This week we feature Dan Tyminski and talk to him about his new live album and the Dan Tyminski Band. We will also talk to Dan about how he got started in bluegrass and his years with the Lonesome River Band and Alison Krauss and Union Station. You will also hear several cuts from the new record.Von Bluegrass Unlimited Magazine

Send us a text 🎙️ This week, Mike and Darin are hanging out with the amazing Rick Miller from Southern Culture on the Skids! 🍗🍌 Grab some fried chicken and banana pudding, and crank up the volume! 🎶 Big shoutout to Rick for letting us use SCOTS tunes in this episode. Don't miss out—visit www.SCOTS.com! 🤘 #SouthernCultureOnTheSkids #LinkWray #TheCam…

This week we feature Rhonda Vincent’s banjo player Aaron McDaris. We’ll talk about the various bands that Aaron has played in over the years, his purchase of the "Rocky Top" banjo from Sonny Osborne, the time he has spent in Rhonda’s band and his acquisition of the Starvey Creek Bluegrass Festival.Von Bluegrass Unlimited Magazine

Send us a text Ever seen a dog so ugly it's adorable? That's this episode in a nutshell! 😂 Our long-time listeners always wondered what happens when Mike and Darin run out of cool topics... well, here it is! Good luck and enjoy! #PHILDONAHUE #SOUTHERNCULTUREONTHESKIDS #CHICKFILA Support the Show.Von Mike and Darin

This week we feature fiddle player Randy Lanham. Randy is the Education Director at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame and Museum located in Owensboro, Kentucky. I’ll talk with Randy about his career performing music and we will discuss all of the in-person and online opportunities that he makes available through the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame and …

Send us a text Mike and Darin dive into legendary pranks that really riled people up. Ever snacked on cookies from the trash or pizza that hit the floor face-first? Just curious, on behalf of a friend. Also featuring tales of speeding tickets, breakdancing, fiddler crabs banging on the internet, and much more. This is the ideal episode to share wit…

This week we feature Blue Highway’s bass player and lead singer Wayne Taylor. We talk about Wayne’s early years in bluegrass, his 30 years performing and recording with Blue Highway, the newest Blue Highway recording and the Blue Highway festival.Von Bluegrass Unlimited Magazine

Send us a text 🎢🌊 This week, Mike's family adventure takes them to Virginia Beach and Busch Gardens! From rock sightings to hotel drama (cops involved!) and a surprise F bomb on a rollercoaster – you won't believe which family member let it slip! Plus, we're diving into the ultimate debate: the best way to dry off in a gym locker room. 😆 One of our…

This week we feature banjo player Daniel Grindstaff and talk with him about his newest album Heroes and Friends. Early in his career Daniel played with several of the first generation bluegrass legends, such as Jim & Jesse and The Osborne Brothers. He has also been on the road with Marty Raybon and with Marty’s brother Tim. We will talk about his t…

Send us a text 🎙️ On July 19th, 2024, millions of families were hit hard by a global IT outage, including Darin's! Tune in this week as Darin shares the chaos of his family's trip to sunny California. Spoiler: It was a doozie! 🌞✈️ Were you affected by the outage? We want to hear your story! Drop us a message on Facebook or visit irritabledadsyndrom…

This week we feature Darin and Brooke Aldridge. We talk with them about their careers in bluegrass music, how they met, their recordings, performances and songwriting and their latest album titled Talk of the Town. During the podcast you’ll have the chance to hear a few cuts from the album.Von Bluegrass Unlimited Magazine

Send us a text Dave Lay invades the studio, and takes you on a journey of the Best of Year 4! COLD OPEN MIKE AND DARIN IN THE SAME OLD FOLKS HOME WE’RE WAITING ON YOU TO LEAVE THE STAGE MIKE DIDN’T LEARN TO BLOW HIS NOSE UNTIL HE WAS IN COLLEGE DAVE’S MOM CALLS THE GRADY BIRTHDAY CAKE BENT CARROT DOT COM GUY FELL ASLEEP DURING A JOB INTERVIEW WITH …

