The Daily Life of Frank
How you doing?The Daily Life of Frank is my weekly podcast where I share the chaos, comedy, and occasional existential crisis that comes with being a parent, a husband, and an average guy just trying to keep the house from spontaneously combusting. I cover it all in a way that is unfiltered, unapologetically real, and held together by the kind of love that makes the madness meaningful. Because when you’ve got two kids calling the shots, three cats silently judging, one very patient wife, and an unhealthy dose of awkward dad energy, the chaos isn’t just part of t...
Episode 337: Halloween Special IX
It’s time for The Daily Life of Frank’s 9th Annual Halloween Special! What began as a tribute to The Simpsons Treehouse of Horror and the unforgettable Halloween episodes of '90s television has become a yearly tradition. This year, my cats take center stage as they pitch their own outrageous horror movie remakes, Vlad the Vampire returns to roast me mercilessly, I find myself lost in a pumpkin patch, my wife Kate joins the show to talk about trick-or-treating hours, what her childhood dreams mean, and the possible ghost who lives in the kitchen. And, of course, I get...
Episode 336 - Time is Precious
I’m back. And no it’s not as awesome as when Michael Jordan or Caleb Williams made their triumphant return but a lot has happened since July and I will break it all down. Plus, I talk about how I need an introverted AI, I think I made God mad, and I wish my Mom a belated birthday and give her a tribute only an oldest son can give.
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Tidying up, be back soon
This is not goodbye forever, this is goodbye until the Fall. Taking a little time to tidy up and bring you a fresh version of The Daily Life of Frank. See you soon!
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Flashback to Episode 254: What's New Pussycat
I can't believe this month will mark two years when we adopted Moose! While I am soaking up some of the Summer sun, take a listen to the flashback episode where we got Moose.
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After a few weeks of conversation, we finally have our adopted kitten named Moose! Plus, I’ll talk about what not to do during a tornado outbreak, my wife’s tater tots controversy, and much more!
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Episode 335: Dad Mode Activated
Hoping you had an amazing 4th of July weekend, I’ll recap mine, including why I might need to officially launch a Lonely Dads Club. My son revealed he doesn’t know what Italian sausage is, which feels like a personal failure as an Italian father. The cats have gotten even more territorial, so apparently I may need to become a cat whisperer. And Alexa might be mad at me… or I’m just spiraling into smart‑home paranoia
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Episode 334: Fat Guy Fireworks
It’s Fourth of July week and instead of getting ready to celebrate America’s birthday, I am experiencing some fat guy fireworks of my own. I’ll cover how food almost took me out this week and how I almost took out our orange cat with a piece of fruit. Speaking of cats, Riley is like Nikki from the movie “Obsession,” late night grooming, and much more!
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Episode 333: A Mixed Bag of Chaos
The last few weeks have been pure chaos, the kind that somehow keeps me feeling young, even though my list of aches and pains is starting to tell a different story. This week, I’m talking about the movie theater system going down, an unexpected run‑in with a black crow, and the ongoing saga of my back and leg acting like they’re 30 years older than the rest of me.
All that, plus a little more of the everyday madness.
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Flashback to Episode 292: A City Kid in the Summer
Still soaking up some of the Summer sun, so this week I'm taking you back to a Flashback Episode where I talk about how it was like growing up as a kid in the 90's during the Summer in Chicago.
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This week, I take a stroll down memory lane—Chicago summers as a kid, where living near Madigan felt like political trip to the amusement park (minus the funnel cakes & bribery charges). I dive into my son’s very serious investigation into who’s hotter, recap his unexpected transformation into a school bus sup...
Flashback to Episode 227: Wings Man
My best bro in the world is turning the big 10 years old! While I’m off playing video games and watching YouTube videos with him I am airing a Flashback Episode that talks about how a couple years ago he started taking over the man of the house role
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The time has come for the changing of the guard. In fact, it may have come a lot sooner than Frank expected. Find out why Frank feels his son has officially transitioned to the man of the house.
Episode 332: All Riley'ed Up
We got a new cat and total chaos has ensued between all of them. I’ll share all the hissing, growling, and late nite shenanigans. Plus, I had an epic Dad night, bought a bucket hat, and took a stress test. I’ll share all the details.
