Dad Without A Dad

All aboard the parenting podcast train for the very last time. Thanks to everyone who has listened to Andy and Jose chat about parenting over the last 6 years. It’s been a blast sharing our stories, mistakes, triumphs and everything in between. In this episode we reflect on stories past, opportunities this podcast has unlocked, what we have learned and what we hope for in the future. Thanks for being on this journey together with us. That's all folks. Get a copy of Jose's book here: https://a.co/d/0PIVPU8 Subscribe to Jose's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@josedelaroca

Jose's and Andy's brains have undoubtedly been warped by the warm festive malaise that is the time between Christmas and New Year but f**k it we have a podcast to record! This week the two dads talk about the magic of LEGO, New Year traditions, trying to inspire your kid and we discuss if the Bluey Video Game really is any good. Roll on 2024! If you’d like to be on the next podcast or ask us questions, find us on social media: Instagram: @mrjosedelaroca Twitter: @Gaminggoodness Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel Here: www.youtube.com/@dadwithoutadad

Christmas in NYC. Jose talks about his Home Alone 2 theme trip to New York City, gives Andy some traveling tips and Andy shares his confrontation with bullies at Peppa Pig’s Theme Park! If you’d like to be on the next podcast or ask us questions, find us on social media: Instagram: @mrjosedelaroca Twitter: @Gaminggoodness Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel Here: www.youtube.com/@dadwithoutadad

Get ya pumpkin pies ready and pop the turkey in the oven as it's time for another Dad Without A Dad podcast! This week Andy discusses his latest excursion to Vienna for 40+-year-old stag-related hijinks and Jose talks about what it takes to keep cool when parenting. Oh and before we forget... Cable Cars are cool… If you’d like to be on the next podcast or ask us questions, find us on social media: Instagram: @mrjosedelaroca Twitter: @Gaminggoodness Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel Here: www.youtube.com/@dadwithoutadad

This week Andy and Jose talk about video games and sports including what makes Spider-Man 2 quite possibly the game of the year and why something weird is happening with Tottenham Hotspur in the UK. Harry Kane who? All this and more in the Dad Without A Dad podcast. Peace Soundcloud! If you’d like to be on the next podcast or ask us questions, find us on social media:Instagram: @mrjosedelarocaTwitter: @Gaminggoodness Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel Here: www.youtube.com/@dadwithoutadad

We're continuing the positive parenting theme this week with more discussions about behavior management, confidence, empowerment, what we do to decompress and lots of chat about video games, terrible jokes and loads more! This week's game highlights include Once Upon A Jester (PC/Nintendo Switch) and EA Sports FC 24. If you’d like to be on the next podcast or ask us questions, find us on social media: Instagram: @mrjosedelaroca Twitter: @Gaminggoodness Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel Here: www.youtube.com/@dadwithoutadad

Jose and Andy get back in the podcasting chair and talk about their latest trials and tribulations of parenting. This week Andy talks about the time he accidentally put his size 9 boots through a ukulele and Jose shares how he is doing everything he can to break the anxiety cycle. Look, this is a fun one we promise - alright? :) If you’d like to be on the next podcast or ask us questions, find us on social media: Instagram: @mrjosedelaroca Twitter: @Gaminggoodness Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel Here: www.youtube.com/@dadwithoutadad

Let this exceedingly 'professional' podcast team take you through the trials and tribulations of parenthood once more in the Dad Without A Dad podcast! This week Jose tells Andy why even his own mother doesn't know what he does for a living and Andy recounts the importance of sticking to a schedule when raising his kids while his wife is out of town. Plus we talk about the benefits and pitfalls of independent kids versus those who need help with everything! If you’d like to be on the next podcast or ask us questions, find us on social media: Instagram: @mrjosedelaroca Twitter: @Gaminggoodness Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel Here: www.youtube.com/@dadwithoutadad

