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Aug. 26, 2026

Ketchup on Hot Dogs, Diaper Diets, and Boat Life: Navigating Fatherhood in Season 2: S02E03 Part 2

Ketchup on Hot Dogs, Diaper Diets, and Boat Life: Navigating Fatherhood in Season 2 Season 2, Episode 3 (Part 2): Ketchup on Hot Dogs, Diaper Diets, and Boat Life When two Gen X dads with 111 years of combined life experience sit down to break dow…

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Aug. 14, 2026

S02E03 Part 1:

Gramnesia, Tractor Injuries, and Gray Hair: Essential Fatherhood Advice for Older Dads Welcome back to another round of brutal honesty, nostalgic laughs, and midlife survival tips on The Gray Hair & Daycare Podcast. With a combined age of 111 years…

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Aug. 14, 2026

S02E02 Part 2: Memorial Day Boobie Attack

Sleep Training Survival, Ranger Tugs, and $32 Scotch: Essential Fatherhood Advice for Older Dads Welcome back to another round of dad humor, raw parenting realities, and midlife navigation with The Gray Hair & Daycare Podcast. Hosted by Frank—t…

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Aug. 14, 2026

S02E02 Part 1: Older Dads vs Pinterest

Is 1970s Parenting Making a Comeback? Gen X Dads, Marriage Stats, and Essential New Dad Advice Welcome back to another round of dad life with Frank (our 56-year-old vintage dad) and Carlo (the seasoned mentor dad). With 111 combined years on this p…

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Aug. 14, 2026

S02E01 Part 2: McNugget Meltdowns

McNuggets, Disney Ceiling Fans & Mother-In-Law Drama: Older Dads Navigate Gen X Dad Life (Ep. 36) Welcome back to another round of The Gray Hair & Daycare Podcast, where two Gen X dads with 111 years of combined life experience trade raw stories, b…

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Aug. 14, 2026

S02E01 Part 1 Disney Chaos

Older Dads, Disney Chaos, and 5 Science-Backed Rules for Raising Kids Season 2 is Here: Gen X Fatherhood Meets Toddlerhood We officially survived pre-K parenting! Frank (56 years old with a 14-month-old) and Carlo are kicking off Season 2 of The G…

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Aug. 14, 2026

Season 1 Finale!

Season 1 Finale: $9,000 Baby Gear, Labor Hoses, and Upside-Down Tricycles | The Gray Hair & Daycare Podcast When two Gen X dads with 111 years of combined life experience try navigating fatherhood in their 50s, chaos—and high-octane dad humor—is gu…

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Aug. 14, 2026

Ep 35 Part 2: Tea Parties & Piggy Snorts: Gen X Dads Tackle 1-Year Milestones

One Year Down! Diapers, Tea Parties, and the "North Side Lean" Welcome back to the latest installment of Gray Hair and Daycare, the podcast where your hosts, Frank Cerio and Carlo Russo—with a combined age of 111 years—navigate the beautiful "madne…

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Aug. 14, 2026

Ep 35 Part 1: Josie’s 1st Birthday: Dog’s, Crawlers & Gen X Dad Humor on Raising Kids at 56!

Milestones, Meatballs, and Multi-Tasking: The Gray Hair and Daycare Journey Welcome back to another installment of the Gray Hair and Daycare experience. In Episode 35, Part 1, your favorite Gen X hosts, Frank Cerio and Carlo Russo, dive back into t…

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Aug. 14, 2026

Ep 34 Part 3: Sleep Training Wars & The "Mayo Omelet" Secret: Gen X Dad Humor

From Nap Battles to Christmas Braciole: The Final Holiday Roundup Welcome back for the third and final installment of our deep dive into Episode 34 of the Gray Hair & Daycare podcast. If you thought the Disney cruise was the end of the adventure, y…

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Aug. 14, 2026

Ep 34 Part 2: Diaper Dash Disaster & The 500-Pound Massage: Gen X Dad Humor

Disney Shows, Diaper Dashes, and the Reality of Being an Older Dad Welcome back to the blog for Gray Hair & Daycare, the parenting podcast for dads who are navigating the world of raising kids with a bit more life experience and a lot more gray hai…

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Aug. 14, 2026

Ep 34 Part 1: Disney World Disasters & Baby’s First Flight: Gen X Fatherhood Advice

From Syracuse Snow to Mickey Mouse: Navigating the First Flight and Disney Magic Welcome back to the Gray Hair & Daycare blog! If you’ve been following the journey of older dads Frank Cerio and Carlo Russo, you know that life with a baby is a const…

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Aug. 14, 2026

Ep 33 Part 2: Bath Time Blunders & Baby Fears: Fatherhood Tips from Gen X Dads

Navigating the Madness of Dadness: Bath Time Upgrades and "North Side Leans" Welcome back to the second half of our deep dive into the world of older dads navigating life with a Gen Beta baby. In this installment of the Gray Hair and Daycare podcas…

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Aug. 14, 2026

Ep 33 Part 1: Older Dads Confess: Our Parenting Mistakes Are Intentional!

