The Nashville Dads: Recent Episodes
Justin Cotton and Devon Neisen
On this episode of The Imperfect Dads Podcast, Devon is joined by Andy and Luke of the legendary band Piebald for a fun conversation about fatherhood, music, careers, and the challenge of balancing family life with being in a band.
Andy and Luke share what it's like raising an only child while continuing to create music and tour. Andy talks about teaching his son how to cook and how being a chef influences the way he parents, while Luke discusses his work with Noble & Cooley Drums, life with an ever-growing collection of animals, and the everyday adventures that come with family life—including why Andy has learned to watch out for sewing needles at Luke's house.
They also dive into the creative process behind Piebald's first new full-length album in years, Tales for Rages (released June 12), what it was like writing and recording new music, staying connected while touring, and finally sharing the album with longtime fans.
Whether you've been listening to Piebald since the early 2000s or you're discovering them for the first time, this episode is packed with stories about fatherhood, creativity, friendship, and keeping your passion alive through every stage of life.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Fatherhood and raising an only child
- Parenting through cooking and everyday life
- Andy's career as a chef
- Luke's work with Noble & Cooley Drums
- Life with way too many pets
- Touring while raising a family
- Staying connected with your kids on the road
- Writing and recording Tales for the Pioneers of the Raging
- The realities of making music as dads
- Friendship, family, and life in Piebald
If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to stream Piebald's latest album, Tales for the Rages, and follow the band for upcoming tour dates, new music videos, and more.
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On this episode of The Imperfect Dads Podcast, Devon sits down with Ben Mench-Thurlow, a booking agent who helps artists plan tours and the creator of the Emo Orchestra—the live concert experience that combines iconic emo and pop-punk songs with a full orchestra.
Content Note: This episode contains an honest conversation about child loss and grief.
Ben courageously shares the story of becoming a father to triplets and the heartbreaking reality that two of his children never came home from the NICU. He opens up about navigating unimaginable grief, supporting his family through loss, and why he wanted to share his experience in the hope that other dads facing similar circumstances know they are not alone.
The conversation also explores Ben's career in the music industry, how he found his way to Nashville, what it's like booking tours for bands, and the inspiration behind creating the Emo Orchestra with his daughter in mind. Ben also talks about raising a daughter who knows more opening bands than headliners, balancing a demanding career with fatherhood, the team that helps bring Emo Orchestra to life, and the emotional experience of watching his daughter graduate from pre-K.
This episode is an honest discussion about fatherhood, grief, resilience, music, and finding purpose after profound loss.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Becoming a father to triplets
- Life in the NICU and coping with child loss
- Grief, healing, and supporting your family
- Why sharing difficult stories can help other dads
- Moving to Nashville and building a career in music
- Working as a booking agent for touring artists
- Creating the Emo Orchestra
- Balancing fatherhood with a demanding career
- Parenting, milestones, and the emotions of watching your kids grow
If you've experienced pregnancy loss, infant loss, or know someone who has, we hope Ben's story reminds you that you are not alone.
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On this episode of The Imperfect Dads Podcast, Devon reconnects with Stephen Stallings, frontman of the band Plot Points. Although they went to college together, it had been nearly 15 years since they last caught up, making this conversation equal parts reunion, music talk, and honest discussion about fatherhood.
Stephen shares what life has been like since moving to New York, balancing a full-time career with being a husband, dad, and musician, and the long journey of finally finishing Plot Points' latest EP. He opens up about how work, family responsibilities, and everyday life can slow down creative projects—and why it's still worth pursuing them.
The conversation also dives into the fun and relatable moments of parenting, including taking kids to baseball games, figuring out where to hide Christmas presents as they get older, learning that scavenger hunts are sometimes more fun for parents than kids, and making time to intentionally connect with your spouse every day.
They also reminisce about their college days in Nashville, talk about introducing their wives to concerts they weren't sure they'd enjoy, and why going to concerts alone can actually be a great experience.
Whether you're a dad, a musician, or someone trying to balance family life with creative passions, this episode is full of relatable stories, laughter, and honest conversations.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Fatherhood and raising a child in New York
- Balancing music, family, and a full-time job
- The making of Plot Points' new EP
- Staying creative as a husband and dad
- Marriage and finding daily ways to connect
- Taking kids to baseball games
- Parenting lessons and holiday traditions
- Going to concerts alone
- College memories and life in Nashville
- Growing up while still making the music you love
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On this episode of The Imperfect Dads Podcast, Devon is joined by Eddie Reyes, founding member of Taking Back Sunday and current member of Me.
Eddie opens up about fatherhood, family, and rediscovering his love for music after stepping away to focus on himself and the people who mattered most. He shares what it's like raising a family where ADHD is a daily reality, why honest communication with his kids has become one of his greatest parenting tools, and how being a Gen X dad has shaped his approach to raising children.
They also talk about the humbling experience of watching his son become the better guitar player, why his kids encouraged him to start making music again, the story behind forming Me, and how he's learned to create music simply because it makes him happy—not because of outside expectations. Throughout the conversation, Eddie reflects on the importance of listening to your kids and allowing them to help shape your perspective as a parent.
Whether you're a parent, musician, longtime Taking Back Sunday fan, or someone navigating the balance between family, creativity, and personal growth, this episode offers an honest and encouraging conversation.
In this episode:
- Eddie Reyes on life after Taking Back Sunday
- The story behind Me
- Fatherhood and raising kids with ADHD
- Honest communication with your children
- Parenting as a Gen X dad
- Watching your kids surpass you
- Why Eddie stepped away from music
- His kids encouraging him to play again
- Making music for happiness instead of expectations
- Staying authentic as an artist and a father
- Why listening to your kids matters
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Musician Travis Talbert joins The Imperfect Dads Podcast for a powerful conversation about grief, fatherhood, sobriety, faith, and finding purpose through life's hardest moments.
Travis opens up about the heartbreaking experience of losing a child as an infant and how that loss shaped him as a husband and father. He also shares what it's been like raising three children after that tragedy, why being present for his family matters more than ever, and how quitting alcohol changed his life.
Beyond parenting, we talk about Travis's work as a pedal steel guitarist, balancing music with family life, his children's educational experiences, and his evolving journey with religion, spirituality, curiosity, and critical thinking. It's an honest conversation about growth, resilience, and what it means to keep showing up for the people you love.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Losing a child as an infant and navigating grief
- Raising three children after loss
- Fatherhood and being present for your family
- Quitting alcohol and the impact of sobriety
- Travis's journey with religion and spirituality
- Critical thinking, curiosity, and personal growth
- Playing pedal steel guitar and performing while raising a family
- Navigating your kids' educational experiences
- Making the most of summertime with your children
If you enjoy conversations about fatherhood, grief, parenting, sobriety, music, faith, mental health, and personal growth, be sure to like, subscribe, and share this episode.
TravisTalbert #Fatherhood #ParentingPodcast #Grief #InfantLoss #Sobriety #Recovery #PedalSteel #Musician #Faith #Spirituality #MentalHealth #TheImperfectDadsPodcast
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On this episode we have on Ryan Dominguez from the band Tokyo Rose.
We talk about becoming a father through adoption, going from a music career to school to a teacher, how they got the band back together after 20 years, being a New York sports fan, going to baseball games with his son, what’s different making music as a teenager vs in your 40s, playing shows and reconnecting with fans, and how he found time to be creative and write new music.
Their new album Never Say Die comes out July 24. Make sure to follow their instagram tokyorosenj to find out information for where to buy the album and where to see them on tour.
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On this episode of The Imperfect Dads Podcast, Devon is joined by Cameron Conrad, better known online as Your Elder Emo Mom. Cameron is a creator in the Never A Phase Network, where she shares her love of emo, pop-punk, concerts, nostalgia, and the music that continues to shape generations of fans.
While Cameron is known for her music content, this conversation focuses on something even more personal: motherhood and the lasting impact of growing up with a father in recovery.
Devon has spoken with many dads about sobriety and the decision to get sober, but this is the first conversation from the perspective of a child who experienced life with a parent in recovery. Cameron shares how her dad's commitment to sobriety shaped her childhood, influenced her family, and continues to impact her life today. It's an encouraging reminder that recovery doesn't just transform one person—it can change an entire family for generations.
They also talk about raising two daughters with very different personalities, supporting kids through dance, continuing to attend concerts after becoming parents, finding a school that feels like the right fit, and how Cameron built a community through TikTok and Instagram by celebrating emo culture and motherhood.
Whether you're a parent, someone in recovery, an emo or pop-punk fan, or simply looking for an honest conversation about family, healing, and raising kids, this episode is for you.
In this episode:
- Growing up with a dad in recovery
- How sobriety impacts the entire family
- Motherhood and raising two daughters
- Parenting children with different personalities
- Supporting kids in dance and extracurricular activities
- Continuing to go to concerts after having children
- Emo and pop-punk culture
- The Never A Phase Network
- Building an audience on TikTok and Instagram
- Balancing content creation with family life
If you enjoyed this episode, follow The Imperfect Dads Podcast, leave a rating and review, and share it with another parent, someone in recovery, or an emo fan who would appreciate this conversation.
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On this episode of The Imperfect Dads Podcast, Devon sits down with Todd Millenacker, one half of the children's music duo Todd 'n' Tina, for a conversation about fatherhood, creativity, music, and building a meaningful life.
Todd shares how he balances a traditional career in logistics with his passion for writing and performing children's music. They discuss preparing kids for college, raising confident and creative children, finding stability while pursuing artistic passions, and how becoming a dad changed the way he approaches work and life.
The conversation also explores Todd's love of running ultra marathons, life in Minnesota, writing commercial jingles—including music for Little Caesars—and the story behind how Todd 'n' Tina was formed. He explains why lyric writing is his favorite part of songwriting, what makes children's music so rewarding, and why imaginative songs about dinosaurs continue to connect with kids.
Whether you're a parent, musician, songwriter, creative professional, or simply looking for an honest conversation about balancing family and creativity, you'll find something to enjoy in this episode.
Topics covered in this episode:
- Fatherhood and parenting
- Preparing kids for college
- Balancing a career with creative passions
- Children's music and songwriting
- Todd 'n' Tina
- Running ultra marathons
- Living in Minnesota
- Commercial jingle writing
- Little Caesars music
- Lyric writing and the creative process
- Music for kids
- Dinosaurs, imagination, and creativity
Audio Note: Due to a microphone issue before recording, portions of this episode were recorded using Todd's laptop microphone. You may notice occasional changes in audio quality, but the conversation was too good not to share. Thanks for listening and understanding!
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On this episode we have on tattoo artist Chipper Harbin who is based out of Nashville.
We talk about Nashville’s creative scene, how he chose his style of water color tattoos, realities of being a tattoo artist, having kids that are good students, teaching empathy and kindness, being intentional when with family, touring with bands, doing tattoos on tour buses, and a staying authentic.
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On this episode we have on Jonny Phillips.
Jonny has been the drummer for the band Limbeck for over 20 years, and currently works for National Addiction Specialists and hosts the podcast Breaking Down Addictions.
We talked about Jonny’s family wanting to move closer to water, being a fan of all Milwaukee teams, making sure he’s around for his family, playing shows and going out feels different when you have a kid, the daily rhythms he and his wife get to do with their kid, a love of golf, getting sober, what sobriety means to him, enjoying this phase of life, and how he started his podcast Breaking Down Addictions and the power of sharing your story.
This is episode 250 for me! AND HOLY CRAP THAT’S COOL.
I thought Jonny’s episode was a perfect example of what type of guests are on this podcast. I talk to a lot of dads who are involved in music, recovery, and can’t believe they have a family and get to live the life they have. So Jonny! Thanks for sharing your story, and thanks for being a good hang!
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On this episode we have on Joe Carr from The Dedicated Joe Podcast and Serenity Kids.
We talk about trying to motivate your kid to do something, being late diagnosed with autism, how that diagnosis and therapy have really helped him, male initiation rights, learning how to be the husband and dad your family needs, community around that journey, learning to regulate your emotions, the damage shame can do, reparenting yourself, shadow work,
I did an episode of Dedicated Joe you guys should go check out. And I want to say that Joe was pretty honest and open with his journey of how to become a version of himself that lives within his integrity. So Joe! Thanks for hanging out on a couple of calls and thanks for keeping it real.
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On this episode we have on David Reminick from Paper Mice and his new kids band DadJoke.
We talked about food, loving to cook, some of our favorite things to cook or eat, therapy, ADHD, learning to prioritize yourself, trying new things and challenging yourself, being nicer to yourself, what life lessons you teach your kids, what you unlearn when you become a parent, his time in Paper Mice and his experience make music for kids as DadJoke, and realizing you’ve added way too many layers to a kids song.
Make sure to go to dadjokemusic.com to find the music! DadJoke is weird music for weird kids and extremely creative, silly, and fun.
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On this episode we have on painter and artist Jennifer McCaffrey.
Jennifer and I have been friends since kindergarten! So she is a life long friend. If you have any life long friends, you know how much time goes by between talking to each other. When you have a podcast, you just make them be on the show to catch up about life.
But really, we talked about Jennifer getting ready to have a 4th child, buying snacks at COSTCO, knowing kids won’t eat some of the snacks of COSTCO, her love of space, how motherhood makes her deal with her perfectionism and people pleasing, how she started painting, decided to do painting full time and being comfortable with a career change!
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On this episode we have on Steve Soboslai from the bands Punchline, Blue of Colors, and the podcast A Band Called Punchline.
