⚠️ Trigger warnings: brief mentions of sexual assault, suicide, and miscarriage. 🎧 We’re back with something new! As one of the podcast producers, Yani suggested trying reactions to Reddit stories like "Am I the A**hole and similar threads. 💥 This episode features two dramatic tales—one about a staged meet-cute 💘 (a term unfamiliar to Dad 😂), and another involving a sibling feud 😤 that escalates into chaos 🔥. 👀 Join us as we unpack the drama, identify the red flags 🚩, and reflect on the twists and turns 🎢 of these captivating tales. 📚 Whether you’re here for the intrigue or just need a break from reality 🛋️, these Reddit stories promise to entertain 🎭 and astonish 🤯. 🎙️ Let’s dive in!

Spoiler Alert: We’re talking all about the movie Sinners. 🎟️ This almost became the movie night that never happened, thanks to Dad’s last-minute ticket purchase😅 We were this close to missing Sinners for another week… but we made it—and we’ve got thoughts. In this episode, we dive into the beautiful, magnetic world of Sinners, Ryan Coogler’s latest knockout. From jaw-dropping cinematography and a 🔥 soundtrack to deep cultural themes and that very interesting mid-credits scene — we’re breaking it all down. We get into standout performances (👋🏽 Michael B. Jordan plays two characters yall!), unexpected turns, and why Dad’s already calling this his favorite movie ever. So pull up, press play 🎧, and hang out with us for a convo that’s part deep dive, part shenanigans, and 100% Dumb Dialogue with Dad. Oh—and we also dropped an episode on A Different Man, so don’t miss the double feature 🎭🌀 #DumbDialogueWithDad #SinnersMovie #MovieReview #GenZvsMillennial #FamilyPodcast #PodcastVibes #VampireDrama #WunmiMosaku #HaileeSteinfeld #MichaelBJordan #RyanCoogler #MilesCaton #JackOConnell #JaymeLawson #OmarBensonMiller #DelroyLindo #LiJunLi #Yao #LolaKirke #BuddyGuy #Santikos

Spoiler Alert:  We discuss the movie A Different Man. 🎭 This one’s a little weird... We’re diving into A Different Man, where identity, transformation, and uncomfortable truths take center stage. Sebastian Stan does a lot 😳 and we’re here to unpack the strange, cringey, and thought-provoking moments. Expect deep takes, awkward laughs, and the usual chaos as we explore what it really means to reinvent yourself—and how far is too far? 🤯🌀 🍿 So grab your snack, brace yourself for some layered convo, and come hang with us as we try to make sense of this offbeat psychological ride. You might walk away seeing yourself (and others) a little differently... or just be really confused. Either way, we got thoughts!  Oh, and this is part of a doubleheader release, the other episode that was dropped is our thoughts about the movie Sinners.   #DumbDialogueWithDad #ADifferentMan #SebastianStan #MovieReview #GenZvsMillennial #PodcastVibes #FamilyPodcast #IdentityCrisis #WeirdCinema #BlerdApproved

Spoiler Alert: We talk about... well, all the Hunger Games movies again, to some extent but specifically about Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. We recorded this in January so forgive outdated references. 🎬 We’re back in Panem, y’all to wrap up our commentary on the Hunger Games movies—and this time with Aurie joins us for a bit 😍 We’re diving deep into The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes—talkin’ all things Coriolanus Snow (yes, that guy 😒), the mysterious Lucy Gray 🎤🐍, and the wild world of the early Hunger Games. Expect chaotic takes, character debates, Aurie's coughing and maybe a few “huh?” moments as we try to figure out what actually makes Snow tick 🧠💀 and where Lucy Gray really stands in all this. 🍿 So grab your snack stash, settle in, and get ready for some fun convo, fresh perspectives, and a few laughs along the way. You might even see the Hunger Games universe a little differently by the end… or not. Either way—we got thoughts! 😆 #DumbDialogueWithDad #HungerGames #LucyGray #CoriolanusSnow #FamilyPodcast #MovieReview #GenZvsMillennial #BalladOfSongbirdsAndSnakes #PodcastVibes #BlerdsUnite #PanemProblems

