Dads on Books is a podcast hosted by David Patrick and Mike Walker. The 2 dads discuss books, focusing on those read by their children and sometimes revisiting titles from their own childhoods. The podcast showcases their personal connections to the books and how their perspectives have changed as parents.
Dads on Books
Claim This Podcastby Michael Walker & David Patrick
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58 episodes
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Dads on Books is a podcast hosted by David Patrick and Mike Walker. The 2 dads discuss books, focusing on those read by their children and sometimes revisiting titles from their own childhoods. The podcast showcases their personal connections to the books and how their perspectives have changed as parents.
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5/17/2025
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June 16, 2026
Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears by Verna Aardema with pictures by Leo and Diane Dillon or Mosquito, Mosquito Whyfore art thou Buzzing in People's Ears
<p>It's time for another "We picked a book because Mike said so" episode. In Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears by Verna Aardema with pictures by Leo and Diane Dillon, the Dads banter on M&Ms, Mars and Snickers and Mars Bars and—boy do they need to sponsor us!! When they get to the book, David declares, "You can judge a book by its cover." "Sort of." You might think we'll find out why mosquitoes buzz in people's ears—'Cause they're annoying?—well, yes, but there is so, so, so much more as the David suspects.</p><p>In this standard itsy-bitsy spider/if you give a mouse a cookie/if this then that and then that story we learn a lot of sounds from animals in Africa like, "mek mek mek," "waswusu," and everyone's all time favorite, "taa."! Wanna find out what animal makes what sound? Listen and play, "Whaaaat's...thaaat...Souuuuuuund?!?". Or read the book. Ok. Both. There's some great animal personification like Old Man Iguana and the ending—the. Ending. Read. Then listen. Lather, rinse, repeat.</p><p>It's a quick, sun read ideal for reading to your very little ones. WARNING: you will be required to make lots of animal sounds!! Krik Krik Krik and Badamin Badamin, e.g. And Leo and Diane Dillons' illustrations (The description of the art for this book alone is worth reading: there were many, many words, some of which Mike and David knew!) are beautiful and filled with fun details to talk about and point out and laugh about and figure out.....check it out</p><p>We give this one 4 Thumbs Up! </p><p>If you liked this episode, you’ll like these:</p><p><strong>Dan "I am a Story" Yaccarino</strong> <a href="https://dadsonbooks.transistor.fm/s1/37"><strong>parte uno</strong></a><strong> </strong>and<strong> </strong><a href="https://dadsonbooks.transistor.fm/s1/38"><strong>parte due</strong></a><strong><br></strong><br>And now a word from our sponsors. Well, not really sponsors, just places we like to get books and hope that you'll go to if you need one:</p><p><a href="https://booksinstock.net/"><strong>Books in Stock</strong></a><strong> in Wooster, OH</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.ahousewithbooksshop.com/"><strong>A House with Books</strong></a><strong> in Keller, TX<br></strong><a href="https://www.talkinganimalsbooks.com/"><strong>Talking Animals Books</strong></a><strong> in Grapevine, TX<br></strong><a href="https://www.riverforestlibrary.org/"><strong>River Forest Public Library</strong></a><strong> in River Forest, IL<br></strong><a href="https://www.grapevinetexas.gov/1854/Library"><strong>Grapevine Public Library</strong></a><strong> in Grapevine, TX <br></strong><a href="https://www.cityofkeller.com/services/library"><strong>Keller Public Library</strong></a><strong> in Keller, TX </strong></p><p>Questions? Comments? Concerns?</p><p>Please, please tell us about your favorite library or independent book store.<strong></strong></p><p>Email us at dadsonbooks@gmail.com<br><br></p><p>And if you have a favorite local bookstore or library, let us know and we can mention it too. PM</p>
June 8, 2026
Matilda the Builda or how I learned to hate the Trunchbull