We talked about his time in Nashville, moving back to Pittsburgh, being an older dad, having a young kid, finding mental space to write songs, coffee shop adventures with kids, community in Pittsburg, navigating screen time, enjoying the simple moments of life, his band Punchline, and starting a podcast with with his band to talk about their experiences and DIY punk.
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On this episode we have on musician Annie Clements. You might know her from her time playing bass with Marren Morris, Sugarland, Jason Isbell, and The Highwomen to name a few.
We talked about how he family moved to Big Sky Montana, playing with Tuesday Night Radio Club, loving life out west and being outside more, when you can’t lose your voice because part of your job is singing but you’ve got to parent, her love of Harry Potter, reading books for Tonies for when she’s on the road, how her and her husband manage her time on the road, and stories from life with 2 kids.
Annie is a world class musician and bass player. And being able to talk to her about being a mom and wife more than her day job was is really appreciated. I really loved hearing how much the little moments of life mean to her and loving the phase of motherhood that she’s in.
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On this episode we have on musician Jeff Klemm who you may know for his kids music as Mr. Jeff or his other bands Diamon Kites or Maid Myriad.
We talked about guitar gear, songwriting, life with 3 kids, going from touring musician in his 20s to having kids, to changing careers to pre k teacher, to writing songs for pre kids, then becoming a full time kids musician. A lot of this discussion is talking about creativie energy and realizing the depth that exist in kids music. And the difference between playing for adults and kids. Make sure to check out jeffklemm.com to find his music and tour dates and new music.
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On this episode we have on Josh Caterer from Smoking Popes.
We talked about being an empty nester, feeling like there’s gotta be a better name instead of empty nester, reflecting on how fast time goes, driving a school bus, leading worship at churches, thoughts on his upcoming tour, and wanting to be around for defining the next phase of life with his wife.
Make sure to go to Smoking Popes Music . Com or their instagram smokingpopesmusic to find their tour dates and how to get tickets!
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On this episode we have on Chris and Steve from the band Further North.
We talked about life on tour, how their band feels like a brotherhood, Chris’ life with twins and journey with fertility, Chris’ day job with plumbing, Steve’s PHD in Boenhoffer, a detour into peaceful protest, planning on Steve not playing a show because of family commitment, and deep conversations in the van.
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On this episode we have on artist, designer, consultant Jon Chase.
We talked about his daughter getting into emo/hardcore music, going to shows with kids, going from a corporate job to self employed, being burnt out, learning mediation rituals, realizing you’re not fun when you’re stressed, his midlife crisis moment, thrifting for books, our shared love of music, former music connections making his kids think he’s a cool dad and how he helps companies as a consultant.
Also if you want to hook up Jon with some My Chemical Romance tickets this summer, it sounds like his daughter is eager to see them as many times as she can.
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On this episode we have on therapist and author Martina Nova.
We talked about having 2 kids, kids being almost out of diapers, being overwhelmed at a farmer’s market with 2 kids, nervous system regulation, why she focuses on nervous systems, curiosity in relationships, her work as a trauma therapist, and writing her book Same Page Parenting.
I really enjoyed her book Same Page Parenting. This book takes so many subjects that you encounter when you have kids and gives you a way to start conversations about it. She takes subjects like identity, intimacy, screen time, food, neurodivergence and talks about her relationship with it, resources to learn more about it, and then a list of questions to think about depending on the age and phase of life your kid is in. You can find a link to the book in the here.
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- On this episode we have on musician Thomas Csorba!
We talked life with 2 sons and expecting a daughter, mini van vs third row SUV, being mentally present for his kids, supporting his wife’s art career, balancing his business and creative mental spaces, recording new music, how he wrote his new album, the quiet moments of day to day life, a love of Wendell Barry poetry, and how he handles touring with family life.
Thomas’ new album Tender Country is out on May 22nd this year. It’s an album where he explores the quieter moments of every family life and his love and gratitude of them.
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On this episode we have on author and retired US Air Force Special Missions Aviator Anthony Dyer
We reflected on his daughter getting older, realizing how fast time goes, that every cliche has truth to it, his life after retirement, therapy, getting sober and learning to share his story.
Anthony recently wrote a book called Moon Child. It’s about his experience in the military and retiring and returning to civilian life. He discusses how he got sober and faced his demons before imploding his life. Anthony told me in this call that he wrote the book because he knew the journey of figuring out your identity after military service can be difficult and he wanted people to know they aren’t alone in their struggles.
You can find the book on amazon! Link is here
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On this episode we have on musician Josh Fiedler who you might know from his bands The Juliana Theory, Pack, or Lowrev.
We talked about Third Eye Blind’s self title being the perfect ending to an album, albums played in the van, being a dad to three kids, getting ready for a kid to go to college, working full time, choosing when to play shows, recording an album at home, releasing his first album as Lowrev, being the focal point of a band for the first time since high school, and how losing his dog made him write a song about it.
Josh’s album as Lowrev is called It’s Hard to Lie To Strangers and will be out on Equal Vision Records on June 26 this summer.
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On this episode we have on Keeth Apgar from the band Harmonica Pocket.
We talked about life in the Pacific Northwest, connecting with nature, playing music for kids, being inspired by how kids view the world, life with his son, going from pre school teacher to musician, loving the craft of writing songs, and embracing your mistakes as a parent.
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On this episodes we have on musician, producer, and guitarist for The Used Joey Bradford.
We talked about life in California, having 3 daughters, being cool with Disney princess life, how kids keep you humble, raising independent kids, transitioning from tour to home life, building a home studio, loving golf, family helping when he goes on tour, and how he and his wife support each other.
A lot of this episode is a genuine love of the life he’s building with his wife, and how they both get excited to support each following their dreams. And I really love the chance to share stories of people working to maintain a life they’ve always wanted.
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On this episode we have on Ryan Parrish who may from his time in bands like Hopesfall or Celebrity.
Ryan is a dad to two daughters and they adopted and biological sisters. Ryan shares the very emotional journey of going from never thinking he’d be a dad, to going through the adoption process, to becoming a dad, and then a couple years later getting the call that there was a sister on the way. So this is his first hand experience of all the ups and downs and joy that comes with the adoption process. And what an open adoption looks like, where you stay in contact with the biological parents.
We also talked about formula shortages in 2020, how kids force you to have perspective, how much being a dad means to him, getting laid off, finding more time to get an old band playing again.
His band Celebrity played a reunion show at The End on April 10th which sold out…so if you’re listening to this I hope you made it to that show and congrats on the show Ryan!
Find Ryan's bands accounts here:
@ ryanedwardparrish
@ celebrity.band
@ inparallelband
@ hopesfall
www.ryanedwardparrish.com
www.linkedin.com/in/ryanedwardparrish/
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On this episode we have on Jared Bowers with Midwest Friends Fest in Cincinnati area.
We talked about loving physical mediums over digital, how much space they take up, having too many books to read, having a teenager, valuing kindness and empathy, navigating social media, deconstruction, treating your kid like an adult, and being an older parent.
The Midwest Friends Fest is May 28th - 31st and tickets are on sale. Go to midwestfriendsfest.com to check out the bands and buy tickets
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On this episode we have on Shane and Mason from the band Turn Two.
They both have 1 kid under the age of 2. So a lot of this conversation is about the chaos, exhaustion and changes that come in the first year of a kids life. Like when your kid chokes on a chip and then you’re googling hand held vacuums to see if you need one around the house.
Mason’s daughter spent time in the NICU and we talked about the reality of when your daughter is born at 19 weeks instead of full term. And the story of being on the road and getting the call from his wife that he needed to get home. We also talk about their band Turn Two and how they formed and the pop punk scene in Philly and New England area.
But mostly a lot of this conversation is about the changes you make in your life when you have a newborn and the feelings of excitement, joy, exhaustion and pride.
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On this episode we have on Jake Snider from Minus the Bear.
We talked about when your kids are right and you’re wrong, learning to give yourself more grace, school and parenting during COVID, navigating school when your kids have ADHD, wondering what college would be like for them, mental health, Minus the Bear Taking a break, getting getting the band back together, being primary parent and focusing on family more, how he and his wife handle him being on tour, and reunion shows and opening for Jimmy Eat World.
Make sure to check out minusthebear.com to catch them on tour this falll.
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On this episode we have on author and podcast Jordan Ritter Conn.
Jordan recently wrote a book called American Men which came out on April 21st. And did a podcast series called Sonic Boom about the Seattle Sonics leaving Seattle.
We talked about when a 2 year old critiques your story telling ability, a shared love of story telling, wanting your kid to be kind, being excited to watch them learn about the world, being a sport writer for the Ringer, and the empathy required to be a journalist and tell people’s story.
Jordan’s book American men follows the story of 4 men and how they all experience masculinity. Jordan talked about how he wrote this book, what went into writing it, and why he thinks the exploration of masculinity is important for the current time.
Make sure to go to his website jordanritterconn.com to find his book and that link is in the show notes!
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On this episode we have on musician Andy Jackson. You may know Andy from his bands Hot Rod Circuit, Terrible Things, or Death In the Park.
We talked about moving from Alabama to Connecticut and being back in Alabama, working as an engineer with The B Side Studio and with TrimTab Brewing in Birmingham Alabama, having daughters, telling your kid happy birthday too early, life on the road, too much Taco Bell, making new music when the band lives out of state, and playing shows as Hot Rot Circuit this year.
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On this episode we have on Brian from Jet Fuel Artistry.
We talked about how kids keep you humble, teaching your kids to say truth but nicely, being Poppa Brian to his girlfriend’s twin daughters, having a son with autism, spending a lot of time at chuck e cheese with his son, post partum depression, depression, finding out his was bipolar and getting medicated correctly, going to therapy, mental health and his time in artist management and what started his journey with that.
Brian says multiple times in this episode if you’re a dad and you’re experiencing depression, or need someone to talk to about post partum life he’s here for you. You aren’t alone, it’s rarely talked about, and if you feel like you need help, it’s really important to know you aren’t alone in it.
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On this episode we have on Sid from the band The Emergency Exit. You also might have seen his videos on socials talking about being a Punk Rock Girl Dad and teaching his daughter about punk rock music.
We talked about letting her daughter play with his vinyl and guitars, how being a dad adds a layer of depth and love that’s hard to explain, horror movies, recording music, his love of star wars, and the story of how started posting videos of being a punk rock dad.
My favorite thing about Sid is how much of a normal guy he was. He seemed very “I’m a guy who plays punk rock, loves punk rock, and is gonna teach his kids punk rock, regardless of if this videos get watched or not.” SO it’s really cool to learn more about him and his life
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On this episode we have on Korby Lenker.
Korby is a musician, author, actor, podcaster, and created a TV show called Morse Code, so pretty much every creative thing you can do.
We talked about what being a parent teaches you about your own childhood, when quitting something opens up new doors for you, what Korby defines as success as a dad and creative, what rhythms he’s making to be creative, mental space when you don’t have the time to be creative, the importance of staying disciplined, having a studio in his back yard, going on midday walks with his wife and helping her with audition tapes at the end of the day.
Morse Code is a show an a podcast that goes along with themes of the show. You can find the pilot for the show on YouTube and the podcast where you find podcast. You can also go to korbylenker.com to find all the creative things he does, link is here !
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On this episode we have on musician Johnny Costello from The Band Perry.
We talked about life with a 2 year old, dedicating half of the tour bus to the 2 year old, how he joined The Band Perry, renovating a house, getting outside with kids, being present for his family even with a busy schedule, working on time management skills, scheduling time to be creative, learning how to play mandolin, and recording a new album with the Band Perry.
The Band Perry recently released Psychological and are working on their new era of music with producer Dan Huff. Make sure to follow them on socials or go to their website thebandperry.com to find tour dates and music release.
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On this episode we have on Kendelle and Rebekah with the Baby Pros Collective.
We talked about big families and vans, Rebekah being a nanny to Kendelle’s kids, moving from the Pacific Northwest to nashville, how they started a business together, difficulties in finding community, learning to let your kids be more independent as they get older, and Kendelle’s time as a doula, nanny and infant care specialist.
A lot of our conversation is about their business The Baby Pros Collective. They teach sleep training techniques, are with you for every step of the training, focus on postpartum support, and building community for new parents. They emphasized how they create plans for your specific situation and then are there to work with you.
If you are a new parent, or are about to be one, they offer on-line consultations and you don’t have to live in Tennessee to use their services!
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On this episode we have on Dawn Burns, better known as The Nashville Mom
We talk about our favorite things to do in Nashville, moving from Charleston to Nashville, our shared love of Parnassus book store, how she became The Nashville Mom on socials.and learning to parent teenagers.
A lot of our conversation is about social media and figuring out how make sure your child watches things that are age appropriate, helping them build community and understanding what socializing and community looks like for them.
A lot of that includes Teen accounts that Meta recently came out with and Dawn discusses what safeguards you can set up with a teen account. Also we talked about the importance of being a guide for your child as they learn about the world they’re entering into
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On this episode we have on Jesse Norell, better known as kids musician Riffin Griffin.
We talked about Jesse’s daughter having Down syndrome, his daughter having heart surgeries early in life, writing an album about that experience how his son helps him make and perform music, learning to adjust your expectations, support systems, being primary parent, and figuring out how you can best support your family.
Links for Riffin Griffin:
Email: RiffinGriffinMusic@gmail.com
Website: www.RiffinGriffin.com
YouTube: @riffingriffin6062
Instagram: @riffingriffinmusic
Facebook: RiffinGriffinMusic
TikTok: @riffingriffin
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On This episode we have on Justin Lansing from The Okee Dokee Brothers
We talk about Justin moving from Denver to Minnesota, back to Denver, getting remarried, married life with 2 young kids, never feeling like you’ve slept, learning how to be nicer when you feel like you’ve never slept, couples counseling and how healthy it is, life as a touring musician, and how he creates space to be creative.
