The Dad Voice Podcast
by The Dad Voice Podcast
You can’t spell ADHD without Dad. This is a comedy podcast about marriage, parenting, and navigating adulthood with ADHD. We’re two dads figuring out executive dysfunction, time blindness, overstimulation, hyperfocus, unfinished projects, and the daily chaos that comes with raising kids while your brain refuses to color inside the lines. Each week we drop: A focused episode exploring ADHD in marriage, fatherhood, relationships, work, and emotional regulation A Dad Blast episode where the structure disappears and the real-life ADHD energy shows up We’re not therapists. We’re not gurus. We’re dads trying to be better husbands and fathers while learning how our brains actually work. If you’re an ADHD dad who’s tired of feeling behind, misunderstood, or like you’re the only one struggling, you’re not. Subscribe and figure it out with us.
Episodes
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The Ultimate Halloween Episode: Costumes, Candy, & Trick-or-Treating Times
From houses handing out full iPhones to neighbors aggressively passing out raisins, Halloween brings out the absolute weirdest in humanity. In this special holiday episode of The Dad Voice, we’re breaking down the chaotic landscape of October 31st. We kick things off with the eternal Costume...
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The Fall Episode: Fire Pits, Leaf Blowers, & Pumpkin Spice Hate
Sweater weather sounds great in theory until you’re freezing in the shade and sweating in the sun. In this week's episode of The Dad Voice, we’re welcoming autumn the only way we know how: by aggressively complaining about seasonal changes. We dig in to the eternal struggle of trying to dial in a...
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Dishes vs. Drywall: The Weird Truth About Dad Chores
Why is unloading the dishwasher less fun than patching a hole in the drywall? In this week's episode of The Dad Voice, we’re breaking down the age old dad conflict: Can chores be fun and if so which ones are the most fun? We dive into why an ADHD brain treats washing dishes like an insurmountable...
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Live and Let Live: Our Thoughts on Pointless Social Norms
When did social interaction get so needlessly complicated? In this episode of The Dad Voice, we’re kicking back to break down the baffling social norms we just don't understand and the everyday habits society is quietly phasing out. We start by tackling the unwritten rules of modern life that…
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The Economy is Trash, But At Least Kids Keep Us Laughing
No script. No advice. Just pure, unadulterated podcast therapy. On this week’s episode of The Dad Voice, we decided we couldn’t be bothered to prep a structured show, so we threw out the rulebook, heated up the mics, and got back to the loose, authentic vibe this channel was built on. We kick...
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The Smartphone Stepping Stone: Preparing Your Kid for Tech
Handing a young child an unrestricted smartphone is like handing them the keys to a sports car before they can reach the pedals. In this episode of The Dad Voice, we’re diving into the absolute battlefield of parenting in the digital age: When should you give your kids smartphones, and how do you...
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You’re Not Lazy: The Truth About Executive Dysfunction
"Why can’t I just get up and do the thing?" In this episode of The Dad Voice, we’re taking on one of the biggest misconceptions about the neurodivergent brain: Executive Dysfunction. We break down what executive dysfunction actually is, why it gets wrongly labeled as "laziness" or a lack of...
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What We Give Up When We Become Fathers (Dadvice Episode!)
Welcome to the brand new era of The Dad Voice! To give you the best possible show without burning out, we are officially merging the Dad Blast directly into our mainline episodes as a dedicated segment! In this week's episode, we tackle a great Dadvice submission from our listener Eugene, who…
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How Corporate Greed is Ruining Football Season | Dad Blast
Gridiron season is back, but so is the endless nickel-and-diming. On today's Dad Blast, we’re cutting straight into the corporate greed taking over football season. From absurd ticket prices and parking fees to needing six different streaming subscriptions just to watch your favorite team, we…
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Back-to-School Routine Reset + Keeping Your Kids Safe Online
Summer is officially over, and the morning panic has returned. In this mainline episode of The Dad Voice, we’re tackling the painful transition back into the school year grind. We dive into the struggles of resetting household routines when your entire family has an ADHD clock, how to manage the...
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"Weed or Lotion?" & The Texts That Give You Panic Attacks
"We need to talk." Four simple words that can instantly ruin a dad’s day and send his heart rate into the stratosphere. In this loose, late-night style Dad Blast, we’re opening up with a Dad Gripe that hits way too close to home: people who send vague, ominous text messages when the actual reason...
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The ADHD DIY Trap: Why Dads Struggle With Home Projects
"Why hire a professional when I can buy $500 in tools and take 6 months to do it worse?" In this episode of The Dad Voice, we’re getting real about the chaotic, expensive, and hilarious world of DIY life as an ADHD dad. We break down the classic ADHD DIY cycle: the initial surge of hyper-focus...
