{"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":"My Amazing Wife, Baby Josie, Hospital Heroes and a Flooded Basement : Episode 21","slug":"my-amazing-wife-baby-josie-hospital-heroes-and-a-flooded-basement-episode-21","published_at":"2025-03-25T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/gray-hair-daycare-parenting-humor-tips-for-older-dads-7089379/my-amazing-wife-baby-josie-hospital-heroes-and-a-flooded-basement-episode-21","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/my-amazing-wife-baby-josie-hospital-heroes-and-a-flooded-basement-episode-21","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/94e14c77-4592-42b1-8884-da8328fb2472/Ep_21.mp3?dest-id=4760857","summary":"Buckle up, folks, because Frank and Carlo are diving headfirst into the whirlwind of new parenthood! In this episode, we're talking all about the arrival of baby Josie and the insane, beautiful, and utterly chaotic days that followed. Frank shares his hilariously heartfelt \"acceptance speech\" for his new daughter, heaping praise on his amazing wife Kelly, and the incredible medical staff at St. Joe's. But it's not all sunshine and baby snuggles! We've got fainting spells, blood transfusions, faulty sump pumps, and enough lactation consultant visits to make your head spin! Plus, find out which amazing baby product is an absolute MUST-HAVE for new parents (hint: it'll rock your baby to sleep!) And Carlo gets a new nickname! Get ready for laughs, tears, and a whole lot of relatable parenting moments. If you've ever wondered what those first few weeks with a newborn are REALLY like, this episode is for you! Chapter Markers: 0:00 - Intro: What's a Kumbhara? 2:53 - The indescribable joy of a new baby 3:59 - Frank's Acceptance Speech (aka Thanking the MVPs) 7:19 - The Superpowers of Women 9:24 - The Birth Story: Cervical Softening to Epidurals 17:58 - The Pushing Begins! 22:10 - Baby Josie Arrives! 24:27 - Postpartum Complications (and a Fainting Spell!) 32:39 - The Basement Flood Debacle 41:56 - Bringing Baby Home & Introducing the Dogs 43:15 - Kelly's Giant Feet and the ErgoKids Miracle 50:26 - First Visitors & Choosing Godparents 57:19 - Back to the Hospital! 1:03:17 - The Importance of Rest and Support for New Moms 1:15:45 - Frank's New Favorite Word: Daddy 1:18:27 - The Significance of Baby's First Mickey 1:24:38 - When Will Josie Go To Her First Mass? 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