This week’s Everyday Life episode is a festive one packed with Guy Fawkes, long walks, and Halloween happenings! 🎆🎃 We chat about Trunk-a-Treats and how Halloween is celebrated differently in the US and UK, from spooky costumes to sugar highs and the chaos that follows. Sean gives Nick (and our listeners) a quick history lesson on why we celebrate Bonfire Night here in Britain — remember, remember, the fifth of November! 🇬🇧🔥 Of course, in true Dad Crossing fashion, we take our fair share of rabbit holes and random tangents along the way, with plenty of laughs and stories sprinkled throughout. #DadCrossing #EverydayLife #DadLife #ParentingPodcast #BonfireNight #GuyFawkes #Halloween2025 #TrunkOrTreat #ParentingHumor #FamilyLife #RealDadTalk Social Media: Facebook - https://bit.ly/DadCrossing  X - https://bit.ly/Dadcrossing  TikTok - https://bit.ly/DaDcrossing   Discord - https://bit.ly/Dadcrossing-Discord  Email:  Team@dadcrossing.com  Website: www.dadcrossing.com

This week’s Dad Life episode takes a deep dive into the different types of parenting — from lawnmowers to helicopters, gentle to free-range — and everything in between. 🚁🌱 We break down the key styles: 🌿 Lawnmower Parents – clearing every obstacle before the kids even trip. 🚁 Helicopter Parents – hovering close and ready to swoop at the first sign of trouble. 📚 Intensive Parents – fully booked calendars and enrichment overload. 💞 Gentle Parents – leading with empathy and calm guidance. 🏕️ Free-Range Parents – letting kids explore and learn through independence. 🧷 Velcro Parents – always close by, helping every step of the way. We share which types we identify with most, how our parenting has evolved as our kids have grown, and how being a first-time parent vs. a seasoned one changes everything. It’s a funny, honest, and insightful look at how dads (and parents in general) adapt as their families do. #DadCrossing #DadLife #ParentingPodcast #ParentingStyles #ModernParenting #Fatherhood #GentleParenting #FreeRangeParenting #HelicopterParenting #RealDadTalk #ParentingHumor

This week’s Everyday Life episode kicks off with Nick’s tales from a wet and wild weekend of soccer, dodging rain showers, wrong locations, and the kind of classic dad mishaps that only seem to happen on game day. ⚽🌧️ Sean fills Nick in on his London adventures with Logan, including an educational trip to the Natural History Museum — because who doesn’t love dinosaurs and dad–son bonding time? 🦕👨‍👦 Of course, it wouldn’t be a Dad Crossing episode without gaming chat, and this week Sean drops a major bombshell before the end: he’s quitting Xbox! 😱 Tune in for laughs, stories, and plenty of dad-style tangents along the way. #DadCrossing #EverydayLife #DadLife #ParentingPodcast #SoccerDad #LondonAdventures #NaturalHistoryMuseum #GamingDads #NintendoShopping #XboxQuitter #FunnyPodcast Social Media: Facebook - https://bit.ly/DadCrossing  X - https://bit.ly/Dadcrossing  TikTok - https://bit.ly/DaDcrossing   Discord - https://bit.ly/Dadcrossing-Discord  Email:  Team@dadcrossing.com  Website: www.dadcrossing.com 

This week’s Dad Life episode comes straight from Sean’s worries about taking Logan away during the school holidays — tackling the London Underground, navigating busy crowds, and managing the mix of excitement and anxiety that comes with it all. 🚇👨‍👦 We talk about the challenges of solo dad trips, from handling public transport with kids to staying calm when things don’t go as planned (and making sure the meltdowns don’t come from the grown-ups this time 😅). It’s an honest chat about travel anxiety, parental pressure, and finding ways to keep the focus on what really matters — making memories and sharing adventures with your kids, even when it feels a little overwhelming. #DadCrossing #DadLife #ParentingPodcast #TravelAnxiety #SoloDadTrip #LondonUnderground #FamilyAdventures #ParentingAnxiety #RealDadTalk #ModernFatherhood Social Media: Facebook - https://bit.ly/DadCrossing  X - https://bit.ly/Dadcrossing  TikTok - https://bit.ly/DaDcrossing   Discord - https://bit.ly/Dadcrossing-Discord  Email:  Team@dadcrossing.com  Website: www.dadcrossing.com