Look, nobody said being a parent is easy but if you talk about it things it gets a bit easier, right? This week in the Dad Without A Dad podcast, Andy and Jose talk about the good, the bad and the funny when it comes to raising their boys, including you always have to repeat yourself and how no matter how many times you say focus or calm down - they just won't. If you’d like to be on the next podcast or ask us questions, find us on social media: Instagram: @mrjosedelaroca Twitter: @Gaminggoodness Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel Here: www.youtube.com/@dadwithoutadad

Hey you. You look stressed. Switch off. Relax. Listen to two dads struggling to contend with working from home while their kids are off school and appreciate the quieter moments in your life. In this episode we talk about holidays, New York, Isle of Wight, how to tell kids to *ahem* go away and play in the nicest possible way and our strategies for coping during the summer break. Don't worry this won't last forever! If you’d like to be on the next podcast or ask us questions, find us on social media: Instagram: @mrjosedelaroca Twitter: @Gaminggoodness Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel Here: www.youtube.com/@dadwithoutadad

The Dad Without a Dad crew is back to talk about parenting, summer break and oddly enough, medical interventions. Jose talks about his recent trip to the vet with his dog Bluey and Andy talks about the many, many different health reasons he's had to postpone recording for the past few weeks, as well as a truly epic tale of cat who won't eat and what its dumb humans are willing to do to get him well again. If you’d like to be on the next podcast or ask us questions, find us on social media: Instagram: @mrjosedelaroca Twitter: @Gaminggoodness Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel Here: www.youtube.com/@dadwithoutadad

Time to batten down the hatches as another Father's Day is upon us! This week Andy and Jose sit down and discuss how Father's Day differs in the USA versus England, the advantages and potential disadvantages of making friends with the parents of your kids' classmates, how to win over any teacher (even the strict ones) and how the secret to everything in life seems to be... just turn up on time. If you’d like to be on the next podcast or ask us questions, find us on social media: Instagram: @mrjosedelaroca Twitter: @Gaminggoodness Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/@dadwithoutadad

Who is the greatest football manager of all time? Why is Andy obsessed with an overlooked video game called Marvel Midnight Suns? And what is it like holding a conversation with a two-year-old? These are just a few of the questions answered in the latest episode of the Dad Without A Dad podcast with aging dads, Jose De La Roca and Andy Griffiths. Fancy hanging out? Give the latest episode of our parenting pod a listen. If you’d like to be on the next podcast or ask us questions, find us on social media: Instagram: @mrjosedelaroca Twitter: @Gaminggoodness Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/@dadwithoutadad

When is a tick, not a tick? And what exactly is Free Comic Book Day? Those are just two of the many questions we answer on this oh-so-fancy edition of the Dad Without A Dad podcast. We also chat about Jose's latest Cosplay 'incident', share what British people really think about the coronation, and discover why bribery never fails... If you’d like to be on the next podcast or ask us questions, find us on social media: Instagram: @mrjosedelaroca Twitter: @Gaminggoodness Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/@dadwithoutadad

Back with baggy jeans and a slightly weary smile - it's the Dad Without A Dad podcast! This week Jose and Andy discuss comics, movies, games, suits, and everything in between. Want to know where is best to get a fancy suit for your kid that they'll grow out of in 10 seconds? Jose has you covered! How about what's the best way to get free games on PC? Oh, you better believe Andy has your back! Sit back relax and hear what it's like raising kids in 2023... If you’d like to be on the next podcast or ask us questions, find us on social media: Instagram: @mrjosedelaroca Twitter: @Gaminggoodness Check out Jose and his son’s new YouTube Channel ‘Reading Together’ and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/readingtogether

This week we’re all about transformation! Andy discusses what it’s like taking a 5-year-old and a 1-year-old on a family cruise across Europe for 7 frickin’ days and Jose talks about his journey back into the world of video games by playing Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga and Rachet and Clank: Rift Apart with his son. If you’d like to be on the next podcast or ask us questions, find us on social media: Instagram: @mrjosedelaroca Twitter: @Gaminggoodness Check out Jose and his son’s new YouTube Channel ‘Reading Together’ and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/readingtogether

