Dennis Yu: A visionary Dad to the Bone and Director of Business Development at Society6.

Dadhood is the best and good fathers deserve to be highlighted. This is a new feature at The Bad Dads Club called - Dad to the bone where we feature some of the coolest Dads we know. We ask them a few fun questions and let them take it away from there. Welcome to The Bad Dads Club - Dennis Yu.

Please tell us a bit about who you are?

Dennis Yu: Director of Business Development for Society6. I am as awesome as daughters think I am.

How long have you been a Dad?

DY: I have been a dad for 2 years, 9 months, 10 days and 36 minutes

Were or are you a baby wearing Dad?

DY: Yes

What is a fun thing that you did with your kids this week?

DY: We put together an animal kingdom puzzle

On a scale of 1 to 10 how would you rate your diaper changing ability?

DY: 10.5 speed and fit

What is your go to in a tantrum emergency?

DY: I call my wife

What's the last movie you watched with your kids?

DY: Kung Fu Panda 1,2 and 3

What's your kid's favorite word?

DY: "NO"

The last book you read with your kids?

DY: The Corduroy Bear. My daughter cannot get enough of it.

Favorite adult beverage?

DY: The Discussion from Duckhorn Vinyard. It's truly for the Gods.

Favorite Skate Video part and/or Disney Princess?

DY: Ariel

What makes you a "Bad Dad" (This is a good thing...)?

DY: I am a Bad Dad because being a father has changed my life more than I can imagine. To be able to raise and support a good family is honorable. Cheers to all the Bad Dads out there.

For more info on Dennis and his awesomeness, please check out Society6 or get at him on Instagram.

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Brian McDonell: A steezy Dad to the Bone and founder of Melin luxury headwear.

Dadhood is the best and good fathers deserve to be highlighted. This is a new feature at The Bad Dads Club called - Dad to the bone where we feature some of the coolest Dads we know. We ask them a few fun questions and let them take it away from there. Welcome to The Bad Dads Club - Brian McDonell.

Please tell us a bit about who you are?

Brian McDonell: Founder of Melin Luxury Headwear. Stoked to be a part of The Bad Dads Club. With Weston being my first kid, it is only now that I am realizing how much respect I have for all dads! Shout out to Cody for jumping me in!

How long have you been a Dad?

BM: 4.5 months or as my wife would say "18 weeks"!

Were or are you a baby wearing Dad?

BM: No

What is a fun thing that you did with your kids this week?

BM: I try to take Weston on a walk around the block every day so any time outdoors is our father son bonding time. Trying to start him early.

On a scale of 1 to 10 how would you rate your diaper changing ability?

BM: 8

What is your go to in a tantrum emergency?

BM: Find mom's "tatas" as fast as possible.

What's the last movie you watched with your kids?

BM: Our little guy is still too young to watch TV. But I do read him the Jimmy Fallon's Your first Word will be DADA, every day.

What's your kid's favorite word?

BM: More like varying degrees of sounds than anything else right now

The last book you read with your kids?

BM: Shoe Dog by Phil Knight

Favorite adult beverage?

BM: St Archers white ale

Favorite Skate Video part and/or Disney Princess?

BM: Keep it old school, Daewon Song vs Rodney Mullen Round 2 .....For Disney, Alice in Wonderland all day.

What makes you a "Bad Dad" (This is a good thing...)?

BM:#1 thing that makes me a bad dad is the sick ass Motherfuckin' network of rad people my son gets to grow up around.

For more info on Brian and his awesomeness, please check out Melin or get at him on Instagram.

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Nate Vormehr: A shredding Dad to the Bone and designer of Silver Jeans.

Dadhood is the best and good fathers deserve to be highlighted. This is a new feature at The Bad Dads Club called - Dad to the bone where we feature some of the coolest Dads we know. We ask them a few fun questions and let them take it away from there. Welcome to The Bad Dads Club - Nate Vormehr.

Please tell us a bit about who you are?

Nate Vormehr: I am the menswear designer for Silver Jeans Co. I love skateboarding, snowboarding and fashion.

How long have you been a Dad?

NV: 3 years.

Were or are you a baby wearing Dad?

NV: Yes

What is a fun thing that you did with your kids this week?

NV: Bike riding in the park. Also morning coffee together is an all-time favorite.

On a scale of 1 to 10 how would you rate your diaper changing ability?

NV: 11 - can do while he's standing up :D

What is your go to in a tantrum emergency?

BM: Finding Nemo on my phone

What's the last movie you watched with your kids?