Spoiler Alert:  We talk about...well, all the Hunger Games movies to some extent. After a long break, we’ve got so much to catch up on! 🤗 Don’t forget, you can always see what we’re up to on Threads and Instagram 👉🏿 DumbDialogueWithDadPodcast.  This time, we’re diving headfirst into the Hunger Games: Mockingjay Parts 1 & 2! Spoiler alert: Part 1? Yeah... kinda snoozy 😴 (too gloomy, not enough action). But we do...fine talking about it. Part 2 is much better.   Dad mentions Star Wars because...well, he's a bit of a Blerd (Black Nerd).   So grab your favorite snack 🍿, hit play 🎧🏿, and come hang out with us here on Dumb Dialogue with Dad! 💙 #DumbDialogueWithDad #FamilyPodcast #HungerGames #Mockingjay #PodcastVibes #GenZvsMillennial #MovieReview #PodcastLife #Threads  

✌🏿 Hey friends, and happy holidays again! 🎄✨ We're feeling festive and generous so here's another reloaded and remastered episode of our Christmas 2023 vacation aboard the Disney Wish 🛳️ Special shoutout to our travel agent and Mom’s friend Linzi Felan for booking this trip.  Check her out on Instagram @linzi_destinationstoexplore and Facebook @Destinations to Explore with Linzi!  In this episode we talk about:   Our first-ever cruise experience 🌊Aurie's negotiation for early exams on the day we flew to Florida 📚Attempted to use Holiday Parties at Disney World for shorter lines 🎢Rain foiled plans at Hollywood Studios; saw Cirque De Soleil at Disney Springs instead 🎪Managed to enjoy short lines for rides at Magic Kingdom's Holiday Party the next day 🎠We even managed to get a boarding group for Tron 🏍️, the newest ride at Magic Kingdom 🏰Aurie was getting motion sickness on the ship 😵The food was great; Dad and Mom ate pizza with grapes on it🍽️Dad liked trivia, Mom liked the décor, and the girls liked the teen club, Vibe 🤓Spiderman called Mom Pretty Young Thing at dinner the first night 😄The girls wandered around the ship freely 🚢Watched some movies at the theaters 🎬🍿🎦Played some bingo and won exactly nothing 😅🎱We made some crew friends and Yani made friends with other teens at Vibe. Aurie did not. 🤷🏿‍♀️Shoutout to all the crew members, including our state room attendant, servers, and store attendants for taking care of us with exceptional service! 🌟 Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads: @dumbdialoguewithdad. And since this is a replay, ignore the part where we mention Twitter (or whatever it’s called now)—we’re not there anymore. ✌🏿 #DumbDialogueWithDad#DisneyCruise#MarvelMagic#CruiseLife#BlackPodcasters

✌🏿 Hey everyone, and happy holidays—whatever you celebrate this time of year! 🎄✨ Life has been life-ing, so no new episode this week. Instead, we’re bringing you a remastered re-release of the episode about our whirlwind travel chaos from December 2022. 🌀✈️ You might remember a certain airline (we won’t name names, but y’all know who we mean) having some major issues around that time... yep, we got caught in that mess. 😤 Our travel experience included:👉🏿 Multiple canceled flights 🚫✈️👉🏿 Standing in endless lines 🛑⏳👉🏿 Multiple rental cars 🚗💨👉🏿 Driving over 1,200 miles in just 2 days 🛣️💪🏿👉🏿 Disney World magic to top it all off 🏰✨ And, of course, this trip included Dad’s parents and brother, so we were extra motivated to salvage the journey. 💪🏿💼 In this episode, we also:🎭 Dive into Aurie’s hilarious version of the Seven Dwarfs.😵 Talk about both girls’ tired eyes playing tricks on them during the late-night drive from Palm Beach to Disney World.🕒 At 14:38, hear the girls groan about how long it felt like we had been recording. Big shoutout to United Airlines ✈️ for coming through in the clutch to get four exhausted people to the happiest place on Earth. 🙌🏿And another shoutout to Enterprise Car Rental 🚗 for saving the day with those rental cars! Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads: @dumbdialoguewithdad. And since this is a replay, ignore the part where we mention Twitter (or whatever it’s called now)—we’re not there anymore. ✌🏿   #DumbDialogueWithDad#FamilyAdventures#PodcastReplay#BlackPodcasters#ThemeParkAdventures