We forego the usual jokes and game talk to discuss different parental styles, the importance of communication, age-related transformations, how every child is different, and why the road to self-improvement is full of pitfalls and possibilities. Oh yeah, Jose is turning 40! If you’d like to be on the next podcast or ask us questions, find us on social media: Instagram: @mrjosedelaroca Twitter: @Gaminggoodness Check out Jose and his son’s new YouTube Channel ‘Reading Together’ and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/readingtogether

SHOW 148 - ASCENSION by Jose De La Roca

This week Andy discusses the first-ever birthday party he's thrown for his son (blame Covid), Jose tells us about his adventures taking his whole family to a USC basketball game for the first time and we mull over the latest happenings in family-friendly video games If you’d like to be on the next podcast or ask us questions, find us on social media: Instagram: @mrjosedelaroca Twitter: @Gaminggoodness Check out Jose and his son’s new YouTube Channel ‘Reading Together’ and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/readingtogether

Keith and Jose debate how the only way anyone can change is if they want it bad enough because the biggest tool you have in life is you! They also share with you which books have had an enormous impact on their lives and how they can help you as well. Books mentioned in the podcast are: The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People The Four Agreements The Five Love Languages Find us on social media: Instagram: @mrjosedelaroca Instagram: @keithgoodnews Make sure you subscribe to Keith’s new YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/@TheInterviewLA

Is Andy starting his own Dad YouTube Channel? This week Jose discusses the best present his son got for Christmas, and why Jose has to spend an extra 80 dollars so everyone in the family can play with that present. Stay tuned for the greatest story Andy's ever told! A story that made Jose shiver and worry about Andy, a story you have to hear! Video games discuss during this episode are: Broken Age Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Ben Ten Nintendo Switch Sports Marvel Midnight Suns If you’d like to be on the next podcast or ask us questions, find us on social media: Instagram: @mrjosedelaroca Twitter: @Gaminggoodness Check out Jose and his son’s new YouTube Channel ‘Reading Together’ and subscribe here: www.youtube.com/readingtogether

Jose and Andy manage to stop watching the World Cup for 5 minutes to talk about England's recent triumphant exit (if that's a thing), and disturbing occasions of kids calling out their parents on their BS and we find time to talk about Jose's recent return to his childhood hometown in Guatemala. Have a listen, you might learn a thing or two... If you’d like to be on the next podcast or ask us questions, find us on social media: Instagram: @mrjosedelaroca Twitter: @Gaminggoodness Check out Jose and his son’s new YouTube Channel ‘Reading Together’ and subscribe here: www.youtube.com/readingtogether

A very special guest stops by to talk about Thanksgiving, the World Cup, and how he almost scored a hat trick in the last game of the season! If you’d like to be on the next podcast or ask us questions, find us on social media: Instagram: @mrjosedelaroca Twitter: @Gaminggoodness Check out Jose and his son’s new YouTube Channel ‘Reading Together’ and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/readingtogether

This week on the Dad Without A Dad podcast, Jose celebrates the not-so-triumphant return of a very special guest. Someone who hasn't been on the pod for a LONG time - so long in fact that it causes everyone to take stock of the podcast series to date, where we're going, and how kids change as they get older. Topics covered this week include Marvel Snap, terrible jokes, and why we do what we do. 200 and done. If you’d like to be on the next podcast or ask us questions, find us on social media: Instagram: @mrjosedelaroca Twitter: @Gaminggoodness Check out Jose and his son’s new YouTube Channel ‘Reading Together’ and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/readingtogether

A very special person stops by the podcast, find out who? If you’d like to be on the next podcast or ask us questions, find us on social media: Instagram: @mrjosedelaroca Twitter: @Gaminggoodness Check out Jose and his son’s new YouTube Channel ‘Reading Together’ and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/readingtogether

