Category Archives: Parenting

59 Holiday Party Survival, Miss Universe vs. Miss America PLUS when to wash Daddy Pajamas



It’s the busiest part of the holiday season and Danny and Vinnie share their survival guide.   Vinnie discusses watching Miss Universe with his daughter and then they debate the differences between the two main pageants.   Who is hotter Miss Universe and MIss USA vs. Miss America?  Does it matter if the judges are male or female if they are both judging on looks?   The guys then switch to uncovering why we wash kids pajamas everyday when as adults we wear the same pair 5 days in a row.  Who’s right the kids or the dads?I

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58 The Elf Injury, Kid Toy Alerts and Recommendations



The Nerds were called in for a emergency Elf on the Shelf repair at Danny’s house.  Hear how he’s keeping the Elf alive and boys happy.   Vinnie share’s a quick thanksgiving injury before launching into his Holiday gift warning and must buy alert.  These dads debate the merits of fart toys and what is a must buy.   Danny attempts again to guess “What Did Vinnie Do” as he shares a recent exchange over flag football practice with Shane.

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57 Thanksgiving, Holiday Season Prep & Emilie Crash Landing



It’s Thanksgiving and Danny and Vinnie have tons to be thankful for.   Hear how these dads prepare to feast on Thanksgiving, how Danny got stuck in a closet during a competitive game of hide and go seek and what Vinnie did when Emilie got a pimple.   All this plus half-way through Emilie crashes the podcast after Vinnie unsuccessfully tries to get her to bed with youtube.  #UStoo

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56: Dad’s Take on School, Parental Leave, Hustle and Podcast Porn



So much happening so little time.   Vinnie share his story about how he fought to help keep his kids warm at school.   Moral of the story Dads – get involved.   The fellas give a big shout out to Alexis Ohanian a tech executive who is fighting to increase for the paid leave for all parents including Dads.    He also is leading to decrease the amount of Hustle Porn dudes are putting out there.    Vinnie discovers a new trend in Audio called Podcast Porn – is it real or is it fake?

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55 Disney in NY, Sideline Parenting and Do You Know?



It’s been a hot minute in the world of daddying and Danny and Vinnie are back to share what they have been up to.  From Disney Live in Jersey, a Halloween filled with Smartfood and Pringles to a losing effort on the soccer field, Danny and Vinnie discuss and dissect it all.  Hear Danny guess “What Did Vinnie Do?” and see if he can figure out “Do You Know Who is Everleigh Rose?” in a brand new segment is call “Do You Know” thanks to feedback from our fans.  Vinnie announces launch of new #ustoo campaign to support active fathers.

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54 School Hours, Halloween Prep, Netflix’s Election & More!



The Dads are back with a series of hot Fatherhood topics.   Hear Vinnie first give his quick take on the new Netflix series Election.   Than Danny and Vinnie debate California’s new law delaying the start of school for Middle and High Schoolers.  As it approaches Halloween they discuss what they go through in buying, preparing and getting ready for the Holiday.  Danny realizes he can’t be Fat Thor without a beer and beer belly.   The revisit the new segment What Did Vinnie Do?  this week focusing on getting Shane ready for his Flu Shot.

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53 Danny Survives a Death Scare, Halloween Decorating Begins and Vinnie Deals with an Emergent Pee Break



This week the fellas are back to catch up on lives and travels.  Danny returns from a quick family trip to Florida where he contracted an illness form his kids leading to a serious NYC medical scare…or so he thought.   Danny finds a lost spider web in his hair as they finish decorating and the fellas contemplate managing decorations with young kids.  The popular segment “What Did Vinnie Do” is back with a road trip challenge after Shane announces he has an emergency pee to make.    Fresh off a soccer game Vinnie continues to suffer from shins splints and is asking DSH Nations for tips.  All that and more in another episode of Dad So Hard

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52 – Dad So Hard After Dark, Back to Basics



The sun has set and the Dads are coming out at night for the first time to record the podcast.  Fresh off a parents soccer league team loss Vinnie shares his experience getting back in the game and working on getting in shape.    Vinnie shares an updated on his hormone therapy and transition from a man to a man.   Danny guess what punishment Vinnie exacted on Shane after he “wished” his dad was dead.   This episode is a classic DSH conversation.   Let us know what you think.  Shout outs to @ralph_mazz, @portsoccer @montaukbrewco.

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51 – Rock with Doc, Shane Bombs the Podcast



Danny and Vinnie start season 2 of DSH with a big episode featuring author, blogger, father of two and US Vet Doc Collins.  @PatriotHeartMedia on insta and www.patriotheartpress.com.  Author of the best-selling military romance novel 1300 Hours.   Vinnie’s son Shane pops by the recording the say hi and join in on the fun.

Hear these guys discuss topics ranging from co-parenting, naming and the all important, family “call sign” to be able to geo-locate your kids in a moments notice.   As always they share their wins and fails which include a pumpkin patch with no pumpkins and a pizza without dough.

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50 – We Turned 50! Carnival Time



Thank you for being on this journey with us.   Dad So Hard Nation has helped Danny and Vinnie reach a new milestone with 50 episodes!   This week they Dads are joined by their original partner in the podcast Daniel Brodsky who revisits the show and shares some of his favorite moments from the past 18 months.   Vinnie shares his experience as a Carnival Dad and the competition that takes place at the game booths.

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