Dads on the Rocks

Glory isn't the only thing old we're saluting this month. America turns 250 and the boys discuss Freddy's upcoming birthday. Though we're not sure if he's turning 40 or 14, because we talk about so many of his favorite things that are happening this absurdly hot summer. Stay inside, stay hydrated, and know that eating triangle-shaped watermelon on 4th of July is the most Murican thing you can do. Enjoy!

Just like a refreshing Summer beverage, the new episode of the Dads on the Rocks Podcast is here to serve as a light and crisp addition to your day before you melt into a puddle in the sidewalk. Or Andre's garage.  This month we revisit (and forget) homework, what's old is new again with our music, film, and tv choices lately, and end of the the year things to be celebrated like graduations and down-to-the-wire potty training.  Grab a freeze pop, put your feet in the kiddie pool, and press play. Enjoy! 

May has arrived and, along with it, a new episode of Dads on the Rocks! This month the guys recap life since the last episode, including new and continued challenges, talk a little in recent tv shows, and Andre has gone full dad by dabbling in the dangerous land of the "dad nap". Enjoy!

Spring into the latest episode of the Dads on the Rocks podcast! We're blooming with excitement, but running out of seasonal puns.... Anyway, this episode we talk nostalgia in a few different ways: comfort music, vacation memories, and elementary school book fairs. Enjoy!

Slainté from Dads on the Rocks! This month we talk about our plans for the holidays and how we celebrate have changed a bit with age, routines and how it's important to live by them but not die by them, new music, parenting pet peeves, and the importance of slowing down. Erin Go Bragh!

This month, we gauge feelings on a new tagline for the podcast, discuss the realization of dealing with kids getting older, body piercings, Freddy finding new music and Andre breaking the news that it's over a decade old, recent date nights and taking a break from social media. And of course, upcoming holidays with our Gal and Val Pals. Enjoy!

Happy New Year from Dads on the Rocks! We recap yet another extremely eventful holiday season, and, spoiler alert, we're exhausted. But we're going into the new year as we do every day; Trying to do better and trying to be better. Also, Freddy gets to find out just how much better at meal prep and calorie consideration Andre is than him. It's jarring. Enjoy!

A bit of a change for the December edition of the Dads on the Rocks podcast. I won't spoil anything, but you'll have to listen to see what's making such a clatter...   We hope you and yours have a wonderful holiday season!   <3, DOTR

The November edition of the Dads on the Rocks Podcast is here with a Halloween recap (sort of), a recent vacation, new music, our reasons to be thankful, and we remind Andre to take the salmon out before bed. Enjoy!

The October edition is here and we're thrilled to welcome the host of the Imperfect Dads Podcast, Devon Niesen! This episode we get to hear how Devon has managed life as a stay-at-home dad and podcaster, and gush over the insanely impressive guest list he boasts. Enjoy!

We can wake you up when September ends, but then you'd miss the September edition of the Dads on the Rocks podcast. In this episode we talk about an annual September edition coming to an end, the very real fear of kids starting school, and the importance of pivoting your parenting style as your children get older. Enjoy!

The August edition of the Dads on the Rocks podcast is here! Freddy and Andre discuss the side effects of getting older when it comes to drinking, Summertime, a new method of parenting, and new music. All while trying to not die of heat exhaustion. Enjoy!

In this steamy Summer episode. we do some mid-year resolution check ins, talk about recent successes, and talk about Summer traditions like fireworks, food, and camping. Enjoy!

The June edition of the Dads on the Rocks podcast is here! Andre and Freddy are joined by special guest Michael Seifert. We discuss the difficulties of listening, attitudes, kids using glasses, and the inevitable calling for mommy and daddy after putting the kids to bed. Plus much more, but I can't seem to remember some of it...Enjoy!

The May edition of the Dads on the Rocks podcast is here! We share a few stories, take a deep-dive into two different Boy Meets World Episodes, catch up on homework, and come to terms with the slow transition of kids not being completely reliant on you. All in all, this episode was pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty good. Enjoy!

Spring into the latest episode of the Dads on the Rocks Podcast! Somehow we both remembered to do our homework of oversimplifying Disney movies.  We talk about recent stressors and remind ourselves that other parents are going through exactly what you are, and there's comfort in knowing you're not alone. And we each share a story for confirming parenthood can be disgusting. Enjoy!

Erin go Bragh! You've heard of the Irish goodbye? Well this episode did the Irish hello because it didn't even show up on release day. But we managed to record again and get to release on Irish Christmas. We do corrections and predictions, create Disney themed homework, talk St Patrick's Day, and talk about Beauty and the Beast being problematic. Sláinte!

This episode we highlight Valentines day, talk about new things to look forward to in the new year, discuss various music-related things, and acknowledge the fact that the last episode was the Sad Dad edition. Enjoy!

Happy New Year! We start 2025 with a holiday recap, things we are looking forward to in the new year, and talk about the struggles of being a tired dad. Enjoy!

The Christmas edition of the Dads on the Rocks podcast! In this episode we talk about religion and the holidays, make up for forgetting Home Alone last year, and discuss all things Christmas. Happy Holidays from Andre and Freddy!

An episode a year in the making! Freddy and Andre somehow convince two amazing, wonderful women to join us on the show. Even harder that they are our wives. Stephanie Maas and Shannon Fernandez guest on this episode and we actually came up with great questions for them. While still somehow embarrassing them. Speaking of which, I need to find the link to those pants....