Jose and Andy reflect on their sons’ journeys back to school, the former returning after a long hiatus and the latter starting school for the very first time. Hear all about the anxiety, worry, excitement, and new free time that dads may experience sending their little ones to school. We also talk a bit about the impending closure of the Nintendo 3DS store and why Jose’s head is increasingly shaped like his headphones. We’re all going crazy, come and join us, won’t you? Follow us on social media: IG: @mrjosedelaroca Twitter: @gamminggoodness Help the podcast by buying a Dad Without A Dad shirt or sticker here: www.josedelaroca.com/store

Find out how our sons did on their first day at school and why one of us is happy that one of the teachers is super strict. Stick around for Andy’s jokes and his thoughts on Sony’s decision to increase the price of the PS5. Follow us on social media: IG: @mrjosedelaroca Twitter: @gamminggoodness Help the podcast by buying a Dad Without A Dad shirt or sticker here: www.josedelaroca.com/store

Present delivered to the wrong address? No problem! This week Andy and Jose take you on an adventure in Claremont, California to search for a long-lost birthday present from England and we ruminate on both our sons heading to school. Different dads, different continents, but the same worries. Come and join us, won’t you? Follow us on social media: IG: @mrjosedelaroca Twitter: @gamminggoodness Help the podcast by buying a Dad Without A Dad shirt or sticker here: www.josedelaroca.com/store

Strap in ladies and gents as this ride is going to get rough! This week on the Dad Without A Dad podcast Jose recalls how he saved his son’s life on what is probably the world’s safest rollercoaster, Andy educates us on the Commonwealth Games and they both discuss what is the best way to answer the eternal question; “So when are you having another one?” Follow us on social media: IG: @mrjosedelaroca Twitter: @gamminggoodness Watch Jose’s son's new video here: https://www.youtube.com/c/ReadingTogether

Find out who bought used speedos and why they had to? Jose shares an interesting story about his trip to Mexico and stick around for Andy’s jokes and video games reviews. Follow us on social media: IG: @mrjosedelaroca Twitter: @gamminggoodness Help the podcast by buying a Dad Without A Dad shirt or sticker here: www.josedelaroca.com/store

All hail the universal source of truth! This week on the Dad Without a Dad podcast, Jose and Andy sit down and talk about life admin. Namely lists, blackboards, schedules, and lots of other life hacks that don’t sound that interesting on paper but will win you back lots of time, effort, and headspace. Being a full-time Dad isn’t as challenging as you may think. We also weigh up the importance of ‘me time’ and discuss the latest and greatest family-friendly video game releases. Follow us on social media: IG: @mrjosedelaroca Twitter: @gamminggoodness Help the podcast by buying a Dad Without A Dad shirt or sticker here: www.josedelaroca.com/store

This week Jose and Andy talk about what Father’s Day means to them, why sometimes the holiday sucks, and why Checo Perez is rocking the F1 world! Jose also takes the time to share his relationship with his Dad and why this long-running podcast series (4 years and still going baby!) is called the name that it is. All that and more in this timely episode. Follow us on social media: IG: @mrjosedelaroca Twitter: @gamminggoodness Help the podcast by buying a Dad Without A Dad shirt or sticker here: www.josedelaroca.com/store

Uncle Dolemite from the Too Much Game Podcast stops by to share his busy schedule as a dad, truck driver, and podcaster, and how his father's absence made him the great dad he is today! This is an episode you don't want to miss! Follow us on social media: IG: @mrjosedelaroca IG: @UncleDolemite Listen to Uncle Dolemite podcast here: https://www.spreaker.com/show/too-much-game-w-yung-dolemite

My friend Keith invited me to be part of The Podcast Pit LA a couple of weeks ago and this was my set, enjoy! Thank you to Keith from The Good News Radio Network for inviting me and I am honored to be part of this large community of talented friends. Follow us on social media: IG: @mrjosedelaroca IG: @thegoodnewsradio

