January 2008
107 posts
Track, Graph and Share your Kid's Poop →
Daddy Troy is joined by Aruni Gunasegaram, President of Babblesoft.com as they review Babblesoft’s web-based software which facilitates communication between caregivers. Track your baby’s sleeping, feeding, diaper changes and medicines and trade information between parents, caregivers, nannies, babysitters, etc. Nice graphs.
Josh Kelley on the Daily 10 (1.29.08) →
Josh Kelley appears on E!’s TV show “The Daily 10” on January 29, 2008 - a snippet of the brand new video for Josh’s “Unfair” also makes an appearance. The Video was produced and directed by New York video makers, For Your Imagination.
Reading with a Rottweiler Before it Attacks →
Who says humans make the best babysitters? What about dogs? Daddy Owen brings best-selling author and child care expert Carl the rottweiler into the studio to get to the bottom of the two-leg or four-leg babysitting controversy. Carl, a very large rottweiler, is patient with Owen’s snarky reading up until he attacks.
New Indy IV LEGO Sets Offer Exclusive Peek Into... →
We got leaked official high resolution shots, prices and descriptions on the new LEGO diorama sets for Indiana Jones and Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, which offer an exclusive look into the most-awaited movie of all time (at least for me.) WARNING: new Indy IV movie spoilers ahead.
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Writer’s block? Cure writer’s block with creative writing games - brainstorming widgets - poetry generator - character name generator
What makes a great babysitter? →
For this episode of the Lounge we asked what makes a babysitter great to our panel of expert parents, and to members of our non-studio (bar) audience as well. Is it dependability? Creativity? Experience? Cheap rate? What do you think the qualities of an outstanding babysitter are? Watch as a collective portrait of the ideal babysitter emerges.
DadLabs Monetizes with Three National Brands →
Baby Bjorn, Graco and Sittercity.com have signed on for fully integrated DadLabs advertising campaigns including elements of product promotion and placement as well as brand awareness. Each company sponsored a full week of the series’ programming, which includes new daily episodes Monday through Thursday.
Mochila - nextNYers →
Mochila CEO Keith McAllister explains how Mochila is the first and only online marketplace for content. A publisher has the option to either purchase photos, videos, and articles, or acquire the content for free by accepting advertising with it. What a great site. Love this show!
Babysitter Loving →
Show your sitter some love, appropriately love of course. Show her respect and courtesy by following tips offered by the Dads in the Lab. Hear dos and don’ts from our panel of experienced sitters. Learn to avoid sitter pet peeves. Remember, sitter retention is key to a happy marriage. Nanny cams, yes or no?
Break a Leg - Episode 6 (Sex Ed.) →
Love is in the air on the set of Groommates. David takes his best shot at love while Jennifer and the principal discuss details of their former love. Jimmy learns some hard lessons in love and something resembling love is blooming between Chase and Francesca. All this and the winning video of our YouTube “Very First Contest.”
Shirtless Apprentice - Matching Color Hue in... →
Master broadcast editor Bill Cammack teaches us and Matt how to match color hue in Final Cut Pro. Learn as Master Bill explains the basic technique used for matching shots.
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Slice - America’s Favorite Pizza Weblog!
DadLabs - The Lab - Tooth Maintenance →
Kids have to learn to brush, even if they use their teeth mostly to bite other kids. What toothbrushes are best? What kid’s toothpaste tastes most like floor wax? Watch and find out. Plus, the word “dentifrice” used in a sentence.
DadLabs - The Lab - Dads and Doll 1 →
What the heck has happened to dolls? The Dads try to figure out if Bratz are a sign that the world is at an end. Watch as they try to answer the question: what kind of toys should a girl have?
DadLabs - The Lab - ER Stay or Go →
Nurse Mark helps us decide when it’s time to take to the kids to the ER. Underwhat conditions do you punch out and head for the hospital? Watch Nurse Mark bring the professional perspective.
DadLabs - The Lab - Avoiding Head Injuries →
Nurse Mark gives us a few tips on how to help the kids avoid heat related injuries. Watch and learn how to recognize if your kid is dehydrated.
DadLabs - The Lab - Travel With Kids →
If you are fool enough to want to travel with your young children, then we guess you better at least watch this video. The Dads offer their advice and condolences if you simply must hit the road or take to the air with your children.
DadLabs - The Lab - Wikipoopia (Bill Cosby) →
Another entry in our Wikipoopia, a groundbreaking experiment in collective wisdom on the subject of dirty diapers. Join the WP for the most extensive catalog of pooy diaper re-enactments on the internet.
DadLabs - The Lab - Dads and Dolls 2 →
What the heck has happened to dolls? The Dads try to figure out if Bratz are a sign that the world is at an end. Watch as they try to answer the question: what kind of toys should a girl have?
DadLabs - The Lab- Football Fan Father →
The Dads offer their feeble and transparent suggestions on how to balance your fandom and your fatherhood. Watch our suggestions on how to dupe your wife into letting you watch endless hours of sports. Of course, none of them work.
DadLabs - The Lab - Meet Parenthacks →
The Dads welcome Asha Dornfest the genius behind the parenting blog “Parenthacks.” Amazing tips.
DadLabs - The Lab - Meet Nurse Mark →
Meet our staff Nurse, Daddy Mark. He’s full of medical information and parenting wisdom, but he’s also quick with a B-12 shot, so watch out.
Wikipoopia Recipe Video →
An orientation to the Wikipoopia, our groundbreaking experiment in collective wisdom on the subject of dirty diapers. Join the WP for the most extensive catalog of pooy diaper re-enactments on the internet.
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830! How a carpenter got the highest Scrabble score ever. - By Stefan Fatsis - Slate Magazine
The Female Shirtless Apprentice Premieres →
Kate, from The Merry Travelogues, www.tmtgirls.com, heads to New York to uncover some of the secrets of filming there and in doing so she becomes the first Female Shirtless Apprentice. We salute the growing legion of shirtless apprentices!
Gears for Tears →
When you baby’s tears start to flow, here is a must have gear. Daddy Troy reviews the innovative and high tech Graco Sweetpeace, a newborn soothing center and sponsor of DadLabs. With a smooth rocking mechanism, five point harness, all you need to do is put your baby in and press go! The center has 6 different speed settings, adjustable seat, MP3..
You are Going to Puke! →
Any guy can strap on a 30lb pregnancy simulator full of sloshing water and lead balls, but how many would take syrup of ipecac to replicate morning sickness? Daddy Owen, that’s how many. In this video, the DadLabs Prego Man gets morning sickness, struggles with his wardrobe, his dignity, and Daddy Clay. Vomit!
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elsewere.net
The wonderfully imaginitive art of Katherine Babanovsky.
Wake up, the baby is crying! →
The Lounge, where Dads openly discuss parental issues is featuring a new style and look! DadLabs has brought together a panel of experts alike in Texas to answer a single probing question on the subject of modern parenting. In this video, we ask the question - “In your household, did you and your spouse share late night baby crying duties?”
Bschool Talk Video →
It can be difficult to choose a career path as well as to find a suitable education for your intended profession. Our panel of business school experts discuss the importance of career choice in your business school application.
Break a Leg - Episode Five (Detention) →
With the cast still secretly shooting Groommates following the explosion, there are still several unanswered questions including who are the two techs, what does Jimmy Scotch know and why is Candi spelled with a heart? This and more in the latest installment of the Internet comedy Break a Leg.
Last Time on Break a Leg →
A brief recap of all of the crazy events leading up to Episode Five of the Internet sitcom sensation, Break a Leg!
Color Correcting White Balance in Final Cut Pro →
Matt collaborates with master broadcast editor Bill Cammack. Master Bill guides Matt and viewers alike through the process of correcting white balance using Apple’s Final Cut Pro’s three-way color corrector effect.
Soothing the Savage and Screaming Baby →
Crying, screaming, colicky newborns are a fantastic opportunity for dads to go to a nice bar, er, to actively engage in parenting and to share the soothing duties. Be a hero to mom, and rock out with your newborn. DadLabs share the secret techniques they developed late at night, half awake, and drooling on themselves.
