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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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Welcome to Episode 40 of The Cool Dad Shirt Podcast – where award-winning content meets unexpected tangents! This week, get ready for a wild ride as we tackle everything from questionable spray tans to bizarre rental car upgrades.

Episode Highlights:

• Oompa Loompa or Orange You Glad You Didn't Self-Tan? We kick things off with a hilarious (and alarmingly orange) tale of self-tanning mishaps. Learn why hands and feet might be "naturally more absorptive" and if day three brings back normalcy. #SelfTanFail #OrangeSkin #BeautyBlunders
• The "Party Mobile" Rental Car Upgrade: You won't believe what our host found in his "upgraded" Audi A6 rental car – let's just say it smelled like a party and came with some "additional surprises"! Find out how a $50 discount made up for the unexpected "cleaning fee". #RentalCarHorrorStory #CarUpgrade #UnexpectedSurprises
• The Bionic Beaver - A College Concoction: Ever heard of a "Bionic Beaver"? Dive into the nostalgic (and terrible-tasting) college drink from Plattsburgh's Fillions bar. We even reveal the mysterious (and unappetizing) ingredients! #CollegeDrinks #Plattsburgh #BadCocktails
• Colonoscopy Calamity: A Plumbing Problem & a Lucky Break! Hear a truly horrifying (and thankfully, lucky) story about a colonoscopy prep weekend plagued by plumbing issues and a confusing appointment mix-up. It's a tale that will make you appreciate modern medicine (and functioning toilets)! #ColonoscopyPrep #PlumbingProblems #MedicalMisadventures
• iPhone Texting Pet Peeves & the Oxford Comma Debate: Our ongoing iPhone rant continues with a deep dive into the frustrations of speech-to-text and the controversial "6 o'clock" transcription. Are you in the Oxford comma camp? Let us know! #iPhoneProblems #SpeechToText #OxfordComma
• Bank Branch Bafflement: Where Did the Tellers Go? Experience the bewildering new bank layout with kiosks and an apparent aversion to immediate customer service. Is it a "power move" or just bad customer service? #BankingExperience #CustomerServiceFail #ModernProblems
• Cocktails & Pulmonologists: The Telehealth Triumph! Discover the winning strategy for doctor appointments: telehealth with a side of "cocktail mode". #Telehealth #DoctorAppointments #FrankSinatraVibes
• Google Maps Street View: Caught in 360! What happens when you encounter the Google Street View car not once, but three times in one walk? Learn about potential "legacy fame" and the software that blurs your face. #GoogleMaps #StreetView #AccidentalFame
• Fashion Faux Pas: Black & Brown Don't Mix! A candid discussion about fashion anxieties, specifically the uncomfortable sight of black outfits paired with brown shoes. Is it truly "frowned upon in the fashion industry"? #FashionPolice #StyleTips #WardrobeWoes
• The Analog Renaissance: Are We Over Digital? Explore the intriguing theory of an "analog renaissance" where people crave live music, human contact, and a rejection of digital isolation. #AnalogRenaissance #DigitalDetox #LiveMusic
• Marshmallow Fluff Meltdown: A Sticky Situation! Get ready for some relationship advice as our host grapples with telling his wife that her thoughtful purchase of "impostor brand" fluff just isn't the beloved Marshmallow Fluff brand! #MarriageAdvice #MarshmallowFluff #FirstWorldProblems
• Tree Removal Triumph: Avoiding the $8000 Shock! A surprising tale of tree removal costs that started with an "8" and ended with a delightful $950 total! Plus, hear about the monster crew that gets the job done in record time. #TreeRemoval #HomeMaintenance #UnexpectedSavings

Don't miss this episode packed with laughs, relatable mishaps, and questionable life choices! Tune in now! #CoolDadShirtPodca

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Buckle up—literally. In this episode of The Cool Dad Shirt Podcast, Rich and Mike hit 126 mph in a Porsche, dodge a hornet in a vacuum cleaner, and debate whether game shows economics are stuck in 1987 prize budgets. From grocery cart vigilantes to the imperial system’s grocery aisle betrayal, this episode is a hilarious ride through dad life, nostalgia, and everyday absurdities.

Also on deck:

• Can soup pass as a urine sample? (Asking for a friend.)
• Is Norah Jones the most universally loved artist ever?
• Why your grill might be secretly covering Replacements songs.
• The great cowboy boot regret of middle school.
• And the eternal question: When should someone’s phone be taken away?

If you've ever worn a Wilson's leather jacket or whistled to Bobby McFerrin in aisle 5, this one’s for you.

Subscribe, rate, and review—because cool dads deserve cool podcasts.

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Welcome to The Cool Dad Shirt Podcast, where suburban dad life, music nostalgia, and questionable logic collide.

Rich and Mike are in top form, spinning yarns about everything from hypnotic DJ dads to lawnmowers that refuse to die (“It’s like they’re running on spite and old gas.").

Even stumbled upon a cable music channel featuring a middle-aged man in a black shirt, headphones, and sunglasses, pretending to DJ while sipping wine? Rich has, and he can’t get enough of “DJ Papa Wanti”—the Yule Log of yacht rock. Is he really mixing tracks, or is this just the Truman Show for background music lovers? We may never know, but we’re here for it.

