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The Dads Must Be Crazy Ep.12: When the Wives Are Away

We're a day late this week after some technical difficulties at the Watercooler Studios. But we do have another episode. Craig's and Bobby's wives are away for the week, and so far it's been an adventure. It's official: our wives are superheroes. And so is Howie. So, how are we doing while we're holding down the fort and being overrun by children. Take a listen and you'll find out. And you'll hear a lot of background chatter as the kids end up playing behind us while we record.

Cast: Craig, Howie, Bobby

Running Time: 51 Minutes

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Thanks to Scott Leffler for the intro. 

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The Dads Must Be Crazy Ep. 11: Playdates and Guy Trips

We are on location this week from Howie's super secret lair. Think of it as possibly a playdate, because that was the subject this week after Craig extolled the virtues of reading rather than watching television and movies. We talked about our dislike of the word "playdate" and then talked about what our childhoods were like when it came to playing with friends. Of course, we strayed from the topic and went off in other directions. In the end, we decided that we should take a guys trip. We're looking for suggestions. You can send them to niagaraswatercooler@gmail.com.

Cast: Craig, Bobby, Howie

Running Time: 76 Minutes

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Thanks to Scott Leffler for the intro. 

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The Dads Must Be Crazy Ep. 10: The Neverending Story

We were supposed to talk about more pop culture and how our perception of it has changed since we became parents. Instead, we spend a good deal of time talking about raising kids in particular religions. Howie has an interesting situation between his religion and his wife's, and how it affects his children. Our kids, who used to listen to the same music as we do, have started to branch into their own musical tastes. They don't always jibe with ours.

Cast: Craig, Bobby, Howie

Running Time: 58 minutes

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Thanks to Scott Leffler for the intro. 

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The Dads Must Be Crazy Ep. 9: Pop Culture Father Figures

We start off this week by making a little fun of Craig with his new blood pressure medications. But it's fair play when Howie, who is the youngest, tells us he's been on them for several years. Then we move into the meat of the episode. Who are some of the fathers from television shows from our youth and from today who made great father figures? Who had messages to help their children become better people? We revisit some of our favorite shows from our youth as we ponder the subject. 

Cast: Craig, Bobby, Howie

Running Time: 55 Minutes

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Thanks to Scott Leffler for the intro. 

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The Dads Must Be Crazy Ep 8: Happy Birthday It's A Party

Happy birthday, Howie. Yes, it's his birthday and he's still not 40 yet. We talk about birthday parties when we were kids, and whether we really ever had any. Then we talk about what we do for our kids on their birthdays. These parties have changed quite a bit over the years. The debate over whether to give the guests gifts or not comes up. 

Cast: Craig, Bobby, Howie

Running Time: 53 minutes

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Thanks to Scott Leffler for the intro. 

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The Dads Must Be Crazy Ep. 6: School's Out Summer Vacation

Summer vacation is here. As we post this, the littlest of Craig and Bobby's kids are celebrating the last day of the school year. The older kids have been done since Friday, and so have all of Howie's. So, what do you do now that they're all home for the summer? Sleepovers and summer camps seem to be the highlights for most of the kids. What plans do you have for your kids while they're off for the summer? And we discuss the release of Toy Story 4. Just a little and no spoilers.

Cast: Craig, Howie, Bobby

Running Time: 52 minutes

 

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Thanks to Scott Leffler for the intro. 

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The Dads Must Be Crazy Ep. 5: Dad & Mom Taxi Service, Inc

This week we talk about carting our kids all over the place for their activities, whether they be dance, extracurricular school activities, or theater. We talk about this from our points of view, but please don't think that our wives aren't the most important cog in this whole taxi service. They definitely are. We also talk about board games and card games we play with the family. Howie's daughter sneaks in every once in awhile during this episode, and Bobby and Craig teach Howie about sun tea.

Cast: Craig, Howie, Bobby

Running Time: 50 minutes

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The Dads Must Be Crazy Ep. 4: Happy Father's Day

This week were supposed to talk about our dads, and we do get there. However, Howie takes us off on a tangent that consumes a big part of the show. We do talk a little about our dads, and our own lives as dads. And we talk about grilling and whether we've peaked as cool dads. Cargo shorts are not uncool, by the way. Happy Father's Day!

Cast: Craig, Howie, Bobby

Running Time: 64 minutes

 

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The Dads Must Be Crazy Ep. 3: Becoming Parents & Sibling Rivalry

This week's episode was supposed to be our stories about finding out our spouses were pregnant and our reactions, as well as the birth of our first child (or children in Craig's case). Instead, we start off completely off the rails and talk about being the oldest and sibling rivalry. We move on to budgeting for a family, hand me downs, and our first apartments. Then we get to talking about our original topic. It's all in good fun.

Cast: Craig, Howie, Bobby

Running Time: 60 minutes

 

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Thanks to Scott Leffler for the intro. 

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The Dads Must Be Crazy Ep. 2: Putting the Pop in Culture

The Dads talk about the movies and TV shows they aren't sure whether their kids should be watching yet, but they mostly talk about the movies they really like and why. There are some movies that they definitely won't let the children see just yet. While others may be ready for a viewing.

Cast: Craig, Howie, Bobby

Running Time: 60 minutes

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