🎄 Hey everyone, and happy holidays! 🎅🏾 We’ll be back with a new episode soon, but we’re feeling nostalgic, so here’s an oldie-but-goodie 📼 where Aurie and Dad dive into the first 3 seasons of The Walking Dead. 🧟‍♂️ Spoiler alert if you haven’t watched yet! 👀 A quick heads-up 🛎️—this episode was originally recorded back in December 2022, so if you catch something outdated (like us mentioning our old Twitter handle 🐦), just roll with it. 😉 Enjoy! 🎧

Spoiler Alert:  We talk about the Hunger Games movies and the first book.   🎬 Welcome back to another thrilling episode of "Dumb Dialogue with Dad"! This time, Dad and Yani are diving headfirst into the action-packed world of Panem and revisit the first two Hunger Games movies, and trust us, it’s a wild ride! 🏹🔥 Join us as we chat about all sorts of stuff— from Katniss’s rebellious spirit 💥 to Peeta’s clever media tactics 🎙️. And of course, we can’t forget the unforgettable moments in the Capitol, the emotional twists, and those unique character names (we see you, Effie! 😉). We’ll share our thoughts, favorite characters, and the parts that truly tugged at our heartstrings (RIP Rue 😢). So, grab your bow and arrow, and let’s explore the captivating world of the Hunger Games together. You won’t want to miss it! 🎧🎤 #MayTheOddsBeEverInYourFavor #HungerGames #Panem #KatnissEverdeen #PeetaMellark #MovieReview #DystopianMovies #CapitolStyle #RueForever #FamilyPodcast #DumbDialogueWithDad

Part 2 of our summer shenanigans is here!  We’re catching up on some Japan details we missed in Part 1, giving you the highlights from our Hawaii trip 🌺, and sharing Yani’s first gymnastics qualification for Nationals in Minneapolis (aka Gymnastics City 2024)!  Yani also recounts her hilarious battle with what she swears was food poisoning. 😂 Plus, with Aurie stepping into a guest star role, Yani and Dad drop some hints about the next episode—let’s just say, an Academy of Umbrellas might be involved! ☂️🎓 But don’t worry—you haven’t heard the last of Aurie! 😉   And for the details about Hawaii that we didn't get into in this episode, check out our classic episode about The Aloha State here: Stuff About Hawaii | Season 3 | Episode 21 | Dumb Dialogue with Dad   Follow us on Threads, Instagram, and Facebook where we are @dumbdialoguewithdad!   #SummerShenanigans #TrampolineAndTumbling #GymnasticsCityUSA2024#HawaiiHighlights #JapanAdventures #DumbDialogueWithDad #PodcastFun

This episode is all about our summer shenanigans—well, part of them, anyway! We’re kicking off a two-part series, starting with Aurie’s epic Sweet 16. 🎉 Think first car excitement 🚗, the chaos of passing that driver’s test 🚦, and her unforgettable adventure in Japan (she washed clothes in a bathtub, y'all! 🛁). From culture shock to dealing with a not-so-great flight crew on the return flight, we’re diving into it all. ✈️   Stay tuned for Part 2, where we’ll dive into what the rest of us were up to while Aurie was exploring Japan—think beach vibes in Hawaii 🌺—and our trip to Minneapolis, home of Gymnastics City USA 2024!  Oh, and here’s a heads-up: Aurie’s stepping back as a regular co-host after this series, but she’ll still pop in now and then. Don’t worry—you haven’t heard the last of her! 😉 Follow us on Threads, Instagram, and Facebook @dumbdialoguewithdad! #SummerAdventures #Sweet16 #JapanTrip #FamilyPodcast #HawaiiVibes #GymnasticsCityUSA #TeenLife #DumbDialogueWithDad #PodcastLife

SPOLIER ALERT:  This episode has discussion about the most recent 4 Planet of the Apes movies.In this episode, we're diving into the world of the Planet of the Apes, focusing on the latest movie, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. Why? Because Dad and Yani enjoyed these movies and couldn't wait to talk about them. Aurie, on the other hand, wasn’t a fan, so she decided to sit this one out—again.We cover the last four films: Rise, Dawn, War, and Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. Dad and Yani share how they got hooked on the series and chat about characters like Caesar, Koba, and the mysterious Proximus Caesar. Expect plenty of laughs, some serious moments, and deep dives into character arcs and favorite scenes.And don’t miss Dad's hilarious glitch at the end when he tries to get Yani to rank the movies. Join us for a fun and thoughtful conversation about apes, humans, and everything in between. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just curious, this episode has something for everyone.

