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Only Dads
by Ricky and Rafael
Two millennial dads tackle hot-button topics with humor, heart, and real talk about modern fatherhood. Being a dad today is about more than just providing—it's about navigating everything from nutrition and technology to DIY home projects and social issues. With guests from across the U.S. and around the globe, Only Dads delivers insightful, relatable, and entertaining conversations to help you level up your parenting game. Tune in every Monday for fresh episodes that will keep you thinking (and laughing) all week long!
Episodes
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Executions, Cornell, Elections
Send us Fan Mail This week the podcast hits a few complicated yet important topics. Support the show
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Vivian Savella, Tesla, Aggie Football
Send us Fan Mail This week the podcast discusses the ongoing struggles of mental health in society. We update listeners about the Tesla Emergency Drive Away. And the disappointing Aggie football season. Support the show
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Lindsay Clancy, Longhorns upset Buckeyes, Aggies continue to roll
Send us Fan Mail This week we return from our fall break as our summer to fall transitions are complete. We discuss the controversial Lindsay Clancy trial and the gaps in american mental healthcare. We analyze the Longhorn victory over the Ohio State Buckeyes and whether the Aggies can finally...
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Todd Blanche, Reflecting pool, plus a BIG REVEAL
Send us Fan Mail This week the podcast turns to the ongoing topics surrounding our federal political landscape plus we have a substantive reveal! Support the show
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ICE Part 2: Fuck em again
Send us Fan Mail • DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR if an immigration agent is knocking on the door. • DO NOT ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS from an immigration agent if they try to talk to you. You have the right to remain silent. • DO NOT SIGN ANYTHING without first speaking to a lawyer. You have the right to speak...
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Iran, Sick Senators, World Cup, Summer Updates
Send us Fan Mail The podcast discusses the every changing landscape of the political environment currently at Washington DC. Iran seems to be seesawing and world cup is down to FINAL FOUR Support the show
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Father's Day 2026 Special!
Send us Fan Mail This week the podcast celebrates its special as fathers! Support the show
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Knicks Win, Summer plans
Send us Fan Mail This week the podcast discusses the NBA finals and incoming summer plans! Hydrate. Support the show
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Trump IRS Deal, Spurs Game 4, Memorial day
Send us Fan Mail This week the podcast discusses the news of Trumps IRS settlement. What does justice mean in the USA now? and how this this signal to the world what we value? https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-doubles-down-1-8-billion-slush-fund-killed-his-agenda-spurred-republican-rebellion...
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UFO Files, Hanta-Virus, Victor Wembanyama
Send us Fan Mail This week we discuss the release of the UFO Files. Are we alone in this universe? The files can be found here. https://www.war.gov/ufo/ Support the show
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Another Assassination Attempt
Send us Fan Mail This week the podcast goes over Cole Allen, the would-be assassin. Support the show
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Hegseth, Iran, Melania, Epstein, Swalwell, Gonzales
Send us Fan Mail This episode discusses a lot of updates to our world! Hegseth quotes a fake bible verse Iran has a new blockade Melania refocuses on Epstein https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/2026/04/first-lady-melania-trump-statement/ Swalwell and Gonzales resign over SA…
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Easter Special!
Send us Fan Mail This week we celebrate Easter as well as the developing war in Iran Support the show
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Iran, Joe Kent, March Madness prediction
Send us Fan Mail This week the podcast discusses the ongoing war in Iran, the underestimation of President Trump and the existentialism of Iran. Support the show
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Presidential Cabinet... or Junk Drawer?
Send us Fan Mail This week we discuss the ongoing controversies of: Kristi Noem Pam Bondi Howard Lutnick Pete Hegseth Kash Patel Support the show
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Trump attacks IRAN, Constitution?
Send us Fan Mail This week we discuss the attacks in Iran by ISRAEL and USA.... why now? why are we leaving NATO allies high and dry but deposing dictators abroad...? Support the show
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Epstein Resignations, SCOTUS overturns Tariffs, USA Hockey GOLD
Send us Fan Mail This week we discuss updates to the Epstein saga, we cover the reasoning behind the Supreme court's decision in the recent Tariff ruling and USA Mens Hockey Teams beats Canada for GOLD! https://time.com/7380275/epstein-files-resignations/...
