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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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- 5 days ago1h 5m
Magnum Opus: Steven Spielberg
This week I'm joined by one of my many cinema friends to debate what the most Steven Spielberg movie is. Did he peak with Jaws? Did he keep the magic alive with Shutter Island? Is the final answer Hook? You'll have to listen to find out more Sign up today to get more episodes just like this, and join our weekly livestream - https://hellofawayto.dad/ 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 ago5 min
MashCast Interlude - W*A*L*T*E*R Featuring SHOCKS
This is a preview Episode. Listen to the whole show at hellofawayto.dad This week Carey is back as we enjoy a MASHCast interlude and watch the failed pilot WALTER starring Gary Burghoff Watch along with us here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OS8Vd1vVqXc Sign up today to get more episodes just like this, and join our weekly livestream - https://hellofawayto.dad/ 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/
- 2 weeks ago53 min
Unveiling the Prophet with Devin O'Shea
This week author and fellow St. Louisian Devin O'Shea joins Francis to talk about some local history, specifically the kind done by racist white people. We discuss the long history St. Louis has with the labor movement, our own experiences with the yearly VP Fair, and how to improve upon the offered merchendise the current Veiled Prophet society has to offer Get the book - https://bookshop.org/a/25702/9798888905791 If you want to listen to some more serious discussions and follow Devin on Social media, there's plenty to find on Devin's Linktree - https://linktr.ee/devintoshea Sign up today to get more episodes just like this, and join our weekly livestream - https://hellofawayto.dad/ 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/
- 3 weeks ago6 min
Preview - DadChat: Museum hopping with Roz of WTYP Podcast
This is a preview of the bonus content. To hear the whole episode sign up at hellofawayto.dad This week Francis is joined by Roz of the Well There's Your Problem Podcast, a show about engineering disasters with slides. We talk about his motivations to start the podcast, his favorite engineering marvels, and we discover a shared love of weird little museums. Listen to Well There's Your Problem and you'll hear a couple episodes with Francis - https://www.patreon.com/wtyppod/posts/technicals-with-83200235 Follow Roz at - https://bsky.app/profile/donoteat.bsky.social Sign up today to get more episodes just like this, and join our weekly livestream - https://hellofawayto.dad/ 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/
- Aug 17, 202653 min
The Hobbit (1977) with Eric from Soundtracker Podcast
Sign up for the patreon at hellofawayto.dad This week on the show Eric joins Francis once again to talk about the Rankin/Bass version of The Hobbit from 1977. The incredible music, animation, and giant dwarf noses, all shown in under 90 minutes. Get more from Eric, including many episodes with Francis at https://www.patreon.com/soundtracker Follow Eric for more movie insights https://x.com/Soundtracker_ https://bsky.app/profile/uwebollocks.bsky.social Sign up today to get more episodes just like this, and join our weekly livestream - https://hellofawayto.dad/ 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/
- Aug 11, 20267 min
Twin Peaks: Season 2 premier -Preview-
This is a preview episode. To get the whole episode sign up at https://hellofawayto.dad/ or buy the whole collection and get access to every Twin Peaks episode Jack and Francis are back for Season 2 of Twin Peaks. Who is the giant dream man? How many more people are going to die in this hospital? Does Jack still have his Log Lady costume? None of these questions are answered, but speculation abounds. Join Jack, a die hard Twin Peaks fan and Francis, a guy who has only experienced Twin Peaks through online memes as we dissect the show episode by episode Sign up today to get more episodes just like this, and join our weekly livestream - https://hellofawayto.dad/ 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/
- Aug 3, 202652 min
DadChat: Not now sweetie, daddy's on Zillow
This week Francis and Jack talk about their various travels through Wisconsin, Ohio, and a little hole-in-the-wall town called New York City. Sign up today to get more episodes just like this, and join our weekly livestream - https://hellofawayto.dad/ 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/
- Jul 27, 20265 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/
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