The fellas are back together for another awesome episode of the Dad Without A Dad podcast! This week Andy returns from his sabbatical with tales about the Isle of Wight, Eurovision, and what you do with a 4-year-old that constantly tells you to “Shh!” Plus, Jose asks which game should he get his son to keep him quieter – Minecraft or Roblox? Learn all this and more in this week’s show. P.S: Sorry for the coughs! Follow us on social media: IG: @mrjosedelaroca Twitter: @gamminggoodness

Why do we do this podcast? Find out what Dad Without A Dad Podcast is... Follow us on social media: IG: @mrjosedelaroca Twitter: @gamminggoodness Help the podcast by buying a Dad Without A Dad shirt or sticker here: https://www.josedelaroca.com/store

Jose and Andy discuss the challenges associated with creating a good foundation for your children's future. Andy gives his views on the Fifa and EA news and how creating a sports video games requires a lot of moving parts that most people would never think of. Follow us on social media: IG: @mrjosedelaroca Twitter: @gamminggoodness

Someone got Covid and some crazy short person decided to make it all about him! We also discuss giving presents for Easter and a lot of video game news. Games that we discuss are: Kirby And The Forgotten Land Mario Kart Halo Steam Console Ratchet and Clank Find us on social media: Instagram: @mrjosedelaroca Twitter: @GamingGoodness Help the podcast by buying a Dad Without A Dad shirt or sticker here: https://www.josedelaroca.com/store

A very special podcast that everyone must listen to. Find out why a simple homework assignment led Jose to teach his son a very important life lesson. Find us on social media: Instagram: @mrjosedelaroca Twitter: @GamingGoodness Help the podcast by buying a Dad Without A Dad shirt or sticker here: https://www.josedelaroca.com/store

Discover what Jose's son does for the most memorable birthday moment of all time, find out why the hotel staff thought Andy was homeless and whether they found Spider-Man or not in Disney Paris? Find us on social media: Instagram: @mrjosedelaroca Twitter: @GamingGoodness Help the podcast by buying a Dad Without A Dad shirt or sticker here: https://www.josedelaroca.com/store

The Dad Without A Dad team returns for another episode of parental sharing. This week Andy talks about the challenges of packing for a family holiday with a 4-year-old and a 9-month-old and Jose confesses his love for all things Drive To Survive. Oh, and we also spare a moment to unpack why Jose’s son has become obsessed with Britain’s greatest/worst export, Peppa Pig. Find us on social media: Instagram: @mrjosedelaroca Twitter: @GamingGoodness Help the podcast by buying a Dad Without A Dad shirt or sticker here: https://www.josedelaroca.com/store

Why is Jose asking just for three meals for his birthday? What would Andy’s three meals be? We also discuss the tooth fairy, Andy's son's night terrors and Jose’s years of biting his tongue at night. Find us on social media: Instagram: @mrjosedelaroca Twitter: @GamingGoodness Help the podcast by buying a Dad Without A Dad shirt or sticker here: https://www.josedelaroca.com/store

Andy returns to talk about dummies, bedtime routines, and a healthy amount of Nintendo news while Jose regales us with his ongoing quest to tame/train what just might be the world’s most sensitive puppy. Video Games and hardware we talk about at length in this episode include: · Mario Kart 7 · What The Golf · Animal Crossing · Gran Turismo 7 · PlayStation 5 · Steam Deck Find us on social media: Instagram: @mrjosedelaroca Twitter: @GamingGoodness Help the podcast by using Jose’s personal link for a FREE stock on Webull here: https://act.webull.com/promotion/referral/share.html?inviteCode=1pDvc8VJ5CC5&inviteSource=wb_oversea

