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PODCAST

Dadville with Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin

That Sounds Fun Network

Welcome to Dadville! Join musicians and sometimes-comedians Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin in the journey of life, love and the pursuit of dad-ding on the Dadville Podcast. Get your fill of dad jokes, laughs, and heartfelt conversations while these guests talk about parenting while leaving you with new lessons for your own kids. Stick around for visits from Momville as each share their unique insight into this crazy world of parenting. Pull up a lawn chair and join every Tuesday.

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All Episodes

58:20

The $200 Lemonade Stand

Dadville with Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin ·

2026/02/17

Think of this show as a "real-life ad for friendship" between two celebrity Nashville dads who are just like you. The fellas are just hanging out, laughing, and navigating the bizarre realities of life—like why the Kroger meat department employees are always so put out when you actually ask them to do their jobs.This week, they discuss dealing with a "post-apocalyptic" ice storm that resets the day into "Tuesday 2.0" (hello, community laundry hubs!) and debate the merits of escaping prison in

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61:44

Dad GPT!

Dadville with Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin ·

2026/02/10

Using AI-driven prompts in their Dad GPT series, the felas tackle how marriage is "assailed by outside forces" like screaming babies and the difficulty of maintaining an "eternal foot down". A central theme is the battle for presence; they candidly discuss phone addiction and using physical "bricks" to stay engaged. Focusing on the "repair" over the "rip," the show aims for a future where children truly "like" their parents. It's an honest look at parenting, "brain butter" and all.Join us:

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63:59

Greta Eskridge: Protecting Childhood in a Digital World

Dadville with Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin ·

2026/02/03

This week's episode features the fellas catching up with Greta Eskridge, a second-generation homeschooling mother and author, sharing a powerful narrative of redemption and proactive parenting. We talk about her latest book, It's Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn, and some practical advice for protecting kids in a digital world. She advocates for connection over policing, treating "the talk" similar to teaching a child to cross the street. By offering simple definitions and "what-if" scripts,

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75:40

Dadville Wives: Still Married (To the Same People!)

Dadville with Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin ·

2026/01/27

After two years away, the wives are back in Dadville—and the best part? They’re all still married to the same people! In this catch-up episode, the couples dive into the emotionally exhausting reality of raising older kids, where arguments are far more robust than the toddler days. They also tackle the hilarious side of parenting, like why their kids now narrate their father's rising frustration ("Daddy’s getting mad!") and Amy’s persistent habit of asking where every new friend went to elementary

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57:57

Dave and Jon: Scrapped Albums, Vocal Rest, and Sir Paul

Dadville with Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin ·

2026/01/20

The fellas navigate the highs and lows of 2025, from vocal health scares to interactions with musical icons. Dave opens up about his battle with ulcerative laryngitis, a condition that forced him into total silence and led to a profound spiritual moment of surrender while walking near Vanderbilt. John reveals why he scrapped a completed record for the first time in his career, and they discuss the journey of getting an album into the hands of an icon. Join us: http://dadville.substack.com Cove -

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99:42

Stephen James: Leadership and Scented Candles

Dadville with Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin ·

2026/01/13

In this insightful return to Dadville, Stephen James joins the fellas to explore the "ecology" of leadership, parenting, and personal evolution. Focusing on Council Leadership, Stephen explains his transition from licensed therapy to viewing leadership as a lived practice rather than a mere class. He delves into the profound concept of "I amness", advocating for stillness and presence over constant productivity. This episode serves as a masterclass in embracing "weirdness" and the art of finding

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81:58

Intentional Parents: Milkshakes in the Dark

Dadville with Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin ·

2026/01/06

We welcome Elizabeth and Brook Mosser from the Intentional Parents Podcast for a "copod" that—despite the catchy name—is definitely not a killer whale documentary. They tackle the "Godzilla of intentionality", a terrifying concept that often looms over parents like a massive monster with surprisingly tiny arms. Moving beyond "prescribed trails" and scripture-based scavenger hunts, the group focuses instead on ordinary moments, like sharing milkshakes in the dark or surviving "homeschool sarcasm."

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3:22

The Dadville Christmas Gift Guide! — Kinda.

Dadville with Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin ·

2025/12/16

Hey friends, Well, we have a bit of a setback this year with our yearly gift guide. Jon will explain. Here's the gift guide: https://dadville.substack.com/p/the-2025-dadville-gift-guide Join us: ⁠http://dadville.substack.com⁠ Wanna advertise? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thanks to our sponsors! Quince - Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://quince.com/dadville⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! NIV - Save an additional 10% on any NIV Application Bible and NIV Application

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102:56

Jeff Foxworthy: The $138,000 Snake Bite

Dadville with Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin ·

2025/12/09

In this episode of Dadville, we dig into the life and mind of a true comedy legend—the best-selling comedy recording artist of all time, Jeff Foxworthy. We talk about the grind behind his success, including the years of focused “10,000-hour” effort it took just to get on Johnny Carson’s Tonight Show, which he describes as “the Everest of comedy.”He opens up about wrestling with the blank page, the strange “sickness” that pushes comedians to turn even the worst moments—like a $138,000 copperhead

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91:52

Emerson Hart: The Last Generation of Rock

Dadville with Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin ·

2025/12/02

This week the fellas caught up with Tonic's Emerson Hart, one of the biggest hitmakers of the '90s! Hart reflects on Tonic's multi platinum success, including the exhaustion of the '90s, during which he witnessed the aftermath of Princess Diana’s car crash and later slept for three days. Also, why does Hart's eyes twitch when collaborating with young artists? Plus, he gives solid advice that keeps him chasing after young kids well into his 50s.Join us: http://dadville.substack.com Wanna

