Best Screwdriver Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 368 - Happy Holidays! 1:18:08

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This week Foo has his own version of holding the flashlight for your dad moment. Melly gets fiber internet in a roundabout way. Foo gets a taste of the 49/89 commute which includes a couple roundabouts. Foo gets the feels while seeing his kid's childhoods come to a close. Gym struggles with Christmas decorations and keeping lights lit. Foo's kids s…

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Episode 367 - RAM Prices, Birthday Interview and Gun Violence, Oh my! 1:33:47

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This week RAM prices skyrocket. Foo does the show on his 50th birthday and also attends a job interview. A new job might require in office work nowadays. Gym loses a co-worker to gun violence. Foo tells about the Grinch McDonald's meals and fries with the Dill Shaker packet. Shana gets tires but loses a Head Unit. Remembering using Mapquest. Plus m…

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Episode 366 - Starfish spin to knocking the wind out of you 1:15:36

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This week Foo tells us he has an upcoming interview (break a leg!). Gym loads the Caddy to visit Melly for Thanksgiving. Would you use a trunk mounted bike rack? It's time to talk about snowboard gear. Ceramic coating on your skiis or snowboard. Being realistic about how your body can perform while snowboarding as an older guy. What kind of gloves …

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Episode 365 - Facebook marketplace White House remodel 1:28:57

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This week the Sad Dads talk about the Melly move to Monterey. They talk about Thanksgiving and Christmas traditions and meals while Foo looks forward to having Piper home for Thanksgiving. Beef prices are crazy town right now. Both Dads are frustrated with the crazy that is constantly coming from the White House. What do you want your tax dollars g…

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Episode 364 - TSA with a screwdriver in your pocket 1:23:40

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This week Foo goes to Disneyland for a band event. Foo and his daughter beat the clock on a dinner reservation, barely. Foo finds he loves and and is into asian dumplings. Foo finds Disneyland to be less than busy and enjoyed the moment. Gym is grappling with Melly moving to Monterey while Foo is also grappling with seeing his daughter after some t…

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Episode 363 - Let's just call him Noodles 1:17:29

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This week Foo has to reset his Apple ID password for unknown reasons. It's important to keep your phone and computer software updated even if it's inconvenient. Gym has an iPhone problem he decides not to fix. Gym's daughter gets an apartment in Monterey. Gym's wife and daughter adopt a new puppy. NO Kings protests were larger than expected. Plus m…

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Episode 362 - Hey, Shave your Throatgina 1:22:51

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This week Foo fills us in on how his job search is going. Gym's wife might be struck by Trump's cuts (nice one, moron). Gym brings in his broken PVC valve for show and tell. Gym ends up at the California Automobile Museum and recommends it. The Sad Dads agree, some cars have too much power. Foo shows Zander what it's like to be driving a motorcyle …

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Episode 361 - Full deposit, baby! 1:33:11

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This week Foo make some enhancements to his Nissan Hardbody. The pain of improving car stereo audio in the Miata, ATS, and The Dodge 2500 Laramie. Engine swap for a 4WD Nissan Hardbody? Truck design has gotten weird. Are you good getting your truck messed up? Do you care about your car? Do you take it through a regular car wash? Do you check your l…

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Episode 360 - Please do not pop champagne corks 1:28:42

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This week Gym talks about trading the Caddy for an EV but... Another Caddy check engine light. Leasing a car vs buying. EV tax credit goes away. Chinese EVs are outperforming their US counterparts. Pete Hegseth and the rest of the clown car. Foo has a rebuttle for anti-trans protesters at our local school board meetings and Gym wants to see Foo del…

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Episode 359 - Multiple reasons for the sad 1:42:42

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The guys are back this week and go long while Foo wants to know if you're making any recipes you've found from TikTok or Instagram? Foo makes Cinnamon Cruch cat head buscuits and loves them. Building things Primitive Technology style. Foo's Dad gets exposed to Covid right before a trip for a funeral. Foo sees his daughter off to away from home coll…

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Episode 358 - Free Raptor? 1:55:21

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This week Foo finds the perfect Ulanzi (not a sponsor) phone tripod and holder. Gym and his girls go check out the bats at Yolo Wildlife Sanctuary. Gym has a minor, and slightly dfficult, PCV repair to the Caddy. Trapped engine heat can casue all kinds of issues. In the electric era are cars getting harder or easier to fix or mod? Foo goes to a sch…

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Episode 357 - Babe Ruth fed me all of his juice 1:06:51

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This week we cut the pro football players a break. Foo is amazed at how fast baseballs come off of bats. The guys weigh in on baseball video replays. Gym gets visitors to his griddle while Foo get his own visitor. Gym makes the case for visiting Blue Diamond in Sacramento. Foo wants you to know that Taylor Swift got engaged. Everyone poops. Venus i…

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Episode 23: A Resurgence in the Skilled Trades 41:12

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In this episode, we discuss the big resurgence the skilled trades are experiencing right now in the United States. With new government initiatives being put in place to incentivize a career in the skilled trades, now is the time to be a part of the industry! Like, Comment & Subscribe to hear about the latest innovations from Jonard Tools! Website: …

