Welcome back to Dad Shorts Podcast, where Scott & Zach rank life’s most important things—starting with what truly makes dads cry! This week, we dive into March Madness, unforgettable dad bonding moments, and how to connect with kids who aren't into sports. Plus, we dream up the ultimate March Madness Bracket—because everything in life deserves one!

Episode Highlights:
(00:00:00) – Welcome to the madness! What else in life deserves a bracket?
(00:04:40) – March Madness memories & why the tournament is so special
(00:07:26) – Creating quality time with kids—without forcing your hobbies on them

(00:27:23) – Top 10 March Madness Moments we’ll never forget!
(00:38:44) – Teasing next week’s BIG guest: Jake Hancock from Christ Church in the Valley!

Join the Conversation!
What would you put in your Dad March Madness Bracket? Drop your thoughts in the comments or find us on Facebook (@DadShortsPodcast)!

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Get ready for an episode packed with dad wisdom, laughter, and some truly bizarre questions! This week, we sit down with Michael DeFazio to talk about parenting, faith, and the importance of having deep conversations with our kids. Oh, and we also tackle some of the wildest hypotheticals imaginable—including bear fights, cannibalistic survival dilemmas, and whether a lifetime of rain is worth saving a friend.

(00:07:19) – How to study the Bible: Making faith accessible
(00:11:02) – Michael’s best dad story (get ready to laugh!)
(00:16:48) – Coffee with three dads from history—who makes the cut?
(00:20:52) – Raising kids to stand firm in their beliefs
(00:40:04) – The Cannibal’s Quandary: A truly disturbing “what if?”
(00:44:08) – Bear attack or lifetime of rain—would you take one for the team?
(00:49:05) – The office scandal you didn’t commit (but everyone believes)

Join the Conversation!
What would you do in these crazy situations? Drop your thoughts in the comments or hit us up on Facebook (@DadShortsPodcast) and TikTok (coming soon!).

Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share—especially if you enjoy a good dad joke with your deep conversations.

Listen now, because this episode is totally free. (Unless it’s over 30 minutes. Then it’s extra free.)

Hey dads (and everyone else who loves a good laugh and solid parenting wisdom)! This episode of Dad Shorts is packed with dad jokes, real talk about education, and even a fantasy faculty draft featuring the best TV and movie dads.

Our guest, Dr. Luke Boyer, is an educator with a passion for helping parents navigate the world of schools. He brings insights on everything from what parents should really pay attention to in education to how schools differ from businesses.

And, of course, we dive into some classic Dad Shorts fun—including dad uniforms, dad jokes, and building the ultimate school staff using famous TV dads. (Spoiler: Uncle Phil is definitely running the show.)

Episode Breakdown:

(00:02:30) - What’s your go-to dad uniform? Cargo shorts or sweatpants? Let’s be real.
(00:08:02) - Bring on the dad jokes! (Yes, we’ve got a dad-a-base for that.)
(00:07:05) - Advice for new dads—because babies don’t come with manuals.
(00:12:27) - The truth about schools: What’s real, what’s media hype, and what parents need to know.
(00:17:30) - Must-read books for parents who want to understand education better.
(00:24:38) - If you were Secretary of Education, what’s the first thing you’d change?
(00:30:55) - Building the ultimate school staff with TV and movie dads. Who’s principal? Who’s the shop teacher? And who’s definitely getting fired?
(00:39:37) - Final thoughts: The school of our dreams… or nightmares?

Hit play, have some laughs, and maybe even walk away with a fresh perspective on education. Keep on Daddin'!