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Fatherhood,
poured honestly.

Funny. Vulnerable. Sometimes messy. Pappy Hour is where dads share the stories that rarely make it into small talk.

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Start with a conversation.

Every episode makes room for one dad’s actual story, without sanding off the awkward, tender, or hilarious parts.

Behind the microphones

Two dads. One table. No polished answers required.

Pappy Hour is a podcast and community about the real experience of fatherhood, the funny parts, the hard parts, the lessons, the mistakes, and everything in between. Hosted by Lucas Budde and Eric Thompson, Pappy Hour creates space for dads, families, and guests to share honest stories, connect, and remind each other that none of us has this figured out alone.

“The best stories usually start after someone says, ‘Well, it’s complicated.’”

Pass the mic

Know a dad whose story deserves to be heard?

Nominate him, whether his story is hilarious, hard-won, ordinary in the best way, or all three.

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Beyond the podcast

A bigger table is taking shape.

Pappy Hour is growing toward live storytelling, improv, and easygoing gatherings that help dads and families feel less alone.

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Live stories

Conversations that move from the studio to the stage. Know a Pappy whose story belongs in a live show?

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A first live improv format show, with real stories, quick turns, and the kind of conversation that only happens when a bigger table makes room.

Pappy Hour Live w/Nick Ross

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Pappy in the Park

A developing idea for a relaxed, family-friendly community gathering. Invite us to your park for bubbles, games, and stories together.

Invite Pappy Hour to your parkInk illustration of Lucas, Eric, and Miguel at a family-friendly cookout with their community in the park
Events

COMING IN 2027!!

Pappy Hour Live at Chaos Bloom Theater in Denver. Dates locked in:

  • January 22 · 7–8:30 PM
  • July 23 · 7–8:30 PM
  • October 22 · 7–8:30 PM

Pappy Hour show details and tickets will come later. In the meantime, explore Chaos Bloom’s shows.

Share your story

Fatherhood looks different in every family.

Maybe it’s a story about your dad. Maybe it’s something you learned becoming a parent. Maybe it’s what worked, what didn’t, or something you wish someone had told you sooner.

We want to hear the funny stories, the hard ones, the lessons, and the moments that stick with you.

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