Middle Aged Highs

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Middle Aged Highs

Two Middles aged fathers who discuss all the high and low points of fatherhood, sports, gaming, and middle age in general. All while enjoying our own "highs."

  1. 79

    Birthdays, Baseball, THCA Bans, and Sports Movies!!

    Shortest (Full) Epiode EVER!!Jam packed into this episode is a recap of Russ hosting an all girls birthday party(YIKES)! Dan breaks down the unsung heroes of the Cubs season, while Russ rejoices in the Phillies turn around. We discuss THCA bans and Rico tries to stump the other two with sports movie quotes in the FCKM Challenge!All this in less than 38 minutes?! Grab a beer, pack the bong, and grab a seat!

  2. 78

    Video Game and Sandwiches

    This episode the guys will discuss some classic games they miss/want to see remade, Russ is introduced to a new type of Bar, and the guys build their favorite sandwiches during the draft! Someone grab the chips!

  3. 77

    Rico's new journey, Russ visits Wrigley!

    We're back with a new format, and a whole lot to report!This week, we discover Rico is embracing a new journey: Sobriety. Rico opens up about what led to this decision and how bad things got for him.On a lighter note, Russ discusses his visit to legendary Wrigley Field, and the guys battle over Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls! Enjoy!

  4. 76

    Rob's Returns PART 2: Wrestling, Ice Cream, and REVENGE!!!

    Rob;s back for PArt 2 of his visit! This time, we'll finally get to the FCKM challenge for retro finisher, draft our favorite Ice Creams, and continue the conversation!

  5. 75

    Rob Returns PART1: 420, Budvizion, Rico Rambles, and who's birthday?!

    This week the fellas welcome back BongMaster Rob for our first EVER 2-part episode!In Part 1, we'll discuss what Rob has been up to, and what he has going on for everyone's favorite holiday: 420! Plus, what has Dan flipping off Russ, why is Rico so made about Attack on Titan, and who's birthday is it now?! The conversation takes a few wild turns, but that just makes the ride all that much more enjoyable! Tune in next week for part 2!

  6. 74

    Wrestlemania Hype, a milestone, baseball and MORE WRESTLING!!

    It MANIA season, and the guys weigh in on the matches they're most excited for (and least interested in) as well ass drafting our own 5v5v5 Survivor Series team! Russ tries to stump Dan and Rico with a finishing move challenge and Dan announces a major milestone! Tune in now!!

  7. 73

    Baseball and Pizza Toppings, Dan Got Sick, Rico Got Old, Russ still Rants!

    WE ARE BACK!After a long, unscheduled, medical related hiatus (details in episode), your favorite crotchety old bastards are back! And it's BASEBALL season! Find out what's been up with the guys, why Dan's Cubs and Russ' Phillies are destined to meet in the playoffs this year, and if Rico can tell us where teams play by name alone! All this AND we draft our favorite pizza toppings! Enjoy the show!

  8. 72

    Coping, Red Foreman, Olympic Names, and a WWE Bar Fight!

    Welcome to the busiest hour in the business! This episode packs it all in: A BRAND NEW Challenge, a sincere message, a returning favorite segment, dad jokes, and much more!Think you know Red Foreman? This week's challenge will test that! Having trouble pronouncing some of these name in the Olympics? Join us for Drunk Dan Says Hockey Names!Ready for Wrestlemania season? We draft our WWE bar fight teams!All this and a lot more!

  9. 71

    Valentine's Day Special!

    Happy Valentine's Day! Join the guys and Dan's wife (kinda) as they discuss their perspective on Valentine's Day and the importance of making gestures to your loved one! Dan gives the perspective from a special needs parent standpoint, and the female presence in the chat is strong! THEN, Dan tries to stump Russ and Rico with Romantic movies, and the fellas draft their favorite chocolate bars and give their Superbowl predictions! Tune in now, leave a comment!!!

  10. 70

    Looking ahead, Rico Rambles (alot), Metal music, and TV sitcom Dads!

    Time to set some goals and look ahead Middle Aged Miscreants! We're a week late, but a day early! Join the guys as they look ahead both for the podcast and personally to set some goals for the year! Rico will explain the reasoning behind his D&D based Christmas gifts (before the alcohol takes over), Russ challenges Dan to metal music in this week's FCKM Challenge, and TV sitcom dads are on the draft schedule! PLUS, even the guys are shocked when a face from the FCKM past makes a shocking appearance in the chat! Tune in NOW!!

