Talking about Father’s Eve with John Francis 

What are you doing the day before Father’s Day? Coming to Father’s Eve! In this episode of Dadhouse, we talk with John Francis, founder of Father’s Eve to give us the rundown of how to find your community and come together for Father’s Eve. From their own website: “Father’s Eve is a national event that is about connecting dads in a meaningful way to talk about and celebrate the joys and challenges of fatherhood.” And it all takes place the night before Father’s Day. So, let’s get to it! 

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1:21-If you’ve never had a smoked whiskey, you’ve got to try it at McCormick’s and Schmicks. And what the heck, here is how it’s done. 

7:16—It is garage sale season! Want the best tips and tricks? Then check out Episode 18!

9:34-Who is Marty that we talk about here? The guy that figured out the speed of an unladden swallow in space in Episode 31. 

10:00—Please enjoy 10 seconds of silence in honor of…nothing. We’ve all just had a long week and you get what you get and don’t throw a fit. 

12:25—The Planter’s Table is giving out its last pickup! Then the dads start talking about yards and grass for some reason. Honestly, I have no idea why this happens, but it does. So, I don’t know, go onto our Facebook page and tell the dads your best yard story. 

21:39—Mick lays it down with a chicken update. Production is up! When can Shannon expect some omlets? 

22:12—DadCon Dadvice comes from Phillip Fry from Arizona. Thanks Phillip! 

Father’s Eve with John Francis

23:40—Let’s say hi to John Francis! 

“John Francis is the found of Father’s Eve. In 2012, John wanted to show off his new garage to some male friends, all who happened to be dads. So he threw a party that happened to take place the night prior to Father’s Eve. They had so much fun they did it again the next year and called it Father’s Eve. Within a few short years, it has become a meaningful “Dads Night Out” even in over many, many cities.” 

27:30—The origin story begins: "Father’s Day is about dads and families. Father’s Eve is about all the dads.” John Francis

28:19—Father’s Eve takes place in over 60 cities prior to covid. What will the turnout be like this year? 

35:00—What is the biggest challenges John has had raising his kids into teenagers? The question that Shannon likes to ask all the guest dads that have experience. 

37:00—Parent the kids you have, not the child you wish you had. Great advice for dads. 

39:04—The Dadhouse big announcement. We will be hosting our own Father’s Eve Event in Kansas City. Want to come? Send us an email at TheDads@dadhouse.com or hit us up on the socials. Come hang out with us and let’s celebrate. Or eat Mick’s barbecue. 

The Dadhouse Top 5!

45:07—And here we go, the Dadhouse Top 5 where we check your dadness!  Come check out this section and a few laughs. And John comes up with an answer we’ve never had before. 

And that’s it everyone. At this point, we want to take a moment to give a big shout out to all the dads out there that are showing up every day and getting work done. We don’t expect accolades, and we are never helping out mom. We are just there to be the best fathers that we can be. 

And remember that you are never alone, not matter how much you may feel like it as you parent. There are groups out there and millions of other fathers that are going through what you are. So join us at Father’s Eve and let’s tell some dick jokes, drink a bit, and have a great time.