Dad Lounge Podcast
Sam, Little Matt, Lance, & Big Matt—4 dads, rocking their own flavor of fatherly goodness! If you're into puns that make you groan, advice that’s 50% wisdom and 50% grill smoke or wanna hear stories that start with “Back in my day…”, we’ve got you covered!
Episodes
The dads roll back into the Lounge with a tight, punchy episode—Sam and Little Matt holding it down after an unexpected week off. Big Matt was out due to sickness!
They kick things off with pure joy: Scrubs is officially back. New episodes. New energy. Same heart. The guys run through their favorite one‑liners, the classic moments that still hit, and why this revival actually has a shot at being just as good as the original run....
This week, the dads tackle a three‑course meal of classic dad content: petty annoyances, yard work, and the invisible labor of fatherhood—a balanced diet.
Segment 1: Pet Peeves (a.k.a. “Why Are Kids Like This?”)
Sam, Little Matt, and Big Matt kick things off by diving into the everyday frustrations that unite dads everywhere.
- Why do kids shrug like confused NPCs while you’re literally explaining the thing they’re confused about
-...
Part 2: Navigating Loss, Love, and Family Strength
Part Two shifts into a deeply meaningful conversation as Sam shares the emotional weekend his family faced: saying goodbye—for now—to their beloved basset, Addison. She lived a long, full life, and Sam opens up about balancing his own grief with the responsibility of guiding his sons through theirs. It’s a conversation about love, compassion, and the quiet strength parents summon wh...
Part 1: The Great Earwig Mystery & Other Dad Shenanigans
This part of the episode kicks off with a musical mystery that has haunted Sam for nearly six years.
All he had was a three‑second memory—just a lonely little “Hip‑hip…” floating around his brain like a dad trying to remember why he walked into the garage.
After years of humming, guessing, and probably annoying everyone within a 20‑foot radius, the truth finally emerged:
...
🎉 Happy New Year from the Dad Lounge! 🎉
Sam, Lance, and Big Matt kick off the year by looking back at how their New Year’s celebrations have… evolved. Once upon a time, these guys were closing down parties in their 20s. Now? They’re closing their eyes at 10:47 PM and setting an alarm to wake up just in time to see the ball drop. Growth comes in many forms.
🍻 A Serious Moment in the Lounge
The conversation shifts to drinking—spe...
This week on Dad Lounge: Christmas Chaos & Holiday Hijinks!
The whole Dad Squad—Sam, Little Matt, Lance, and Big Matt—manages to jingle all the way into the Lounge for an episode that’s mostly about Christmas… because with dads, nothing stays on track for long.
The guys unwrap:
- Their childhood Christmas traditions (some sweet, some questionable)
- The traditions they’ve carried into adulthood
- And the brand-new traditions t...
This episode of Dad Lounge delivers a mix of sports frustrations, snow day nostalgia, and the realities of parenting—like kids hijacking Spotify playlists with Spidey and Bluey songs!
The dads swap stories about family shows and movies that connect generations, laugh through technical glitches, and dive into quirky fan theories from The Jetsons to Ted Lasso. It’s a laid‑back, funny, and relatable conversation that captures the c...
Join Sam, Little Matt, Lance, and Big Matt in a funny and competitive Thanksgiving episode of the Dad Lounge podcast.
In this five-round Thanksgiving Draft, the dads battle it out to create the ultimate holiday meal lineup, choosing from one main dish, two sides, a dessert, and a cherished Thanksgiving tradition.
There's a random draft order, questionable strategies, plenty of trash talk, and unexpected twists as they vie...
Cue dramatic music… It’s been a minute (or a few hundred thousand dad jokes) since the Lounge last cracked open its doors. But after a fresh coat of paint, a rebrand, and probably a few arguments over font choices, Dad Lounge is officially in business!