Meanwhile, Rich’s lawnmower is a legend. Despite years of neglect and prayers for its demise, it starts up like a champ—on old gas, no less. Clearly, the ‘90s were the golden age of lawn equipment.

But the real drama unfolds in the kitchen. Mike’s pet peeve? Light wash items (like baking sheets) ending up under heavy wash items (like plates covered in tomato sauce and salad bowls with ranch dressing). Suddenly, a simple wipe-down turns into a full-blown cleaning ordeal. And don’t get us started on grocery lists that send you zigzagging through the store like a contestant on Supermarket Sweep.

Other highlights:

• Old-timey sayings: “Get them on the horn!” and “Bob’s your uncle”—because why say it simply when you can say it like your grandpa?
• Kevin O’Leary out of context: Seeing him jam on guitar in dad jeans is as jarring as running into your math teacher at the grocery store.
• New washer and dryer excitement: Mike’s latest appliance delivery is so thrilling, he wouldn’t even notice if the TV got stolen.

Tune in for laughs, life hacks, and a healthy dose of dad energy. Whether you’re into yacht rock, lawn care, or the eternal struggle of the kitchen sink, this episode has something for every cool dad (and mom!) out there.

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In this episode of the Cool Dad Shirt Podcast, Rich and Mike bounce through a whirlwind of hilarious and thought-provoking topics—ranging from sugar-fueled nightmares and accidental identity theft to the mystery of Uranus’. They tackle fluff sandwich ingredients, Irish vs.Italian goodbyes, and whether a hole through the Earth would be a gentle fall or instant doom. Plus, they get nostalgic over FM radio hits, share tech upgrades, and explore the high-pressure politics of watching TikTok's your spouse sends. It’s unscripted, unexpected, and unapologetically entertaining.

Topics Covered:

• Nightmare Fuel: How late-night desserts and HBO’s White Lotus collided into an identity-theft dream Mike can’t unsee.
• Uranus vs. "Yourness": A very serious (kind of) debate about the pronunciation of the seventh planet and space revisionist history.
• Gravity & Freefall Theories: Would you bounce at Earth’s core or die instantly? A surprisingly deep dive.
• Fluff Ingredients Exposed: A shocking four-ingredient list that starts with sugar and ends with sugar. Kind of.
• Irish vs. Italian Goodbyes: Quick exits vs. long family sendoffs—where do you fall?
• Rush's “Spirit of Radio”: Why FM radio hits different and how that song still rocks.
• New iPhones & Tech Anxiety: Rich and Mike compare new phone purchases and the panic of syncing in-store.
• Honking Regret: Do we need an “I’m sorry” horn? Yes. Yes, we do.
• Couples & TikToks: Navigating the treacherous world of when to watch your partner’s social videos.
• Knife Sharpening Confessions: Steel vs. stone—are you doing it right?

Episode Extras:

• Mike’s theory that Neil deGrasse Tyson might be responsible for changing "Uranus"
• A lovable PSA on the delightful (and tasty) varieties of sugar inside fluff jars
• An actual call for a physicist guest to help settle the gravity debate

#CoolDadShirt #DadPodcast #DadLife #WhiteLotus #FLUFF #Fluffuccino #Uranus #Gravity #IrishGoodbyes #CouplesTikTok

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In this episode, the dads are back with another candid, laugh-out-loud session—venting about Outlook’s grammar policing of their “haha’s”, overpriced airport peanuts, and the mysterious behavior of zippers in aging jeans. Along the way, they thread in observations about digital communication tone, AI grammar failings, and the unexpected evolution of sardines into charcuterie board superstars. You'll hear real-life takes from the trenches of office humor, work travel, and dad-life details. It's all part of staying relatable, real, and slightly ridiculous in the digital age.

Highlights & Topics Covered:

• Outlook Can’t Handle Laughter: Why does Microsoft insist on correcting “haha”? A mini-rant on AI grammar tools gone rogue.
• The $12 Peanut Crisis: Inflation hits hard at the airport snack aisle—one dad's bewildering encounter with a massive (and pricey) bag of peanuts.
• Photoshopping the Team to Mars: Taking control of the company team photo—with a side trip to the Red Planet.
• Profanity-Free Zones: A refreshing observation from the Idaho office—what happens when no one curses at work anymore?
• Amnesia, Quicksand & 70s TV Fears: A nostalgic dive into childhood anxieties that may or may not still linger.
• The Zipper Scare: A recurring fly-down mystery turns out to be a case of faulty denim—not early-onset forgetfulness.
• Shopping Cart Psychology: Why there are never enough small carts—and how that might be very intentional.
• Pickle Emergencies: A mid-day call from Dad... about pickles. Crisis averted.
• The Sardine Renaissance: From pantry staple to upscale party feature—why canned fish is suddenly hip.
• Astronaut Recovery Protocols: After space, what next? A quick look at what happens once the crew lands back on Earth.

Dad Quote of the Week:
"I wasn’t gonna get 2 crumb cakes and a dozen frosted donuts, but now that I’ve got a cart the size of a Toyota…"

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