Comedian and viral sensation Joe Dombrowski steps into the most life-changing role of his career in Dad on Arrival, a brand-new comedy special produced by 800 Pound Gorilla Media and now streaming on YouTube.
Filmed live at Olsen Run Comedy Club in Eugene, Oregon, the hour captures Dombrowski on the brink of fatherhood as he and his husband prepare to welcome their first child—while quickly realizing just how unprepared he might be.
With his signature blend of sharp wit and infectious charm, Dombrowski dives headfirst into the chaos of IVF, the startling gaps in his understanding of the female anatomy, and the increasingly questionable trend of babies being given names better suited for retirement communities. He also hilariously tackles the question every gay couple knows all too well: “So… who’s the dad?”
But Dad on Arrival isn’t just about preparing for a newborn. Dombrowski shares the unexpected reality of “parenting” his own Midwestern parents following their late-in-life move, adjusting to life in a neighborhood where he and his husband are somehow the youngest residents, and fielding his mother’s uniquely detailed post-life plans.
Drawing from his former career as a kindergarten teacher, Dombrowski seamlessly blends classroom stories with the emotional rollercoaster of impending fatherhood. The result is a warm, upbeat, and deeply relatable hour of comedy that celebrates family, growing up, and the beautiful panic of being handed a tiny human and told, “Good luck.”
Dad on Arrival is now available to stream worldwide on YouTube.