👶 The North Side Lean and the Dangers of Over-Parenting: A Gen X Dad's Book Report Welcome back to the Gray Hair & Daycare: Gen X Dad, Gen Beta Baby podcast! Frank (56) and Carlo (55) are here, celebrating the show's one-year anniversary and sharin…

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Aug. 14, 2026

Ep 32 Part 2: Diaper Diet Failure & Baby Chaos: Older Dads Can't Keep Up!

The Price of Dad Life and the Diet Wars: An Update from Gray Hair & Daycare Welcome to the conclusion of Episode 32 of the Gray Hair & Daycare: Gen X Dad, Gen Beta Baby podcast! Frank and Carlo are back to cover the stories and updates they didn't …

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Aug. 14, 2026

Ep 32 Part 1: New Teeth, Getting Bit & Being Peed On, Fatherhood Advice for the Viral Age

Cheese on the Forehead: A Gen X Dad's Take on Viral Videos and Raising Kids Welcome back to the Gray Hair & Daycare: Gen X Dad, Gen Beta Baby podcast! Frank and Carlo are here after a short break, jumping right into the thick of Dad life and the un…

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Aug. 14, 2026

Ep 31 Part 2: The Apple Allergy Showdown: Older Dads Vs. Mothers Instinct!

More Laughs and Lessons from the Gray Hair & Daycare Podcast: Apple Allergies, Palmer Grips, and the Wisdom of Older Dads Welcome back to the second part of Episode 31 of the Gray Hair & Daycare: Gen X Dad, Gen Beta Baby podcast! Frank and Carlo di…

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Aug. 14, 2026

Ep 31 Part 1: Older Dads vs Stanley Mugs: A Near Parenting Mistake

From Stanley Cups to Societal Swings: A Gen X Dad's View on Fatherhood and the Future Welcome back to the latest from the Gray Hair & Daycare: Gen X Dad, Gen Beta Baby podcast! Frank and Carlo are back, this time battling technical issues (and Fran…

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Aug. 14, 2026

Ep 30 Part 2:Training for the Diaper Dash, Baby Led Weaning, & the first “Dada”

Training for the Diaper Dash, Baby Led Weaning, & the first “Dada” Frank and Carlo kick off the episode with a new "Crash Test Daddy" segment, reviewing the Ergo Baby Omni Classic Baby Carrier. Frank praises this older model, which is available on …

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Aug. 14, 2026

Ep 30 Part 1:Last Day of 55, Raising a Baby Genius & The Downside to Mr Fun Guy

Episode 30 Part 1 Frank and Carlo, with a combined age of 111 years, kick off the episode with a special announcement: Frank's 56th birthday is tomorrow. He reflects on the fact that his daughter, Josie, is now six months and five days old. The hos…

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Aug. 14, 2026

Ep 29 Part 2: Nursery News, Hornet Attacks, & Baby's First Trip to the Zoo

In part two of Episode 29 of the Gray Hair & Daycare: Gen X Dad, Gen Beta Baby podcast, Frank and Carlo pick up where they left off, offering listeners a deeper look into the joys and challenges of new parenthood. The hosts cover everything from bab…

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Aug. 14, 2026

Ep 29 Part 1: A Summer Party, A Handful of Chin Chub and Dad Disappears When The Shots Start

Frank and Carlo are back with a new episode of the podcast, "Gray Hair & Daycare: Gen X Dad, Gen Beta Baby". After a busy summer, the hosts catch up in their newly arranged studio, which they've dubbed their "speakeasy". Frank, 55, announces that hi…

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Aug. 14, 2026

Ep 28: Family Drama, Mouse House Madness, & A Diaper Diet Disaster

Gray Hair & Daycare: Episode 28 - The Rollercoaster of Modern Fatherhood Welcome back to the "Gray Hair & Daycare: Gen X Dad, Gen Beta Baby" podcast! In Episode 28, your hosts Frank Cerio and Carlo Russo dive into the hilarious, heartwarming, and s…

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Aug. 14, 2026

Ep 27: Family, Firsts, & Mom Gets Ready To Go Back To Work

Gray Hair & Daycare: Gen X Dad, Gen Beta Baby – Episode 27: Instincts, Family Legacies, and Baby Steps to Independence Hosts: Frank Syrio and Carlo Russo Welcome back to Gray Hair & Daycare: Gen X Dad, Gen Beta Baby! In Episode 27, Frank and Carlo…

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