This week’s Everyday Life episode starts out innocent enough with a simple question: “Do you have McDonald’s Monopoly?” 🍟🎩 What follows is a full-blown discussion comparing how the game works in the UK vs. the US — and let’s just say, it’s wildly different! That simple chat spirals into full-on dad mode, where we find ourselves comparing car running costs, home expenses, and all the little things that come with being a responsible adult (and occasional fast-food prize hunter). It’s an odd one, but a great one — full of laughs, comparisons, and that familiar blend of dad curiosity and life talk that makes this show what it is. #DadCrossing #EverydayLife #DadLife #ParentingPodcast #McDonaldsMonopoly #ParentingHumor #CarCosts #Adulting #FamilyLife #FunnyPodcast #RealDadTalk Social Media: Facebook - https://bit.ly/DadCrossing  X - https://bit.ly/Dadcrossing  TikTok - https://bit.ly/DaDcrossing   Discord - https://bit.ly/Dadcrossing-Discord  Email:  Team@dadcrossing.com  Website: www.dadcrossing.com

This week’s Dad Life episode was meant to cover a few topics… but once we started chatting about Picture Day and Saturday morning routines, there was no stopping us! We dive into all the Picture Day fun — comparing how it works in the UK vs. the US, and laughing about those classic “Chandler Bing” smiles kids pull when the camera flashes 📸😂. We talk outfit choices, school uniforms, and how every parent somehow forgets it’s today until five minutes before leaving the house. Then we move into Saturday mornings — from pancake flipping and gaming sessions to swimming lessons and food shopping, we cover it all. It’s a relaxed, funny, and totally relatable look at dad life in full weekend swing. #DadCrossing #DadLife #ParentingPodcast #PictureDay #ParentingHumor #SaturdayMornings #PancakeDad #SchoolUniforms #FamilyLife #ParentingChaos Social Media: Facebook - https://bit.ly/DadCrossing  X - https://bit.ly/Dadcrossing  TikTok - https://bit.ly/DaDcrossing   Discord - https://bit.ly/Dadcrossing-Discord  Email:  Team@dadcrossing.com  Website: www.dadcrossing.com

This week’s Everyday Life episode kicks off with another round of “Would You Rather”, and this one really tests our sweet tooth limits 🍬. Sean also drops a culinary dad joke so good (or bad?) that we can already hear the collective eye rolls from our better halves. 👀😂 From there, we catch up on everything we’ve been up to — soccer games, Dad Taxi duties, and the games we’ve been playing lately. Then we dive into a big topic for the week: the current state of the Xbox ecosystem. Is it still worth the price? Or are we reaching that tough crossroads where it might be time to step away? It’s a mix of laughs, gaming talk, and real dad reflections — the perfect midweek hangout. #DadCrossing #EverydayLife #DadLife #ParentingPodcast #GamingDads #XboxEcosystem #WouldYouRather #DadJokes #ParentingHumor #SoccerDad #RealDadTalk Social Media: Facebook - https://bit.ly/DadCrossing  X - https://bit.ly/Dadcrossing  TikTok - https://bit.ly/DaDcrossing   Discord - https://bit.ly/Dadcrossing-Discord  Email:  Team@dadcrossing.com  Website: www.dadcrossing.com 

This week’s Dad Life episode dives into the great technology gap — that hilarious and sometimes humbling experience of trying to explain our childhood gadgets to kids who carry more tech power in their pockets than NASA had in the ’90s. We talk about: 🎮 The consoles we grew up with — and the disbelief on our kids’ faces when we tell them loading a game used to take minutes (and sometimes a cassette tape!) 🎧 Explaining Walkmans, floppy disks, and dial-up internet to the iPad generation 📱 The pros and cons of modern tech — instant access to everything, but sometimes at the cost of patience, imagination, and face-to-face fun 👨‍👧‍👦 How we can bridge the gap, sharing nostalgia while helping our kids appreciate the tech they have today It’s a fun, reflective episode full of laughs, nostalgia, and a healthy dose of “back in my day…” energy. #DadCrossing #DadLife #ParentingPodcast #TechnologyGap #WalkmanToiPad #GamingDads #ModernParenting #NostalgiaTrip #TechThenVsNow #ParentingHumor

This week’s Everyday Life episode kicks off with a fun parenting “Would You Rather” — join in and share your thoughts with us! Nick fills us in on celebrating his 15th wedding anniversary with Mrs. Nick on a Bunco date night (congrats, you two! 🎉). We also discover that silverware might not be the best option when it comes to planning for the 16th gift… 🤔😂 Meanwhile, Sean shares his latest workout madness and his not-so-guilty pleasure involving a whole box of Fruit Loops and a Pyrex bowl. Hey, calories build muscles, right? 💪🥣 We round things off by chatting about school dinners and the age-old debate on taking kids out of school for holidays. Of course, it’s all wrapped up in the usual laughs, tangents, and dad banter you expect from us. #DadCrossing #EverydayLife #DadLife #ParentingPodcast #WeddingAnniversary #FruitLoops #ParentingHumor #FamilyLife #SchoolDinners #FunnyPodcast Social Media: Facebook - https://bit.ly/DadCrossing  X - https://bit.ly/Dadcrossing  TikTok - https://bit.ly/DaDcrossing   Discord - https://bit.ly/Dadcrossing-Discord  Email:  Team@dadcrossing.com  Website: www.dadcrossing.com 

