Best What a Hell of a Way to Dad Podcasts (2025)

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Zoo Crew New Hour: Another Signal Chat has hit the Pentagon Preview 5:00

1d ago5:00

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This week the Zoo Crew talks about being extremely online, Signal Chats, and Army Physical Fitness tests. This is a preview of our bonus episode. Sign up on Patreon at the $5 level to get access to this and eight years of bonus episodes - https://www.patreon.com/posts/zoo-crew-new-has-127641077

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Anyway... The End Times - End Times Pt. 1 1:10:37

2d ago1:10:37

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We're back! And we're going through the bible books chronologically from when they were written to see how the concept of "THE END TIMES" evolves. Because, big surprise, the bible is very inconsistent with what "THE END TIMES" means. In this episode we cover the books of Amos, Hosea, and Micah and we try to figure out what "the day of the lord" is …

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The dark truth behind child trafficking and how much closer to home it is 1:10:00

2d ago1:10:00

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On this mind blowing episode of the back of Jens original incredible testimony, we delve deeper into how common child trafficking is and how much closer to home it actually is. If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe to Youtube and follow on social media https://linktr.ee/powerfulpeace https://powerfulpeacepodcast.podbean.com www.instagram.com…

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What the Death of Pope Francis Teaches Us 7:55

3d ago7:55

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In the wake of Pope Francis’s passing, Fr. Mike Schmitz shares a powerful reflection on loss, legacy, and the enduring mission of the Church. He reminds us that while every soul is uniquely irreplaceable, the roles we hold can be entrusted to others because our identity is rooted not in what we do, but in who we are. May this truth bring you great …

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What To Do When You Feel Like God’s Not Speaking to You 8:11

4d ago8:11

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Do you struggle to get much out of prayer? Do you feel like God’s not speaking to you? Today, Fr. Mike Schmitz invites us to deepen our prayer life by asking two essential questions: “What am I looking for?” and “What am I listening for?” Drawing from the rich tradition of Ignatian spirituality, he guides us in using our imagination and five senses…

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DadChat: Hey Dad, I got a question (with Greg of the BYM Podcast) 51:57

5d ago51:57

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This week Greg from Brighan Young Money joins Francis to answer your questions for dads. They cover fighting garden weeds, kids movies, screen time, and low effor dinners. Follow Greg on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/dadshammdad.bsky.social and check out the Brigham Young Money podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/2hBdc2oSVQJ2B6p5W2WERO If …

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What Everyone Can Learn From Mount Everest, With Ben Ayers 42:10

6d ago42:10

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Ben Ayers has devoted his life to the Himalaya. If that conjures images in your mind of stone-faced mountaineers risking life and limb in pursuit of glory on the world’s highest peaks, you’ve got the wrong guy. Ben knows those guys and gals, but his experiences in these mountains are decidedly more down to Earth. In fact, despite living half the ye…

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The very predictable fall of the Armed Forces Brewing Company 55:14

11d ago55:14

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Francis is joined by Dave Infante to discuss his reporting on the Armed Forces Brewing Company. What started as a Vetbro company getting an unstable war criminal to be brand ambassador turned into debt, skipping payments, and crying about the woke mob Read Dave's reporting - https://vinepair.com/articles/hop-take-armed-forces-brewing-norfolk-closur…

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What Jesus Needs From You This Holy Week 5:03

12d ago5:03

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As we journey through Holy Week, let's pause before rushing to Easter. This sacred time invites us to reflect deeply on Jesus' message to His disciples and to us: "Stay with me." Today, Fr. Mike Schmitz emphasizes the power of simply being present with Jesus. He reminds us that during this solemn week, Jesus isn't asking for our perfection or stren…

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If You’re Going Fast, You’re Doing It Wrong, With Ellen Bradley 45:16

13d ago45:16

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We all do it, zip as fast as we can around our favorite trails and rides. Maybe it’s because we feel a pull to get to the next thing, want to rush through the hard part to get to the fun part, or only have a brief window in our overbooked day. Whatever the reason, moving fast often results in missing out on the moment. But what would our time outsi…

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What the world calls conspiracies, we call truth - Neils testimony 1:18:41

14d ago1:18:41

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In this eye-opening episode, we sit down with Neil, a man whose life was radically transformed during the global pandemic. As the world grappled with uncertainty, Neil began to question everything he thought he knew. He soon realised that many of the narratives being presented to the public were not as they seemed—and the conspiracies that were onc…

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Dadchat: Wash your dang legs 51:56

18d ago51:56

51:56

Francis and Nate talk about the stinky kid age, the importance of moisturizing, paying your electric bill, NOT visiting America, and the state of politics. Recorded Mar 27 If you like this and are craving more, Subscribe to our Patreon and get access to more than eight years of bonus content. Three new episodes a month- https://www.patreon.com/Hell…

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Miracles: The Bible vs. Today (What's Changed?) 7:56

