Dadville with Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin
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▶ WebplayerWelcome to Dadville! Join musicians and sometimes-comedians Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin in the journey of life, love and the pursuit of dad-ding on the Dadville Podcast. Get your fill of dad jokes, laughs, and heartfelt conversations while these guests talk about parenting while leaving you with new lessons for your own kids. Stick around for visits from Momville as each share their unique insight into this crazy world of parenting. Pull up a lawn chair and join every Tuesday.
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Sep 29, 2026 · 49:01
Welcome back to Dadville! In this episode, we’re balancing a little benevolent self-promotion with essential dad business. First up, we share our upcoming Christmas tour…
Sep 22, 2026 · 1:08:11
In this episode of Dadville, we sat down with counselor and family friend Will Mooney to talk about what it actually takes to show up well for our kids. We dive deep into the…
Sep 15, 2026 · 1:46:01
This week, we sit down with our good friend Robert Cunningham—pastor, writer, speaker, and founder of Christ for Kentucky. We kick things off with a crucial parenting debate: can…
Sep 8, 2026 · 55:50
We’re catching up on the back-to-school flow and having some honest, vulnerable talks about our 40s. We laugh about the exact ways we are becoming our dads, from driving like…
Aug 25, 2026 · 54:27
Today, we sat down with entrepreneur and author Jordan Raynor, and honestly, we had so much fun reminiscing about Jordan's freshman year at Florida State that we practically…
Aug 18, 2026 · 1:02:03
Welcome back to Dadville! Today, we’re sitting down with our incredibly learned friend, Ian Morgan Cron. We usually try to keep things light and funny, but Ian brought some…
Aug 11, 2026 · 44:04
We’ve officially lost control of the microphones. Welcome to a special episode of Dadville—or as our daughters Zanna and Liv have rebranded it, Kidville. We thought we were the…
Aug 4, 2026 · 1:06:32
In this episode, the fellas welcome financial expert Rachel Cruze to discuss the intersection of money, mindset, and family. As the daughter of Dave Ramsey, Cruze shares insights…
Jul 28, 2026 · 1:24:32
In this episode, the fellas sit down with Charlie Worsham, the CMA’s reigning Musician of the Year and a true "multihyphenate" talent. Charlie shares his incredible trajectory,…
Jul 21, 2026 · 1:01:27
In this episode, the fellas interview Tyler Staton, lead pastor of Bridgetown Church and author of Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools. Tyler shares his journey from a…
Jul 14, 2026 · 1:02:59
Musician Eric Hutchinson makes history on Dadville by doing the impossible: arriving early. From the massive independent success of his album Sounds Like This to the…
Jul 7, 2026 · 1:05:42
In this episode of Dadville, the fellas dive into the chaos of summer parenting. Jon shares the "play-by-play" heartbreak of his daughter’s first sleep away camp experience, and…
Jun 23, 2026 · 1:28:48
In this episode of Dadville, we sat down with Lee C. Camp, a professor of theology and ethics who has spent over two decades helping people wrestle with what it means to live a…
Jun 16, 2026 · 1:10:25
We are thrilled to welcome back three-time guest Jon Acuff. As a New York Times bestselling author, Jon has built a career helping people stop overthinking and finally get…
Jun 9, 2026 · 1:10:41
We sat down with 4-time Grammy winner Sara Watkins to solve a problem every professional faces: How do you maintain a 30-year career without burning out or losing your creative…
Jun 2, 2026 · 49:37
Welcome to a special video edition of Dadville! We’re kicking things off with Dave’s high-energy celebration of Arsenal’s Premier League victory and a deep dive into why sports…
May 19, 2026 · 59:38
Today we’re hanging out with the legendary Anjelah Johnson-Reyes. You’ve seen her viral "Nail Salon" bit and her iconic characters from Mad TV, but in this episode, we get into…
May 12, 2026 · 46:37
