http://www.breakingdads.com/ en-us ℗ & © 2015 Jeff and James Stay-at-home daddery. Jeff & James Breaking Dads is a podcast by two stay-at-home dads, looking at all aspects of parenting. Mostly about keeping semi-sane while doing the toughest job on earth (excluding the medical profession, the education sector, underpaid retail positions, etc etc etc) The parenting podcast by stay-at-home dads. Mon, 02 May 2016 09:00:00 GMT http://www.breakingdads.com/rss/breakingdads.xml Jeff & James webmaster@breakingdads.com Jeff & James This week we take a moment to reflect on the Breaking Dads projects and how much life has changed for us as we look forward to the future of the podcasts. To leave comments, listen to past episodes and more go to the page for this episode http://www.breakingdads.com/bd/pod/ep-69-reflections This week we take a moment to reflect on the Breaking Dads projects and how much life has changed for us as we look forward to the future of the podcasts. To leave comments, listen to past episodes and more go to the page for this episode http://www.breakingdads.com/bd/pod/ep-69-reflections. clean http://www.breakingdads.com/media/69-Reflections.mp3 This week we take a moment to reflect on the Breaking Dads projects and how much life has changed for us as we look forward to the future of the podcasts. To leave comments, listen to past episodes and more go to the page for this episode http://www.breakingdads.com/bd/pod/ep-69-reflections. Mon, 02 May 2016 09:00:00 GMT http://www.breakingdads.com/media/69-Reflections.mp3 00:22:42 Jeff & James This episode Jeff and James talk about having The Talk. To leave comments, listen to past episodes and more go to the page for this episode http://www.breakingdads.com/bd/pod/ep-68-the-talk This episode Jeff and James talk about having The Talk. To leave comments, listen to past episodes and more go to the page for this episode http://www.breakingdads.com/bd/pod/ep-68-the-talk clean http://www.breakingdads.com/media/68-The-Talk.mp3 This episode Jeff and James talk about having The Talk. To leave comments, listen to past episodes and more go to the page for this episode http://www.breakingdads.com/bd/pod/ep-68-the-talk Mon, 25 Apr 2016 09:00:00 GMT http://www.breakingdads.com/media/68-The-Talk.mp3 00:21:33 Jeff & James This episode Jeff and James talk about spicy food and overall strategies for dealing with picky eaters. Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes and more. This episode Jeff and James talk about spicy food and overall strategies for dealing with picky eaters. Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes and more. clean http://www.breakingdads.com/media/67-Picky-Eaters.mp3 This episode Jeff and James talk about spicy food and overall strategies for dealing with picky eaters. Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes and more. Mon, 18 Apr 2016 09:00:00 GMT http://www.breakingdads.com/media/67-Picky-Eaters.mp3 00:24:30 Jeff & James This episode Jeff and James look back at spring break. Was it everything they hoped it would be? How has it changed from last year? Does it foreshadow how summer is going to go? Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes and more. This episode Jeff and James look back at spring break. Was it everythings they hoped it would be? How has it changed from last year? Does it foreshadow how summer is going to go? Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes and more. clean http://www.breakingdads.com/media/66-Spring-Breakers.mp3 This episode Jeff and James look back at spring break. Was it everything they hoped it would be? How has it changed from last year? Does it foreshadow how summer is going to go? Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes and more. Mon, 04 Apr 2016 09:00:00 GMT http://www.breakingdads.com/media/66-Spring-Breakers.mp3 00:21:24 Jeff & James This episode Jeff and James look at the role of cluttering and decluttering in their lives, and consider ways to stop the madness and make life more clutter free. Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes and more. This episode Jeff and James look at the role of cluttering and decluttering in their lives, and consider ways to stop the madness and make life more clutter free. Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes and more. clean http://www.breakingdads.com/media/65-Decluttering.mp3 This episode Jeff and James look at the role of cluttering and decluttering in their lives, and consider ways to stop the madness and make life more clutter free. Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes and more. Mon, 07 Mar 2016 09:00:00 GMT http://www.breakingdads.com/media/65-Decluttering.mp3 00:31:58 Jeff & James This episode we are so very pleased to present to you, the kindly listener, our perspective, however uncouth, on the socially significant role of manners in parenting. Thank you for listening, and for your words of support, dearest friends scattered like the politest of pollen across the wide expanses of that peaceful universe of the internet. Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes and more. This episode we are so very pleased to present to you, the kindly listener, our perspective, however uncouth, on the socially significant role of manners in parenting. Thank you for listening, and for your words of support, dearest friends scattered like the politest of pollen across the wide expanses of that peaceful universe of the internet. Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes and more. clean http://www.breakingdads.com/media/64-Manners.mp3 This episode we are so very pleased to present to you, the kindly listener, our perspective, however uncouth, on the socially significant role of manners in parenting. Thank you for listening, and for your words of support, dearest friends scattered like the politest of pollen across the wide expanses of that peaceful universe of the internet. Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes and more. Mon, 29 Feb 2016 09:00:00 GMT http://www.breakingdads.com/media/64-Manners.mp3 00:31:31 Jeff & James This episode Jeff and James discuss how life has changed for Jeff now that he's back at work. Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes and more. This episode Jeff and James discuss how life has changed for Jeff now that he's back at work. Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes and more. clean http://www.breakingdads.com/media/63-Back-at-Work.mp3 This episode Jeff and James discuss how life has changed for Jeff now that he's back at work. Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes and more. Mon, 22 Feb 2016 09:00:00 GMT http://www.breakingdads.com/media/63-Back-at-Work.mp3 00:20:50 Jeff & James This episode Jeff and James look back at the ever-romantic Hallowtine's Day and consider if things have gotten out of hand. Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes and more. This episode Jeff and James look back at the ever-romantic Hallowtine's Day and consider if things have gotten out of hand. Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes and more. clean http://www.breakingdads.com/media/62-Hallowtines-Day.mp3 This episode Jeff and James look back at the ever-romantic Hallowtine's Day and consider if things have gotten out of hand. Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes and more. Mon, 15 Feb 2016 09:00:00 GMT http://www.breakingdads.com/media/62-Hallowtines-Day.mp3 00:25:14 Jeff & James This episode is a special one for Jeff and James - it marks the last time they will record during daylight hours as Jeff is returning to full-time paid work. Jeff talks about preparing to transition from stay-at-home dad to employee again. Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes, reviews, family friendly Let's Play videos and more. This episode is a special one for Jeff and James - it marks the last time they will record during daylight hours as Jeff is returning to full-time paid work. Jeff talks about preparing to transition from stay-at-home dad to employee again. Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes, reviews, family friendly Let's Play videos and more. clean http://www.breakingdads.com/media/61-Return-to-Work.mp3 This episode is a special one for Jeff and James - it marks the last time they will record during daylight hours as Jeff is returning to full-time paid work. Jeff talks about preparing to transition from stay-at-home dad to employee again. Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes, reviews, family friendly Let's Play videos and more. Mon, 08 Feb 2016 09:00:00 GMT http://www.breakingdads.com/media/61-Return-to-Work.mp3 00:23:15 Jeff & James This episode Jeff and James talk about the chaos and fun of fieldtrips. Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes, reviews, family friendly Let's Play videos and more. This episode Jeff and James talk about the chaos and fun of fieldtrips. Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes, reviews, family friendly Let's Play videos and more. clean http://www.breakingdads.com/media/60-Fieldtrips.mp3 This episode Jeff and James talk about the chaos and fun of fieldtrips. Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes, reviews, family friendly Let's Play videos and more. Mon, 01 Feb 2016 09:00:00 GMT http://www.breakingdads.com/media/60-Fieldtrips.mp3 00:23:26 Jeff & James This episode Jeff and James look at kids and anxiety. Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes, reviews, family friendly Let's Play videos and more. This episode Jeff and James look at kids and anxiety. Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes, reviews, family friendly Let's Play videos and more. clean http://www.breakingdads.com/media/59-Anxiety.mp3 This episode Jeff and James look at kids and anxiety. Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes, reviews, family friendly Let's Play videos and more. Mon, 25 Jan 2016 09:00:00 GMT http://www.breakingdads.com/media/59-Anxiety.mp3 00:29:57 Jeff & James This episode Jeff and James look at whining. Sadly, whining is not a new grape harvesting technique. Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes, reviews, family friendly Let's Play videos and more. This episode Jeff and James look at whining. Sadly, whining is not a new grape harvesting technique. Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes, reviews, family friendly Let's Play videos and more. clean http://www.breakingdads.com/media/58-Whining.mp3 This episode Jeff and James look at whining. Sadly, whining is not a new grape harvesting technique. Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes, reviews, family friendly Let's Play videos and more. Mon, 18 Jan 2016 09:00:00 GMT http://www.breakingdads.com/media/58-Whining.mp3 00:26:57 Jeff & James This episode Jeff and James talk about the wild, knotted, matted, bird-infested world of children's hair. But mostly we talk about the fun and horror of taking kids for haircuts. Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes, reviews, family friendly Let's Play videos and more. This episode Jeff and James talk about the wild, knotted, matted, bird-infested world of children's hair. But mostly we talk about the fun and horror of taking kids for haircuts. Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes, reviews, family friendly Let's Play videos and more. clean http://www.breakingdads.com/media/57-Haircuts.mp3 This episode Jeff and James talk about the wild, knotted, matted, bird-infested world of children's hair. But mostly we talk about the fun and horror of taking kids for haircuts. Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes, reviews, family friendly Let's Play videos and more. Mon, 11 Jan 2016 09:00:00 GMT http://www.breakingdads.com/media/57-Haircuts.mp3 00:23:22 Jeff & James This episode Jeff tells James about how one of his kids has gone vegetarian and how the world has still not tilted off into the sun. Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes, reviews, family friendly Let's Play videos and more. This episode Jeff tells James about how one of his kids has gone vegetarian and how the world has still not tilted off into the sun. Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes, reviews, family friendly Let's Play videos and more. clean http://www.breakingdads.com/media/56-Going-Veggie.mp3 This episode Jeff tells James about how one of his kids has gone vegetarian and how the world has still not tilted off into the sun. Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes, reviews, family friendly Let's Play videos and more. Mon, 04 Jan 2016 09:00:00 GMT http://www.breakingdads.com/media/56-Going-Veggie.mp3 00:25:14 Jeff & James In our final episode of 2015 we talk about the guy in the red suit. Warning: unless you want us to destroy magic for your children, maybe listen to this one when they're not in the room. Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes, reviews, family friendly Let's Play videos and more. In our final episode of 2015 we talk about the guy in the red suit. Warning: unless you want us to destroy magic for your children, maybe listen to this one when they're not in the room. Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes, reviews, family friendly Let's Play videos and more. clean http://www.breakingdads.com/media/55-Santa.mp3 In our final episode of 2015 we talk about the guy in the red suit. Warning: unless you want us to destroy magic for your children, maybe listen to this one when they're not in the room. Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes, reviews, family friendly Let's Play videos and more. Mon, 14 Dec 2015 09:00:00 GMT http://www.breakingdads.com/media/55-Santa.mp3 00:34:08 Jeff & James This episode Jeff and James look back through the haze of smoke, booze and sugary treats to compare Christmas Parties from the 1850s (their childhood) to today. Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes, reviews, family friendly Let's Play videos and more. This episode Jeff and James look back through the haze of smoke, booze and sugary treats to compare Christmas Parties from the 1850s (their childhood) to today. Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes, reviews, family friendly Let's Play videos and more. clean http://www.breakingdads.com/media/54-Christmas-Parties.mp3 This episode Jeff and James look back through the haze of smoke, booze and sugary treats to compare Christmas Parties from the 1850s (their childhood) to today. Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes, reviews, family friendly Let's Play videos and more. Mon, 07 Dec 2015 09:00:00 GMT http://www.breakingdads.com/media/54-Christmas-Parties.mp3 00:23:07 Jeff & James This episode Jeff and James take some class gift buying categories and cook up some absurd possibilities for your enjoyment (and possible purchase). Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes, reviews, family friendly Let's Play videos and more. This episode Jeff and James take some class gift buying categories and cook up some absurd possibilities for your enjoyment (and possible purchase). Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes, reviews, family friendly Let's Play videos and more. clean http://www.breakingdads.com/media/53-Gift-Buying-2015.mp3 This episode Jeff and James take some class gift buying categories and cook up some absurd possibilities for your enjoyment (and possible purchase). Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes, reviews, family friendly Let's Play videos and more. Mon, 30 Nov 2015 09:00:00 GMT http://www.breakingdads.com/media/53-Gift-Buying-2015.mp3 00:51:41 Jeff & James This episode of Breaking Dads Jeff and James pause to consider whether they are really doing enough to ensure that they are raising level 20 geeks. Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes, reviews, family friendly Let's Play videos and more. This episode of Breaking Dads Jeff and James pause to consider whether they are really doing enough to ensure that they are raising level 20 geeks. Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes, reviews, family friendly Let's Play videos and more. clean http://www.breakingdads.com/media/52-Raising-A-Geek.mp3 This episode of Breaking Dads Jeff and James pause to consider whether they are really doing enough to ensure that they are raising level 20 geeks. Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes, reviews, family friendly Let's Play videos and more. Mon, 23 Nov 2015 09:00:00 GMT http://www.breakingdads.com/media/52-Raising-A-Geek.mp3 00:24:29 Jeff & James This episode of Breaking Dads is a reflection on this recent Halloween where we took our kids around together to rob strangers. And then we reflect on dark and menacing Halloweens past. Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes, reviews, family friendly Let's Play videos and more. This episode of Breaking Dads is a reflection on this recent Halloween where we took our kids around together to rob strangers. And then we reflect on dark and menacing Halloweens past. Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes, reviews, family friendly Let's Play videos and more. clean http://www.breakingdads.com/media/51-Halloween.mp3 This episode of Breaking Dads is a reflection on this recent Halloween where we took our kids around together to rob strangers. And then we reflect on dark and menacing Halloweens past. Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes, reviews, family friendly Let's Play videos and more. Mon, 16 Nov 2015 09:00:00 GMT http://www.breakingdads.com/media/51-Halloween.mp3 00:22:15 Jeff & James This episode we look at how we are still buzzing off the sugar that was in our childhood cereals, and how our kids will likely never know about this phenomenon. Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes, reviews, family friendly Let's Play videos and more. This episode we look at how we are still buzzing off the sugar that was in our childhood cereals, and how our kids will likely never know about this phenomenon. Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes, reviews, family friendly Let's Play videos and more. clean http://www.breakingdads.com/media/50-Cereal.mp3 This episode we look at how we are still buzzing off the sugar that was in our childhood cereals, and how our kids will likely never know about this phenomenon. Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes, reviews, family friendly Let's Play videos and more. Mon, 09 Nov 2015 09:00:00 GMT http://www.breakingdads.com/media/50-Cereal.mp3 00:27:08 Jeff & James This episode we look at how much lazy Jeff hates orange peels and loathes litterless lunches. Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes and family-friendly let's play videos. This episode we look at how much lazy Jeff hates orange peels and loathes litterless lunches. Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes and family-friendly let's play videos. clean http://www.breakingdads.com/media/49-Litterless-Lunches.mp3 This episode we look at how much lazy Jeff hates orange peels and loathes litterless lunches. Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes and family-friendly let's play videos. Mon, 02 Nov 2015 09:00:00 GMT http://www.breakingdads.com/media/49-Litterless-Lunches.mp3 00:24:05 Jeff & James This episode we look at how we determine what boardgames and videogames we let our kids play, and how we make those decisions. Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes and family-friendly let's play videos. This episode we look at how we determine what boardgames and videogames we let our kids play, and how we make those decisions. Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes and family-friendly let's play videos. clean http://www.breakingdads.com/media/48-Age-Appropriate-Games.mp3 This episode we look at how we determine what boardgames and videogames we let our kids play, and how we make those decisions. Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes and family-friendly let's play videos. Mon, 26 Oct 2015 09:00:00 GMT http://www.breakingdads.com/media/48-Age-Appropriate-Games.mp3 00:40:30 Jeff & James This episode we celebrate our one year anniversary as podcasters, and look back at many of the other more important anniversaries in our lives. Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes and information on which anniversary you give lead. This episode we celebrate our one year anniversary as podcasters, and look back at many of the other more important anniversaries in our lives. Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes and information on which anniversary you give lead. clean http://www.breakingdads.com/media/47-Anniversary.mp3 This episode we celebrate our one year anniversary as podcasters, and look back at many of the other more important anniversaries in our lives. Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes and information on which anniversary you give lead. Mon, 19 Oct 2015 09:00:00 GMT http://www.breakingdads.com/media/47-Anniversary.mp3 00:30:52 Jeff & James This episode Jeff and James discuss what kinds of films and TV they think are appropriate for what age of kids, and pause to consider how screwed up they are as people because of their own upbringings. Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes and information on which primary grade is appropriate for Game of Thrones. This episode Jeff and James discuss what kinds of films and TV they think are appropriate for what age of kids, and pause to consider how screwed up they are as people because of their own upbringings. Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes and information on which primary grade is appropriate for Game of Thrones. clean http://www.breakingdads.com/media/46-Age-Appropriate-Media.mp3 This episode Jeff and James discuss what kinds of films and TV they think are appropriate for what age of kids, and pause to consider how screwed up they are as people because of their own upbringings. Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes and information on which primary grade is appropriate for Game of Thrones. Mon, 12 Oct 2015 09:00:00 GMT http://www.breakingdads.com/media/46-Age-Appropriate-Media.mp3 00:46:22 Jeff & James This episode Jeff and James prepare to make plans about making plans in regards to how woefully underprepared they are in the event of a natural disaster. Learn how to prepare along with us as we go through a lot of useful info. Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes and information on how to survive earthquakes. This episode Jeff and James prepare to make plans about making plans in regards to how woefully underprepared they are in the event of a natural disaster. Learn how to prepare along with us as we go through a lot of useful info. Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes and information on how to survive earthquakes. clean http://www.breakingdads.com/media/45-Emergency-Preparedness.mp3 This episode Jeff and James prepare to make plans about making plans in regards to how woefully underprepared they are in the event of a natural disaster. Learn how to prepare along with us as we go through a lot of useful info. Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes and information on how to survive earthquakes. Mon, 05 Oct 2015 09:00:00 GMT http://www.breakingdads.com/media/45-Emergency-Preparedness.mp3 00:28:45 Jeff & James This episode Jeff and James talk about how much they didn't get excited about videogame releases as kids, unlike kids today who NEED LEGO Dimensions almost as much as Jeff needs air. Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes and not-stepping-on-bricks tips. This episode Jeff and James talk about how much they didn't get excited about videogame releases as kids, unlike kids today who NEED LEGO Dimensions almost as much as Jeff needs air. Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes and not-stepping-on-bricks tips. clean http://www.breakingdads.com/media/44-LEGO-Dimensions.mp3 This episode Jeff and James talk about how much they didn't get excited about videogame releases as kids, unlike kids today who NEED LEGO Dimensions almost as much as Jeff needs air. Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes and not-stepping-on-bricks tips. Mon, 28 Sep 2015 09:00:00 GMT http://www.breakingdads.com/media/44-LEGO-Dimensions.mp3 00:25:40 Jeff & James This episode Jeff and James talk about their decision and experiences surrounding moving their kids to new (and different) schools. Also, Jeff can't be allowed to time travel. Ever. Unless he already has, in which case I should look behind me right... NOW! Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes and time travel tips. This episode Jeff and James talk about their decision and experiences surrounding moving their kids to new (and different) schools. Also, Jeff can't be allowed to time travel. Ever. Unless he already has, in which case I should look behind me right... NOW! Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes and time travel tips. clean http://www.breakingdads.com/media/43-New-School.mp3 This episode Jeff and James talk about their decision and experiences surrounding moving their kids to new (and different) schools. Also, Jeff can't be allowed to time travel. Ever. Unless he already has, in which case I should look behind me right... NOW! Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes and time travel tips. Mon, 21 Sep 2015 09:00:00 GMT http://www.breakingdads.com/media/43-New-School.mp3 00:33:03 Jeff & James This episode we are reminded about our dependence on electricity as the power goes out for two days. Plus, find out if we ate the neighbours or not! Fun for the whole family. Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes and recipes. This episode we are reminded about our dependence on electricity as the power goes out for two days. Plus, find out if we ate the neighbours or not! Fun for the whole family. Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes and recipes. clean http://www.breakingdads.com/media/42-Lights-Out.mp3 This episode we are reminded about our dependence on electricity as the power goes out for two days. Plus, find out if we ate the neighbours or not! Fun for the whole family. Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes and recipes. Mon, 14 Sep 2015 09:00:00 GMT http://www.breakingdads.com/media/42-Lights-Out.mp3 00:29:55 Jeff & James This episode Jeff takes us to the fair! Hear about the brave exploits of the Superdogs! Shake your fist at the brutalities of event parking! Learn about one man's love, in the face of all odds, for Canadian music! Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes and to lick the screen occasionally for a cotton candy flavoured internet experience. This episode Jeff takes us to the fair! Hear about the brave exploits of the Superdogs! Shake your fist at the brutalities of event parking! Learn about one man's love, in the face of all odds, for Canadian music! Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes and to lick the screen occasionally for a cotton candy flavoured internet experience. clean http://www.breakingdads.com/media/41-Fair.mp3 This episode Jeff takes us to the fair! Hear about the brave exploits of the Superdogs! Shake your fist at the brutalities of event parking! Learn about one man's love, in the face of all odds, for Canadian music! Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes and to lick the screen occasionally for a cotton candy flavoured internet experience. Mon, 07 Sep 2015 09:00:00 GMT http://www.breakingdads.com/media/41-Fair.mp3 00:31:43 Jeff & James This episode we pause, breathe, and consider whether summer went at all as we planned (it did not, but was still excellent thanks for asking). It's time to go back to school! Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes and to hear what the sound of silence is as our kids flee the house and hit the books. This episode we pause, breathe, and consider whether summer went at all as we planned (it did not, but was still excellent thanks for asking). It's time to go back to school! Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes and to hear what the sound of silence is as our kids flee the house and hit the books. clean http://www.breakingdads.com/media/40-Back-To-School.mp3 This episode we pause, breathe, and consider whether summer went at all as we planned (it did not, but was still excellent thanks for asking). It's time to go back to school! Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes and to hear what the sound of silence is as our kids flee the house and hit the books. Mon, 31 Aug 2015 09:00:00 GMT http://www.breakingdads.com/media/40-Back-To-School.mp3 00:30:01 Jeff & James This episode we all recover from a sleepover our kids did. Also note the audio is a little quieter on this episode as we recorded it in an abandoned grain silo in the middle of the prairies. For effect, of course. Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes and to hear what people who really benefit from the effects of caffeine sound like. This episode we all recover from a sleepover our kids did. Also note the audio is a little quieter on this episode as we recorded it in an abandoned grain silo in the middle of the prairies. For effect, of course. Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes and to hear what people who really benefit from the effects of caffeine sound like. clean http://www.breakingdads.com/media/39-Sleepover.mp3 This episode we all recover from a sleepover our kids did. Also note the audio is a little quieter on this episode as we recorded it in an abandoned grain silo in the middle of the prairies. For effect, of course. Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes and to hear what people who really benefit from the effects of caffeine sound like. Mon, 24 Aug 2015 09:00:00 GMT http://www.breakingdads.com/media/39-Sleepover.mp3 00:29:42 Jeff & James This episode we wonder how much time and energy we spend capturing and conserving memories until someone accidentally dumps a cup of coffee on a hard drive. Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes and glimpses into the distant past. This episode we wonder how much time and energy we spend capturing and conserving memories until someone accidentally dumps a cup of coffee on a hard drive. Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes and glimpses into the distant past. clean http://www.breakingdads.com/media/38-Memories.mp3 This episode we wonder how much time and energy we spend capturing and conserving memories until someone accidentally dumps a cup of coffee on a hard drive. Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes and glimpses into the distant past. Mon, 17 Aug 2015 09:00:00 GMT http://www.breakingdads.com/media/38-Memories.mp3 00:34:55 Jeff & James This episode looks at how much fun you can have with fires and bears whilst spending quality time in the great outdoors. Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes and JUST LOOK AT THE GROUND AND WALK BACKWARDS SLOWLY. This episode looks at how much fun you can have with fires and bears whilst spending quality time in the great outdoors. Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes and JUST LOOK AT THE GROUND AND WALK BACKWARDS SLOWLY. clean http://www.breakingdads.com/media/37-Camping.mp3 This episode looks at how much fun you can have with fires and bears whilst spending quality time in the great outdoors. Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes and JUST LOOK AT THE GROUND AND WALK BACKWARDS SLOWLY. Mon, 10 Aug 2015 09:00:00 GMT http://www.breakingdads.com/media/37-Camping.mp3 00:26:01 Jeff & James This episode looks at pets and whether Jeff's family needs a cute kitten because the other cat already hates him. Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes and WOOF WOOF MEOW WOOF. This episode looks at pets and whether Jeff's family needs a cute kitten because the other cat already hates him. Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes and WOOF WOOF MEOW WOOF. clean http://www.breakingdads.com/media/36-Pets.mp3 This episode looks at pets and whether Jeff's family needs a cute kitten because the other cat already hates him. Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes and WOOF WOOF MEOW WOOF. Mon, 03 Aug 2015 09:00:00 GMT http://www.breakingdads.com/media/36-Pets.mp3 00:33:20 Jeff & James Toys are like a fine layer of dust, infiltrating your life and coating every square inch of your living space if you're not careful. This episode we give some thought to the temporary, supposedly fun, manufactured chaos that comes and goes like waves in our homes. Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes and other dystopian fun. Toys are like a fine layer of dust, infiltrating your life and coating every square inch of your living space if you're not careful. This episode we give some thought to the temporary, supposedly fun, manufactured chaos that comes and goes like waves in our homes. Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes and other dystopian fun. clean http://www.breakingdads.com/media/35-Toys.mp3 Toys are like a fine layer of dust, infiltrating your life and coating every square inch of your living space if you're not careful. This episode we give some thought to the temporary, supposedly fun, manufactured chaos that comes and goes like waves in our homes. Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes and other dystopian fun. Mon, 27 July 2015 09:00:00 GMT http://www.breakingdads.com/media/35-Toys.mp3 00:38:09 Jeff & James How much screentime is enough? Enough to get you through making dinner? Enough for them to see the world through a matrix-like haze? Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes and other dystopian fun. How much screentime is enough? Enough to get you through making dinner? Enough for them to see the world through a matrix-like haze? Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes and other dystopian fun. clean http://www.breakingdads.com/media/34-Screentime.mp3 How much screentime is enough? Enough to get you through making dinner? Enough for them to see the world through a matrix-like haze? Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes and other dystopian fun. Mon, 20 July 2015 09:00:00 GMT http://www.breakingdads.com/media/34-Screentime.mp3 00:24:48 Jeff & James This week your isolated hosts talk about the fear and loathing of having to engage the weird and not so wonderful world of playdates. Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes and other antisocial fun. This week your isolated hosts talk about the fear and loathing of having to engage the weird and not so wonderful world of playdates. Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes and other antisocial fun. clean http://www.breakingdads.com/media/33-Playdates.mp3 This week your isolated hosts talk about the fear and loathing of having to engage the weird and not so wonderful world of playdates. Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes and other antisocial fun. Mon, 13 July 2015 09:00:00 GMT http://www.breakingdads.com/media/33-Playdates.mp3 00:21:10 Jeff & James This week James tries to convince James he's defective because he doesn't have a sanctioned hobby. James tries to convince Jeff he's a toaster. Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes as well for our other fine hobby related podcasts. This week James tries to convince James he's defective because he doesn't have a sanctioned hobby. James tries to convince Jeff he's a toaster. Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes as well for our other fine hobby related podcasts. clean http://www.breakingdads.com/media/32-Hobby.mp3 This week James tries to convince James he's defective because he doesn't have a sanctioned hobby. James tries to convince Jeff he's a toaster. Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes as well for our other fine hobby related podcasts. Mon, 06 July 2015 09:00:00 GMT http://www.breakingdads.com/media/32-Hobby.mp3 00:25:01 Jeff & James Summer holidays approach and we embrace them with equal amounts of excitement and dread. How will we keep these monsters busy, and ourselves sane, for the next two months? Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes as well for our other fine podcasts. Summer holidays approach and we embrace them with equal amounts of excitement and dread. How will we keep these monsters busy, and ourselves sane, for the next two months? Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes as well for our other fine podcasts. clean http://www.breakingdads.com/media/31-Summer-Holidays.mp3 Summer holidays approach and we embrace them with equal amounts of excitement and dread. How will we keep these monsters busy, and ourselves sane, for the next two months? Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes as well for our other fine podcasts. Mon, 29 June 2015 09:00:00 GMT http://www.breakingdads.com/media/31-Summer-Holidays.mp3 00:25:46 Jeff & James Why would you want a job that has weekends off? Because that would be absurd. Don't we become parents because we enjoy working 24/7/365/death? Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes as well as our other fine podcasts. Why would you want a job that has weekends off? Because that would be absurd. Don't we become parents because we enjoy working 24/7/365/death? Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes as well as our other fine podcasts. clean http://www.breakingdads.com/media/30-Weekends.mp3 Why would you want a job that has weekends off? Because that would be absurd. Don't we become parents because we enjoy working 24/7/365/death? Visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes as well as our other fine podcasts. Mon, 22 June 2015 09:00:00 GMT http://www.breakingdads.com/media/30-Weekends.mp3 00:24:29 Jeff & James Who likes making lunches? And would making an Adventure Time based mosaic out of food make it any less painful? If you need creative kids' lunch ideas, don't visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes as well as our other fine podcasts. Who likes making lunches? And would making an Adventure Time based mosaic out of food make it any less painful? If you need creative kids' lunch ideas, don't visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes as well as our other fine podcasts. clean http://www.breakingdads.com/media/29-Lunches.mp3 Who likes making lunches? And would making an Adventure Time based mosaic out of food make it any less painful? If you need creative kids' lunch ideas, don't visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes as well as our other fine podcasts. Mon, 15 June 2015 09:00:00 GMT http://www.breakingdads.com/media/29-Lunches.mp3 00:29:38 Jeff & James Do we procrastinate? Maybe later. There's some other really important stuff to do right now that simply can't wait. If you need help finding something to procrastinate with, visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes as well as our other fine podcasts. Do we procrastinate? Maybe later. There's some other really important stuff to do right now that simply can't wait. If you need help finding something to procrastinate with, visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes as well as our other fine podcasts. clean http://www.breakingdads.com/media/28-Procrastination.mp3 Do we procrastinate? Maybe later. There's some other really important stuff to do right now that simply can't wait. If you need help finding something to procrastinate with, visit www.breakingdads.com