Dads Friends and Tequila

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Fatherhood talk with tequila on the table.

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Dads Friends and Tequila is a loose, rowdy table conversation about fatherhood, friendship, and the pressure men carry quietly. J.R. and Dominique move between jokes, tequila tasting, childhood stories, and real talk about responsibility, listening, and showing up.

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About Dads Friends and Tequila

Dads Friends and Tequila centers on the kind of fatherhood conversation that happens when close friends can clown each other and still get serious. J.R. and Dominique are recurring voices, and their chemistry drives the show’s rhythm. They rib each other constantly. Then, without much warning, the jokes open into questions about becoming better men, raising children with firmness and care, and needing another man to actually listen. The show’s world is specific: tequila before the segment, a hit or banger to open the episode, comments, social-page shoutouts, and a table where friendship is part of the parenting toolkit. It can be messy and loud. That informality is also the point. These are fathers thinking aloud rather than delivering packaged lessons, and the conversations often return to what responsibility looks like after the easy slogans are gone. Episodes touch on the difference between a dad and a father, the value of trust between parents and children, and the complicated inheritance of discipline, faith, and hustle from one generation to the next. Childhood memories matter here because they become parenting material. So do adult relationships, because the show frames fatherhood as one part of a larger network of partners, siblings, parents, and friends who still need care. Tequila is more than branding, but it is not the whole show. Bottles, shots, and tasting talk create a ritual that loosens the room. The emotional core is the belief that men need places to speak plainly without being left alone in their worst thoughts. Humor keeps the tone from turning heavy for too long. Some of it is sharp, some of it is raw, and some of it is simply friends enjoying each other. Dads Friends and Tequila suits listeners who want fatherhood discussed from inside the mess of everyday life, not from a studio-perfect distance.

Made for: For dads, fathers-to-be, and listeners drawn to candid conversations about manhood, parenting, friendship, and family pressure. It especially suits people who prefer loose table talk over polished advice.

What sets it apart: The show mixes tequila tasting and friend-group comedy with direct conversations about responsibility, emotional support, discipline, and trust. Its strength is the quick turn from joking around to saying something vulnerable.

In their own words

Join us as we share our journeys through fatherhood and manhood, connecting with others along the way. Plus, indulge in our passion for tequila as we explore new flavors, stories, and experiences. Cheers to growth, fatherhood, and good times!

As heard by us

Based on 5 episodes we listened to · September 2026

Fatherhood becomes honest table talk as JR and Dominique pair hard-earned parenting reflections with friendship, humor, and room for men to speak openly.

JR and Dominique turn fatherhood into table talk, moving between teasing, tequila tastings, games, and candid accounts of raising children. Their conversations keep returning to trust: letting children speak honestly, supporting them through failure, and staying close as they…

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A tequila shot is easier than deciding when to let your kid fall.

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  • to hear JR and Dominique wrestle with when a parent should step in
  • a frank take on why listening to your child matters more than a stray swear word
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The Ultimate Showdown of Fatherhood and Friendship: Tales from the Tequila TableApr 16, 2026

A loose fatherhood conversation sharpens when discipline, faith, hustle, and friendship come into focus.

Fatherhood opens the door to a warm, loose conversation between J.R. and Dominique, who trade jokes about being dads before setting out a broader purpose: sharing what fatherhood, becoming men, and tequila have taught them.

Building Trust: The Cornerstone of Parenting and Relationships

A candid fatherhood discussion about profanity, respect, and the trust that lets children speak plainly.

Trust comes through in the small, uncomfortable moments: a child swears in front of a parent, and a father has to decide what the moment really calls for.

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Episodes

  1. 1

    Indispensable Role that Fathers play in their children's lives.

    This episode of Dad, Friends, and Tequila explores the essential role fathers play in their children's lives through lively discussions, humorous stories, and heartfelt insights.

    ·2h 11m
  2. 2

    Behind the Mic: Embracing the Journey of Fatherhood and Brotherhood

    This episode explores the journey of fatherhood and brotherhood through lively discussions, hilarious anecdotes, and heartfelt wisdom shared among dads and friends.

    ·2h
  3. 3

    Real Talk: Fatherhood, Responsibility, and Tequila

    Three fathers host a podcast where they discuss their experiences with fatherhood and masculinity while enjoying tequila, aiming to create a supportive community for men.

    ·2h 6m
  4. 4

    Understanding the Emotional Landscape of Fatherhood

    This episode explores the emotional aspects of fatherhood through candid conversations among dads, focusing on the distinction between being a father and a dad while creating a space for men to express themselves.

    ·2h 9m
  5. 5

    Embracing Vulnerability: A Dads' Journey in Modern Life

    ·2h 3m
  6. 6

    Building Trust: The Cornerstone of Parenting and Relationships

    Hidden gem

    Dads Friends and Tequila hosts JR and Dominique restate their thesis, that fathers merely conceive while daddies stick around and take responsibility, then spend the episode unpacking how they build trust and motivation with their kids.

    ·1h 40m·5 clips
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    The Importance of Connection in Fatherhood and Friendship

    The episode opens with a high-energy introduction to Dad's Friends and Tequila, where hosts JR, Dominique, and Jeremy discuss fatherhood, friendship, and tequila through lively banter and humorous anecdotes.

    ·1h 11m·5 clips
  8. 8

    Behind the Laughter: Fatherhood, Friendship, and Tequila

    Hidden gem

    Dads Friends and Tequila hosts JR and Dominique open their show by defining what separates a 'dad' from a 'father': taking responsibility once a child arrives, not just having one.

    ·1h 57m·5 clips
  9. 9

    Navigating the Journey of Fatherhood

    This episode of a podcast explores the experiences of fatherhood through lively discussions, humorous stories, and shared wisdom among dads and friends.

    ·1h 57m
  10. 10

    Where Laughter Meets Wisdom: The Heart of Dads and Friends

    This episode features lively discussions and humorous stories about fatherhood and friendship, infused with personal anecdotes and cultural references.

    ·1h 22m
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    Understanding the Dynamics of Dads, Friends, and Shared Experiences

    This podcast episode explores the dynamics of fatherhood and friendship through lively discussions, focusing on the distinction between being a father and being a dad while sharing personal experiences and wisdom for men.

    ·1h 58m
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    Fatherhood, Family Dynamics, and Childhood Memories | Dads, Friends, and Tequila

    J.R., Dominique, and guest Jeremy debate 'girl dad vs.

    ·1h 23m·5 clips
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    The Ultimate Showdown of Fatherhood and Friendship: Tales from the Tequila Table

    Hidden gem

    Hosts J.R.

    Apr 16, 2026·1h 36m·5 clips
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    A Serious Conversation on Masculinity and Emotion in Parenting

    Hidden gem

    In a rare serious turn for Dad's Friends and Tequila, J.R.

    Apr 10, 2026·1h 29m·5 clips