Dumb Dialogue with Dad

Stuff About Our Christmas 2023 Disney Cruise Reloaded and Remastered | Bonus Episode

✌🏿 Hey friends, and happy holidays again! 🎄✨
We're feeling festive and generous so here's another reloaded and remastered episode of our Christmas 2023 vacation aboard the Disney Wish 🛳️
Special shoutout to our travel agent and Mom’s friend Linzi Felan for booking this trip.  Check her out on Instagram @linzi_destinationstoexplore and Facebook @Destinations to Explore with Linzi! 
In this episode we talk about:  
Our first-ever cruise experience 🌊Aurie's negotiation for early exams on the day we flew to Florida 📚Attempted to use Holiday Parties at Disney World for shorter lines 🎢Rain foiled plans at Hollywood Studios; saw Cirque De Soleil at Disney Springs instead 🎪Managed to enjoy short lines for rides at Magic Kingdom's Holiday Party the next day 🎠We even managed to get a boarding group for Tron 🏍️, the newest ride at Magic Kingdom 🏰Aurie was getting motion sickness on the ship 😵The food was great; Dad and Mom ate pizza with grapes on it🍽️Dad liked trivia, Mom liked the décor, and the girls liked the teen club, Vibe 🤓Spiderman called Mom Pretty Young Thing at dinner the first night 😄The girls wandered around the ship freely 🚢Watched some movies at the theaters 🎬🍿🎦Played some bingo and won exactly nothing 😅🎱We made some crew friends and Yani made friends with other teens at Vibe. Aurie did not. 🤷🏿‍♀️Shoutout to all the crew members, including our state room attendant, servers, and store attendants for taking care of us with exceptional service! 🌟
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Stuff About That One Airline That Had Issues in December 2022 Reloaded and Remastered | Bonus Episode

✌🏿 Hey everyone, and happy holidays—whatever you celebrate this time of year! 🎄✨
Life has been life-ing, so no new episode this week. Instead, we’re bringing you a remastered re-release of the episode about our whirlwind travel chaos from December 2022. 🌀✈️ You might remember a certain airline (we won’t name names, but y’all know who we mean) having some major issues around that time... yep, we got caught in that mess. 😤
Our travel experience included:👉🏿 Multiple canceled flights 🚫✈️👉🏿 Standing in endless lines 🛑⏳👉🏿 Multiple rental cars 🚗💨👉🏿 Driving over 1,200 miles in just 2 days 🛣️💪🏿👉🏿 Disney World magic to top it all off 🏰✨
And, of course, this trip included Dad’s parents and brother, so we were extra motivated to salvage the journey. 💪🏿💼
In this episode, we also:🎭 Dive into Aurie’s hilarious version of the Seven Dwarfs.😵 Talk about both girls’ tired eyes playing tricks on them during the late-night drive from Palm Beach to Disney World.🕒 At 14:38, hear the girls groan about how long it felt like we had been recording.
Big shoutout to United Airlines ✈️ for coming through in the clutch to get four exhausted people to the happiest place on Earth. 🙌🏿And another shoutout to Enterprise Car Rental 🚗 for saving the day with those rental cars!
Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads: @dumbdialoguewithdad. And since this is a replay, ignore the part where we mention Twitter (or whatever it’s called now)—we’re not there anymore. ✌🏿
 
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(Some) Stuff About The Walking Dead Reloaded and Remastered | Bonus Episode

🎄 Hey everyone, and happy holidays! 🎅🏾 We’ll be back with a new episode soon, but we’re feeling nostalgic, so here’s an oldie-but-goodie 📼 where Aurie and Dad dive into the first 3 seasons of The Walking Dead. 🧟‍♂️ Spoiler alert if you haven’t watched yet! 👀
A quick heads-up 🛎️—this episode was originally recorded back in December 2022, so if you catch something outdated (like us mentioning our old Twitter handle 🐦), just roll with it. 😉 Enjoy! 🎧

