The Gates of Teenage Thunderdome

Dadville with Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin

That Sounds Fun Network

Kids & Family, Parenting

4.9 • 1.4K Ratings

🗓️ 24 February 2026

⏱️ 80 minutes

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Summary

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 Thunderdome" (the teenage years) to the chaos of solo parenting at soccer games where treadmills are left unplugged. Beyond the laughs, they dive into the profound concept of "making peace with the proximate"—learning to love the world as it is rather than demanding it be perfect. They explore the necessity of vulnerability, the beauty of being the "guy on the side of the road" who needs help, and the comfort of a "Misunderstood Messiah" who understands the lonely moments of parenting. Whether you’re looking for "homie yucks" or a rock to stand on, this episode provides a safe space for every dad. Join Us: http://dadville.substack.com Thanks to our Sponsors! 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
0:07.4	And I'm John McLaughlin
0:08.5	And welcome to Dadville
0:09.8	Dadville's a podcast where we talk about life, love, and the pursuit of awesome dadding
0:15.8	It's funny thoughts and deep talks
0:18.1	So please enjoy your time here in Dadville and enjoy this episode with
0:22.3	Elliot Cherry.
0:36.1	Don, I just want to say it.
0:37.7	I just want to say it. No, I want to say something. I love the pieces you're wearing today. Oh, thank you. This whole stuff. Well, it's just, it's a great collection of pieces. Can you tell me about what you said? Would you say that they're well-built, like it's a well-built wardrobe? Well, you are. Listen, Dave. Yeah. I'm glad you bring all this up because I was going to say a well-built wardrobe is about pieces that work together and hold up over time, you know?
1:02.2	That's what Quince does best.
1:04.7	Premium materials, thoughtful design, and everyday staples that feel easy to wear and easy to rely on, even as the weather shifts.
1:13.0	Weather be shifting, John.
1:14.2	Quince has the everyday essentials I love with quality that last.
1:18.6	Organic cotton sweaters, polos for every occasion.
1:21.8	Lighter jackets and keep you warm in the changing season.
1:24.6	The list goes on.
1:26.0	It does what lists do.
1:27.2	It goes on. Quince works lists do. It goes on.
1:28.6	Quince works directly with top factories and cuts out the middlemen.
1:32.6	Get out of here.
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