Daughter Issues

About Daughter Issues

A Gen Z daughter and her Gen X dad have hilarious conversations about their generation gap.

Publisher

Serious Circus, Inc

Category

comedy

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

26 Jul 2022

Latest episode

6 Feb 2026

Latest episodes

28 of 55 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   6 Feb 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Gen Z Tries to Read Old Cursive Writing

   Talissa Smalley deciphers vintage cursive writing as David Smalley realizes the generational gap in handwriting skills, highlighting how technology impacts communication in this episode.

2. 

   31 Jan 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Gen Z Tries to Use a Phone Book

   David hands Talissa a phone book and gives her one simple task: Find a business. That’s it. But there’s a problem… Talissa has never used a phone book before. What should be a 30-second task turns into a full generational crisis as David gives hints, guidance, and increasingly obvious help while Talissa tries to figure out how this prehistoric technology works 😂 A classic moment of Gen Z vs. the analog world. ⸻ EP 77 — Daughter Issues Podcast Follow the chaos: 👨 David Smalley: @davidcsmalley 👧 Talissa Smalley: @talissasmalley_ 🌐 https://daughterpod.com 💸 Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/daughterissues If you enjoy dad & daughter reactions, cultural throwbacks, and unexpected reveals — subscribe for more.

3. 

   24 Jan 2026TRANSCRIPT

   David Can’t Tell If This Gen Z Slang Is Real or Fake

   Talissa Smalley quizzes David Smalley on Gen Z slang, some real and some fake, leading to chaotic and hilarious generational showdown on the podcast in this interview.

Inside a recent episode

Gen Z Tries to Read Old Cursive Writing

Published 6 Feb 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] I feel like I can get through some of it. Okay, you just get started. Here we go. Greetings, Tilsa. I hope this letter finds... These little eyes are so cute. Focus. No, but these are so cute. These little eyes, he does the dots so perfect every time. Looks like little freckles on the page. Okay. Hope this letter finds you in good health and an even better... Sif... Hold on. Context, please. Hope. Hope this letter finds you in good health and an even better... Sifless. I love... Hold on. I love watching... The videos that you and your father produce... Because I can identify with them. Ah, got you. […]

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.8 / 5

182 ratings

Spotify

4.8 / 5

221 ratings

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