Send us Fan Mail Mike and Darin take Irritable Dad Syndrome on the road for a very special—and very questionable-sounding—episode recorded while driving to Detroit to see Rush. Along the way, they stop for gas-station cuisine and somehow find time to discuss celebrity deaths, puppy yoga, prescription apps, Transformers and John Larroquette. The audio may be rough. The food may have been rougher. But for the die-hard IDS fans, Welcome to Wapakoneta! This episode is for the die hard fans. Mike ...

Send us Fan Mail Mike and Darin are dealing with kids moving out, social media going nuts, mysterious Lyft drivers, Kia paperwork, monkey waste—and the horrifying realization that some of us may have reached the age where the Macarena is simply too physically demanding. Episode 323 of Irritable Dad Syndrome delivers another round of Gen X comedy, dad humor, music, movies, family life, and everyday situations that somehow become much more complicated than they need to be. This week on Irritabl...

Send us Fan Mail Darin bought a new car, saw John Mellencamp, took a tropical cruise—and somehow survived long enough to tell Mike about it. Episode 322 of Irritable Dad Syndrome is a vacation-heavy comedy adventure as Darin breaks down the new car, the concert, the cruise, and the surprisingly large number of moments when his relaxing tropical getaway nearly killed him. Mike also says a couple things here and there. This week on Irritable Dad Syndrome: Darin bought a new car, saw John Mellen...

Send us Fan Mail Six years of Irritable Dad Syndrome. Hundreds of arguments, questionable observations, fast-food encounters, marital grievances, Kroger incidents, and stories that really didn’t need to be told publicly. And now we’ve gathered the best of Year 6 into one episode. In The Best of Volume 6, revisit Darin's painfully patient attempt to buy two strawberry pies from a Popeyes employee, Mike being interrogated by a stranger at Kroger about his choice of crinkle-cut fries, and the di...

Send us Fan Mail The pool noodle is back... and so is one of the funniest episodes of Irritable Dad Syndrome. This is "Give Me Back My Pool Noodle! – Rejiggered," a newly expanded and updated version of one of our favorite prior episodes. We've taken the original recording, cleaned it up, added new material, tightened the pacing, and made it even better while preserving everything that made the original so much fun. The infamous Devo eye saga returns—this time with medical clarity, fewer fals...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 319 of Irritable Dad Syndrome proves that broken cars, questionable snacks, and bad lettuce can all be part of the same conversation. This week includes: Don't eat the bad lettuceMove over Mike... Darin has complaints about his own KiaSam Neill was awesomeSuper Stuffed Pop-Tarts, Fruit Roll-Ups, Fig Newtons and candy cigarettesComing Soon: Best of Volume SixBloopersFrom battling unreliable cars to reminiscing about childhood snacks and wondering what possessed us to t...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 318 of Irritable Dad Syndrome features Taco Bell survival strategies, curling invitations, insurance headaches, Marvel love, and a mysterious tale from Gobble Creek. This week includes: Gumby didn't smokeMike and Darin want to be your therapistBonnie Tyler diedHow long can you leave Taco Bell in the fridge and safely eat it?The guys got invited to a free curling lessonDealing with insurance companies is funMarvel movies are awesomeMike reached Crimson Level on C.O.D.S...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 317 of Irritable Dad Syndrome features retro video games, car problems, questionable food opinions, viral TikToks, and one Sloppy Joe that may or may not be possessed. This week includes: Mike is Diamond on C.O.D.Mike met a chatty store owner while shopping for retro video gamesJacob had a car accidentHow hard is it to get rid of a Kia with character flaws???Sloppy Joes... are they possessed by the devil or just a delicious treat?KISS fans can't take a jokeCan turtles...

Send us Fan Mail Is it illegal to talk to a dolphin? Why can't Mike get rid of his Kia? And what exactly happened during one very unfortunate toilet mishap? Mike and Darin answer life's most important questions while discussing Father's Day, fan messages, U2, Rush, curling, college students with umbrellas, and much more. Plus, bloopers to wrap it all up. Topics Discussed: Mike And Darin Are Shaving More Often Message From A Fan About Episode 314 Another Message Fro...

Send us Fan Mail Why are Costco's gallon milk jugs so awkward? Why does Waffle House always feel like the surface of the sun? And why does Kroger think its ice deserves a luxury price tag? Mike and Darin tackle all of life's biggest mysteries while covering concerts, storms, graduation parties, weather apps, cherries, and much more. Plus, a sneak peek at next week's story about talking to dolphins... and, of course, bloopers. Topics Discussed: What's The Deal With Costco's Gallon Milk J...