
The Dad Compass Podcast
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The Dad Compass Podcast
# EPISODE 23 – Dad Pet Peeves
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## EPISODE 23 – Dad Pet Peeves
From *thermostat tampering* to that teaspoon of milk left in the jug, Patrick & Dmitry count down the internet’s TOP‑10 Dad Pet Peeves… then admit their own. We’re talking:
0:00 Cold open & why we’re already annoyed
0:55 What’s YOUR biggest dad peeve?
2:00 #10 Lights blazing in an empty room
4:50 #9 Thermostat Wars – why 69 °F is sacred
7:15 #8 “Close. The. Door.” (and stop creaking it!)
10:20 #7 Slow left‑lane drivers 🤬
13:05 *Bonus rant:* yelling across the house
17:30 #6 Kitchen & garage clutter crimes
24:40 #5 TV volume that jumpscares you
28:10 #4 “Resting my eyes” … kids still need help
30:55 #3 Wi‑Fi hogs & streaming slow‑downs
34:05 #2 Cart RETURNS – put it in the corral!
36:45 #1 The microscopic drop of milk 🥛
40:20 Fatherhood Unscripted – wins & fails of the week
48:45 Question of the Week: *If you got arrested… what would friends assume you did?*
55:00 Wrap‑up & call‑outs
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### 🔥 KEY TAKEAWAYS
* You’re not alone—every dad has a “thermostat security system.”
* Small habits (like replacing the trash bag) teach big responsibility.
* Humor defuses frustration; call out pet peeves *with* your kids, not *at* them.
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