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Around the House with Eric G®: Upgrade Your Home Like a Pro

Dude Dad Taylor Calmus: Comedy, DIY Projects, Dad Life & Building a YouTube Empire

April 30 · 47 min · Season 38 · Episode 2200 · 67.9 MB
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When we kick off this episode, we're diving headfirst into a world of chaos and creativity with the one and only Taylor Calmus, also known as Dude Dad. He's not only making us laugh till we cry but also giving the lowdown on how to juggle parenting and DIY projects without losing your marbles. Taylor shares his journey from Hollywood aspirations to becoming a digital dad icon, and let me tell you, it’s not the fairy tale you might think. He talks about the grind - posting videos, building a loyal fanbase, and how a supportive spouse can be the secret ingredient to success. This conversation is packed with relatable tales of parenting, home improvement hiccups, and the absurdity of life as a dad in the digital age. We explore the trials and tribulations of home projects gone wrong, the hilarity of his skits that hit harder than expected, and the unique way he engages with his audience, keeping it real while building a brand. 🔨

Topics Covered:

  • How Dude Dad went from 2,000 to 1M+ followers
  • The viral “Husbands at Target” skit that led to a Target commercial
  • Building a singing mailbox, jet ski go-kart, Red Bull Soapbox Derby car & more
  • Renovating while living in the house (with sheetrock dust everywhere!)
  • Live comedy tour stories & filming their upcoming special
  • Dealing with couch contractors & code inspectors
  • The golden era of 80s/90s childhood vs today

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Companies mentioned in this episode:

  • Red Wing

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