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82:51

Tony Hale: Just Stop Swimming

Dadville with Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin ·

2025/11/18

Tony Hale returns to Dadville! You might know him from Veep or Arrested Development, but we know him best as that lovable actor who's entering the "evolution and expansion" season of his career. Tony chats with the fellas about the long process of producing his new film, Sketch, and the motivation to move out of Hollywood. Also, he talks about the amazing experience of playing a nurse oncologist on The Sopranos. Don't miss this one!Join us: ⁠⁠⁠http://dadville.substack.com⁠⁠⁠ Wanna advertise

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91:09

Matt Wertz: The Perfect Amount of Children

Dadville with Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin ·

2025/11/11

Wertz is back! Longtime friend Matt Wertz details the daily chaos of his "punk rock" family of four, including managing the mental load and surviving on essential baby tech like the Snoo and the revolutionary swivel car seat. But the true trauma centers on his $300 green hoodie that was ruined by an oil stain. We also reflect on the benefits of late-life fatherhood, having gotten the "hustling" out of the way, and recall the wild, early touring days of playing for sorority chapter meetings to

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77:31

Kringles, Orchestras, and Core Memories

Dadville with Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin ·

2025/11/04

Welcome to the vortex of Jon and Dave, where the fellas discuss the profound struggles of the middle-aged musician—a job akin to being a 60-year-old accountant desperately trying to invent a new Greek number! They dive into the logistics of hosting a terrifying 100-kid Halloween rager that thankfully "backed down" from a midnight curfew to 11 PM. Hear about the genuine fear of losing a child in a "nanosecond" at College Gameday, and the proud father who risked his life on a step ladder to hang

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75:40

Glen Henry: Winning Arguments in the Car (Alone)

Dadville with Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin ·

2025/10/28

We welcome back visionary storyteller Glenn Henry (Belief in Fatherhood) as he discusses his new book, Father Yourself First (dropping November 4th). Glenn gets real about the hard work of parenting, moving past the romanticized YouTube version. He shares the personal crisis that fueled the book, including throwing a tantrum in the office mirror and the dilemma of his inner child being jealous of the parent he became.Hear how Glenn had to reconcile with his wife, even taking a CNA job (resulting

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91:40

Andrew East: Squeezing the Genetic Sponge

Dadville with Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin ·

2025/10/21

The fellas sat down with former NFL long snapper, Vanderbilt grad, PhD candidate, and full-time force of nature, Andrew East. Dave kicks things off by recounting his extremely awkward cornhole tournament experience, a moment of social anxiety where he suddenly found himself in a new "gauntlet" of gigantic, ripped athletes.Andrew then dives deep into the absurdity of competing on Special Forces: World's Toughest Test alongside his Olympic gold medalist wife, Shawn Johnson. He reveals the terror of

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83:46

Peter Enns: "Dad, Snakes can't talk."

Dadville with Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin ·

2025/10/14

Dr. Peter Enns joins the fellas for a candid discussion on faith, complexity, and institutional conflict. Enns recounts the "very scary" reality of losing his academic boundaries after teaching at Westminster Theological Seminary for 14 years, following the controversy surrounding his book, Inspiration and Incarnation. He delves into the core issue: the historical evidence showing the Bible is written by real people during real cultures. Enns shares his deeply personal journey through doubt,

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66:59

Dave and Jon: When to Push Your Kids

Dadville with Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin ·

2025/10/07

They demanded it, so here we are: satisfying the masses with a conversation featuring just Jon and Dave. But even a simple chat can’t escape the daily grind. The fellas dive deep into the brutal reality of music promotion and Jon explains the existential crisis behind his deadpan viral video where he unwraps his own albums as gifts, and why his new album, Scenarios, required the discipline to only include songs he truly loves.They also discuss youth club sports, debating the provocative idea that

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78:18

Lee Dixon: "I Won't Even Say Their Name."

Dadville with Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin ·

2025/09/30

We finally did it! After five years of plotting, leveraging, and extreme Arsenal giddiness, we landed an absolute legend. Yes, Jon is honoring Dave’s obsession (who wore a full Arsenal kit, naturally), as we have the legendary Lee Dixon joining Dadville!We dive deep into his legendary career, which started with his humble beginnings as a tiny striker whose permanent shift to right back only happened because a teammate got the flu. Lee shares gold on the "geography teacher" Arsène Wenger, the

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61:31

Pure Athlete: Why Dads Cuss

Dadville with Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin ·

2025/09/23

Welcome to the ultimate therapy session for dads trapped in the youth sports mess! We’re coming in scorching with Pure Athlete co-founders Britt Lee and Brad Williams, who bring their hard-earned wisdom (and admissions of doing a lot of things wrong) to the table. We tackle the agonizing questions facing parents in the thick of it. Why are we compromising our spiritual commitments—like skipping church—for the sake of tournaments?Britt and Brad share gut-punch moments and discuss why parents are

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92:12

Matt Nathanson: Looks Like a Child, Punches Like and...

Dadville with Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin ·

2025/09/16

This week we have Matt Nathanson joining the fellas for a chat that dives into MySpace nostalgia, discussions about Hugh Grant-level hair, and the general 'churn' of parenting – sometimes involving mooning your daughter from the garage. The banter is sharp, the compliments are lavish (especially about Matt's violently attractive looks), and the self-deprecating humor flows freely. It's a laugh-out-loud, informal gabfest where even the worst onstage moments become gold!Visit Matt:

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