(Some) Stuff About the Hunger Games | Episode 42

Spoiler Alert:  We talk about the Hunger Games movies and the first book.  
🎬 Welcome back to another thrilling episode of "Dumb Dialogue with Dad"! This time, Dad and Yani are diving headfirst into the action-packed world of Panem and revisit the first two Hunger Games movies, and trust us, it’s a wild ride! 🏹🔥
Join us as we chat about all sorts of stuff— from Katniss’s rebellious spirit 💥 to Peeta’s clever media tactics 🎙️. And of course, we can’t forget the unforgettable moments in the Capitol, the emotional twists, and those unique character names (we see you, Effie! 😉). We’ll share our thoughts, favorite characters, and the parts that truly tugged at our heartstrings (RIP Rue 😢).
So, grab your bow and arrow, and let’s explore the captivating world of the Hunger Games together. You won’t want to miss it! 🎧🎤
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(The Rest of the) Stuff About Summer 2024 | Episode 41

Part 2 of our summer shenanigans is here! 
We’re catching up on some Japan details we missed in Part 1, giving you the highlights from our Hawaii trip 🌺, and sharing Yani’s first gymnastics qualification for Nationals in Minneapolis (aka Gymnastics City 2024)!  Yani also recounts her hilarious battle with what she swears was food poisoning. 😂 Plus, with Aurie stepping into a guest star role, Yani and Dad drop some hints about the next episode—let’s just say, an Academy of Umbrellas might be involved! ☂️🎓 But don’t worry—you haven’t heard the last of Aurie! 😉
 
And for the details about Hawaii that we didn't get into in this episode, check out our classic episode about The Aloha State here: Stuff About Hawaii | Season 3 | Episode 21 | Dumb Dialogue with Dad
 
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(Some) Stuff About Summer 2024 | Episode 40

This episode is all about our summer shenanigans—well, part of them, anyway! We’re kicking off a two-part series, starting with Aurie’s epic Sweet 16. 🎉 Think first car excitement 🚗, the chaos of passing that driver’s test 🚦, and her unforgettable adventure in Japan (she washed clothes in a bathtub, y'all! 🛁). From culture shock to dealing with a not-so-great flight crew on the return flight, we’re diving into it all. ✈️
 
Stay tuned for Part 2, where we’ll dive into what the rest of us were up to while Aurie was exploring Japan—think beach vibes in Hawaii 🌺—and our trip to Minneapolis, home of Gymnastics City USA 2024! 
Oh, and here’s a heads-up: Aurie’s stepping back as a regular co-host after this series, but she’ll still pop in now and then. Don’t worry—you haven’t heard the last of her! 😉
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Stuff About Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes | Episode 39

SPOLIER ALERT:  This episode has discussion about the most recent 4 Planet of the Apes movies.In this episode, we're diving into the world of the Planet of the Apes, focusing on the latest movie, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. Why? Because Dad and Yani enjoyed these movies and couldn't wait to talk about them. Aurie, on the other hand, wasn’t a fan, so she decided to sit this one out—again.We cover the last four films: Rise, Dawn, War, and Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. Dad and Yani share how they got hooked on the series and chat about characters like Caesar, Koba, and the mysterious Proximus Caesar. Expect plenty of laughs, some serious moments, and deep dives into character arcs and favorite scenes.And don’t miss Dad's hilarious glitch at the end when he tries to get Yani to rank the movies. Join us for a fun and thoughtful conversation about apes, humans, and everything in between. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just curious, this episode has something for everyone.

Stuff About Ghostbusters Afterlife and Ghostbusters Frozen Empire | Episode 38

In this episode, we discuss Ghostbusters Afterlife and Ghostbusters Frozen Empire.  Why?  Because Dad and Yani enjoyed them and wanted to talk about them. Aurie did not so she sat this one out.  A discussion about the real meaning of “Good/Bad Movies” happens.  Dad is also rusty at this podcasting thing and Yani points it out.  Yani gives an impressive and detailed analysis of which movie she likes the most.  Dad also goes on a zombie, Hunger Games, and Star Ware tangent for reasons but somehow, he ties it back to the topic at hand.  It feels good to be back….”casting makes us feel good…”.