Dads And Daddies

Brian welcomes DJ James Anthony back to the podcast, this time as guest co-host! James catches Brian up on the developments in his life since his last visit to the show over 15 months prior, particularly the launch and immediate popularity of his newest dance party, “Unspeakable Joy.” Brian recounts his recent night at the Eagle for James’ party “James Anthony’s House.” James talks about the status of his 24-year relationship. Brian shares how much he loved the movies You Can See Everything, Wicker, and especially La Bola Negra; the play School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play on Broadway and the musical The Curious Case of Benjamin Button off-Broadway; and the book The Disappearers by Marlon James. Brian explains the decor of the recording studio that often gets mentioned but never seen by listeners. The Hookup of the Week comes from a listener who finds someone he believes to be his identical dick twin while attending a queer music festival. Brian and James then welcome Emmy-nominated media personality, DJ, creative executive and survivor and advocate for sexual violence prevention, LGBTQ+ equality, and mental health awareness, Joshua “Zeke” Thomas to the show. The son of former Detroit Pistons star Isiah Thomas, Zeke talks about growing up as the son of an NBA Hall of Famer, his first sexual experiences, and what coming out was like to both family and friends. He describes how he found his career path, the pressure to present as straight to find success as a DJ, and the differences in DJing for straight crowds vs queer ones. Zeke also compares notes with Brian about their shared love of Disney. Zeke then goes into detail about the sexual assault he survived a decade ago, his recovery journey since then, how it’s changed him and how he thinks about protecting himself now. In closing, Brian, James and Zeke address a Go Ask Your Dad question from a listener who is finding himself at a loss navigating political conversations with other LGBTQ people who make generalizations about and refuse to see the humanity of people who consider themselves religious or MAGA. Find Zeke Thomas on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/zeke_thomas  Find DJ James Anthony on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/djjamesanthony  Follow James’ party Unspeakable Joy at https://www.instagram.com/unspeakablejoynyc/?hl=en  Email your Hookup of the Week, Go Ask Your Dad and Dr. Daddy submissions to [email protected] Dads and Daddies on the Web: https://www.dadsanddaddies.com/ Dads and Daddies on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadsanddaddiespod Dads and Daddies on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dadsanddaddiespod Dads and Daddies on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/dadsanddaddiespod.bsky.social Your hosts, Dad Brian Rubin-Sowers - https://www.instagram.com/ditmasparkpapa  and Daddy Judson Morrow - https://www.instagram.com/gunclejudson Edited by Toby Rubin-Sowers - https://www.instagram.com/tbsowers  For a 10% discount on your purchase on a Shakti Acupressure Mat or any other items at ShakitMat.com, use code DADSANDDADDIES or simply visit the URL https://shaktimat.com/DadsAndDaddies  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeremy Crittenden returns to chat with Brian for both the episode’s opening segment, and for this week’s Go Ask Your Dad. He talks about being a two-time divorcee, why each of his two marriages ended, and how he’s defining the post-marriage part of his life. Brian asks him, as a former bartender, for help deshaming a particular drink choice of his. They share their excitement over the current Broadway theatre season. The Hookup of the Week comes from a listener who enjoys the ride of his life in the backseat of a driverless robotaxi. Jeremy then leaves Brian to welcome political strategist and founder of Oath, Brian Derrick to the podcast. Recording the episode on National Coming Out Day, the Brians share their college coming out stories, and guest Brian explains how it was coming out that inspired him to shift gears from pursuing a medical career to a political one. He describes how his platform, Oath, helps people ensure that the money they donate to political causes is going where it can be most effective, and talks about the importance of optimism, the difference between hope and certainty, and what can be done to correct the current political trajectory sooner than later. He admits to two Daddy Issues: one personal, his penchant for Daddies, and one political, that half the country believes Trump to be their literal Daddy and is completely sub for him. He also talks about his dating life, his relationship with the apps, and how he meets people in person. Before leaving the basement, guest Brian points out the midterm races that Democrats have the potential to win that could make a significant impact, explains why every single race on the ballot is important, and pleads that nobody should leave any vote blank. Jeremy then returns to help Brian respond to a Go Ask Your Dad question from a listener who is starting to enter the leather community and wants help relocating his confidence when it suddenly disappears. Find Brian Derrick on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/brianderrick_/ Visit Oath at https://app.oath.vote/  Find Jeremy Crittenden on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jcritty  Email your Hookup of the Week, Go Ask Your Dad and Dr. Daddy submissions to [email protected] Dads and Daddies on the Web: https://www.dadsanddaddies.com/ Dads and Daddies on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadsanddaddiespod Dads and Daddies on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dadsanddaddiespod Dads and Daddies on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/dadsanddaddiespod.bsky.social Your hosts, Dad Brian Rubin-Sowers - https://www.instagram.com/ditmasparkpapa  and Daddy Judson Morrow - https://www.instagram.com/gunclejudson Edited by Toby Rubin-Sowers - https://www.instagram.com/tbsowers  For a 10% discount on your purchase on a Shakti Acupressure Mat or any other items at ShakitMat.com, use code DADSANDDADDIES or simply visit the URL https://shaktimat.com/DadsAndDaddies   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brian welcomes actor and comedian Jeremy Crittenden to the podcast as this week’s guest co-host. Jeremy talks about his acceptance of his Daddyness, and his appreciation for conversations with Daddies since nobody prepares us for the changes that happen later in life. In honor of National Coming Out Day, the two share their coming out stories. Brian explores whether his low libido of late has anything to do with stress, not the least of which comes from bringing a new puppy into the family. The