BM: Bugs Life

What's your kid's favorite word?

BM: "Butt" or "stinky fart"

The last book you read with your kids?

NV: Wizard Of Oz pop up book

Favorite adult beverage?

NV: Old Fashioned

Favorite Skate Video part and/or Disney Princess?

NV: Jason Dill - Feedback, hands down.

What makes you a "Bad Dad" (This is a good thing...)?

NV: Tattoos don't really count anymore.... so I guess that we skate and snowboard together and when we go camping I let him just wear underwear and find sticks to poke the fire with. :D

For more info on Nate and his awesomeness, please check out Silver Jeans or get at him on Instagram.

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Galen McKamy: A uber talented Dad to the Bone and creative director.

Dadhood is the best and good fathers deserve to be highlighted. This is a new feature at The Bad Dads Club called - Dad to the bone where we feature some of the coolest Dads we know. We ask them a few fun questions and let them take it away from there. Welcome to The Bad Dads Club - Galen McKamy.

Please tell us a bit about who you are?

Galen McKamy: Artist and creative director for bands and brands like; the black keys, Aesop Rock, Rhymesayers, adidas, Jim beam, ford, Lincoln and more.

How long have you been a Dad?

GM: Almost 2 years

Were or are you a baby wearing Dad?

GM: Yes

What is a fun thing that you did with your kids this week?

GM: Went for a hike (Colorado living)

On a scale of 1 to 10 how would you rate your diaper changing ability?

GM: 8

What is your go to in a tantrum emergency?

GM: Mom, hands down

What's the last movie you watched with your kids?

GM: We don't really do movies... Yet. But when we do it will be Conan the Barbarian, then the destroyer.

What's your kid's favorite word?

GM: "Dada," then "bubba" (her dog)

The last book you read with your kids?

GM: A golden book (old school)

Favorite adult beverage?

GM: Goose and grapefruit

Favorite Skate Video part and/or Disney Princess?

GM: The Search for Animal Chin (Powell Peralta)

What makes you a "Bad Dad" (This is a good thing...)?

GM: I married the welding chick from junkyard wars (back in the day show) , I use to design your star wars and transformer toys. And I have a ridiculously large vinyl and classic 80's toy collection.

For more info on Galen and his awesomeness, please get at him on Instagram.

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Chief Johnson: A dot connector Dad to the Bone and creative marketing at Young & Reckless.

Dadhood is the best and good fathers deserve to be highlighted. This is a new feature at The Bad Dads Club called - Dad to the bone where we feature some of the coolest Dads we know. We ask them a few fun questions and let them take it away from there. Welcome to The Bad Dads Club - Chief Johnson.

Please tell us a bit about who you are?

Chief Johnson: Creative Marketing and Artist Relations for LA based brand Young & Reckless. Being a dad has been life changing in the most amazing way not only personally but in business it has helped also. Children teach you patience,understanding, how to love again . And nothing more amazing then seeing the joy in their eyes when they experience something for the first time. Priceless stuff. Seeing my daughter smile when she looks at me is what makes me awesome. She has made myself and her mother strive to become better people and better parents.

How long have you been a Dad?

CJ: Since Oct 28th 2014

Were or are you a baby wearing Dad?

CJ: Yes

What is a fun thing that you did with your kids this week?

CJ: Raging Waters this weekend , unlike myself my daughter already loves the water.

On a scale of 1 to 10 how would you rate your diaper changing ability?

CJ: 8

What is your go to in a tantrum emergency?

CJ: Elmo , or Ryan's Toy Review.

What's the last movie you watched with your kids?

CJ: Elmo in Grouchland

What's your kid's favorite word?

CJ: "Mommy Maaa" and "Daddy Daaaa" thats her new wave is rhyming names

The last book you read with your kids?

CJ: Honestly mommy runs the book club

Favorite adult beverage?

CJ: Goose & Tonic

Favorite Skate Video part and/or Disney Princess?

CJ: Elsa from Frozen hands down.

What makes you a "Bad Dad" (This is a good thing...)?

CJ: Striving to be a father not only my daughter can look up to but other fathers as well. I think Dad's sometimes get a bad rap in society or overlooked. I would rather be known as a great father over anything else. It's the greatest gift and the most rewarding thing in life.

For more info on Chief and his awesomeness, please check out www.youngandreckless.com or get at him on Instagram.

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Bryan Arii: A crazy creative Dad to the Bone and art director at Plan B Skateboards.