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Trump elections, Epstein Files
Send us Fan Mail This week the podcast highlights the growing desire of president Trump to nationalize elections. another distraction from Epstein? Support the show
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Minnesota, ICE, Alex Pretti, Renee Good
Send us Fan Mail this year we start off with more Shenanigans by the Federal government! Support the show
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Renee Good in Minnesota, Maduro in Venezuela
Send us Fan Mail This year starts off with a BANG! Minnesota ICE agents operating with impunity and Trump capturing Maduro and threatening to take over Greenland. Support the show
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2025 Year in Review
Send us Fan Mail This episode the podcast discusses our lasting impression of the year 2025. We go over the topics that the year brought us and our goals for next year 2026! Support the show
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Distractions from Epstein?
Send us Fan Mail This week we discuss Venezuela, College Football, and the general idea that perhaps the administration is trying to distract the American population from their lack of putting America first... Support the show
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Thanksgiving Break
Send us Fan Mail In this episode Ricky comes to Texas to visit family for the holidays and Rafael host Thanksgiving for the first time. Tune in for a vibrant episode where topics range from sports family to cooking. Support the show
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Who's really the traitor?
Send us Fan Mail This week we discuss updates to our democracy! Support the show
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EPSTEIN FILES
Send us Fan Mail This week we discuss the ongoing Epstein issue, the files, the votes, the future of the GOP and more. Support the show
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Veterans Day Special!
Send us Fan Mail This week we bring on the Mysterious, the Brooding, the one, the only.... Luke Support the show
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Ep #187 Gov't Shut down, Sports, Israel Gaza Cease fire
Send us Fan Mail This week we give you all a weekly update for the current events effecting the US. Support the show
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Ep #186 Aggies, Chauncey Billups, and Cooking
Send us Fan Mail This week the podcast discusses the growing Aggie hype train, we discuss the scandal of Chauncey Billups being arrested for his participation in a rigged poker game as well our efforts to better our own culinary skills. Support the show
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Ep #185 5ks, Halloween recs, shady hotels!
Send us Fan Mail This week the podcast takes a spooky turn and we discuss the scary event of running! check out Devil in Disguise on peacock or Monster: The Ed Gein story on Netflix. Take out suggestion and on your next road trip stay at a shady motel! Support the show
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Ep #184 Charlie Kirk, Gov't shut down, goals ACHIEVED
Send us Fan Mail We're back! with hard hitting takes on the assassination of Charlie Kirk, the Government shut down and some great goals being achieved by our co-host! Support the show
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Ep #183 Fed takes over DC, Israel Palestine
Send us Fan Mail This week the podcast tackles the on going issue of the Israeli Palestine conflict. with no end in sight. Trump mandates a federal take over of Washington D.C. Support the show
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Ep #182 Epstein, TX Quorum
Send us Fan Mail This week the podcast returns from brief hiatus! we go right into it with the LIST and the political moves of tx republicans meant to undermine voter's voices. Support the show
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Ep #181 BBB, Texas flood, Trump v. Casa
Send us Fan Mail This week the podcast discusses the texas floods, the one Big Beautiful Bill, and the Trump v. Casa case. CLARIFICATION: Federal courts typically only issue rulings on laws that affect the boundaries of their geographical region. A nation wide injunction stretches that…
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Ep #180 Iran, Mortgage Free, June holidays
Send us Fan Mail This week the podcast discusses the legality of whether the strikes against Iran are allowed under the US constitution. We also discuss the milestone of paying off a mortgage and how experiences of the recent holidays. Support the show
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Ep #179 Blood labs, Drone warfare, and Boulder CO
Send us Fan Mail This week the podcast discusses the growing industry of health optimization and how certain supplements can help each and every one of us in our day to day lives. We discuss the escalating war between Ukraine and Russia as well a horrible attack that happened stateside in Boulder...