Today, we’re hanging out with our friend Erin Napier, who is busy saving Laurel, Mississippi, one 25,000-square-foot hotel at a time. We dive into the "unfortunate" (that’s code…
May 5, 2026 · 1:24:29
Welcome to Momville! In this episode, we’re hanging out with the legendary Lori McKenna, a three-time Grammy winner who somehow balanced raising five kids with a world-class…
Apr 28, 2026 · 59:01
LOCAL GOVERNMENT IS HERE! The legendary Sissy Goff and David Thomas join us this week. Things get off to a wild start when host Dave realizes that a woman who changed his life…
Apr 21, 2026 · 1:13:31
This episode features a "PowerPod" collaboration between the fellas and the creators of the 3% podcast, Jamie and Blake. The conversation explores radical honesty, specifically…
Apr 14, 2026 · 1:21:26
The fellas are back with our dear friend Ben Rector. It’s a classic dad-session—think driveway-wine-in-camping-chairs vibes. Ben drops some hilarious truth bombs, like his…
Apr 7, 2026 · 1:29:09
How quickly could you get a horse to downtown Boston? Well, today's guest McKittrick Simmons posed that very question to Dave and it really framed their 20+ friendship in a new…
Mar 31, 2026 · 1:04:41
This week the fellas join up with former world number one tennis player and US Open champion Andy Roddick to discuss his legendary career and the transition into fatherhood. Jon…
Mar 24, 2026 · 1:14:42
The fellas talk to Jamie Winship, a former DC police officer and federal agent turned global peacemaker. Winship shares "absolutely bananas" stories, including the time he felt a…
Mar 17, 2026 · 48:25
Whether you are currently on spring break or just trying not to be "spring broke," the struggle of dad guilt is a universal experience. The fellas dive into the…
Mar 10, 2026 · 1:23:43
Buckle up, Dadville, because Matt Maher is in the house, and he’s bringing more than just hit worship songs. Ever wondered what happens when you walk into a college radio…
Mar 3, 2026 · 1:01:29
In this episode, the fellas sit down with Stephen Kellogg—singer, songwriter, author, and "professional road dog." He joins the show from a waterless hotel in Indianapolis with a…
Feb 24, 2026 · 1:16:06
The fellas welcome the official "Pastor of Dadville," Elliott Cherry back to the pod to discuss the hilarious and humbling realities of fatherhood, from the "gates of…
Feb 17, 2026 · 58:20
Think of this show as a "real-life ad for friendship" between two celebrity Nashville dads who are just like you. The fellas are just hanging out, laughing, and navigating the…
Feb 10, 2026 · 1:01:44
Using AI-driven prompts in their Dad GPT series, the felas tackle how marriage is "assailed by outside forces" like screaming babies and the difficulty of maintaining an "eternal…
Feb 3, 2026 · 1:03:59
This week's episode features the fellas catching up with Greta Eskridge, a second-generation homeschooling mother and author, sharing a powerful narrative of redemption and…
Jan 27, 2026 · 1:15:40
After two years away, the wives are back in Dadville—and the best part? They’re all still married to the same people! In this catch-up episode, the couples dive into the…
Jan 20, 2026 · 57:57
The fellas navigate the highs and lows of 2025, from vocal health scares to interactions with musical icons. Dave opens up about his battle with ulcerative laryngitis, a…
Jan 13, 2026 · 1:39:42
In this insightful return to Dadville, Stephen James joins the fellas to explore the "ecology" of leadership, parenting, and personal evolution. Focusing on Council Leadership,…
Jan 6, 2026 · 1:21:58
We welcome Elizabeth and Brook Mosser from the Intentional Parents Podcast for a "copod" that—despite the catchy name—is definitely not a killer whale documentary. They tackle…
Dec 16, 2025 · 3:22
Hey friends, Well, we have a bit of a setback this year with our yearly gift guide. Jon will explain. Here's the gift guide:…
Dec 9, 2025 · 1:42:56
In this episode of Dadville, we dig into the life and mind of a true comedy legend—the best-selling comedy recording artist of all time, Jeff Foxworthy. We talk about the grind…
Dec 2, 2025 · 1:31:52
