Parenting Countdown
By A Countdown Network Production
Every episode we count down parenting-themed lists, ranging from top 10 TV dads to top 10 kid's movies, top 10 things to do with your kids on the weekend to top 10 kid's songs.
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Parenting CountdownJun 13, 2022
Top 5 Things That Change When You Become a Parent | Guest: LJ Behlmann
In this episode, hosts Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan welcome special guest, LJ Behlmann (Broadway Dress, Mom), to the show! The group chats about the journey to becoming parents, the struggles of balancing work and personal life, and what it's like raising a kid in NYC. Then, the group counts down each of their top 5 things that change(d) when you become a parent.
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Eric's Top 5
5 - Going to the movies
4 - Finding your parent voice
3 - Think of the future all the time
2 - Sleep less but live more
1 - Realize that your parents didn't know what they were doing
Danny's Top 5
5 - Becoming more aware of the way I treated girlfriends when I was younger. Realizing I could have been better.
4 - How much harder music and movies hit
3 - How terrified you can feel
2 - The currency of time
1 - How much inclusivity and representation matter
LJ's Top 5
5 - Meal times
4 - Expectations
3 - Identity
2 - Friendships
1 - Empathy
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Top 5 Movies to Share with Our Kids | Guest: Carrie Locklyn
In this episode, hosts Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan welcome special guest, Carrie Locklyn (Extreme Makeover: Home Edition), to the show! The group chats about the journey to becoming parents, how life changes when you become a parent, their kids' personalities and how to encourage them to be them. Then, E, D, & C count down each of their top 5 movies they most want to share with their kids.
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Eric's Top 5
5 - The Land Before Time
5 - Short Circuit
3 - Top Gun
2 - Back to the Future
1 - ET
Danny's Top 5
5 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
4 - Aladdin
3 - Hook
2 - Home Alone
1 - The Sandlot
Carrie's Top 5
5 - Short Circuit
4 - Beatlejuice
3 - Ghostbusters
2 - Ferris Bueller's Day Off
1 - Big
PARENTING PRODUCTS:
PICNIC TIME: Cooler Picnic Basket
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Top 5 Dad Moves
In this episode, hosts Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan chat about aging bodies, background actors, and what it's like being in the trenches with two young kids. Then, E & D count down each of their top 5 classic dad moves.
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Eric's 5-1
- Office Hours in the Bathroom
- Falling Asleep on the Couch
- Asking Kids if they Have Money to Pay for Meals
- Bad Waiter Puns
- Roughhousing
Danny's 5-1
- Trick Shots
- Silliness
- Throwing the Kids
- Projects/Building Stuff
- History of and How to Play Sports
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Top 10 Songs to Rock to with Your Kids - Part 2
In this episode, hosts Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan are finally back together after a few weeks off! The fellas chat about hoodies, Instagram Reels, and what it's like traveling alone and being without your kids. Then, E & D continue counting down each of their top 10 favorite songs to rock out to with their kid(s).
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Eric's 5-1
- Firework — Katy Perry
- Empire State of Mind — Jay Z and Alicia Keyes
- Dancing Queen — ABBA
- Can't Stop the Feeling — Justin Timberlake
- Ain't No Man — The Avett Brothers
Danny's 5-1
- Wipeout — The Surfaris
- Can't Stop the Feeling — Justin Timberlake
- Bye, Bye, Bye — NSYNC
- Barbara Ann — The Beach Boys
- We Will Rock You — Queen
PARENTING PRODUCTS:
TODDLER NAP MAT WITH BLANKET + PILLOW COMBO
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Spring Break 2022!
In this special spring break episode, host Danny Jordan and producer Chris Sisley chat about Easter, Passover, the start of the baseball season, and more!
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Top 10 Songs to Rock to with Your Kids - Part 1
In this episode, hosts Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan chat about Easter traditions, Passover, parenting in the 21st century, playing golf (maybe), and then begin to count down each of their top 10 favorite songs to rock out to with their kid(s).
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Eric's 10-6
- Call to Arms — Sturgill Simpson
- ABC — Jackson 5
- Radio Gaga — Queen
- Space Unicorn — Perry Gripp
- Happy — Pharrell
Danny's 10-6
- Home — Marc Broussard
- Splish Splash - Bobby Darin
- ABC - Jackson 5
- I Like Pancakes - Koo Koo Kanga Roo
- Twist and Shout - The Beatles
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Top 10 Experiences to Have with Your Kids - Part 2
In this episode, hosts Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan chat about parenting, nicknames, clothing styles from our youth making a comeback and then continue counting down each of their top 10 favorite experiences to have with their kid(s).
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Eric's Top 5
- Travel
- Camping
- Saying Their First Cuss Word
- Playing Catch
- Have Your Kids See You Win and Lose
Danny's Top 5
- Disneyland
- Decorating the House for Christmas
- First Broadway Show
- See You Do Something You Love
- First Dodger Game
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Top 10 Experiences to Have with Your Kids - Part 1
In this episode, hosts Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan chat about parenting in the 21st century, cell phones for kids, and social media then begin to count down each of their top 10 favorite experiences to have with their kid(s).
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Eric's 10-6
- Build a fort, roughhouse, get on their level
- Introduce them to your favorite childhood movies
- Learning to ride bike
- Ditch something to spend time together
- Seeing a sporting event together
Danny's 10-6
- Creating dreams worlds together
- First school show or recital
- Learning to Ride a Bike
- Introducing kids to music you love
- Annual trips (ex: Big Bear Mountain, CA)
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Top 10 TV Dads with Cameron Britton - Part 2
In part two of their top 10 TV dads countdown, hosts Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan welcome back Emmy-nominated actor, Cameron Britton (Mindhunter, Umbrella Academy).
The fellas continue counting down each of their top 10 favorite TV dads of all time. From Uncle Phil and Phil Dunphy to Bob Belcher and Bandit (the dad from Bluey), this countdown is packed with some of the most memorable TV dads of all time.
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Top 10 TV Dads with Cameron Britton - Part 1
In this episode, hosts Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan welcome their first ever guest on to the show, Emmy-nominated actor, Cameron Britton (Mindhunter, Umbrella Academy).
The fellas chat all about parenting life and then begin to count down each of their top 10 favorite TV dads of all time!
From Homer Simpson and Tim "The Tool Man" Taylor to Carl Winslow and James Dutton, this countdown is packed with some of the most beloved TV dads of all time.
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Top 10 TV Shows From Our Childhood - Part 2
In this episode, hosts Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan continue counting down each of their top 10 TV favorite shows from their childhood!
From Boy Meets World and The Simpsons to All That and Mickey Mouse Club, part 2 of this first countdown is packed with some of the biggest TV hits from the 80s and 90s.
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Top 10 TV Shows From Our Childhood - Part 1
Welcome to the Parenting Countdown podcast!
In their premiere episode, hosts Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan introduce themselves, share some parenting stories, and then begin to count down each of their top 10 TV shows from their childhood!
From Power Rangers and Saved by the Bell to Vultron and Zoobilee Zoo, part 1 of this first countdown is packed with hits from the 80s and 90s.
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