97.3 The Dawg » Father’s Day

Earnhardt Jr. Finally Wins Again

Bruce Mikells — Sun, 17 Jun 2012 23:00:13 +0000

Dale Junior is a good race car drive. His daddy, was a great race car driver. Today Dale Junior took another step back toward living up to the family name when he won on Father's Day at Michigan International Speedway.

Happy Father's Day – What It Really Sounds Like [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Sun, 17 Jun 2012 22:27:40 +0000

Here is what happens when dear Ol' Dad gets the kids in the kitchen and shows them how to make a meal. I have lived this dream.

Favorite Father's Day Song – Readers Poll

Billy Dukes — Sun, 17 Jun 2012 20:00:14 +0000

Happy Father’s Day to dads across the world! As usual, there’s a perfect country song for the big day, in fact here’s 10 Father’s Day songs that Dad may enjoy today. Do you prefer hits from the legends or from modern country artists? What is your all-time favorite Father’s Day song?

Soldier Returning Home gets the Most Heartwarming Greeting from his Dog [Video]

Brad Vincent — Sat, 16 Jun 2012 00:40:51 +0000

Happy Father's Day! This Dawg knows who his daddy is, and he shows him unbelievable love!

What's the Best Gift to Get Dear Ol' Dad Dad for Father's Day? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 13:30:33 +0000

Dads are notoriously hard to shop for, making Father’s Day a bit of a challenge. The shopping website PriceGrabber recently surveyed 4,450 of its users in an attempt to find out what’s the best Father’s Day gift. The results? The most the popular gift was a practical one, with 41 percent answering that something like tools, [...]

10 Most Popular Cars for Dads

Jude Walker — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 10:29:51 +0000

Of course this Sunday is Father’s Day. Most of us will buy our old man something practical like a tie or cologne or boxers. But if you want to pony up some good coinage and be your dad’s new favorite kid, maybe a new ride is what you should purchase for him. If you are [...]

10 Awesome Tech Gifts Dad Will Love On Father's Day

Maura Chwastyk — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 05:43:34 +0000

Sure, your dad said he didn’t want anything for Fathers’ Day, but that might also have been a not-so-subtle hint that thanks to the last several holidays, he has enough ties and golf balls. Enough of these batteries-not-required presents! Shake things up this year and give dad a gift he’ll actually appreciate. If he loves [...]

Be Dad's Hero This Father's Day

Bruce Mikells — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 10:02:28 +0000

This is the gift that Dad would never buy for himself but he will appreciate for many many years to come. Will this be the perfect gift for your Dad too?

10 Awesome TV Remote Controls for Father's Day

Townsquare Staff — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 22:33:06 +0000

Is there any home accessory more fought over than the remote control? TV-loving dads have long had to establish that they are masters of their domain by commandeering the clicker from the kids. But why should fathers settle for a remote that just changes the channels when they can have one that also opens a [...]

Your Father's Day Gifts Hidden Meaning

Bruce Mikells — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 10:37:17 +0000

Yesterday we celebrated the lesser of the parental holidays. That's not sour grapes, that's the truth. We all know that Dad's get hosed on their day but that's okay we don't need a holiday to go out and buy stupid things for ourselves! That being said, what your Father's Day gift was says a lot about the guy you are.

His First Fish, Get Ready To Say Awwwwww [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 18:45:17 +0000

Fishing, a time honored tradition that is passed on from generation to generation. This Fathers Day we thought this would be an appropriate video to share. A young boy, his Dad and the magical moment the young man caught his first fish. I hope this takes you back to a place where it was just [...]

Saluting Dad, He Should Have Listened To His Own Advice[Video]

Bruce Mikells — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 17:05:37 +0000

Dad’s are full of …..advice, yeah lets go with advice. I can say that because I am a Dad and sometimes I don’t listen to the advice I give my kids. That is when things usually go horribly wrong. Like that time Dad decided to show the kids how to really have fun on the [...]

Father Knows Best

Stephanie Crist — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 15:00:43 +0000

Happy Father’s Day to all the Dad’s out there! Hope you’re enjoying yourself, having a great day with the kids, or just kicking back with a cold one to celebrate your special day. Do what you do best….just being there. There’s alot to be said about Woody Allen’s observation that “85% of life is just [...]

A Fathers Day Card From Trace Adkins For You

Bruce Mikells — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 13:48:19 +0000

Trace Adkins is a big man both physically and in definition. Trace has certainly had his share of ups and downs in life, he recently lost his home to a fire. Fortunately the really important things made it out of the fire just fine. Trace’s new song Just Fishin’ is making it’s way up the [...]

World's Ugliest Ties – 10 Ties You Shouldn't Buy Dad for Father's Day

Jordan Breindel — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 22:10:27 +0000

What makes a truly hideous tie? Is it the color? The shape? The presence of marine life? The truth is, there’s no one answer, which is why we’ve given you 10. It doesn’t matter how you knot it, ties don’t get much worse than this.

Check out 10 ties to avoid buying for Father’s Day.

Making Men Look Worse: 10 Awful Fashion Trends For Guys

Bruce Mikells — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 13:29:37 +0000

Fashion sense, it’s like common sense we might all have it but chances are if you’re a man you don’t use yours that often. Now it’s true there are some sharp dressed men out there, but most guys go for comfort instead of style.Function is also a feature that a man will consider when choosing wardrobe options. [...]

The Beer Belt, Radiation Blocking Underwear And Other Great Gift Ideas For Dad

Bruce Mikells — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 09:19:40 +0000

The day we celebrate dear old Dad doesn't even come close to what we do for Mothers. I am not knocking the ladies, it's just that fathers get very little respect for the job they do in the raising of children and support of the family. This year for Father's Day lets fix that want to? How about some great gift ideas he is sure to love but would never buy for himself!

Dad With A Mute Button: Bruce's Top 5 TV Dads

Bruce Mikells — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 11:05:22 +0000

Fatherhood, it's nothing like what you see on television. As far as I am concerned most TV dads have it pretty easy compared to us regular fathers that get caught up in the more mundane and monotonous cycle of life. Still it's fun to think about TV fathers you might like to have had growing up. Much like my 5 favorite TV Themes this is in no particular order and for my own selfish reasons.