Dadville with Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin

This week we have Matt Nathanson joining the fellas for a chat that  dives into MySpace nostalgia, discussions about Hugh Grant-level hair, and the general 'churn' of parenting – sometimes involving mooning your daughter from the garage. The banter is sharp, the compliments are lavish (especially about Matt's violently attractive looks), and the self-deprecating humor flows freely. It's a laugh-out-loud, informal gabfest where even the worst onstage moments become gold! Visit Matt: https://mattnathanson.com/ Join us: http://dadville.substack.com Thanks to our sponsors! Nutrafol - Get $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to ⁠http://nutrafol.com⁠ and enter the promo code DADVILLE. Quince - Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://quince.com/dadville for⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! The Road to Kaeluma - Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://jesusfilm.org/kaeluma-dadville⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to listen, learn more, or access discussion guides and other bonus content! Boll & Branch - Get 15% off plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at ⁠http://bollandbranch.com/dadville⁠ Exclusions apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to a "Classic D&J" episode as the fellas reunite after what feels like ages. They cover the latest twist in Dave's long-shot quest of getting his album into the hands of a Beatle and the comical challenge of penning a compelling note to a music icon. They also go deep on their shared home improvement struggles, mundane DIY victories, and the neverending search for approval artists face everyday. Join us: http://dadville.substack.com Wanna advertise with us? Click Here Thanks to our sponsors! Shopify - Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at http://shopify.com/dadville Better Help - Our listeners get 10% off their first month at http://betterhelp.com/dadville ReliefBand - Go to http://reliefband.com and use promo code DADVILLE to get 20% off plus free shipping Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we have comedian (and bow-tie enthusiast) Mike Goodwin joining Dadville to share his blend of *wit, warmth, and wisdom.  Mike is celebrated for his clean, clever comedy that makes audiences think AND laugh.  Goodwin discusses his deeply personal look at the gut-wrenching experience of dropping his daughter off at Vanderbilt University and the emotional shift in fatherhood, including his daily "Good morning, buddy" texts. Mike also reveals the backstory of his viral "two things" bit, the meticulous craft of comedy, and how he hones new material. Catch up with Mike: https://www.mikegoodwin.com/ Join us: http://dadville.substack.com Thanks to our sponsors! Nutrafol - Get $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to http://nutrafol.com and enter the promo code DADVILLE. Quince - Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://quince.com/dadville for⁠⁠⁠⁠ 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! The Road to Kaeluma - Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://jesusfilm.org/kaeluma-dadville⁠⁠⁠⁠ to listen, learn more, or access discussion guides and other bonus content! Boll & Branch - Get 15% off plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at http://bollandbranch.com/dadville Exclusions apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us for an unforgettable conversation with music legend Dann Huff, whose career is so extensive it takes "four finger scrolls" on Wikipedia. Discover his candid insights into his dual role as a prolific session guitarist and an award-winning producer Dann opens up about playing on colossal, core-memory songs for global icons like Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, and Madonna, and producing for Lonestar, Taylor Swift, and Keith Urban. He shares his journey, including the controversial Solos album and his return to Nashville, acknowledging the nervousness he still feels when producing. Dann offers profound wisdom on the music industry, personal integrity, and balancing a demanding career with family life. Tune in to hear about his new instrumental album, "When Words Aren't Enough," and how it allowed him to reconnect with his artistic self. Check out Dann's new album: https://dannhuff.bandcamp.com/album/when-words-arent-enough Join us: http://dadville.substack.com Thanks to our sponsors! Shopify - Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at ⁠⁠⁠http://shopify.com/dadville⁠ Quince - Go to ⁠⁠⁠http://quince.com/dadville for⁠⁠⁠ 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! The Road to Kaeluma - Visit ⁠⁠⁠http://jesusfilm.org/kaeluma-dadville⁠⁠⁠ to listen, learn more, or access discussion guides and other bonus content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is so jam-packed with talent, our brag sheets literally broke! Join us as we chat with Broadway sensation Melissa Errico, a self-proclaimed "solopreneur" who's singing better than ever, and tennis legend Patrick McEnroe, the longest serving Davis Cup captain in history. After 27 years of marriage, this duo navigates demanding careers and three teenage daughters. Discover Melissa's parenting superpowers, while Patrick champions letting his kids make their own choices (no curfews!). Patrick's "wait for the ball" wisdom guides their calm approach to life, while Melissa handles the "management skills" of their wildly successful lives. This couple proves that with a dash of maybe and a lot of laughs, anything's possible. Visit Melissa: https://melissaerrico.com/ Join us: http://dadville.substack.com Thanks to our sponsors! Relief Band -  If you go to http://reliefband.com