Happy Halloween! The October edition is here, featuring special guest Tyrone Gordon. We talk Halloween costumes, how you distribute Halloween candy, and spooky season movies. Enjoy!

The September edition is here! Tyrone and Freddy recap a recent trip, talk about kids' extracurricular activities, dream first concerts to bring the kids to, acceptable playground etiquette, and we look forward to Spooky Season. Enjoy!

For the August edition of the Dads on the Rocks podcast, we recap 4th of July, discuss The Bear, Andre's sort-of project car, discuss Freddy's upcoming birthday, and how to discreetly donate/dispose of toys. Enjoy!

In this sizzling July episode, we talk about Summer activities to do with kids without suffering from heat stroke, recap Father's Day, Andre's first big family vacation and Freddy's upcoming vacation, debate common dad attire, and somehow don't discuss music. Enjoy!

In the June episode, we recap May, reminisce about Mother's Day and Father's Day with our own parents, and talk about our ideal Father's Day. Enjoy!

This episode includes a new musical adventure for Andre and Freddy featuring Spotify, Who would win-Kids toys edition, Freddy's stupid May joke that caused him to diet, and I think arcades were in there somewhere. Enjoy!

This episode marks one year of Andre and Freddy being cohosts! We recap an eventful March, follow up on where we were last year, discuss Freddy's recent music genre interest, and talk about another important anniversary. Enjoy!

Slainte! Freddy's favorite month is here and we talk about all things March. Plus a recent family trip, and our past lives that, somehow, did not intersect. Erin go Bragh!

A Valentine's Day special! And by special, I mean we mainly talk about our wives. And let's be real. They're the most special thing in our lives. Enjoy!

Freddy and Andre take a deep dive into classing 90's family movies. And a shallow dive into other stuff, I think. Enjoy!

New beginnings for a new year? Nah. We talk about the same old stuff. Happy New Year!

The Holiday Special! Okay...we should have ended it with "Say goodnight Kevin" "Goodnight Kevin". But we didn't. Sue us. Merry Christmas!

This episode Freddy and Andre discuss what they learned from the Strong Dad Club Challenge, a little music talk, and most importantly, Thanksgiving. Enjoy!

Happy October! This episode Freddy and Andre discuss all things Halloween. Traditions, movies, costumes, and most importantly, the fact that we heavily disagree on candy. Enjoy foolish mortals!

Dad Rocks on the Rocks. Andre and Freddy revisit the ups and downs of musical adventures. They also talk about classic TV and movies from their childhood. And probably from your childhood too. Enjoy!

This month, Andre and I discuss....Okay I'll be honest I don't remember a lot. We talked about how racist Peter Pan is, how great the Muppets show is, and I'm pretty sure we covered some sort of parenting stuff in this episode. Enjoy!

This month features an ailing, but ever funny Andre, as we discuss our old and new homework assignments, and the Masterpiece that is "The Bear". Just be happy your family isn't as messed up as the Berzatto's. Enjoy!

This episode features Mark Novak of The Strong Dads Club. In this episode we talk about the importance of, and how to achieve your fitness goals, all while being a parent. Among a hell of a lot of other stuff. Enjoy!

This episode we talk of cold remedies, Andre's night out and what it's like to get a babysitter, and we get deep in asking the question "Was there a preconceived notion about parenting that has changed since becoming a parent?" Enjoy!

It's a new day for the Dads on the Rocks Podcast. We're back, and we brought a friend! You're now listening to not only one but two April fools. Enjoy!

The second mom on the Dads on the Rocks Podcast features Talia Quigg. We talk about schooling both at home and in a traditional class setting, the pros and difficulties of mobile life due to employment, the importance of "me time" and things to look forward to once the kids are grown.

A new dad friend on this month's episode. We talk regional living, burnout, dream jobs, and raising a kid in a religious world where you're not even sure where you stand yourself. 

Another old friend joins the Dads on the Rocks podcast this month. Brandon Poynor and I talk about life with three girls, princess everything, and the trials of moving with children.

A special mid-month show features an old friend, Joe Hernaez. We talk about his dad life with three boys, the trials of moving with kids, keeping it fun, and the importance of remembering the relationship with your spouse is critical.

Another dad to be on this episode, Mr. Neftaly Soto! We discuss preparation, what to expect, sleeping, and the things we look forward to doing with them when our kids grow up. 

Freddy goes solo for his year in review episode. A brief talk about life with two kids and an update on certain life changes, but then a look back on each guest for the first year of the Dads on the Rocks Podcast. Thank you to everyone for the support in this silly little experiment of mine!

Episode 26 is a relatively new dad with double the duties....and doodies...Mr. Austin Bell stops by for a chat about life with twin boys, dealing with the "getting to know you" phase with a significant other while also dealing with the "holy crap we're having kids" phase. We also talk about darts and I reach for a sponsor because podcasting is expensive. Enjoy!

DJ Valentine from the Simplistic Reviews Podcast drops by this Episode. We talk movies, we talk tv, we play a game where DJ makes me feel bad about myself for not seeing movies that I should have seen years ago.

Spring has sprung, but nobody gets me more sprung than my guest for this episode, Kevin Venema. We discuss the ups and downs of having a preteen, the importance of keeping a strong bond between you and your significant other, and dream jobs after retirement.