This week the fellas caught up with Tonic's Emerson Hart, one of the biggest hitmakers of the '90s! Hart reflects on Tonic's multi platinum success, including the exhaustion of…
Nov 18, 2025 · 1:22:51
Tony Hale returns to Dadville! You might know him from Veep or Arrested Development, but we know him best as that lovable actor who's entering the "evolution and expansion"…
Nov 11, 2025 · 1:31:09
Wertz is back! Longtime friend Matt Wertz details the daily chaos of his "punk rock" family of four, including managing the mental load and surviving on essential baby tech like…
Nov 4, 2025 · 1:17:31
Welcome to the vortex of Jon and Dave, where the fellas discuss the profound struggles of the middle-aged musician—a job akin to being a 60-year-old accountant desperately trying…
Oct 28, 2025 · 1:15:40
We welcome back visionary storyteller Glenn Henry (Belief in Fatherhood) as he discusses his new book, Father Yourself First (dropping November 4th). Glenn gets real about the…
Oct 21, 2025 · 1:31:40
The fellas sat down with former NFL long snapper, Vanderbilt grad, PhD candidate, and full-time force of nature, Andrew East. Dave kicks things off by recounting his extremely…
Oct 14, 2025 · 1:23:46
Dr. Peter Enns joins the fellas for a candid discussion on faith, complexity, and institutional conflict. Enns recounts the "very scary" reality of losing his academic boundaries…
Oct 7, 2025 · 1:06:59
They demanded it, so here we are: satisfying the masses with a conversation featuring just Jon and Dave. But even a simple chat can’t escape the daily grind. The fellas dive deep…
Sep 30, 2025 · 1:18:18
We finally did it! After five years of plotting, leveraging, and extreme Arsenal giddiness, we landed an absolute legend. Yes, Jon is honoring Dave’s obsession (who wore a full…
Sep 23, 2025 · 1:01:31
Welcome to the ultimate therapy session for dads trapped in the youth sports mess! We’re coming in scorching with Pure Athlete co-founders Britt Lee and Brad Williams, who bring…
Sep 16, 2025 · 1:32:12
This week we have Matt Nathanson joining the fellas for a chat that dives into MySpace nostalgia, discussions about Hugh Grant-level hair, and the general 'churn' of parenting –…
Sep 9, 2025 · 1:06:55
Welcome back to a "Classic D&J" episode as the fellas reunite after what feels like ages. They cover the latest twist in Dave's long-shot quest of getting his album into the…
Aug 26, 2025 · 1:26:38
This week we have comedian (and bow-tie enthusiast) Mike Goodwin joining Dadville to share his blend of *wit, warmth, and wisdom. Mike is celebrated for his clean, clever comedy…
Aug 19, 2025 · 2:00:04
Join us for an unforgettable conversation with music legend Dann Huff, whose career is so extensive it takes "four finger scrolls" on Wikipedia. Discover his candid insights into…
Aug 12, 2025 · 1:17:44
This episode is so jam-packed with talent, our brag sheets literally broke! Join us as we chat with Broadway sensation Melissa Errico, a self-proclaimed "solopreneur" who's…
Aug 5, 2025 · 48:25
A few weeks ago the fellas headed out to the Heaven on Earth Festival in Moab, Utah for the first ever LIVE episode of Dadville! Amongst the picturesque mountains, they break…
Jul 29, 2025 · 1:10:17
At this point, Elliott Cherry is the official Pastor of Dadville. We bring him back for a yearly check-in, where we kick things off with giggles before digging into how much…
Jul 22, 2025 · 1:50:35
Get ready for a wild ride as we chat with Brett Swayn, a chef from Perth, Australia, whose life journey is anything but ordinary. You'll discover how his profound spiritual…
Jul 15, 2025 · 1:07:43
Dig coffee and vinyl? Help us out by taking this very short survey for a chance to win both! The fellas finally wrangled Charles Kelley! We kicked things off with his legendary…
Jul 8, 2025 · 1:09:16
The fellas are back from vacation and have lots to catch up on! Jon recently returned from Europe. He bravely transformed into "vacation Jon," embracing the holiday spirit by not…
Jun 24, 2025 · 1:03:39
In this episode, the fellas interview journalist and author Dr. Susan Dominus about her book, "The Family Dynamic, A Journey Into The Mystery of Sibling Success". Have you ever…
