About this episode

The episode features a discussion on the realities of fatherhood with guest Elliott Cherry, focusing on the teenage years and the importance of vulnerability.

The fellas welcome the official "Pastor of Dadville," Elliott Cherry back to the pod to discuss the hilarious and humbling realities of fatherhood, from the "gates of Thunderdome" (the teenage years) to the chaos of solo parenting at soccer games where treadmills are left unplugged. Beyond the laughs, they dive into the profound concept of "making peace with the proximate"—learning to love the world as it is rather than demanding it be perfect. They explore the necessity of vulnerability, the beauty of being the "guy on the side of the road" who needs help, and the comfort of a "Misunderstood Messiah" who understands the lonely moments of parenting. Whether you’re looking for "homie yucks" or a rock to stand on, this episode provides a safe space for every dad. Join Us: http://dadville.substack.com Thanks to our Sponsors! Cove - Check out Cove at ⁠⁠http://covesmart.com⁠⁠ and use code DAD for an additional 10% off your first order! Shopify - Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at ⁠⁠http://shopify.com/dadville Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Dave Barnes, Jon McLaughlin

Guest: Elliott Cherry

Topics covered

• fatherhood
• teenage years
• vulnerability
• parenting
• humor
• chaos
• self-acceptance

Keywords

• fatherhood
• teenage years
• vulnerability
• parenting
• humor
• chaos
• self-acceptance
• Elliott Cherry
• Dadville
• podcast

Sponsors

Cove, Shopify

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: That Sounds Fun Network

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