Audio Sample
Publisher:
Big Money Players Network, iHeartPodcast Network
1 Dad
5.0/5
Critic Rating
As kids, most of us look up to our Dads. A Dad should be a positive role model who shows us the value of hard work. Dads are supposed to teach us the difference between right and wrong. But that’s not the story we’re telling here. This is the story of Gary Vider, a successful stand-up comedian, who grew up with a Dad unlike any other. Manny Vider was a con man, whose schemes and lies span over 4 decades. It’s been 24 years since Gary has seen his father and he doesn’t have a clue what he’s up to th...
Critic Reviews
Score: 5
PodcAsteroid • Podcasteroid • Jul 22, 2024
"...part mystery-thriller, part comedy, and allegedly partially a little true-crime adjacent. What is definitely true is that this is a compelling piece of podcasting, from a master storyteller, with heart, heartbreak, and comedy throughout."
Score: 5
Lauren Passell • Podcast The Newsletter • Jun 17, 2024
"Gary is a dynamic host, the stories are unbelievable, and the format is fun. Gary’s wife is on the mic, and it is she who points out that Manny liked to sue everyone, and he does hear this podcast he’ll “sue everyone involved.” And I’m pretty sure he will, Gary’s mission is to talk to his dad for the first time in a long time and see if he’s changed, and this podcast is building toward that."
