Ep. 17: It's the Halloween edition of My Dad's Stories! Dad shares his tales of getting robbed by teenagers, scaring a full movie theater, winning a costume contest, and why he likes haunted houses.

Why Beer and Bowling Don't Mix

Oct 3rd, 2020 43m 48s

Ep. 16: This time around I ask Dad about his first alcoholic drink. We talk about why he was the designated driver for his friends, when he impressed a bartender with his dance moves, and what happens if he has more than one Mai Tai.

Adventures in Hawaii

Sep 13th, 2020 42m 59s

Ep. 15: Dad has visited Hawaii twice (so far). Once at 16 with his grandmother and 40 years later with Mom. Both trips were filled with memories...scaling a volcano, getting tossed by ocean waves and air turbulence, horseback riding with Shania

The Many Antics of Dad's Family Pets

Aug 29th, 2020 40m 26s

Ep. 14: Dad recalls some of his favorite memories with pets, including Jock the toy poodle, Buffy the cocker spaniel, and a tough cat named McKeever. He also shares how he met Archie, a mixed breed dog with a surprising first impression.

Shooting Snakes and Playing With Knives

Aug 22nd, 2020 36m 24s

Ep. 13: When Dad was growing up, every boy had a knife in his pocket and every young man had a rifle hanging in his truck. In this episode, Dad recalls some of his most memorable moments with knives and guns, from how he got the scar on his thu

Living in The "Dam" Old House

Aug 10th, 2020 37m 17s

Ep. 12: Little Grandma left her little house to Dad, but it needed some major renovating to catch up to modern times. It was originally housing for workers building the river dam. Dad shares about how the house was moved to its current location

When We Lived With Little Grandma

Jul 18th, 2020 25m 39s

Ep. 11: Aaaand we're back! In the mid-90s we used to live with my great-grandmother (nicknamed "Little Grandma"). There were six of us all living in a two-bedroom, one-bathroom house. I don't remember much from back then, so Dad tells me what i

How Dad Met Mom and Other Stories

Jun 27th, 2020 38m 58s

Ep. 10: This time Dad finally shares the full story of how he met my Mom and started going out together. The secret to their happiness? They ruined each other's vacations. He also tells what it was like becoming a step-father and how he learned

Fire, Falls, and Rowdy Groomsmen

Jun 20th, 2020 33m 56s

Ep. 9: Dad shares some of his strongest--and strangest--memories from owning the portrait studio. He also talks about the risks of starting a small business and what it was like working with Mom.

How Dad Broke Into the Photography Business

Jun 13th, 2020 43m

Ep. 8: Dad finally tells me how he started his first business, the portrait studio. We talk about what were the keys to his success, lessons he learned along the way (such as "listen to your wife"), and what caused its eventual demise. He revea

When Dad Bought a Waterbed

Jun 6th, 2020 21m 6s

Ep. 7: While Dad was still living with his parents, he bought himself a waterbed. In this episode he tells me about his mom's reaction and what it was like moving out of his parents' house. He also talks about his two roommates (both named Bob)

Why They Joked About Keeping Him Away From Water

May 30th, 2020 27m 52s

Ep. 6: This time Dad talks about fishing with his folks when he was young. He went dog sledding on a frozen lake, caught his biggest fish by the tail, and survived a storm on the Pacific coast. He also tells me more about his step-dad and the s

Finding Treasure at the Used Car Lot

May 23rd, 2020 29m 22s

Ep. 5: Dad's car is special to him. In this episode he tells me the strange circumstances around how he got it and how finding this car showed him God was listening. He also shares the funny secret an old car salesman uses to predict who has go

The High School Prank Dad Will Never Forget

May 16th, 2020 33m 39s

Ep. 4: Welcome back to a new episode! This time we talk about why Dad's parents were scared to teach him how to drive and how his motorbike scarred his leg. He also tells me the story of how he got his first car and how other kids pranked his c

How Dad Failed Second Grade

May 9th, 2020 18m 55s

Ep. 3: This episode we dig into what it was like growing up in the 60s and 70s and what happened when he had to redo the second grade. We also talk about the important influence "Little Grandma" had on his life.

When God Gave Dad a New Job

May 9th, 2020 29m 26s

Ep. 2: Dad picks up where he left off with the story of how he got his favorite job. After working at the high school for over a decade, Dad realized he needed a change. It wouldn't be easy, though, after his new supervisor put an official repr

It Started with an Ice Cream Truck

May 8th, 2020 29m 50s

Ep. 1: Welcome to My Dad's Stories! To kick off this podcast, I ask Dad what his first job was. We talk about ice cream, newspaper routes, and whether it's good for kids to get work experience. He also tells me about the work he does now and wh

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