This week’s Dad Life episode is all about the unpaid job every parent knows too well — running the Dad Taxi Service! We chat about: 🚕 The wildest, funniest, and most unexpected trips we’ve had chauffeuring the kids around 🎶 Whether we enforce strict car rules (no food, my music only, seatbelts ON) or if it’s complete chaos in the back seats 📻 Our ultimate Dad Taxi playlists — the songs that keep us sane, keep the kids entertained, or just make the ride a little easier From late-night pick-ups to snack wrappers stuffed in the seats, this episode is packed with relatable stories every parent can laugh (and groan) along with. #DadCrossing #DadLife #DadTaxi #ParentingPodcast #ParentingChaos #FamilyLife #TaxiDad #ParentingWins Social Media: Facebook - https://bit.ly/DadCrossing   X - https://bit.ly/Dadcrossing   TikTok - https://bit.ly/DaDcrossing    Discord - https://bit.ly/Dadcrossing-Discord    Email:  Team@dadcrossing.com   Website: www.dadcrossing.com 

This week’s Everyday Life episode has us back on our usual two-episode schedule, and it’s a fun one. Nick kicks things off by sharing his ongoing battle with stink bugs, which is starting to feel like he’s living in a real-world version of Grounded 2. Meanwhile, Sean has been out and about driving around helping family, before taking Friday to do what every dad dreams of — sitting in shorts, doing absolutely nothing. (Sometimes, you just need a day!) And because no episode is complete without a tangent, Sean turns the tables and asks Nick all about his showering habits — cue a conversation about minty fresh shower gel that will make you laugh harder than it should. It’s classic Dad Crossing: funny, random, and all about everyday dad life. #DadCrossing #EverydayLife #DadLife #ParentingPodcast #StinkBugs #Grounded2 #MintyFresh #FunnyPodcast #RealDadTalk Social Media: Facebook - https://bit.ly/DadCrossing  X - https://bit.ly/Dadcrossing  TikTok - https://bit.ly/DaDcrossing   Discord - https://bit.ly/Dadcrossing-Discord  Email:  Team@dadcrossing.com  Website: www.dadcrossing.com 

This week’s episode is a big one — at 50 minutes, we’re combining Everyday Life and Dad Life into a single, packed conversation. We kick things off with everything we’ve been up to lately, including an unexpected deep dive into elephant ears (the delicious kind you eat, not the animal’s!). Then we give our late-to-the-party thoughts on this month’s Nintendo Direct and share what we’ve been playing recently. To close things out, Nick takes a heartfelt moment to tell Sean to stop selling himself short — a lovely sentiment that reminds us all about the power of friendship and encouragement. It’s laughs, gaming chatter, dad updates, and a bit of warmth to wrap it up — the perfect blend of what Dad Crossing is all about. #DadCrossing #DadLife #ParentingPodcast #ElephantEars #NintendoDirect #GamingDads #EverydayDad #PodcastForDads #RealDadTalk Social Media: Facebook - https://bit.ly/DadCrossing  X - https://bit.ly/Dadcrossing  TikTok - https://bit.ly/DaDcrossing   Discord - https://bit.ly/Dadcrossing-Discord  Email:  Team@dadcrossing.com  Website: www.dadcrossing.com

This week’s Dad Life episode takes a nostalgic deep dive into the video games that shaped us as dads. From the classics that taught us patience (looking at you, Mario Kart rage-quits) to the co-op adventures that helped us bond with our kiddos, we explore how gaming has influenced the way we parent, problem-solve, and even handle life’s tantrums. We chat about: 🎮 Games that taught us perseverance and teamwork 😂 Hilarious rage-quit moments that mirror parenting meltdowns 👨‍👧‍👦 Titles we now share with our kids to pass on lessons (and laughs) 🕹️ How gaming has helped shape our values as modern dads It’s equal parts nostalgia, laughter, and real talk about what video games can teach us about fatherhood and patience. Social Media: Facebook - https://bit.ly/DadCrossing   X - https://bit.ly/Dadcrossing   TikTok - https://bit.ly/DaDcrossing    Discord - https://bit.ly/Dadcrossing-Discord    Email:  Team@dadcrossing.com   Website: www.dadcrossing.com 

This week’s Everyday Life episode kicks off with a friendly game of Sharks and Minnows that somehow turned into The Hunger Games: Part 2 — because of course it did! 🏹😂 Sean shares a nostalgic story about feeling sorry for his mum, remembering how it was like WrestleMania every day growing up with his brother. He also explains why he went 58 hours without eating (spoiler: it’s very on-brand for Sean) and how he can’t resist climbing to the highest point possible — whether in games or life. We round things off by checking in on our Robinhood investments, giving a little update on our current growth (or lack thereof!). It’s the usual mix of laughs, dad chaos, and life updates you know and love. Social Media: Facebook - https://bit.ly/DadCrossing  X - https://bit.ly/Dadcrossing  TikTok - https://bit.ly/DaDcrossing   Discord - https://bit.ly/Dadcrossing-Discord  Email:  Team@dadcrossing.com  Website: www.dadcrossing.com

