Sad Dads Club Podcast

This week Foo tells us he has an upcoming interview (break a leg!). Gym loads the Caddy to visit Melly for Thanksgiving. Would you use a trunk mounted bike rack? It's time to talk about snowboard gear. Ceramic coating on your skiis or snowboard. Being realistic about how your body can perform while snowboarding as an older guy. What kind of gloves work for you? It's the time of year to realize you missed the annual ski swap. The Sad Dads propose discounted lift ticket prices based on the open lifts. Taking a couple of spills on your snowboard that wrecked us. Plus more!

12/4/25 • 75:36

This week the Sad Dads talk about the Melly move to Monterey. They talk about Thanksgiving and Christmas traditions and meals while Foo looks forward to having Piper home for Thanksgiving. Beef prices are crazy town right now. Both Dads are frustrated with the crazy that is constantly coming from the White House. What do you want your tax dollars going to? Andor Season 2.  Plus more!

11/20/25 • 88:57

This week Foo goes to Disneyland for a band event. Foo and his daughter beat the clock on a dinner reservation, barely. Foo finds he loves and and is into asian dumplings. Foo finds Disneyland to be less than busy and enjoyed the moment. Gym is grappling with Melly moving to Monterey while Foo is also grappling with seeing his daughter after some time at college. Gym is going to be a grandpa. Foo drinks sourdough starter.  Plus more!

11/13/25 • 83:40

This week Foo has to reset his Apple ID password for unknown reasons. It's important to keep your phone and computer software updated even if it's inconvenient. Gym has an iPhone problem he decides not to fix. Gym's daughter gets an apartment in Monterey. Gym's wife and daughter adopt a new puppy. NO Kings protests were larger than expected.  Plus more!

10/30/25 • 77:29

This week Foo fills us in on how his job search is going. Gym's wife might be struck by Trump's cuts (nice one, moron). Gym brings in his broken PVC valve for show and tell. Gym ends up at the California Automobile Museum and recommends it. The Sad Dads agree, some cars have too much power. Foo shows Zander what it's like to be driving a motorcyle with his permit practice driving. Who's doing NO KINGS? Plus more!

10/16/25 • 82:51

This week Foo make some enhancements to his Nissan Hardbody. The pain of improving car stereo audio in the Miata, ATS, and The Dodge 2500 Laramie. Engine swap for a 4WD Nissan Hardbody? Truck design has gotten weird. Are you good getting your truck messed up? Do you care about your car? Do you take it through a regular car wash? Do you check your lights and tires? Buying vs leasing and ownership. I want my security deposit back. Plus much more!

10/9/25 • 93:11

This week Gym talks about trading the Caddy for an EV but... Another Caddy check engine light. Leasing a car vs buying. EV tax credit goes away. Chinese EVs are outperforming their US counterparts. Pete Hegseth and the rest of the clown car. Foo has a rebuttle for anti-trans protesters at our local school board meetings and Gym wants to see Foo deliver this reading at a meeting. Plus more!

10/2/25 • 88:42

The guys are back this week and go long while Foo wants to know if you're making any recipes you've found from TikTok or Instagram? Foo makes Cinnamon Cruch cat head buscuits and loves them.  Building things Primitive Technology style. Foo's Dad gets exposed to Covid right before a trip for a funeral. Foo sees his daughter off to away from home college. Gym's daughter is a fully licensed Audiologist and has a job lined up working for the VA in Monterey. Gym's family lost Max and it's tragic. Foo punks Zander in the best way. Plus more!

9/25/25 • 102:42

This week Foo finds the perfect Ulanzi (not a sponsor) phone tripod and holder. Gym and his girls go check out the bats at Yolo Wildlife Sanctuary. Gym has a minor, and slightly dfficult, PCV repair to the Caddy. Trapped engine heat can casue all kinds of issues. In the electric era are cars getting harder or easier to fix or mod? Foo goes to a school board meeting with Zander and gets angry. Plus more!

9/11/25 • 115:21

This week we cut the pro football players a break. Foo is amazed at how fast baseballs come off of bats. The guys weigh in on baseball video replays. Gym gets visitors to his griddle while Foo get his own visitor. Gym makes the case for visiting Blue Diamond in Sacramento. Foo wants you to know that Taylor Swift got engaged. Everyone poops. Venus is going under for tooth extraction. Plus more!

