Rory Scovel is an actor, comedian, and writer — but he’s picked up a new title over these last few years: DAD. Each week he and co-host Ruthie Wyatt are joined by their hilarious celebrity friends to unpack the mysteries of fatherhood, parenting and the weirdos who raised us. Full of funny stories from your favorite performers, this is a show for dads and non-dads.
20 Available Episodes (20 Total)Average duration: 00:38:19
Jul 28, 2021
A Message From Rory
00:04:42
Rory Scovel wants to thank all of you dads and non-dads out there for listening to Dads: The Podcast. You can listen to Rory’s new Team Coco podcast Pen Pals now.
Every week, Rory Scovel and Daniel Van Kirk respond to the letters you send them - you can seek advice, tell a story, vent. Be sure to check out the latest episode with the very funny Casey Wilson, where she dishes out advice on flings, depression, and meatball subs!
Dec 30, 2020
Get Off Chris Gethard’s Lovingly Hand-Tilled Lawn!
00:51:50
We’re wrapping up our first season with one of our favorites: Chris Gethard! Known for his daring, experimental comedy, Chris has been doing jokes about landscaping and fatherhood since moving out to the ‘burbs—and he has feelings about it. He also talks about telling some of his most graphic, embarrassing stories in front of his parents and the time his dad taught him that violence actually CAN solve problems.
Dec 23, 2020
The Precious Tears of Tom Papa
00:46:20
When comedian and radio host Tom Papa dropped his eldest daughter off at college, he cried for two whole days—and now he would like for his wife to stop bringing it up, thank you very much! He talks to Ruthie and Rory about why his spouse seems to delight in his displays of he-motion. Plus: he explains how the pandemic has made him more laissez-faire as a dad. That’s right—Papa don’t preach!
Dec 16, 2020
Colton Dunn is Hate-Scrolling Your Instagram
00:34:20
Like many comedians, Colton Dunn used to think that his busy lifestyle and career would never be able to accommodate children, or even a spouse. But oh, how wrong he was! Now a married father of two, the “Superstore” actor talks to Rory and Ruthie about how he's learned to manage the pressure that comes with having other mouths to feed—plus those annoying DINK (double income, no kids) couples who plaster their social media feeds with travel pics.
Dec 09, 2020
Vanessa Ragland is an Adult, We Promise
00:32:56
Vanessa Ragland parents two children while running one of LA’s premier comedy venues, Dynasty Typewriter. So why doesn’t she feel like a grown-up yet? The actress and comedian gets to the heart of the matter with Ruthie and Rory while also spilling some tea about her dad, whose post-retirement turn as an open-mic guitarist has been getting the ladies all hot ‘n bothered.
Dec 02, 2020
Justin Halpern’s Dad is a Man of the Sea
00:45:40
Real “Dad Heads” need no introduction to Justin Halpern! As the author of the bestselling book “Shit My Dad Says,” Justin has endless stories about his father, a man who hardly ever cried. A man who would go out on the Sea of Cortez with a band of outlaws one month out of every year and return with hundreds of pounds of fish. Plus, Rory and Justin bond over what can only be described as dad rage.
Nov 25, 2020
Ravi Patel’s Excellent Adventure
00:43:53
Ravi Patel is on a quest for the good life! In his HBO Max docuseries “The Pursuit of Happiness,” the actor and director goes on a globetrotting search for answers to life’s big questions. He talks to Ruthie and Rory about how casting his parents in his productions has brought his family closer together, even if his dad now calls himself a “celebrity speaker.”
Nov 18, 2020
Tig Notaro and the Silent Snugglers
00:32:07
Rory and Ruthie are joined by Tig Notaro and two mostly quiet special guests: her twin sons! Tig’s path to motherhood included a strip mall parking lot and the realization that even in the worst of times, you can still find love. She also talks about why her boys don’t know anything about what she actually does for work—except that it sometimes involves going into outer space.
Nov 11, 2020
Roy Wood Jr.’s Son is Leveling Up
00:40:24
“Daily Show” correspondent Roy Wood Jr. hails from a distinguished family of broadcasters—and his four-year-old son is next! Roy talks to Rory and Ruthie about how the precocious kid has been honing his reporting skills during the pandemic (not to mention learning Mandarin and cursive). Roy also talks about how learning about his family’s history has changed his parenting, including when he recently went on “Finding Your Roots.”
Nov 04, 2020
Adam Cayton-Holland’s Dad is Always There
00:37:04
Comedian Adam Cayton-Holland’s dad is practically a superhero! By day, he’s a civil rights attorney who’s gotten people out of Guantanamo Bay. At night, he’s a regular audience member at Adam’s shows, developing his refined taste in stand-up comedy. Adam talks to Rory and Ruthie what it was like to grow up with such a supportive dad. He also explains how good taste in comedy is trickling down to his own toddler son, who’s been busy working out material in front of the neighborhood kids.
Jul 28 | 00:04:42
A Message From Rory
Dec 30 | 00:51:50
Get Off Chris Gethard’s Lovingly Hand-Tilled Lawn!
Dec 23 | 00:46:20
The Precious Tears of Tom Papa
Dec 16 | 00:34:20
Colton Dunn is Hate-Scrolling Your Instagram
Dec 09 | 00:32:56
Vanessa Ragland is an Adult, We Promise
Dec 02 | 00:45:40
Justin Halpern’s Dad is a Man of the Sea
Nov 25 | 00:43:53
Ravi Patel’s Excellent Adventure
Nov 18 | 00:32:07
Tig Notaro and the Silent Snugglers
Nov 11 | 00:40:24
Roy Wood Jr.’s Son is Leveling Up
Nov 04 | 00:37:04
Adam Cayton-Holland’s Dad is Always There
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