Cats in the Cradle
by Josh Haldeman
Latest episode
#148 - I don't tolerate the Cat in the Hat!
#148 - I don't tolerate the Cat in the Hat!
About this podcast
A dad and his teenage son sit down every week to talk about absolutely nothing, and somehow it's the funniest half hour of the week.
Cats in the Cradle is an award-nominated, clean, father-son comedy podcast. Josh, a self-described modern-day Homer Simpson, and his son trade the funniest stories from real life: gas station regrets, 7-Eleven hot dogs, the ethics of taking the hotel toilet paper, school chaos, sports mishaps, and whatever went sideways at dinner. Along the way you'll get hot takes, trivia showdowns (who sells more hot dogs, Costco or Wienerschnitzel?), debates about Superman, Star Wars, and Knight Rider, fake sponsor "moments," and a Bit of Wisdom that may or may not be wise.
Yes, the name comes from the song about a father and son who never find time for each other. This show is the opposite: we make the time, hit record, and laugh. And no, it's not about cats.
New episodes most weeks, about 30 to 40 minutes each. Every episode stands on its own, so start anywhere. Newsletter and every episode at catsinthecradlepodcast.com.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 148 episodes
- #148 - I don't tolerate the Cat in the Hat! · 26 min · Episode 148Happy week after Halloween! Jonathan and Dad start with the extra hour of sleep, why the Senate can't just pick a time and stick with it, and whether daylight saving ever made…
- #147 - Somebody Threw Corn at Me! · 31 min · Episode 147Jonathan survives a Sunday drive in the stick shift (no stall!), and Dad finds out who the better driving coach is: him or Mom. Then a shout-out to the three people who got our…
- #146 - We need a "sarcastic font" · 33 min · Episode 146Josh and Jonathan have a big announcement: the Cats in the Cradle newsletter is on its way, with a little help from Josh's new AI marketing assistant. Along the way, the Tesla…
- #145 - Blame it on Miss Brown (and her glass eye) · 30 min · Episode 145Jonathan took on a CrossFit-style competition on Saturday, Dad judged, and the two of them came away with a second-place finish, a whole lot of opinions about thrusters and ring…
- 7-11 Hot Dog · 27 min · Episode 144#CatsintheCradlePodcast - In this episode the boys talk about • how Jonathan was able to learn that his father is among the greatest ever. • When going to a volleyball…
- #143 - We went into a gas station and now regret all of our life's decisions! · 36 min · Episode 143#CatsintheCradlePodcast - In this hilarious episode the boys talk about: • New words in the dictionary (and it's amazing!) • Homecoming recap • Buying a limo • Going to a gas…
- #142 - Surprise Toilet · 40 min · Episode 142#CatsintheCradlePodcast In this gem of an episode the boys talk about: - crazy things happening in Chemistry class - It becomes painfully obvious that neither of them are future…
- #141 Midnight French Toast · 35 min#CatsintheCradlePodcast In this episode we learn how Jonny goes wild when parents are out of town including throwing house parties, getting toilet papered and having French Toast…
- #140 - Citizen of the Month! · 31 min#CatsintheCradlePodcast - In this episode the boys discuss: - Josh's mom gets awarded "Citizen of the Month" - If you have a heart attack are you a bad person? - A new definition…
- #139 - Doubling Down in a Childish Way · 35 min · Episode 139#CatsintheCradlePodcast In this episode the boys talk about - how to overcome a coma - What happens when your food order is wrong - What does is mean to be an athlete - Bits of…
- #138 - Not Our Best Effort · 32 min · Episode 138#CatsintheCradlePodcast - If I'm being honest here, this wasn't our best effort. Like all podcasts - there are moments of laughter but we could have done better than we did. We…
- #137 - Super Fan Harrison · 36 min · Episode 137#CatsintheCradlePodcast In this gem of an episode the duo discuss the following: • Harrison Super Fan and his amazing bingo card • What kind of Dr. is Dr. Seuss? • Why can't you…
- #136 - Good Luck Spain! · 34 min · Episode 136#CatsintheCradlePodcast - In this doozy of a listen you'll enjoy hearing about: - Jonathan goes on some more wild adventures with toilet papering again - What happens when you…
- #135 - Butt Munch · 34 min · Episode 135#CatsintheCradlePodcast This is the episode that maybe didn't happen because of a squabble between the duo. But don't fear - they were able to overcome their differences and…
- #134 - But, Did You Die? · 39 min · Episode 134#CatsintheCradlePodcast In this soon to be a favorite episode they discuss the following: - An epic adventure they went on at the Via Ferrata in Ashley Gorge - Who would win a…
- #133 - Good Luck Australia · 33 min · Episode 133#CatsintheCradlePodcast In this episodde the boys talk about: - Jonathan's crazy adventure to UT - The World Cup and why we don't care about it - The Odyssey movie (we loved it)…
- #132 - We bought into the hype - ugh! · 31 min · Episode 132#CatsintheCradlePodcast - In this episode they talk about the following: - Is your life hard? Wait until you hear how hard Jonny's life is! - Tennis is a violent sport. Time to…
- #131 - God Bless the USA · 27 min · Episode 131#CatsintheCradlePodcast - In this episode the dynamic duo talk about the following: - Recap of beach camping - Outdoor cooking can be good with everyone helping - America is…
- #130 - Babe - You are a Brick House! · 21 min · Episode 130#CatsintheCradlePodcast. In this episode the boys give you a change of scenery as they are on vacation at the beach, but they don't ake a week off as they discuss the following…
- #129 - That's How Babies are Made! · 37 min · Episode 129#CatsintheCradlePodcast In this gem you will: - Learn how to land the story telling plane - Jonathan is living the real life Karate Kid Story - How babies are made, but you gotta…