Jun 17, 2025 · 57:59
We always just assume that David and Sissy (pronounced SIS-E) just want to hang. Well, we finally get that chance today while they talk about the new line of Daystar Dogs books…
Jun 10, 2025 · 1:14:16
This week, the legendary Dan Wilson joins Dadville from "the Minneapolis of California." You surely know Dan from the many, many, many hits he's written for The Chicks, Adele,…
Jun 3, 2025 · 42:16
In this episode, Dave and Jon dive deep into the hilarious (and sometimes infuriating) world of dad pet peeves. From Dave's intense dislike for sidewalk chalk on his property–a…
May 20, 2025 · 1:09:14
This week we welcome Heather Thompson Day to the pod. She's a brand-new member of the That Sounds Fun Network and her new book, 'What if I'm Wrong', explores the tension between…
May 13, 2025 · 1:10:16
The fellas welcome renowned clinical psychologist Dr. Lisa Damour, PhD, to explore the emotional complexities of adolescence. Dr. Damour shares her experience consulting on…
May 6, 2025 · 1:44:47
Momville is back! We are taking this month to celebrate moms and first up is Amy Brown. You likely know her as the long-time co-host of the Bobby Bones Show, but her story is…
Apr 29, 2025 · 1:09:41
This week in Dadville, the fellas welcome Tauren Wells—singer, preacher, author, and full-time kid wrangler. His first book, Joy Bomb: Unleash Jesus's Explosive Joy for an…
Apr 22, 2025 · 56:40
In this episode, we’re tackling the boss-level challenge of parenting teens headed for college with Dave Kozak of Elite College Planning. The fellas get real about the stress of…
Apr 15, 2025 · 52:29
This week on the pod the fellas discuss how their neighborhood is attracting patrons with questionable parking instincts. Wait until you hear how the Barnes family enacted some…
Apr 8, 2025 · 1:08:07
The Doctor is back! Dr. Morgan Cutlip is our returning champion this week. She's an author, podcast, mother of two, and has a Doctorate in Counseling Psychology. Her latest book,…
Apr 1, 2025 · 47:32
Dallas Jenkins is the creator of "The Chosen," a hit show about Jesus of Nazareth. Once the fellas collected themselves after seeing Jenkins' incredible lighting, they got right…
Mar 25, 2025 · 1:30:20
Michael Chandler isn't looking for a fight—but he's not a guy you want to mess with. Over the last 15 years he's become one of the most formidable lightweight MMA fighters…
Mar 18, 2025 · 1:07:40
Even with all his unbelievable success, Vince Gill still pinches himself. "I would be doing this no matter what," he says. From playing with Eric Clapton, Paul McCartney, and…
Mar 11, 2025 · 1:14:51
Bree Burks never intended to be a children's author. She started as a bedside nurse and soon moved into medical research in addition to being a hospital administrator. Currently,…
Mar 4, 2025 · 52:27
Reporting from a double overcast Nashville, the fellas meet up at Dadville HQ to check in about a host of topics. They start with how to balance the constant dance of…
Feb 25, 2025 · 1:03:50
Over half of the kids in the United States are playing a sport. And David Pollack is out to help those parents work through the struggles of balancing life, faith, and the…
Feb 18, 2025 · 1:13:04
You could call Andy Crouch an author. You could also call him a former editor of Christianity Today. Or even a Partner for Theology and Culture at Praxis (which he still is). And…
Feb 11, 2025 · 1:14:10
This week we have our resident inspirer-in-chief of Dadville, Jon Acuff, swinging by for a talk about his latest book, How Teens Win, which he wrote with both of hid daughters.…
Feb 4, 2025 · 1:03:54
Well, we finally did it. Today marks the 200th episode of Dadville and the fellas mark the occasion by talking about their favorite Dadville moments, how it has affected them as…
Jan 29, 2025 · 1:10:06
Folk-rock's most powerful couple, Abner and Amanda (aka Johnnyswim), are dropping in for a couples edition of Dadville. We love hearing how couples met, and this one is an…
Jan 21, 2025 · 1:04:30
The boss is here! Annie F. Downs is a podcaster, public speaker, New York Times bestselling author, and one of the reasons Dadville exists. Annie joins the fellas this week to…