This week’s Dad Life episode is all about having fun without breaking the bank. We swap stories, share dad hacks, and prove that making memories doesn’t always need to come with a hefty price tag. We chat about: 🍿 Sneaking snacks into the cinema (because who hasn’t?) 🎢 The best places in the UK & US to find deals on days out 🍔 Which restaurant apps give you the biggest savings 🛒 How supermarket apps can help cut costs on family treats 🎟️ Creative ideas for cheap days out that keep the kids happy and your wallet intact It’s all about being smart, resourceful, and finding ways to say yes to fun without worrying about the bill at the end. Social Media: Facebook - https://bit.ly/DadCrossing   X - https://bit.ly/Dadcrossing   TikTok - https://bit.ly/DaDcrossing    Discord - https://bit.ly/Dadcrossing-Discord    Email:  Team@dadcrossing.com   Website: www.dadcrossing.com 

This week’s Everyday Life episode is a proper catch-up after Sean’s week away on holiday. He gives the full lowdown on his time in County Durham—from family 4-wheeling adventures to plenty of long walks and downtime together. Meanwhile, Nick fills us in on what’s been going on with him and his family while Sean’s been away. From kids’ antics to gaming chatter, we share a long-overdue conversation full of laughs, dad life updates, and our usual mix of parenting chaos and geeky tangents. If you’ve missed the back-and-forth, this episode brings it all back. Social Media: Facebook - https://bit.ly/DadCrossing  X - https://bit.ly/Dadcrossing  TikTok - https://bit.ly/DaDcrossing   Discord - https://bit.ly/Dadcrossing-Discord  Email:  Team@dadcrossing.com  Website: www.dadcrossing.com

Nick and Sean sit down with Duane (aka "the Duke") to discuss his family's foster care journey — why they felt called to help, the licensing and home‑study process, and what it was like to take in placements during COVID. Duane shares honest stories about balancing three biological daughters with infants and older placements, and the emotional highs and lows that come with welcoming kids into your home. Listeners will hear practical tips and takeaways: the importance of training and home studies, available community resources, asking for respite and support, setting family boundaries, and first steps for anyone interested in fostering. This episode blends faith, real-life advice, and encouragement for dads considering foster parenting.

In this special Dad Crossing episode, Nicks sits down with his 11-year-old son Noah for a relaxed, wide-ranging conversation. They talk about school (Noah’s love of reading), sports and recess games like gaga ball, and their favorite teams and players. Noah also shares his favorite video games and their family Minecraft world, discusses food and restaurants he loves, and offers thoughtful advice for parents and siblings.    Happy Labor Day to those who celebrate!

This week’s Dad Life episode takes on a big, dicey topic: Paternity Pay. We dive into the differences between the US and UK systems, and ask the important question: should paternity leave and pay be brought into the modern world? As we move away from the old “1950s dad” model towards a more hands-on, present style of fatherhood, we believe dads should be supported so that we can support our partners too. We want to be clear — this isn’t about taking away from the incredible work that mothers do. It’s about recognising that modern dads want to do their fair share, and that families are stronger when both parents are given the chance to be there from the very beginning. It’s thoughtful, honest, and an important conversation we hope will resonate with parents everywhere. Social Media: Facebook - https://bit.ly/DadCrossing   X - https://bit.ly/Dadcrossing   TikTok - https://bit.ly/DaDcrossing    Discord - https://bit.ly/Dadcrossing-Discord    Email:  Team@dadcrossing.com   Website: www.dadcrossing.com 

That’s right — we’ve officially hit Episode 40! This week’s Everyday Life episode is packed with dad chaos, laughs, and catching up on what’s been going on in our worlds. We kick things off with Nick’s kiddos dueling like it’s The Hunger Games, before diving into some of the games we’ve been playing recently. Then it’s on to life updates: Nick’s crew are back in school which means the return of routines, and of course Noah changing his mind (again!) on his sweet treat of choice. Meanwhile, Sean is in full holiday prep mode, fresh from moving Jaia out of her uni residence for a few weeks and juggling all the family tasks that come with dad duty. It’s a milestone episode, and it’s full of the usual banter, laughs, and dad-life updates you’ve come to expect. Social Media: Facebook - https://bit.ly/DadCrossing  X - https://bit.ly/Dadcrossing  TikTok - https://bit.ly/DaDcrossing   Discord - https://bit.ly/Dadcrossing-Discord  Email:  Team@dadcrossing.com  Website: www.dadcrossing.com