The Dad Voice Podcast

"Why hire a professional when I can buy $500 in tools and take 6 months to do it worse?" In this episode of The Dad Voice, we’re getting real about the chaotic, expensive, and hilarious world of DIY life as an ADHD dad.

We break down the classic ADHD DIY cycle: the initial surge of hyper-focus dopamine, the late night YouTube research sprees, the optimistic trip to the hardware store, and the inevitable moment where the proje...

When did everyone start acting like they’re living inside a TikTok feed? On this Dad Blast, we’re calling out one of our biggest social pet peeves: people who perform unprompted in public.

From random strangers belting out songs in the grocery store aisle to people forcing uncomfortable comedy bits into normal conversations, we break down why "Main Character Syndrome" makes everyone around them want to crawl out of thei...

When the house is in total chaos, how do you actually turn your brain off? In this episode of The Dad Voice, we’re breaking down the science and reality of how ADHD dads wind down, recharge, and recover from overstimulation.

We dive into the big divide: Passive Relaxers vs. Active Relaxers. Why do some dads need to sit on the couch and do a whole lot of nothing, while others need to hit the gym, go to a bar, or jump into a hi...

Is comedy dying, or was the White House Correspondents' Dinner just that painful? Today on The Dad Voice, we’re recapping the latest Dad Blast and cutting straight through the noise.

We open by picking apart the total comedic shortcomings at the Correspondents' Dinner, what happened to the comedy, and why is political humor so painful to watch lately? Then, we break down the latest massive headlines surrounding LeBron James a...

When life throws a curveball, your instinct is to fight it, and figuring out how to work through it can be the hardest part. In this mainline episode of The Dad Voice, we’re getting real about adjusting to major life changes, navigating unexpected pivots, and why trying to get back to "how things used to be" is a trap.

We break down practical strategies for managing big transitions when you have an ADHD brain. From giving you...

From international conflict to the battle over the living room temperature, we are tackling it all in this Dad Blast.

We open with major political breaking news: the passing of Senator Lindsey Graham and what his absence means for the political landscape. We also follow up on the increasingly bizarre and sketchy public appearances surrounding Mitch McConnell, what is actually going on behind closed doors in Washington?

Then, we tak...

Welcome to the bunker. Today on The Dad Voice, we are officially broadcasting from our brand-new, designated studio space in Cole's basement! We’re kicking off this Basement Blast with a quick update on our recording schedule before diving straight into the news that has the entire internet talking.

First up, we look at the absolute media void and growing mystery surrounding Mitch McConnell’s health and his extended hos...

Before we officially cut the brakes on Season 3, we’re taking you behind the microphone.

While we are currently on a short production break setting up our brand new studio space, we wanted to drop a special Season 3 Prologue episode. We realized that while we talk to you every week, we’ve never truly sat down to interview each other.

In this special episode, we pull back the curtain on the lives, histories, and brains b...

This is our final Dad Blast for a couple of weeks, and we are leaving it all on the table.

We start today with some incredibly heavy and shocking news in the sports world: the passing of NASCAR champion Kyle Busch. We take this moment to look inward and have a real conversation about the absolute necessity of dads taking care of their physical health, managing stress, and listening to their bodies before it’s too late.

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50 episodes. A full year of chaos, dad gripes, and hyper-fixation deep dives. We have officially reached the Season 2 finale of The Dad Voice, and we’re closing things out by taking a look at where we started, where we're going, and delivering on a long-awaited promise.

A while back, a short clip went viral where Cole mentioned a horrific event from his past but never got to tell the full story. Tonight, he finally opens up. ...

You cannot make a 10-hour video game into a 2-hour movie word-for-word. Today on The Dad Voice, we’re cutting the brakes on a massive Dad Gripe regarding video game adaptations. We are calling out the purists who demand that movies and TV shows be note-for-note replicas of the source material. Why do people expect a medium built on player agency to translate perfectly into a passive viewing experience? It makes no sense, and ...

Why is sticking to a gym routine so brutally hard for the ADHD brain? In this episode of The Dad Voice, we’re breaking down why traditional fitness advice fails neurodivergent men and how to build a system that actually sticks.

We dive into the psychology of Gamifying Fitness to keep your dopamine high, the massive role that Sleep plays in executive function, and how to use Meal Prepping to completely remove the decision fati...

Sir David Attenborough has officially hit 100, and nature is still trying to kill us. In this Dad Blast, we’re celebrating a century of the world's most iconic voice while simultaneously panicking about the Hantavirus. We managed to find the humor in biological threats and rodent-borne illness, because if you don't laugh, you'll cry

Then, we shift gears to a Dad Gripe that unites us all: The Gas Pump Squatters. We’re ca...

Today, we’re celebrating the "Magic" in the madness. While we usually talk about the struggles of ADHD, this episode is all about the Silver Linings. We’re diving into the creative fire, the hyper-focus wins, and the unique perspective that only a neurodivergent brain can provide.

Of course, it wouldn't be The Dad Voice if we didn't get a little derailed. We spend a good chunk of time exploring our theory on Celebrity V...

Is it just us, or is the "outside" overrated? In this Dad Blast, we’re cutting the brakes and getting real about why making plans after the age of 25 feels like a chore. We discuss the glory of staying in and why the "Stay-at-Home Dad" (even on the weekends) is the ultimate lifestyle.

We also dive into the dark art of the Facebook Algorithm. Have you ever noticed how your feed is perfectly curated to make you angry? We’...

For many ADHD dads, the 9-5 grind feels like a slow death, while our "true passions" sit on the sidelines waiting for us to go full-time. But is quitting your job always the answer?

In this episode of The Dad Voice, we’re breaking down the Work vs. Passion struggle. We explore the "Novelty Expiration Date" that leads to job-hopping and the dangerous "Passion to Prison" trap where turning your hobby into a career actually kill...

Is anyone else tired of paying for 20 different apps? Today on The Dad Voice, we’re tackling the "Subscription-ification" of everything. From streaming services to car features, we’re ranting about the constant price hikes and the fatigue of being a modern consumer.

We also speed-run the biggest headlines of the week, including the fallout from the White House Correspondent’s Dinner (who went too far?), the terrif...

"I thought I was just a failure." For so many dads, receiving an ADHD diagnosis in their 30s or 40s feels like finally receiving the manual for a brain they’ve been fighting their whole lives. In this episode of The Dad Voice, we’re talking to the undiagnosed and recently diagnosed dads who spent decades wondering why simple tasks felt impossible.

We dive into the spirals and discoveries as well as the relief of finally...

Is it a political post or a medical miracle? Today on The Dad Voice, we’re breaking down the bizarre controversy surrounding Trump’s AI-generated "Jesus" imagery and his claim that he was just a "doctor."

We also cover the incredibly somber news regarding the arrest and serious charges against D4vd (David Burke), the long-awaited release of Beef Season 2 on Netflix, and the scandalous public claims made by Ruby Rose aga...