  11. 69

    Happy Brew Year! Bar stories with JP, a Home Improvement Challenge, and a Cereal Draft!

    Welcome to 2026 Middle Aged Miscreants!We're kicking off 2026 with a guest: Long time friend of Russ and avid fan of the podcast JP will be joining the guys to share bar stories about Russ! He also throws down Home Improvement for the FCKM Challenge( It's a GOOD one!), and the guys draft their favorite CEREALS, with a few shocking reveals along the way! Also, who is the league champ....and she does WHAT with a chicken wing?! Tune in, leave a comment, and vote on the draft!

  12. 68

    Bonus Episode: The Championship! Dan VS Rico!

    Christmas is here, and that means it's CHAMPIONSHIP TIME!This year's FCKM League Championship has come down to Dan VS Rico, and they couldn't be more fired up! Who's team set a record this year, who has revenge on their mind, and when was the last time EITHER of them won a title?! PLUS: Who Does RUSS think is going to win? Find out now, in our first ever 20 minute BONUS episode!!!

  13. 67

    Chrisrtmas Special: Surprise guest, gifts, movies, Christmas songs, fantasy football, and gaming stories!

    Merry Christmas ya filthy miscreants, it's time for the 3rd Annual MAH Christmas Special!Join your favorite dads and their surprise guest(Even Russ and Rico don't know) for our favorite episode of the year! Find out if Ron or Russ has a date with a blowup doll, see who wins the Christmas Movie Challenge, VOTE on the Christmas Song Draft, and enjoy a good laugh with the guys for the holidays! The GIFT SWAP alone is worth watching!!

  14. 66

    Thank You Cena: Final Match, Favorite moments; Zoolander and Punishment Plans!

    The Last Time is Now!As we approach John Cena's final match, the guys welcome in Rico's friend Andrew to look back on some of their favorite moments from his career and debate Gunther as a final opponent!Also, the Fantasy Football season is wrapping up and one member of the league is facing the big punishment and could have an audience, plus Zoolander on the FCKM Challenge!!!

  15. 65

    Thanksgiving Dinner Draft!

    It's Thanksgiving time, and the guys are drafting meals this episode (1 Entree, 3 Sides, 1 Dessert) ! Dan's son stops by to host a special DBZ edition of the FCKM challenge, and find out which member of the podcast is in danger of taking a blowup doll on a date!

  16. 64

    Sins of The Father - A Men's Mental Health discussion

    We BACK! And this episode we're talking Men's mental health! In this episode the guys have a very open discussion and we find out what mistakes each of the Dad's try not to repeat with their own children, and what Rico's father's last wishes were(Dan remembers.....). The FCKM Challenge FINALLY features Russ V Rico in a Bad Boys battle, and the guys draft their favorite TV cartoon Dads! Tune in now, don't forget to leave a comment!

  17. 63

    Halloween Special: A Slasher draft, favorite traditions, worst candy, and a Daddy/Daughter Challenge!

    It's Halloween time, and the Dads are ready! This week they talk traditions old and new, for better or worse! Dan rants about handshakes, the guys draft their favorite horror movie slashers, and we have a very special FCKM Challenge. This time it's Nightmare before Christmas, DADDY/DAUGHTER style!! Grab your candy buckets, and tune in now!

  18. 62

    Bar Foods, BLUMMER, Special Needs Kids, and The MIGHTY DUCKS!!!

    THIS WEEK!: The fellas are FINALLY joined by Blummer, a friend of Russ's that works as a Para Professional with Autistic children! He'll share some work stories and experiences with Dan and give us the TRUTH about Russ at the hockey rink! Russ and Blummer battle in the FCKM Challenge (Mighty Ducks Style), and Rico gets HEATED during the Great Bar Food Draft! Tune in now, leave us a comment!!

  19. 61

    Chick Bangers, MLB Playoffs, DBZ, and a New Segment!

    Dads Dig Chick Songs! This episode the guys draft female songs they're not afraid to belt out, Dan and Russ debate whether the Phillies or Cubs have a better chance in the playoffs, and Rico RAMBLES about Dragonball Z! There's also baseball themed FCKM Challenge, and a whole lot of debate and controversial picks! So sit back, enjoy, and LEAVE US A COMMENT!