for past episodes as well as our other fine podcasts. Mon, 08 June 2015 09:00:00 GMT http://www.breakingdads.com/media/28-Procrastination.mp3 00:28:53 Jeff & James Kids need to try on lying, but they're often thankfully terrible at it. Jeff and James pause to consider what kind of awful liars they are. Kids need to try on lying, but they're often thankfully terrible at it. Jeff and James pause to consider what kind of awful liars they are clean http://www.breakingdads.com/media/27-Lying.mp3 Kids need to try on lying, but they're often thankfully terrible at it. Jeff and James pause to consider what kind of awful liars they are Mon, 01 June 2015 09:00:00 GMT http://www.breakingdads.com/media/27-Lying.mp3 00:22:48 Jeff & James Routine makes our worlds go round. But how do our kids respond to it? Routine makes our worlds go round. But how do our kids respond to it? clean http://www.breakingdads.com/media/26-Routine.mp3 Routine makes our worlds go round. But how do our kids respond to it? Mon, 25 May 2015 09:00:00 GMT http://www.breakingdads.com/media/26-Routine.mp3 00:24:37 Jeff & James Marketing drives people to buy, buying drives the economy, it all drives parents crazy. Especially when it's aimed at kids. Marketing drives people to buy, buying drives the economy, it all drives parents crazy. Especially when it's aimed at kids. yes http://www.breakingdads.com/media/25-Marketing.mp3 Marketing drives people to buy, buying drives the economy, it all drives parents crazy. Especially when it's aimed at kids. Mon, 18 May 2015 09:00:00 GMT http://www.breakingdads.com/media/25-Marketing.mp3 00:47:07 Jeff & James This week we talk about rainbows and kittens and specific textures. In other words, the exciting world of kid's fashion. This week we talk about rainbows and kittens and specific textures. In other words, the exciting world of kid's fashion. yes http://www.breakingdads.com/media/24-Fashion.mp3 This week we talk about rainbows and kittens and specific textures. In other words, the exciting world of kid's fashion. Mon, 11 May 2015 09:00:00 GMT http://www.breakingdads.com/media/24-Fashion.mp3 00:42:40 Jeff & James James has a cold so he interviews Jeff about the adventure that is being Jeff. James has a cold so he interviews Jeff about the adventure that is being Jeff. yes http://www.breakingdads.com/media/23-Jeffisode.mp3 James has a cold so he interviews Jeff about the adventure that is being Jeff. Mon, 27 Apr 2015 09:00:00 GMT http://www.breakingdads.com/media/23-Jeffisode.mp3 00:26:15 Jeff & James Jeff explains the mystery of why his kids enjoy going to the dentist. Jeff explains the mystery of why his kids enjoy going to the dentist. yes http://www.breakingdads.com/media/22-Dentist.mp3 Jeff explains the mystery of why his kids enjoy going to the dentist. Mon, 19 Apr 2015 09:00:00 GMT http://www.breakingdads.com/media/22-Dentist.mp3 00:36:28 Jeff & James We talk about our favorite children's books and the importance of being read to. The kids. Not us. Because we can totally almost read already. We talk about our favorite children's books and the importance of being read to. The kids. Not us. Because we can totally almost read already. clean http://www.breakingdads.com/media/21-Reading.mp3 We talk about our favorite children's books and the importance of being read to. The kids. Not us. Because we can totally almost read already. Mon, 6 Apr 2015 09:00:00 GMT http://www.breakingdads.com/media/21-Reading.mp3 00:42:35 Jeff & James We talk about childhood crimes and the always unfair world of punishment. Few topics get people fired up like crime and punishment. Spare the rod, spoil the child? Spare the child, throw the outdated rods in the garbage? And what about when they get you and their teachers soooo angry? clean http://www.breakingdads.com/media/20-Discipline.mp3 Few topics get people fired up like crime and punishment. Spare the rod, spoil the child? Spare the child, throw the outdated rods in the garbage? And what about when they get you and their teachers soooo angry? Mon, 30 Mar 2015 09:00:00 GMT http://www.breakingdads.com/media/20-Discipline.mp3 00:47:43 Jeff & James Is the future all about velcro shoes, unknowable job prospects and robots? Are today's children smarter and less competent? Is the future all about velcro shoes, unknowable job prospects and robots? clean http://www.breakingdads.com/media/19-Velcro_Shoes.mp3 Are today's children smarter and less competent? Is the future all about velcro shoes, unknowable job prospects and robots? Mon, 16 Mar 2015 09:00:00 GMT http://www.breakingdads.com/media/19-Velcro_Shoes.mp3 00:35:19 Jeff & James Why did the child cross the road? Because their parents let them. Why did the child cross the road? Because the parents were deadbeats or because they don't mollycoddle? clean http://www.breakingdads.com/media/18-Crossing_the_Road.mp3 Why did the child cross the road? Because the parents were deadbeats or because they don't mollycoddle? Mon, 9 Mar 2015 09:00:00 GMT http://www.breakingdads.com/media/18-Crossing_the_Road.mp3 00:42:25 Jeff & James Don't know what a diamond pickaxe or block of redstone ore is useful for? This week we talk about the wonderful world of Minecraft. Why worry about your kids getting into drugs when they already have Minecraft? clean http://www.breakingdads.com/media/17-Minecraft.mp3 Why worry about your kids getting into drugs when they already have Minecraft? Mon, 2 Mar 2015 09:00:00 GMT http://www.breakingdads.com/media/17-Minecraft.mp3 00:36:00 Jeff & James We love tabletop games and so do our kids. In this episode we give suggestions for getting into the world of gaming with kids and also discuss some of our favorites. If you're not playing tabletop games with your kids you're missing out on family fun and golden opportunities to destroy them at something. Because you've got like six more months before they surpass you. clean http://www.breakingdads.com/media/16-Tabletop_Games.mp3 If you're not playing tabletop games with your kids you're missing out on family fun and golden opportunities to destroy them at something. Because you've got like six more months before they surpass you. Mon, 23 Feb 2015 09:00:00 GMT http://www.breakingdads.com/media/16-Tabletop_Games.mp3 00:36:16 Jeff & James Will you be our Valentine? No? Best decision you ever made. Our long-suffering spouses were not so wise. Will you be our Valentine? No? Best decision you ever made. Our long-suffering spouses were not so wise. clean http://www.breakingdads.com/media/15-Valentine.mp3 Will you be our Valentine? No? Best decision you ever made. Our long-suffering spouses were not