{"podcast":{"title":"Gray Hair & Daycare | Parenting Humor & Tips for Older Dads","slug":"gray-hair-daycare-parenting-humor-tips-for-older-dads-7089379","podcast_index_feed_id":7089379,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/551557/rss","website_url":"https://www.ghdc-podcast.com/","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/e/4/d/7/e4d71173bd8724ea16c3140a3186d450/podcast_cover_with_podranker_badge.jpg","author":"Frank Cerio","episode_count":49,"summary":"Whether you're an older dad trading retirement planning for diaper duty or a younger father looking for a mentorship-style laugh, welcome to Gray Hair & Daycare. Ranked in the Top 25 Dads Podcasts of 2026 by Podranker, we are the premier parenting comedy and fatherhood resource for the Gen X man—and every dad who could use 111 years of combined life experience to survive the dad life. Join first-time dad and senior operations executive Frank Cerio as he hilariously attempts to apply corporate P&L accountability to the irrational chaos of raising his daughter, Josie. Serving as his \"I told you so\" co-pilot and parenting coach is veteran comedian Carlo Russo. While the show has a Gen X soul, it offers a universal roadmap for any father. Younger dads can skip the trial-and-error by learning from Frank and Carlo's parenting mistakes, while fellow older dads will find a community that finally understands the specific exhaustion of a newborn at 50+ If you're being a dad today, you're navigating a world of high-tech gadgets and \"expert\" opinions that didn't exist when we were kids. We bridge the gap between \"Old School\" upbringing and modern parenting trends with a self-deprecating, \"Nor…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-01T10:20:49.682701+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/gray-hair-daycare-parenting-humor-tips-for-older-dads-7089379"},"episode":{"title":"Bath Time Blunders & Baby Fears: Fatherhood Tips from Gen X Dads : Episode 33 Part 2","slug":"bath-time-blunders-baby-fears-fatherhood-tips-from-gen-x-dads-episode-33-part-2","published_at":"2025-12-23T15:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/gray-hair-daycare-parenting-humor-tips-for-older-dads-7089379/bath-time-blunders-baby-fears-fatherhood-tips-from-gen-x-dads-episode-33-part-2","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/gray-hair-daycare-parenting-humor-tips-for-older-dads-7089379","url":"https://94e14c77-4592-42b1-8884-da8328fb2472.libsyn.com/bath-time-blunders-baby-fears-fatherhood-tips-from-gen-x-dads-episode-33-part-2","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/94e14c77-4592-42b1-8884-da8328fb2472/Bath_Time_Blunders__Baby_Fears_Fatherhood_Tips_from_Gen_X_Dads_Ep_33_Pt2.mp3?dest-id=4760857","summary":"Welcome back to Gray Hair & Daycare, the podcast where the combined age of the hosts is 111, but the humor in life is strictly toddler-level. In part 2 of Episode 33, Frank and Carlo dive headfirst into the \"People Tub\" transition. Being a dad at this age means trading in your cool factor for memory foam knee pads—because raising kids is a lot harder on the joints than it used to be. We're sharing essential baby advice on the products that actually work (and the ones that cost $11 for a piece of plastic). In this session of fatherhood advice, Frank breaks down his latest \"Crash Test Daddy\" findings, from the magic of Baby Dove to a bath mat that looks like a frog. We also discuss the evolution of childhood fears—from Carlo's terrifying 1970s toy horse to Frank's legitimate trauma from Jethro Tull album covers. Whether you are looking for fatherhood tips, relatable parenting mistakes, or just want to feel better about your own dad life, we've got you covered. Stick around as we discuss older dads navigating the \"North Side Lean,\" dog weight gain due to baby scraps, and Frank's secret plan to become the next \"Elf on the Shelf\" mogul. Chapters: 0:00 – Halloween Hangover: Sheiks, Gas Crises, and Batman 1:15 – Crash Test Daddy: The \"People Tub\" Transition 3:00 – $14 Soap vs. Dollar Store Dreams 4:30 – Saving Your Knees: The Toodly Bath Kneeler 6:15 – Mr. Frog & The $11 Drain Stopper 8:00 – 70s Bath Toys: Playing with Screws 11:00 – The \"North Side Lean\" & The $600 Baby Bill 12:30 – Fat Dogs & Baby Scraps 14:00 – New Fears: The Evil Food Processor 19:00 – Jethro Tull & Ozzy: Childhood Traumas 24:45 – Frank's Big Project: The Mouse House & Self-Publishing 27:00 – The Jennifer Garner Effect: Elf on the Shelf Secrets Products Mentioned: Baby Dove Sensitive Skin Wash: https://ti…","meta_description":"Welcome back to Gray Hair & Daycare, the podcast where the combined age of the hosts is 111, but the humor in life is strictly toddler-level. 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