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Obsidian Wings: Andy Olmsted
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Call for Entries: ON Networks® Greenlight Awards | ON Networks
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BookleBerry - POOM!
Swedish Models with Babies →
I’m a model, you know what I mean! DadLabs hits the runway at a BabyBjorn baby carrier fashion show in Washington D.C. Actually, very attractive Swedish models hit the runway, and Daddy Clay stays off-camera. Which is exactly as it should be. See times change and fashionable, baby-wearing gear evolve right before your approving eyes.
Pregnant Man Boobs Video →
Sleep deprived from his night in a 30 lb. pregnancy simulator, Daddy Owen can barely function. Despite being a zombie, he must face a home invasion by Daddy Brad and Daddy Clay. Daddy Brad’s dream of a web empire are dashed as everyone focuses on Owen’s boobs on DadLabs.com.
Preemie Doc Interview →
The DadLabs guys manage to penetrate the security perimeter at the Swedish embassy in Washington, DC and forced noted neonatologist Av Fanaroff, MD, FAAP, to grant an interview. They threatened him with lutefisk. Nonetheless, the good doctor offers advice and wisdom on bonding with your newborn.
The Sony PMW-EX1 →
Matt gives users a quick overview of Sony’s brand new PMW-EX1 Prosumer Video Camera and its proprietary SxS Media Cards. This camcorder was announced this January during CES in Las Vegas. Thanks to special guest David Lassiter, a very funny comedian, for his funny walk-on comments.
A Fully Customizable Personal Online Space →
Zude Co-Founder Jim McNeil explains how Zude is a fully customizable personal online space where users can grab and share pictures, objects, widgets and information allowing them to communicate with their friends and contacts in a way not possible on Facebook or Myspace. Interview is from nextNyer.com
Taming the Bear →
With his producers trying to convince him to parody the viral internet video ‘2girls1cup’ Patrice Oneal not only refuses to watch it, but also explains how white guys always think they can control ‘The Bear.’
Break a Leg - Back To School (Episode 4) →
In this exciting new episode of Break a Leg, the cast, somehow managing to survive a horrible explosion, begins shooting their sitcom, Groommates, in secret. Writer David Penn must get lead actor Chase Cougar back before the production can continue.
Video DadLabs Snot Ninjas How to Fight Your Kid's... →
The battle against snot rages across a nation ravaged by cold and flu season. Into this mucoid landscape step two shining, antihistamine heroes. Daddy Brad and Daddy Clay pull back the tissue and reveal the truth about caring for your bugger-nosed babe all brought to you by our friends at BabyBjorn. The truth about cough and cold medicines for kid
Kicking the Tires of Bike Trailers →
Riding your bike is a great way to spend time with your children if you have the right accessories. Chris Carter from the Bicycle Sport Shop shows Daddy Troy what to look for when buying a bike trailer. These trailers now come with cupholders, camelbacks and roll cages.
Links for 2008-01-09 [del.icio.us] →
Writerisms and other Sins: A Writer’s Shortcut to Stronger Writing by C.J. Cherryh
What a Beauitful Pussy You Are →
Daddy Owen offers a dramatic reading of the classic children’s book “The Owl and the Pussy Cat” by E. Lear and M. Hague in this Daditude video. We promise that no host of a DadLabs show would ever go for an easy joke at the expense of a children’s book. Except maybe Owen who reminders our viewers no one likes to get sand in their pussy. Need we say
Break a Leg - the series so far →
If you’re new and want to be caught up for the premiere of Episode 3 — watch this and be so informed it blows your mind.
Break a Leg - High Treason (Episode III, Act I) →
Act 1 of Episode 3 of the internet’s hit sitcom — Break a Leg! Amber is kidnapped, Jimmy Scotch reports to the President of the Child Actor’s Guild (Guest Star: Patrice Oneal) and David discovers there’s a traitor in their midst.
Gary Coleman Grown Up Surgery Commercial →
Gary Coleman delivers hope to the little guy with Dr. Xiang Ching’s revolutionary Grown-Up Surgery.
