Pappy Hour
In memoriam
Kenny Budde
Lucas's father
Kenny shared his story on Pappy Hour, and we're grateful we got 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 tell the stories that never survive small talk. Grab a seat, we've got a lot to cover.
The newest episode
Watch the conversation
Full video episodes, straight from our YouTube channel. Hit play and pull up a chair. We'll save you a seat.
Real dads, real stories
Pick a guest, hit play. Two seasons of conversations, plus the occasional “Sappy Pappy” bonus.
Regulars at the bar
Each frame plays a few silent seconds of the real conversation. Click or tap one if you want the full episode, sound and all.
Two dads. One table.
Pappy Hour's a podcast and community about what fatherhood's really like: the funny parts, the hard parts, the lessons, the mistakes, and everything in between.
We make room for dads, families, and guests to tell honest stories and remind each other that nobody's figured this out alone. Trust us, we've checked.
“The best stories usually start after someone says, ‘Well, it’s complicated.’”
Where it all started.
Pappy Hour's about fathers. Two of the best ones sat down at our table, and we'll always 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)Going through something?
Odds are a dad on this show has been there. Pick what fits and we'll point you to the episodes and resources that match. You're not the only one, and we mean that.
Every family looks different.
Every episode gives one dad's real story the room it deserves, and we don't sand off the awkward, tender, or hilarious parts. Here's how to get in on it.
Nominate a Pappy
Know a Pappy whose story deserves to be heard? Nominate them. Hilarious, hard-won, ordinary in the best way, or all three, we want it.
Nominate a Pappy
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
Our first live improv-format show: real stories, quick turns, and the kind of conversation you only get when the table's bigger.
Nominate for a live showInvite Pappy Hour to your park.
It's still taking shape, but here's the idea: a relaxed, family-friendly hang. Invite us to your park for bubbles, games, and stories.
Invite Pappy Hour to your park
Coming in 2027: Pappy Hour Live
We're growing toward live storytelling, improv, and easygoing get-togethers that help dads and families feel a little less alone.
Chaos Bloom Theater, Denver. The dates are locked in. Show details and tickets are coming soon.
Help honest stories get heard.
Patreon keeps us recording, bringing people together, and building what's next. Every bit helps, and we're not too proud to say so.
Support on Patreon
Got a guest idea, or just a hello?
Pick up the line. Email's the easiest way to reach Lucas and Eric.
pappyhourpodcast@gmail.comOr follow along: