Why do people get mad at meteorologists when it snows? Why do restaurants think potato chips are an acceptable substitute for fries? And did James Cameron just remake the same Avatar movie again?In Episode 293 of Irritable Dad Syndrom...

In this episode of Irritable Dad Syndrome, the comedy podcast about dads, parenting, pop culture, and confidently bad opinions, Mike and Darin once again prove there are no guardrails. The conversation somehow starts with the disturbing ...

Everyone remembers Hills Department Store — but not accurately.In this episode of Irritable Dad Syndrome, Mike and Darin revisit childhood retail nostalgia, what Hills was actually like, and why people rewrite memories of the st...

It’s the first episode of 2026, and Irritable Dad Syndrome starts the year exactly how you’d expect: arguing about food, bodily discomfort, and whether belts are a requirement for civilized society.Mike opens the show in an unus...

This is the final episode of 2025, and instead of running a repeat, Irritable Dad Syndrome closes out the year with a brand-new compilation episode — introduced by Dave Lay, filling in while Mike and Darin take a brief ho...

Mike and Darin kick off the holiday season with a special Christmas episode hosted by Dave Lay, featuring brand-new holiday stories mixed with classic IDS Christmas moments from years past.The episode opens with one of Darin’s all...

Black Friday marketing has officially gone too far.Sometimes the funniest things in life are the ones you never actually stop to investigate — like a roadside business that proudly advertises Frank’s Deer Urine.In this epis...

Thanksgiving may be over, but Irritable Dad Syndrome is still arguing about it — and this time, the real controversy isn’t turkey… it’s bacon.In Episode 286, Mike and Darin recap their Thanksgiving adventures, including multiple...

This episode of Irritable Dad Syndrome, the comedy podcast about dads and parenting chaos, centers on ambition, poor planning, and extremely low odds of success. Mike and Darin share stories about moments when optimism wildly outpaced re...

In this episode of Irritable Dad Syndrome, the comedy podcast that thrives on long-running bits and ridiculous storytelling, Mike and Darin continue the ongoing saga of Crickett and Tabbs. What starts as a simple narrative quickly...

Moose look calm. Moose are not calm.In this episode of Irritable Dad Syndrome, Mike and Darin explain why moose are secretly terrifying, wildly unpredictable, and far more dangerous than their relaxed appearance suggests. What s...

Some people squeeze toothpaste from the middle. Others crush bread like it owes them money.In this episode of Irritable Dad Syndrome, Mike and Darin debate everyday habits people defend far too passionately. It’s observational c...

This week on Irritable Dad Syndrome, the comedy podcast about dads and pop culture, Mike and Darin share tales of airport mishaps, unintentionally rude encounters, and memorable discussions about Johnny Carson. With laugh-filled travel...

In this hilarious installment of Irritable Dad Syndrome, the comedy podcast for parents and pop culture lovers, Mike and Darin explore whether a gas grill has supernatural powers, reveal surprising celebrity crushes, and debate the une...

Celebrate five years of hilarity with the best of episode from Irritable Dad Syndrome, the comedy podcast about dads, parenting, and pop culture. This collection revisits unforgettable moments including cargo shorts debates, o...

 This episode of Irritable Dad Syndrome, the dad humor and comedy podcast, packs in laughs with stories about school paddling, crinkle-cut french fries, mysterious late night calls, and one man’s dream of becoming a Dorito flavor ...

In this special encore episode of Irritable Dad Syndrome, the comedy podcast about dads, parenting, and pop culture, Mike’s elaborate graduation party prank takes center stage — along with Darin’s unforgettable Uber mishap in the Windy...

 This wildly entertaining episode of Irritable Dad Syndrome — the comedy podcast for dads and pop culture fans — finds Mike and Darin dissecting Chick-fil-A drive-through oddities, sharing inventive (and questionable) ideas on dog...

 In this episode of Irritable Dad Syndrome, the comedy podcast about parenting and pop culture, Mike and Darin share hilarious takes on how to navigate watching Game of Thrones with kids, misunderstand classic movies like...

 On this quick-paced episode of Irritable Dad Syndrome, the dad humor and pop culture comedy podcast, Mike and Darin once again veer into the bizarre and the hilarious. From stories about stealing baseballs without going viral to ...

 This week on Irritable Dad Syndrome, the comedy podcast that blends dad humor and pop culture, Mike and Darin explore an eclectic mix of anecdotes — including concert dance lessons, questionable medical theories involving aliens,...

This episode is built for the morning commute — because we’ve learned a lot of you listen while driving to work, walking the dog, or pretending to be productive at the gym. So we say: good morning… and then immediately derail into absolute nons...

This episode of Irritable Dad Syndrome welcomes special guest Mark Malkoff, host of the Inside Late Night podcast and creator of the long-running Carson Podcast, a show dedicated to the legacy of Johnny Carson ...

This episode of Irritable Dad Syndrome features stand-up comedian Georgia Warder, who joins Mike and Darin for a funny and surprisingly thoughtful conversation about how comedians are made.Georgia shares stories about gro...

In this episode of Irritable Dad Syndrome, Mike and Darin prove that no topic is too small to turn into a full-blown debate — especially when it involves food, grocery stores, and everyday life frustrations.What starts as a disc...