What a Hell of a Way to Dad

Tom Fowler, host of the Spycops Info Podcast, joins investigative journalist Samantha Asumadu to unravel the chilling legacy of undercover policing in the UK. They discuss the state's covert infiltration of activist groups and the questionable focus on monitoring far-right movements while stifling social justice protests. The duo highlights the deep-seated issues of trust within activist circles, the corrosive influence of sensationalist media, and the pressing need for accountability in policing practices.

For this week's episode, we're talking about big DIY projects and the immense feeling of accomplishment from something actually working the way it's supposed to, especially if the process of getting there… involved some detours. Hope you enjoy! Like Hell of a Way? Check out our Patreon and get hundreds of hours of bonus content dating all the way back to 2017: www.patreon.com/hellofawaytodie *SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT* We now have a storefront to sell the patches, buttons, and magnets that we also give out as flair for our $10 tier. Buy some sweet gear here: https://www.hellofawaytodie.com/shop We have a YouTube channel now -- subscribe here and get sweet videos from us in which we yell in our cars like true veterans: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwlHZpNTz-h6aTeQiJrEDKw You can follow the show on Twitter here: @HellOfAWay Follow Nate here: @inthesedeserts Follow Francis here: @ArmyStrang

Sure you love the Olympics, but what about all the cool sports that don't get showcased? Like fan paragliding and Handball? That's what The World Games are for Get the whole episode at the $5 level - https://www.patreon.com/posts/zoo-crew-goes-to-109894502 Check out the new Podcast store at whatahellofawaytodad.com

Samantha Asumadu, an investigative journalist, hosts a compelling discussion with Tom Fowler, an activist and reporter who was infiltrated by undercover police in the UK. They delve into the chilling history of Spycops—deep-cover officers manipulating activist groups for decades. Tom shares harrowing personal stories of betrayal and the emotional fallout of these covert operations. The conversation also uncovers systemic challenges in seeking accountability, innovative reporting methods, and the dark realities of identity theft within these operations.

For this week's DadChat, Nate and Francis join former Trashfuture intern and friend of the show Keaton to discuss what it's actually like being 18 in 2024, and why the iron law of nostalgia means that kids are now playing 2000s music at parties under the guise of classic throwback jams. We come out of the experience feeling enlightened and very, very old.

Eric Peacock from the podcast Soundtracker joins Francis to talk about the Disney movie Mulan. The Music! The violence! The talking dragon voiced by Eddie Murphy. Strap in and we'll make a man out of you! This is a preview of our bonus episodes. To get this and more sign up here - https://www.patreon.com/posts/mulan-1998-feat-109104830 Listen to Eric's show about movie soundtracks here - https://x.com/Soundtracker_

For this week's episode, Nate and Francis discuss how to manage when your kids (like all kids) show poor impulse control, Nate's recent experiences in the Netherlands, and how the game changes when your baby suddenly learns how to crawl. We very much hope you enjoy. Like Hell of a Way? Check out our Patreon and get hundreds of hours of bonus content dating all the way back to 2017: www.patreon.com/hellofawaytodie *SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT* We now have a storefront to sell the patches, buttons, and magnets that we also give out as flair for our $10 tier. Buy some sweet gear here: https://www.hellofawaytodie.com/shop We have a YouTube channel now -- subscribe here and get sweet videos from us in which we yell in our cars like true veterans: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwlHZpNTz-h6aTeQiJrEDKw You can follow the show on Twitter here: @HellOfAWay Follow Nate here: @inthesedeserts Follow Francis here: @ArmyStrang

Nate and Francis are back for another dadchat, this time discussing: does an appeal to fairness help subtly encourage your kid to not trust cops? Does it count as vacation if you get sick? And have you ever built a computer from scratch? Like Hell of a Way? Check out our Patreon and get hundreds of hours of bonus content dating all the way back to 2017: www.patreon.com/hellofawaytodie *SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT* We now have a storefront to sell the patches, buttons, and magnets that we also give out as flair for our $10 tier. Buy some sweet gear here: https://www.hellofawaytodie.com/shop We have a YouTube channel now -- subscribe here and get sweet videos from us in which we yell in our cars like true veterans: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwlHZpNTz-h6aTeQiJrEDKw You can follow the show on Twitter here: @HellOfAWay Follow Nate here: @inthesedeserts Follow Francis here: @ArmyStrang

A surprising amount of towns in Indiana will give you money to move there. As our resident Hoosier, Nate takes Francis around the state to point out everywhere you shouldn't live Get the entire episode here - https://www.patreon.com/posts/hoosier-life-108260443

This week we're talking rebrands. The same show as you know it, but soon to be What a Hell of a Way to Dad. Also, the overlooked technical, Disney World changes to their disability access pass, and more You can get any of the items showcased in this video at https://www.hellofawaytodie.com/shop