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Okee Dokee Brother's Instagram here
All Okee Dokee Links here
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On this episode we have on Musician Cory Cullinan, also known as Dr Noize.
I met up with Cory as his studio out here and we discussed taking his daughters to the Grammy’s, his daughters going off to college, coaching his daughters in soccer, and learning how to motivate his kids based on their personalities.
A lot of this conversation is a deeply personal story about Cory’s upbringing. I asked him about what made him do kids music and he shared the story of his childhood. He grew up with a normal happy family life and then his brother got sick and died within 2 years, and a year later his dad committed suicide. Cory opened up to me about how that has guided the rest of his life. From trying to understand his dad’s decision to understanding his brother’s acceptance of illness. By performing for kids he honors his dad and brother before life fell apart.
So this episode has a lot to it. And I’m genuinely grateful for Cory’s trust in sharing his story.
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On this episode we have on musician, podcast, radio host and now author Bob Crawford. You probably know him from his decades of playing and touring with The Avett Brothers.
Bob’s first book America’s Founding Son John Quincy Adams from president to political maverick comes out on March 10th.
We talked about his life as a dad, how he’s always working on projects on the tour bus, having a daughter who has had brain cancer multiple times, the reality that come with that, his wife and son talking him into seeing scary movies. A lot of our converation is about his book and how he decided to write about John Quincy Adams. His love of researching, his excitement to tell this story, if founding fathers were good dads and writing a book for the first time. You can find his book wherever books are sold, and by going to his instagram bobcrawfordbass
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Find links to the many things Bob does here
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On this episode I have on therapist Jarrod Hoffman.
We talk about his life with 2 kids, working to become licensed as a therapist, balancing school work with fatherhood, his work with teenagers, and advice and tips for connecting with your kids as you get older!
Here's Jarrod's linkedin
And his newsletter
And his website!
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On this episode we have on musician Christopher lee Lewis from the band The Kinison
We talked about his kids learning to drive, both being from the midwest, coming to terms with your hometown, moving to California to play music, his current day job, getting the band back together, and playing their first show in 21 years at The Glass House on May 29th!
Chris' Facebook page click here
The Kinison Instagram page click here
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On this episode we have on Jon Hord from the Engaged Father Project
We talked about having a teenage daughter, social media as a parent, learning to be more intentional vulnerable, leaning into the hard seasons of parenting, and wanting to be a guide to your kids.
A lot of Jon’s story is switching careers to being a life coach. Jon runs the Engaged Father Project where he’s building a community of fathers and creating space for dads to talk about the hardships and joys of being a dad. He tells the story of the moment when he decided he needed to make changes in his life, and the joy he feels when his kids refer to “old dad” compared this current version of himself. Make sure to follow theengagedfatherproject on instagram if you’re looking for community!
Here's all of Jon's links:
Skool Community:
https://www.skool.com/the-engaged-father-project-9143/about?ref=e2688786b0094b4283ebc3cc22ab6eab
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/theengagedfatherproject/
TikTok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@theengagedfatherp?_r=1&_t=ZP-92u5zbFrOt5
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@TheEngagedFatherProject
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-hord
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheEngagedFatherProject
Website: https://TheEngagedFatherProject.com
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On this episode we have on Evan and Kevin from The Dumb Dads.
We talked about all having names that rhyme, having kids around the same age, rebranding middle school, how they started their account The Dumb Dads, keeping a family calendar, being stay at home parents, and when instagram takes down your videos.
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TikTok
Dumb Dad Podcast
Website
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On this episode we have on musician James Hall. James has played in bands such as The Pleasure Club, and the Ladies of….
James shared stories about growing up in Nashville, living in New Orleans, life on the road, ego and creativity, channeling a room when recording, having an an adult son, his son being a good kid, and lots of stories from his life!
Here's links for James:
The Ladies of... Instagram
The Ladies of... Links
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On this episode we have on musician and host of The Working Songwriter Podcast Joe Pug.
We talked about balancing podcasting, touring, and recording new music, appreciating this phase of parenting, coaching baseball, keeping the magic of holidays alive as kids get older, and prioritizing being around for his kids.
Links for Joe!
Website
Working Songwriter Instagram
Working Songwriter Spotify
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On this episode we have on musician Mike Mantione, who you might know from his band Five Eight
We discussed his life now that his kids are adults and out of the house, our shared love of the Athens Georgia music scene, creativity and AI, his openness to discuss mental health, balancing working a full time job being a dad a husband and trying to record music at the end of the day, how meditation has changed his life, and how he goes from work to family mode and wanting to be more present for his family.
Check out their website where you can find the documentary about their band on DVD and blue ray and they’ll be releasing a new album this year!
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On this episode we have on guitarist Stephane Wrembel
Stephane shares his insights on jazz, how he approaches playing guitar, the importance of learning music, the balance of parenting, discipline, and the importance of nurturing creativity in children, and cooking.
A lot of this conversation is about the concept of creativity and channeling the energy that came before you and learning how to respect and put your own spin on it. As well as Stephane teaching me more about jazz.
Stephane is currently on tour, so make sure to go to his website stephanewrembel.com to find his tour dates
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On this episode we have on Todd Bell, the bass player for Braid, Hey Mercedes and Fight Dice.
We talked about his life as a teacher, having a teenage daughter, living in Wisconsin, how he became a teacher, traveling to Japan to play a show and bringing the family along, how they plan shows when they all have day jobs, early years of Braid and Hey Mercedes, time touring with Jimmy Eat World, and being an older dad but staying young.
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ON this episode we have on drummer William Goldsmith. You may know him being in Sunny Day Real Estate, Assertion or The Foo Fighters.
We talk about his 3 kids, adventures around town with his younger kids, being full dad mode when not on tour, living in the pacific north west, leaving shows early cause you’re tired, therapy, martial arts, playing music with his kids, disappearing from music for 9 years, and lots of stories about being on tour and bands he’s played in.
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On this episode we have on author Marisa Burt.
We talked about being a mom to 6 kids, balancing time and intentionality with kids, over researching things, how she ended up in the pacific north west and how unique every kid can be.
A lot of our talk is about her new book she wrote with Kelsey Kramer McGinnis, The Myth of Good Christian Parenting How False Promises Betrayed a generation of evangelical families.
This book is a deep dive into Christian parenting some of you may have been raised on. Who wrote the books our parents read, the legacy of the people and the lasting effect of the teachings. Marissa and Kelsey do a great job with this book discussing the culture of communities while asking the question if the teachings are Biblical or not.
I think a lot of parenting is looking back at your childhood and deciding to repeat or change habits and patterns. I know a lot of people who had deconstructed, or were raised in a church environment and this book puts a lot of great words and language to feelings and realities I’ve experienced and I know other people have too.
If you’re interested in checking out the book you can find it anywhere books are sold, and on audible.
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On this episode we have on children’s author Bob Shea!
We talked about having ADHD, his son coming home for the holidays, the fun of having a teenager, his life as an author, his creative process and realities of having a creative career.
I think Bob’s books are hilarious and very creative. If you haven’t read any of them, check out Chez Bob, Who Wet My pants? Or The Scariest Book Ever.
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On this episode we have on Jeremy Houtsma from Safe In Sound podcast.
We talked trying to play guitar when you have kids, how YouTube has changed learning things, when your younger kids wants to do the same thing as your older kid, his life as a therapist, how being a therapist is different when it’s your own kids, taking the time to explain things to your kids, and his podcast safe in sound where he talks to musicians about mental health music.
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On this episode we have on lawyer Nonie Ferguson from Law Elevated in Park City Utah.
We talked about always finding half eaten kid snacks around the house, how she’s having a second kid any day now, how she’s preparing for her second kid, why she became a lawyer, moving to Utah, taking the bar twice, her time as a public defender, how she switched to family law, mental space with running her own business.
I also took the time to ask her if you are going through a divorce, or about to start co-parenting what advice she would give you and what community to build around you. I’ve had dads message me before asking similar questions, and I appreciate Nonie’s insight on the subject!
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On this episode we have on media and film composer Andrew Morgan Smith.
We talked about how he has 6 kids, family dynamics with that many kids, teaching your kids empathy and kindness, teaching your kids calming techniques when they have a panic attack, trying to keep friends as an adult, and his life as a film and media composer.
Andrew if you’re listening to this. I did take out like…pretty much all of our discussion of plug ins, walking around rooms and clapping to see how the room sounds, and gear. So if you want the unedited version and a bonus episode of 20 minutes of Andrew and I just talking about really in depth audio and recording techniques…you probably don’t. Appreciate relating to you though on caring about details that pretty much no one notices or cares about.
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On this episode we have on author Patton Dodd.
We talked about his kids getting older and now being a plane flight away, life in Texas, and his day job helping families. Most of this conversation was about his new book The Father you Get. Patton had a difficult relationship with his dad. His dad made his family move a lot, burned a lot of bridges, and Patton wrote this book about their relationship. Patton was pretty honest about the journey of trying to learn about his father when he distanced himself from him for so long. I also talked to Patton about the toll writing a book like this took on him, and the exhaustion of doing the audio book.
The conversation isn’t all heavy because there’s life lessons he learned about fatherhood from this journey. But I really appreciate Patton letting me into his mental space to discuss a book he never thought he’d write.
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On this episode we have on author, lawyer, and therapist Lauren Tetenbaum
We talk about kids crafting, being a cool mom, having the best snacks at your house, how she became a lawyer, social worker, and advocate for women, writing her book, what it’s like being on a book tour with family at home, and trying to answer the question what the ef is menopause.
Her new book is called Millennial Menopause: preparing for perimenopause, menopause and life’s next period. And it has a chapter helping you undertake phase of life your partner is about to enter into. I do recommend this book if you have a partner or wife, because it pretty much just tell you to be more empathetic and nicer as their body changes. And that’s always a good thing to be told.
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On this episode we have on Randy James from the band Hopeful.
We talked about his journey with fertility and having 3 kids, having a band centered around hope and faith, starting a music career in his 30s, being from a music family, how he wants to be present for his family, getting older and getting healthier.
I got a real sense of gratitude from Randy in this call and excitement for life. And that felt really cool to tap into on a call. He’s making music, he’s a dad, and he seems like he’s entering into a chapter of life where he’s in disbelief this is his life.
His band Hopeful just recorded a new album, but they don’t have a release date set yet. But still make sure to find their music on all streaming platforms and give it a listen!
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On this episode we have on Matt Pryor who you might know from The Get Up Kids, The New Amsterdams, The Terrible Twos, or playing under his own name.
We talked about his time podcasting, his old podcast Nothing to Write Home About, story arcs and conflict in kid entertainment, his experience making kids music, food, his sense of humor, thoughts on songwriting, his new album, getting sober, kickstarter campaigns, promoting yourself and having kids who are now adults.
Matt’s new album The Salton Sea is available on all streaming services, he’s about go on tour with his kids band opening for him, and you can also go to mattpryorandthesaltonsea.com to find the album and tour dates.
This was my 200th episode doing this podcast! I’ve listened to Matt’s music career since I first heard The Get Up Kids in like 2000. To say that Matt doing an episode and talking to me is surreal is an understatement. It’s really cool to do this podcast and talk to people about every day life and get this perspective on their life. If you’ve been here since episode 1, or just found us, thank you!
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On this episode we have on musician Tony Kamel.
I talked to Tony about expecting his second kid in 2026, life a musician, having a painting business, mental health, and activities he likes to do with his daughter.
A big part of this conversation was talking about the stress and anxiety of figuring out how to make sure your wife feels supported, but also you’re financially secure and trying to be present for your family. Tony was really honest about the tension of wanting to get out on the road and play shows, but also not miss moments with his kids.
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On this episode we have on comedian Mal Hall.
We talked about the chaos of having three kids, traveling across the country as a stand up comedian, business realities of being a comedian, making a lot of pizza and doing a pop up pizza business during the pandemic, cooking with your kids, growing up poor, and what he does to help around the house when in town.
Mal Hall has a new family friendly comedy special called What Are We Doing Today? It’s him telling stories about his life as a parent, like Costco trips, things your parents told you as a kid, and all the things. You can find it on YouTube, or by going to malhalltv.com. Make sure to check his website for tour dates and see when he’s coming to a town hear you
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- On this episode we talk to touring drummer Mark Stepro. Mark is the current touring drummer for the Wallflowers and has also played with Ben Kweller.
We talked about both being German and from the midwest, reflections on his son turning 10, talking to your kids about darkness in the world while also wanting them to stay a kid, generational parenting differences, how he stays connected while on tour, learning to set boundaries as a musician, doing family admin on a tour bus, and being present for his family.
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On this episode we have on drummer Mike Robinson. Mike is currently the touring drummer for the band Say Anything and has a podcast called Food on Tour where bands talk about their favorite places to eat while on tour.
Mike talked about his son loves playing drums with him, how difficult working in the creative industry can be, his excitement to play with Max Bemis, letting his son go to sound check for bands, his son thinking he knows all the cool drummers, and the reality of having so much of his identity in being a touring musician while wanting to be home for his family.
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On this episode we have on Allan Shedlin from Daddying Film Festival.
How I found Allan was kind cool. An account called Daddying Film Festival start following us on instagram and I noticed it was a film festival about fatherhood and encouraging people to make videos about fatherhood so I thought I’d reach out to them to see if they wanted to talk about it on the podcast!
