This Week's Guest: Michael Jamin

Ever found yourself reminiscing about the high-octane action movies from the '80s while flipping through today's streaming options? Join us as Michael Jamin, a veteran TV writer with credits including "Just Shoot Me" and "King of the Hill," takes us on a nostalgic journey juxtaposed against the backdrop of modern entertainment. His new book "A Paper Orchestra" strikes a chord with any parent in the audience, as we traverse the peaks and valleys of raising children and how the stories we tell both reflect and shape our lives.

Parenting is an art form, fraught with comedic mishaps and poignant reflections that could rival any sitcom plotline. In this laugh-a-minute session, we tackle everything from the ironies of evolving parenting styles to the unexpected twists that come with encouraging our children's artistic dreams. Along the way, we'll exchange tales that affirm no matter how unique our experiences may seem, they're universal beats in the symphony of family life.

As the curtain falls on this episode, we don't just leave you with memories of coffee cake anecdotes and psychic network infomercials, but with an invitation to ponder the profound impact of storytelling, both in what we watch and how we live. We'll pull back the curtain on the entertainment industry's evolution, and even discuss our own adventures in the comedy club circuit. Fasten your seatbelts, because this episode is an immersive experience that just might be worth the price of admission.

Grab yourself a drink, and join us!

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Flashback Episode of The Dadlands Podcast with Jamie Kaler
This Week's Guest: Jay Larson

Ever been through the ringer of a toddler's birthday bash or navigated the treacherous waters of a teen's mood swings? J Larson, stand-up comedian and dad extraordinaire, joins me for a rip-roaring journey into the heart of parenting. Together, we peel back the curtain on family life, revealing the humorous symphony of raising a son and daughter, while Larson dishes on his quest to foster a father-son bond he never had and the thrill of a fearless daughter who takes life by the reins.

Forget the stale stand-up routines about diaper disasters; this is where the real comedy lives. We reminisce about the good old days hustling for laughs in the Santa Monica bar scene and how our passions—from arts and design to fresh flowers—shape the sanctuaries we call home. Imagine debating the merits of family portraits versus solo shots on your living room wall, all while navigating the choppy seas of media overload and the artful dodge of clickbait. Our banter is a masterclass in light-heartedness, showing how personal histories weave into the parenting playbook.

Strap in for uproarious tales of candy binges and sibling squabbles, as we dissect the conundrums of modern-day fatherhood, like whether it's fair game to call child services over a bag of gummy worms. Dive into our strategies for blending work and family life, where to-do lists and visual math keep us sane. And don't forget the great screen time debate, where Sunday mornings are sacred, and coloring trumps iPads. J Larson and I are your guides on this wild ride, sharing the wisdom that comes from balancing tech, hobbies, and the quest to raise well-rounded little humans in a world spinning faster than a merry-go-round at the park.

Grab yourself a drink, and join us!

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https://www.instagram.com/jaylarsoncomedy/

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Flashback Episode of The Dadlands Podcast with Jamie Kaler
This Week's Guests: Jen and Kristen from I Mom So Hard

Ever found yourself reminiscing about the comical evolution of your marriage, from the honeymoon phase to the 'anything-goes' comfort zone? We've all been there, and so have our guests, the comedic duo Kristen Hensley and Jen Smedley from I Mom So Hard. Together, we share a barrel of laughs over the quirks of marriage, the identity shifts post-name change, and the celebrity parallels that come with it. Plus, we throw in a slice of husband appreciation - because, let's face it, they're part of the hilarity that makes our family lives the rollercoaster rides we cherish.

Parenting isn't for the faint of heart, and our conversation proves just that, diving into the cringe-worthy yet endearing mishaps that leave us with a treasure trove of anecdotes. From the perils of birthday party disasters – think decapitated Elmo cakes and piñatas without candy – to the poignancy of ditching a child's comfort object, we uncover the shared guilt and pressures that come with the territory. But it's not all chaos; we find camaraderie in the humor and the unexpected, therapy-worthy memories that bond us closer as a community of parents just trying to do our best.

Balancing work, anxiety, and family life is like trying to juggle while riding a unicycle – a feat we explore with candor and humor. I delve into the life lessons learned during school drives, the parenting tactics that hit or miss, and the roller-skate nostalgia that makes us pine for the simpler days. Amid tales of impressionable kids and the creative pursuits that keep us sane, this episode is a celebration of the motherhood journey, the depth of friendship, and the creative flame that burns through the mess of daily life. Kristen and Jen join me in this laughter-filled session, creating a space where we can all appreciate the beauty in the bedlam.

Grab yourself a drink, and join us!

You can catch more of I Mom So Hard at:
https://www.instagram.com/imomsohard/

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