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Social Media is Warping Normal Human Interaction | Dad Blast
When did everyone start acting like they’re living inside a TikTok feed? On this Dad Blast, we’re calling out one of our biggest social pet peeves: people who perform unprompted in public. From random strangers belting out songs in the grocery store aisle to people forcing uncomfortable comedy…
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Are You Relaxing Wrong? The Secret to ADHD Recovery
When the house is in total chaos, how do you actually turn your brain off? In this episode of The Dad Voice, we’re breaking down the science and reality of how ADHD dads wind down, recharge, and recover from overstimulation. We dive into the big divide: Passive Relaxers vs. Active Relaxers. Why…
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Nobody Knows How to Load a Dishwasher | Dad Blast
Is comedy dying, or was the White House Correspondents' Dinner just that painful? Today on The Dad Voice, we’re recapping the latest Dad Blast and cutting straight through the noise. We open by picking apart the total comedic shortcomings at the Correspondents' Dinner, what happened to the…
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Recalibrating Your Life: How To Navigate Unexpected Change
When life throws a curveball, your instinct is to fight it, and figuring out how to work through it can be the hardest part. In this mainline episode of The Dad Voice, we’re getting real about adjusting to major life changes, navigating unexpected pivots, and why trying to get back to "how things...
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Thermostat Wars: We Finally Get Why Dads Defend the A/C with Their Lives
From international conflict to the battle over the living room temperature, we are tackling it all in this Dad Blast. We open with major political breaking news: the passing of Senator Lindsey Graham and what his absence means for the political landscape. We also follow up on the increasingly...
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Basement Blast: Lazy RSVPs, Bad News from Sony, & Moving Studios
Welcome to the bunker. Today on The Dad Voice, we are officially broadcasting from our brand-new, designated studio space in Cole's basement! We’re kicking off this Basement Blast with a quick update on our recording schedule before diving straight into the news that has the entire internet...
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The Season 3 Prologue: Get to Know the Dads Behind the Voice
Before we officially cut the brakes on Season 3, we’re taking you behind the microphone. While we are currently on a short production break setting up our brand new studio space, we wanted to drop a special Season 3 Prologue episode. We realized that while we talk to you every week, we’ve never...
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Kyle Busch, Caleb Shomo, & The Boroughs: The Final Dad Blast Before Break
This is our final Dad Blast for a couple of weeks, and we are leaving it all on the table. We start today with some incredibly heavy and shocking news in the sports world: the passing of NASCAR champion Kyle Busch. We take this moment to look inward and have a real conversation about the absolute...
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The Season 2 Finale: Growth, Cringe, and The True Crime Story Never Told
50 episodes. A full year of chaos, dad gripes, and hyper-fixation deep dives. We have officially reached the Season 2 finale of The Dad Voice, and we’re closing things out by taking a look at where we started, where we're going, and delivering on a long-awaited promise. A while back, a short clip...
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The Dumbest Thing We Saw This Week (+ NFL & Video Game Rants) | Dad Blast
You cannot make a 10-hour video game into a 2-hour movie word-for-word. Today on The Dad Voice, we’re cutting the brakes on a massive Dad Gripe regarding video game adaptations. We are calling out the purists who demand that movies and TV shows be note-for-note replicas of the source material.…
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The ADHD Fitness Blueprint for Dads: Routine, Sleep, and Dopamine Hacks
Why is sticking to a gym routine so brutally hard for the ADHD brain? In this episode of The Dad Voice, we’re breaking down why traditional fitness advice fails neurodivergent men and how to build a system that actually sticks. We dive into the psychology of Gamifying Fitness to keep your…
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Why People at Gas Stations are the Absolute Worst | Dad Blast
Sir David Attenborough has officially hit 100, and nature is still trying to kill us. In this Dad Blast, we’re celebrating a century of the world's most iconic voice while simultaneously panicking about the Hantavirus. We managed to find the humor in biological threats and rodent-borne illness,...
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ADHD Silver Linings & The Great Celebrity Variant Theory
Today, we’re celebrating the "Magic" in the madness. While we usually talk about the struggles of ADHD, this episode is all about the Silver Linings. We’re diving into the creative fire, the hyper-focus wins, and the unique perspective that only a neurodivergent brain can provide. Of course, it...