8/28/25 • 66:51

This week Piper has to register for college classes at Santa Barbara creating her schedule and that's a challenge. Zander is taking Military History an Foo finds the teacher interesting. Foo and Zander are going to do the Murph Challenge, a Cross Fit challenge with a beneficiary. Foo finds out his dad narowly missed being drafted. Are you capable of keeping a national secret? Foo looks at making some laser etched adn 3D printed items for sale. Foo will work for filament.  Plus more!

8/21/25 • 85:36

This week Foo is running up against the end of high school for his kids. Gym had a Melathon weekend for Melly's Audiology doctorate graduation. Melly already has a job offer. While away, Gym leaves Max with Foo for the weekend. Gym has a sleepless night while travelling. A hat blocks the view, people pile in the aisle and people block the view at the rail. Plus more!

8/14/25 • 84:21

The Sad Dads both fall into a car detailing tool without knowing the other had purchased it and it's likely the best tool ever. Gym gets a visit from a far away friend. Andre Agassi didn't play tennis becasue he loved it. Foo's dads repalces his DSL with a cell setup with just two steps. Plus more!

8/7/25 • 84:50

This week Foo struggles to remember a punchline. Gym finally get his problem tree trimmed. Foo fixes his sliding glasses with a recommended fix. Melly fixes up Rog with hearing aides. Foos dad is taking some balls. Foo heads out in Penny for a trip down Hwy 1. Insta 360 on a model train. Plus more!

7/31/25 • 86:35

This week Foo assists Zander with airbrushing a Gundam model. Foo talks about his past experience building models. Gym talks about his Associated TC3 remote controlled car. Foo comments on how close these cars are to real cars. Flying an RC helicopter is on another level. Some drone pilots have some real talent. Flying droes can be problematic at times. Happy birthday to Jason Moore and thanks for a wonderful party. Plus more!

7/24/25 • 78:48

This week Gym battles himself and gets a Subaru repair done. Foo has a similar personal gremlin but with a Miata repair. Working in the sun is a Gym killer. Gym finds that one problem leads to another problem and that leads to another problem and that is a problem. Foo is wondering what IT segment will work for him. Gym's daughter is all done with school and is now basically a Doctor. Foo takes Zander to see Japanese singer Ado. Foo talks about Spotify being a really good aggregator for finding new music. Plus more!

7/17/25 • 94:27

This week the guys talk about grill and griddle cleaning tools. Gym finds Smarter Every Day YT channel where he trys to create a 100% US made grill brush. Gym might be getting a griddle replacement under warranty. Sad Dads thought: get a griddle, it's worth it and fun to use. Foo recommends Ritz crackers with PB&J. Gym recommends the Tortuna recipe from Thrasher Skateboard Magazine. Foo hits Parkers Hot Dogs. Can you oil fry on a griddle top? 4th of July has come and gone and along with it the sketchy illegal mortars people launch here all the time. Gym gets his hands on a new sparkler style. Plus more!

7/10/25 • 82:16

This week Gym feels about about Your Mom jokes. Gym relates with a brother with the same age gap. Foo struggles with his time and decisions while prioritizing his time with family. Gym thinks we are our own enemies with regards to making time for ourselves. Do you have any phobias?  Gym hates spiders while Foo struggles with the fear of failure. Gym goes blueberry picking. Foo gives Gym a bell. Our friend Ted has been through alot, most recently a house fire. Foo asks you buy fireworks from Woodcreek HS fireworks stand. Plus more!

7/3/25 • 74:01

This week Gym finds a new thing in the studio parking lot. Foo explains that you can't test drive a Can Am here locally. Gym also finds a new mountain bike in Foo's garage. Foo talks about bike lighting. Gym converts his bike to tubeless tires and it's a learning curve. Tubeless tires get tested on a couple of trails. Plus more!

6/26/25 • 75:26

This week Foo talks about low blood pressure. Fixing a Honda Odyssee 02 sensor so it will SMOG. Gym crashes his bike on something silly while riding with Foo and Chandler. Gym takes the family to Hillenbrand Brewery. Foo and fam go Caspar Beach to a birthday party for Grandpa Ed's 95th birthday. The drive between Hwy 101 and Hwy 1 on Hwy 20 is a must. Gym attends the No Kings protest in Roseville. We are fearing the potential for war with Iran for no reason. Did the Army guys protest with their march at the parade in DC? Plus more!

6/19/25 • 88:08

This week there's talk about proper working space at home. Foo has some tangy dill pickle Doritos and Gym is nonplused. We rate Doritos. Foo found a recipe from TikTok he found worthwhile. Gym expresses an issue with his Loco Cooker Griddle. Gym realizes that he's seasoning his griddle wrong. Pink Starburst (panty dropper?) alcoholic beverage. Plus more!

