What a Hell of a Way to Dad

It's been a...not great week for many of us online. Jack Forman, a dad, a former teacher, radio host, and kid indie music artist joins Francis to talk about how to talk about Presidential Elections with your kids Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/Hellofawaytodie Check out the store - https://whatahellofawaytodad.com/

This week Nate is still in Geneva Housing limbo, but he's getting closer. The two talk about finding new hobbies in middle age, spreading artistic wings, and how to rock out baby style If you like this and want more, we release three bonus episodes a month on Patreon. You can get even more Dad content such as MASHCast, Deadliest Warrior, and a lot more - https://www.patreon.com/Hellofawaytodie Take a look at the store, find some of that art we're talking about - https://whatahellofawaytodad.com/

This month's MASH episodes are right in our wheelhouse. Crisis sees the 4077th dealing with supply line cuts as best they can. George tackles homosexuality in the Military, and it's surprisingly well done and not super offensive. Get the entire episode, and eight years of bonus content for just $5 a month on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/posts/115076313

This week Jason Pargin joins the podcast to discuss his latest book, I'm Beginning to Worry About this Black Box of Doom. We discuss the impact of social media, the desire to follow breaking news regardless of what is true or not, and the KILLDOZER Pick up the book - https://static.macmillan.com/static/smp/starting-to-worry-about-9781250285959/ Follow Jason on your preferred social media here - https://linktr.ee/jasonkpargin

This month Francis is joined by November (@PostOctoborist) to talk discuss the matchup of two men of legend, the Highland hero William Wallace vs the king of Africa Shaka Zulu. It's an episode full of wallet chains and uncomfortable Scottish shit talking. Listen to November's many podcasts WTYP, Trash Future, Kill James Bond, No Gods No Mayors This is a preview episode from our Patreon. Sign up got $5 a month and get access to this and eight years of bonus content - https://www.patreon.com/posts/114599364

Francis discovers there are cities that will pay for you to move to them, mostly in Indiana. Nate does his best to dissuade him This is an unlocked bonus episode. If you like this, you'll get lots more on our Patreon. Eight years of bonus content at the $5 level - https://www.patreon.com/c/Hellofawaytodie Check out the new store, find a new collectable. Stickers, patches, pins, trading cards and more - https://whatahellofawaytodad.com/

This week the Zoo Crew talks vacations. Where we've been, where we're going, and a lot more. Get the whole episode, and more, on Patreon. Five bucks a month gets you access to all of our bonus content - https://www.patreon.com/posts/114174563

This week Nate and Francis talk about the downsides to home ownership (not having any money) and renting (also not having any money). We discuss Francis' recent trip to Hawaii, Nate finally escaping Normal Island for good, and joining strike lines If you like this and want more, you can get it on Patreon. $5 a month gets you three bonus episodes, videos, and all kinds of other exclusive dad content - https://www.patreon.com/Hellofawaytodie We have a store! Stickers, patches, pins and more. Check the Podcast attic for new arrivals - https://whatahellofawaytodad.com/

Francis talks about the novel Have Snakes, Need Birds with author Travis Klempan. Travis weaves a story of deployment boredom mixed with spiritual horror as Sgt. Mackinzie finds himself in the middle of a metaphysical war between two ancient spirits. All while trying to keep track of the physical war which threatens him and his team every day. PATREON If you like what you hear and want more, we have more content available on Patreon. If you don't like what you hear and still want to support us, you can also give us money on Patreon. Click here for access THE STORE Stickers, patches, pins, and apparel. Have you ever wanted to wear a hat with the opening scroll of Master and Commander on it? Maybe a mashup of Jurassic Park and Starship Troopers. All this and more coming at What a Hell of a Way to Dad

KD is back this month to pit steel against stone as the Shaolin Monks take on the Maori. Are there multiple Hakas? Yes. Is everything basically a club? Yes. Is someone oddly racist at a computer at the very end? You bet your ass. This is a preview of our most recent bonus episodes. You can listen to this, our previous episodes, and every future bonus at https://www.patreon.com/Hellofawaytodie While you're here, check out our new store where you can get everything from stickers to t-shirts, to a new coffee mug you didn't know you needed - https://whatahellofawaytodad.com/