All this and more, on this week’s The Daily Life of Frank!
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Episode 331: Mind Your Manners
Where has everyone’s manners gone? This week, I ponder that after an incident in the Dunkin Donuts drive-thru. I will share my thoughts after seeing the Obsession movie and The Crash documentary. All I can say is wow, just wow! Plus, I have a stress test coming up, I’ll tell you how you know Summer is here, and with my anniversary coming up I share the story on how I met my wife.
All this and more, on this week’s The Daily Life of Frank!
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Episode 330: Muffin Top Mother's Day
It was a Muffin Top Mother’s Day and I was cranky. Maybe it’s because I’m getting old and I can’t hear anything. The cats are doing parkour at 3am, and I am trying not to die watching the Kevin Hart Roast. The only thing that is making everything better is a McDonalds Diet Coke.
All this and more, on this week’s The Daily Life of Frank!
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Flashback to Episode 176: Mr. Mom
As I celebrate both my mom and my wife this week for Mother's Day and being the glue that keeps us all together, I am flashing back to Episode 176 where I became Mr. Mom (still wondering how Moms do it all). Will be back next week for Episode 330!
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Frank has transferred into Mr. Mom. Find out how he handled school drop-off, and almost getting into a car accident. Plus he talks about his daughter’s puppet, his son’s drawings, a rock incident at school, sharing his unfiltered though...
Episode 329: Laughter is the Best Medicine
This week the weather was giving me full Final Destination vibes while my wife confidently diagnosed every one of my ailments and refused to hand over the bread because we had potatoes sitting right there. My son finished his Vermont state float, and Moose has apparently decided the human bathroom is his next thing he wants to try.
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Episode 328: Chillin’ on a Saturday
This week on the show, my son stood up for himself — and yes, he may have used a curse word, but honestly I couldn’t be prouder. The family hit Chili’s on Saturday, and those bacon ranch nachos reminded me why that place is still undefeated. I’ve also become a full‑time backseat driver to my wife, acting like I’m teaching Drivers Ed from the passenger seat. Meanwhile, the coach–reporter scandal somehow found a brand‑new level of ridiculousness. And to top it off, the neighbor’s dog went outside at 3 a.m., which apparently signaled to the cats that i...
Episode 327: Heel Turn
This week, I’m recapping our Wrestlemania party — the snacks, the fun, and of course the cats, who behaved like they were auditioning for their own heel turn.Plus, Tom Skilling was at my son’s school and he acted like it’s no big deal. I’ll also break down his surprisingly advanced art of asking for a school sick day.And — drumroll — I finally won the big baseball bet. Yes, miracles do happen.
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Episode 326: An April Fool
This week on the show, I’m finally catching up with April. I’ll tell you how April Fools Day always make me into an easy target, why the Easter Bunny freaks me out, and how my baseball bets are busting. I’m also revisiting the time I wanted to play Jesus in the school play, explaining why little girls are evil. Plus, Moose has officially reached the ‘I own this house’ stage of cat confidence. All this and tons more on this week’s episode!
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Flashback to Episode 285: A Second Chance at Life
Hoping everyone had an enjoyable Easter! This week, I am taking a break (yes, I did that two weeks ago) to celebrate with family but wanted to play a very special episode from last year. One year ago, which is hard to even type, I was admitted to the hospital. Here’s my life changing story. It’s emotional, so get your Kleenex ready. I’ll see everyone next week with a brand new episode!
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A few weeks ago, I was admitted into the ICU with diabetic ketoacidosis and even though I am o...
Episode 325: Glitter in the Litter Box
I’m back after watching my brackets implode in real time and celebrating my daughter’s birthday — which reminded me, in a very emotional way, that these kids are growing up way too fast.The last couple of weeks have been peak chaos: my wife found glitter in the litter box, discovered that Lent is… not actually 40 days? That one broke my brain.
All this and much more this week on The Daily Life of Frank!
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Flashback to Episode 1: Pilot
What's up! I've been watching my brackets bust in real-time and celebrating my daughter's birthday. This week, I am flashing it all the way back to Episode 1. From time to time, I like to go all the way back to the very first episode to listen to where it all began! Sit back and enjoy, and next week I return with glitter in the litter box, my body blocking out a projector, my son may be Happy Gilmore and more!
