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Jason Isbell Canceled Shows for His Daughter: Great Dad or Letting Fans Down?
A few months ago, mega-star and Czar of the Americana Empire Jason Isbell announced on social media that he was sorry to push back a few dates at large venues across the country to attend his daughter’s school play. In this episode, we discuss whether modern families — especially fathers navigating shifting expectations across their various responsibilities — achieve balance or if we should even try to achieve it. In honor of this topic, we discuss work-life balance, the low bar dads have to live up to as parents and some Donnie and Dave's favorite Isbell songs. Donnie also tries to convince Dave it’s time to get a cowboy hat.
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Album Review, Country Music, Dad Life, Masculinity, Raising Boys
Luke Combs’ “Fathers & Sons” Reviewed: An Emotional Country Gut Punch for Modern Dads
If you're a dad in need of a good cry, consider this your warning: Luke Combs’ album Fathers & Sons hits hard. In this episode, the Country Music Dads give a full, unfiltered review of Fathers & Sons because, honestly, it was inevitable. The Dads weigh in on the best and worst songs and the overall impact of this album on country music, modern fatherhood and their emotional state of mind. Plus: Dave goes full throttle in an impassioned “Minivan Rant” and tries to change Donnie’s mind once and for all.
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Country Music, Dad Life, Interviews, Raising Girls, Stay-at-Home Dads
“The Art of Fatherhood” With a Twang: Art Eddy Interview
We are so grateful to interview Art Eddy for our show! Art is the host of one of the premiere podcasts for Dads, "The Art of Fatherhood". Art has interviewed over 500 Dads over the years about their fatherhood journeys, and we are so honored to get him on the other side of the microphone this week.
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Country Music, Dad Life, Masculinity, Song Analysis, Stay-at-Home Dads
Don’t Call Me “Mr. Mom,” Lonestar
The Dads discuss the complicated and sometimes controversial phrase, "Mr. Mom," which also happens to be the name of Lonestar's early-2000's hit song. In the stay-at-home dad world, this phrase is bound to get certain people as riled up as George Jones getting pulled over. We talk about why that is, and what we as active, engaged fathers can do about it. The Country Music Dads share their own experiences hearing that moniker, and only get slightly riled up. This episode was so important, Mick showered for it. And you can totally tell, even over audio.
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Country Music, Dad Life, Song Analysis
5 Montgomery Gentry Songs You Can Roll Through Life With
This week, the Dads take a deep dive into one of Mick's all-time favorite artists: Montgomery Gentry. The 5 songs we analyze build a life narrative that any dad can relate to, whether you're a Montgomery Gentry superfan (Mick) or a Montgomery Gentry newb (Dave). Take a listen and "roll with me" as we unpack some of the biggest hits from this early aughts country music super-duo.
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Country Music, Masculinity, Raising Boys, Song Analysis
“As Good As I Once Was:” Toby Keith’s Anthem for Middle-Aged Dads
The Dads talk about Toby Keith's longest running #1 song, "As Good As I Once Was." Ultimately they need to decide if the lyrics in the song title are true OR ask themselves if they were ever any good in the first place?
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Country Music, Interviews, Stay-at-Home Dads
The “Home Dad Chat” Podcast Goes Country
The Dads are joined by the hosts of the Home Dad Chat podcast, Brock Lusch and Danny Mercer. Home Dad Chat is the official podcast of the National At Home Dad Network .
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Country Music, Masculinity, Raising Boys
“A Boy Named Sue:” Parenting Genius or Deadbeat Dad?
The Dads break down the Johnny Cash Classic "A Boy Named Sue." They talk about the song's uniqueness, its backstory and its cultural significance.
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Country Music, Interviews, Stay-at-Home Dads
Country Cutler Talks Parenting, Country Music in LA and Strawberry Pie For Breakfast
We are super excited to have our first guest. Joining us is Donnie C. Cutler: better known as Country Cutler on Instagram and Substack. Donnie shares his insights on the LA Country Music scene, having a dad in charge of the household and whether or not strawberry pie is acceptable for breakfast.
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Country Music, Raising Boys, Raising Girls, Song Analysis
How To Impress Shania According to Two Dads Who Drive Minivans
The Dads break down one of Shania's biggest hits and answer the question guys have wrestled with for the past 25 years: if brains, looks, and a car don't impress Shania, what does?