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July 2, 2024

IDS #211 - You Gotta Be Careful with Your Flugelhorn

Join Mike and Darin on this special episode of Irritable Dad Syndrome as they review the Hootie & the Blowfish and Collective Soul concert! 🔥 Plus, don't miss the heated debate: Should walnuts be in brownies? Also featuring c...

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June 25, 2024

IDS #210 - If You Don't Like It, Then You're Not Going To Like It

This week's episode is a must-listen! 🔹 Mike dives into a brand-new soap with a surprising scent. 🔸 Who's the sexiest hobbit? 🤔 🔹 A viewer says our censorship kills the comedy—plus, Mike let his son watch a Tarantino film! …

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June 18, 2024

IDS #209 - How to Grind Flour Responsibly

For the first time ever, Mike and Darin are dropping legit parenting tips for raising kids in today's tech-savvy world! 🤯 Plus, we dive into epic yard sale fails and why mosh pits are a total nightmare! 😂 Don't miss …

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June 11, 2024

IDS #208 - The Stink Is Part of the Experience

🚗🏁 This week on our show: Darin heads to Indianapolis and meets EVERY Indy 500 fan... Mike talks about a potential cure for stupidity... and we debate when it's okay to poop in a tube! 😂 This episode is so …

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June 4, 2024

IDS #207 - Dude, Where's My Ring?

In this week's episode, Darin had his first-ever encounter with a major fan of the show in the wild! Additionally, he and his wife Libby are considering a career in professional grocery bagging. Mike made the choice to let hi...

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May 28, 2024

IDS #206 - The Things We Stole from the Ed Sullivan Theater

Send us a Text Message. This week, we're thrilled to be joined by the charming and entertaining host of Late Night Playset, J Ryan! J shares one of the wildest stories ever about a night alone in the Ed Sullivan …

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May 21, 2024

IDS #205 - Apologies to Bob and Tom AKA The Naked Lady on the Dragon

Kicking off this week's episode with a heartfelt apology to the awesome folks at the Bob and Tom show! Tune in as we chat about the Pop Tart movie, Darin’s take on watching Pulp Fiction with his kid, our favorite …

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May 14, 2024

IDS #204 - Mr. Wendell the Frog and Mikey the Monkey

Last week, our boys went on a tangent, so they decided to weave all the extra content into this episode. They chat about songs that aren't quite what they seem… featuring tunes from The Police, U2, John Mellencamp, Bruce Spri...

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May 7, 2024

IDS #203 - Metallica, Meatloaf, and a Peep Hangover

This week on Irritable Dad Syndrome, Mike and Darin delve into the fascinating world of Metallica, examining not only their personal knowledge, but also addressing the tendency of some to condescend to those less informed. We...

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April 30, 2024

IDS #202 - The Stinky Pants from TJ Maxx

On this episode of Irritable Dad Syndrome, Darin's Mom did something that just might get her banned at TJ Maxx! Plus, Mike became a local hero during his visit to Record Store Day. We also talk about extended warranties, chin...

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April 23, 2024

IDS #201 - Conway Twitty and the Vibranium Ankle

Mike bought a new car and boy howdy, things sure have changed since the last time he did that! Plus... is it a good idea to watch Pulp Fiction with your kid? Darin found out after watching it with his …

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April 16, 2024

IDS #200 - Thou Shalt Not Diss the Ghostbusters

Send us a Text Message. For our 200th episode, Dave Lay joins us in the studio! Mike shares a hilarious story about reading the bible and Darin tells how he almost lost an eye while fishing. Plus, the guys talk …

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April 9, 2024

IDS #199 - Genetically Mutated Sexy Bananas

On this week's episode, was Darin reading an adult novel in the airport? Plus, Mike goes deep in conversation about why bananas don't taste like they're actually supposed to. And Darin finally saw John Wick 4. You don't want ...

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April 2, 2024

IDS #198 - RIP Emmett, You Ham-Faced Mother Scratcher!

On this week's episode, the boys talk about legendary actor, M. Emmett Walsh, who NPR described as "Ham-Faced." Why would they do that? Plus, can somebody explain why Mike's KIA is acting all screwy? and Darin let his family ...

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March 26, 2024

IDS #197 - Ryan Gosling and Roman Noodles

On this week's episode, the boys really want Ryan Gosling to be on the podcast and will do whatever it takes to get him as a guest! Also, did Darin's family try to lose him at the movie theater? Hear …

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March 19, 2024

IDS #196 - Me Built a Supercomputer

OK here's what you need to know about this episode of Irritable Dad Syndrome Mike sounds exactly like the sandworms in Dune: Part Two Darin loves the AMC customer service bot There's a website about bent carrots and it's not …

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March 12, 2024

IDS #195 - Stripes is Funnier Than Platoon

Darin just made it to the Guinness World Records! Let's unpack that. Also, we're chatting about Dune Part 2, Moby Dick, Dr. Pepper flavored Peeps, and a shop stocked with more than 40,000 holsters! You're in for a treat with …

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March 7, 2024

BONUS - The Grady Birthday Cake

Mike shares a throwback tale about a neighborhood cake shop that had to improvise when they ran out of an ingredient. The result? The most epic birthday cake ever! Enjoy this Thursday Bonus Episode! #ThrowbackThursday #Sanfor...

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March 5, 2024

IDS #194 - How Do You Hold a Potato?

Catan has taken over Darin's house and it's causing some serious family feuds! Ever wondered the right way to hold a potato? Yeah, us too. Darin spills about another cringe-worthy standup comedy experience while Mike dares to...

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Feb. 27, 2024

IDS #193 - I'm Here for the Arugula

On this week's episode, Mike went back to Las Vegas to see his favorite band again and all kinds of crap went wrong!. Darin says "Yeah" a whole lot. We shouldn't sell ourselves short... it's still a really good episode. …

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Feb. 20, 2024

IDS #192 - Free Bacon aka The Vibraflux Story (w/ Craig Augenstein)

Get ready for a real treat this week on our podcast! Mike and Darin are thrilled to welcome Craig Augenstein, the producer behind Vibraflux's latest album! New to Vibraflux? They're a group of talented young musicians who sta...

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Feb. 13, 2024

IDS #191 - Hank the Sesame Street Bigot

Right off the top... this episode is legendary! Longtime fan of the show, Jim Timmerman sends us the Chick-Fil-A story of the week and it's a doozie! Plus, Mike tells the story about the time his &^% flew off and …

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Feb. 6, 2024

IDS #190 - Cheese Sold Separately

Catch the latest episode where Darin faces off with a garage mouse - spoiler alert: It doesn't go as planned. 🐭 Also, who can explain the kids wearing shorts in winter trend? ❄️🩳 Mike's dropping a bombshell of an idea... …

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Jan. 30, 2024

IDS #189 - Did You See the Size of That Chicken?

In the latest episode this week, Mike experienced a memorable senior moment at Kroger while Darin encountered an intriguing personality at the Nate Bargatze's concert. Additionally, the duo dives deep into the Young Guns 1 an...

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