Dads on Books

About Dads on Books

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.

Publisher

Michael Walker & David Patrick

Category

comedy · kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

17 May 2025

Latest episode

5 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

74 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 Oct 2026

   If You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Numeroff

   The Dads return to a classic If You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Numeroff, Illustrated by Felicia Bond.  Is it really a classic? It was written after Mike and David were kids, but it was written during the 1900s even during the Cold War. We’re gonna call it a classic. It’s also our first recording on location! Mike and David recorded this one outside of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City after finishing a wonderful two days at Podcast Movement 2026. It’s a really fun book from the if you do one thing, then another thing happens, and then another, and they told two friends and so on and so on genre. It’s really fun art and Mike and Dave totally recommend it. Great to read to kids, with kids, even near kids! If you liked this episode, check out these: Underground (https://dadsonbooks.transistor.fm/s1/14) by David Macaulay because Mike and David loved being in New York City which, after all these years, still breathes. Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears (https://dadsonbooks.transistor.fm/s1/57) by Verna Aardema with pictures by Leo and Diane Dillon, another classic “If you do this then that happens…” book. That’s a thing. We mean it. And now a word from our sponsors. (Well, not really sponsors (yet), just places we love to get books from and hope that you'll go to if you need one (and get them to sponsor us while you're there).) Books in Stock (https://booksinstock.net/) in Wooster, OH A House with Books (https://www.ahousewithbooksshop.com/) in Keller, TX River Forest Public Library (https://www.riverforestlibrary.org/), River Forest, IL Grapevine Public Library (https://www.grapevinetexas.gov/1854/Library), Grapevine, TX Keller Public Library (https://www.cityofkeller.com/services/library), Keller, TX Questions? Comments? Concerns? Have a great library or independent book store you love? Let us know! Email us at dadsonbooks@gmail.com

2. 

   28 Sept 2026

   Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs aka Meatheads? by Judi Barrett

   This just in. It's another classic Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (https://www.target.com/p/cloudy-with-a-chance-of-meatballs-by-judi-barrett-hardcover/-/A-11457397?TCID=OGS&AFID=google&CPNG=Entertainment&adgroup=248-3&srsltid=AU7gw4Ur2P9soSlw4_B4TbcXIaz4E5v6aUzeYoXSLsgBxhN1m5NdDNpxU00) by Judi Barrett (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judi_Barrett), illustrated by Ron Barrett (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ron_Barrett). The Dads visit the town of Chewandswallow. Your read that right--one word, one giant word. It's a super fun book in which the weather is SPOILER ALERT!! not raining men, but raining food! Sound delicious? It most certainly is, but casual listener, do not fear. Problems arise, conflicts unfold, and a mild discomfort rears its ugly head (cheese), yum!. (Head cheese? I,d rather eat a tuna and peanut butter sandwich) There are so many fun things, great details, and all the plot twists. AND! Fun, detailed artwork in a new palette: RY or Red Yellow. And details you spend a lap time with your child discovering. If you liked this episode, check out these: Underground (https://dadsonbooks.transistor.fm/s1/14) by David Macaulay How Martha Saved her Parents from Green Beans (https://dadsonbooks.transistor.fm/s1/55) by David LaRochelle, illustrated by Mark Fearing Lisa Desimini (https://dadsonbooks.transistor.fm/s1/60), one of our fun illustrator/author conversations And now a word from our sponsors. (Well, not really sponsors (yet), just places we love to get books from and hope that you'll go to if you need one (and get them to sponsor us while you're there).) Books in Stock (https://booksinstock.net/) in Wooster, OH A House with Books (https://www.ahousewithbooksshop.com/) in Keller, TX River Forest Public Library (https://www.riverforestlibrary.org/), River Forest, IL Grapevine Public Library (https://www.grapevinetexas.gov/1854/Library), Grapevine, TX Keller Public Library (https://www.cityofkeller.com/services/library), Keller, TX Questions? Comments? Concerns? Have a great library or independent book store you love? Let us know! Email us at dadsonbooks@gmail.com

3. 

   21 Sept 2026

   Author Friend Victoria Kann! The Wrath Of Kann Too

   Here’s part two of our wonderful conversation with Victoria Kann. author of the newly released Snickerdoodle and the absolute classic Pinkalicious, as well as many of its sequels and spinoffs. Last week we talked about snickerdoodle, which by the way it was published last week! Check it out! We also talked about Pinkalicious, Purplicious, and many more. the spinoff This week we start off with Peteriffic and dive  deeper into the history of Victoria’s art in the beginning of her career as a graphic designer and how it lead to her current work and style. She tells what it was like to work with animators—not to give it away, but “interesting” and “exciting” may have been used. It was a fun and enlightening conversation, and we look forward to more ! If you liked this episode, you’ll love these: Pinkalicious (https://dadsonbooks.transistor.fm/s1/20), where it all started. For us. And Victoria. The original origin story. Check out our other author interviews: Dan Gutman (https://dadsonbooks.transistor.fm/s1/28) Dan Yaccarino (https://dadsonbooks.transistor.fm/s1/37) Chris Grabenstein (https://dadsonbooks.transistor.fm/s1/42) Alan Katz (https://dadsonbooks.transistor.fm/s1/47) Linda Harkey (https://dadsonbooks.transistor.fm/s1/51) Lisa Desimini (https://dadsonbooks.transistor.fm/s1/60) 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: Our traveling feature of the month: The Library Hotel (https://maps.app.goo.gl/YXUddaq2gmuLLDCYA?g_st=ic) and Bookmarks Rooftop Lounge (https://maps.app.goo.gl/8x62h4oLUt4gcnuf7?g_st=ic) in New York City where we met some or authors. Beautiful and fun and book themed. Check it Out. Books in Stock (https://booksinstock.net/) in Wooster, OH A House with Books (https://www.ahousewithbooksshop.com/) in Keller, TX Talking Animals Books (https://www.talkinganimalsbooks.com/) in Grapevine, TX River Forest Public Library (https://www.riverforestlibrary.org/) in River Forest, IL Grapevine Public Library (https://www.grapevinetexas.gov/1854/Library) in Grapevine, TX Keller Public Library (https://www.cityofkeller.com/services/library) in Keller, TX Don’t live in the Dallas/Ft. Worth or Chicago areas? Tell us about your favorite library or independent book store in your town. Do you have questions, comments, concerns, or the best Dad Joke ever: Email us at dadsonbooks@gmail.com

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