Cool Dad Shirt
Join life-long friends, Mike and Rich, as they navigate modern life as fathers of daughters while maintaining some semblance of "hip." We talk music, home improvement, and why every conversation with a daughter ends up an expense...
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Episodes
37 episodes
Ep 37 - We Invent the "Fluffuccino"
In this episode of the Cool Dad Shirt Podcast, Rich and Mike bounce through a whirlwind of hilarious and thought-provoking topics—ranging from sugar-fueled nightmares and accidental identity theft to the mystery of Uranus’. They tackle...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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34:26
#36 - Zippers and Nuts
In this episode, the dads are back with another candid, laugh-out-loud session—venting about Outlook’s grammar policing of their “haha’s”, overpriced airport peanuts, and the mysterious behavior of zippers in aging jeans. Along the way, they th...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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25:38
#35 - 23rd Ain't That Bad
In this episode of The Cool Dad Shirt Podcast, Rich and Mike are back with another hilarious deep dive into music legends, vending machine drama, weird food requests, and accidental conspiracy theories.Highlights & Topics...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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26:25
#34 - The Dangers of Driving in Platform Shoes
Season 3 kicks off with more dad wisdom than you can handle!Episode HighlightsIn this triumphant return for Season 3 (aka "The Monochromatic Years"), our favorite dad duo tackles the burning questions that keep mid...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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43:09
#33 - I Can Probably Finish the Latte Before We're Engulfed in Flames...
We talk about why dads want to lock the fridge and manually override the thermostat. Do old movies stand the test of time? 2024 was a great year for shed management. Like us, you probably have a picture of a daughter in an ov...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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28:28
#32 - We Finally Break Our Silence...
We discuss why John Daly is amazing, and how Uber drivers know "all the good stuff." Are eBikes cool, or are kids lazy? Do you get the sense your aging parents are testing your love for them? Do your kids completely torpedo yo...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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38:40
#31 - That’s Not Road Hypnosis
We discuss Embarrassing Kid Moments, the Fantastic Conspiracy Theories on Coast-To-Coast, News Anchor Crushes, Magic, and more....#Train #PatMonahan #NationalDaughterDay #CoastToCoast #Aliens #Bigfoot #NewsAnchorCrush #DigitalBusinessCar...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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23:54
#30 - Mia Steals a Kitten
We tackle the important issues of our time like: Speech-to-text conspiracies, the debunking of MSG, Junk Drawers, Realtors have had enough, the brilliance of Michael McDonald, Can bread be healthy? ...oh, and Rich still hates tea.&n...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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27:53
#29 - Roommates
In this episode Wylie joins us to help look back on some of our funniest moments as roommates. There's Bats, Stoves, Cereal, Collect Calls and more!! #flyingstoves, #bats, #maplesyrup, #aol, #cinnamontoastcrunch, #battenkillmotors, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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26:33
#28 - Shine like Justice!
We discuss the parental dilemma of replacing pets, Entenmann's cake, awesome lyrics, and hanging out with Darth Vader.#AMCEagle #DarthVader #Entenmann's #Cake #PointyShoes #Stewarts
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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33:00
#27 - Cash in the Bank, Gas in the Tank
We delve into Rich's psyche, celebrate teenage garage bands, how to market this podcast with raspberries, and of course, what to do if you're attacked by a grizzly. #RickBeato #Tool #Hootie #YellowstoneN...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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23:59
#26 - 97% Won't Say Anything
We ramble on about unrelated topics like: Car repair, aging parents, sneaking into a concert, and rescuing young ladies from insects.#LisaLoeb #BrokenTransmission #JonBonJovi #Wylie #SPAC #NotLanceArmstrong #TeslaSu...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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24:25
#25 - Cindy Jumped the Curb Again
We dive into the world of probability, AI, NYC coffee, electric lawn tools and offer pro golf tips. All this and more...#getoffmylawn, #carolbrady, #curmudgeon, #oatmilkSupport the show!Instagram:
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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22:24
#24 - We Still Love Pluto
In this episode we talk Space, Earthquakes, Golf, Tattoos and the influential design of the Brady Bunch staircase. All that and more..!! Support the show!Instagram: @cool_da...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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30:58
#23 - Hey, my husband is in the Meat Department...
We talk vacuum cleaners, selfies, vintage credit card machines and about bringing back the 3/4 sleeve shirt.Support the show!Instagram: @cool_dad_shirtBuzzsprout:
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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28:44
#22 - Come for the Olive Oil, Stay for the Chai
We talk Dreams, Deftones and Creed, taste test the olive oil Oleato, Sports News and more..!!Mentioned in the show: Jay Wells L'Ecuyerhttps://www.instagram.com/jaywellslec/
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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20:51
#21 - Taylor Smith? Ancient 80s Vinyl and Talkin' like Walken
We follow up on hot homemade bagel making, discuss pop superstar Taylor Smith? Uncover some ancient 80s vinyl (is 80s vinyl actually considered ancient?) and talk like Walken. All this and more..!!Support the show!I...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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30:23
#20 - Bagels, Sledding and Dr. Kevorkian
In this episode we talk about the latest trend in homemade bagels, the steady decline in sledding and Rich's brush with American pathologist and euthanasia proponent Jack Kevorkian. All this and more..!!Support the show!
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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31:25
#19 - Try the Fried Dough
Welcome to Season 2!In this episode with talk all-star dad do-it-yourself backyard sports fields and the unboxing of Rich's new Zoom P4 Podcaster recorder.Food Tip: To check Turkey for doneness, insert a meat thermometer into ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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26:36
#18 - Orange Julius - 2023 Wrap Up
2023 Year End Wrap Up. Looking forward to Season 2.FYI: Orange Julius was founded in 1926 by Julius Freed and has 962 location as of 2023. Thanks for listening!!Support the show!Instagram:
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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11:14
#17 - Ironically Not That Christmassy
In this episode we talk cereal, urban legends and how our kids like to video us dads when we’re not paying attention. We hear from Cara with some perfect Winter Sweater suggestions and Dan from FOOLS dials in to offer a couple tasty holiday coc...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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27:53
#16 - Now With More Bits
In this episode we discuss favorite candy bars, 70s carnival giveaways, and the health benefits of chasing a house fly. All this and MORE! #Reeses, #WHATCHAMACALLIT, #ParkPlasticsCompany, #LunarRocket, #wetblanket, #10%MoreBi...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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41:50
#15 - Renegotiated. In the name of science. (The Whiskey Episode)
In this episode we talk about whiskey, and whiskey...Dan and Andy from the Fraternal Order Of Libation Samplers (FOOLS) crafted a Scotch tasting for the show as an informative entry into the expansive world of whisky.Sampl...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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1:19:53
#14 - My Hearing Doesn't Hertz
We discuss daughters pitching backyard parties and borrowing our hoodies; we talk unnaturally-aged guitars, and reflect on the puzzling popularity of the TV Guide. All this and more..!!This weeks show is sponsored by Wick Apotheca...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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32:11
#13 - Why You Can't Hear Mosquitoes
In this episode you will find out what birthdays and mosquitoes have in common, hear our home heating horror stories featuring 1980's kerosene heaters, and learn that people used to actually carry their car stereos around with them. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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34:26