Jan 14, 2025 · 59:54
Buckle up. Big laughs are ahead this week. Kristin and Jen from iMOMSOHARD join the fellas to talk about the funny side of parenting. They share their stories behind doing a live…
Jan 7, 2025 · 58:42
We made it. 2025. Where are the flying cars and self-fitting shoes? In this week's episode the fellas break down their views on the past 12 months, how the deal with inching…
Dec 17, 2024 · 1:01:27
Still waiting to buy gifts for Christmas? We got you covered. The fellas round up a slew of gift ideas that have come across their radar recently. Also, they break down Dave's…
Dec 10, 2024 · 1:07:43
How many books has Shaunti Feldhahn written? Nobody knows. However, she was kind enough to hitchhike over to Dadville and meet up with the fellas for a data-driven discussion on…
Dec 3, 2024 · 1:00:39
The fellas are back this week with a laundry list of holiday related topics to tackle. After a lengthy diatribe on their local Parkin issues (and why Dave feels and inner calling…
Nov 19, 2024 · 1:18:11
Listen in for a comedic dive into the chaotic circus of technology and family life takes center stage as our guest discusses how to balance it all. Joey Odom founded a company…
Nov 12, 2024 · 1:06:13
For months now we've been hearing the Dadville nation clamoring for another episode with Elliott Cherry, Pastor at Midtown Fellowship. Well, we've delivered. Elliott joins the…
Nov 5, 2024 · 1:05:05
We brought back Daystar's dynamic duo of David Thomas and Sissy Goff to Dadville. It's always a blast when the Mayor and Governor come to visit. This week they talk to the fellas…
Oct 29, 2024 · 1:12:31
Join the fellas as they sit down with Erin and Ben Napier, the beloved duo behind the hit TV show "Hometown." The Napiers dive into their journey as a couple who fell in love…
Oct 22, 2024 · 1:12:27
We're flipping the tables this week on Dadville. Recently, the fellas were guests on The Zak Kuhn Show. And we thought it would be great to share the episode with ya'll today.…
Oct 15, 2024 · 1:08:12
They didn't solve all the problems in this episode—but they got close. This week Dave and Jon finally give the people what they want: Two middle-aged dads just talking about life…
Oct 8, 2024 · 1:24:46
Quite a bit has happened with Mike Donehey since his last visit to Dadville. As a father of four girls, Mike has come to grips with the fact that at any moment someone in his…
Oct 3, 2024 · 1:17:38
This week we bring in Dadville's official college football czar, Kirk Herbstreit, to not only help Jon brush up on things before the season, but also to share his story. Kirk…
Oct 1, 2024 · 1:26:15
Dr. Allan Peetz is a trauma surgeon in Nashville. Everyday he has to make lightning-quick decisions that save people's lives—and he's funny. Also, he's responsible for Jon's…
Sep 24, 2024 · 1:30:20
This week we have a Super Bowl MVP joining Dadville. Nick Foles recently retired from the NFL after an 11-year career that had him breaking more records than a caffeinated bull…
Sep 20, 2024 · 55:25
Our guest this week is Craig Melvin, who is a co-host of the Today Show and the author of Pops: Learning to Be a Son and a Father. Craig opens up about his complicated history…
Sep 17, 2024 · 1:20:22
After many negotiations, the hilarious Leanne Morgan has allowed us to call her a friend in public. She joins Dadville this week to celebrate her forthcoming book, What in the…
Sep 13, 2024 · 1:07:51
Oh boy. This week’s guest almost sends the fellas into total fanboy mode. Michael W. Smith is a certified CCM legend who has sold more than 18 million albums, won 45 Dove awards,…
Sep 10, 2024 · 57:45
Minute-for-minute this might be the most inquisitive and eye-opening Jon/Dave episode in a while. Just imagine that in less than an hour you'll have definitive answers to the…
Sep 5, 2024 · 1:33:21
We aren't going to pretend that this is just another episode of Dadville, because it's not. Bruce Hornsby is here. Can we just let that last sentence soak in a bit? BH (can we…
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