Hosted by actor Eric Petersen (Kevin Can F Himself) and TV producer Danny Jordan (Extreme Makeover: Home Edition), Parenting Countdown is the most entertaining parenting podcast this side of the playground.
Every episode we count down parenting-themed lists, ranging from top 10 TV dads to top 10 kid's movies, top 10 things to do with your kids on the weekend to top 10 kid's songs.
Drop the kids off at school, swing through the coffee shop, and buckle up for the most epic parenting show ever!
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Top 5 Things That Change When You Become a Parent | Guest: LJ Behlmann
In this episode, hosts Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan welcome special guest, LJ Behlmann (Broadway Dress, Mom), to the show! The group chats about the journey to becoming parents, the struggles of balancing work and personal life, and what it's like raising a kid in NYC. Then, the group counts down each of their top 5 things that change(d) when you become a parent.
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Eric's Top 5
5 - Going to the movies
4 - Finding your parent voice
3 - Think of the future all the time
2 - Sleep less but live more
1 - Realize that your parents didn't know what they were doing
Danny's Top 5
5 - Becoming more aware of the way I treated girlfriends when I was younger. Realizing I could have been better.
4 - How much harder music and movies hit
3 - How terrified you can feel
2 - The currency of time
1 - How much inclusivity and representation matter
LJ's Top 5
5 - Meal times
4 - Expectations
3 - Identity
2 - Friendships
1 - Empathy
PARENTING PRODUCTS:
BUBBLE MACHINE!
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6 Jun 2022
Top 5 Movies to Share with Our Kids | Guest: Carrie Locklyn
In this episode, hosts Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan welcome special guest, Carrie Locklyn (Extreme Makeover: Home Edition), to the show! The group chats about the journey to becoming parents, how life changes when you become a parent, their kids' personalities and how to encourage them to be them. Then, E, D, & C count down each of their top 5 movies they most want to share with their kids.
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Eric's Top 5
5 - The Land Before Time
5 - Short Circuit
3 - Top Gun
2 - Back to the Future
1 - ET
Danny's Top 5
5 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
4 - Aladdin
3 - Hook
2 - Home Alone
1 - The Sandlot
Carrie's Top 5
5 - Short Circuit
4 - Beatlejuice
3 - Ghostbusters
2 - Ferris Bueller's Day Off
1 - Big
PARENTING PRODUCTS:
PICNIC TIME: Cooler Picnic Basket
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27 May 2022
Parents React
In this episode, Eric, Danny, and Chris break the countdown format and discuss the most recent events in Uvalde, Texas. This is an adult conversation. Please listen when the kids are not in the room or the car.
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23 May 2022
Top 5 Dad Moves
In this episode, hosts Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan chat about aging bodies, background actors, and what it's like being in the trenches with two young kids. Then, E & D count down each of their top 5 classic dad moves.
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Eric's 5-1
Office Hours in the Bathroom
Falling Asleep on the Couch
Asking Kids if they Have Money to Pay for Meals
Bad Waiter Puns
Roughhousing
Danny's 5-1
Trick Shots
Silliness
Throwing the Kids
Projects/Building Stuff
History of and How to Play Sports
PARENTING PRODUCTS:
3M EAR MUFFS
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16 May 2022
Top 10 Songs to Rock to with Your Kids - Part 2
In this episode, hosts Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan are finally back together after a few weeks off! The fellas chat about hoodies, Instagram Reels, and what it's like traveling alone and being without your kids. Then, E & D continue counting down each of their top 10 favorite songs to rock out to with their kid(s).
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Eric's 5-1
Firework — Katy Perry
Empire State of Mind — Jay Z and Alicia Keyes
Dancing Queen — ABBA
Can't Stop the Feeling — Justin Timberlake
Ain't No Man — The Avett Brothers
Danny's 5-1
Wipeout — The Surfaris
Can't Stop the Feeling — Justin Timberlake
Bye, Bye, Bye — NSYNC
Barbara Ann — The Beach Boys
We Will Rock You — Queen
PARENTING PRODUCTS:
CONAIR FABRIC SHAVER
TODDLER NAP MAT WITH BLANKET + PILLOW COMBO
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18 Apr 2022
Spring Break 2022!
