New Edition, Nostalgia & Nature

This week on Dad, Please, we kick things off with one of the biggest debates in Disney Channel history: Who belongs on the Disney Mount Rushmore? Inspired by opinions from Raven-Symoné and Demi Lovato, Alex and Dad break down their own ultimate Disney legends list. From Hilary Duff and Shia LaBeouf to Cole Sprouse, Zac Efron, Ashley Tisdale, and Bridgit Mendler, they debate which Disney stars truly shaped an era. Tune in to hear who officially made their Disney Mount Rushmore.

Next, Alex and Dad recap their week, which included a family adventure to Dewberry Farm. They discuss the drive down, the van rental experience, and the family comedy that unfolded along the way. The episode dives into what makes Dewberry Farm such a fun Texas attraction, including the rides, games, seasonal events, food stands, and family-friendly atmosphere. They also touch on the farm’s history and share their favorite moments from the trip.

Then it’s time for the Vinyl Record Spotlight featuring Bobby Brown’s iconic album Don’t Be Cruel. Alex and Dad discuss standout tracks, favorite songs, and fun facts about the album before the conversation naturally leads into their latest concert adventure.

Dad’s Kitchen Challenge

Dad took on another mystery basket challenge with four ingredients: honey, pickles, hot sauce, and chicken. After brainstorming a few different ideas, he finally landed on a sweet-and-spicy hot honey pickle chicken dish packed with crunch, heat, and bold flavor. The combination of tangy pickles, spicy hot sauce, and sweet honey created the perfect balance for a crispy, comfort-food inspired meal. Another fun dish that could be made from these ingredients is a Hot Honey Chicken Rice Bowl with crispy chicken layered over rice, topped with pickles, spicy sauce, and a drizzle of hot honey for the perfect sweet-and-heat combination. For a vegan option, the basket could become a Hot Honey Cauliflower Bowl using crispy cauliflower tossed in vegan hot honey sauce, topped with tangy pickles and served over rice or roasted potatoes for a spicy-sweet plant-based twist. Listen to the podcast to hear Dad’s full ideation process, the different dish ideas he almost created, and how he decided on the final recipe. Then head over to YouTube to watch the full cooking video and see how the mystery basket challenge turned out.

The Concert

The New Edition concert was absolutely incredible and one of the most fun concert experiences we’ve had this year. Tune in to Dad, Please to hear us break down the performances, the nostalgia, the crowd energy, our favorite moments from the night, and everything that made the concert so unforgettable.

Of course, no Dad, Please episode would be complete without Dad’s Mystery Basket Challenge. This time, Dad had to create a dish using chicken, hot sauce, honey, and pickles. He walks listeners through his brainstorming process, the recipe he created, and how the flavors surprisingly came together.

To close out the episode, Alex and Dad debate which artist had the strongest album catalog between New Edition, Boyz II Men, and Toni Braxton before ending with a blind ranking challenge featuring iconic songs from the night. And naturally, the episode wraps up with a classic Dad joke. Tune in to hear all the chaos, laughs, music debates, food reviews, and family fun from this packed episode of Dad, Please.

"The first song they came out together and then they alternated, so Boyz II Men came out, then New Edition, then Tony Braxton."

Dad’s Kitchen Challenge

The Concert

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