Then I was introduced to Allan and found out he’s been an advocate for film and fatherhood his entire career, his articles have been featured in the New York Times, he’s sat on presidential forums to talk about fatherhood, and coined the term Daddying to make being a dad a verb.
For this conversation we talked about his journey with fatherhood, from being a teacher, to leading schools, conducting interviews with dads to learn about their lives, writing a book, being a dad, being a grandpa, and a lot of the life lessons he’s learned about fatherhood along the way.
Make sure to go to daddyingfilmfestival.com the learn about the rules for submission for films and all the organization does!
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This episode’s guest is Rob Reider the executive director of the Sad Dads Club. The Sad Dads Club helps bereaved fathers navigate life after the loss of a child.
This episode discovers child loss and the darkness that comes after it. The Sad Dads Club exists to create community for dads after such a huge loss.
Rob and I talked about his love of music and his time in a band and the do it yourself punk scene, his experience with having a stillbirth, going through IVF, and having a second kid. Rob shared stories of how this group gives men a life line when they’re surrounded by so much darkness.
I really respect and believe in what Rob is doing. He’s leaning into meeting men where they are when they are isolated and making sure they feel seen and have space to discuss their lives. Rob has hard conversations with men all the time about their darkest moments, and the love and light he carries is really inspiring.
If you or a dad you know has experienced child loss at any point in their fatherhood journey, please let them know about Sad Dads Club. You can go to their website saddadsclub.org or follow them on instagram sad.dads.club
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On this episode we have on Kaylee and Mikey from the kids band Bug Friend.
They recently released an album called Alphabops where they made a song for every letter of the alphabet in all styles of music! You can find it anywhere you stream music.
This interview was really fun, Kaylee and Mikey have a very similar sense of humor as I do and it was really easy to talk to them. We talked about having 2 kids, mini van decisions, being considered a geriatric parent, getting married during COVD, Kaylee’s job as an event planner, the story of Kaylee performing all of Tapestry by Carol King as a concert and the difference between performing kids music and other music.
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On this episode we have on Stephanie Mayers from Mayers Consulting.
Stephanie is a publicist that focuses on family entrainment and music. She’s been the connection point for a lot of guests I’ve had on this year including Mega Ran, Justin Roberts, Go Banana Go and Bug Friend! After talking to her so much about her clients I thought it’d be great to have her on the podcast!
For Stephanie’s life we talked about deciding when to let your kids have a phone, making family horror movies, and remembering her mom who passed away recently. For her career we spent talked about how much family music has evolved since she started working in the industry, how she chooses the musicians she represents, realities of being a publicists, and how it takes up her mental space.
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On this episode we have on Chad Cochran.
I know who Chad is because of his photography of musicians I listen to. It was really cool to do a call with Chad and realize that’s a side hobby he loves but not his full time job!
On this episode we talked about almost being an empty nester, having adult kids, his love of photography, being published in rolling stone, going to concerts with his kids, his journey with therapy, normalizing the conversation about mental health, being diagnosed late in life with ADHD, and our shared love of music and parenting.
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In this episode we have on Chris Miller from The Mechanics Garage.
Chris has a platform where he normalizes talking to men about generational trauma. We talked about being born with a blueprint and trying to understand what you were born into, seeing what changes you can make, therapy, and ultimately what steps you can take to be more present for your family. Chris was really easy to get along with and it was great to talk to someone who is hoping to normalize men looking inward to become better for their families.
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On this episode of have on musician Will Ettante
We talked about having kids birthdays close together, Halloween traditions, moving from Colorado to Chicago, trying to get your kids outside more, kids and public transit, encouraging independence for your kids, teaching your kids how to problem solve, and his music focusing on the phase of life he’s in. Such as complaining about overpriced kids menu items.
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On this episode we have on Troy Fink. Troy is a pastor and CEO of Gammit Tech. A company creating potty training solutions.
A lot of this conversation is about themes we both believe in about fatherhood. Acknowledging what you’re good at it, being okay with what you’re bad at, being aware of what life you’re building, and how faith intertwines with it all. Especially the discussion of being aware if what you’re building is just for yourself, or to serve the people around you.
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On this episode we have on Quentin Hafner from Black Belt Husbands.
Quentin is a a licensed therapist based out of California. We talked about his time in Nashville and moving back to California, taking risk as an adult, committing to decisions, his love of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and how he incorporates that into his practice, letting men know how therapy helps them, how men can be more present for their family, the endless journey of self discovery. Make sure to follow Quentin’s instagram, which is linked on our account, where he posts tips and advice for men to become the person they want to be.
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On this episode we have on the author of the kids books Duck and Moose, Kirk Reedstrom.
We talked about his career path and how he became a children’s author, how he developed the characters of Duck and Moose, how a hand injury made him draw differently, his love of music and playing bass, how he sees himself in both Duck and Moose, getting book deal with Disney Hyperion and how that came to be, his love of pop culture, his day job, and how he challenges himself creatively.
I genuinely enjoy reading the Duck and Moose books with my kids and am really grateful Kirk took the time to do a call with me! The 4th duck and moose book, Moose’s Bad Hair Day came out this year and you can request at your library or find at barnes and noble and online. Make sure to check out kirks’ website kirkreedstrom.com to find where you can buy the book.
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On this episode we have on musician Jillian Jacqueline.
I’ve done tons of calls with touring musicians who are dads, and interviewed moms before on this podcast, but Jillian is the first touring musician mom I’ve done an interview with! And for that I’m really appreciative of her taking the time to do a call with me!
With Jillian we discussed the sacrifices you make as a parent, redefining your creativity, how differently you view your time when you become a parent, how many things she feels like she’s still figuring out, her love of doing every day life things with her husband, and her new album MotherDaughterSister Wife.
Her new album was released on October 17th and you can find it wherever you stream music, or go buy it on her website!
Jillian also works with Family Alliance in Music, or FAM. And since we have so many people on who are musician and part of that community I want to take the time to promote FAM as well.
FAM is an organization providing advocacy, education and financial support to parents and caretakers in the music industry. They want to create an industry where those caring for a family and pursuing a career in the music industry can thrive.
You can learn more about FAM at familyallianceinmusic.org or follow them on Instagram at @familyallianceinmusic
FAM is committed to creating a music industry where professional success and family well-being coexist. They are thrilled to announce our second $25,000 grant! This grant will support music industry professionals navigating the challenges of family life. We thank the team at EqualizeHer for making this grant possible. The $25,000 grant will be awarded to an individual seeking assistance in one of the following categories:
- Fertility Assistance: For those pursuing parenthood through fertility treatments.
- Needs-Based Grants: For live touring professionals facing financial hardship due to family demands.
- Family Caregiving Assistance: For those balancing their careers with caring for a loved one.
- Small Business Benefits: For small music businesses looking to provide employee benefits that support family needs.
Application Dates: 10/15 - 12/1
If you’re a musician make sure to go check the application process for the grant and go to their website or instagram to find out more.
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On this episode of have on Justin Hammond owner of Let’s Get moving in Nashville.
We talked about his Business Let’s Get Moving and helping seniors with downsizing logistics, having a background focused on social work with geriatrics, owning the company with wife and getting back into work mode after kids go to bed, his wife staying home with the kids, loving older shows and movies like Winnie the Pooh, how he filled his time when his wife took the kids back home to visit family, and how to be present for his family.
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On this episode we have on Tim Scott.
Tim has a really unique story as a dad. He fell in love with his wife when she was in America, and then she moved back to Mexico while pregnant with their first child. He spent years working and sending them money to support them as he took care of his sick mother in America. He then didn’t have the money to fly or drive down to see them, so he walked on the road for months to see his newborn.
Tim now lives in Mexico with his family and is expecting a new child, who will be born this month. Tim goes into detail about his journey, his excitement about his new child, and his appreciation to be around for the little moments.
Tim wrote a book about his experience called Stumbling in the Dark Looking for the Light switch. You can find it on Amazon if you want to read more about his story.
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On this episode we have on Austin Marshall. He works as an artist manager at Starstruck Entertainment, and is married to musician Maggie Rose.
We talked about life with a 20 week old, touring with a baby, finding out they were pregnant and Grammy nominated in the same year, getting back to work after having a kid, being excited about nesting, Moms on Call Schedule saving his sanity and the happiness he finds in the little moments of being a dad.
I got connected with Austin through Family Alliance in Music, also known as FAM. The work that FAM does and Austin and Maggie’s support of the organization was a big part of this conversation.
FAM is an organization providing advocacy, education and financial support to parents and caretakers in the music industry. They want to create an industry where those caring for a family and pursuing a career in the music industry can thrive.
You can learn more about FAM at familyallianceinmusic.org or follow them on Instagram at @familyallianceinmusic
FAM is committed to creating a music industry where professional success and family well-being coexist. They are thrilled to announce a second $25,000 grant! This grant will support music industry professionals navigating the challenges of family life. A big thanks to the team at EqualizeHer for making this grant possible. The $25,000 grant will be awarded to an individual seeking assistance in one of the following categories:
- Fertility Assistance: For those pursuing parenthood through fertility treatments.
- Needs-Based Grants: For live touring professionals facing financial hardship due to family demands.
- Family Caregiving Assistance: For those balancing their careers with caring for a loved one.
- Small Business Benefits: For small music businesses looking to provide employee benefits that support family needs.
The application dates are 10/15 - 12/1. Go to their website or follow their instagram to find the application link and information!
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On this episode we have on BJ Barham from the band American Aquarium
BJ gave lots of stories about growing up and how he was raised and what changes he’s making in his parenting style for his daughter. For example, they give a lot of space for his daughter to express and explain herself and they see her carry that confidence of knowing she’s listened to into the classroom and the world. We talked about how he started to get that respect from his parents in high school and how that changed him. We also discussed how having your kid travel the world with you teaches them, our mutual love of National Parks, almost completing his goal to see every national park with his family, and life on tour.
BJ is a full time musician who is either touring, making albums, spending time with family, or running for political office in Wendell North Carolina. So BJ, thank you a ton for doing a call with me on one of your off days.
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On this episode we have on Terry Clark from the band Carbon Leaf
We talked about baking with kids, meal prepping for his family before going on tour, prepping for a fall tour, kid with technology, encouraging his kids to stop watching people do things and try it themselves, and life in the music business world.
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On this episode we have on Jason hollis. Jason is a visual artist, entrepreneur, music producer, trailblazer, and now the owner of one of Nashville’s historic and legendary music venues, formerly known asDouglas Corner, and now The Eighth Room.In this episode we talk about his love of Oasis and the role of rock stars in culture, how he feels about his daughter going to college, his daughter’s love of true crime podcast, our love of the music and history of Nashville and wanting to preserve it, owning The Eighth Room, how music connects his family and stories from raising a kid while working in the music industry.
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On this episode we have on Jason Pipkin. Jason is a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling who sees clients virtually and in-person in Tennessee!
I asked Jason to talk about postpartum depression in men. But before that I wanted to learn more about his life. We talked about his time as a touring musician in the Lone Bellow, his decision to go back to school, his experience being a stay at home parent, the struggle to find community when you become a dad, and a lot of discussion on what happens to your identity and mental state when you first become a dad. If you’re interested in talking to Jason for counseling, follow his instagram at gooheartmentalhealth
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On this episode we have on musician Chris Broach who you might know from the bands Braid, Sunset, or The Firebird Band.
I talked to Chris at the end of the summer. Chris has 3 kids like I do, and we both were at the end of a summer entertaining 3 kids. Which if you’ve ever been the primary parent during the summer for your kid, by the time you get to August it’s a whole different world.
We talked about trying to manage screen time for your kids, stress of moving when you have kids, simplifying your plans for kids during the summer, how becoming a dad changed him, getting sober, teaching production, trying to find the energy to be creative at the end of the day, his partnership with his wife, time touring with Braid, making new friends as you get older , and his goal to always be better for his kids.
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On this episode we have on Raheem Jarbo, better known as Mega Ran.
We talked about his life as a digital content creator, his experience as a foster parent, the process of adopting his son, the nerves around adopting his son, his love of wrestling and video games, creating music for kids, writing ska songs, and touring.
Make sure to check out his new album Buddy’s Magic Treehouse wherever you listen to music!
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On this episode we have musician Justin Roberts!
We talked about learning about baseball because his son loves baseball, his experience as an older dad, how he ended up in Chicago, life in Chicago, using experiences with his son in his songs, listening to music on vinyl, some stories behind songs on his new album Brainfreeze and his process for recording music.
Make sure to check out his new album Brainfreeze wherever you find your music
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On this episode we have on musician Devin Shelton who you might know from the band Emery.
We talk about life with 3 kids and how different their personalities are, coming from a big family, taking a break from Emery when he started having kids, understanding his parents and making changes to his parenting, always having creative ideas in his head, his partnership with his wife while on tour, band life in the van and green rooms, and our love of early 2000s bands.
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On this episode we have musician Dave Elkins from the band Mae.
We talked about being a single father, how he prioritizes his daughter, how therapy has helped him, how his dad influenced him as a father, life on tour, writing his first album since becoming a father, co-parenting, and touring the album the Everglow now that it’s been out for 20 years.
I appreciate Dave’s time for a call, and he was extremely eager to talk about how much he cares about being a dad and how much it’s made him reflect and grow as a person. We jump right into discussing his relationship with his dad and the complexity of it, and I appreciate his vulnerability and honesty.
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On this episode we have on Kolton Moore from the band Kolton Moore and the Clever Few
We talked about living in Texas, maintaining a garden when not on tour, his love of hunting and being outside, spending time fishing with his daughter over screen time, his new album A Place that I call home and how fatherhood and maturing influences his music.
