Holy Shit! I'm A Dad

Holy Shit! I'm A Dad

Andy Thorn (Leftover Salmon) & Ross James (Phil Lesh & The Terrapin Family Band) offer their unique perspective as new fathers in an honest and often hilarious way. Each episode includes in depth discussions with other musical dads.

Episodes

December 21, 2021 77 mins

The dads get together just before the boys' first Christmas & are joined by Mihali of the band Twiddle.  Mihali shares what it's like to be outnumbered now that him and his wife have 3 kids!  He also discusses the importance of a good network of friends to help out while he's on tour or his wife is working. 

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The dads discuss how awesome things are getting and what it's like going out into the world with a baby.  This episode's guest, Ryan shares some heartfelt stories about his two daughters' incredible journeys so far.  Apologies for the audio quality not being quite up to our normal standard...life of a musician on the road...#recordinginhotelbathrooms.  Give us a follow on Instagram @holyshitimadadcast

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August 24, 2021 70 mins

The guys discuss the pros and cons of baby led weening and how overwhelming baby proofing the house feels.  Keller Williams also shares his thoughts on whether or not you should beat your children.  Which side do you think he's on?

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August 12, 2021 81 mins

Andy calls in from the road twice for today's episode.  Once from a bathroom & once from a moonshine still...ahhhh the kid friendly & glamorous life of a musician on the road.  The guys hear all about the wild ride that Jon and his wife had giving birth to their son Callum and how beautiful their life as a family is now.

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June 15, 2021 69 mins

The boys chat about a recent COVID scare...as if there isn't enough to worry about as a new dad! They also get loads of great advice and amazing stories from double girl dad & drummer extraordinaire, Joe Russo.

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June 8, 2021 75 mins

Ross & Andy talk about the terror new parents feel when their kids get sick. And Eric Krasno shares one of the best diaper blowout stories you'll ever hear.

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The guys get some advice and spirited stories from seasoned dad veteran, Vince Herman.  They talk about what has changed and what hasn't changed in the last 30 years...main thing, pay phones!  Andy & Ross also talk about what it's been like getting back into playing shows after becoming new dads.

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Ross & Andy discuss some of the ups and downs of the first couple months of fatherhood including the funniest circumcision story you've ever heard...that's right a funny circumcision story.  Then they catch up with their dad guru Paul Hoffman from the band Greensky bluegrass.

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