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Ep #178 Memorial Day, Russia-Ukraine, India-Pakistan
Send us Fan Mail This week the podcast dives into the ongoing conflicts around the globe and dives into why it is important for average Americans to understand these issues. Support the show
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Mothers Day
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Only Dads, Rafael and Ricky reflect on the meaning of Mother's Day—both the Mexican and American versions—and how they navigate it as single fathers. The conversation flows into summer plans, co-parenting realities, and the joys (and logistics) of taking the…
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White Smoke
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Only Dads, Ricky and Rafael dive into the fascinating process behind electing a new pope and share their thoughts on the newly elected pontiff. The dads also reflect on wrapping up their first year back in school—what they've learned, how they've grown, and...
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Ep #175 Easter! Pope
Send us Fan Mail This week we discuss the passing of the pope, the ongoing legal debate in this country surrounding due process and our respective Easters. Support the show
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Ep #174 March Madness, CRISPR, Economy
Send us Fan Mail This week the podcast discusses some ongoing topic in the world of science and finance. Support the show
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Ep #173 1st Amendment in Aggie Land
Send us Fan Mail This week the podcast discusses the 1st amendment implications of the Aggie Board of Regents decision to deny permission of a drag show. We discuss parallels in first amendment and second amendment stances! Support the show
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Ep #172 Spring break, Recession, Tax time
Send us Fan Mail This week the podcast discusses the hot topic of a looming recession. Tax deadline is 15 April. Listen for some critical insights into your taxes! Support the show
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Ep #171 Agencies and separation of powers
Send us Fan Mail This week the podcast discusses the on going national discussion of the separation of powers. There has been a few plane crashes and an ongoing bet between our two host. Support the show
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Ep #170 Superbowl review and Federalism
Send us Fan Mail Eagles WIN! This week we follow up with the Superbowl win by the eagles as well as the current state of constitutionality of the Presidents current actions. Support the show
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Rights and Responsibilities
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we’re joined by immigration advocate, leader of the Migrant Justice Network and Co Founder board chair BINN(Brazos Interfaith Immigration Network) Nancy Plankey Videla, who offers vital information on the rights of non-citizens when confronted by ICE. Nancy dives...
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Ep #168 Superbowl 59, Coaching, and DeepSeek
Send us Fan Mail This week the podcast discusses the upcoming superbowl as well and the upcoming extracurricular activities of children and last but not least, we talk DeepSeek! Support the show
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Ep #167 Current events and Football
Send us Fan Mail This week we discuss the ongoing events surrounding the new year and discuss the NFL and CFB playoff picture. https://www.magicmind.com/DADSJAN Support the show
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Ep #166 2025 NEW YEAR
Send us Fan Mail Get 45% off the Magic Mind bundle with with my link: https://www.magicmind.com/DADSJAN This week we discuss our new years resolutions plus some helpful tips on how to strive for personal improvement! For magic mind specific ingredients click the following link!...
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Ep #165 End of year!
Send us Fan Mail This week we end the year off with a few high notes! continue to listen for a secret give away! Support the show
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Ep #164 Aggie update!
Send us Fan Mail This week we discuss the Aggie loss to UT and the upcoming Crypto Spring of 2025! Support the show
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Two millennial dads tackle hot-button topics with humor, heart, and real talk about modern fatherhood. Being a dad today is about more than just providing—it's about navigating everything from nutrition and technology to DIY home projects and social issues. With guests from across the U.S. and around the globe, Only Dads delivers insightful, relatable, and entertaining conversations to help you level up your parenting game. Tune in every Monday for fresh episodes that will keep you thinking (and laughing) all week long!
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Ricky and Rafael
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Two millennial dads tackle hot-button topics with humor, heart, and real talk about modern fatherhood. Being a dad today is about more than just providing—it's about navigating everything from nutrition and technology to DIY home projects and social issues. With guests from across the U.S. and...
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Only Dads is created and hosted by Ricky and Rafael.
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