In this episode, we discuss Ghostbusters Afterlife and Ghostbusters Frozen Empire.  Why?  Because Dad and Yani enjoyed them and wanted to talk about them. Aurie did not so she sat this one out.  A discussion about the real meaning of “Good/Bad Movies” happens.  Dad is also rusty at this podcasting thing and Yani points it out.  Yani gives an impressive and detailed analysis of which movie she likes the most.  Dad also goes on a zombie, Hunger Games, and Star Ware tangent for reasons but somehow, he ties it back to the topic at hand.  It feels good to be back….”casting makes us feel good…”.   

New episodes coming soon...ish.   Until then, here's a throwback to our 3rd episode to commemorate Juneteenth where we discuss this very important day in history.   #Juneteenth #Podcast 

We know, it's been a while, but we would've released this episode sooner 😅. However, the audio was bad, so we bought a new mic 🎤 and recorded it again. The good thing is the initial recording was so long that we would have had to split it into 2 parts, but we put this one together in a reasonable amount of time so it will be just 1 episode 🎉. Now that we got that out of the way, this episode is all about our December vacation on the Disney Wish, Mickey’s newest ship.  Shoutout to our travel agent and Mom’s friend Linzi Felan for booking our trip.  Check her out on Instagram @linzi_destinationstoexplore and Facebook @Destinations to Explore with Linzi!  In this episode we talk about:   Our first-ever cruise experience 🌊 Aurie's negotiation for early exams on the day we flew to Florida 📚 Attempted to use Holiday Parties at Disney World for shorter lines 🎢 Rain foiled plans at Hollywood Studios; saw Cirque De Soleil at Disney Springs instead 🎪 Managed to enjoy short lines for rides at Magic Kingdom's Holiday Party the next day 🎠 We even managed to get a boarding group for Tron 🏍️, the newest ride at Magic Kingdom 🏰 Aurie was getting motion sickness on the ship 😵 The food was great; Dad and Mom ate pizza with grapes on it🍽️ Dad liked trivia, Mom liked the décor, and the girls liked the teen club, Vibe 🤓 Spiderman called Mom Pretty Young Thing at dinner the first night 😄 The girls wandered around the ship freely 🚢 Watched some movies at the theaters 🎬🍿🎦 Played some bingo and won exactly nothing 😅🎱 We made some crew friends and Yani made friends with other teens at Vibe. Aurie did not. 🤷🏿‍♀️ Shoutout to all the crew members, including our state room attendant, servers, and store attendants for taking care of us with exceptional service! 🌟 Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads @dumbdialoguewithdad.  Or don’t.  We’re not your parents.  We had to let Twitter or whatever it’s called go.  Too toxic.

Hey yall!  Be on the lookout for a new episode dropping February 12th where we talk about our December 2023 vacation!  In the spirit of that new episode, here's a throwback to our travel shenanigans from December 2022.  Let's just say our December 2023 travel was better...   In this episode, we talk about our traveling adventures during the holidays.  Yes, we got wrapped up in the travel woes from that one airline that shall remain nameless (but yall know who we mean).  Let’s just say our travel experience included multiple flights cancelled, standing in lines, multiple rental cars, driving over around 1200 miles in a 2-day span, and Disney World.  Not to mention, this was a trip with Dad’s parents and brother, so we were incentivized to try and make the most of the trip.  We also discuss Aurie’s version of the Seven Dwarfs for some reason, both girls talk about their tired eyes that played tricks on them on the late-night drive from Palm Beach to Disney World, and at the 14:38 mark, the girls lament on how it feels like we had been recording longer.  Shout out to United Airlines for getting 4 tired people to the happiest place on Earth in a clutch.  Also, shout out to Enterprise Car Rental.  We used yall more in a week than we ever had previously, but yall were there when we needed you.     Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads @dumbdialoguewithdad.  Or don’t.  We’re not your parents.  And since this is a replay of an old episode, disregard the part that says we're on Twitter, or whatever they call it now.  We are not there anymore.