Hookup of the Week comes from a listener whose hookup was so good, he made the recording from his car seconds after finishing. Brian and Jeremy then welcome to the podcast Canadian comedian, writer and producer, best known as Kip’s BFF Shawn on Heated Rivalry, Brandon Ash-Mohammed! Brandon shares his non-coming out story and talks about the supportive environment in which he grew up, he gives the origin story of his three-year relationship with his boyfriend, talks about how he got into stand-up comedy, and gives a peek into his work as Head Writer on Canada’s Drag Race, his role on Heated Rivalry and more. Brandon also tells Brian and Jeremy what makes him good at expressing love for others, what it’s like to be an introverted stand-up and struggles with the question of whether he should move from Toronto to New York for many reasons, a significant one being the difference in how racism presents itself in Canada versus the US. Brandon then helps Brian and Jeremy respond to a Go Ask Your Dad question from a listener separating from his husband and struggling with their continued relationship and logistical entanglements. Find Brandon Ash-Mohammed on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/brandonamcomedy  Find Jeremy Crittenden on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jcritty  Email your Hookup of the Week, Go Ask Your Dad and Dr. Daddy submissions to [email protected] Dads and Daddies on the Web: https://www.dadsanddaddies.com/ Dads and Daddies on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadsanddaddiespod Dads and Daddies on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dadsanddaddiespod Dads and Daddies on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/dadsanddaddiespod.bsky.social Your hosts, Dad Brian Rubin-Sowers - https://www.instagram.com/ditmasparkpapa  and Daddy Judson Morrow - https://www.instagram.com/gunclejudson Edited by Toby Rubin-Sowers - https://www.instagram.com/tbsowers  For a 10% discount on your purchase on a Shakti Acupressure Mat or any other items at ShakitMat.com, use code DADSANDDADDIES or simply visit the URL https://shaktimat.com/DadsAndDaddies  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brian welcomes content creator Guy Woof back to Dads and Daddies after almost two years. Guy recounts his recent family trip to Thailand and talks about his next trip, when he will travel to Las Vegas to teach porn creators how to make safe-for-work videos for Instagram and TikTok. The two compare notes on how they share the details of their sex-positive lives with their parents. Guy gives Brian some advice about how to present himself on the apps. The Hookup of the Week finds a listener realizing the existence of his inner Daddy and letting him loose when hooking up with another Daddy. Guy gets competitive about whether he or Brian is the bigger Broadway show queen, and admits his aspiration to play Romeo in & Juliet on Broadway before it closes. He shares his recent dalliances with supposed straight men. He delves deep into what it is like to live as an Israeli in the US, the assumptions that are made about him, and the work he has to do to convince people that he does not support the war, Israel’s oppression of Palestine and all of the killing. After a break, Guy shares his current Daddy Issue, which is his need to examine the role of poppers in his life, his desire for a relationship, and what he does and doesn’t prioritize when meeting potential partners. The episode ends with Guy helping Brian respond to a Go Ask Your Dad question from a listener frustrated that everyone he meets on the apps has already slept with people in his friend circle. Find Guy Woof on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/guywoof  Email your Hookup of the Week, Go Ask Your Dad and Dr. Daddy submissions to [email protected] Dads and Daddies on the Web: https://www.dadsanddaddies.com/ Dads and Daddies on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadsanddaddiespod Dads and Daddies on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dadsanddaddiespod Dads and Daddies on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/dadsanddaddiespod.bsky.social Your hosts, Dad Brian Rubin-Sowers - https://www.instagram.com/ditmasparkpapa  and Daddy Judson Morrow - https://www.instagram.com/gunclejudson Edited by Toby Rubin-Sowers - https://www.instagram.com/tbsowers  For a 10% discount on your purchase on a Shakti Acupressure Mat or any other items at ShakitMat.com, use code DADSANDDADDIES or simply visit the URL https://shaktimat.com/DadsAndDaddies  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brian is thrilled to discover that his crush, the immensely popular and supremely funny comedian Joe Dombrowski, is a listener and avid clip-watcher of Dads and Daddies. Joe comes to Brooklyn from Seattle and sits down with Brian to share his aspirations to become PTA president; his evolution from Joey, the fraternity brother, to Joe, the schoolteacher and now comedic star; and how he almost tanked any potential of a relationship with his now husband on their first date. Joe joins Brian in listening to the Hookup of the Week, which comes from Bear Week in Provincetown and centers around the discovery of a unique and likely self-appointed brand ambassador. Brian’s conversation with Joe picks back up to talk about the evolution of both his material and his audience, the support he received from Ellen DeGeneres, the major decision to make comedy his full-time career, and his life now as a father to a ten month-old baby. He talks about his distaste for parents on the internet who make it look like having kids is pain-free, he helps Brian respond to a Go Ask Your Dad question from a listener struggling to speak with his husband about their sex life, and he challenges Brian to answer the question “Who is your favorite Drag Race queen of all time?” Find Joe Dombrowski on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/joe_dombrowski/ Email your Hookup of the Week, Go Ask Your Dad and Dr. Daddy submissions to [email protected] Dads and Daddies on the Web: https://www.dadsanddaddies.com/ Dads and Daddies on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadsanddaddiespod Dads and Daddies on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dadsanddaddiespod Dads and Daddies on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/dadsanddaddiespod.bsky.social Your hosts, Dad Brian Rubin-Sowers - https://www.instagram.com/ditmasparkpapa  and Daddy Judson Morrow - https://www.instagram.com/gunclejudson Edited by Toby Rubin-Sowers For a 10% discount on your purchase on a Shakti Acupressure Mat or any other items at ShakitMat.com, use code DADSANDDADDIES or simply visit the URL https://shaktimat.com/DadsAndDaddies Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.