6/12/25 • 72:10

This week Gym is impressed with Chandler getting the Quad running with a new carburetor. Foo weighs on the engine replacement options in the 89 Nissan Hardbody and his Nissan Z. Gym weighs in on a service called Bottomless.com (not a sponsor). Gym and his family go to Stinson Beach over the weekend. Gym is suprised to find that Rivian has their own charger network. Scout EVs look promising. Gym notices the Telo MT1 EV pickup. There's concern about the Slate truck selling well while only being a 2 door. America is really duecing the bed when it comes to the EV market and their costs versus what's happening in China. Plus more!

6/5/25 • 86:26

Would you rather replace a battery if you can or just get a new thing? Gym replaces a solenoid and Foo cleans up his misters. Foo troubleshoots a starting issue with his motorcycle while Gym has trouble with a battery on a Honda Odyssee. Do you have any weird batteries you have a hard time finding? Gym finally gets his Oakley DT3 helmet in large. Piper graduates and keeps it low-key while turning 21 on the same day. Have you ever been iced? Foo mixes drinks. Gym explains how Rog is doing. Plus more!

5/29/25 • 84:30

This week Gym goes on his longest mountain bike ride yet on a local bike trail. Foo uses his Fat bike for Ingress play. Foo has all the bike tools. The problem with mountain biking is wanting to always buy new stuff. Gym has never really worn helmets, for anything. Foo cannot believe how expensive mountain bikes are now. Foo makes the point that the middle class is being priced out of so many things. Gym finds an issue with the mountian biking community as a whole. It doesn't matter what you do, get out and do something. Plus more!

5/22/25 • 84:00

This week Foo walks, easily, 5 miles. Foo swaps some lugnuts but it's not straighforward. Gym has a low sugar issue that makes him stop a bike ride. Gym's Father In Law goes into the hospital and it's scary.  Foo's Grandpa In Law, Ed, is gonna turn 95, Happy Birthday, Ed! Have you visited the Redwoods? Sirius XM cancellation is fun. Plus more!

5/15/25 • 86:20

This week the guys kick off with an ASMR start. Gym is excited about the newly announced Slate truck being touted for under $20k with federal tax credits. Foo struggles to get his Dad setup with a CarPlay capable stereo in his Ford Fusion. Older folks need cars that are easier to get into and out of. Foo updates us on his last week in his new reality (HINT: he's been busy). Gym helps Chandler put together a 14x12 patio cover and still isn't finished while Foo put up car covers and struggles to build a shed in the wind. Gym is thoroughly enjoying his new mountain bike and Foo and his wife are hitting the gym.  Plus more!

5/8/25 • 65:37

This week there's some breaking news that tells us that the Tesla board is looking to replace Elon Musk. Foo calls out Gym for buying himself a mountain bike. Foo has big news of his own as he dives into a new chapter.  Plus more!

5/1/25 • 96:35

This week Foo tariffs his son's leftover pizza with the Dad Tax. Zander has an upheaval at the local movie theater. Do you have a weak stomach or a steel stomach? Shout out to the Taco Tree! The Dads find that they consume and share videos in much the same way. Foo finds a couple at a local nursery with a boxer. Gym has some frustration with his silly pool. American EVs are behind now. The hypocrisy in our current political climate.  Plus more!

4/24/25 • 98:47

This week Foo tells us that farmers cannot fix their own tractors anymore. Piper wants to know how dad learned about car stuff. Gym goes to see AOC and Bernie in Folsom. We talk a bit about the current political environment. Gym worries about whether or not he's going off the deep end. Where do you get your news now? Foo struggles with a UHaul reservation. Foo relinquishes an unused Quad on Chandler. Gym melts a Lithium battery. Plus more!

4/17/25 • 77:42

This week Foo talks about his 401k matching scenario. Foo looks for positivity in the snowpack while Gym is reeling at how good his yard looks. Foo says we're in Deep Bandini. Remember books with flowers in them, Foo does. Foo is gonna save the world with his new garden implementation. Gym struggles with keeping his pool clean. Foo cleans the NID water ditch with his Dad. Gym tries to go to the Hands Off protest but doesn't make it due to a Caddy issue which ends up being a bad coil pack. Foo brings out some Butterbeer Goldfish and they are polarizing. Gym has an idea to make a difference in today's climate.  Plus more!

4/10/25 • 69:25