EP 10 Herpes Mics, Car Chases & Parenting Fails — Who Do Kids Really Need: Mom or Dad?

Join us this week on The Dad Compass Podcast for a wild, unscripted ride through fatherhood, discipline debates, mother vs father parenting moments, and the craziest news stories you've ever heard.

🤣 From a rogue woodpecker vandalizing cars during mating season, to karaoke microphones giving out herpes (yes, seriously), to a Florida man offering vodka spritzers to cops mid-chase — we cover it all while reflecting on real fatherhood wins and fails.

💬 We also tackle a deep listener question: When do kids need mom vs when do they need dad? Expect raw honesty, relatable dad struggles, and unfiltered humor as we discuss discipline, emotional support, and life lessons we’re still figuring out.

🎯 Topics include:

• Why kids act differently with moms vs dads
• Teaching kids to lose gracefully (without losing your mind)
• Who's really doing the "heavy lifting" in parenting?
• Bucket list dreams: crossing Russia & NFL stadium tours

🔥 New Segment: Weird Sh*t Weekly — where the most ridiculous, hilarious news takes center stage!

🎧 Listen, laugh, and leave your hot takes in the comments:🟡 How do YOU handle mom vs dad moments?🟡 What's #1 on your bucket list?🟡 Team Dad or Team Mom when it comes to discipline?

📣 Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more raw, hilarious, and heartfelt dad conversations.

🎙️ Listen on Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/3QcOmPqj4coSwoUvxQ4sEr?si=_0bEjCLORFm0MwVyTvEj9Q⁠🎙️ Full episodes on Buzzsprout: ⁠https://thedadcompasspodcast.buzzsprout.com⁠

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⏰ Chapter Markers (Timestamps):

00:00 - Comedic Butchered Intro and Technical Failures01:30 - Weird Sh*t Weekly: Woodpecker Destroys Cars04:05 - Karaoke Herpes: Microphone Mayhem07:00 - Vodka Spritzer Offered to Police During Car Chase08:30 - BONUS: 100,000 Eggs Stolen & Car Theft Stupidity10:00 - Fatherhood Unscripted Moments: Game Night Lessons16:00 - Teaching Kids to Lose and Win Gracefully20:00 - Parenting Roles: Who Does What — Mom vs Dad30:00 - Emotional Support vs Discipline: Breaking it Down38:00 - Real Life Discipline: The Cereal Bag Incident45:00 - Homework Battles and the New Math Rant55:00 - Dad Life: Tech Troubles, Car Talks & Emotional Gaps58:00 - Bucket Lists: Racing Across Russia and NFL Dreams1:05:00 - Kid Screams About Dad’s Chinese Girlfriend!? 🤣1:06:30 - Closing Thoughts and Final Call to Action