  20. 60

    S3 E2: Phillies Karen, Back To School, a Fourth Host, and South Park!

    THIS WEEK:The fellas discuss what the whole baseball world buzzing, how kids going back to school effect their mentality, and what happened with fantasy football?! Dan also introduces a "fourth host", and the FCKM challenge goes back to South Park!

  21. 59

    The return: Catching up, Fantasy Football, DC Characters, and the Incredibles!

    DON'T CALL IT A COMEBACK!The fellas are back...and this time we brought a third (familiar) host along with us! Come find out what your favorite grumpy old farts have been up to, how our fantasy football drafts went, and what the podcast will look like going forward! We'll draft DC characters to have a drink and a smoke with, and battle over characters from Disney's The Incredibles!

  22. 58

    A surprise co-host, anime , pop punk music, and who survives a Family Guy zombie apocalypse!

    Welcome back folks!Russ is out on business this week, so stepping into the co-host role again: The one and only Rico Suave! He joins Dan in welcoming Chillgiver onto the show to talk about their favorite and fucked up animes, battle over Pop Punk album titles, and draft our survival team for a Family Guy zombie apocalypse! Tune in now!

  23. 57

    Missing Mom, a Big Bang Challenge, Potato Chip draft, and Russ's Sister returns!

    THIS WEEK: The guys welcome back Sammie, Russ's sister, to talk about how missing their mom has impacted their own parenting, she challenges her brother to a BIG BANG THEORY challenge, and then we help you settle your munchie decisions by drafting our favorite chips! Tune in now!

  24. 56

    Ask the Professor - w/Alec Wright from Snapdragon Hemp!

    Get out your notepads folks, the Professor is back and class is in session!We asked you(via many social medias) to give us some questions to ask the Professor, Alec Wright from Snapdragon Hemp, and you guys CAME THROUGH! Ever wondered how to make homemade carts? Or how the fast acting gummies act so fast? How about a scientific way to ensure your THC effects last longer? Tune in to hear these and a WHOLE LOT more!

  25. 55

    Men's Mental Health, Life changing injuries, 80's/90's jingles and Family Guy...babysitters?!?!

    Buckle up folks, this one's quite a ride!First, our friend BongMasterRob returns for Mental Health week! We'll discuss therapy, appreciation, and dealing with life changing injuries as Dan discuss his car accident 13 years after the fact; then Rob challenges Russ to a 80's and 90's TV commercial jingle battle, and the guy's draft Family Guy members that they would trust to babysit their kids...It's not a very long list, but tune in now to see how it all went down!

  26. 54

    Marvel Rivals vs Multiversus, an Infinity War/Endgame challenge, Avengers to party with, and a new segment!

    THIS WEEK: The guys welcome in Maplemaf from Twitch to talk about their experiences during the launch of both Marvel Rivals and Multiversus (RIP)! Russ and Maple throw down with Avengers movie quotes, the guys pick avengers characters to party with, and a slightly Drunk Dan tries his best to say the names of NHL players! It does not go well......or does it? Tune in to find out!

  27. 53

    WWE Royal Rumble: Favorites, predictions, a theme song battle, and a WWE draft!

    THIS WEEK : The guys welcome in Donny, a lifelong wrestling fan and friend of the podcast to discuss their thoughts and guesses on the upcoming WWE Royal Rumble event and who/what may happen! They also go into some classic WWE memories, this week's challenge is WWE theme songs, and we're drafting our ALL TIME WWE wrestlers we'd want to have a smoke/drink with! Hit play already!

  28. 52

    The Great Gaming Debate, Spaceballs, and Saturday morning Cartoons with Caleb!

    This week: Caleb returns to mediate the casual VS competetive gaming debate betweeen Dan and Russ, The challenge is Spaceballs, and the draft is Saturday Morning Cartoons from the 90's!

  29. 51

    The one with 2 Dans, TMNT movies, and a Friends TV draft!

    ...Another Dan has entered the chat! This week's guest: representing the Buffalo Ghostbusters Charity, and a longtime friend of Russ...Dan! Wait....yes, "another" Dan! And this week, we're drafting characters from the TV show Friends to have a drink/smoke with, running a TMNT movie challenge, and finding out how the "Beer League Goalie' came to be!