so wise. Mon, 09 Feb 2015 09:00:00 GMT http://www.breakingdads.com/media/15-Valentine.mp3 00:54:31 Jeff & James We like sleep, but sleep isn't so sure about parents. We discuss ways to get more of this precious commodity and prevent insanity. Sleep. This week's episode tells you how to get more. And if that does not excite you, then it doubles as a clinically proven, scientifically supported soporific. clean http://www.breakingdads.com/media/14-Sleep.mp3 Sleep. This week's episode tells you how to get more. And if that does not excite you, then it doubles as a clinically proven, scientifically supported soporific. Mon, 02 Feb 2015 09:00:00 GMT http://www.breakingdads.com/media/14-Sleep.mp3 00:52:12 Jeff & James Homework is impossibly fun and totally purposeful for elementary school kids. Wait, it isn't? This week we dig into the idea of homework - building tomorrow's workforce, one photocopied math worksheet and dubious spelling test at a time. clean http://www.breakingdads.com/media/13-Homework.mp3 This week we dig into the idea of homework - building tomorrow's workforce, one photocopied math worksheet and dubious spelling test at a time. Mon, 26 Jan 2015 09:00:00 GMT http://www.breakingdads.com/media/13-Homework.mp3 00:40:28 Jeff & James Should you bribe your kids? The answer will not surprise you. But the number of essential digressions in this episode might. This week we tackle the age old question - to bribe or not to bribe? The alternative title is - do you hate yourself or something because seriously just bribe them already. clean http://www.breakingdads.com/media/12-Bribery.mp3 This week we tackle the age old question - to bribe or not to bribe? The alternative title is - do you hate yourself or something because seriously just bribe them already Mon, 19 Jan 2015 09:00:00 GMT http://www.breakingdads.com/media/12-Bribery.mp3 01:15:17 Jeff & James A post-ho-ho-holiday show. We hear how Jeff nearly almost kind of died and James wore a vomit suit. The holidays came and went, but some stinking, fever soaked memories will linger forever. clean http://www.breakingdads.com/media/11-Ho-Ho-Ho.mp3 The holidays came and went, but some stinking, fever soaked memories will linger forever. Mon, 12 Jan 2015 09:00:00 GMT http://www.breakingdads.com/media/11-Ho-Ho-Ho.mp3 00:49:34 Jeff & James Who expects parenting to turn you into a manager? We thought we were leaving the world of bureaucracy, but now we run tiny businesses staffed by children. clean http://www.breakingdads.com/media/10-Management.mp3 We thought we were leaving the world of bureaucracy, but now we run tiny businesses staffed by children. Mon, 22 Dec 2014 09:00:00 GMT http://www.breakingdads.com/media/10-Management.mp3 00:21:20 Jeff & James Jeff loves them, James is indifferent. But, more importantly, what do the kids think about Sports? We tap into Jeff's passion this episode, which is the glory and magnificence of organized sports. James does not share this passion. clean http://www.breakingdads.com/media/9-Sports.mp3 We tap into Jeff's passion this episode. Which is the glory and magnificence of organized sports. James does not share this passion. Mon, 15 Dec 2014 09:00:00 GMT http://www.breakingdads.com/media/9-Sports.mp3 00:57:21 Jeff & James The future is all about Smooching Robots. First Robot Crushes, our new Alt-Space Country band, the Internet, and the emotional and legal implications of Robot Lovers. yes http://www.breakingdads.com/media/8-Smooching_Robots.mp3 First Robot Crushes, our new Alt-Space Country band, the Internet, and the emotional and legal implications of Robot Lovers. Mon, 08 Dec 2014 09:00:00 GMT http://www.breakingdads.com/media/8-Smooching_Robots.mp3 00:35:01 Jeff & James Kid Shows are part of your entertainment world now. But which ones are good and which are without a doubt full of evil? Using our honed skills as enjoyers of entertainment, we apply our highly subjective criteria to judging the worst and least worst of kid shows. yes http://www.breakingdads.com/media/7-Kid_Shows.mp3 Using our honed skills as enjoyers of entertainment, we apply our highly subjective criteria to judging the worst and least worst of kid shows. Mon, 01 Dec 2014 09:00:00 GMT http://www.breakingdads.com/media/7-Kid_Shows.mp3 01:01:14 Jeff & James Children are toxic waste dumps and parents are the facility managers. If you're comfortable with your own boogers and vomit it's time to have kids so you can cope with theirs. clean http://www.breakingdads.com/media/6-EWWW_Gross.mp3 If you're comfortable with your own boogers and vomit it's time to have kids so you can cope with theirs. Mon, 24 Nov 2014 09:00:00 GMT http://www.breakingdads.com/media/6-EWWW_Gross.mp3 00:28:29 Jeff & James How to effectively parent imaginary children. You know, the ones your kid invented. Think parenting real kids is hard? Try getting your child's imaginary friends to clean up, eat their greens and stop breaking your stuff. clean http://www.breakingdads.com/media/5-Imaginary_Children.mp3 How to effectively parent imaginary children. You know, the ones your kid invented. Mon, 17 Nov 2014 09:00:00 GMT http://www.breakingdads.com/media/5-Imaginary_Children.mp3 00:32:27 Jeff & James The magic of staying at home and pretending to be as productive as our wives. How DO we do it? Barely and with just the right amount of sighing. clean http://www.breakingdads.com/media/4-Gettin Stuff Done.mp3 How DO we do it? Barely and with just the right amount of sighing. Mon, 10 Nov 2014 09:00:00 GMT http://www.breakingdads.com/media/4-Gettin Stuff Done.mp3 00:54:11 Jeff & James The terror and joy and terror of birthing. Wherein your hosts talk about birthing and James learns that Jeff is a superhero. clean http://www.breakingdads.com/media/3-Birthing.mp3 Wherein your hosts talk about birthing and James learns that Jeff is a superhuman. Tue, 04 Nov 2014 09:00:00 GMT http://www.breakingdads.com/media/3-Birthing.mp3 00:49:09 Jeff & James Kids' birthdays and the joy of Halloween. Everyone loves birthdays, except maybe parents. Followed by the equally joy inducing experience of Halloween. clean http://www.breakingdads.com/media/2-Birthdays-Halloween.mp3 Everyone loves birthdays, except maybe parents. Followed by the equally joy inducing experience of Halloween. Tue, 28 Oct 2014 09:00:00 GMT http://www.breakingdads.com/media/2-Birthdays-Halloween.mp3 00:58:00 Jeff & James A look at kids and swearing. Kids say the !@#$% $#@!*#@ things. yes http://www.breakingdads.com/media/1-Swearing.mp3 Kids say the !@#$% $#@!*#@ things. Thur, 16 Oct 2014 09:00:00 GMT http://www.breakingdads.com/media/1-Swearing.mp3 00:23:09