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The Cool Dad Shirt Podcast — Season 4 Episode 1: Snow Gin Fizz & Dad Tech Support Triumphs

Welcome back, listeners… somehow we’ve made it to Season Four of The Cool Dad Shirt Podcast, proving once and for all that quitting is for people with free storage space on their phones.

In this kickoff episode of 2026, Rich and Mike dive headfirst into the important issues facing modern dads today, including:

• Meniscus tears caused by… home improvement (the most middle-aged injury imaginable)
• The surprising emotional highs of a really good cup of coffee
• Rich’s invention of the world’s most seasonal and dangerous cocktail: the Snow Gin Fizz (feat. rogue rosemary shrapnel)
• Why office kitchenettes become dumping grounds for half-eaten holiday mystery treats
• The true pinnacle of human evolution: remote tech support for your parents
• The eternal frustration of texting autocorrect and the life-changing discovery of… swipe typing
• A nostalgic trip back to above-ground pool whirlpools and the lost art of “fill it up and check the oil”
• Plus: double-neck guitars, missed phone calls, and Rich asking the question no one asked: “Am I sexist… or just startled by male phlebotomists?”

It’s classic dad-pop culture comedy, equal parts heartfelt, ridiculous, and mildly orthopedic.

Season Four is here. Expectations are low. Spirits are high. And the Snow Gin Fizz may or may not be FDA approved.

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Cocktail Warning

Do not insert herbs into spherical ice molds unless you enjoy being attacked by floating rosemary needles.

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Season 3, Episode 10: Socks, Head Nods, and Winning Kitchen Appliances Like a Real Adult

Mike and Rich cover the full emotional spectrum of middle-aged dad life—from the joy of rediscovered socks to the sobering realization that winning kitchen appliances on a game show is now the ultimate fantasy.

What starts as a simple question (“Where did all my socks go?”) quickly spirals into moving kids out, awkward workplace head nod hierarchies, filming your nephew getting punched in the face, and the silent terror of unanswered calls from aging parents.

It’s heartfelt. It’s ridiculous. It’s aggressively relatable.

What We’re Talking About This Week

The Great Sock Recovery of 2025

When a daughter moves out, silverware mysteriously reappears… along with a lifetime supply of socks previously believed to be eaten by the dryer. A bittersweet rite of passage—with bonus hosiery.

Workplace Head Nod Politics

Is there a formal nod and an informal nod? Rich breaks down the unspoken hallway etiquette of corporate life—and now you’ll never walk past a coworker the same way again.

Workplace Anxiety Nobody Trains You For

One tangled headset. One innocent coworker. One man on the brink of an HR incident because someone refuses to untangle their cords.

Filming a Muay Thai Fight (Mistakes Were Made)

Rich tries to be a supportive uncle by filming his nephew’s first Muay Thai exhibition… until punches, kicks, and blood make him quietly root for the end of the match and consider deleting the footage forever.

Editing Your Spouse’s Texts (For Personal Gain)

Pro tip: If you’re asked to proofread a text, casually insert a glowing paragraph about yourself. Payment accepted in reputation points.

Why Our Aunts and Uncles Seemed Ancient at 50

Back in the day: sitting, smoking, and handing kids $5. Today: grandparents doing cannonballs and coaching soccer. What changed—and why we’re all trying to age very differently.

Don’t Procrastinate the Important Stuff

A powerful reminder about digitizing old tapes, preserving family memories, and why some things shouldn’t be put off “until later.”

Dad Calls Are Always an Emergency

Two missed calls from your dad could mean anything—from a medical crisis to breaking news about Uncle Giuseppe’s opening in Sayville.

The Moment You Know You’re an Adult

Forget jet skis. Forget dirt bikes.
Winning a full set of kitchen appliances on a game show now feels like hitting the lottery—and honestly? That dishwasher alone is worth it.

Why You’ll Love This Episode

If you’re a dad, parent, uncle, or just someone navigating adulthood with mild anxiety and a sense of humor, this episode hits home. It’s observational comedy, parenting stories, nostalgia, and real-life reflection—all wrapped in one extremely comfortable Cool Dad Shirt.

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Emoji Battles, Koozie Logic, and the $1 Million Nap

It's pure suburban chaos, seasoned with Pop-Tarts, guilt-fueled quesadillas, and one man’s war with his paper towel dispenser. This week, we're diving into the deep, dark world of emoji management, where a single borderline inappropriate icon can haunt your "recently used" panel for 60 days! Hear about the tactical use of other emojis to push out the offending one and a hilarious family text mishap involving a puff of smoke instead of a sad face.

Plus, get ready for some serious dad dilemmas:

Road Rage with Siri: Does your car's navigation system pressure you into running a red light? You're not alone!

The Cold Beverage Commitment: Find out why carrying a koozie (or is it a cozy?) in your pocket—even at a restaurant—is a total game-changer for one dedicated cold-drink enthusiast.

Force of Habit: The physics of paper towel rolls... The simple terror of accidentally buying full-size paper towels after a decade of select-a-size-induced wrist action.

The Great Underwear Announcement: A very confident declaration from one dad that was met with applause.

The Sound Man Confessional: Hear the top three insulting/confusing things a sound man is asked, including being mistaken for the DJ or, worse, the waiter!

Bee Redemption: From unintentional bee slayer to full-blown honey advocate.

Finally, we talk about the mystery of an opening car trunk solved (it's not low bass frequencies, sadly) , the surprising shame of an oversized chicken quesadilla , and the real story behind the "spend the night in a negative 24.9 dB room for $1,000,000" challenge.

Stick around for the Cool Dad Tip of the Week: how to fund your retirement with a 2% cash-back credit card —it's like forced savings and free money!

Esquire raves: "The Cool Dad Shirt podcast is marginally entertaining, sometimes funny, and strangely appealing to hot moms". What more could you ask for?

It’s chaos, dad logic, and comedy gold — all wrapped in a crispy cinnamon Pop-Tart.

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