  30. 50

    90's sitcoms, the big weigh-in, a TMNT challenge, and more with guest: BongMasterRob

    THIS WEEK: The guys are joined by guest BongMasterRob to discuss social media success and failures, draft our preferred 90's sitcom line ups, and throw down on TMNT cartoon trivia! Things get a little crazy, so buckle up buttercup!

  31. 49

    New year's Resolutions, looking back and forward, Matt Damon movies, and late Christmas gifts!

    New year, new surprises folks! We're jam packed with them, from gift giving gone wrong(right?), to a new format for the challenge! Find out what our proudest moments of the last year are, what we're worried about going into 2025, and what resolutions the guys come up with!

  32. 48

    Recapping Christmas, finishing the battle, and who would YOU want to drink/smoke with?

    If you could pick any 5 living celebrities to have a drink or a smoke with, who would they be? That's the question Dan and Russ answer this week, as well as recapping Christmas, complaining about the mail system, and finishing the song battle! Tune in to find out the results!!

  33. 47

    S2 E7: Christmas songs, movies, and holiday parties!

    THIS WEEK: The guys are talking all things holiday! We have a 2-episode Christmas song battle, a Christmas movie draft, and some stories about holiday office parties! Plus, what happened in fantasy football, and what holiday icon makes an appearance THIS week?

  34. 46

    S2 E6: Ron Returns, Christmas movie battle/debate, fantasy football playoffs, and too much to drink!

    Welcome back Ron!! Guest number one of season 1 returns...as guest number one of season two! We'll try to figure out how he screwed the pooch in fantasy football again, debate and battle over Christmas movies, and the show goes off the rails in hilarious ways throughout! Enjoy!

  35. 45

    S2 E5: War Games, Dad's Holiday Role, Xmas Giveaway, and the Ultimate Fresh Prince Challenge

    This week we cover the results of War Games, and break down Dad's role for the holidays and how it effects us as fathers! We'll also cover what's on the line in the last week of the Fantasy season( as well as foreshadowing for next week's guest/match ups), Russ throws down the 11-man challenge Fresh Prince style...and HOW LONG did Dan stay in a Taco Bell?!?!

  36. 44

    S2 E4: Thanksgiving meals, Black Friday strategies, a MEGA challenge, and....what's in the diaper?!

    GOBBLE GOBBLE! It's turkey time! Join the guys as the lay out their respective Thanksgiving meals for you to choose from, discuss Black Friday experiences and strategies, The FCKM challenge gets an UPGRADE and wait.....WHAT was in his diaper?!

  37. 43

    S2 E3: Pets, traffic cams, a Friends rematch, and its...handcuff season?!

    THIS WEEK: The guys discuss their pets, past and present, give a fantasy football update, and Russ has another traffic rant! This week's challenge is a Friends(ly) rematch, and Dan declares it to be officially handcuff season....WHAT?!

  38. 42

    S2 E2: Poppa Bear Mentality, Dad's Mental Health, Dealing with Anger, Football Movies, and WHAT happened at Chuck E Cheese?!

    This week mark's the first of our Dad's Mental Health Check-Ins as Dan and Russ discuss some Poppa Bear Mentality, discuss strategies for dealing with unresolved issues, reveal the results of the Fantasy Football match up, and battle over Football movies! Plus, Dan's Wild Work Story gives you things you never thought you'd hear from a Chuck E Cheese...

  39. 41

    S2 E1: Halloween problem, Dan's secret, Dad's Mental Health, Nicholas Cage Movies and Football!

    Welcome to Season 2! We're kicking it off by giving an update on Fantasy Football, addressing the problem with Halloween, battling over Nicholas Cage movies, and discussing Dad's mental health until Dan reveals a secret that sidetracks the entire conversation and leaves Russ with more questions than answers! Tune in now to find out!

  40. 40

    A year in the books: The high and lows, the Mavs and Flyers, plus Denzel Washington movies and a giveaway!

    BE WARNED!!: This episode contains spoilers for several episodes from season 1. It also contains an audio issue with Russ we weren't aware of until after recording. Bare with us, new software!! Join the guys as the go over the best and worst of yar 1, give our predictions for the Flyers and Mavs, battle over Denzel Washington movies and what celebration doesn't have a GIVEAWAY!

  41. 39

    James Earl Jones, hated sports figures, The Lion King, a dad fail, and the problem with cell phones!!!