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Episode 356 - Will work for filament 1:25:36

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This week Piper has to register for college classes at Santa Barbara creating her schedule and that's a challenge. Zander is taking Military History an Foo finds the teacher interesting. Foo and Zander are going to do the Murph Challenge, a Cross Fit challenge with a beneficiary. Foo finds out his dad narowly missed being drafted. Are you capable o…

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Episode 355 - Proud Poppa 1:24:21

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This week Foo is running up against the end of high school for his kids. Gym had a Melathon weekend for Melly's Audiology doctorate graduation. Melly already has a job offer. While away, Gym leaves Max with Foo for the weekend. Gym has a sleepless night while travelling. A hat blocks the view, people pile in the aisle and people block the view at t…

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Episode 354 - I never acquired any air tools 1:24:50

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The Sad Dads both fall into a car detailing tool without knowing the other had purchased it and it's likely the best tool ever. Gym gets a visit from a far away friend. Andre Agassi didn't play tennis becasue he loved it. Foo's dads repalces his DSL with a cell setup with just two steps. Plus more!

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Episode 353 - It didn't look like Heisenberg 1:26:35

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This week Foo struggles to remember a punchline. Gym finally get his problem tree trimmed. Foo fixes his sliding glasses with a recommended fix. Melly fixes up Rog with hearing aides. Foos dad is taking some balls. Foo heads out in Penny for a trip down Hwy 1. Insta 360 on a model train. Plus more!By Gym and Foo: Sad Dads

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Episode 352 - Airbrushing is... hard 1:18:48

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This week Foo assists Zander with airbrushing a Gundam model. Foo talks about his past experience building models. Gym talks about his Associated TC3 remote controlled car. Foo comments on how close these cars are to real cars. Flying an RC helicopter is on another level. Some drone pilots have some real talent. Flying droes can be problematic at t…

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Episode 351 - Just don't use the soaker hose 1:34:27

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This week Gym battles himself and gets a Subaru repair done. Foo has a similar personal gremlin but with a Miata repair. Working in the sun is a Gym killer. Gym finds that one problem leads to another problem and that leads to another problem and that is a problem. Foo is wondering what IT segment will work for him. Gym's daughter is all done with …

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Episode 350 - Get a griddle, darnit 1:22:16

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This week the guys talk about grill and griddle cleaning tools. Gym finds Smarter Every Day YT channel where he trys to create a 100% US made grill brush. Gym might be getting a griddle replacement under warranty. Sad Dads thought: get a griddle, it's worth it and fun to use. Foo recommends Ritz crackers with PB&J. Gym recommends the Tortuna recipe…

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Episode 349 - Mom jokes 1:14:01

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This week Gym feels about about Your Mom jokes. Gym relates with a brother with the same age gap. Foo struggles with his time and decisions while prioritizing his time with family. Gym thinks we are our own enemies with regards to making time for ourselves. Do you have any phobias? Gym hates spiders while Foo struggles with the fear of failure. Gym…

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Episode 348 - $2K worth of Chrome 1:15:26

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This week Gym finds a new thing in the studio parking lot. Foo explains that you can't test drive a Can Am here locally. Gym also finds a new mountain bike in Foo's garage. Foo talks about bike lighting. Gym converts his bike to tubeless tires and it's a learning curve. Tubeless tires get tested on a couple of trails. Plus more!…

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Episode 347 - Dad in a ditch 1:28:08

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This week Foo talks about low blood pressure. Fixing a Honda Odyssee 02 sensor so it will SMOG. Gym crashes his bike on something silly while riding with Foo and Chandler. Gym takes the family to Hillenbrand Brewery. Foo and fam go Caspar Beach to a birthday party for Grandpa Ed's 95th birthday. The drive between Hwy 101 and Hwy 1 on Hwy 20 is a mu…

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Episode 346 - Pink Starburst 1:12:10

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This week there's talk about proper working space at home. Foo has some tangy dill pickle Doritos and Gym is nonplused. We rate Doritos. Foo found a recipe from TikTok he found worthwhile. Gym expresses an issue with his Loco Cooker Griddle. Gym realizes that he's seasoning his griddle wrong. Pink Starburst (panty dropper?) alcoholic beverage. Plus…

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Episode 345 - America is getting passed 1:26:26

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This week Gym is impressed with Chandler getting the Quad running with a new carburetor. Foo weighs on the engine replacement options in the 89 Nissan Hardbody and his Nissan Z. Gym weighs in on a service called Bottomless.com (not a sponsor). Gym and his family go to Stinson Beach over the weekend. Gym is suprised to find that Rivian has their own…

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Episode 344 - Blue cheese flavored KY 1:24:30

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Would you rather replace a battery if you can or just get a new thing? Gym replaces a solenoid and Foo cleans up his misters. Foo troubleshoots a starting issue with his motorcycle while Gym has trouble with a battery on a Honda Odyssee. Do you have any weird batteries you have a hard time finding? Gym finally gets his Oakley DT3 helmet in large. P…