Dadhood is the best and good fathers deserve to be highlighted. This is a new feature at The Bad Dads Club called - Dad to the bone where we feature some of the coolest Dads we know. We ask them a few fun questions and let them take it away from there. Welcome to The Bad Dads Club - Bryan Arii.

Please tell us a bit about who you are?

Bryan Arii: Art Director for Plan B Skateboards. On a scale from 1-10 I feel like I'm a 7-8 when it comes to being awesome. Can't say 10 because you always gotta save some room for more awesomeness. Hahaha.

How long have you been a Dad?

BA: My first son Greyson is 2 and my second son Ryder is 8 months. 

Were or are you a baby wearing Dad?

BA: Yes

What is a fun thing that you did with your kids this week?

BA: We took a family trip to the OC Fair. Super fun as always. It was Ryder's first time so he got his mind blown by tons of strange people, weird smells, loud noises, kids screaming. Come to think of it, Ryder is probably bummed on the fair. Haha.

On a scale of 1 to 10 how would you rate your diaper changing ability?

BA: 9

What is your go to in a tantrum emergency?

BA: "You wanna go on a time out?" Head tilted to the side a little bit, super calm voice, full eye to eye contact. This Bad Dad doesn't play that sh*t!

What's the last movie you watched with your kids?

BA: Cars. We don't let the kids watch TV during the day so Greyson gets to watch 10 mins of TV before he goes to bed every night. It took us a week to watch Cars.

What's your kid's favorite word?

BA: "Car." Greyson says it at least 20 times a day. Ryder just mumbles and yells out loud sounds still. So his favorite word is "Aaahhh!!!"

The last book you read with your kids?

BA: Cars Stories. The kid really loves cars. Ryder is still too young to have an opinion. He just chills and crawls around during story time.

Favorite adult beverage?

BA: The first really cold sip of my wife's IPA.

Favorite Skate Video part and/or Disney Princess?

BA: Always got hyped on Arto Saari's éS Menikmati part.

What makes you a "Bad Dad" (This is a good thing...)?

BA: I made the decision to leave my career job to work freelance gigs from home to be with my kids and wife. I didn't want to miss seeing my kids hit these milestones like crawling, standing, walking, talking, the list goes on...I wanted to be there to take them to school, make them breakfast, put them down for their naps. Normal parent things. So for me being a great dad is what makes me a "Bad Dad"!

For more info on Bryan and his awesomeness, please check out his work at www.planbskateboards.com or get at him on Instagram.

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Bee Nguyen: A power entrepreneur Dad to the Bone and founder of Grand Tactics.

Dadhood is the best and good fathers deserve to be highlighted. This is a new feature at The Bad Dads Club called - Dad to the bone where we feature some of the coolest Dads we know. We ask them a few fun questions and let them take it away from there. Welcome to The Bad Dads Club - Bee Nguyen.

Please tell us a bit about who you are?

Bee Nguyen: Serial Entrepreneur. Father of 3. Married to my best friend. I'm involved in the apparel industry and I produce Film / TV.

How long have you been a Dad?

BN: Since 2000

Were or are you a baby wearing Dad?

BN: Yes

What is a fun thing that you did with your kids this week?

BN: Sunday's are our favorite day of the week! We go to church at ZOE then brunch at SoHo House where the kids can play while we get our buffet on!

On a scale of 1 to 10 how would you rate your diaper changing ability?

BN: 10

What is your go to in a tantrum emergency?

BN: Bribe my 4 year old with a Popsicle and my 11 month old chills out when we play "White Iverson" by Post Malone. * I'm not kidding

What's the last movie you watched with your kids?

BN: Finding Dory

What's your kid's favorite word?

BN: My eldest daughter might be Color Guard since that is her passion. My youngest daughter would have to be Candy! And my infant son is absolutely "Mama"

The last book you read with your kids?

BN: It's a special 5 minute Priness Stories one that has a bunch of quick reads

Favorite adult beverage?

BN: Coffee!

Favorite Skate Video part and/or Disney Princess?

BN: Favorite Disney Princess would be Mulan. Representing for all my Asians!

What makes you a "Bad Dad" (This is a good thing...)?

BN: I enjoy being a Bad Dad because being a father is hands down my greatest accomplishment and I love it!

For more info on Bee and his awesomeness, please check out his site at www.grantactics.com or get at him on Instagram.

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Victor Carillo: A branding master Dad to the Bone and founder of The ID Agency.

