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Francis and his ensemble talk about being in your 40s. Previously a podcast about being in your 30s. Parenting, Author interviews, movies and TV shows. We cover it all
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- 4 days ago5 min
Hallmark Christmas in July - Preview-
This is a preview of our latest Patreon episode. Get this and more at https://hellofawayto.dad/ And you thought the stores were putting out Halloween candy early. This month Francis and Beth ignore the heatwave and watch the new Christmas in July movies released on Hallmark. First up is Christmas under construction, featuring a reality show couple who fix your home and your relationship. Next is O Little Christmas Market where the talented architect and the midrange diorama builder save the Christmas market. Finally we watch Snowbound for the Holidays to save the run down ski lodge from the evil developers next door. Our favorites, our most disliked, and our recommendations are waiting for you. Check out the store, and sign up for our twice a month email updates https://whatahellofawaytodad.com/ See our favorite books and explore some of the authors featured on the show - https://bookshop.org/shop/hellofawaytodad BlueSky - https://bsky.app/profile/whatahellofawaytodad.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hellofawaytodad/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/hellofawaytodad/
- 1 weeks ago49 min
1000 ways to Die with Josh Boerman
This week Josh Boerman joins Francis for another Spike TV blast from the past as they watch the TV show 1000 ways to Die. We've got rednecks getting bit by snakes, late night electrocutions, and Germans being German Follow Josh and listen to Worst of all Possible Worlds @worstpossible.world @illconceivedpodcast.com joshboerman.com Check out the store, and sign up for our twice a month email updates https://whatahellofawaytodad.com/ BlueSky - https://bsky.app/profile/whatahellofawaytodad.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hellofawaytodad/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/hellofawaytodad/
- 2 weeks ago5 min
Twin Peaks - Season 1 finale PREVIEW
It's the final episode of Season 1 Twin Peaks. Do we discover the killer? Will Bobby stop giving us the crazy eyes? This week we talk about TV tropes and the importance of good police work. This is a Preview episode. To listen to this and all other Twin Peaks episodes sign up hellofawayto.dad Check out the store, and sign up for our twice a month email updates https://whatahellofawaytodad.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hellofawaytodad/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/hellofawaytodad/
- 3 weeks ago46 min
DadChat: Costco Fashionistas
This week Francis and Jack take a trip to Costo to expand their wardrobe, discuss min/maxing your everyday carry, and answer questions If you like this and want more, sign up for the bonus content at hellofawayto.dad where we have weekly live streams, sales, and extra episodes Check out the store, and sign up for our twice a month email updates https://whatahellofawaytodad.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hellofawaytodad/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/hellofawaytodad/
- Jun 29, 20265 min
MASHCast: A Requiem for Henry Blake -Preview-
This is a Preview of this week's bonus episode. To get full access sign up at the $5 level here - https://hellofawayto.dad/ This week Francis and Carey finish off Season three of MASH. We say goodbye to Trapper John and Henry Blake and close out this first arc of MASH and discuss the incoming personnel. We'll be taking a break in between episodes to watch the ill fated pilot episode of WALTER, the MASH Spinoff featuring Radar as a St. Louis police officer. Check out the store, and sign up for our twice a month email updates https://whatahellofawaytodad.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hellofawaytodad/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/hellofawaytodad/
- Jun 22, 202646 min
Travel Log: Underground at Meramec Caverns
This week Miss Elizabeth joins Francis to talk about a birthday trip to one of the oldest stops on Route 66. We have been visiting this underground cavern for years and been witness to the many changes over the years, as well as the scenes that have endured. From the pendulum that doesn't work, the asbestos tiling in the largest inner chamber, and of course the many, many roadside billboards directing you to the world famous Jesse James hideout Check out the store, and sign up for our twice a month email updates https://whatahellofawaytodad.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hellofawaytodad/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/hellofawaytodad/
- Jun 16, 20262 min
Twin Peaks: The Bookhouse Boys -Preview-
We're closing in on the end of Season 1 and I'm told it only gets weirder from here. Listen today to hear a Twin Peaks superfan (Jack) walk me through this mental trip of a show with newbie (Francis) This is a preview. You can get access to this episode on out Patreon by signing up at $5 a month, purchasing the collection, or picking up individual episodes Get access here - https://www.patreon.com/Hellofawaytodie/posts/twin-peaks-boys-161142313
- Jun 8, 202647 min
Getting arrested with Gothdad (Feat. Dusty Gannon)
Dusty Gannon of the Goth wave band Agonal Gasps joins Francis to discuss being in the military, changing your personal brand, and how to prepare for an arrest Listen to the Agonal Gasps here - https://agonalgasps.bandcamp.com/ Get your Goth Dad fix on TikTop - https://www.tiktok.com/@itsgothdad Check out the store, and sign up for our twice a month email updates https://whatahellofawaytodad.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hellofawaytodad/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/hellofawaytodad/
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