Life of Dad
Life of Dad is a podcast for fathers, hosted by Tom Riles, Lee Kimbrell, and Mike James. It covers the humorous and challenging aspects of parenting, from school drop-offs to deeper fatherhood topics. Produced by Nateland Entertainment, the show encourages listener participation and aims to build a community of dads.
Episodes
16: Duct Tape & DIY Disasters | Life of Dad Ep #16
Episode #16 of Life of Dad is all about the DIY spirit that seems to come with being a dad. Tom Riles, Lee Kimbrell, and Mike James swap stories about home projects, duct tape fixes, garage adventures, and the moments when confidence outweighs actual expertise. Along the way, they also share the realities of becoming the family chauffeur, navigating school drop-offs, road rage, and the funny routi
15: Dad Injuries, Shower Eggs and Sandwich Etiquette | Life of Dad Ep #15
Episode #15 of Life of Dad is full of the everyday conversations that somehow only dads can turn into an hour of laughs. Tom Riles, Lee Kimbrell, and Mike James talk about the emotions that come with kids getting older, back-to-school season, and the moments that unexpectedly remind you just how much time with your kids really matters. The conversation also takes plenty of detours, including trave
14: My Kids Thought This Was Normal with Frank Caliendo | Life of Dad Ep #14
Episode #14 of Life of Dad brings a fourth chair to the studio as hosts Tom Riles, Lee Kimbrell, and Mike James (who just opened for Nate Bargatze on tour) welcome world-renowned comedian and impressionist Frank Caliendo.Frank leads a laugh-filled conversation covering fatherhood, his start doing impressions, his high-profile comedy career while raising kids, his favorite kids' shows, and much mo
13: Costco: Executive Member Energy | Life of Dad Ep #13
Episode #13 of Life of Dad takes a trip to everyone's favorite warehouse store as hosts Tom Riles, Lee Kimbrell, and Mike James dive into the world of Costco. From family shopping trips and bulk buying to executive memberships, impulse purchases, food court favorites, and the things that somehow always end up in the cart, the guys share the funny realities of shopping for a growing family.Along t
12: Old Dad, New Worries with Brian Bates | Life of Dad Ep #12
Comedian Brian Bates joins the guys this week to celebrate his brand-new Nateland comedy special, Worried (watch here: https://youtu.be/-LfFqaVj3uQ), before the conversation naturally turns into everything from becoming an older dad and the "resting worried face" of parenthood to teaching teenagers to drive, disastrous family photos, and why growing older changes the way you think about raising k
11: Lawns, Camping & Chaos | Life of Dad Ep #11
Episode #11 of Life of Dad finds hosts Tom Riles, Lee Kimbrell, and Mike James talking about the unexpected things that somehow become important as life and fatherhood move along. From mowing shoes, lawn care, and backyard projects to gardening, camping, and the little quirks that slowly become part of everyday life, the guys swap stories about the hobbies, habits, and routines they never saw com
10: Hot Dad Summer | Life of Dad Ep #10
Episode #10 of Life of Dad celebrates everything that comes with summertime as hosts Tom Riles, Lee Kimbrell, and Mike James swap stories about family vacations, pool days, backyard adventures, beating the heat, and the unforgettable moments that seem to happen every summer. From the running joke of “Hot Dad Summer” to the little traditions that kids remember for years, the guys reflect on why th
9: Stuff Guys Can't Toss | Life of Dad Ep #9
Episode #9 of Life of Dad welcomes its first live studio audience as hosts Tom Riles, Lee Kimbrell, and Mike James tackle one of the most relatable questions dads have ever submitted: What’s something you just can’t bring yourself to throw away? From boxes of old cables and random keepsakes to sentimental collections and “just in case” items, the guys share their own stories and hear plenty of hi
8: Takin' Care of Dad's Bod | Life of Dad Ep #8
Episode #8 of Life of Dad continues the conversation about one topic many dads tend to avoid: their own health. Hosts Tom Riles, Lee Kimbrell, and Mike James talk about everything from routine checkups and mental health to exercise, diet, sleep, and the challenge of taking care of yourself while trying to take care of everyone else.The episode also features stories and questions from the growing
7: Dads: Then Vs. Now with Stephen Bargatze | Life of Dad Ep #7
Episode #7 of Life of Dad welcomes the show’s first guest, Stephen Bargatze, as hosts Tom Riles, Lee Kimbrell, and Mike James take a trip down memory lane and compare what growing up looked like then versus now. From driving farm trucks as kids and disappearing for hours without anyone knowing where you were to the everyday responsibilities children used to have, the group shares stories that wou
6: Backseat Birth Plan | Life of Dad Ep #6
Episode #6 of Life of Dad continues the conversation about the journey to fatherhood as hosts Tom Riles, Lee Kimbrell, and Mike James focus on the final stretch before a baby arrives. From labor-inducing pizzas and Costco hot dogs to power walks, castor oil, and every other piece of advice expectant parents receive, the guys share stories about the strange lengths people will go to when they’re r
5: The Bowflex, A Flamethrower & An Airplane | Life of Dad Ep #5
Episode #5 of Life of Dad continues the conversation about fatherhood with hosts Tom Riles, Lee Kimbrell, and Mike James as they talk about money, responsibility, and the many strange ways dads try to justify their purchases. From sleepless nights with a baby and life on the road to family movie nights, school drop-off autopilot, and old high school nicknames, the guys share more stories about th
4: SWEATY PALMS, BABY NAMES & CAR SEATS | Life of Dad Ep #4 - A Nateland Podcast
Episode #4 of Life of Dad continues the conversation about navigating fatherhood as hosts Tom Riles, Lee Kimbrell, and Mike James settle into the second trimester and discuss the surprising confidence that can come with it. As the early panic and uncertainty begin to fade, the guys talk about how easy it is for new parents to feel like they’ve finally figured things out—just in time for parenthoo
3: NEW BABY. NO SLEEP. NO CLUE. | Life of Dad Ep #3 - A Nateland Podcast
Episode #3 of Life of Dad continues the conversation about the early days of fatherhood as hosts Tom Riles, Lee Kimbrell, and Mike James dive into the fog of bringing a newborn home for the first time. From sleepless nights and 3 a.m. fears to figuring out shifts with your spouse and realizing “this baby is really ours now,” the guys share honest stories about the emotional blur of those first few
2: My Wife is Pregnant, Now What? | Life of Dad Ep #2 - A Nateland Podcast
Episode #2 of Life of Dad continues the conversation about the early stages of fatherhood with hosts Tom Riles, Lee Kimbrell, and Mike James as they focus on the first trimester and everything that comes with it. Building off last week’s conversations about sleepless nights, newborn life, and adjusting to parenthood, the guys share more stories about pregnancy nerves, hiding the news early on, Mot
1: BECOMING A DAD | Life of Dad Ep #1 | A Nateland Podcast
Episode #1 of Life of Dad kicks off with hosts Tom Riles, Lee Kimbrell, and Mike James diving into the moment life changes forever: becoming a dad. From sleepless nights with newborns and surprise pregnancies to dad fashion, Costco runs, and learning how quickly kids grow up, the guys share hilarious and heartfelt stories from every stage of fatherhood. The episode also features community voicema
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