Show 123- Fatherhood At 19 Curtis Witters, author of Fatherhood At 19 stops by the podcast to talk about the journey that led him to become the great dad he is today! Jose and Curtis talk about forgiveness, foundation, structure, and how it's ok to ask for help sometimes. Find us on social media: Instagram: @mrjosedelaroca Twitter: @mrwitters Get Curtis book here: https://www.fatherhoodat19.com/

Jose had one of the most interesting weeks of his life. It all began with a call that changed his entire week. A week that included a trip to the emergency room, falling trees, and Jose becoming a single father for a week... Find us on social media: Instagram: @mrjosedelaroca Twitter: @Gaminggoodness Help the podcast by using Jose’s personal link for a FREE stock on Webull here: https://act.webull.com/promotion/referral/share.html?inviteCode=1pDvc8VJ5CC5&inviteSource=wb_oversea

This week video games take over the Dad Without a Dad podcast! In this special episode, we discuss everything about the impending Activision Blizzard acquisition by Microsoft, with gaming guru Andy educating Jose on why this deal between two juggernauts of the industry is so important, how it changes things for Sony and why it could be a better deal for gamers. Find us on social media: Instagram: @mrjosedelaroca Twitter: @Gaminggoodness Help the podcast by using Jose’s personal link for a FREE stock on Webull here: https://act.webull.com/promotion/referral/share.html?inviteCode=1pDvc8VJ5CC5&inviteSource=wb_oversea For more discussion and information on Microsoft's Activision Blizzard acquisition, check out this awesome write-up from Jeff Grubb: https://venturebeat.com/2022/01/19/activision-blizzard-wanted-to-sell-so-it-approached-microsoft/

Santa came to town and gave Jose’s son a great game for a six year old but why is Andy still playing it? Find out and stick around to hear the best joke Andy has said in 120 shows! Find us on social media: Instagram: @mrjosedelaroca Twitter: @Gaminggoodness Help the podcast by using Jose’s personal link for a FREE stock on Webull here: https://act.webull.com/promotion/referral/share.html?inviteCode=1pDvc8VJ5CC5&inviteSource=wb_oversea

Andy and Jose chat about Jose’s brush with a tricky online commenter, Andy’s latest adventures at Butlin’s Bognor Regis and we reflect on the challenges of keeping your cool raising your kids. Oh, and we also take some time to reflect on one of the most extraordinary Formula 1 seasons to date! Go, Lewis! If you’d like to be on the next podcast or ask us questions, find us on social media: Instagram: @mrjosedelaroca Twitter: @Gaminggoodness Help the podcast by using Jose’s personal link for a FREE stock on Webull here: https://act.webull.com/promotion/referral/share.html?inviteCode=1pDvc8VJ5CC5&inviteSource=wb_oversea

This week the team discusses how their own dads impacted their lives, the lineage they communicate to their sons, and how even the most innocuous grocery delivery can offer more than anyone could have bargained for. Plus we get all caught up on gaming news and discuss what it's like nursing a baby through their first cold. It's a fun one. You're just going to have to trust us... If you’d like to be on the next podcast or ask us questions, find us on social media: Instagram: @mrjosedelaroca Twitter: @Gaminggoodness Check out Jose and his son’s new YouTube Channel ‘Reading Together’ and subscribe here: www.youtube.com/channel/UCcMMK_j6MxPbtB1ZyCueJ_A

Back from Ireland with a bang comes the Dad Without a Dad podcast! In this episode, Andy and Jose reflect on their adventures in Dublin and discuss the challenges of being a Dad when your partner is away. We also chat about the latest video game releases and cover why there is no reason to own a wallet in 2021. Yep, that's right - phone wallets are the way forward. Andy words, not Jose's.. If you’d like to be on the next podcast or ask us questions, find us on social media: Instagram: @mrjosedelaroca Twitter: @Gaminggoodness Check out Jose and his son’s new YouTube Channel ‘Reading Together’ and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcMMK_j6MxPbtB1ZyCueJ_A