and use promo code DADVILLE you’ll receive 20% off plus free shipping. Quince - Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://quince.com/dadville for⁠⁠⁠⁠ 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! The Road to Kaeluma - Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://jesusfilm.org/kaeluma-dadville⁠⁠⁠⁠ to listen, learn more, or access discussion guides and other bonus content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A few weeks ago the fellas headed out to the Heaven on Earth Festival in Moab, Utah for the first ever LIVE episode of Dadville! Amongst the picturesque mountains, they break down some of the most outrageous tips and tricks for family vacations including a whitewater rafting trip turned VBS singalong, the baffling mystery of children packing tubs of hair gel, and the Official Dadville Dos and Don'ts for family trips. Join us: http://dadville.substack.com Thanks to our sponsors! Nutrafol - For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to http://nutrafol.com and enter the promo code DADVILLE BetterHelp - Our listeners get 10% off their first month at http://betterhelp.com/dadville ⁠ Shopify - Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at ⁠⁠http://shopify.com/dadville⁠ Quince - Go to ⁠⁠⁠http://quince.com/dadville for⁠⁠⁠ 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! The Road to Kaeluma - Visit ⁠⁠⁠http://jesusfilm.org/kaeluma-dadville⁠⁠⁠ to listen, learn more, or access discussion guides and other bonus content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At this point, Elliott Cherry is the official Pastor of Dadville. We bring him back for a yearly check-in, where we kick things off with giggles before digging into how much pastors pay attention to church attendance. Then, Elliott drops some golden takes on the vital role of forgiveness in marriage, why corporate worship is a powerful realignment with reality for our insanity, and the little known "Q-Tip" method for healthier relationships.  Join us: http://dadville.substack.com Quince - Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://quince.com/dadville for⁠⁠⁠⁠ 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! The Road to Kaeluma - Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://jesusfilm.org/kaeluma-dadville⁠⁠⁠⁠ to listen, learn more, or access discussion guides and other bonus content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get ready for a wild ride as we chat with Brett Swayn, a chef from Perth, Australia, whose life journey is anything but ordinary. You'll discover how his profound spiritual experiences included feeling God playfully call him "dummy" and being "absolutely smashed in the spirit." Hear about his less-than-glamorous arrival in Nashville via a Greyhound bus with a broken toilet, his ingenious method of using peeled 'loves' as earplugs in the mission, and why his ideal job involves "red boots and a cape." From getting hilariously lost on the way to Green Hills to surprising dignitaries with his famous fish tacos, Brett’s story is a testament to faith, resilience, and a wonderfully weird sense of humor. Learn about The Cookery: https://www.thecookery.org/ Join us: http://dadville.substack.com Thanks to our sponsors! Shopify - Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at ⁠⁠http://shopify.com/dadville⁠ Quince - Go to ⁠⁠⁠http://quince.com/dadville for⁠⁠⁠ 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! The Road to Kaeluma - Visit ⁠⁠⁠http://jesusfilm.org/kaeluma-dadville⁠⁠⁠ to listen, learn more, or access discussion guides and other bonus content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dig coffee and vinyl? Help us out by taking this very short survey for a chance to win both! The fellas finally wrangled Charles Kelley! We kicked things off with his legendary brag sheet—apparently, they stopped counting at 80 bullet points! As one-third of Grammy-winning country trio Lady A, you definitely know "Need You Now" (and so does AC radio, judging by how often Charles hears it instead of his own new solo single). But it's not all chart-toppers! We delve into Charles's unique vocal warm-ups (it basically involves singing that song's intro), his declaration that he's "accomplished everything" he needed to with drinking, and how a surprisingly romantic night led to a surprise baby number two (he hilariously takes the blame!). Plus, that "not a big deal" band name change? Turns out, it was quite the story. Sign up for our action-packed newsletter: http://dadville.substack.com Thanks to our sponsors! Nutrafol - For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to http://nutrafol.com and enter the promo code DADVILLE Quince - Go to ⁠⁠http://quince.com/dadville for⁠⁠ 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! The Road to Kaeluma - Visit ⁠⁠http://jesusfilm.org/kaeluma-dadville⁠⁠ to listen, learn more, or access discussion guides and other bonus content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The fellas are back from vacation and have lots to catch up on! Jon recently returned from Europe. He bravely transformed into "vacation Jon," embracing the holiday spirit by not stressing about money and being ready to spend "enchanted money," despite usually being more frugal. He even endured intense cycling in Mallorca and had a run-in (kinda) with Obi-Wan. Meanwhile, Dave took his own family to Trail West, a Young Life camp in Buena Vista Colorado, describing it as a resort experience focused on family bonding, conveniently without televisions in the rooms. They also delved into their kids' music tastes. Dave, ever the music enthusiast, admitted to running a "regime" in his car, making his kids listen to '90s R&B and hip-hop. He uses these car rides as teaching