight Club If you like this, you're missing out on more if you aren't on our Patreon. Exclusive videos, episodes and giveaways at every level. Join today! - https://www.patreon.com/Hellofawaytodie See the store for exclusive p…

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When Did ‘Normal Drinking’ Start Feeling Like Too Much? 10:49

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When did your “normal” drinking start to feel… not so normal? In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down how casual, everyday drinking quietly evolves from a harmless ritual into something that leaves you foggy, anxious, and wondering what changed. You’ll learn: How habit loops and tolerance make “just one” feel necessary Why emotional numbing h…

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S2 Ep2: Parenting in the 90's vs Now - Who Had it Easier? 45:52

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1995 vs 2025: Which era makes parenting easier? We trade 90s freedom for today’s phones and constant pings. A baby sepsis scare shows why an ear thermometer mattered. Plus the motherhood pay hit, the cost squeeze, and that weekly golf debateBy fundaddean

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DadChat Soundtrack: KPOP Demon Hunters with Eric Peacock -Preview- 4:57

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This week Eric from Soundtracker joins Francis to talk about the Netflix hit taking the tweens by storm, KPOP Demon Hunters. If you love movies AND soundtracks, then look no further than the Soundtracker Podcast - https://www.patreon.com/soundtracker If you like this and want to hear the whole episode, $5 a month gets you access to all our bonus ep…

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Would You Still Drink If No One Else Did? 9:46

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In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook unpacks one of the most uncomfortable questions about alcohol — do we drink because we want to, or because everyone else does? You’ll learn: Why social conformity and dopamine make group drinking feel so rewarding How alcohol becomes a stand-in for confidence, connection, and belonging Why ingredients like Ashwagan…

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“I’ve Got So Many Videos, I Can’t Even Share” | The Qualified Captain on Boating Fails & Going Viral 50:29

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In Episode 59 of What the Hell Do I Know with JB, we sit down with Aaron Stasiak, founder of the viral Instagram phenomenon @qualifiedcaptain — the internet’s favorite page for boating fails, wild mishaps, and hard-learned lessons from the water. With over 1.6 million followers, The Qualified Captain has become the go-to hub for boating safety, hum…

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What Have You Missed Because You Were Drinking? 9:43

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🎧 How many memories, moments, or opportunities have slipped by while you were drinking? In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook dives into the quiet cost of alcohol — the birthdays half-remembered, the mornings lost to hangovers, and the life experiences dulled by the buzz. You’ll learn: How alcohol interferes with memory formation and emotional depth Wh…

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DadChat: Staying Organized with Jack 1:03:14

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This week Jack joins Francis to talk about water hobos, paddleboats tours, Rock a Fire Explosion, and how to be normal with a hobby and how to stay organized If you like this, you're missing out on more if you aren't on our Patreon. Exclusive videos, episodes and giveaways at every level. Join today! - https://www.patreon.com/Hellofawaytodie See th…

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Why Do We Drink More When We’re Busy? 9:52

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By Mike Hardenbrook & Cloud9

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Faith in Action: Casey & Jason Draughn on Fostering, Serving & Saying Yes | Ep. 58 1:15:24

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By Jason Becker

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What a Hell of a Monday Update 33:57

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Fresh for you in October, it's a solo episode with Francis. If you're on any of the tiers of Patreon you got the video last week, but here's an audio drop for everyone. This week I wandered a Bass Pro Shop for jerky, read some more Art of War, and raided my parent's record collection. Join the Patreon for access to the video - https://www.patreon.c…

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