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Dadville with Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin

How to Build a Chore Chart with Your Bare Hands

Dadville with Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin

That Sounds Fun Network

Kids & Family, Parenting

4.91.4K Ratings

🗓️ 17 March 2026

⏱️ 49 minutes

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Summary

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 work-versus-presence conundrum, exploring how early "husband guilt" evolves into a paternal fear of missing out on key milestones. Then, they get honest about the triggers of feeling like a "warm body" while zoning out on soccer scores and the "comparison trap" sparked by other dads’ elaborate chore charts or "Spanish Wednesdays". From using a "brick" to battle phone distraction to the realization that most parenting is "caught, not taught," this conversation offers much-needed grace. Join us: http://dadville.substack.com Thanks to our sponsors! Quince - Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://quince.com/dadville⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! Cove - Check out Cove at ⁠⁠⁠http://covesmart.com⁠⁠⁠ and use code DAD for an additional 10% off your first order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcript

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0:00.0

Now are all the traitors present?

0:02.0

Let's get started, shall we?

0:04.0

From rags to riches.

0:06.0

I'm so sick of this.

0:07.0

Working like a dog and being treated worse.

0:09.0

Yorkshire to New York.

0:10.0

Poor climbers, you and me.

0:12.0

A life dedicated to revenge.

0:14.0

Let's make this an occasion to remember.

0:17.0

A Woman of Substance on Channel 4.

0:19.0

Stream now.

0:20.0

Deadville A Woman of Substance on Channel 4, stream now.

0:22.6

Dadville.

0:27.0

Yeah.

0:28.8

Hi, I'm Dave Barnes.

0:29.9

And I'm John McLaughlin.

0:31.1

And welcome to Dadville.

0:37.2

Dadville is a podcast where we talk about life, love, and the pursuit of awesome dadding.

0:39.5

It's funny thoughts and deep talks.

0:44.0

So please, enjoy your time here in Dadville and enjoy this episode with... Dave and me...

0:47.3

John.

0:51.3

Welcome back, everybody.

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