19d ago7:56

7:56

Do miracles occur more frequently in the Bible or in today's world? Why do some of my prayers for miracles seem unanswered? Today, Fr. Mike Schmitz delves into the mystery of miracles, explaining how they are recognized and validated in the Catholic Church, and exploring why God sometimes grants miracles and other times does not. Tickets are on sal…

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Newsies (1992) Featuring Eric Peacock Preview 5:10

20d ago5:10

5:10

Eric from Soundtracker joins Francis once again to talk movies. This time it's the Disney Musical Newsies. Christian Bale dances with a horse, Bill Pullman sings about New York, and we all learn to hate the print media. Follow Eric on Bluesky and check out Soundtracker - https://bsky.app/profile/uwebollocks.bsky.social This is a preview of our late…

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Snowboarding, Surfing, and How to Make Your Dad Cry with Selema Masekela 48:59

20d ago48:59

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Culture is a term that different outdoor communities like to discuss often, but what is culture exactly and how do we make sense of it—how do we define it? To really understand it, you need a person who can wax poetic, you need someone who has dedicated their life to communicating the ineffable to the masses…you know, someone who has held a mic in …

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DadChat: Middle aged Manosphere 1:04:28

25d ago1:04:28

1:04:28

This week Francis and Nate talk about the Manosphere and how if Andrew Tate was right, neither of us would be well adjusted and happily married. If you like this and are craving more, Subscribe to our Patreon and get access to more than eight years of bonus content. Three new episodes a month- https://www.patreon.com/Hellofawaytodie Check out the s…

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If You Need to Miss Mass, ALWAYS Do THIS First (Sunday Mass Dispensation Explained) 7:52

26d ago7:52

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Attending Sunday Mass is essential in the Catholic faith, and intentionally missing Mass is a mortal sin, which requires confession before you can receive communion again. However, did you know that if you have a serious and legitimate reason for being unable to attend Mass, you can request a dispensation from your priest? Today, Fr. Mike explains …

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Boxer overcomes Aspergers Syndrome through the love of Christ - Jiyan's Testimony 1:21:21

27d ago1:21:21

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Jiyan’s story is one of incredible struggle, redemption, and transformation. Diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome at the age of five, Jiyan faced a world that often seemed foreign and overwhelming. His condition made it difficult to connect with others, leading to years of internal turmoil and a deep sense of isolation. As he grew older, the challeng…

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How a River Trip Can Unburden You of Undeserved Shame With Mikah Meyer 44:05

27d ago44:05

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Mikah Meyer is a persistently-filled-with-joy endurance athlete and the first person to visit all 419 National Parks sites in one continuous three year road trip. But before he was making headlines, Mikah was just a kid growing up in Middle America with a secret he thought was a death sentence. When the stories we tell ourselves become our reality,…

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Houthi PC Boys Chat -Free Bonus episode- 58:37

29d ago58:37

58:37

Free Bonus episode this week. The Zoo Crew talks about Executive Branch Boys chat, getting busted with Venmo, and how to sham (but not sham too hard) This is a FREE bonus episode. To hear more like this, sign up on Patreon at the $5 a month level to get three bonus episodes a month and access to over eight years of extra episodes https://www.patreo…

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DadChat: Get in the Basement, Dorothy! 56:01

1M ago56:01

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This week Francis and Nate talk about surviving tornados, killing time as a latchkey kid, cutting your own hair, and Fatherhood: The Game If you like this and are craving more, Subscribe to our Patreon and get access to more than eight years of bonus content. Three new episodes a month- https://www.patreon.com/Hellofawaytodie Check out the store, n…

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What You Have NOT Been Told About Baptism 6:13

1M ago6:13

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Are you a child of the light or a child of darkness? Today, Fr. Mike reminds us that, though we are all born with original sin, God offers us the transformative gift of baptism, bringing us into His Kingdom of light. Let us not delay in surrendering our lives to Christ through the sacrament of baptism. Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz's…

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Part 2 - Jens explosive testimony of overcoming abuse and identity confusion through the miracle of Jesus 1:10:10

1M ago1:10:10

1:10:10

Powerful Peace Podcast - Episode 2: Jens’ Explosive Testimony In this powerful second part of Jens’ testimony, she bravely opens up about the unimaginable abuse she endured at the hands of her father, a pastor, which shattered her sense of identity. Struggling with deep confusion and pain, Jens transitioned into a man and sank into a dark place whe…

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What Snowboarding Has to do With Parenthood, Loss, and Cancer With Kimmy Fasani 39:41

1M ago39:41

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Mostly, professional athletes are…kind of boring. Not because they’re fundamentally uninteresting. Rather, they’re too polished and are trained to spout canned and cliched nothing burger answers. But not professional snowboarder Kimmy Fasani. Kimmy has a remarkable way of distilling her snowboarding adventures into lessons she uses to navigate chal…

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Zoo Crew News Hour: The Money Pit -Preview- 5:37

1M ago5:37

5:37

The Zoo Crew talks about owning a home, penis ages, whale sex, and a brand new Ft. Benning This is a preview episode. Hear the whole thing when you sign up for our patreon - https://www.patreon.com/posts/124851973

