Boyz2Dads Podcast: Recent Episodes
Brian Petrosky
Growth and maturity are never guaranteed and neither is successful. Take the journey with the Boyz (friends) that became dads to help others survive and thrive in parenthood, life, relationships, jobs, and everything in between with thought provoking to hilarious discussions on everything from changing a diaper to changing your life. Listen, laugh, and learn every 1st of the month with Boyz2Dads.
We discuss History, life, and how to teach in this episode featuring a friend and colleague, Mr. Hector Cardona (Social Studies Teacher, Equity Leader). My son Isaiah sits in with as as Coach Barry is away. Can we teach history to students and can they understand this topic? What goes into teaching history? We discuss this and more in an organic conversation. As always, listen, follow, and rate the show on any podcasting site and communicate questions, concerns, or topics you want us to discuss @boyz2dadspodcast via Instagram and/or Facebook. Thank you.
Your words matter and watching what and how you say things can help or hurt any situation. The boyz discuss the ability to speak life or death into someone. Words matter. As always, follow the show and listen and communicate with us @boyz2dadspodcast on Instagram or Facebook.
How do we bring back morals, values, and ass whoopings? It starts in the home with parenting that holds children accoutable and ensures they know respect. Many times we expect teachers, community leaders, and mentors to instill discipline and stucture, but as a parent, we must take the reigns. In the past we discussed parents, discipline your children before someone else does and now we go a step further and discuss the problems in society that makes it more difficult to raise and discipline our kids. The boyz discuss this and more. Let us hear some feedback @boyz2dadspodcast on Instragram or Facebook. If it is not boyz2dads podcast, its not the original.
The boyz sit down with our wives to discuss marriage, relationships, and get the female perspective in how to navigate life and love. This was a great and candid conversation and the wives were also very quick to point out some of the boyz struggles. Listen and enjoy as the boyz put our egos on the line and hear a perspective that is necessary in any relationship, both sides.
After a few months off because of life, we have an organic conversation and dive into the minds of the Boyz as we talk about new topics, preview things to come, and discuss the idea that there is another podcast by other individuals named "Boyz 2 Dads". Wouldn't you check to see if there was another podcast with the same name before you start yours? Welp, I guess they didn't so we disucss that. As always, you can interact with us on Instagram @boyz2dadspodcast or Facebook. Enjoy the conversation and interact with us.
The boyz dive into the upcoming NBA season (after a week in) and discuss who could get traded, the standings, who will play in the NBA championship, rookie of the year hype, and MVP. We will revisit our choices at the end of the season and with a few suprises.
School can be stressful and cause anxiety for all stakeholders from parents and students to teachers. Parents must engage with their schools regardless of their past experiences to ensure students are taken care of and teachers have the tools to deliver what the children need. It is not a waste of time and parents must understand, the importance of education and engagement with success.
Parents, make sure you discipline your children at home first before the world disciplines them. The world will discipline your children and that discipline may far exceed what you can teach your children. Many times, we hear the word discipline and think corporal punishment. Yet, discipline simply means to teach. Instill discipline in your child and the world will be less frustrating to navigate. The boyz discuss.
The Boyz and my nephew Lil Jon preview the NFL season, discuss the stories, and pick the winners for each division, the conference, and the Super Bowl. Coach Barry tries to not hype up the NY Jets, I try to stay as neutral as possible in the NFC East (Go Birds), and my nephew tries to no pick the Patriots to win the AFC east. Take a listen and drop a comment on Facebook or Instagram @boyz2dadspodcast.
The boyz discuss Hip Hop and some of the top 50 lists out there including the Top 50 Complex NY Rappers and the top 50 hip hop songs of all time from the Hot 97 poll. Hip Hop is important and many though it would fail in the 80's. Now, Hip Hop is one of the most influential genres of music and we discuss the songs, artists, and importance of Hip Hop to us. Listen and comment on Facebook or Instragram your thoughts. @boyz2dadspodcast
Ever battle those voices in your head. You're not crazy. Many times, those voices are from others in your past that have beat you down and caused you to second guess everything you do. We discuss those voices in your head, how they can mess you up, and how recognizing them can help you seek out better ways to deal with stress and the anxiety of decision making. Remember to follow the show at boyz2dadspodcast on Facebook or Instagram and comment so we can interact.
We had fun with this Top 5 best comedians and stand ups. This is our lists and so do not be disappointed if your comedian is not on this. The ability to laught and relate to comedy is important. The boyz discuss the lasting affects of comedies and comedians on our lives and as we close season 1 of our podcast, share this with our listeners. Thank You for your support.
In this podcast, Hector Cardona and I talk about life, growing up, stories about comics, and more. Please listen and enjoy the discussion about life, adventure, and Hector discussing how it was growing up in Brooklyn, NY! As always, interact with us on Instragram, Facebook, Tik Tok, and coming to Youtube. Drop a comment, suggest a topic, and if you want to be a guest, reach out at boyz2dadspodcast@gmail.com.
Diversity in Schools: is it important? How do students deal with a lack of diversity in their teachers? How does lack of diversity affect minority teachers? Hear from my son Isaiah and a special guest, Mr. Hector Cardona on the ideas of diversity and equity, the importance of students seeing themselves in their teachers, and the ignorance of others thinking this is not important. As always, like, listen, and follow the show on instagram, facebook, and youtube @boyz2dadspodcast.
Want to be a dad? Be prepared to give up many luxeries and sacrifice some goals in order to help your children realize their dreams. The boyz discuss what wasn't told to them that can help other parents and fathers deal with the necessary changes that must be made to have a successful family. We discuss this and tell some stories from our own past fails to help you grow and not make the same mistakes.
