Who Let the Dads Out? | Life of Dad #20

This week it's back to Tom, Lee and Mike catching up on school routines, kids growing up, and why a quiet house can leave you wondering what to do with yourself. From teaching their sons to drive and shave to figuring out how to be both the fun dad and the disciplinarian, the guys compare notes—including Frankie laughing at Lee’s serious voice and the day Tom actually followed through on throwing away the pancakes.

The back-to-school conversation takes them through questionable haircuts, playground chaos, and the music that shaped their younger years, including Mike barking like DMX in the school hallways. They also talk about juggling packed family schedules, how technology has changed school and childhood, and finding a balance between preparing kids for the future and giving them room to make mistakes.

Episode #20 is a reminder that watching your kids grow up means doing some growing up yourself—even if you still don’t feel like an adult. One minute you’re wishing for a little peace and quiet, and the next you’re eating a sad salad alone, wondering when everybody’s coming home.