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Cutting the Brakes on Plans, Trolls, and Customers | Dad Blast
Is it just us, or is the "outside" overrated? In this Dad Blast, we’re cutting the brakes and getting real about why making plans after the age of 25 feels like a chore. We discuss the glory of staying in and why the "Stay-at-Home Dad" (even on the weekends) is the ultimate lifestyle. We also…
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Real Talk: Balancing the 9-5 with the Creative Hustle
For many ADHD dads, the 9-5 grind feels like a slow death, while our "true passions" sit on the sidelines waiting for us to go full-time. But is quitting your job always the answer? In this episode of The Dad Voice, we’re breaking down the Work vs. Passion struggle. We explore the "Novelty...
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Subscription Hell: Why Everything is a Monthly Fee Now
Is anyone else tired of paying for 20 different apps? Today on The Dad Voice, we’re tackling the "Subscription-ification" of everything. From streaming services to car features, we’re ranting about the constant price hikes and the fatigue of being a modern consumer. We also speed-run the biggest...
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I Finally Know Why I’m Like This: ADHD Dad Talk
"I thought I was just a failure." For so many dads, receiving an ADHD diagnosis in their 30s or 40s feels like finally receiving the manual for a brain they’ve been fighting their whole lives. In this episode of The Dad Voice, we’re talking to the undiagnosed and recently diagnosed dads who spent...
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Stop Overfilling the Trash! (Gripes & Rapid Fire Hot Topics) | Dad Blast
Is it a political post or a medical miracle? Today on The Dad Voice, we’re breaking down the bizarre controversy surrounding Trump’s AI-generated "Jesus" imagery and his claim that he was just a "doctor." We also cover the incredibly somber news regarding the arrest and serious charges against…
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ADHD Dads & Video Games: Finding the Balance
Why is the ADHD brain so obsessed with video games? In this episode of The Dad Voice, we’re exploring the intense relationship between neurodiversity and gaming. From the "just five more minutes" lie we tell our spouses to the deep satisfaction of a well-timed dopamine hit, we’re breaking down…
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Why Porta Potties are a Sin Against God | Dad Blast
Buckle up, because this Dad Blast covers everything from the halls of Congress to the inside of a porta potty. We’re starting with the headlines that have everyone talking: Melania Trump’s surprising decision to hold a press conference regarding the Epstein relationship rumors, the latest Dianna...
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Am I Cold? Why ADHD Makes Us Grieve "Differently"
Are you grieving "incorrectly," or is it just your ADHD? For many neurodivergent dads, the traditional stages of grief don't seem to apply. We’re often made to feel like we’re cold, detached, or "abnormal" because we have the ability to compartmentalize loss and carry on with our day, only to…
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The World is on Fire and You’re Clogging the Aisle? | Dad Blast
The world is changing fast, but grocery store etiquette is staying the same (and it's terrible). In today’s Dad Blast, we’re tackling the heavy headlines before diving into our favorite new segment: Dad Gripes. We break down the escalating conflict with Iran and what it means for families, the...
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The Launchpad & The Stink Theory: An ADHD Dad Survival Guide
"Out of sight, out of mind" isn't just a phrase, it's a lifestyle for ADHD dads. In this episode, we’re tackling the invisible wall of Object Permanence (Object Constancy) and why time seems to disappear when we aren't looking at our to-do list. Phil introduces a brand new concept we’re calling...
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Pollen Warfare, Druski Skits, & Easter Egg Dangers | Dad Blast
Welcome to the Dad Blast, today we our rolling out our first ever "Dad Gripes" segment! In this Dad Blast, we’re airing out the grievances that keep us up at night. First, we’re diving into the viral Druski skit everyone is talking about and the hilarious (and slightly awkward) Alan Ritchson...
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I Forgot My Own Podcast: The Reality of ADHD Memory Loss
Irony at its finest. We sat down to record today’s episode and realized... we completely forgot what the topic was supposed to be. Instead of faking it, we’re leaning into the chaos and talking about the #1 struggle for ADHD dads: Working Memory. Why is it that we can remember a random Fact from…
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We Got Distracted: AI Partners, Invincible, and Afroman
This episode went off the rails in the best way possible. We’re kicking things off with the wild update on the Afroman lawsuit, because who doesn't love a legal battle involving lemon pound cake? But things get serious as we dive into the rise of AI chat companions as romantic partners. We…
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Why We Can't Save Money: The ADHD Impulse Control Struggle
Does your ADHD have its own credit card? If you’re an ADHD dad, you know the feeling: that hit of dopamine when you find the "perfect" new tool, gadget, or hobby, only to realize three days later that you’ve blown the budget. In this episode of The Dad Voice, we’re getting honest about ADHD and...
