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Dadville with Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin

Matt Maher: Tacos, Topo Chicos, and "The Talk"

Dadville with Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin

That Sounds Fun Network

Kids & Family, Parenting

4.91.4K Ratings

🗓️ 10 March 2026

⏱️ 85 minutes

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Summary

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 station, pretend to be Dave Barnes, and realize mid-song that your XLR cables aren't even plugged in?. Or how to survive "The Talk" with a 10-year-old using only tacos and a very necessary, panicked swig of Topo Chico?. We’re diving into Matt’s Newfoundland roots—where the ocean is actively trying to kill you—and why he spent seven years as a "professional college student". From "Star Wars cantina" radio vibes to the "golden carrot" of the music industry, Matt breaks down why restructuring life around family is the real win. Plus, we tackle the baffling physics of girls' volleyball uniforms and why his daughter is basically a "method actor" for softball. It’s a masterclass in joy, resistance, and the visceral terror of letting go of your kid's bike for the first time. Catch up with Matt: https://mattmahermusic.com/ 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! Shopify - Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at ⁠⁠⁠http://shopify.com/dadville Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

Dadville

0:02.0

Yeah

0:05.0

Hi, I'm Dave Barnes

0:07.3

And I'm John McLaughlin

0:08.4

And welcome to Dadville

0:09.6

Dadville

0:09.6

Daddville is a podcast

0:11.8

Where we talk about life, love,

0:13.7

And the pursuit of awesome dadding

0:15.6

It's funny thoughts and deep talks

0:17.9

So please enjoy your time here in Dadville

0:20.2

And enjoy this episode with Mathmo.

0:28.1

What I've dedicated my life to is revenge.

0:32.9

A brand new drama based on the best-selling novel.

0:35.7

They think they're better than us.

0:36.7

Who do you think you are?

0:38.0

I'm going to prove to them that they're wrong.

0:39.8

She's punishing me.

0:41.2

You destroyed my family.

0:42.6

I will not rest until I've destroyed yours.

0:45.3

A woman of substance on Channel 4 starts tonight at 9.

0:49.1

One of my funniest experiences of promoting until you with my first record you know because we're doing

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