Dude Dad

Dude Dad Being a Dad while staying a Dude. DIY, Sketch Comedy, and all things fatherhood. Taylor Calmus is Colorado based video creator.
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He started Dude Dad two weeks before his son Theo was born as way to stay creative while learning to be a father. His purpose for the channel is to entertain, educate and inspire. Taylor is originally from the rural community of Howard, SD but also spent 10 years living in Los Angeles. There he was in numerous TV shows, commercials, and has had regular appearances on Jimmy Kimmel Live.

07/08/2025

What a catch 🎣

Parenthood is full of curveballs. I ended up spending the forth of July in the ER this year but not because of fireworks...
07/08/2025

Parenthood is full of curveballs. I ended up spending the forth of July in the ER this year but not because of fireworks. Our 4 year old ate not just one tiny magnet but two. Not at the same time... he had one, then two hours later he was like... hmm... yeah... let me get another one of those. Luckily he thought it was cool enough that he told us about it.

After a quick call to poison control we confirmed that he needed to go in. They basically explained that as long as they weren't together, they were worried about them and they'd pass right though. They just wanted to make sure that the second one that was still in his stomach made it through this stomach. On day two it did, but immediately joined with the first on at the end of small intestine and beginning of large. The fear with two magnets together is they could pinch the wall lining and get stuck and cause major complications.

But ultimately the doctors decided that they were small enough and weak enough and that little man had no symptoms so we just needed to give him some time and check his stool see if they come out but if they dont in a few days, then we would have to explore other options.

And then on day 3, while on vacation and out to dinner at a steakhouse, little man announced he needed to go. I asked the restaurant for some gloves, shut the water off to the toilet, and then-- TINK! I literally heard the magnets hit the bottom of the bowl. We all celebrated with vanilla icecream.

My apologies for the graphic story conclusion but you know what? Parenthood is graphic. It is not for the faint of heart. And when your son craps out magnets you get pumped and want to shout it from a hilltop.

And yes, we have now thrown away these super fun sensory magnets. Probably a good idea until all our kids are old enough to not put random stuff in their mouths.

Happy forth everyone! Heidi doesn't know I have this picture. Isn't she lovely? What a firecracker!!!
07/04/2025

Happy forth everyone! Heidi doesn't know I have this picture. Isn't she lovely? What a firecracker!!!

20 years ago, on a very regular basis, my favorite high school teacher Mary Stanghor used to tell me, "Taylor, use your ...
06/30/2025

20 years ago, on a very regular basis, my favorite high school teacher Mary Stanghor used to tell me, "Taylor, use your powers for good."

I remembered those words yesterday while hosting this power wheels race in small town Potter NE-- a town of just 300 people.

51 kids dueled it out on our homemade track. We found out pretty quick that several of those kids didn't even know how to drive but that didn't stop anyone from having a good time! Smiles were abundant as well as the free popsicles.

I've had a lot of rad experiences in my life but the thrill of seeing these kids experience something new was a buzz I will be riding for awhile. ❤️🤘

High Point Images 📸

06/26/2025

Why can't we all just get along?

This Saturday, I am hosting a powerwheels race in Potter Nebraska! Details 👇
06/25/2025

This Saturday, I am hosting a powerwheels race in Potter Nebraska! Details 👇

When your niece tries to give up but you ain't having it...
06/24/2025

When your niece tries to give up but you ain't having it...

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