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What a Hell of a Way to Dad

What a Hell of a Way to Dad

Francis and Nate bring you weekly dad chats, plotting the growth of their daughters and themselves. Episodes are interspersed with interviews with various authors and journalists. The hosts are both veterans, so also expect a lot of meandering stories

kids & family parenting

All Episodes

35:49

Guest Episode: Spycops Legacy, Part 2 (feat. Tom Fowler)

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2024/08/20

This is a special supplemental episode this week featuring friend of the show and investigative journalist Samantha Asumadu (@SamanthaAsumadu) This episode continues Sam Asumadu’s interview with Tom Fowler on the topic of the Spycops inquiry, and the degree to which the British state has attempted to scuttle any and all social justice protests, while at the same time ensuring the far right has a free pass. Tom is the host of the Spycops Info Podcast, which is available here: https://spycops.info/ If

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01:01:14

DadChat: All This to Build A Table?

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2024/08/12

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

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10:09

The Zoo Crew goes to The World Games

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2024/08/12

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

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38:59

Guest Episode: Spycops Legacy, Part 1 (feat. Tom Fowler)

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2024/08/10

This is a special supplemental episode this week featuring friend of the show and investigative journalist Samantha Asumadu (@SamanthaAsumadu) In part 1 of this interview series, Sam speaks with activist and reporter Tom Fowler, who's been documenting the Spycops inquiries in the UK—and who was himself part of a group infiltrated by Spycops in the 2000s. Tom is the host of the Spycops Info Podcast, which is available here: https://spycops.info/ Spycops may not be a familiar story to American

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59:38

DadChat: The Voice of Youth feat. Keaton

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2024/08/05

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.

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10:29

Disney's Mulan 1998 (Feat Eric of Soundtracker)...

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2024/08/01

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_

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01:01:29

DadChat: Baby’s Gone Mobile

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2024/07/28

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

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01:02:53

DadChat: Build Me A Computer

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2024/07/21

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

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07:06

The Hoosier Life *Preview*

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2024/07/18

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

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38:55

What a Hell of a Way to Rebrand

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2024/07/14

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

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54:07

DadChat: Hawaii Foods Edition

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2024/07/07

Nate and Francis reconvene for a DadChat on the topic of upcoming vacations and all the incredible things you can eat in Hawaii. Undying love for lilikoi? Check. A deep dive into the origins of li hing mui mango? Check. Odes to the wonderment of 7-11 foods? It’s all there. 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,

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10:40

Deadliest Warrior Yakuza vs Mafia (Feat Brigham Young...

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2024/07/01

This month Jordan and Greg from Brigham Young Money join Francis to watch a faceoff between the Japanese Yakuza and American Mafia. Get the full episode by signing up at the $5 level of the Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/posts/107262756 Get your weekly dose of Utah news, politics, and favorite Crumbl cookies here http://brighamyoungmoney.com/

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44:20

Russian Honeypots Feat Steve Beynon

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2024/06/28

This week Francis talks to Steve Beynon about his reporting on On base child care, Solders getting fooled by Russian Honeypots, and Dining Facilities looking like Airport food kiosks

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53:27

Hell of a News Roundup: Our friend the Bradley

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2024/06/25

This is the audio portion of youtube. See the video here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7QJiE1CBY4&ab_channel=WhataHellofaWaytoDie This week Francis shows off his second hand pickups, watches a Bradley Fighting Vehicle throw hands, and looks for more ways to expand the show.

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51:22

DadChat: Boy Scout Reminiscences (Positive When...

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2024/06/23

Nate and Francis are back for a dadchat and we’re talking Boy Scouts (no idea how we got to this topic). We were not Eagle Scouts and don’t have any stake in defending the institution, but we reflect on our experiences as weird goofy nerds in uniforms (before the military). 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,

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57:35

DadChat: Resist the Vape’s Siren Song

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2024/06/16

It’s Father’s Day in the US and UK. In this episode, Nate and Francis are back with a DadChat that spans many topics... but particularly emphasizes the fact that, while vaping is better than smoking, you may be unable to resist its power. 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

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53:37

DadChat: Don't worry, they bounce

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2024/06/09

This week Francis and Nate discuss baby's first head bonk, preteen's first kiss, and how you too can set up a complex series of decades old cables to get that weird buzz out of your recordings

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40:06

HapsburgCon 2024 with Chris Hooks

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2024/05/31

This week Francis talks with Texas journalist Chris Hooks who attended the Plano, Tx Hapsbug convention. Come meet all the factions of royalists, come hear about the hurdles to get to sainthood, and come enjoy the Terminally Online Eudard Hapsburg Follow Chris here - https://x.com/cd_hooks Keep up with his fantastic reporting from Texas - https://www.texasmonthly.com/contributors/christopher-hooks/

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10:57

Deadliest Warrior: Pirate Vs Knight *Preview*

What a Hell of a Way to Dad ·

2024/05/28

Get full access to the full episode and even more bonus content for $5 a month - https://www.patreon.com/posts/105094216?pr=true Francis is joined by Kelly to pick over another Deadliest Warrior episode. This month, a French Knight from the 15th century squares off with a low rent Captain Jack Sparrow in the scrub brush of Southern California. If you're into deep dives of Canadian History, then check out Kelly's show and more on Link Tree - https://linktr.ee/bornunderpunchs

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59:22

DadChat: Letting Stuff Go Edition

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2024/05/26

Nate and Francis discuss the perennial troop phenomenon of getting dumped overseas, the goal of being a better person in your forties than you were in your twenties, the stereotypes associated with various universities in the Midwest, and the important ask-a-dad question of ‘is there a uniformly good brand of diapers?’ 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

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