Garage beers, dad talk, and zero kid interruptions—welcome to Garage Time on the Dad Livin’ podcast. In this episode, we crack open cold beers in the garage, talk Vegas trips, Olympic hockey, grilling, golf, and the everyday wins and frustrations of being a dad.

Whether you’re sneaking a listen on your commute or imagining that perfect after-work beer in the garage, this episode is your permission to slow down, laugh, and hang with the guys. We cover favorite garage beers (Bush Light, Ultras, Natty, Silver Bullets, nooners, Pink Whitney), legendary keg stories, dad-life rants, and why trips and memories beat toys every time.

• The perfect “garage beer” lineup and cooler-packing strategy for dads
• Vegas traditions, Bellagio trips, and 15+ years of guys’ trips
• Olympic hockey reactions, USA vs. Canada, and why everything gets over-politicized
• Kegs, college throwbacks, and why keg stands were always ridiculous
• Spring dad dreams: golf after work, grilling ribs, smash burgers, pork steaks, pool parties
• Real talk on mowing the lawn, paying the neighbor kid, and embracing convenience as a dad

00:00 – Welcome to Garage Time
00:45 – Close your eyes: the perfect garage beer moment
04:30 – Vegas trips, Bellagio stories & Casino Royale
08:30 – Garage beer picks: Bush Light, Ultras, Natty, nooners & Pink Whitney
11:30 – Kegs, college nights & keg stand confessions
13:30 – What’s grinding our gears: Olympic hockey & sore losers
19:30 – USA! USA! Family hockey mornings and big saves
24:00 – Dads, trips, and why memories matter more than stuff
30:00 – Golf, grilling season & Traeger vs. Blackstone vs. charcoal
36:30 – Mowing the lawn, batteries dying & paying someone else
41:30 – Guided “garage beer” meditation & outro

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In this episode of Dad Livin' Season 2, we break down why "How can I help?" is actually the most dangerous phrase in your marriage. It sounds helpful, but it traps you in the role of an assistant while forcing your partner to carry the entire mental load of the household.

We explore the "Default Parent Trap"—the invisible burden of remembering doctor appointments, shoe sizes, and school schedules that usually falls on one person. We also discuss why the 50/50 marriage is a myth and how aiming for a 60/40 split can save your relationship from resentment.
In this episode, we cover:

-The Assistant Trap: Why asking for instructions makes your partner feel like a project manager, not a spouse.

-The Invisible Mental Load: Understanding the exhaustion of "remembering everything" for the family.

-The 60/40 Rule: Why you should always try to give 60 percent, even when you are tired.

-The Marriage Ops Meeting: A simple 10-minute weekly habit to sync calendars and stop the fights before they start.

Stop renting space in your own house. Listen in to learn how to take ownership and become a true partner.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro: The problem with being a "helper"
02:15 - What is the Default Parent Trap?
08:30 - The myth of the 50/50 marriage
14:45 - How to run a Marriage Ops Meeting
21:00 - Moving from renter to owner in your home
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It’s the silent struggle that nearly half of all fathers are facing, yet almost no one talks about. In this episode of Dad Livin', we’re exposing the hard truth about Dad Burnout—what it really is, why it’s happening, and most importantly, how to fix it before you crash.

If you’ve been feeling irritable, emotionally drained, or just "empty" despite loving your family, you aren't just tired. You might be part of the 49% of dads currently battling burnout.

We break down the science and the solutions:

- The Reality Check: Why modern dads are more stressed than ever (and the stats to prove it).
- The Warning Signs: How to spot the difference between a bad day and true burnout.
- The "Fix" Plan: Practical steps to reclaim your energy, including the "Name It to Tame It" strategy.
- Coping vs. Numbs: Why reducing alcohol and delegating chores can save your sanity.

Stop suffering in silence. It’s time to get your spark back so you can be the dad you want to be.

Let’s talk about it:
What is the #1 thing that causes you the most stress as a dad right now? Let us know in the comments.

Timestamps:
0:00 - The "Silent" Epidemic
02:30 - Truth: 49% of dads are burned out
08:15 - Why alcohol isn't the answer
15:45 - The Fix: Delegating & Communication
22:10 - How to recharge (for real)

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