Zad Bod

Episode 83 - (Rerun) Teeny, tiny, travelin' man // Hey guys, let's make fun of our wives!

No new episode again this week, unfortunately. But I decided to try to fill the void by offering not one but TWO episodes from around this time last year. In Episode 48, I talk about then 3 year old Ernie's development as a savvy traveler, and all the benefits we see these experiences provide. And in Episode 49, I tell you about a time when my wife was pregnant with Al, busy with work, and kind of unbearable, and how my solution was to make fun of her in front of Ernie. Listen in and find out how it managed to broker peace in our home!

Episode 82 - People either love Star Wars or they hate it...or they think it's okay

Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu is upon us, and the Disney Machine has aimed its superlaser at this Star Wars-agnostic podcast host and convinced me to watch the show, "Andor". Then I watched Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. And then I wanted to watch Episode IV: A new Hope (aka "Star Wars"), and Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back, and Episode VI: Return of the Jedi, and I decided to watch them with my 4 year old! Watching these movies through his eyes has been a revelation, as was watching these movies again for the first time since I became a father! I talk about all that, as well as the fact that, upon this re-watch, Darth Vader is a pathetic loser, so listen up and I'll tell you why!

Episode 81 - Make your bed, change the world

It's been a tough week here in the Zad Abode. My 4 year old is both acting up and having a sleep regression. My back hurts. My golf game was oh so close before falling off again. It's the perfect storm! But listen in as I try to convince you (and myself) that the secret to getting my son and my back and my golf game back on track is one and the same: Making our beds the moment we open our eyes in the morning.

Episode 80 - A definitive guide to coaching tee ball

We’re coming up on the end of my 4 year old’s tee ball (or is it t-ball?) season, and the end of my time as their coach, so it’s a good time to think back on how far we’ve all come. These kids have improved tremendously, and I’ve learned a thing or two myself. So I recap all their madcap adventures, make my case for why baseball is the best youth sport, and share the great secret I have learned regarding how to coach kids as young as 4. All that and more. Give it a listen!

Episode 79 - Kickass mom kicks ass

It's a special Mother's Day episode of Zad Bod! My wife, the mother of my children, has been a recurring character on this show as a pillar of strength, a voice of reason, and a comedic foil. But today she is simply the woman of the hour as I tell you all about how exceptional a partner, parent, and person she is; how lucky I am; and how together we are going to change the way we even celebrate Mother's Day! This one goes out to all the wonderful moms out there, so make sure to sing the praises of the moms in your life too!