This week on Grown Ass Dads, we face the terrifying question that hits every man eventually: Have we actually become our parents?

From dad noises and thermostat rants to repeating life advice we used to roll our eyes at, Jay, Jason, and Adam dig into the habits, fears, and weird behaviors that creep in when you're not looking. It's hilarious, uncomfortable, and way too real.

Spoiler: one of us has already caught himself saying "Because I said so."

🔥 Episode Highlights:
-“You kids don’t even KNOW about heating bills…”
-Discovering your inner suburban dad through yard work
-Jason’s descent into boomerhood via lawn equipment
-Adam’s accidental impersonation of his father at Costco
-Jay’s existential moment in the minivan
-What we’ve kept, what we’ve ditched, and what we swore we’d never do
-Can we be better than our parents—or are we doomed to become them in new balances and cargo shorts?

💬 If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and thought, “Is that my dad?” — this episode is for you.

It’s not about judgment. It’s about owning the evolution… and maybe laughing at it a little too hard.

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In this episode, the dads dive headfirst into a lively, honest conversation about one of the most quietly controversial topics in modern fatherhood: Do dads deserve a social life? What starts as a playful jab quickly turns into a deep reflection on guilt, communication, personal growth, and what it means to make space for friendships while balancing family responsibilities.

From beer-league hockey to post-meeting beers, planned golf trips to passive-aggressive partner reactions, the guys unpack how different their lives and perspectives have become. They get real about insecurities, communication breakdowns, and how they’ve evolved as men, friends, and partners.

Episode Highlights:

• Defining what a "dad social life" really means
• Why guilt and apathy hold so many fathers back
• The power of clear, honest communication in relationships
• The difference between dad and mom guilt
• How to honor your calendar without letting go of what matters
• Vulnerability, insecurity, and personal growth in mid-life

👊 Funny. Thoughtful. Unfiltered. It's a conversation every grown ass dad (and their partner) needs to hear.

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• Do you have a social life?
• What do you define as a "social life" as a dad?

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Welcome to Episode 4 of Grown Ass Dads, where three mid-life dads pull back the curtain on what it really feels like to be the steady one, the strong one, the one who’s just supposed to “figure it out.”

This episode dives into the unspoken stress of modern fatherhood—the emotional weight, the mental load, and the silent pressure we carry every damn day. From the everyday grind to the “oh sh*t, I’m not okay” moments, we’re having the conversation most dads don’t.

🔥 Episode Highlights:

• Why we bottle stress—and why it’s breaking us
• The pressure to be the rock, even when you’re crumbling
• How a simple "thank you" from your partner can flip your week
• Cracks in the armor – letting your kids see the real you
• Guilt, shame, and the fear of failing our families
• Trying to do it all vs. asking for help
• How our emotions leak out sideways (aka quiet rage and garage escapes)
• The surprising relief of being seen, even for a moment

🧠 This is for the dads holding it together with humor, bourbon, and pure grit.

You’re not alone—and you’re not broken. Let’s talk about it.

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• What do you do when the stress starts to overflow?
• Ever get a “thank you” that changed your whole mood?

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