In this special spring break episode, host Danny Jordan and producer Chris Sisley chat about Easter, Passover, the start of the baseball season, and more!
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11 Apr 2022
Top 10 Songs to Rock to with Your Kids - Part 1
In this episode, hosts Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan chat about Easter traditions, Passover, parenting in the 21st century, playing golf (maybe), and then begin to count down each of their top 10 favorite songs to rock out to with their kid(s).
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Eric's 10-6
Call to Arms — Sturgill Simpson
ABC — Jackson 5
Radio Gaga — Queen
Space Unicorn — Perry Gripp
Happy — Pharrell
Danny's 10-6
Home — Marc Broussard
Splish Splash - Bobby Darin
ABC - Jackson 5
I Like Pancakes - Koo Koo Kanga Roo
Twist and Shout - The Beatles
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REEF SANDALS
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4 Apr 2022
Top 10 Experiences to Have with Your Kids - Part 2
In this episode, hosts Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan chat about parenting, nicknames, clothing styles from our youth making a comeback and then continue counting down each of their top 10 favorite experiences to have with their kid(s).
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Eric's Top 5
Travel
Camping
Saying Their First Cuss Word
Playing Catch
Have Your Kids See You Win and Lose
Danny's Top 5
Disneyland
Decorating the House for Christmas
First Broadway Show
See You Do Something You Love
First Dodger Game
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28 Mar 2022
Top 10 Experiences to Have with Your Kids - Part 1
In this episode, hosts Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan chat about parenting in the 21st century, cell phones for kids, and social media then begin to count down each of their top 10 favorite experiences to have with their kid(s).
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Eric's 10-6
Build a fort, roughhouse, get on their level
Introduce them to your favorite childhood movies
Learning to ride bike
Ditch something to spend time together
Seeing a sporting event together
Danny's 10-6
Creating dreams worlds together
First school show or recital
Learning to Ride a Bike
Introducing kids to music you love
Annual trips (ex: Big Bear Mountain, CA)
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WOOM BIKES
BLACKSTONE GRILL
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21 Mar 2022
Top 10 TV Dads with Cameron Britton - Part 2
In part two of their top 10 TV dads countdown, hosts Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan welcome back Emmy-nominated actor, Cameron Britton (Mindhunter, Umbrella Academy).
The fellas continue counting down each of their top 10 favorite TV dads of all time. From Uncle Phil and Phil Dunphy to Bob Belcher and Bandit (the dad from Bluey), this countdown is packed with some of the most memorable TV dads of all time.
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14 Mar 2022
Top 10 TV Dads with Cameron Britton - Part 1
In this episode, hosts Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan welcome their first ever guest on to the show, Emmy-nominated actor, Cameron Britton (Mindhunter, Umbrella Academy).
The fellas chat all about parenting life and then begin to count down each of their top 10 favorite TV dads of all time!
From Homer Simpson and Tim "The Tool Man" Taylor to Carl Winslow and James Dutton, this countdown is packed with some of the most beloved TV dads of all time.
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7 Mar 2022
Top 10 TV Shows From Our Childhood - Part 2
In this episode, hosts Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan continue counting down each of their top 10 TV favorite shows from their childhood!
From Boy Meets World and The Simpsons to All That and Mickey Mouse Club, part 2 of this first countdown is packed with some of the biggest TV hits from the 80s and 90s.
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27 Feb 2022
Top 10 TV Shows From Our Childhood - Part 1
Welcome to the Parenting Countdown podcast!
In their premiere episode, hosts Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan introduce themselves, share some parenting stories, and then begin to count down each of their top 10 TV shows from their childhood!
From Power Rangers and Saved by the Bell to Vultron and Zoobilee Zoo, part 1 of this first countdown is packed with hits from the 80s and 90s.
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