<p>Mike and David read Matilda by Rao—Raold—Roaold—Mr. Dahl. And illustrated illustriously by Quentin Blake. Mike suggested Dahl, and David saw the musical, and the rest is history. Or literature. </p><p>And despite the book’s youth, it’s a classic. A fantastic story that has spawned two movies and countless productions of the musical. In fact, it inspired the Dads to come up with a new DoB feature: <strong>B v. M</strong> or Book versus Movie (or Musical). Who won the first one? Both. </p><p>But one thing the Dads couldn’t figure out? How to say Rauold, Raoold, Ruaoulde—Mr. Dahl’s name. Never could figure it out. Auoalt? Aoooout? You get the picture. In any event, the Dads have three words for you: Check it out! </p><p><br>And now a word from our sponsors. (Well, not really sponsors, just places we get books and hope that you'll go to if you need one).</p><p><a href="https://booksinstock.net/"><strong>Books in Stock</strong></a><strong> in Wooster, OH</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.ahousewithbooksshop.com/"><strong>A House with Books</strong></a><strong> in Keller, TX<br></strong><a href="https://www.talkinganimalsbooks.com/"><strong>Talking Animals Books</strong></a><strong> in Grapevine, TX<br></strong><a href="https://www.riverforestlibrary.org/"><strong>River Forest Public Library</strong></a><strong> in River Forest, IL<br></strong><a href="https://www.grapevinetexas.gov/1854/Library"><strong>Grapevine Public Library</strong></a><strong><br></strong><a href="https://www.cityofkeller.com/services/library"><strong>Keller Public Library</strong></a><strong></strong></p><p>Questions? Comments? Concerns? Have a great library or independent book store you love?</p><p>Email us at dadsonbooks@gmail.com</p>
June 1, 2026
Martha saves her parents from "what should have been brussel sprouts in a mushroom cream sauce cuz thats gross"
<p>After some forays into classics, very classic classics, historical novels, and other serious books, the Dads return to nutty silliness and qwacky whackiness to lighten it up a little with <a href="https://www.amazon.com/s?k=how+martha+saved+her+parents+from+green+beans&crid=14YLWI798QGSZ&sprefix=how+martha%2Caps%2C184&ref=nb_sb_ss_p13n-expert-pd-ops-ranker_1_10">How Martha Saved Her Parents from Green Beans</a>, a fun and funny book by David LaRochelle, illustrated by Mark Fearing.</p><p>What did we like about this book? Besides green beans? Oh, let’s see, how about green beans singing off key? Or when the really realistic tomatoes splat against the wall and green beans get catapulted by mysterious vines? And happy lettuce and ominous carrots. Talk about tossed salad! Or as Mike pointed out “There’s nothing bad about a nice, leafy salad.” But you can’t trust radishes. And Mike's made up a whole new word—tomato-pult—don’t you dare close your eyes. </p><p>There’s fabric illustration, foreshadowing, and more fore shadowing (AND there are four shadows to boot). It's a fun talk about a fun book. Check it out.<br> <br>If you liked this episode, you’ll like these:</p><p><strong>Dan Yaccarino</strong> <a href="https://dadsonbooks.transistor.fm/s1/37"><strong>parte uno</strong></a><strong> </strong>and<strong> </strong><a href="https://dadsonbooks.transistor.fm/s1/38"><strong>parte due</strong></a><br><a href="https://dadsonbooks.transistor.fm/s1/20"><strong>Pinkalicious!!!</strong></a><strong> </strong>by <strong>Victoria Kann<br></strong><br>Places we love to buy books:<br><a href="https://booksinstock.net/"><strong>Books in Stock</strong></a><strong> in Wooster, OH</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.ahousewithbooksshop.com/"><strong>A House with Books</strong></a><strong> in Keller, TX<br></strong><a href="https://www.talkinganimalsbooks.com/"><strong>Talking Animals Books</strong></a><strong> in Grapevine, TX<br></strong><a href="https://www.riverforestlibrary.org/"><strong>River Forest Public Library</strong></a><strong> in River Forest, IL<br></strong><a href="https://www.grapevinetexas.gov/1854/Library"><strong>Grapevine Public Library</strong></a><strong><br></strong><a href="https://www.cityofkeller.com/services/library"><strong>Keller Public Library</strong></a><strong></strong></p><p>Questions? Comments? Concerns?</p><p>Please, please tell us now about a great library or independent book store you love? Let us know!<strong></strong></p><p>Email us at dadsonbooks@gmail.com</p><p>Alternate episode titles: Marth Vader and the Beans of Destiny </p>
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