Make sure to check out his new album A place that I call home when it comes out on September 26
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On this episode we have on musician Ben Nichols, who you may know from his solo career or being the frontman for the band Lucero.
We talked about getting married and moving from Tennessee to Ohio, life in a smaller town, how he helps out around the house when not on tour, his journey to becoming a dad, and his step daughter helping him make an album during the pandemic.
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On this episode we have on Brian Wecht from the bands Go Banana Go, Ninja Sex Party and podcast Leighton Night.
We talked about Go Banana Go’s new album Slippery When Peeled, pretending to charge his daughter rent, his daughter wanting to be in his bands, how he went from being an academic to being in Ninja Sex Party, having a kid in the United Kingdom, and things we both thought were normal growing up and realized weren’t.
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On this episode we have on musician and producer Jim Roach from Go Banana Go
We talked about being a homebody, having wives that encourage us to get out of the house more, getting comfortable with saying no, his kids getting more into sports, differences between living in California and Tennessee, living away from family, date nights, how he got involved with comedy, making Go Banana Go’s new album Slippery When peeled, and how the band energized Jim’s creativity.
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On this episode Justin and Devon talk about Justin's decision to leave the podcast.
We started this podcast as The Nashville Dads in 2022 after both having new kids in 2021. We started doing in person interviews in 2023 and went from 2 dads hanging out, to us learning about dad's stories and sharing them. In 2024 Devon moved to Denver and Justin moved to Murfreesboro and had his second child. This podcast went from an in person podcast to remote.
Back in May of 2025 Justin decided to take a break from recording episodes because the combination of work, being a dad, being a husband and trying to hold it all together left him spread too thin. We decided we'd check back in August and see what we should do moving forward.
Justin informed me that at this point in time he needs to prioritize his family and job and he doesn't have the mental space to do a podcast anymore. Also with switching to remote interviews, it feels different compared to meeting up in person to record.
I plan to keep this podcast going, keeping the name and the focus on curiosity and giving dads a space to talk about their lives. I don't plan on finding a new co-host because that wouldn't feel right to me. Dad Walks are still happening in Nashville and our friend Evan is doing a great job finding ways to get dads to connect in the Nashville area.
This podcast wouldn't exist without Justin. We wouldn't have known something like this could be possible when we started it. We wanted to start this because we wanted dads to know they aren't alone and they're worth listening to. That has always been the goal of this podcast, and Justin leaving the podcast means now I have to call Justin to get a pep talk to keep on doing the episode instead of you guys hearing him say it in the middle of the episode.
Justin. I have no idea if you ever look at the show notes, because I'm pretty sure you don't listen to any of the episodes because you always hated the sound of your own voice. Thanks for encouraging me to start this journey of a podcast and encouraging me to keep it going. Best of luck man. I'll keep your seat warm for ya.
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On this episode we have on Clay Garrett from Campfire Gentleman
We talked about his life as a graphic designer, how he started Campfire Gentleman, what he does to maintain male friendships, learning from his dad, and trying to not make life dramatic because it’s hard enough as it is.
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On this episode we have the executive chef of Audrey’s in Nashville, Samuel Jett
We talked about moving to the suburbs and having community, having too many snacks around the house, needing to lose weight from eating all those snacks, moving a lot when Sam was a kid, moving from Charleston to Nashville, his relationship with Sean Brock, his role as executive chef at Audrey’s, his respect for farmers in Nashville, maintaining a garden, memories of his grandparent’s garden, challenges of running a restaurant, how he prioritizes spending time with his daughters on his days off, and how he remembers doing chores and errands with his dad as much as vacations.
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On this episode we have on author Randy Lyman
This conversation is a lot of discussion of ego, being in tune with your emotions, talking to younger versions of yourself, shadow work, and Randy’s new book the Third Element which discusses a lot of these topics.
This was really fun to have this conversation because I love discussing the energy and inertia of every day life and how you can be more in tune with yourself and understand yourself better. And most importantly, figure out how to show yourself more love and understanding of who you are
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On this episode we have on Val and Blake Hudson with The Family Sleep Coach.
We talked about how they had twins and decided to have another kid, why we all prefer an SUV to a minivan, how Val started The Family Sleep Coach, and how much sanity that brought to their life with having little kids and Blake going back to school.
Val is a certified sleep consultant. She offers services for establishing sleep habits for babies up to 12 weeks. Make sure to go to her website thefamilysleepcoach.com and set up a discovery phone call with her if you’re having issues with establishing a sleep rhythm with your baby!
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On this episode we have on Derry deBorja from the 400 Unit.
We talked about his life as a step dad, teenagers and smartphones, why he gave up drinking, and about his marriage starting in 2020 and how not being on the road helped his relationships.
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On this episode we have on Josiah Holland!
We talk about raising twins, issues with fertility and miscarriages before having the twins, his transition from musician to being a teacher, making sure kids develop their own identity, discussing Richard Rohr and Greg Boyle, and Josiah’s belief in humanity.
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On this episode we have on Matt Ragland. Matt has a YouTube channel, a podcast, and a newsletter focused on productivity and building habits.
We talk about being a Florida sports fan, taking his son to a national championship game, getting a bigger car for all his kids, learning all his kids personalities, their move from Nashville to Florida, and figuring out your priorities as a parent.
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In this episode we have on Steve Younes of Surfin' Bird Hot Chicken
We talked about our shared love of comedians, being over the top for the sake of humor, how he started his hot chicken seasoning business, stories of his divorced, his ex wife passing away and getting remarried, and the life he’s building for his daughter.
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On this episode we have on Derek Webb. Derek Webb is a musician you may know from his solo career or his time in Caedmon's Call.
We talk about Derek’s childhood and time in college, accessibility to music and art, how our kids have so many options for careers, drag queens, emphasizing kindness to your kids, learning how to know yourself and be constantly learning.
Derek released Survivor Songs this year and is currently on tour. Make sure to go to derekwebb.com to find his tour dates and to listen to his music!
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On this episode we have on Brandon Carswell from the podcast WorkTapes
We talk about how he started WorkTapes, a podcast talking to song writers about their writing process, challenges of kids in school during Covid, how he approaches co-parenting, and navigating social media for his sons.
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On this episode we have on Jim Suptic. Jim Suptic is the lead guitarist for The Get Up Kids and also is the frontman for Blackpool Lights and is the Director of Operations for the non profit Steps of Faith.
We talked about our his daughters learning to drive, our first cars, having a daughter going to college and high school next year, stories about what jobs he worked when not touring, how he ended up working with Steps of Faith, and what he’s learned about advocating for amputee needs, and his love of British music and Kansas City sports.
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On this episode we have on Robb Laffoon. Robb hosts the podcasts Emo Kids Anonymous and spends a lot of time on TikTok talking about early 2000s music.
We talked about life with his autistic son, his diva daughter, being a Chargers fan, how early 2000s music changed our lives, his podcast Emo Kids Anonymous, and Robb shares the story of when he flipped his car and got a DUI and all the thoughts that went through his head.
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On this episode we have on Steve Lamos. Steve is a professor at Colorado University in Boulder, but is more known for being the drummer in the band American Football.
We talked about his time as a professor, the challenges of higher education, what we both valued from our college experience, his kids and screen time, his kids playing music, balancing being a professor parent and musician and how music has inspired us in our lives.
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On this episode we have on author and former LAPD officer Jeff Wenninger.
We talked about his life as an older dad, being a single dad, moving from LA back to Ohio, traveling with his son, his time as an officer including working with schools, how he wrote his new book, differences from when he was a kid to current times, and how writing his book made him feel more connected to his parents.
Jeff wrote a book about called On Thin Ice where he examines the realities of policing and his suggestions on thoughtful and accountable law enforcement practices. There’s not currently a release date for the book, but you can find out more information if you go to jeffwenninger.com or onthinicebook.com
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On this episode we have on Justin’s friends Tyler and Anthony.
We talk about Tyler and Justin met, getting a vasectomy, Anthony having 5 kids, Tyler tells his birth story and experience with depression and addictions, the struggle and need to keep male friendships, and exhaustion of going from 1 kid to 2 kids.
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On this episode we have on Nate Feathers who runs the instagram account Dads Don’t Babysit.
We talk about when he used to work in roofing and how that led to him to Nashville,, being a dad to 6 kids, how he started Dads Don’t Babysit, how dads are going above the social expectations of being a dad, raising kids in a digital age, his oldest going off to college, and all the different personalities of his kids.
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On this episode we have on Chad Gamble who plays drums in Jason Isbell’s band the 400 unit.
We talked about his daughter going to college, how we both don’t use our college degrees, early days of playing with Jason Isbell, being aware of what type of dad you’re being, and his life on tour.
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On this episode we have on Will Johnson. Will Johnson is the lead singer of the bands Centro-matic and South San Gabriel, and has played in the touring bands of Monster of Folk, Overseas and is current in Jason Isbell’s touring band the 400 unit. He is also a painter and author.
We talked about managing screen time with your kids, taking the family on hikes, Will shares stories about his own childhood, our mutual love of having a soccer game on in the background on the weekends, the adjustment period when he gets home after being on the road, and the challenge of figuring out how to recharge. Make sure to check out Will’s new album Diamond City wherever you listen to your music.
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On this episode we have on Evan Alini. Evan was our first guest ever on the podcast and is a great friend of ours! He helps us out with The Nashville Dad walks and organizing dad community in Nashville including dad walks.
We talk about having a second kid with IVF, his experience with IVF, being an older dad and movement, and all he does with the Nashville Dad Walks
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For this episodes we decided to do something in honor of Fathers’ day! This episode is about taking your kids to their first sporting events and making traditions out of it.
We have on Bennett Piispanen and father and son Dennis and Tyler Glaser. Everyone on this call including Justin are Cincinnati reds fans. Bennett talks about taking his oldest to a reds game and now making it a tradition. Tyler talks about taking his baby to a reds game this year. Dennis talks about taking Tyler to a reds game when he was 3 weeks old and how he used season tickets for time to hang out with his sons. This episode was a lot of fun…but probably even more fun if you’re from Cincinnati. Happy Father’s Day everyone!
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On this episode we have on Joel King from the Wild Feathers.
We talked about sports and his love of baseball and his son playing baseball, people who say having a dog is similar to having a kid, playing music with his son, reflect on who we were in high school, how we discovered new music when you were a kid, his life on tour, his life as a studio musician, and trying to watch shows with your wife at the end of the day.
In the middle of this episode Justin and to cut out because his kid threw up and he went downstairs to help out. And we wanted to leave that in the episode because it’s such a realistic moment of being a dad. Sometimes you hope you get to hang out with friends and then life happens. And so much of this podcast is about real parenting moments it felt wrong to leave it out!
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On this episode we have on Taylor Burns. Taylor plays guitar an sings in the Wild Feathers
In this episode we talk about his experience being a step dad, Dallas area sports , trying to have a kid with IVF, life on tour, our time in high school, and trying to get your teenager to talk to you.
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On this episode we have on Dean Wegner of Authentically American. Dean is a veteran and runs an apparel company focused on making everything in America.
We talked about his time at West Point, his time as a ranger, how that high performance and lack of sleep prepared him to be a dad and an entrepreneur, having young kids while working, and a lot about the apparel industry and his drive to create more jobs in America.
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On this episode we have on Dane Poppin. Dane plays bass and has played with bands like A Static Lullaby, Dashboard Confessional, Jesse Jane Decker, Caroline Jones, A Day to Remember and is currently on tour with The Fray.
We talked about family calendars, going to shows just for the headliners, how he moved to Tennessee, 2 year olds being helping around the house, protecting your kids curious spirit, having a record collection with a little kid, beards and newborns, and staying connected with his family on tour. A lot of this conversation was Dane talking about being appreciative and encouraging his son’s spirit and being in tune with knowing everything moves quickly when you have kids
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Hey everyone! May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental health for dads is a subject that comes up in a good majority of our episodes. When I was editing and listening through episodes I felt like releasing this episode earlier in our rotation for Mental Health Awareness month made a lot of sense.
This episode is with Mitchell Osmond of Dad Nation. Mitchell shares his story about how as a dad and husband he reached a point where he felt like he was living a life he wasn’t proud of. He talked to us about how he changed his habits and routines and how he now coaches dads on how to be more the person they want to be. In this episode Mitchell talks about the lows he felt when he was at rock bottom, and Justin talks about his struggles with going from 1 kid to 2 kids and all the roles you have to be in fatherhood. Mitchell also mentions that if you reach out to his company for coaching to make sure to mention that you heard about him on this podcast.
We will say over and over again that one of the points of this podcast is to let dads know they aren’t alone. Fatherhood makes you look in the mirror and a lot of us don’t like what we see when we do. We really hope if that’s your story, you know you’re not alone. There are lots of other dads just like you trying other figure out how to become the dad they want to be. And if you feel alone talk to a friend, or send us a message. Fatherhood can feel very isolating, but you aren’t alone. You’re never alone. And with that said, we hope you enjoy the episode.
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On this episode we have on Dan Layus. Dan is a musician who creates music under the name Augustana.
We talked to Dan about being a dad to 4 kids, having his oldest go to college, how he helps around the house when home, how quiet hotel rooms can seem, the different anxieity of having kids in his 20s versus his 30s, how he feels like a late bloomer, the energy behind his last album, and creativity.
When we reached out to Dan we were still under the name The Nashville dads and told him we’d be switching to the imperfect dads. We talked a bit about creating something under different names and the journey of figuring out what name represents you the best.