Episode 1 - Pilot - June 28th, 2017:
It’s the very first episode of...
Episode 324: Proper Reactions
An influencer said his job is hard, and listen… I have questions. Because over here, my kids are overreacting to everything — and I mean everything. My son had a nosebleed that turned the garage into a full‑blown crime scene. I almost called CSI, but Moose got there first. I’ll also reveal my secret talent, the one thing I can actually brag about. And with March Madness starting, I’m preparing to go mad and lose money simultaneously. It’s tradition.
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Episode 323: Purr Pressured
Those darn cats are back at it and I’m starting to think Moose is being purr pressured by Nemo. Meanwhile, both kids are down with the flu, we had a zero‑toilet‑paper emergency first thing in the morning, my son is cracking jokes about what day of the week it is, and my daughter is out here almost giving me a heart attack while I’m driving.
And can we please stop with the fake ‘Punch the Monkey’ news alerts? I don’t need any more emotional damage as I am trying still to recover from the Bears miss...
Episode 322: Family, Food, and Feline Drama
What a week — full of family, food, and me officially entering my old‑school era. I’ll recap my birthday, including the watch that is bringing back a much simpler time. A waitress convinced us to try caramel‑covered cheese curds, and against all logic, they were absolutely incredible. And back at home, the cats are acting up and the jealousy levels are at an all‑time high which is giving full feline-WWE energy.
And yes, I absolutely talk about Punch, the monkey who is absolutley the coolest and cutest.
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Flashback to Episode 300: Sit Down Interviews
I am taking my birthday week off, and will have a new episode next week! Until then, enjoy a very special Flashback Episode as I go back to the Fall of last year as the podcast celebrated 300 episodes.
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To celebrate 300 episodes of The Daily Life of Frank, we’re throwing the mic wide open to the people (and creatures) who know me best. In this special edition, I sit down with his wife, my kids Leo and Lil, Moose the cat, Nemo the cat, and Duncan the fish each in their own hilariously rev...
Episode 321: Super Saturday
We’re heading into warmer weather this week, and my body has absolutely no idea what season we’re in. Hoodie? Shorts? Both?I recap the Super Bowl, Valentine’s Day, and NBA Saturday Night. Plus, I got my test results back, and let’s just say… it could’ve been worse. Looks like I officially survived the holidays, even if my body filed a small complaint. And because my brain is a carnival, I’ve also been making cat parodies for TikTok.
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Episode 320: Mischevious Moose
Moose the cat is being mischievous and wondering if this is his version of the terrible twos? I finally got my big game menu in order and I’ll share all the deets (see I am not old, I use cool words). Plus, I help with my son’s homework and then decide I can never go back to school, my daughter rocks her musical and much more!
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Episode 319: Super Bloat XXXXXL
The Big Game is almost here, and I’m praying this bloating clears out in time so I can properly demolish Sunday’s menu. Meanwhile, I’ve stumbled onto a new TV show that has me convinced I’m basically part of the team. At home, my wife has decided Nemo needs a rebrand, I’ve finally joined Wordle, and been trying to figure out if a gyros sandwich can give you a charley horse.
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Episode 318: He's a Superstar
The deep freeze of 2026 came in like a wrecking ball and did I hear my tree pop? Da Bears lost and I’m heartbroken — not soul‑crushed, just emotionally limping into 2026. Caleb Williams is a damn superstar, but Packers fans keep invading my TikTok like it’s their personal victory parade. Between Stranger Things ending and the Bears season being over, this year has been so emotional. Meanwhile, my son is a natural at Madden, claims he ‘watches tennis’ while actually playing VR tennis. Also: I had another old‑man moment getting excited about a shoe repair shop, threw out my back again...
Episode 317: Not Defying Gravity
I told my wife the Earth might lose gravity this August and proved it by falling down… which she says makes me look dumb, but here we are. My knee still hurts which I am beginning to think is arthritis, there was a squall warning, and I discovered I am fascinated with the corncob buildings in Chicago. I played early‑morning video games with my son and felt young again, then immediately lost my parking spot as I panicked as I thought everyone was watching and noticed I am quickly morphing into a paranoid old man.
