Sandy Danto on Dad Guilt, D.A.R.E. Trauma, and Raising Tiny Comedians

Comedian and actor Sandy Danto has spent nearly two decades making people laugh but these days, his toughest crowd is under seven years old. The stand-up veteran joins us to talk about juggling late-night gigs with preschool drop-offs, being the “trad wife” in a nurse-practitioner household, and the impossible art of keeping your cool when your kid is jumping off the bed for the fifth time.Sandy opens up about growing up in Detroit’s suburbs, navigating a chaotic family history, and how that’s shaped the kind of dad and partner he wants to be. He shares the unfiltered truth about dad guilt on the road, the emotional side of shouting, and the surprisingly profound lessons he’s found in Hebrew school and Teen Titans Go.We also get into the big stuff like how D.A.R.E. made drugs seem too cool, the melatonin-gummy fear all parents know, and what it means to be honest with your kids about the world (and your own mistakes). Plus: the Elmo impression showdown you didn’t know you needed, a deep dive into reincarnation, and a revelation about how even comedians find God in the weirdest ways.Heartfelt, hilarious, and deeply human, this episode proves that being a great dad is less about perfection and more about showing up, laughing through the chaos, and always packing the lunches before your flight.