Dad La Soul Sessions Extra Time

Dan and Jim talk about tribute acts, whether you're ever too old for fashion, how Jim got stuck on top of a mountain and how not to administer first aid. Plus, hear from Gareth Wall, an author who supports dads in his day job, on how to navigate parenting.

Dan and Jim return this week, talking about Valentine's Day in a long-term relationships, disasters from previous years, the dark side of icons, amazing gigs, cinema-based arguments, embracing the power of the word 'yes' and MORE!

Dan and Jim discuss the #GiveMe5Dad campaign, going all Bob Geldof on you. Jim's been to the cinema for the first time in ages and Dan warns of the unexpected events that happen when you wear DLS merch. Donate to our Crowdfunder: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/dad-la-soul---giveme5dad

Jim is sailing the ship alone this week as Dan couldn't make it, so he brings in some special guests to cover. Kristian Coburn talks about Unmasking Masculinity, Paul Williams chats all things Movember and Thomas Westenholz offers expert relationship communication advice. Plus find out how Jim went locally viral and how he keeps his kids distracted on car journeys.

On today's episode: We talk blagging backstage at Paul Weller gigs, the stress of car shopping and whether musicians like #ChappellRoan owe their fans anything Plus, we dive deep into conker cheating strategies—yes, there’s a way—and ask why everyone doesn’t have a live band for house chores. We also share laughs over roller derby pun names, tackling screen time battles with teens. discuss the challenge of growing potatoes and tomatoes together (tomatoes, anyone?), and have to watch an episode of Married at First Sight. And if that’s not enough, there’s a heartwarming story about a group of men who’ve met every Thursday night for 56 years. Couple therapist @ThomasWestenholz joins us to help break the cycle of those “same old” arguments with your partner (#MarriageTherapy). On the music front, we’ve got James Brown’s “The Boss”, Chappell Roan’s “Hot To Go”, and Big Daddy Kane’s Tiny Desk Concert to keep things funky. Hit play, subscribe, and share the dad wisdom!

Dan and Jim talk about pointless TV remakes, how to talk to homeless people with respect and why Missy Elliott makes everything better. There is discussion of Jim's hamstring injury, visiting high schools with your kids, dodgy doctors, people talking in the cinema and a whole lot more.

The video version of the latest podcast. Dan and Jim talk about the sheer terror of asking a girl out back in the day, the amazing TV show inspired by a trip to Sainsburys, the TikTok hack that actually works, what men need to know about menopause (it's more than you think) and how Magic Dave got his nickname. Eek. Plus funky tunes.

Dan and Jim talk about the sheer terror of asking a girl out back in the day, the amazing TV show inspired by a trip to Sainsburys, the TikTok hack that actually works, what men need to know about menopause (it's more than you think) and how Magic Dave got his nickname. Eek. Plus funky tunes.

Dan and Jim draw the winners of the DLS raffle and discuss the pole vaulter with the unfortunate disadvantage, summer holiday logistics and the role of grandparents, middle aged Olympians, BMX enthusiasm, the recent riots and how to talk to your kids about them, primary school bangers and unethical science lessons.

Dan and Jim talk about the weekend of wholesome family entertainment they both enjoyed, with only Dan's ripped shorts risking ruining the vibe. Plus, the dangers of DT at school, kids and the AI uberlords, finding yourself in your 40s, good customer service and Jimmy Hill's legacy. Buy Dad La Soul raffle tickets for amazing prizes and to support dads who need it: https://app.galabid.com/dadlasoul/items/fb9e74d4-7b6e-4a7b-99a1-9966f91a8f34