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Part 1 - Abused by her dad & living as a man - Jens powerful testimony 58:58

1M ago58:58

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In this gripping episode of the Powerful Peace Podcast, Jen opens up about the unimaginable pain and abuse she endured at the hands of her pastor father from the age of 3 to 16. Torn apart by years of trauma, Jen found herself lost in confusion, struggling with a broken identity and battling with the darkness of multiple suicide attempts. Her life …

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Introduction - Born again! My raw and honest testimony. 1:29:30

1M ago1:29:30

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Welcome to the first episode of the Powerful Peace Podcast, hosted by Katie Bryan. In this episode, Katie shares her heartfelt and brutally honest personal testimony of transformation through Jesus Christ. She delves into her tumultuous past, shaped by abuse, despair, and involvement in new age practices, and how these experiences led her on a path…

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The Brutal Truth About Holiness 6:50

1M ago6:50

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When you think of holiness, what comes to mind? Is it a saint who has never stumbled? Does the idea of holiness feel out of reach when you're grappling with your own brokenness or the weight of your sins? Today, Fr. Mike reminds us that the journey to holiness isn’t always a straight path. There are both good days and bad. Yet, despite our flaws an…

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The Universal Hilariousness of Outdoorsy People With Scott Losse 39:15

1M ago39:15

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An interesting thing happened when Scott Losse started poking fun at snowboarders and mountain bikers in his Instagram posts: He went from being sort of known around Seattle as a stand up comedian to blowing up across social media as the guy saying all the things a lot of us think when we’re at the mountain, on the trails, or in the bike park. Loss…

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DadChat: Getting Drunk at the Cracker Barrel 55:18

1M ago55:18

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This week Francis and Nate talk health care, banking with Twint, and getting destroyed by milk If you like this and are craving more, Subscribe to our Patreon and get access to more than eight years of bonus content. Three new episodes a month- https://www.patreon.com/Hellofawaytodie Check out the store, new updates every week - https://whatahellof…

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When Crude Language Becomes Sinful 6:24

2M ago6:24

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Do you struggle with taking the Lord’s name in vain or with cussing? Are you trying to avoid cussing entirely, but are still saying something crude? Today, Fr. Mike shares the distinction between the words we use regarding foul language. Because our words reveal our hearts, our words matter greatly. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast…

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Introducing the NEW Outside Podcast With Host PaddyO 3:52

2M ago3:52

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We have some fun, exciting news! Longtime Outside Podcast contributor, Paddy “PaddyO” O’Connell is taking over as host of the show. In every episode, PaddyO will chat with people about how their experiences in the outdoors have shaped the way they navigate life. From the mountain climb that inspired a business to the bike wreck that healed a relati…

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Deadliest Warrior: Featuring Milo Edwards -Preview- 6:14

2M ago6:14

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This month Milo from Trash Future and Glue Factory watches Alexander the Great vs Atilla the Hun. We're killing dead pigs, exploding gel torsos, and watching a UFC fighter beat up a dummy Get more Milo here - https://linktr.ee/milo_edwards This is a preview of a bonus episode. You can get this episode and more on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/H…

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Train for Martyrdom This Lent 8:18

2M ago8:18

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Should you give things up for Lent, or take new things on? Is it better to pray more, or to give more of your time away? How does almsgiving fit into all of this? This Lent, Fr. Mike wants to refocus your efforts by trying a new idea: do something with zero benefit to yourself. This is how to do that and why it works. Tickets are on sale now for Fr…

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The Unexpectedly Joyful History of Black Surfing 36:56

2M ago36:56

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The first written accounts of surfing in Africa predate accounts of surfing in Hawaii by 100 years. In his new movie Wade in the Water, documentarian David Mesfin asks: what else have we glossed over in the history of black surfing? The result is a stunning look at black suffering and black joy, and how a group of people who have been stereotyped a…

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DadChat: Comic Book Guys 56:08

2M ago56:08

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Francis and Nate talk comic books and movies they probably shouldn't have seen as kids If you like this and are craving more, Subscribe to our Patreon and get access to more than eight years of bonus content. Three new episodes a month- https://www.patreon.com/Hellofawaytodie Check out the store, new updates every week - https://whatahellofawaytoda…

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"Can I Go to the Wedding?" Answered 9:04

2M ago9:04

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If you're Catholic, you're probably aware that not every wedding is the same in the eyes of the Church. You may have heard of situations—or been in ones yourself—where you're not sure if it's okay for you, as a practicing Catholic, to attend such a wedding. How do you know when it's okay and when it's not okay? Fr. Mike not only gives us a couple o…

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Zoo Crew Q&A Preview 4:37

2M ago4:37

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The Zoo Crew answers your questions This is a preview of our bonus episodes. To get the whole episode, sign up for the patreon here. $5 a month gets you three exclusive episodes a month and eight years of previous content https://www.patreon.com/posts/zoo-crew-q-122990391

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