The Murder Man is back! 💀 Jared sits down with Colt Killbane to talk about his evolution in the ring, working with Ozark Mountain Wrestling, facing Moose, and some truly wild fan and backstage stories. From cigars and video games to heartfelt moments about Kevin Nykiel, this episode delivers laughs, grit, and the Dad Joke of the Week!

This week on If You Give A Dad A Podcast, Jared sits down with the powerhouse himself — Tyler Mane. You’ve seen him as Sabretooth in X-Men, Michael Myers in Rob Zombie’s Halloween, and even squaring off with The Rock in The Scorpion King. Now he’s here to talk about his journey from the ring to the big screen — and everything in between. From the ring to Hollywood, from monsters to mutants, Tyler Mane truly proves he’s Larger Than Life.

Living the Nightmare with Kevin J. Redzinski Freddy Krueger like you’ve never heard him before. Actor Kevin J. Redzinski shares behind-the-scenes stories from A Nightmare on Elm Street 4 and his time wearing the glove as Freddy in Freddy’s Nightmares. Horror fans won’t want to miss this one.

Jared chats with Johnny Huang, creator of Bell County Comic Con, and returning guest Billy from Zeo to Hero! From Ninja Turtles and touring with Vanilla Ice to working with Chuck Norris and building a convention from the ground up—this episode is packed with stories you don’t want to miss.

Episode 170 – Finding the Story (with Kevin Mellon) Kevin Mellon — director of Marvel/Hulu’s Hit Monkey and comic book creator — joins me for a conversation that jumps right in. We talk writers vs. artists, the parallels to TV, AI as a tool, Kansas City BBQ, toys, and more. Plus, a surprise guest makes an appearance you won’t want to miss.

This week I’m joined by my friend Ben, aka Baker Ranger, host of the Technical Difficulties Podcast and fellow member of the Zeo to Hero Podcast Network! We dive into his creative mashups, including his viral Dr. Evil “Shark with Freakin’ Laser Beams” turned Power Ranger Zord — complete with merch, a custom coin, and even a helmet in the works. Along the way we geek out about Power Rangers, fandom, and the fun of bringing wild ideas to life. It’s a lighthearted, nerdy conversation between friends that Power Ranger fans won’t want to miss!

Part 2 of No Plastic, Just Real Talk with Colin Cunningham dives into Preacher (Ruth Negga, Betty Buckley, Joseph Gilgun), Colin’s ability to “shape-shift” into characters, Hollywood realities, faith, reincarnation, family, aliens, AI, and dad jokes.

Part 1 of No Plastic, Just Real Talk with Colin Cunningham covers authenticity, what happened between him and Buckwald Talent Agency, adjusting to movie sets, his experience on Horizon, his role in He Never Left, and more—including Breaking Bad and American Horror Story.

Comic creator Cullen Bunn (Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe, Harrow County, The Sixth Gun) returns for The Pages of Bunn! We talk Deluge, branding, community, inspiration, Power Rangers, and wrap it up with the Dad Joke of the Week.

Jeremy Haun is back! We talk about his role at Ignition Press, The Beauty heading to FX with Ryan Murphy, the Ignition Press store at SDCC, and his new podcast Curious Haunts.

Theme/Promo for 2025. With a taste of a few of the guests this last year had!  Townsend Coleman (TMNT Michaelangelo) Jason Douglas (DBS Lord Beerus) Airica Demia (Indie Wrestler) Nick from Original Geek (Writer) Eric from Original Geek (Artist) Larry Brantley (Wishbone/ MHA Spinner) Jeremy Haun (Comic Writer/Artist) Anna Ray (Indie Wrestler) Cullen Bunn (Comic/Horror writer) Josh Martin (DBZ Majin Buu) Burt Cameron with Dennis (Indie Wrestler & his puppet) Check it out!!

“Prime Time” Dontae Smiley joins the show to talk wrestling, ring IQ, favorite feuds, and the mindset that helps him change the temperature of the room. We even touch on his music and CrossFit for a full look at the man behind the moves.

From the toy aisle to breaking pop culture news — Daniel Villanueva, a.k.a. The Legacy of Nerd, joins me for a conversation packed with fandom and insider stories. We talk Power Rangers, that documentary that’s still making waves — and how trusted sources say parts of the story are still untold. Daniel shares his biggest moments from SDCC 2025, what it’s like to break news before anyone else, and his favorite celebrity interviews. In the closer, Nick and I break down SummerSlam and Nick gives his take on the Spider-Man manga Fake Red. If you’re into toys, conventions, and behind-the-scenes stories from one of fandom’s most trusted voices, this is the episode for you.