Dadhood is the best and good fathers deserve to be highlighted. This is a new feature at The Bad Dads Club called - Dad to the bone where we feature some of the coolest Dads we know. We ask them a few fun questions and let them take it away from there. Welcome to The Bad Dads Club - Victor Carillo.

Please tell us a bit about who you are?

Victor Carillo: My name is Victor Carrillo, I run a marketing agency in Los Angeles and my tribe includes my wife and rock of the familia Ella and two loco kiddos named Benicio and Paloma, or Benni and Lola as most people know them. My company the ID agency represents some of the top brands in racing like Pirelli, Brembo, MOMO and many others. I get to work in everything from Formula 1 to Drifting, but I prefer to race off-road myself! Other brands we work with range from liquor brands, fashion and tech to video games. Pretty much everything most Dads dream about, so its a pretty damn good gig.

How long have you been a Dad?

VC: I became a Dad in 2010 when God graced us with our son Benicio in 2010, and again in 2013 when Paloma arrived.

Were or are you a baby wearing Dad?

VC: Nope

What is a fun thing that you did with your kids this week?

VC: Besides countless hours in the pool to beat the So-Cal heat, we like to play outside with bubbles, remote control cars and our German Shepherd Hendrix.

On a scale of 1 to 10 how would you rate your diaper changing ability?

VC: 8

What is your go to in a tantrum emergency?

VC: Chocolate

What's the last movie you watched with your kids?

VC: The Secret Life of Pets and lots of Shark Week

What's your kid's favorite word?

VC: Leche

The last book you read with your kids?

VC: Peppa Pig, El Hada de los Dientes

Favorite adult beverage?

VC: Whiskey, preferably from Japan

Favorite Skate Video part and/or Disney Princess?

VC: The lost motel in The Search for Animal Chin

What makes you a "Bad Dad" (This is a good thing... AKA Way too awesome compared to everyone else)?

VC: Our kids go everywhere we go, they have been in the jungles of Costa Rica fighting off giant locusts to the Baja Mexico desert to watch me race. They participate in everything we do and we participate in everything they do. We are a tight lil family.

For more info on Victor and his awesomeness, please check out his site at http://www.theidagency.com or get at him on Instagram.

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Jason Gaines: A serial entrepreneur Dad to the Bone and owner of the dope clothing store, Tradition.

Dadhood is the best and good fathers deserve to be highlighted. This is a new feature at The Bad Dads Club called - Dad to the bone where we feature some of the coolest Dads we know. We ask them a few fun questions and let them take it away from there. Welcome to The Bad Dads Club - Jason Gaines.

Please tell us a bit about who you are?

Jason Gaines: Serial Entrepreneur and Owner of Tradition, one of the hottest streetwear/ lifestyle stores in the country (I'm supposed to say that). Wouldn't ever call myself awesome but my mother thinks i'm special so I must be hahaha.

How long have you been a Dad?

JG: I'm a father of 2 boys. I have a 18 year old son/Pain in my ass (Miles) and 2 1/2 year old (Jason Jr)

Were or are you a baby wearing Dad?

JG: Nah, but I carry the baby without the carrier instead.

What is a fun thing that you did with your kids this week?

JG: Fun for us right now is when Lil' J gets home from school we either get on his scooter and cruise or we get his bike out and try to pedal (Trying to teach him how to ride a bike right now)

On a scale of 1 to 10 how would you rate your diaper changing ability?

JG: 9

What is your go to in a tantrum emergency?

JG: Starts with a bribe (ice cream, popsicle or chocolate) then I beg him to stop, then if that fails call MOMMY cause she's the voice of reason.

What's the last movie you watched with your kids?

JG: Charlottes Web, it's a classic and Lil' J loves the little rat Templeton

What's your kid's favorite word?

JG: Chica or Chula (Our Dogs)

The last book you read with your kids?

JG: Pug & Doug

Favorite adult beverage?

JG: Ginger Ale (I'm Old School)

Favorite Skate Video part and/or Disney Princess?

JG: On our recent trip to Disneyland Lil J met the Princess and wasn't impressed, he stayed in his stroller. He did however flirt with the Little Mermaid Ariel.

What makes you a "Bad Dad" (This is a good thing... AKA Way too awesome compared to everyone else)?

JG: Just being a humble, respectful and hardworking man. Being a father is a blessing! Too many deadbeat dads out here more worried about the latest fashions instead of providing for their families. PRESENCE NOT PRESENTS...

For more info on Jason and his awesomeness, please check out his site at www.shoptradition.com or get at him on Instagram.

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