This week we feature multi-instrumentalist and singer Keith Little. We talk with Keith about his long career in bluegrass starting on the west coast playing with Vern and Ray and various other California bands, then working with the Country Gentlemen, going to Nashville to work with Ricky Skaggs and Dolly Parton and then back out west to work with …

Send us a text This week, we catch up with Chris and Lisa Hughes. Remember them? They're the couple who proposed marriage on our podcast. They've returned to our studio to discuss how their families reacted to the proposal. Also, we talk about tomato sandwiches, whale penises, Johnny Cash doing laundry, Chris' short time working at Google and which…

This week we feature fiddle player Jim VanCleve. We talk with Jim about his early days in Florida, his work with bands like Lou Reid and Carolina, Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver, Mountain Heart and the Appalachian Road Show. We also discuss his mentoring of the young band Indigo Roots, who are featured in our July 2024 issue.…

Send us a text OK sometimes we have technical difficulties and we have to work through them. This is one of those episodes on steroids! Join Mike and Darin as they attempt to record the episode virtually in separate studios! Stay till the end for great bloopers and outtakes! Here's a few things we discussed... Mike got poison ivy on his special pla…

This week we feature guitar and bass player Jed Clark. In our July 2024 issue we include a story about the Indigo Roots Band. The core of the band is comprised of the three Kelley siblings. Jed often plays guitar to make up the fourth member of the band. We talk with Jed about his early days in Arkansas performing with his brother Harry and the man…

Send us a text Previously available only to Patrons - we've (re)jiggered this classic Bonus Episode for all to enjoy! Join the boys as they discuss how Rocky 4 is really a musical, the man who fell asleep during a job interview, getting kicked in the face, the time Darin's kid pooped all over the floor in a public restroom and the best story ever a…

This week we featured guitar player, singer and vocal instructor Dede Wyland. Dede spent years performing with our July 2024 cover story artist in the band Skyline, but she has had a full career in bluegrass both before and after performing in that band. She is also a well-known vocal instructor. We talk with Dede about her career in bluegrass musi…

Send us a text Join Mike and Darin on this special episode of Irritable Dad Syndrome as they review the Hootie & the Blowfish and Collective Soul concert! 🔥 Plus, don't miss the heated debate: Should walnuts be in brownies? Also featuring chats about Jim Henson, Ron Howard, the importance of blowing your nose, and discovering if you have your own p…

This week we feature banjo player, singer and songwriter Alan O'Bryant of the Nashville Bluegrass Band. We talk with Alan about his early days in North Carolina, his move to Nashville and early experiences there working with James Monroe, his years with the Nashville Bluegrass Band and then we move on to talk about his current musical endeavours.…

Send us a text This week's episode is a must-listen! 🔹 Mike dives into a brand-new soap with a surprising scent. 🔸 Who's the sexiest hobbit? 🤔 🔹 A viewer says our censorship kills the comedy—plus, Mike let his son watch a Tarantino film! 🎬 🔸 Don't miss bloopers after the credits and a revisit of our classic "Can I see your donut?" segment. Skip thi…

This week we feature singer, guitar player and bass player Terry Eldredge. Terry has had a long career in bluegrass and has spent time in bands with a number of our first generation bluegrass heroes. He was also a founding member of The Sidemen and The Grascals. He is currently performing with The Farm Hands. We talk with Terry about the many aspec…

Send us a text For the first time ever, Mike and Darin are dropping legit parenting tips for raising kids in today's tech-savvy world! 🤯 Plus, we dive into epic yard sale fails and why mosh pits are a total nightmare! 😂 Don't miss this episode – it's a game-changer! 🎧 #ParentingTips #PodcastLife #MustListen #irritabledadsyndrome Support the Show.…

This week we feature singer, songwriter, producer and guitar player Jon Randall. Jon will be best known to bluegrass fans as a member of Emmylou Harris' band and then as a member of the Sam Bush Band. He is also a very successful songwriter and producer in Nashville and back in 2010 he produced a bluegrass album for our June 2024 cover story artist…

Send us a text 🚗🏁 This week on our show: Darin heads to Indianapolis and meets EVERY Indy 500 fan... Mike talks about a potential cure for stupidity... and we debate when it's okay to poop in a tube! 😂 This episode is so good, you'll wanna smack the ground with a stick! (Trust us, you'll get it after listening.) Hi there! So glad you're joining us.…

This week we feature mandolin player Jesse Brock. Jesse is currently a member of Authentic Unlimited and the band has two new albums out. We talk with Jesse about his career leading up to performing with Authentic Unlimited and you'll have a chance to hear a few tracks from the band's new recordings.…

Send us a Text Message. In this week's episode, Darin had his first-ever encounter with a major fan of the show in the wild! Additionally, he and his wife Libby are considering a career in professional grocery bagging. Mike made the choice to let his young, impressionable son watch Goodfellas, believing it to be more suitable than The Godfather. Do…

This week we feature bass player Todd Phillips. Todd has had a long career in acoustic music performing with many legendary musicians such as David Grisman, Tony Rice and Joan Baez. He was also a member of the Bluegrass Album Band and currently performs with the Appalachian Road Show. We talk with Todd about many aspects of his career in bluegrass …

Send us a text This week, we're thrilled to be joined by the charming and entertaining host of Late Night Playset, J Ryan! J shares one of the wildest stories ever about a night alone in the Ed Sullivan Theater—trust us, you won't believe what he took home! We also dive deep into a heartfelt conversation about J's amazing wife, Nicole, and their jo…

The week we feature guitar player and songwriter Peter McLaughlin. Peter started his bluegrass career in the Washington, D.C. area and has now lived in Tucson, Arizona for many years. He has been active in the bluegrass music scene in the southwest for decades. We'll talk with Peter about his work with Laurie Lewis, The Perfect Strangers, Chris Bra…

Send us a text Kicking off this week's episode with a heartfelt apology to the awesome folks at the Bob and Tom show! Tune in as we chat about the Pop Tart movie, Darin’s take on watching Pulp Fiction with his kid, our favorite Atari 2600 games, and Mike’s wish for a Game of Thrones edit minus the nudity. This episode has a bit of everything for ev…

This week we are talking with banjo player and record label owner Alison Brown. We talk with Alison about her career in music, starting with how she became interested in the banjo and her early days in southern California up to her recent recordings with Steve Martin. We will also discuss her thirty years as a record label owner and talk about what…

Send us a text Last week, our boys went on a tangent, so they decided to weave all the extra content into this episode. They chat about songs that aren't quite what they seem… featuring tunes from The Police, U2, John Mellencamp, Bruce Springsteen, and The Fray. Also, Mike and Darin finally reveal their favorite puppets... Mr. Wendell the Frog and …

This week we feature banjo player Grace van't Hof. Our May 2024 issue features Chris Jones on the cover and Grace currently plays banjo with Chris Jones and the Night Drivers. We talk with Grace about learning to play the banjo, her professional bluegrass journey, her love of old country music and the other unique instrument that she plays with the…

Send us a text This week on Irritable Dad Syndrome, Mike and Darin delve into the fascinating world of Metallica, examining not only their personal knowledge, but also addressing the tendency of some to condescend to those less informed. We're curious, what's your go-to Peeps flavor? Or do you love them all just as much as we do? In another twist, …

This week we feature Rick Faris. In addition to being a great singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Rick is also a talented guitar builder and has recently moved to Owensboro, Kentucky to build guitars at the Kentucky Guitar Works. We talk with Rick about growing up in a family bluegrass band, his years with Special Consensus, going out wit…

