Episodes

Send us a text Welcome to Episode 226 of Irritable Dad Syndrome! Pete Rose from the Cincinnati Reds passed away. Darin shares the story about the time he got to work with the hit king and they didn't exactly hit it off at fir...

Send us a text Welcome to Episode 225 of Irritable Dad Syndrome! This week, Mike and Darin dive deep into the peculiarities of Goochland, Virginia. From the town's unique name to its rich heritage, the guys leave no stone unt...

Send us a text In this jam-packed episode, Mike and Darin dive into a plethora of hilarious topics, from Darin's unforgettable experience at a clean comedy competition to Mike's epic night at an Ice Cube concert. Charlie had ...

Send us a text 🎙️ Exciting news from the latest episode of "Irritable Dad Syndrome"! 🌟 We had a hilarious time discussing everything from recording mishaps to the quirks of podcasting. Mike and Darin dive into basketball tryo...

Send us a text Ever wondered why cargo shorts are the unsung heroes of dad fashion? Darin makes a compelling case while Mike contemplates the idea of adopting a stray dog. From Costco shopping woes to the hilarious saga of a ...

Send us a text 🚨 Last week, we faced a massive technical glitch during Rick Miller's guest appearance on the podcast. Curious about what went wrong and if Mike's job is on the line? 😅 Why is paying a speeding ticket online so...

Send us a text 🎙️ This week, Mike and Darin are hanging out with the amazing Rick Miller from Southern Culture on the Skids! 🍗🍌 Grab some fried chicken and banana pudding, and crank up the volume! 🎶 Big shoutout to Rick for l...

Send us a Text Message. Ever seen a dog so ugly it's adorable? That's this episode in a nutshell! 😂 Our long-time listeners always wondered what happens when Mike and Darin run out of cool topics... well, here it is! Good luc...

Send us a Text Message. Mike and Darin dive into legendary pranks that really riled people up. Ever snacked on cookies from the trash or pizza that hit the floor face-first? Just curious, on behalf of a friend. Also featuring...

Send us a Text Message. 🎢🌊 This week, Mike's family adventure takes them to Virginia Beach and Busch Gardens! From rock sightings to hotel drama (cops involved!) and a surprise F bomb on a rollercoaster – you won't believe wh...

Send us a Text Message. 🎙️ On July 19th, 2024, millions of families were hit hard by a global IT outage, including Darin's! Tune in this week as Darin shares the chaos of his family's trip to sunny California. Spoiler: It was...

Send us a Text Message. Dave Lay invades the studio, and takes you on a journey of the Best of Year 4! COLD OPEN MIKE AND DARIN IN THE SAME OLD FOLKS HOME WE’RE WAITING ON YOU TO LEAVE THE STAGE MIKE DIDN’T LEARN TO BLOW HIS ...

Send us a Text Message. This week, we catch up with Chris and Lisa Hughes. Remember them? They're the couple who proposed marriage on our podcast. They've returned to our studio to discuss how their families reacted to the pr...

Send us a Text Message. OK sometimes we have technical difficulties and we have to work through them. This is one of those episodes on steroids! Join Mike and Darin as they attempt to record the episode virtually in separate ...

Send us a Text Message. Previously available only to Patrons - we've (re)jiggered this classic Bonus Episode for all to enjoy! Join the boys as they discuss how Rocky 4 is really a musical, the man who fell asleep during a jo...

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...

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! 🎬 ...

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 this epis...

🚗🏁 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 good, you'll wanna ...

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...

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 Theater—trust...

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 Atari 2600 g...

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...

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...