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Why ADHD Makes Us Overreact: From Reese's Cups to Bam Adebayo
Welcome to the most distracted "Dad Blast" yet. We started this episode wanting to dive deep into ADHD Emotional Dysregulation, specifically how our brains make us overreact both positively (hyper-excitement) and negatively (instant rage), but then the ADHD took over. Before we knew it, we were…
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Your ADHD Hyperfixation is Actually Your Superpower
Is your hyperfocus running your life—or are you running it? For many ADHD dads, hyperfixation feels like a runaway train. One minute you’re checking a notification, and three hours later you’re an expert on 14th-century blacksmithing while your "To-Do" list sits untouched. In this episode of The...
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Dad Blast: Britney’s Back, The Clocks Changed, and My House is Beeping
Is it 2026 or 2004? Between the clocks "springing forward" and Britney Spears back in the headlines, we are officially in a time loop. In this "Dad Blast" episode, we’re breaking down why the recent time change is a total nightmare for the ADHD brain and how it throws our entire executive…
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We Found a Way: Navigating RSD and Choice Paralysis | Marriage & ADHD Part 2
You know the struggle—now let’s find the solution. In Part 2 of our series on navigating marriage with ADHD, we’re moving past the "why" and getting into the "how." Being an ADHD dad means dealing with more than just forgetfulness. We’re diving deep into the heavy hitters: Rejection Sensitive...
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Dad Blast: Is it 2004 or 2026? Pokemon, War, and ADHD Habits You Didnt Know You Had
Does 2026 feel a little too much like 2004? Between the recent news regarding the conflict with Iran and the massive announcement of a new mainline Pokémon game, it feels like we’ve stepped into a time machine. In this episode of The Dad Voice, we’re breaking down the nostalgia of growing up with...
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ADHD & Marriage: Real Talk on Why It’s So Hard (Part 1)
Is ADHD the "third wheel" in your marriage? In Part 1 of our series on navigating marriage with ADHD, we’re getting honest about the chaos, the forgotten chores, and the destructive loops that many ADHD dads fall into. We dive into why ADHD symptoms like Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria and poor…
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Dad Blast: The Poop Method, Shia LaBeouf & Blippi's Dark Past
In this Dad Blast, we spiral through the internet’s strangest corners. We discuss the viral “poop method” for decluttering, the infamous pre-fame Harlem Shake video linked to the creator of Blippi, the latest legal developments surrounding Shia LaBeouf, and our ongoing thoughts on HBO’s…
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Dad Gripes: ADHD Dads vs Parking Lots, Speakerphones & Giant Trucks
In this short Episode, we air out our most irrational and completely rational dad gripes. From parking lot chaos and absurdly oversized trucks to blinding headlights, loud chewing, public speakerphone conversations, and people who insist you pet their dog, we break down the everyday annoyances…
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Dad Blast: ADHD Dads on Pam Bondi, The Traitors & HBO’s Neighbors
In this week’s Dad Blast, two ADHD dads react to the news, culture, politics, and whatever else hijacks our attention. We break down trending stories, TV shows, streaming culture, and modern fatherhood from an open minded, slightly liberal, definitely distracted perspective. If you’re an ADHD dad...
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Dad Interests: Simulation Theory, Pokémon Card Shortages, and the Pop to Hardcore Pipeline
Apple Description format: In this episode, we talk about our evolving “dad interests” and how they’ve somehow expanded to include simulation theory, the current state of Pokémon cards and why they feel impossible to find, and the strange musical pipeline that takes people from pop to hardcore. We...
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Nancy Guthrie’s Disappearance: What We Know So Far, Plus AI Caricatures, Elon & the Epstein Files, and Knight of the Seven Kingdoms | Dad Blast 19
Apple Description format: In this episode, we spend most of our time discussing the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie and what is currently known. We go through the available details, public reactions, and the broader questions surrounding the situation. We also touch on the AI caricature trend on...
About this show
You can’t spell ADHD without Dad.
This is a comedy podcast about marriage, parenting, and navigating adulthood with ADHD.
We’re two dads figuring out executive dysfunction, time blindness, overstimulation, hyperfocus, unfinished projects, and the daily chaos that comes with raising kids while your brain refuses to color inside the lines.
Each week we drop:
A focused episode exploring ADHD in marriage, fatherhood, relationships, work, and emotional regulation A Dad Blast episode where the structure disappears and the real-life ADHD energy shows up
We’re not therapists. We’re not gurus. We’re dads trying to be better husbands and fathers while learning how our brains actually work.
If you’re an ADHD dad who’s tired of feeling behind, misunderstood, or like you’re the only one struggling, you’re not.
Subscribe and figure it out with us.
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The Dad Voice Podcast