Beyond the Porch: Dadalogues Unfiltered Podcast

Dadalogues Ep 7 - Hanging by a Thread Keeping It Together When Life Won’t Let Up

This week, we’re hanging by a thread—work stress, travel, and trying to keep our cool when life won’t let up. We dive into the struggle of bottling up frustration vs. flipping tables, how to focus on what actually matters, and the challenge of giving our kids real advice when they’re getting picked on. Plus, we break down why acting like a kid sometimes makes parenting easier and throw in some wild Would You Rather questions to keep it fun.🎙 Topics Covered:✔ Flipping tables in our heads—when you’re overstimulated but no one’s technically doing anything wrong.✔ Big picture vs. petty annoyances—what stupid thing almost made you snap this week?✔ Teaching kids to handle bullies without outdated advice.✔ Would You Rather—bottling up frustration vs. screaming at minor inconveniences, the anxiety of waiting for bad news, and battling a black belt 10-year-old.👊 Join us for laughs, real talk, and the struggles of trying to be good dads without losing our minds!

Dadalogues Ep 6 - Turning 40, Baseball Season, and Battling the Weather

In this episode of Beyond the Porch: Dadalogues Unfiltered, we’re embracing the great outdoors—grill fired up, woods in the background, and just enough unexpected weather to keep things interesting. We dive into what it feels like hitting the big 4-0, the chaos of baseball season kicking off, and how unpredictable weather seems to be in Alabama. Grab a drink, pull up a chair, and join us for some laughs and real dad talk!

Dadalogues Ep 5 - You’re Not That Special and What Matters

In this episode, we tackle the hard truth—most of us are just average, and that’s not a bad thing. We break down why chasing extraordinary success can lead to dissatisfaction, how we measure success in life, and why shifting our values can lead to a more fulfilling life. Plus, we dive into the chaos of youth sports and why some parents treat their kid’s game like the Super Bowl. Tune in for real talk, laughs, and some hard-hitting Would You Rathers!

Dadalogues EP 4 - Pet Peeves, Survival Skills & The Apocalypse

In this episode, we’re letting it all out—starting with our biggest pet peeves (because some things just shouldn't exist). Then, we put our survival skills to the test and figure out if we’d make it through an apocalypse or if we’d be the first ones gone. We dive into what we would tell ourselves at 18.🔥 Topics Covered:✔️ Pet peeves that drive us crazy✔️ Are we actually prepared for survival situations?✔️ My 18 year old self - What I would tell me if I could✔️ Ridiculous “Would You Rather” questionsHit LIKE & SUBSCRIBE if you enjoy real talk, random laughs, and unfiltered conversations!🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Dadalogues Ep 3 - The Work-Life Balancing Act: Leaving Work at Work & Dad duties

In this episode of Beyond the Porch: Dadalogues Unfiltered, we dive into the daily struggle of balancing work and family life. How do we leave work at work when the stress follows us home? How do we break out of the never-ending routine of work, home, sleep, repeat? We also explore what it really means to juggle being dad, husband, and employee—and how dad duties (sick days, to-do lists, and chaos) can often feel like another full-time job.We’re talking:🔥 Clocking out mentally: How to disconnect from work and be present at home🔥 Breaking the routine: Keeping life from feeling like the same old thing🔥 When home feels like another job: Avoiding burnout as dads and husbands🔥 Sick days & dad duty: How do we handle chaos when everyone’s sick?Grab a drink, sit back, and join us for some real talk on the work-life balancing act. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to catch more raw, unfiltered dad conversations.

Dadalogues EP 2 - Manhood, Fatherhood, and the Toy Invasion

Episode 2 - Manhood, Fatherhood, and the Toy Invasion | Beyond the Porch: Dadalogues UnfilteredWhat does it mean to be a man—and a dad—today? In this episode, Cody Lancaster and Chris Krich dive into **how fatherhood has evolved, what our dads would think of our parenting styles, and how kids’ toys completely take over a dad’s life.We start by breaking down "The Evolution of Manliness"—how traditional masculinity has shifted, what lessons we want to pass down, and how we balance strength with emotional openness as dads. Then, we ask the big question: "What Would My Dad Say?"—comparing our childhood experiences to how we parent today and whether our dads would approve of our approach. Finally, we lighten things up with "The Great Toy Takeover," sharing stories about how kids’ stuff invades every part of our homes, from the living room to the garage. Plus, we mix in some hilarious "Would You Rather" dad debates—LEGO landmines, Baby Shark marathons, and the ultimate grilling challenge. 🔥 Topics Covered in This Episode: ✔️ What being a “man” means in today’s world ✔️ How our parenting compares to our dads’ styles ✔️ The struggle of keeping a house free from toys ✔️ Fun “Would You Rather” dad questions Join us for another **unfiltered, real, and relatable dad chat**—because every dad has a story, and we’re here to share ours. 🎙️ Subscribe for more dadalogues! #DadLife #Fatherhood #Parenting #BeyondThePorch #Dadalogues #ModernManhood #ParentingPodcast #RealTalk

Dadalogues EP 1 Pilot - Fatherhood Expectations, the Digital World, and What Really Matters.

Episode 1 - Pilot | Beyond the Porch: Dadalogues UnfilteredWelcome to the very first episode of Beyond the Porch: Dadalogues Unfiltered! After years of talking about starting a podcast, Cody Lancaster and Chris Krich finally made it happen.In this episode, we dive into what it really means to be a dad—from the expectations we had before fatherhood to the reality of parenting. We tackle topics like being the fun parent vs. the enforcer, raising kids in a digital world, and the moments that truly matter between a father and his child.Along the way, we take a trip down memory lane, reflecting on our own childhoods, how our dads shaped us, and how our experiences compare to the way we raise our kids today. Of course, we get off track (as dads do), but that’s what makes the conversation real and relatable.Join us as we kick off this journey of honest, unfiltered dad talk—because every dad has a story, and we’re here to share ours.🎙️ Subscribe for more dadalogues!#DadLife #Fatherhood #BeyondThePorch #Dadalogues #Parenting