Disclaimer:  We are not members of SAG-AFTRA or the WGA.  We just some regular people that like to talk about stuff so if we get something incorrect, our bad. Spoiler Alert:  The girls talk about Tlou. In this episode, we talk about the Hollywood Strikes.  The WGA strike is over, but the SAG AFTRA strike lingers on, so we rant about it.  We provide some facts, and some opinions.  We even totally contradict ourselves halfway into the episode because we wanted to be extra cautious.  But turns out, its ok to mention the names of struck work, just not cool to review, big up, or otherwise promote struck work.  So, most of the episode, we don’t mention names of struck work but later we do…yall, just listen and you’ll see what I mean. Dad, as he does, goes down memory lane and Aurie, as she does, tries to call him old.  But the turntables…uh…turn because Mom, whom we love, was pregnant with Aurie so she can’t really say Dad is old in this case.  Ur internet mom ash (@urinternetmomash) and Kurt Yue (@ActingCareerCenter) helped us get our facts together. Also, Aurie uses bread to make a surprisingly well thought out analogy about the strike.  She was hungry…  Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads @dumbdialoguewithdad.  Or don’t.  We’re not your parents.  We had to let Twitter or whatever it’s called go.  Too toxic.

Yall...we have been extremely busy with school starting and other family activities.  We'll be back soon with new Stuff but to celebrate a year in our new construction home, here's a deep cut on our episode about moving... Spoiler Alert:  There is some discussion about Stranger Things 4…if you haven’t seen it, watch it before listening to this.  We move…a lot.  Like, a lot a lot.  In fact, we just moved again in 2022 into what we now can wholeheartedly say is our Forever Home.  But there is a story to tell on how we got here, so in this episode, Dad tells a looooong story that goes back to 2012…no, 2007.  Fortunately, it is pertinent exposition to the episode so please don’t get mad because he talks for a while.  Nonetheless, we move so much that we refer to previous houses as “old house, old old house, old old old house, and old old old old house.  There was even a 4-month stint in a great (but small) apartment (and a hotel for a week) between houses in 2018 due to building delays. Plus, the girls talk about their adventures with food during this last move, but let it be known that they ate EVERY SINGLE DAY. Shout out to M&M Home Solutions for being the dopest contractors and working with us on projects across 3 houses now and will do more work in this one. And shoutout Highland Homes who built this beautiful new home.  Special thanks to Thea Harrison, Patti Conlin, Ryan Rodriguez, and Tanner Sorenson.  We appreciate them for getting us in this beautiful home.   

DISCLAIMER:  This episode was recorded earlier in the summer so some real-world references may be a little outdated... SPOILER ALERT:  We discuss the Scream franchise... In this episode, we round out our series on the Scream franchise and discuss the last 2 installments.  Aurie thought Scream 6 was just mid because it did not have Neve Campbell, among other reasons that she lays out during the episode, but Dad and Yani think it's one of the best of the series.   Plus, Aurie presents the Flannel Theory, the idea that every Ghostface wears flannel at some point.  Somehow, the girls insert commentary about In the Heights, specifically about Melissa Barrera (Sam from Scream 5 & 6) and how they were not fans of her in that movie, but really like her in the Scream movies.  Aurie also feels the same way about Sheriff Judy as she does about the whole show Loki (go back and listen to that episode for her scathing opinion).  And we have a quick discussion about how Woodsboro Hospital is poorly managed.       Shoutout to the Dead Meat YouTube Channel and their infamous Kill Counts.  We're big fans...especially Yani.    Follow us on Threads, Instagram and Facebook @dumbdialoguewithdad We are no longer on Twitter...or X... or whatever yall call it now.

Spoiler Alert:  We talk about the Scream franchise, especially Scream 4. In this episode, we talk about Scream 4.  A big part of the discussion is how Scream 4 doesn’t really fit well in the franchise.  It sort of just stands on its own.  Important to note that Dad watched a bootleg copy of it in 2011 while deployed and was not a fan initially.  Neither was Yani.  Aurie still isn’t thrilled about it.  Nonetheless, it is part of the franchise and it’s actually not the worst of the franchise, at least according to us.  But we believe that Scream 4 is in a weird space where you can watch it and only it before watching Scream 5 and 6, but at the same time you could watch Scream 1-3, skip 4, and go straight to Scream 5.  Not confusing at all right?     Also, for some reason, we can’t remember Jill’s boyfriend in Scream 4 and are too lazy to look it up.  We also struggle with Rory Culkin’s name and go on an interesting what-if tangent.      Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @dumbdialoguewithdad and Twitter (for now) @Dumb_ Dialogue.