#118 Father's Day 2026

Father’s Day is here, and Jason and John are back in the job trailers talking about everything from vacation chaos and muddy job sites to dog dad life, dairy-free lasagna, terrible Father’s Day gifts, and why dads usually just want a little peace and quiet.This episode starts with automated voices, Siri/Alexa rabbit holes, Subaru startup sounds, and Jason’s family cabin trip, including Ripley nearly turning a peaceful canoe ride into a full-blown river rescue. From there, the guys get into rain days in the trades, FR rain gear, appliance opinions, Subaru goat jokes, and the weird tech rabbit holes hidden inside modern vehicles.Then it’s all Father’s Day: why it doesn’t seem to hit the same level as Mother’s Day, what dads actually want, the gifts they remember, and why sometimes a gift card is the most honest answer. John shares the traumatic origin story of his lactose intolerance, Jason talks dog parent life, and the guys debate whether pet parents count, including cats, dogs, carpet shampooers, Kevlar gloves, and dogs stomping where they absolutely should not.The episode wraps with a solid reminder for Men’s Mental Health Month: check in on the guys in your life. Fathers, stepdads, father figures, uncles, buddies, mentors, whoever fills that role. Sometimes the smallest message means more than you think.Question for the Showerheads:What’s the best or worst Father’s Day gift you’ve ever given or received?00:00 Recording Started Mishap00:34 Voice Assistants Behind Scenes02:17 Irish GPS and Show Intro02:58 Cabin Trip Canoe Chaos04:08 Rain Days and Work Gear05:21 New Dryer and Samsung Rant06:29 New Subaru and Goat Gift07:12 Custom Car Startup Sounds09:48 Fathers Day Underrated10:44 Dairy Free Lasagna Plans12:06 Lactose Intolerance Origin Story17:12 Holiday Rankings and Stats20:52 Dads Gifts and Father Figures23:31 Hunting Wedding Shoutouts24:39 Moms vs Dads Spending Gap25:25 Dad Was Hit Or Miss25:38 Bike Phone Mount Gift26:29 Tech Accessory Racket27:15 Why Moms Cost More28:51 Hobby Gifts Made Easy29:47 Amazon Prime Gripes30:17 Ditching Apple Watch31:26 Fishing Gear And Links33:29 What Dads Really Want35:02 Gift Cards And Algorithms37:27 Rich Loud Wealth Quiet38:12 Are Pet Owners Parents41:16 Dog Picks The Gift43:56 Crate Training Heartache48:38 Dads Need Recognition50:32 Mens Mental Health Check In51:46 Fathers Day Final ThoughtsCheck out everything ISAW:Website: https://isawpodcast.com/Be a Guest: https://isawpodcast.com/be-a-guestSupport the Show / Buy Us a Beer: https://buymeacoffee.com/isawInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/isawpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/isawpodcast/Threads: @isawpodcastCall or text the show: 507-607-4729Your Work Keeps the World Working.#IShowerAfterWork #ISAWPodcast #FathersDay #FathersDay2026 #DadLife #DogDad #FatherFigures #MensMentalHealthMonth #BlueCollarPodcast #TradesPodcast #SkilledTrades #ElectricianPodcast #ConstructionLife #TradeLife #WorkingDads #PodcastEpisode #FunnyPodcast #BlueCollarLifehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Father%27s_Dayhttps://nchstats.com/americas-most-celebrated-holidays/https://www.visualcapitalist.com/ranked-americas-favorite-holidays/