    THIS WEEK: We pay respect to the late, great James Earl Jones by giving our favorite movies and, as previously scheduled, do battle over characters from Disney's The Lion King!! "Russ Rants" about cell phones, Dan is left hung out to dry, and as lifelong sports fans we show our lifelong sports hate by giving our 3 most hated sports figures of all time!

  42. 38

    Wild work stories, undercover reporters, a new segment/graphics, and the Toy Story challenge!

    Your favorite Dads are at it again! Get ready for a new twist, as Russ introduces his "Russ Rants", Dan share some work stories that leave Russ speechless, and we discusss the Commanders executive who should stay off dating apps!! There's also a new giveaway to tell you guys about, and this week's FCKM challenge: The Toy Story movies!!! PLUS, new graphics/art!!! Tune in now!

  43. 37

    Fantasy Football, NFL, the joys of going live, and That 70's show finale!!

    It's (FANTASY)FOOTBALL SEASON!! Draft has been completed and the guys are here to share their thoughts on the teams and how to approach your draft!! We'll break down a few strategies that people in our league took and talk draft philosophy; Dan predicts NFL MVP, the guys FINALLY settle the FCKM challenge bet, and going live doesn't quite go as smoothly as one would hope this time! Tune in now!

  44. 36

    Making edibles , discord drama, 3D printing, Fresh Prince, and our guest the Shef!

    This week the guys welcome in Cyber_Shef from twitch to talk about his experience as a classically trained chef best known for making his "medicated" Beef Bulgogi, what it was like making gummies, the trap that is the "support" discord for streamers, and his new 3D printing business (YES, that is a functioning bong he can print you)!! PLUS, we're down to TWO weeks left on the Draft Day Edition of the FCKM Challenge!!! Can Dan catch up, or will Russ gain a cushion going into the finale!! FANTASY FOOTBALL TEAM NAMING RIGHTS ARE ON THE LINE!! All this, plus What's Crappenin, our old sports moment of the week, and Dad jokes a plenty AS ALWAYS!!! Tune in now!!!

  45. 35

    VIDEO DEBUT, Multiversus season 2, South Park, and people you can't trust!!

    For the first time EVER, we're on VIDEO!! Get a first look at the ugly mugs of your favorite grumpy Canna-Dads as they talk about Dan's excitement for Multiversus Season 2 (BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE), do battle over South Park characters, share some road rage stories, and list the type of people you just can't trust!!

  46. 34

    Dan big announcement, All-Star Games, Mid-season MLB check-in, Tom Hanks movies, and FB marketplace!

    You're gonna want to stick around for the end of this one folks! This week your favorite Midde Aged Degenerates are debating the merits of Facebook Marketplace, and if All-Star games are worth the time anymore! We'll also check in on our preseason MLB predictions, battle over Tom Hanks movies, and the announcement that changes the future of the podcast!!

  47. 33

    Bad restaurant experiences, summer GIVEAWAY, the great pool debate, and bruce Willis movies!

    Why not end Summer with a giveaway!? This week, the fellas debate the merits of owning a pool, discuss some awful dining experiences, a SUMMER GIVEAWAY is announced, Bruce Willis movies are on deck and What's Crappenin' this week is a very unique museum experience..

  48. 32

    A tale of 2 bouncers, NBA Free agency, crazy contracts, and football movies!

    This week, Dan and Russ tell stories from their time as bouncers, Russ breaks down some crazy contracts, Dan details the Klay Thompson and Paul George moves, and the bet begins with football movies for the FCKM challenge!

  49. 31

    The Baby, a bet made, and a debt paid!

    We're back from baby-based hiatus! Dan catches us up on AJ and how everything went down, the guys catch up on what they've missed the last 3 weeks, Russ discuss the details of attending Ron's fantasy football punishment finally being completed, and this week's FCKM challenge has long term implications!!

  50. 30

    Angel Hernandez' new career options, NBA Finals, Phillies dominance, the MVS problem and That 70's show!

    Goodbye and good riddance Mr Hernandez!! With the retirement of the worst umpire in MLB history, we try to decide the best new career paths for him to take! Russ also talk about the Phillies dominant start to the season, Dan talks the Mavericks Finals run and gives his series prediction, the guys do battle over That 70's Show, and why is Dan unhappy with MVS changes after 11 months of anticipation?!

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Two Middles aged fathers who discuss all the high and low points of fatherhood, sports, gaming, and middle age in general. All while enjoying our own "highs."

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Dan Lugo

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