moments for music history. They also dive deep on getting your teenager their first phone. Join us: ⁠http://dadville.substack.com⁠ Thanks to our sponsors! BetterHelp - Our listeners get 10% off their first month at ⁠http://betterhelp.com/dadville Shopify - Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at ⁠http://shopify.com/dadville Quince - Go to ⁠⁠http://quince.com/dadville for⁠⁠ 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! The Road to Kaeluma - Visit ⁠⁠http://jesusfilm.org/kaeluma-dadville⁠⁠ to listen, learn more, or access discussion guides and other bonus content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, the fellas interview journalist and author Dr. Susan Dominus about her book, "The Family Dynamic, A Journey Into The Mystery of Sibling Success". Have you ever wondered how birth order affects things? Susan shares profound insights into how siblings uniquely shape each other's lives, often more profoundly than parents. This is an insightful episode about the inherent magic of family dynamics. Check out Susan's book: https://a.co/d/8yTY70K Join us: http://dadville.substack.com Thanks to our sponsors! Acorns - Head to ⁠http://acornsearly.com⁠ or download the Acorns Early app to help your kids grow their money skills today Quince - Go to ⁠http://quince.com/dadville for⁠ 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! The Road to Kaeluma - Visit ⁠http://jesusfilm.org/kaeluma-dadville⁠ to listen, learn more, or access discussion guides and other bonus content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We always just assume that David and Sissy (pronounced SIS-E) just want to hang. Well, we finally get that chance today while they talk about the new line of Daystar Dogs books for kids. The new books feature characters like Lucy and Owen, which focuses on teaching courage and resilience. The duo discusses the importance of resilience, especially as kids take fewer risks, the challenges of parental "over-attending" versus the "under-attending" of previous generations, and the difficulty of letting kids "sit in the struggle." Check out the Daystar Dogs Series: https://bakerbookhouse.com/bundles/34 Join us: http://dadville.substack.com Thanks to our sponsors! Shopify - Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at http://shopify.com/dadville Acorns - Head to http://acornsearly.com or download the Acorns Early app to help your kids grow their money skills today Quince - Go to http://quince.com/dadville for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! The Road to Kaeluma - Visit http://jesusfilm.org/kaeluma-dadville to listen, learn more, or access discussion guides and other bonus content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, the legendary Dan Wilson joins Dadville from "the Minneapolis of California." You surely know Dan from the many, many, many hits he's written for The Chicks, Adele, Chris Stapleton, and dozens of others. Oh yeah, he's also behind one of the biggest hits of the '90s, "Closing Time." We unpack Dan's incredible career, from his time in Trip Shakespeare and Semisonic to his ridiculously long list of songwriting and production credits, and his new instrumental piano album, 'Goodnight, Los Angeles.'  Plus, discover what his 17-year-old jazz bass self would think of it all ("What happened to the bass?") and why parenthood is the ultimate "helpful constraint." Check out Dan: https://danwilsonmusic.com/ Join us: http://dadville.substack.com Thanks to our sponsors! BetterHelp - Our listeners get 10% off their first month at http://betterhelp.com/dadville Acorns - Head to http://acornsearly.com or download the Acorns Early app to help your kids grow their money skills today Quince - Go to http://quince.com/dadville for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! The Road to Kaeluma - Visit http://jesusfilm.org/kaeluma-dadville  to listen, learn more, or access discussion guides and other bonus content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Dave and Jon dive deep into the hilarious (and sometimes infuriating) world of dad pet peeves. From Dave's intense dislike for sidewalk chalk on his property–a hill he declares he'll die on–to the endless battle against tiny wrappers on the floor and wet towels left anywhere but the rack, they air their most relatable frustrations. Jon shares his number one peeve, and they both lament the cans that don't quite make it into the trash. Amidst the abundance of humor, they grapple with the tension between wanting a tidy house and the perspective that "you won't care when they're 80." Join us: http://dadville.substack.com Thanks to our sponsors! Shopify - Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at http://shopify.com/dadville Acorns - Head to http://acornsearly.com or download the Acorns Early app to help your kids grow their money skills today. Quince - Go to http://quince.com/dadville for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! The Road to Kaeluma - Visit jesusfilm.org/kaeluma-dadville to listen, learn more, or access discussion guides and other bonus content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we welcome Heather Thompson Day to the pod. She's a brand-new member of the That Sounds Fun Network and her new book, 'What if I'm Wrong', explores the tension between personal dreams and realities, the concept of God's grace, and the upside-down nature of the kingdom of God. She chats up the fellas about being faithful in your room, navigating life as biracial, and the best parenting advice she's ever received.  