Power Rangers star Adam Tuominen (Crimson Thunder Ranger) joins Jared for his first-ever solo long-form interview. They talk acting, Ninja Storm, working with Daniel Radcliffe, stage life, and more. Plus, tired-dad talk with Nick about PS5 gaming, a children’s book review, and future guest teases.

Ep. 162 – Growing Up With Smallville (with Colin Bass) Colin Bass returns to If You Give A Dad A Podcast to join Nick and Jared for a nostalgic deep dive into the first two seasons of Smallville! From Clark Kent’s early days in Smallville to Lex Luthor’s slow descent into villainy, we’re talking about what made this show such a huge part of our generation’s superhero journey. In the closer, we give a spoiler warning before diving into thoughts on the new Superman movie. Nick brings back another edition of In The Stacks with Nick, reviewing My Son Is A Murderer by Spencer Guerrero. We also share some fun weekend stories, Jared reflects on the Ozark Mountain Wrestling tribute show for Kevin Nikel (aka Ivan Warsaw), and we wrap it all up with the return of the Dad Joke of the Week.

This week on If You Give a Dad a Podcast, Nick sits down with artist and musician Jason Turner for a creative deep-dive into the world of comic cons, sketchbooks, music, and more. Jason shares stories from the convention circuit, talks about his journey from early sketches to professional gigs, and gives us insight into his work on The Ripper Gene and his music releases. In the closer, Jared joins Nick to share their spoiler-free thoughts on James Gunn’s new Superman movie, recap Saturday Night Main Event, review a new indie book in In the Stacks with Nick, and Jared pays tribute to Kevin Nikel — also known to wrestling fans as Ivan Warsaw — a beloved local wrestler, friend of the podcast, and guest during the show’s first year, who recently passed away.

Episode 160 – Cartoons & Country Music (with Scott Innes) From voicing Scooby-Doo, Shaggy, and Popeye to winning a CMA award and hosting a hit radio show—Scott Innes has done it all. In this episode, Scott shares his journey through voice acting, music, and broadcasting, along with the life lessons that shaped him—like the mindset that “those who don’t ask, don’t eat.” We also dive into his latest venture: Cajun Con, a brand-new convention he’s creating to celebrate pop culture and community. It’s a fun, inspiring, and nostalgic conversation filled with laughs and real talk. In the closer, Nick and I chat about the new comic coming soon from Jeremy Haun, the upcoming Superman movie (and our plans to see it), and in this week’s In the Stacks with Nick, he reviews a book by past guest Cullen Bunn. We also reflect on what it’s like being two tired dads trying to podcast after long weeks—because sometimes, words are hard.

This week on If You Give a Dad a Podcast, Nick sits down for a chillingly insightful chat with horror author Mike Bockoven! Best known for his breakout novel FantasticLand, Mike dives deep into the story’s origins, its documentary-style format, and the real-life psychology behind the horrors that unfold. The two also talk about his upcoming novel Come Knocking, their shared backgrounds in journalism, and what it means to write stories that stick with people long after the last page. Mike even teases details about his next project and shares some of his biggest horror influences. Nick and Mike bond over the writer’s journey — from newsrooms to nightmares — in a candid, casual conversation you won’t want to miss. Later in the show, Jared rejoins Nick for the closer, where they break down WWE’s Night of Champions, their (unfortunately missed) trip to Animeverse Fest KC, Fallout fandom, and the debut of the brand-new “In the Stacks with Nick” segment!

This week, I’m joined by creator Aaron Coney to dive into the origin and evolution of Phantom Force, the bold new indie comic redefining what a hero story can be. We talk about the inspiration behind the series, the dual-story structure, his collaboration with Blake Foster, and the world-building that sets this universe apart from anything that came before it. Aaron shares how Phantom Force pays tribute to legacy while forging its own mature, cinematic path—and what it took to bring it all to life. After the interview, Nick joins me for a brand-new In the Stacks with Nick, where he breaks down the book FantasticLand by Mike Bockoven. We also chat about upcoming events, a few big announcements for the show, and some behind-the-scenes updates you won’t want to miss.

It’s Morphin’ Time on IYGADAP! This week, I’m joined by Joshua Moore, author of Morphenomenal: How the Power Rangers Conquered the World. We go full fan mode as we dive into the legacy of the Power Rangers—from the toys that filled our childhood shelves to the seasons and storylines that shaped the franchise. Whether you’re Team Tommy or a sucker for the Zords, this episode is packed with nostalgia, geeky goodness, and some serious Ranger love. But that’s not all... Stick around after the interview for the debut of our brand-new segment: Nick Reviews Other People’s Stuff—because of course he has opinions. And we close things out by airing some grievances about the most recent WWE PLE. Buckle up—this one’s morphin’ into all kinds of awesome!