Pappy Hour
In memoriam
Kenny Budde
Lucas's father
Kenny shared his story on Pappy Hour, and we are grateful for the chance to hear it in his own voice.
Listen to Kenny's episode (opens in a new tab)Fatherhood, poured honestly.
Funny. Vulnerable. Sometimes messy. Pappy Hour is where dads share the stories that rarely make it into small talk.
The newest episode
Real dads, real stories
Pick a guest and press play. Two seasons of conversations, plus the occasional “Sappy Pappy” bonus.
Regulars at the bar
Cover art from some of our favorite pours. Tap a frame to listen.
Two dads. One table.
Pappy Hour is a podcast and community about the real experience of fatherhood: the funny parts, the hard parts, the lessons, the mistakes, and everything in between.
It makes space for dads, families, and guests to share honest stories and remind each other that none of us has this figured out alone.
“The best stories usually start after someone says, ‘Well, it’s complicated.’”
Where it all started.
Pappy Hour is about fathers. Two of the best ones sat down at our table, and we keep a seat for them here.
Place of honor
Les Thompson
Eric's father · Episode 40
Les talked about early Silicon Valley memories, adopting Pappy Eric Thompson, and the importance of trusting your kids.
Listen to Episode 40 (opens in a new tab)Every family looks different.
Every episode makes room for one dad’s actual story, without sanding off the awkward, tender, or hilarious parts. Here is how to be part of it.
Nominate a dad
Know a dad whose story deserves to be heard? Nominate him, whether his story is hilarious, hard-won, ordinary in the best way, or all three.
Nominate a dad
Share your story
Maybe it’s a story about your dad. Maybe it’s something you learned becoming a parent. Maybe it’s what worked, what didn’t, or something you wish someone had told you sooner.
Share your story
Nominate a Pappy for live
A first live improv-format show, with real stories, quick turns, and the kind of conversation that only happens when a bigger table makes room.
Nominate for a live showInvite Pappy Hour to your park.
A developing idea for a relaxed, family-friendly community gathering. Invite us to your park for bubbles, games, and stories together.
Invite Pappy Hour to your park
Coming in 2027: Pappy Hour Live
Pappy Hour is growing toward live storytelling, improv, and easygoing gatherings that help dads and families feel less alone.
Chaos Bloom Theater, Denver. The dates are locked in. Show details and tickets will come later.
Help honest stories get heard.
Patreon support helps Pappy Hour keep recording, gathering people, and building what comes next.
Support on Patreon
Got a guest idea, or just a hello?
Pick up the line. The easiest way to reach Lucas and Eric is email.
pappyhourpodcast@gmail.com