Visit Heather Thompson Day: https://www.heatherthompsonday.com/ Join us: http://dadville.substack.com Thanks to our sponsors! Good Ranchers - visit http://goodranchers.com to shop, subscribe, and stand with American ranchers. And remember to use my code dadville to get your free meat for life and that extra $40 off. Shopify - Sign up for your 1$-per-month trial and start selling today at http://shopify.com/dadville Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The fellas welcome renowned clinical psychologist Dr. Lisa Damour, PhD, to explore the emotional complexities of adolescence. Dr. Damour shares her experience consulting on Pixar’s *Inside Out 2*, where she helped shape the portrayal of new emotions like Anxiety, Embarrassment, Envy, and Ennui as 13-year-old Riley navigates her teenage years. Then, Jon breaks out his homework and dives into Dr. Damour’s acclaimed books—*Untangled*, *Under Pressure*, and *The Emotional Lives of Teenagers*—which offer invaluable guidance for parents raising adolescents . She also discusses the intriguing Radish/Cookie experiment, shedding light on the importance of self-control and emotional regulation in teens. Visit Dr. Lisa: https://drlisadamour.com/ Join us: http://dadville.substack.com Thanks to our sponsors! Nutrafol - Start your hair growth journey with Nutrafol. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to http://nutrafol.com and enter the promo code DADVILLE. NIV - Save an additional 10% on any NIV Application Bible and NIV Application Commentary Resources by visiting http://faithgateway.com/nivab and use promo code DADVILLE Quince - Go to http://quince.com/dadville for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Momville is back! We are taking this month to celebrate moms and first up is Amy Brown. You likely know her as the long-time co-host of the Bobby Bones Show, but her story is deep, inspiring, and somewhat hilarious. After relaying the incredible story of starting her career in radio (shoutout Culvers!), Amy talks about her experience as the mom of two adopted Haitian children, how much of her personal life she should share, and so much more.  Follow Amy: https://www.instagram.com/radioamy Join us: http://dadville.substack.com Thanks to our sponsors: Shopify - Sign up for your $1-per-month trial period at http://shopify.com/dadville Relief Band - For 20% off your order, head to http://reliefband.com and use code DADVILLE Good Ranchers - Lock in a secure supply of American meat at a steady price today at http://goodranchers.com. Claim $40 off and free meat for life with code dadvile NIV - Save an additional 10% on any NIV Application Bible and NIV Application Commentary Resources by visiting http://faithgateway.com/nivab and use promo code DADVILLE Quince - Go to http://quince.com/dadville for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week in Dadville, the fellas welcome Tauren Wells—singer, preacher, author, and full-time kid wrangler. His first book, Joy Bomb: Unleash Jesus's Explosive Joy for an Extraordinary Life, is a hands-on look at how to get more joy into your life. Tauren also spills the beans on starting his own church, raising four boys without losing his mind, and squeezing his own life into the cracks between soccer games and snack time.  Check out Tauren's new book: https://www.zondervan.com/p/joy-bomb/ Join us: http://dadville.substack.com Thanks to our sponsors! NIV - Save an additional 10% on any NIV Application Bible and NIV Application Commentary Resources by visiting http://faithgateway.com/nivab and use promo code DADVILLE Quince - Elevate your closet with Quince. Go to http://quince.com/dadville for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we’re tackling the boss-level challenge of parenting teens headed for college with Dave Kozak of Elite College Planning. The fellas get real about the stress of saving for college (spoiler: most families feel behind), the ever-growing cost of tuition, and whether the whole college experience is actually worth the hype—or just a very expensive four-year experiment. Enter Dave Kozak, our financial Yoda for the episode. He breaks down college savings like it’s Money 101 for Hogwarts parents—especially 529 plans, which are basically your magical vault at Gringotts. He also explains the difference between “green money” (the scholarships and grants—aka free money, the good stuff) and “red money” (loans, aka the dark side). Plus, he’s all about helping parents level up their strategy when it comes to understanding financial aid, college pricing games, and how to help your kid channel their inner Elle Woods and advocate for themselves. So if college planning feels like trying to solve a Rubik’s Cube blindfolded, this episode’s here to help you figure it out—and have a little fun along the way. Join us: http://dadville.substack.com Thanks to our sponsors! Good Ranchers - Lock in a secure supply of American meat at a steady price today at http://goodranchers.com. Claim $40 off and free meat for life with code dadvile. Shopify - Sign up for your $1-per-month trial period at http://shopify.com/dadville Nutrafol - For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to http://nutrafol.com and enter the promo code DADVILLE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the pod the fellas discuss how their neighborhood is attracting patrons with questionable parking instincts. Wait until you hear how the Barnes family enacted some swift justice. Also, they talk about the dilemma of dealing with scary and uncertain weather with your kids. Should you go to the basement or try and squeeze in a few more hours of sleep? All will be answered this week! Join us: http://dadville.substack.com Thanks to our sponsors! Good Ranchers - Visit http://goodranchers.com and use the code dadville to claim your free meat and get $25 off. Quince - Go to http://quince.com/dadville for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices