Pants Optional

We are amateur podcasters, but veteran dads. Anything that sparks conversation we will discuss: sports, movies, food, current events and what it's like to be the cornerstones of our prospective families. We will have an occasional guest, we encourage listener interaction through social media and hope that you listen with the intent of having a good time. Don't be shy, come join us on our adventure and remember, as always, pants are optional.

Pants Optional is a comedy podcast hosted by The Hideaway Dads, with 70 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

The Hideaway Dads hosts Pants Optional, a comedy show with 70 episodes published.

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  Pants Optional

  Episode 76 - J-Sump on the rails

  Aug 20, 20261h 49m

  The dads are back at Whiskey Drink for another episode of Pants Optional, talking about a little bit of everything life has to offer. The guys dive into the Iowa State Fair, beach vacations, the YouTube videos we all secretly watch when we have no idea how to fix or build something, and the return of football season. If you're a golfer, you'll want to listen until the end, there's a giveaway happening on September 12th at Westwood, during the 4-man best ball tournament, listen closely for details. Somehow, J-Sump actually manages to keep the conversation on the rails this time, which may be the biggest story of the episode. As always, it's dad talk, random stories, questionable opinions, and plenty of conversations that have absolutely nothing to do with where they started. Grab a drink and join the guys for another episode of Pants Optional.

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  Pants Optional

  Episode 75 - Star Spanger Banger

  Jul 20, 20261h 41m

  This week on Pants Optional, the dads take the show on the road to Westwood Golf Course for an episode filled with laughs, terrible golf, and even worse musical knowledge. The guys put their ears to the test trying to identify songs from different decades, debate the worst things about being an adult that you have to spend money on, and break down Jsumps' golf game, including his unique ability to fish golf balls out of the pond. And because no great dad gathering is complete without food, don't forget... we have pizza! Grab your clubs, kick back, and enjoy another episode that somehow starts on the golf course and ends everywhere else.

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  Episode 74 - More Boom, More Bang, More Iowa

  Jun 26, 20261h 35m

  On this episode of Pants Optional, the dads head to Newton's favorite fireworks tent to sit down with Brian Shores, owner of Store for Homes Furniture, to hear how the Central Iowa Fireworks tent got its start. As always, the conversation quickly goes off the rails as the guys talk cars, steak dinners, lawn mowing, questionable fireworks stories, and life in general. Be sure to listen closely for a special deal code that will score you a great discount at the Central Iowa Fireworks tent. Grab a chair, enjoy the laughs, and get ready for another classic episode of Pants Optional.

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  Episode #74

  Episode 73 - Whiskey Drink

  Jun 11, 20262h 44m

  On Episode 73, the guys get an exclusive inside look at one of the most anticipated new venues in Newton, Whiskey Drink. Owner Jason Ray joins the show to share the story behind the dream, the challenges of bringing it to life, and all the exciting plans he has in store for the space. From concept to grand opening, Jason gives listeners a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to turn an idea into reality. Whether you're interested in entrepreneurship, local business, sports, family life, or just listening to four dads try unsuccessfully to stay focused, this episode has a little bit of everything. So grab your favorite drink, pull up a chair, and join us for another entertaining episode of Pants Optional

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  Episode #72

  Episode 72 - Too Hot for Pants

  May 28, 20261h 18m

  This week’s episode dives into questionable food choices, rare bird sightings around the farm that may or may not just be somebody’s escaped chicken, summer plans that probably won’t happen, and that elite Midwest feeling when Memorial Day Weekend officially unlocks “leave the garage door open” season. Grab a cold drink, fire up the mower you’ve been meaning to fix, and join the conversation, pants remain optional.

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