In this episode, Shaun and Josh welcome Cahal Dunne, the famous Irish singer to talk about his book, parenting and to share some great stories. We also talk about the sad Slenderman thing, urban legends in general, a recall and we tackle religi

SDS 68: What If You Saw a Chalk Snake?

May 29th, 2014 1h 6m

We’re back, after an extended sabbatical. In this episode we discuss Solar Roadways, Shaun’s strange phobias that protected him from being bit by wild animals and school, Minecraft Amazingness, Vice shows, cool things to do in the pool with you

SDS 67: Rotten to the Common Core?

Apr 18th, 2014 1h 31m

Shaun and Josh welcome the first guest to the show! “Dave” has experiences related to Common Core and how it relates to being a parent. We talk about Josh’s sensory deprivation experience / Should parents have a dress code? / If you run, use th

SDS 66: There’s No Place Like No Testing

Apr 9th, 2014 1h 9m

Shaun and Josh are back! For the 66th time! We discuss Common Core and the Supreme Court and movies and TV.LINKSDad Bloggers in PittsburghUber is amazing.Jitney Drivers.Dave Brockie from Gwar passes away.Common CoreTrain by Day, Joe Rog

SDS 65: Go Sniff an Old Book In the Basement

Feb 22nd, 2014 58m 52s

Josh has some big news! Shaun and family visited New Jersey, love affair with Green Egg continues. / True Detective is amazing and stink bugs are the worst. / Josh was on another dad podcast, talking about dad podcasts. The circle of life. Haku

SDS 64: Paula Cole Vortex

Feb 3rd, 2014 1h 4m

Shaun and Josh talk about how kids can wait by the bus in 7 degree weather, but we both agree -20 is too cold / School closings, Yay or Nay? / How does Wisconsin handle these temperatures? / Utah steals lunches / we talk about sports and the su

SDS 63: It’s All Over Dude

Jan 13th, 2014 1h 3m

We are BACK in 2014!!!Use #superfitdad for your fitness dad new years resolutions!!Shaun and Josh catch up about the holidays / We discuss new years resolutions, what we’re gonna do in the future on the show / Throwing away wrapping paper IMM

SDS 62: Christmahanakwanzika

Dec 15th, 2013 1h 6m

Shaun and Josh talk about favorite holiday memories / Josh has a love-hate relationship with decorating for the holidays. / Real tree or fake? Listeners, what do YOU say?? / Menorahs / Traditions and how they’re hard to keep. / Is Santa Claus t

SDS 61: That’s Not How It Works

Nov 16th, 2013 1h 7m

Shaun and Josh talk about things kids do that are mildly annoying / Shaun’s family watches home movies from when the kids were WEE little / Nathan starts playing Futsal / Shaun’s on the hunt for bikes, mountain bikes. / Shaun is an introvert an

SDS 60: It Bled for Three Days

Nov 1st, 2013 1h 10m

Happy Halloween SDS Fans and Family! In this episode we talk about Halloween, trick or treating, kids costumes, candy and horror movies, the movie Carrie and that weird Jesus lamp in that movie (hence show artwork.) and more!! Thanks for Audibl

SDS 59: Societal Padding

Oct 19th, 2013 1h 1m

In this episode we talk about Josh and Kate’s trip to DC for their anniversary / Josh goes off on the gov’t. / Both Shaun and Josh want to see Gravity / Josh brings everyone down with some depressing news. / Josh has been watching Caddyshack fo

SDS 58: Ugly Cry Face

Oct 3rd, 2013 1h 1m

In this episode, Shaun and Josh discuss sports, motorcycle ettiquette and protecting families, Shaun makes Josh cry by forcing him to watch soldier homecoming videos, One brave Dad sacrifices his own life for his daughter; a TRUE hero, Old terr

SDS Ep. 57: Breakfast On A Stick

Sep 14th, 2013 1h 19m

Shaun and Josh discuss what they’ve been up to, doing stuff around the house, Josh has been listening to a lot of psychedelic music, Lucy makes her first art installation, technology, books, food and everything under the sun!!LinksToys R Us t

SDS Ep. 56: It’s ALIIIIIIVE!!

