The Dad Shorts Podcast

The Dad Shorts Podcast

Zach Holden and Scott Ragsdale

Episodes 78
Avg. Duration 40m
Activity Dormant
Since Jul 2022
Latest Episode Jul 2025

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About This Podcast

A weekly podcast where a few dads talk briefly, yet passionately about a number of random topics. We cover everything from pop culture to dating and changing diapers. We regularly have guests on who challenge us to be better dads. This is a great podcast for anyone looking for a fun and family friendly place to engage with a bunch of dads just trying to figure it out.

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S3E26 Ep. 76: Into the Dadlands (Part 3) w/ Jake Hancock & Ed Barlow

Jul 01, 2025 38m

The adventure continues in Part 3 of our Dad-themed Dungeons & Dragons saga. Our party—Bob Belcher, Phil Dunphy, and Uncle Phil—faces off against the manager’s minions: a Bass Pro cultist, a…

S3E21 Ep. 75: Into the Dadlands (Part 2) w/ Jake Hancock and Ed Barlow

Jun 23, 2025 46m

What do you get when you cross Dungeons & Dragons with a crew of suburban dads, a magical remote control, and a haunted sporting goods store? You get the Dad Shorts Podcast's most epic adventure…

S3E16 Ep. 74: Into the Dadlands (Part 1) w/ Jake Hancock

Jun 16, 2025 48m

In this epic crossover of fatherhood and fantasy, the Dad Shorts crew welcomes Jake Hancock — father of four, student ministry leader, and undercover board game warlord — for an unforgettable ride…

S3E19 Ep. 73: March Madness, Dad Tears, & Sports Memories

Mar 13, 2025 39m

Welcome back to Dad Shorts Podcast, where Scott & Zach rank life’s most important things—starting with what truly makes dads cry! This week, we dive into March Madness, unforgettable dad bonding…

S3E18 Ep. 72: Deep Thoughts & Ridiculous HYPERtheticals w/ Michael DeFazio

Mar 05, 2025 55m

Get ready for an episode packed with dad wisdom, laughter, and some truly bizarre questions! This week, we sit down with Michael DeFazio to talk about parenting, faith, and the importance of having…

Ep. 71: School, Dads, & Education with Dr. Luke Boyer

Feb 25, 2025 41m

Hey dads (and everyone else who loves a good laugh and solid parenting wisdom)! This episode of Dad Shorts is packed with dad jokes, real talk about education, and even a fantasy faculty draft…

Ep. 70: My Funny Valentine

Feb 16, 2025 41m

On today's episode, Zach and Scott discuss being a parent on Valentine's Day. We end the show with a few blind rankings.

S3E15 Ep. 69: Super Bowl Special

Feb 08, 2025 34m

Scott and Zach reminisce on their favorite Super Bowl memories. They wrap the show by going through their picks for the Bills Helmet Bar Prop Bet Sheet. Play along at /BillsHelmetBar on Facebook.

S3E14 Ep. 68: Christmas Music Benchmarks w/ Jamie Newman

Dec 24, 2024 50m

Today, we are joined by musician and PE teacher, Jamie Newman. We discuss the importance of modeling for our kids and end the show with a rousing discussion about what songs should be used to measure…

S3E13 Ep. 67: Happy Festivus w/ Micah Holden

Dec 23, 2024 37m

On today's episode, we are joined by Zach's daughter, Micah. We discuss what it's like having Zach as a dad and end with our annual Festivus grievances.

S3E12 Ep. 66: Awkward Bible Stories w/ Ross Frisbie

Dec 09, 2024 41m

On today's episode, we are joined by Ross Frisbie, the Lead Pastor of Pikes Peak Christian Church. After discussing the twists and turns of parenthood, we discuss the most awkward Bible stories to…

S3E11 Ep. 65: Unforgivable Trilogies w/ Kyle Fewin

Nov 28, 2024 49m

On today's episode, we are joined by local legend, Kyle Fewin. We talk through our least favorite trilogies and make our bottom 3 list of worst trilogies. What is your least favorite trilogy?

S3E10 Ep. 64: Pixar Character Draft w/ Aaron Stockton

Nov 18, 2024 52m

On today's episode, we are joined by filmmaker, Aaron Stockton, the president of Motion Pix Lab. We discuss the challenges of parenting and end the show with a Pixar character draft. Spoiler alert:…

S3E9 Ep. 63: Build a Halloween Workshop w/ Michael Crider

Oct 31, 2024 46m

On today's special Halloween episode, we are joined by middle school counselor, Michael Crider. We talk about having "the talk" with our kids, how to support your kids through their anxiety, and wrap…

S3E8 Ep. 62: Two Sentence Horror Stories w/ Korey Klein

Oct 26, 2024 40m

On today's episode, we are joined by director of CIY SuperStart, Korey Klein. We discuss parenting while traveling and wrap the episode by swapping 2 sentence horror stories. DISCLAIMER: The audio…

S3E7 Ep. 61: Overrated or Underrated w/Scott and Zach

Oct 12, 2024 18m

On today's episode, Scott and Zach play 3 Bears and determine if the Bengals, Foo Fighters, and Fun Size candy bars are overrated, underrated, or rated just right!

S3E6 Ep. 60: Blind Rankings w/ Phil Lowe

Oct 02, 2024 39m

On today's episode, we are joined in studio by Phil Lowe. We talking dadding and wrap the episode with a series of blind rankings. Where would you rank?

S3E5 Ep. 59: Top 5 Episodes of The Office w/ Jake Harp

Sep 24, 2024 34m

On today's episode, we are joined by long-time friend of the show, Jake Harp. We discuss foster care and make our best Top 5 episodes of The Office.

S3E4 Ep. 58: 90's One Hit Wonders w/ Mikey Barnes - "One hit wonders... a tale as old as time."

Sep 16, 2024 52m

Today, we are joined by long-time listener and first-time guest, Mikey Barnes. We discuss parenting in the 2020s, the effect of social media on teens, and wrap the show with an intense 90s One Hit…

S3E3 Ep. 57: Top Olympic Moments w/ Kirk Jones - "This is your time!"

Sep 09, 2024 39m

On today's episode, we are joined by Junior High PE teacher and track coach, Kirk Jones. We discuss parenting and our top 5 Olympic moments throughout history.

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The Dad Shorts Podcast has published 78 episodes since July 2022, covering topics in Kids & Family, Parenting.

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