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Season 3, Episode 10: Socks, Head Nods, and Winning Kitchen Appliances Like a Real Adult

Mike and Rich cover the full emotional spectrum of middle-aged dad life—from the joy of rediscovered socks to the sobering realization that winning kitchen appliances on a game show is now the ultimate fantasy.

What starts as a simple question (“Where did all my socks go?”) quickly spirals into moving kids out, awkward workplace head nod hierarchies, filming your nephew getting punched in the face, and the silent terror of unanswered calls from aging parents.

It’s heartfelt. It’s ridiculous. It’s aggressively relatable.

What We’re Talking About This Week

The Great Sock Recovery of 2025

When a daughter moves out, silverware mysteriously reappears… along with a lifetime supply of socks previously believed to be eaten by the dryer. A bittersweet rite of passage—with bonus hosiery.

Workplace Head Nod Politics

Is there a formal nod and an informal nod? Rich breaks down the unspoken hallway etiquette of corporate life—and now you’ll never walk past a coworker the same way again.

Workplace Anxiety Nobody Trains You For

One tangled headset. One innocent coworker. One man on the brink of an HR incident because someone refuses to untangle their cords.

Filming a Muay Thai Fight (Mistakes Were Made)

Rich tries to be a supportive uncle by filming his nephew’s first Muay Thai exhibition… until punches, kicks, and blood make him quietly root for the end of the match and consider deleting the footage forever.

Editing Your Spouse’s Texts (For Personal Gain)

Pro tip: If you’re asked to proofread a text, casually insert a glowing paragraph about yourself. Payment accepted in reputation points.

Why Our Aunts and Uncles Seemed Ancient at 50

Back in the day: sitting, smoking, and handing kids $5. Today: grandparents doing cannonballs and coaching soccer. What changed—and why we’re all trying to age very differently.

Don’t Procrastinate the Important Stuff

A powerful reminder about digitizing old tapes, preserving family memories, and why some things shouldn’t be put off “until later.”

Dad Calls Are Always an Emergency

Two missed calls from your dad could mean anything—from a medical crisis to breaking news about Uncle Giuseppe’s opening in Sayville.

The Moment You Know You’re an Adult

Forget jet skis. Forget dirt bikes.
Winning a full set of kitchen appliances on a game show now feels like hitting the lottery—and honestly? That dishwasher alone is worth it.

Why You’ll Love This Episode

If you’re a dad, parent, uncle, or just someone navigating adulthood with mild anxiety and a sense of humor, this episode hits home. It’s observational comedy, parenting stories, nostalgia, and real-life reflection—all wrapped in one extremely comfortable Cool Dad Shirt.

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Emoji Battles, Koozie Logic, and the $1 Million Nap

It's pure suburban chaos, seasoned with Pop-Tarts, guilt-fueled quesadillas, and one man’s war with his paper towel dispenser. This week, we're diving into the deep, dark world of emoji management, where a single borderline inappropriate icon can haunt your "recently used" panel for 60 days! Hear about the tactical use of other emojis to push out the offending one and a hilarious family text mishap involving a puff of smoke instead of a sad face.

Plus, get ready for some serious dad dilemmas:

Road Rage with Siri: Does your car's navigation system pressure you into running a red light? You're not alone!

The Cold Beverage Commitment: Find out why carrying a koozie (or is it a cozy?) in your pocket—even at a restaurant—is a total game-changer for one dedicated cold-drink enthusiast.

Force of Habit: The physics of paper towel rolls... The simple terror of accidentally buying full-size paper towels after a decade of select-a-size-induced wrist action.

The Great Underwear Announcement: A very confident declaration from one dad that was met with applause.

The Sound Man Confessional: Hear the top three insulting/confusing things a sound man is asked, including being mistaken for the DJ or, worse, the waiter!

Bee Redemption: From unintentional bee slayer to full-blown honey advocate.

Finally, we talk about the mystery of an opening car trunk solved (it's not low bass frequencies, sadly) , the surprising shame of an oversized chicken quesadilla , and the real story behind the "spend the night in a negative 24.9 dB room for $1,000,000" challenge.

Stick around for the Cool Dad Tip of the Week: how to fund your retirement with a 2% cash-back credit card —it's like forced savings and free money!

Esquire raves: "The Cool Dad Shirt podcast is marginally entertaining, sometimes funny, and strangely appealing to hot moms". What more could you ask for?

It’s chaos, dad logic, and comedy gold — all wrapped in a crispy cinnamon Pop-Tart.

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Dive into another crispy edition of the Cool Dad Shirt Podcast, where nothing goes according to plan—just the way we like it! Expect spontaneous bucket tumbles, burnt breakfast disasters, and a deep existential rant about waiting for a stop sign to turn green (spoiler: it never does). If life’s got you feeling like burnt toast, you’re in the right place!

Lightning, Bees, and “Be Safe”

The dads swap wild stories—like surviving an electrical storm on a boat with hair literally standing on end and a suspenseful bee attack so severe, it required Raid and leather gloves (and nearly set the neighborhood ablaze). Safety tips? Not welcome here—we prefer our podcast risky and our arguments spicy!

Oral Suppositories (Swallow At Your Own Risk)

Don’t miss one of the greatest medical mix-ups in podcast history: a guest swallows a suppository and consults poison control, only to learn he’ll live to laugh about it (and so will everyone else). This headline is your warning: read before ingesting!

Listener Movie Showdowns & Alien Hot Takes

Mike Wiseman returns to roast a past movie review and debate the genius of “Dirty Work.” The hosts plot a future episode with an alien guest (IT support from space?). From aliens to controversial catchphrases like “reach out,” they cover every weird internet rabbit hole—so the SEO gods will be pleased!

Pickle Season: A Work in Progress

Pickle talk turns sour as legendary family recipes get tested and tossed—turns out, not every batch is share-worthy. The journey to pickle perfection is just another ongoing dad project!

Tune in and subscribe for new episodes where grievances are aired, listeners are roasted, and every tangent is a potential headline! Like, review, or just keep listening for more dad wisdom and wit!

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