The Boyz discuss life, the reasoning for the podcast, our backgrounds, and just have conversations about life, struggle, happiness, and how we all feel alone even when we know we have love and friends. This discussion is real and heartfelt focusing on visions and missions and giving insight on how we deal with everything.
New parents and parents, in order to set expectations for your chld whether behavior, education, or sports, you must first begin with your own mindset, We discuss the problems with setting expectations, some of the guidelines you should follow, and even when to get out of the way for your child's own good and success. We dive into this topic to give an overview of our own mistakes, wins, and other parents issues. We discuss, laugh, and provide some advice to parents.
The Book of Dad series has us delve into maturity levels when the baby is born. How do we mature? What can we expect? Your ability to mature within relationships with your significant other and your family and children can help you navigate stressors of life. Do you really need that new pair of sneakers? Do you need to go out for drinks during happy hour? Navigating that change and putting down those actions for the betterment of your new family is key. We discuss this and more, your a dad now, time to mature.
After hearing "I'm pregnant", the conversations and planning should of taken place. Now, the Boyz discuss what to do when the baby is "HERE". How do you navigate the relationship between you and your partner, your child, your needs, and even your other children. We discuss simple solutions and hilarious stories like changing your daughters diaper versus your son! Listen and follow the show along with us on instagram @boyz2dadspodcast and facebook "boyz2dadspodcast."
"I'm pregnant" is a statement some want to hear and others stress over. We provided some funny stories, serious discussions, and what not to say when your partner tells you. Communication, discussion, and carefully worded statements are needed to plan on what to do next.
Pt. 2 to the Kids in Crisis series. What is it going to take to alleviate the issues facing kids? How do parents, guardians, teachers, and others navigate helping children? Do parents have enough resources? Is peace of mind gone? Follow the conversation as we navigate further questions and then we will try to find community perspectives of the problems facing our youth, community, and families. Join us, add comments on Instagram @boyz2dadspodcast or Facebook Boyz2Dadspodcast and drop some comments, solutions, etc.
Are our kids in crisis? Or are adults in crisis causing detrimental harm to our kids? A little of both? The first of a 3 part series, part venting, part questions, part solutions. The 3rd part will delve into the issues with a community member facing them head on. Join us on our journey through the problems facing our kids.
After discussing the. mental health stigma and men, we circled back to mental health to talk about seeking mental health help. The importance of recognizing, identifying, and seeking help can not only save your life, but those of which you are responsible for, your children, family, friends, and more. Personal stories are shared about mental health issues and the affects it can have. As always, like, listen, and follow the show and drop comments on instragram @boyz2dadspodcast or on Facebook Boyz2DadsPodcast. Coming soon to youtube.com.
We bring our sons on do discuss "What does being a man mean today" and the masculinity attached to that statement, Be a man. Diving deep into the topic and learning from our sons about what it means to be a man today, we bounce off ideas, ansswer questions, and get unique insight into the minds of 17 and 19 year olds along with the dads. Enjoy our discussions.
Men are extremely susceptible to mental health issues throughout their lives and at the same time, societal and cultural masculinity distracts men from seeking help. The boyz scratch the surface on the issues facing men and the mental health stigma that keep us from getting the help we need and laying the foundations for our children to use the help around them. Listen and go to @boyz2dadspodcast on Instragram or search up Boyz2Dadspodcast on Facebook and comment on the pod and add your comments.
Ever wanted a sneak peak into why men go to barbershops and are gone for 2-3 hours on a Saturday or weeknight? These are the conversations we have at the barbershop! Top 5 movies, lyricists, artists, and more! We came for a 50 minute podcast and talked for 1 hour and 40 minutes. Enjoy the expertise of barbershop men discussing real life.....MOVIES and MUSIC LOL! The Boyz give you that look into men discussing nonsense.
Have you ever had a WTF moment? We discuss those WTF moments and how men handle those moments. It is hilarious but in the moment, how do we get through it? We discuss how WTF moments get us into trouble or get us molded to handle the stresses.
When the world thinks you are one thing, how do you seek redemption? The Boyz search for answers with JP aka Lil Country, Big Country's brother taking the stage to discuss his life, how redemption plays a role, and the Boyz discuss if redemption is possible with or without others forgiveness. Take this ride where the barbershop meets the therapy chair once again.
Living with purpose is important to human actualization. Living your purpose is self actualization fulfilled. How do we live our purpose? What does this look like? We discuss this in part 1 with part 2 coming soon.
Is vulnerability a weakness or strength? Why do men struggle with vulnerability? Changing the narrative from tough guy mentalities to a well rounded individual takes time and effort on multiple parties. It is time for men/dads to grow in order to help their own children succeed.
Backpack giveaways, clapping and parades on the first day of school, but what happens the next day, week, month or the rest of the year? The need to support students, teachers, and parents/guardians all school year is important. Remember, it is a marathon, not a sprint!
Who is the greatest basketball player? What makes someone the greatest? We debate the topic and pick our 9 person teams in this discussion featuring different generations. The Boyz always have a point of view when we discuss who is the GREATEST OF ALL TIME!
What's the value of a dad? This is a loaded question with many different paths towards the answer. Value can mean time, money, and a whole host of other ideas. The Boyz discuss this question, society's idea of dads, and how to change the narrative. Welcome back to the barbershop meets the therapy chair where we dive in and hopefully give some answers to what the value of a dad is!
Introduction to Boyz2Dads where the barbershop meets the therapy chair from Boyz (friends) that became dads. This episode introduces the listener to growth, never being too old to follow your dreams, and the future of the podcast through organic conversations, stories, and the point of view of dads about life.