Aug 31st, 2013 1h 11m

Shaun and Josh are back…. and better than ever!! / We talk about what we’ve been doing for 3 weeks. / We talk about crowdsurfing and live music, Black Ops II and Minecraft, Mr. Wright’s the teacher video from NYT, How people on Facebook can be

SDS Ep 55: TIckles My Twig N’ Berries

Aug 3rd, 2013 1h 16m

This week Shaun and Josh discuss amusement park rides, dumb car ads and manipulative advertising, US Open of Surfing “Riots”, the most awkward rave ever and Bronys, the story behind PBR, Dylan Ratigan’s New Book, defiant behavior in kids and te

SDS Ep 54: Royalty, More Like Royal Pee. OH!!!

Jul 26th, 2013 1h 19m

Josh and Shaun discuss the Royal Baby / I was told by Apple Care, that I could walk in and get the part. / Wings is a blatant rip off of Planes, the sequel to Cars. / Smart Diapers / Horror Photos, did they go to far? / Dad captures one second

SDS Ep. 53: Booger Vapors

Jul 19th, 2013 1h 19m

Josh and Shaun discuss Dexter, Sopranos and TV in general / Nathan’s birthday / The New Jersey Devil / Pools / The NoseFrida and Hip Hop / Girls toys are always pink? / The Rolling Stone cover / running shoes that Josh wants, and Zach Galifinak

SDS Ep. 52: What’s Your Name?

Jul 13th, 2013 57m 28s

In this episode, Shaun and Josh discuss Phish and Reef Hippie Sandals / Not being a hero for being a Dad / A baby buys a car on eBay. / A lady is seriously delusional about baby names and the effects of them on society. / Some cool new Kickstar

SDS 51: Fear of a Dad Planet

Jul 4th, 2013 1h 28m

Shaun and Josh are back from vacations and talk about Flowriders / Parents having to pay $50,000 for a finger painting / GoldieBlox engineering toys for girls / NPR investigates media for children / Fears about being a new Dad and Max and Thorn

SDS 50: How Josh Got His Groove Back

Jun 21st, 2013 1h 6m

Last week we talked about Work Life balance. This week we are going to talk about prioritization.Josh and Shaun discuss setting goals, getting your act together and setting priorities now that you’re a parent. Why didn’t they teach this stuff

SDS 49: You Can Say No To Bingo Night

Jun 12th, 2013 1h 8m

Shaun and Josh discuss work-life balance. / Josh runs a 5K and attends Man Up Pittsburgh Dad conference, and is inspired. / We get honest about whether or not we are good at work-life balance. / 5 Strategies for maintaining a good work-life bal

SDS 48: Candy Crush Vacation

May 31st, 2013 1h 3m

In this episode we talk about summertime / We answer an age old question about drinking beer and watching the kids, but dont really come to a definitive answer. / Shaun discusses his summertime check list and what needs to happen to have a succ

SDS 47: Sage Advice, Dedicated to Sage

May 24th, 2013 56m 57s

This episode is dedicated to Sage, Shaun and Dina’s dog that recently passed after being with them for 13 years. RIP Sage.TopicsWe celebrate our 1 year anniversary / We take listener questions and attempt to give some sage advice / We see an

SDS 46: Have a Heart

May 17th, 2013 1h 9m

In this episode, Shaun and Josh discuss Nathan’s new braces / Ridley cat being attacked by birds / More Abercrombie & Fitch news / Kirstie Alley gets mad / Rich Parents “rent” disabled people to skip lines at Disney / What is the matter with pe

SDS 45: Don’t Fold the End Square

May 10th, 2013 1h 10m

In this week’s episode we lampoon Abercrombie & Fitch / Ways to help foster a good self esteem in your children. / Our first T-Shirt for sale! / Waterskiing Baby is the best.LinksAbercrombie and Fitch is Crap.Abercrombie CEO Hates Fat Chicks