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On this episode we have on Barnabas Piper. Barnabas is an assistant pastor at Immanuel Church in Nashville.
We talked about having uncommon first names, his former life in publishing, his oldest daughter going to college, our college experiences, having a baby in your 40s, hoping your kids actually listen to you, the book Anxious Generation, what childhood we want to give to our kids, kids eating habits, how he became a pastor, and learning when you need to recharge and take a break.
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On this episode we have on Caleb Lindsey. Caleb is the owner and head strength coach at Hybrid Strength gym in Murfreesboro Tennessee.
We talked about his wife needing multiple eye surgeries when their daughter was born, how much of the early years of a kid you can’t predict, how competitive his daughter is and how smart his daughter is. Justin didn’t make the beginning of the call and joined in later. We also talked about Caleb’s issues with fertility and about testosterone therapy that he did so they could get pregnant. Caleb really emphasized how much he knows how he treats his wife and people is how his daughter will think you should treat people, and health overall and what he sees from running a gym.
We hope you enjoy the episode!
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On this episode we have on Steve Slovenski with Furniture By Steve. Steve creates custom built furniture and tables in the Nashville area. He’s the father of 4 children and is a former teacher.
We talk about how he went from teaching to carpentry, a lot of talk about gardening, hosting events for the youth group of WayChurch with his wife, his journey of what feels right to you as a parent, homeschooling, independent children and all the chaos of having 4 kids. We hope you enjoy the episode.
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On this episode we have on Dave Glaser. Dave lives in Colorado and is an enneagram coach, and podcaster!
In this episode we get into some pretty deep topics. We talk about redefining relationships with your kids when they get older, a lot about male mental health, how the enneagram helps you understand yourself, Dave and Justin share their stories of sobriety, and Justin asks Dave about jiu-jitsu and how it’s helped him.
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On this episode we have on musician Jedd Hughes.
Jedd was one of the easiest guests to talk to, and was so comfortable sharing every day life moments that I had to remind myself he’s a world class guitar player. Jedd is from Australia and we talked about Australia music scene, the chaos of getting 3 kids to sleep at night, all 3 kids sometimes getting along, recording music at home and switching from parenting to creativity, stress of moving and finding good schools for your kids. And how he recorded his new album Nightshades.
Jedd’s new album comes out on May 2nd. And he will be playing an album release show at 3rd and Lindsley on May 4th at 7 pm presented by Lightning 100. If you can’t make it to the show, catch him on tour with Vince Gill this summer.
We hope you enjoy the episode!
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On this episode we have on Devin Krotman.
Devin was a huge help for us with taking lead on our Nashville based dad community including organizing walks and hang outs.
We talked about anxiety, how he feels about having a son after having 2 daughters, his life as a stay at home dad, postpartum male depression, and how he got connected with us. Devin shares his story of getting laid off from a job while on paternity leave and pivoting to stay at home parent life.
Since recording this episode Devin had his third kid and has stepped back with helping out organize dad community in Nashville. Our friend Evan is helping out with taking lead. We can say enough how much we appreciate Devin’s help with community and Evan's help as well! We hope you enjoy the episode.
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On this episode we have on Justin with Bible Story Kids. We talk about how he started Bible Story Kids, his time living in South Africa, how ridiculous we were in our teenage years, his sons getting older, our time in college and his work with non profits. We hope you enjoy the episode!
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Welcome to the first ever interview episode of The Imperfect Dads Podcast!
For this episode we have on musician Caleb Crosby.
This episode is a lot of talking about day to day life moments of fatherhood and laughing about them. Caleb and I talked about his son’s love of Halloween, expecting their second son this year, being a touring musician and how he stays connected to family, how he involves his son with daily errands, teaching your kids calming techniques, and how as a dad you eat a lot of cold food.
Make sure to catch Caleb this summer when he’s on tour with Kelsea Ballerini and we hope you enjoy the episode!
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This is our first episode under our new name! The Imperfect Dads Podcast!
In this episode we talk about why we changed our name (Devon and Justin both moved out of Nashville), what we hope to do with the podcast (still share and give space for dads to tell their stories), how we still want to keep Nashville Dad Community going (dad walks and resources) and how we landed on the The Imperfect dads podcast!
Thanks for being with us on this journey!
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Welcome to another Episode of The Nashville Dads! This episode we have on Anthony Davis from East Nashville Beer Works! We talk about how they became a family friendly brewery, being a kid birthday spot, the experience of doing a Home Alone pop up, setting up the Wilson County location, Fridays by the river with Friends of Shelby and City Cast Nashville, his mental space as a dad and business owner, his time as a city council member, and dad music and his band X-Ennials.
This is our last episode under the name The Nashville Dads. Next week we will change over to The Imperfect dad’s Podcast. Anthony felt right for our last episode under this name. He’s community focused and is always looking for ways to hear from his community and meet their needs. Most of this episode is talking about how much he works to create spaces you celebrate life events with your family. And most of us have probably spent time there watching our kids on their playground. Our next episode will be explaining why we’re changing our and how we plan to still keep Nashville Dad community going.
We really hope you enjoy the episode!
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Welcome to another episode of the Nashville dads. This week have on owner of the Peg Leg Porker Carey Bringle.
We talked about how he started his BBQ Career, the early days in Nashville, having his kids work for him, why he started Bringles Smoking Oasis, his reaction to 1 star reviews, Peg Leg Porker spirits, FatBelly Pretzel and all the ups and downs of being a family owned restaurant.
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Welcome to another Episode of The Nashville Dads! This episode we have on Taylor and Megan with Be Birthwise.
One of the things we hope to do with this podcast is provide dad with resources. This episode is talking to Megan and Taylor about the birthing classes they offer and what they cover in them. This is a lot of talking about how you can be the most supportive partner during labor, after delivery and figuring out what being helpful looks like when you have a newborn. make sure to go to bebirthwise.com to check out the courses they offer and learn about their upcoming in person classes they do once a month. We hope you enjoy the episode!
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Welcome to another episode of the Nashville Dads.
This week have on musician and CEO of Steps of Faith Billy Brimblecom. We covered a lot in this episode!
We talked about his time in Nashville, how it feels to have kids that are now a decade old, maintaining relationships with childhood friends, asking him if yacht rock is the ultimate dad music, we talk about how he became CEO of Steps of Faith, the needs they meet for amputees and the fundraiser Thundergong he does with his friend Jason Sudeakis.
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Welcome to another episode of the Nashville dads!
This week we have on Stephen Bargatze, father of Nate Bargatze. We talk about his career as a magician, how he ended up in Nashville, lots of stories about raising his kids and being a grandparent , and his relationship with his parents and how that influenced him as a parent.We hope you enjoy the episode
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Welcome to another episode of the Nashville dads!
This week we have musician Sadler Vaden who you may know from his solo career or playing in the 400 Unit with Jason Isbell. In this episode we talk about how he’s always had Dad energy, life with a 4 and a 1 year old, what is considered dad music, and recording his new album Dad Rock.
This was really cool to have Sadler on and we appreciate his time! We hope you enjoy the episode.
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Welcome to another Episode of the Nashville Dads! This week we have on musician JD Clayton. We talked about moving back to Arkansas to be around family, his time in Nashville, how he balances creativity with business, how his family helps when he’s on tour, his short tenure as a landscape worker, transitioning from road life to home life, his love of Martin’s BBQ, and his new album Blue Sky Sundays coming out February 28th. We hope you enjoy the episode!
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Welcome to another Episode of the Nashville Dads! This week we have on Davis Reese from Joyland.
When we asking Davis on, I knew he was a fun to talk with and loved being a dad, but I didn’t realize how much Nashville and Nashville food scene is part of his story.
In this episodes there’s shout outs to Sean from HiFi Cookies, Sam Jett and Sean Brock, Melrose Billards, Rotiers, Jason Isbell’s manager Traci Thomas, and lots of little Nashville moments. And he also took this call from the library at Audrey’s
For parenting we talk about how a three is more challenging than two, tricking your kids, sleeping regression, therapy, sobriety, growing up in Nashville, and working at Joyland after the tornado.
This was a lot of fun and we hope you enjoy the episode
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Welcome to another Episode of the Nashville Dads! This week we have on Dan Nordheim from the podcast Life of the Record. We talked about getting older and keeping creativity alive, our favorite films and authors, how we are trying to give our kids opportunities we didn’t have, and what goes into his podcast. We hope you enjoy the episode!
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Welcome to another Episode of the Nashville Dads!
This week we have on musician Jonathan Wyndham. He’s played with Colbie Caillat and Jessie James Deceker and does his own solo projects.
This episode discusses a lot of things! How much kids costs, the birth of his twins, stories from touring, creativity, your kids and social media, traveling the world, and lots of stories! We really hope you enjoy the episode!
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Welcome to another episode of the Nashville Dads!
This week we have on creator of Dad Lunch Notes, Dr Chris Yandle ! We talked about schedules with kids and school, his former life working in college sports, the reality of working in college sports, mental health and therapy, and how he started writing lunch notes to his kids and what he’s learned from it. We hope you enjoy the episode!
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Welcome to another episode of the Nashville Dads!
This week we have on musician Mat Kearney! We talk about changing diapers, the relief of your kids getting more independent, strangers giving you advice in public, balancing creativity and parenting and how he moved to Nashville. We hope you enjoy the episode!
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For this episode Justin and Devon recap 2024! Both of them moved! Justin and his wife got pregnant AND gave birth! Devon had a car stolen!
All while meeting really awesome dads and sharing their stories. We talk about the year, really cool moments from the episodes we did and what we hope to see in 2025!
Thanks a ton for listening!
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Welcome to another episode of the Nashville Dads!
This week we have on musician Gordie Tentrees. We talk about his work using music to help communities heal, going from tour to home life, wanting his kids to be resilient, not wanting his daughter to date yet, and his new album he’ll be recording in Nashville! We really hope you enjoy the episode!
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Welcome to another episode of the Nashville Dads!
This week we have on musician Vinnie Paolizzi. We talk about having kids during the pandemic, growing up in Pennsylvania and going to Cape May, challenges of making music, coming from a big family and how much we both love Jackson Browne’s music. We really hope you enjoy the episode!
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Welcome to another episode of the Nashville dads! On this episode we have on City Council Member Mike Cortese.
This was one of those conversations where we kind of immediately jumped into big topics and discussions. We talked about Mike’s upbringing in a broken home, being raised by community, teaching at Belmont, going through 5 miscarriages and IVF, and why he ran for city council.
One thing we talked a lot about in this episode is when you have a kid you have to realize that a lot of the ways you react to things might have more anger to it then you realized and you have to figure out ways to be kinder to yourself and other people. Mike was really open about discussing that part of his journey and we appreciate his openness! We really hope you enjoy the episode!
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Welcome to another episode of the Nashville dads!
On this episode we have on Jared Braucht. We talk about having kids later in life, growing up in the midwest and all your friends having kids, life in Fort Collins, his job as a speech pathologist and how his training helps him be a better parent.
We really hope you enjoy the episode!
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Welcome to another episode of the Nashville dads!
This week we have on Brett Moore from the wild feathers. We talk to Brett about his time at Belmont, dropping out of college to go on tour, working with Guitar Effects Pedal when in town, kids going to school, his love of the Orioles and sharing it with his son, his kids playing together, and The Wild Feathers new album Sirens, which is out now. We hope you enjoy the episode!
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Welcome to another episode of the Nashville dads!
This week we have on musician Jordan Miller. After we recorded this episode he let us know he changed his instagram to sterlingmillersounds, not what he says at the end of this episode. In this episode we talk about Jordan’s day job with publishing, his experiences with day care and the cost of it, we talk about kids adapting to new routines, I talk about my car being stolen this summer, and we talk about sports and college experiences.
We hope you enjoy the episode.
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Welcome to another episode of the Nashville dads!
This week we have on musician Brian Sutherland. We talk about birth stories, not being able to fix things around the house, lots of cello talk, and schedules when you both work full time.
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Welcome to another episode of the Nashville dads! This week we have on musician Jon Epcar! We talk trying to get you kid to eat food, his time in New York and LA, being a touring musician, life in Nashville, having parents for voice actors, and silly things our kids say. We hope you enjoy the episode!
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Welcome to another episode of the Nashville dads!
This week we have on musician Drew Holcomb! Drew gives Justin advice for going from 1 kid to 2 kids, we talk father’s day songs, golf, sad dad music and Drew’s new album Strangers No More Volume 2 and his upcoming album with his wife Ellie. This was really cool and special to have drew on the podcast. Make sure to go see him out on tour and we hope you enjoy the episode.
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Welcome to another episode of the Nashville Dads! This week we have on JB Anderson of Soccer Dad Pod. We talk about growing up middle class and finding grit, how Nashville is changing, JB’s career path, St Louis soccer culture, and all things dad. Make sure to check out JB’s Podcast Soccer Dad Pod and we hope you enjoy the episode!
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Welcome to another episode of the Nashville Dads!
This week we have on musicians J.D. Huggins!
We talk about living on a farm, balancing being authentic and promoting himself for his music career, child care, the death of his first child, and being sober.
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Welcome to another episode of the Nashville dads!
This week we have on Tyler Watkins. We talk about his time as a marine, coaching his sons in football, CrossFit, how different both his sons are and what he values about being a dad. We Hope you enjoy the episode
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Welcome to another episode of the Nashville dads!
This week we have on John Jaigelo. A lot of this episode is how he ended up in Nashville and the chaos of having 3 kids. Like trying to get the kids out the door for school, the cute things your kid says, cooking and trying to watch movies. But most importantly we talk Chicago sports and trying to get your kids to like a sports team for a city they’ve never lived in.