Send us a text On this episode of Irritable Dad Syndrome, Darin's Mom did something that just might get her banned at TJ Maxx! Plus, Mike became a local hero during his visit to Record Store Day. We also talk about extended warranties, chinese food, erectile dysfunction treatments and lots of things that smell bad. This show is plusier and rewardie…

This week we feature bass player March Schatz. For anyone who has been around bluegrass music for a while, Mark is no stranger. Throughout his career he has played with many of the top bluegrass artists. He started with bands like Tasty Licks and Spectrum and also spent time with Tony Rice, Tim O'Brien, Nickel Creek and Claire Lynch. Most recently …

Send us a text Mike bought a new car and boy howdy, things sure have changed since the last time he did that! Plus... is it a good idea to watch Pulp Fiction with your kid? Darin found out after watching it with his son. And Mike might have the funniest Chick-Fil-A story of all time that involves farts, your mom and horses. There's a ton of deleted…

This week we feature banjo player BB Bowness. Originally from New Zealand, BB is a founding member of the band Mile 12. Among other things, we'll talk with BB about how she became interested in the banjo, how she learned how to play and her approach to teaching students.Von Bluegrass Unlimited Magazine

Send us a text For our 200th episode, Dave Lay joins us in the studio! Mike shares a hilarious story about reading the bible and Darin tells how he almost lost an eye while fishing. Plus, the guys talk about Ghostbusters, Back to the Future and what to do when your radiator leaks coolant. But that's not all! Tune in for cameo appearances by Greg Bo…

This week we feature mandolin player David Benedict. David is known for his work with the band Mile 12 and is currently recording and performing with his wife Tabitha in The Foreign Landers. He is also known in the mandolin world for his long running weekly YouTube series Mandolin Mondays.Von Bluegrass Unlimited Magazine

Send us a text On this week's episode, was Darin reading an adult novel in the airport? Plus, Mike goes deep in conversation about why bananas don't taste like they're actually supposed to. And Darin finally saw John Wick 4. You don't want to miss his review Don't forget to tune in next week for our 200th episode and go to our website to buy a shir…

This week we feature fiddle player Bronwyn Keith-Hynes. Currently Bronwyn plays the fiddle for Molly Tuttle's band Golden Highway. We talk with Bronwyn about the band's great success over the past few years, their 2024 Grammy win and Bronwyn's new solo album.Von Bluegrass Unlimited Magazine

Send us a text On this week's episode, the boys talk about legendary actor, M. Emmett Walsh, who NPR described as "Ham-Faced." Why would they do that? Plus, can somebody explain why Mike's KIA is acting all screwy? and Darin let his family watch one of the greatest comedies of all time... Better Off Dead! Listen to this podcast with someone you lov…

Send us a text On this week's episode, the boys really want Ryan Gosling to be on the podcast and will do whatever it takes to get him as a guest! Also, did Darin's family try to lose him at the movie theater? Hear the story and you be the judge. Plus, Darin takes the Oscar quiz, Mike's attempt to get all the free water and another heated discussio…

This week's podcast features banjo legend Larry McNeely. McNeely famously played with Roy Acuff for many years on the Grand Ole Opry and is also well known for performing with Glen Campbell. Larry shares the details of his long career as a bluegrass banjo player in this week's podcast.Von Bluegrass Unlimited Magazine

This week we feature Travis Book, the bass player for the Infamous Stringdusters. Jerry Garcia is on the cover of our March 2024 issue and many of today's bluegrass musicians have been influenced by the music of The Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia. Travis Book is one of them. We talk about Travis' bluegrass journey and the Garcia influence.…

Send us a text OK here's what you need to know about this episode of Irritable Dad Syndrome Mike sounds exactly like the sandworms in Dune: Part Two Darin loves the AMC customer service bot There's a website about bent carrots and it's not really about bent carrots, if you know what I mean Listen to hysterical, uncensored outtakes from this episode…