What a Hell of a Way to Dad

What a Hell of a Way to Dad

What a Hell of a Way to Dad

Episodes 601
Avg. Duration 56m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.7 (464)
Since Nov 2016
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Weekly
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Episodic
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66%
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About This Podcast

Francis and Nate bring you weekly dad chats, plotting the growth of their daughters and themselves. Episodes are interspersed with interviews with various authors and journalists. The hosts are both veterans, so also expect a lot of meandering stories

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Getting arrested with Gothdad (Feat. Dusty Gannon)

Jun 08, 2026 47m

Dusty Gannon of the Goth wave band Agonal Gasps joins Francis to discuss being in the military, changing your personal brand, and how to prepare for an arrest Listen to the Agonal Gasps here -…

Travel Log: Route 66 Centennial - Preview

Jun 01, 2026 4m

This week Francis and Beth go to Chicago for a dance competition and stop at some roadside towns to take in the midwest culture. We stop off in Atlanta Illinois on the way up to visit some giant…

God Forgives, Brothers Don't w/ Jasper Craven

May 26, 2026 45m

This week Jasper Craven joins Francis to discuss his latest book "God Forgives, Brothers Don't". Pick up Jasper's book here in either Hard Cover or Audiobook format -…

Deadliest Warrior: Waffen SS vs Viet Cong -Preview-

May 19, 2026 3m

Nick Slayton joins Francis to dive back in Deadliest Warrior, and we're picking one of the most confusing and potentially offensive episode for the big comeback. We'll dip in and out of Deadliest…

Twin Peaks: Invitation to Love -Preview-

May 11, 2026 3m

This week Jack and Francis discuss episodes four and five of Twin Peaks, wherein we go to an awkward funeral, learn about the evil woods, and take fashion advice from Dr. Jacoby This is a preview…

WifeChat: We're on a boat

May 07, 2026 1h 7m

This week Beth joins me once again to talk about cruising. The kind you do on a boat, not the kind you do at a truck stop bathroom. Check out Nate's album "Find a Way to Hate it" -…

DadChat: STL style

Apr 30, 2026 59m

This week Jack is on to talk about his trip to St. Louis. We took him to the City museum and stuffed him full of Provel afterwards and somehow he survived. If you like this and want more, consider…

MASHCast: Chow time

Apr 23, 2026 45m

This month Francis and Carey talk about two food centric episodes in Season 3: Private Lamb and Adam's Ribs Opening intro by Manic Street Preachers If you like this and want more, consider giving to…

WifeChat: First prize at the state fair

Apr 16, 2026 46m

This week Beth and Francis talk about winning the blue ribbon at the State Fair, the books we're reading, and the movies those books turned into. If you like this and want more, consider giving to…

Twin Peaks: Into the mind of Agent Cooper -Preview-

Apr 13, 2026 4m

This month Jack takes Francis watch Episodes two and three of season one. We are diving into the mind of Agent Cooper as Francis begins to regret the decision to watch this show all the way through.…

DadChat: Tooth Fairy

Apr 10, 2026 46m

This week Francis and Nate talk about losing baby teeth, childhood injuries, and the joy of wearing sweatpants If you like this and want more, consider giving to the Patreon. Five dollars a month…

The Neverending Story -Preview-

Apr 07, 2026 5m

This week Francis and Nate break down the 1984 classic kids movie The Neverending story. We follow Bastion as he plays hooky to read a book in the attic of his school, transporting him to a magical…

DadChat: Thrift Store cookout

Apr 02, 2026 47m

This week Francis and Jack hit up the thrift store to expand our cooking options, brag about shopping efficiency, and go to the No Kings protests. If you like this and want more, consider giving to…

The Highlands Burn with Joe Kassabian

Mar 26, 2026 1h

Friend of the show and Lions Led by Donkeys host Joe Kassabian talks to Francis about his latest book The Highlands Burn. Joe is diving into Gunpowder Fantasy as he tells the story of Sayat and the…

DadChat: Twin Peaks pilot episode

Mar 19, 2026 1h 6m

This week, and for many weeks in the future, Jack joins Francis to watch through Twin Peaks. Why is it different from every other millennial podcasters who have already done this? Because Francis…

DadChat: Airport hangout

Mar 12, 2026 55m

This week Francis and Nate stuff insulation into their walls as the mercury fluctuates, childhood peer pressure, our mustard collections, and waxing nostalgic about hanging out at the airport. If you…

Clerks (1994): We're not even supposed to be here today! -Preview-

Mar 09, 2026 4m

This week to better understand the GenX mind, Francis and Nate watch Kevin Smith's directorial debut Clerks. A movie about nothing and everything at the same time. Does it hold up? Is it as good as…

WifeChat: Culturally Catholic

Mar 06, 2026 1h

This week Francis is joined by his wife to discuss our favorite trinket based religion. Both raised in the St. Louis Catholic Church, we talk about the perversion of the religion by converts, the…

Seven Brides for Seven Kidnappers -Preview-

Mar 03, 2026 3m

This is a preview of our bonus episode. To hear the full episode, sign up today at https://www.patreon.com/Hellofawaytodie This week Eric Peacock from SoundTracker joins Francis one again to take in…

DadChat: Hoosier Bourgeoisie

Feb 27, 2026 55m

This week on DadChat, Francis and Nate talk about the coming Spring weather, Hair Metal, the increase of the Golf Cart Class, and Canadian TV. If you like this and want more, consider giving to the…

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What a Hell of a Way to Dad has published 601 episodes since November 2016, covering topics in Government, Kids & Family.

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