We hope you enjoy!
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Welcome to another Episode of the Nashville dads.
This week we have on Brian Elmquist and Zach Williams from the Lone Bellow. Brian is the first guest to ever name an episode, so this one will also be known as The Valley of the Diapers. We talked about how they ended up in Nashville, letting your kids fall at the playground, parenting books, dads and changing diapers, and sobriety. We're really appreciative of the guys for taking time for a phone call as they prepare to go on tour. And that they were willing to share so many stories about parenting and laughing with their families. Make sure to go see them at the Schermerhorn in Nashville on September 17th when they play with the symphony. We hope you enjoy the episode!
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Welcome to another episode of the Nashville dads! This week we have on author and reporter Steven Hale. This year Steven released his book Death Row Welcomes You. We talked about how he ended up in Nashville, perfectionism, what motivated him to write his book, and how it affected his mental space. Steven is a reporter for the Nashville Banner, and we highly suggest you follow The Nashville Banner and their stories. Make sure to find Stevens book from your local book stores, or download the audiobook on Audible. We hope you enjoy the episode.
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Welcome to Another episode of the Nashville dads! This week we have on Parker Smith. Parker runs Guitar Shed for teaching music lessons in Atlanta, and is a songwriter. We talked about how he started Guitar Shed, how he celebrated his daughter turning one, and his birth story. We hope you enjoy the episode.
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Welcome to another episode of the Nashville Dads! This week we have on Jason Gibson. Jason runs the instagram account Lunch with Jason where he gives advice and straggles for parents. Jason took some time to discuss with us how he started his career, his heart for helping parents, and gives a lot of practical advice for communicating with your children. Jason recently created a course called Best Year Ever, which goes through how to make sure this school year is the best for you and your family. If you have a school aged kid, make sure to check out the link we’ve posted a in our instagram bio to give you some strategies for how to approach the year. We hope you enjoy the episodes!
The link is also posted here!
https://systemsofsupport.com/best-year-ever-helping-your-child-teenager-thrive-at-school-1109?am_id=devon2743
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Welcome to another episode of the Nashville Dads! On this episode we have on John Davidson from Johnny Longlegs and the Brummies. We talk about how he’s always wanted to be a dad, how he became a dad, and his birthing stories. We also talk about Johnny Longlegs, his kids music persona, and why his new album My Everything is so important to him. Make sure to check out Johnny Longlegs and listen to it with your kids. We hope you enjoy the episode.
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Welcome to another episode of the Nashville Dads! On this episode we have on producer and musician Tim Craven. We spend a lot of time talking about our kid’s personalities, managing life at home, trying to find sane people to tell you how to raise your kids, trying to figure out how to correct your kids, and Tim’s experiences with emergency landings and delivering his kid in Shelby Park. We hope you enjoy!
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Welcome to another episode of the Nashville Dads! For this episode we have on Wes Boling from Club and Country Podcast. We talk about sports bringing your family together, loving soccer and doing a podcast about Nashville SC, and about his year of dealing with family health issues. Wes is having a year of extreme ups and downs, and he was really candid about what challenges he is facing this year while helping his wife recover from a medical event and being present for his 3 year old. It’s a lot about facing darkness when the light gets dim, solo parenting in cities you’ve never lived in, and gratitude for the community you have. If you follow Nashville SC, check out the podcast he does with Tim Sullivan Club and Country and I hope you enjoy the episode.
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This week’s guest is Grant England with Friends of Shelby.
Grant talks about his work with Friends of Shelby, early years of having kids, and tells us what he remembers going from 1 to 2 kids.
Grant is really easy to talk to, Shelby Bottoms is an awesome park, and they do great programming. Either come out for a dad walk or come to many of the things they do. But make sure to follow them on instagram to learn about their events. Hope you enjoy the episode.
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Welcome to another episode of the Nashville dads! For this episode we have on producer and song writer Daniel Agee! We talk about over analyzing music, dad brain, daycare and sickness, being touring musican and producer, and what changes when you become a dad. We hope you enjoy!
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Welcome to another episode of the Nashville dads! For this episode we have on Scott Murphy! We talk about his time in the military, being a veteran, his experience with IVF, and parenting a child on the spectrum. Murph feels like he could probably write a book filled with his adventures. We hope you enjoy!
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For this episode we have on Matt Barlas. We talk about how he got here from Australia, dual citizenship, and preparing to fly to Australia with his family. This episode is a lot of Justin and I asking Matt random questions about the history of Australia. And I think we’ve all heard dads get really deep into history and civics discussions. I hope you have as much fun as we did!
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For this episode we have on Braden Gall from 440 Media. We talk about social media and its effect on society, lots of stories about parenting during the pandemic, how he started his company 440 Media, and kids farting. This was very casual, and there is a bit of cursing if you have kids in the room. We hope you enjoy
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For this episode we have on Ketch Secor of Old Crowe Medicine Show. We talk about how he founded Episcopal School of Nashville, his work with Voices for a Safer Tennessee, the value of reading, and conversations he’s having with people across the country about guns and kid safety. We hope you enjoy!
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For this episode we have on Justin’s friends. Chris, Aaron, Marcus , and Jason. A lot of this episode is the guys discussing how they met, became friends, ridiculous adventures they did together and how having kids changes the parties you throw. I’d like to think most of us have a group of friends we used to see all the time, but now get together once or twice a year. Having kids makes your life get a lot busier, but also makes you really appreciate the times you get together. This episode is a lot of that energy and also a lot of stories about Justin. It was a lot of fun and we hope you enjoy.
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Welcome to another episode of the Nashville Dads! For this episode we have on Jon Hight. We talk about putting down a pet, going from 1 to 2 kids, golf obsessions, food, and Jon brought his own questions. We hope you enjoy!
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Welcome to another episode of the Nashville Dads! For this episode we have on musician Wesley Dean. We talk about moving from Australia to America in the pandemic, the drive to challenge yourself, the beauty of RCA studio A and his new album Music from Crazy Hearts. We hope you enjoy!
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Welcome to another episode of The Nashville Dads! This week we have on Director of Operations for the Pharmacy Burger, Daniel Frazier. We talk about the Nashville food scene, JRR Tolkien and fantasy books, and his experience of doing a home birth! We hope you enjoy !
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Welcome to another episode of the Nashville Dads! For this episode we have on musician Alex Hall. We talk about kids repeating everything you say, touring as a dad, his son, his son watching him play on stage and the backstory to his song Dad Now.
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Welcome to another episode of The Nashville Dads! This week we have on therapist Andrew Chapman from Wild Heart Meditation Center. We talk about making friends as a dad, staying sober, meditation, and how kids change your life. We hope you enjoy!
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For this episode, we have on the Executive Director of Autism Tennessee, Jessica Moore, and Mark Rembert, who leads Spectrum Dads.
Autism Tennessee Spectrum Dads is a welcoming space for father figures of Autistic children, youth, and adults to find community and belonging. In this episode, Mark discusses the group and also talks about his son Eric. Jessica tells about her two sons and how Autism Tennessee helps parents navigate an autism diagnosis to figure out resources and next steps.
April is Autism Acceptance Month in Tennessee.
One of the reasons we started this podcast is because, as a dad, you love your family, but you don't always know where you can find community. As a podcast, we help find communities and spotlight them in the hopes that dads know they don't have to go through fatherhood alone.
If you are looking for resources in the autism community in Middle Tennessee, call the Autism Tennessee HELPline at 615-270-2077. You can also go to their website, www.autismtn.org to find ways to donate, volunteer, and their event calendar.
Thanks again to Jessica and Mark for their time, and I hope you enjoy the episode.
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Welcome to another episode of the Nashville Dads! For this episode we have on Nashville SC goalie Joe Willis! We talk about being traded to Nashville and then going through the pandemic and having a baby in a new city, funny things his daughter does, his love nature and hiking, and needing to know why the crowd chants Morgan Freeman. I’m still in disbelief this all worked out, and Joe, thanks for much taking the time to hang out. We hope you enjoy!
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Welcome to another episode of the Nashville Dads! For this episode we have on Heidi Steinrock from Better Care Booking. Better Care Booking provides backup care for when your child is sent home sick from daycare. Heidi tells us how she got to Nashville, her experience with being a house mom and daycare worker, and why she thinks it’s important to provide care for sick children. Make sure to check out their website at bettercarebooking.com
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Welcome to another episode of The Nashville Dads! This week we have on owner of Safe House Tattoo, Ian White. We talk about tattoos, kindergarten during the pandemic, a lot about Sigur Ros, therapy, and recovery and addiction. We hope you enjoy!
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Welcome to another episode of The Nashville Dads! This week we have on musician Ron Artis II. We talk about capturing creativity when you have kids, moving to Nashville, feeding 5 kids, touring with kids and favorite music. We hope you enjoy!
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This episode is with Josh Bennett from HealthLock! Josh came on to talk to us about his family, medical bills and how HealthLock helps families achieve a peace of mind. HealthLock specializes in auditing insurance claims and helps members fight back against errors and overbilling. We talked about how bills can stress you out when have a family, and what services they offer so you know your medical bills are processed correctly and you don’t spend all day on the phone investigating it. We encourage you to check out their website at healthlock.com and see if they can help out your family.
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Welcome to another episode of The Nashville Dads! This week we have on Ben Wright from Broadway Sports media. We talk about big families, relating to your parents, living in Istanbul, soccer reporting, and some serious tangents into Turkish football and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. We hope you enjoy!
EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR SEASON 4 OF SUCCESSION! You've been warned!
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Welcome to another episode of The Nashville Dads! This week we have on Ricky Young of The Wild Feathers. We talk about band life now that they’re all dads, tour life and transitioning back to home life, his love the evening news, and yelling at people to not drive so fast. We hope you enjoy!
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Welcome to another episode of The Nashville Dads! This week we have on Brad Stinson of The Collective Global. Brad’s company specializes in teaching emotional intelligence to companies. We talk about therapy, processing your life, finding safe spaces and friends to do process with, the importance of unplugging, and how caring for yourself helps your family life. This episode feels like a big therapy session. We hope you enjoy!
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Welcome to another episode of The Nashville Dads! This week we have on musician Jeremy Ivey. On this episode we talk about how he met his wife Margo Price, observations your kids tell you, your own mental space, vasectomies, food service jobs shenanigans, and careers We hope you enjoy!
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Welcome to another episode of The Nashville Dads! This week we have on Jamie Free and Ian Schinelli. They met while working out together with a group of dads they call Dadurdays. We talk about a lot of things. Memories they’ve made from with Dadurdays guys, being competitive, Justin and Ian’s questionable nutrion habits, and understanding your parents, This episode is very much 4 dads hanging out and talking about life and sharing stories. We hope you enjoy!
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Welcome to another episode of The Nashville Dads! This week we have on Carter Hamric of Big Ole Day Studios. We talk about how he adopted his son, what inspired him to write children books, and what the experience has been like. We hope you enjoy!
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This week have on Ben Gatlin. We talk about camping, buying a new house, and the search for meaning and how to be the best version of yourself for your family.
We do have an extra note about this week’s podcast. Our goal here is to get to know dads in our city and if you’re a regular listener, you know we typically keep the topics light.
Today, we wanted to let you know that part of our conversation with Ben hits on a serious and potentially sensitive topic. In March 2023, Nashville experienced a school shooting and we’ve been grieving as a city ever since. Our guest today, Ben is on staff and sends his girls to this school.
We appreciate Ben addressing this topic during our time and if you’ve got little ears listening in or want to avoid this topic, we completely understand. We appreciate Ben and thank him for his openness. Thanks.
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Welcome to another episode of The Nashville Dads! This week we have on Nick Beres of News Channel 5. We talk about how he connects with his son, video games, being in media, and life in Nashville. We hope you enjoy!
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Welcome to another episode of The Nashville Dads! This week we have on Jon McLaughlin and Dave Barnes from Dadville. We talk about how they started their dad podcast and what they’ve learned from doing it. This was a really cool opportunity to talk to the these guys, and we’re really grateful for their time. We hope you enjoy!
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Welcome to another episode of The Nashville Dads! This week we have on musician and author Phil Madeira. We talk about lessons from co-parenting and his parents, setting boundaries, and our belief in God. We hope you enjoy
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Welcome to another episode of The Nashville Dads! This week we have on Gabe Vitek. We talk about trains, the switch from music to real estate, knowing your inner critic, and centering yourself . We hope you enjoy
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Welcome to another episode of The Nashville Dads! This week we have on songwriter Mason Douglas. We talk daycare, working from home, writing songs, Garth Brooks, and basketball. We hope you enjoy!
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Episode 70!
It's been a heck of a year for this podcast! Devon and Justin reflect on what the year of doing the podcast was like. We talk about which episodes stood out to us personally, what our most listened to episode was, and end the episode with us both finally answering the 5 questions we've asked every guest.
To everyone who has come on the podcast this year. Thank you. The ability to hang out, learn about your story, share your story, and make you baked goods is a really lucky experience to have.
If you want to be on the show, send us a message! If you want to come on a dad walk, send us a message! Reach out to us!
And thank you for listening, sharing, and caring!
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Welcome to another episode of The Nashville Dads! This week we have on Max Palmer of The Bagel Shop! We talk about how started the bagel shop during covid, playing music, dealing with confrontation and books. This episode could also be titled, Devon and Max become friends. We hope you enjoy
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Welcome to another episode of The Nashville Dads! This week we have on Daniel Ezelle of Rabbit Food Kitchen! Daniel is a ridiculous person. We talked about his food trailer, make ourselves laugh and jump from discussing religion, to being medicated, and working too much. We hope you enjoy!