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Episode 316: Not So Silent Snap Count
Chicago Bears snag another win, my son pulls an all‑nighter, my knee pulls something it shouldn’t, and the cats are cuddled up with my wife like they’re the ones who earned the victory.
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Episode 315: The Strangest Things
How’s everyone holding up? The New Year buzz has faded, Stranger Things has wrapped, and reality has officially reclaimed us. In this episode, I break down how my cats launched a full‑blown food strike, recap the New Year’s Eve chaos, share a sign that losing weight should be New Year’s resolution,, and much more!
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Episode 314: Christmas Unwrapped
Where’s Bruce the Shark when you need him, as the cats decide it’s the perfect time to “play” with the fish. I’m recapping Christmas — the food, the family fun, the gifts — and confronting the shocking truth that I may have a full‑blown Christmas‑tree obsession. I dive into Stranger Things Vol. 2, survive what was basically the undiagnosed flu, and scroll through my Spotify Unwrapped that proves I am a 33-year old Mom with toddlers.
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Episode 313: The Night Before Christmas
Christmas is finally here, and I’m diving into everything: the holiday movies I loved as a kid, why Christmas Eve has become my favorite holiday, how the Bears beating the Packers nearly stopped my heart, trying to survive being sick, and of course—the show’s annual tale of a boy and his Uncle returns for another year.
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Episode 312: The Wet Food Bandits
This week’s episode of The Daily Life of Frank the cats have gone full mischief mode, turning the Christmas tree into their personal battleground whenever we’re not home, while Moose has developed an obsession with candy canes that’s getting out of hand. Nemo is finally settling in comfortably, though Moose decided to steal my earbud just to keep things interesting. Amid the madness, I remind myself that cuddles and hugs don’t last forever, so it’s important to enjoy them while they’re here. On top of that, the birds and bees talk is looming, my daughter end...
Episode 311: Incongito Christmas Cats
This week on The Daily Life of Frank, I’m trying to figure out who signed me up for a loan underwriting program while battling the cold and snow that just won’t quit. Meanwhile, my cats have officially claimed the Christmas tree as their secret fortress, turning it into their personal holiday hideout. My wife and I finally finished Stranger Things, and wow just wow. My son attempted to eat an Italian sub and somehow committed a food crime in the process, and I can only imagine my great‑grandma spinning in her grave watching this circus unfold.
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Flashback to Episode 182: Christmas Eve
I hope everyone had a great Thanksgving! I return next week, but until then, enjoy a Flashback Episode all around the fun I had growing up as a kid celebrating Christmas Eve:
Christmas Eve was the biggest holiday when I was growing up. I share stories from going to both grandparents houses, traditions, the food spread, hanging with my cousins and more!
Music by Lesfm from Pixabay
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Episode 310: The Cardiac Cats
If the Bears don’t finish me off, my cats might. This week I dive into their turf war with the neighborhood wanderer, the sweet revenge I scored on my son (so funny I nearly blacked out from laughter), and the arrival of Thanksgiving is here!
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Episode 309: Not So High On Life
The government’s reopened, but don’t worry they’re still finding new ways to shut down joy. Meanwhile, my son’s gone full horror-core, I dived into Sora and now I’m obsessed. Plus, my favorite team is maklng me stress eat, I'm bloated beyond recognition, and my pants have officially filed for separation.
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Episode 308: Almost Flatlined by Football
This week on The Daily Life of Frank, I nearly flatlined over football (emotionally, not medically), questioned how early is too early for Christmas, witnessed a full-blown school negotiation between my wife and son, and hit peak frustration with the never-ending streaming service turf wars.
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Episode 307: No Tricks, Only Treats
Halloween is over, and this one's got a different glow, my first since a little hospital detour. I’ll share how I pulled through, and what the hell am I supposed to do for Christmas?Speaking of Halloween, I’ll talk about the kiddos costumes and mine, and about how Moose and Nemo went into full catnip chaos. Plus, I made a new friend on Alexa Plus, Leo is a superstar and much more!
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