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Hosted by Lucas Budde and Eric Thompson · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 49 episodes
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Pappy Hour is where real dads pour their stories. From first-time fathers to seasoned veterans, we talk about the messy, funny, and life-changing moments of becoming a dad. Each episode dives into birth stories, identity shifts, and the wisdom dads wish they’d had—told with honesty, humor, and heart. Whether you’re expecting, deep in the trenches, or just curious about fatherhood, Pappy Hour is your space to laugh, reflect, and realize you’re not in this alone
Lucas Budde and Eric Thompson hosts Pappy Hour, a comedy show with 49 episodes published.
Dr. Bo Babenko brings big energy, quick humor, and plenty of hard-earned perspective to Pappy Hour. We talk about self-awareness, dad groups, marriage, physical health, and the idea that discipline creates freedom . It i
Eric Brown always knew he wanted to be a dad—but wanting it and living it proved to be two different things. In Episode 44, Eric talks about freedom, the heartbreak of feeling unwanted in the early days of fatherhood, an
Bryan Sauve always knew he wanted to be a dad. In this episode, Bryan talks about the family that shaped him, the bond he built with his own kids, getting through the hard years, and what it means to become a lifeline fo
Mike Rogers joins Pappy Hour to talk about growing up fast, becoming a dad, learning to step away before anger takes over, and building the kind of home his kids would always feel safe coming back to. From emergency C-se
What happens when you put three dads, a live audience, and a rock band on stage together? For our first-ever live Pappy Hour, the members of Doc Haze share stories about becoming fathers, the wild choices they made befor
Another check in with the Fam. Eric, Kristin, Lauren and I sit down and talk about how we keep going even when things get tough.
This week on Pappy Hour Les Thompson tells the story of silicon valley before that was even a thing, adopting our very own Pappy Eric Thompson, and the importance of trusting your kids. Please enjoy Les Thompson. Cheers!
Raised in a strict Orthodox Jewish world, married at 20, father by 22, Daniel Katz went from living by the rules to questioning everything. This episode gets deep, fast. Faith, miscarriage, identity, conscious parenting,
Joseph Greenslade thought he knew what kind of dad he wanted to be. Then life hit, infertility, a 10-day-old baby not breathing, deployments, and a moment that forced him to choose love over everything else. This one cov
Ben Scott thought he could plan fatherhood. Then came years of infertility, loss, and a moment no parent is ready for. They stayed in it. From IVF to twins, NICU chaos, and a surprise third kid, this one is equal parts b
Tommy Serak comes in a little nervous and leaves proving how simple this can be. He shares how becoming a dad started with his stepson Daniel, a connection built over something as small as getting him to eat real food, a
Solo Pappy is where Eric and I can share personal insights on raising kids and life. This episode I talk about raising mentally tough children, the importance of struggle, and developing resilience and self-awareness. I
wo kids. Fifteen years apart. One dad trying to stay present through all of it. Dakota Coburn jumps in with both feet, from grinding in brutal New York kitchens to learning how to stay calm when a toddler melts down and
We called up another one of my brothers Adam Budde and boy he has some stories.
If you missed it the first time, or just miss his voice, here he is again. This episode we revisit the conversation with Kenny Budde, Lucas' very own Pappy. Hospice was a real comfort to us through this process, consider
Michael is a mentor and friend of mine from the Atlanta comedy scene. He has been making "Content" since before it was called, content. This is a no holds barred Pappy Hour, Michael tells it like it is...for him. To supp
Andy is a great friend of Eric’s from Middle school, we talk unapologetic boundaries, fire circles and talking sticks. Complications during the delivery of their twins didn’t throw Andy at all, he says "just keep your kn
Eric and I give Will Amato a call. Will is a dear friend of mine from Atlanta. He is hilarious, talented, and now he is a dad. So excited for yall to hear this story. Will Amato is a writer, producer, and director in Atl
This week on Pappy Hour Garrett Cole tells his story. We learn that the plan you make doesn't always work out, parenting is a team effort, and the magic of the moments in between. We are still running our GoFundMe $720 r
Scott Rodberg reminds the importance of a side ham and staying calm and connected during difficult times. Thanks for everyone that listens GoFundMe
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Pappy Hour is hosted by Lucas Budde and Eric Thompson. The show is categorised under comedy (interviews) and has published 49 episodes.
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