Sam, Lance, and Big Matt—armed with scissors, swagger, and probably snacks—cut the ceremonial ribbon and kicked off the maiden voyage of the newly dadified Lounge. There was laughter....
We are getting some FANTASTIC guests who like to go and give us so much content that we make TWO parts out of them! Last time, it was Ray Hartjen, and now it's soap opera actress, podcast host, QVC guest host, and beauty/image/lifestyle expert for national TV & radio, Andy Paige!
Andy hung out with Sam & Matt and just shot the breeze! From growing up in the south, watching college football, meetin...
We are getting some FANTASTIC guests who like to go and give us so much content that we make TWO parts out of them! Last time, it was Ray Hartjen, and now it's soap opera actress, podcast host, QVC guest host, and beauty/image/lifestyle expert for national TV & radio, Andy Paige!
Andy hung out with Sam & Matt and just shot the breeze! From growing up in the south, watching college football, meetin...
Richey was out, but we had backup! Lance Howell, a.k.a. The Dad Dork, fills in!
**This is Part 2 because episode was so FULL, we needed to split it into two parts! Part 2 will be out later this week (Friday is the target date)**
The guys are joined by author, Ray Hartjen! Ray co-wrote "Imaculate: How the Steelers saved Pittsburgh," and was a fantastic dude to hang out with!
Questio...
After a hiatus, Sam & Matt are back in the Lounge!
Richey was out, but we had backup! Lance Howell, a.k.a. The Dad Dork, fills in!
**This is Part 1 because episode was so FULL, we needed to split it into two parts! Part 2 will be out later this week (Friday is the target date)**
The guys are joined by author, Ray Hartjen! Ray co-wrote "Imaculate: How the Steelers saved Pittsburgh," and was a fantastic dude to hang out wi...
June 23, 2020, Sam's mom, Rosemary (Rosie) joined the guys, and shared things from Sam's past, her past, and the gentle kindness Sam grew up with, and the sense of humor that Sam displays, many times.
"On September 11, 2024, Mom went home to be with the Lord.
She was never afraid at the n...
Sam & Matt get together and talk about a bunch of various different things!
Matt talks about his latest trip, and getting a rental car! How do you get a car when there are 19 people ahead of you?
Sam asks about Happy Gilmore (golfer at Ball St.) and the new Happy Gilmore sequel!
The guys talk about the NCAA and NIL deal, and whether they feel it's a hypocracy or not!
...
On his return, Eric talks about his newest book, "Left for Dead: Shipwreck, Treachery, and Survival at the Edge of the World."
It's a story of five castaways on the Falkland Islands during the War of 1812! It's an amazing story, and to hear the passion in Eric's telling of how he came about the story is great!
Eric also takes the guys on a chat about the pirates of the ...
There isn't a guest, so they're talking about:
- Ride sharing
- Installing a solar cover on a pool
- The Ladies Man movie premiere
- Sneaking a keg into a tailgate party
- Steak bites as a side at a restaurant
- What age a child should be given the world
- The best kick returners in NFL history
- & a lot of other things!
Former NYPD detective and author of the Tommy Keane novel series, Travis Myers, joins the guys for a hang out!
There isn't a topic for the hang out, Travis wanted to come shoot the breeze with the guys, and they wanted Travis to come and do just that!
Normally, they talk for 10 minutes and THEN they recored, so instead of that, they pressed record and came out with this gem!
Topics rang...
Doctor & author, Robert J. Wolf joins Sam & Matt to talk about his book, "Not a Real Enemy," which is the story about his dad's amazing story as a Jewish man in World War II, Nazi Hungary. His dad attempted to escape FOUR times before succeeding, and they talk about that and so many topics!
Robert talks about how he got the stories and then decided to put togethe...
They are the authors of the Tommy Keane novel series! She talks to the guys about growing up in NYC, having two brothers as NYPD detectives, and rooting for particular teams in sports!
The guys don't just talk about her life with Travis, but rather they get to know her even deeper on a person...
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