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Welcome to another episode of The Nashville Dads! This week we have on Casey Woods! We talk about making friends when you’re a dad, being better for your kids, and how much your life changes when you have kids. We hope you enjoy!
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Welcome to another episode of The Nashville Dads! This week we have on our first repeat guest Brandon Styll! We talk about your kids playing sports, podcast life, his new restaurant Chagos and going to a show on Broadway! We hope you enjoy!
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Welcome to another episode of The Nashville Dads! This week we have on Noel Pipkin. We talk about San Diego, being glad to not be in our 20s anymore, how he found out he was gonna become a dad, going from 1 kid to 2, and worst case scenarios. We hope you enjoy!
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Welcome to another episode of The Nashville Dads! This week we have on Chance Smith of Eat Love Grub. We talk about raising 4 boys, being a personal chef, life in Nashville, social media, and movies. We hope you enjoy!
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Welcome to another episode of The Nashville Dads! This week we have on Steve Mason of Jars of Clay and Soccer Moses fame. We talk about enneagram, creative processes, modern masculinity, unspoken concert rules, understanding your parents, how a shared calendar keeps him sane and soccer. We hope you enjoy!
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Welcome to another episode of The Nashville Dads! This week we have on musician Todd Ferrell. We talk about pretty much everything. Baseball, music, having kids during COVID, watching your kids form their own identity, and Disney. We hope you enjoy!
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Hey everyone this is a special episode we did with Jason Hood of All Pro Dad Experience. All Pro Dad is hosting an event on Saturday November 4th at Nissan Stadium from 9 am to 12 pm. Jason talks to us about the organization, the event, and their resources for dads. When you get tickets, make sure to use the code NASHVILLEDADS all one word to get $15 off your ticket. We hope you enjoy the episode
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Welcome to another episode of The Nashville Dads! This week we have on Aaron Hicks of Pink Door Cookies. We talk about being a single parent, communication with his son, and life selling cookies. We hope you enjoy!
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Welcome to another episode of The Nashville Dads! This week we have on Jamie Kent. We talk about music advocacy, being on tour, and daycare. We hope you enjoy!
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Welcome to another episode of The Nashville Dads! This week we have on Adam Moosekian. We talk about Harry Potter, his blended family, and prioritizing his daughters. We hope you enjoy!
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Welcome to another episode of The Nashville Dads! This week we have on Joshua Love. We talk about getting a doctorate, working lots of odd jobs, and sports. We hope you enjoy!
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Welcome to another episode of The Nashville Dads! This week we have on Michael Aldrich of Nashville Parent Magazine. We bounce around a lot in this episode and cover lots of topics and it’s filled with nonsense and dad advice. We hope you enjoy!
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Welcome to another episode of The Nashville Dads! This week we have on Brandon Morrison. We talk about having a baby during covid, parental leave, and his side hustle with the baking notification project.
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Welcome to another episode of The Nashville Dads! This week we have on owner of FAB Pizza afton farnsworth. We talk about having a kid with type 1 diabetes, astrology signs, and how many kids should you have. We hope you enjoy!
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Welcome to another episode of The Nashville Dads! This week we have on owner of White Crane Hospitality Cody Berger. We talk growing up in the 2000s, the work that goes into being a home chef, and the value of rest. We hope you enjoy!
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Welcome to another episode of The Nashville Dads! This week we have on chef Arnold Mint. We talk about his journey with IVF and surrogacy and how he’s preparing to become a new dad. We hope you enjoy!
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Welcome to another episode of The Nashville Dads! This week we have on drummer and DJ Jerry Pentecost. We talk about the chaos of having twins, growing up in Nashville, and new realities of dad life. We hope you enjoy!
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Welcome to another episode of The Nashville Dads! This week we have on Cable Beck of Fudge Daddy. We talk about fudge recipes, having a baby in NICU, and how he ended up Nashville. We hope you enjoy!
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Welcome to another episode of The Nashville Dads! This week we have on Chris Wolfe of Wolfe PT and Michael Kidder of The Crag . We talk about friendship, enneagram, and making time for yourself. We hope you enjoy
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Welcome to The Nashville Dads Podcast! We normally release episodes every Monday, but are doing a special release for this one. We met up with Mayoral candidate Freddie O’Connel this past Sunday.. Freddie was a really easy to talk to guy and we had a great conversation about everything from public transit, the NBA, Bluey, family rhythms, being a parent during COVID, and supporting your partner. We really appreciate him spending a Sunday night with us and talking about life in Nashville. We really hope you enjoy this conversation. We also encourage everyone to take the time to learn about the candidates running for office and to vote this Thursday August 3rd!
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Welcome to another episode of The Nashville Dads! This week we have on owner of Mull-It Justin Ploof . We talk about traveling in Central America, how he's learned how to support his wife in new ways, and dad tech tips. We hope you enjoy
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Welcome to another episode of The Nashville Dads! This week we have on producer and podcaster Aaron Shafer-Haiss . We talk about starting a podcast, daily adventures with kids, and making time for yourself as a dad. We hope you enjoy
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Welcome to another episode of The Nashville Dads! This week we have on record producer Mitch Dane . We talk about how he became a producer, and his reflections on fatherhood now that he’s an empty nester. We hope you enjoy
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Welcome to another episode of The Nashville Dads! This week we have on Jensen Masuda of JMAS . We talk what makes a good breakfast burrito, daycare problems, gender roles, and expecting another kid . We hope you enjoy
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Welcome to another episode of The Nashville Dads! This week we have on Phillip Woods of Gumbo to Geaux . We talk New Orleans culture, his life as a medic, and how his company got started. We hope you enjoy!
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Welcome to another episode of The Nashville Dads! This week we have on Joey Fuson of Freeman and Fuson. We talk about his life sa a criminal defense attorney, cannabis law, and managing stress. We hope you enjoy
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Welcome to another episode of The Nashville Dads! This week we have on Bryce Biel of Legacy at Carbon. We talk about coaching kids, his new pregnancy, and moving to Nashville . We hope you enjoy
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Welcome to another episode of The Nashville Dads! This week we have on musician Matt Wheatley. We talk about how his life making music, growing up in Kentucky, and taking risks . We hope you enjoy
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Welcome to another episode of The Nashville Dads! This week we have on Jon Eric Peterson of Chop Nashville. We talk about how he got into tree cutting, his daily habits, and being there for his sons.. We hope you enjoy!
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Welcome to another episode of The Nashville Dads! This week we have on Jeremy Carlson of the Everyday dad Podcast. We talk about why he started his podcast, his calling to fatherhood, and the joy of having older kids. We hope you enjoy!
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Welcome to another episode of the Nashville Dads. On this episodes we have on Sean Newsome of Hi Fi Cookies. For the first half of the episode we talk about dad life, running a small business, and cookies. And then we talked dad mental health, our parents, and music. We hope you enjoy!
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Welcome to another episode of The Nashville Dads! This episode we have on Jacob Pinkston from Pinky’s Micros. We talk about the stress of running a business, his grandma Ida, and how having a kid changed him. We hope you enjoy!
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Welcome to another episode of The Nashville Dads! This episode we have on Jordan Tepper from East Tasty. We talk about candy chemistry, the value of vulnerability, dad mental health and music. We hope you enjoy!
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Welcome to another Episode of the Nashville Dads. On this episode we have Joshua Rosales from Break Through U Podcast. We talk about his love of being a dad, community and believing in people. We hope you enjoy!
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We had musician Ron Pope on for this episode! Ron is one of the most successful independent artists out there. Lucky for us, he is also a Nashville Dad.
Ron is about to release his new album 'Inside Voices' on June 2nd. We sat down with him and talked about his his family, his cousin Carl, and the experiences he went through making that album. Make sure to preorder the new album and get tickets for his show here in Nashville at The CMA Theater June 3rd at 7:30.
Check his website out for a list of other cities he will be playing at www.ronpopmusic.com
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This is our first ever bonus episode! We talked for so long and had so much fun we felt like we could turn some of the interview into a bonus episode! This are some of the stories Carl and Isaiah told that we thought made the first episode a little too long, but also too good to not put out there. Do you wonder about Carl's thoughts on Google reviews? Do you wonder how Isaiah met his wife? Listen and find out!
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Welcome to another Episode of The Nashville Dads! This episode we have on Carl and Isaiah from Black Abbey and Dad Rock Block. We talk about running a small business, craft beer, and anxiety. Have fun!
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Welcome to another episode of The Nashville Dads! This episode we have on Chris Cheng to share the story of his father coming to America, his love of hot sauce and Nashville, and why he’s running for Metro Council. We hope you enjoy!
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Welcome to another episode of The Nashville Dads. We joined Brandon Styll of Nashville Restaurant Radio in his studio and really dug into everything. Brandon is the Director of Operations for Green Hills Grille and Mere Bulles in Nashville. They're delicious, so go have dinner, and if you see Brandon, tell him we sent you! Thanks again, Brandon, for hosting! It was a lot of fun.
We hope you enjoy!
*Fair warning: this is our first episode with cursing.
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Welcome to another episode of The Nashville Dads. On this episode we talked with my friend Hunter Askew, who is our first guest born and raised in Nashville. We hope you enjoy.
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Welcome to another episode of The Nashville Dads. For this episode we met up with Ben Cornfield of Crieve Hall Bagel Company and learned about how he started his business at home during the pandemic. We hope you enjoy.
If you're in Nashville, or anywhere close, please go check out Crieve Hall Bagel Company, or visit them at www.crievehallbagel.co and follow them on Instagram @crievehallbagelco.
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Welcome to another episode of The Nashville Dads. This episode we talk about hand foot and mouth disease and kids movies. We hope you enjoy!
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Welcome to the final 2022 episode of The Nashville Dads. It's been a great first year, and we have exciting plans for 2023. We hope you enjoy!
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Welcome to another episode of The Nashville Dads. This episode we talk about Christmas activities, mental bandwidth, and soccer! We hope you enjoy!
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Welcome to another episode of The Nashville Dads. This week, we talked to Jimmy Thompson, who made lemonade out of lemons and took his family on the trip on a lifetime. We hope you enjoy!
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Welcome to another episode of The Nashville Dads. This episode we talk about job stress, sports, solo parenting and celebrate one year of recording. We hope you enjoy!
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Welcome to another episode of The Nashville Dads. For this episode we had Devon's 4 and 6 year old on and asked them questions. So it’s a lot of chaos, they scream into the microphone, and it ends abruptly. Enjoy the chaos!
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Welcome to another episode of The Nashville Dads! This episode we talk house projects, replacement curse words, introducing loss to your kids, and yoga. We hope you enjoy.
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Welcome to another episode of The Nashville Dads! This episode we do our first ever interview with Steven from We Rock the Spectrum Gym. We learn about his journey in fatherhood and about ways to better understand the neurodivergent community. It was a lot of fun and we hope you enjoy!
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Welcome to another episode The Nashville Dads. For this episode Justin asks Devon some ice breakers. And Justin questions why we’re friends. We hope you enjoy!
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Welcome to another episode of The Nashville Dads! This week we talk about kid birthday parties, work travel, passing on passions to your kids, and going to concerts. We hope you enjoy!
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Welcome to another episode of The Nashville Dads! This week we talk about making memories, the passage of time, babies move fast, being in a funk, and calming mechanisms. We hope you enjoy!
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Welcome to another episode of The Nashville Dads! This week we get to know Justin a little better. We hope you enjoy!
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Welcome to another episode of The Nashville Dads! This week we talk about kid personalities, frustrations, unwanted visitors, paying taxes and daily mantras. We hope you enjoy!
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Welcome to another episode of The Nashville Dads! This week we talk about knowing your limits, creating time to reflect, addictive personalities, being sick on the holidays, and waiting for first steps. We hope you enjoy!
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Welcome to another episode of The Nashville Dads! This week we talk about soccer games, going to doctors’ offices, teething, and middle names. We hope you enjoy!
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Welcome to another episode of The Nashville Dads! This week we talk about emergency room visits, entertaining your kids in 100 degree weather, and Father’s Day plans. We hope you enjoy!
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Welcome to another episode of The Nashville Dads! This week we have our first ever guest Evan Alini! We talk about IVF, managing chaos, kids cartoons, and prepping for the summer! We hope you enjoy!
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Welcome to another episode of The Nashville Dads! This week we talked about Mothers Day, Eating our kids delicious food, the alarming formula shortages, and our kids wake up times (ours wake up way too early!). We hope you enjoy
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Welcome to another episode of The Nashville Dads! This week we talked about making new dad friends, cookies, your own parents getting older, how we react to overwhelming moments, and beards We hope you enjoy
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Welcome to another episode of The Nashville Dads! This week we covered a lot, so get ready! We talked about reading books to your kids, going on dates, going to kid art shows, the first dad walk, prepping your kids for adventures, and trying to do house projects. We hope you enjoy
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Welcome to another episode of The Nashville Dads! This week we talk about the joy of 6 month olds, ear infections, feeling overwhelmed at a playground, and attempting to recharge.
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Welcome to another episode of The Nashville Dads! This week we talk about traveling with kids, being in tune with your motivations, gardening dreams, and first baby foods
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Welcome to another episode of The Nashville Dads! This week we talk about sports, horses, pulling yourself out of a negative spiral and communicating with your partner. We hope you enjoy!
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Kid birthday parties, who doesn't love those! In this episode we talk about planning birthday parties, the anxiety of baby fevers, and emergency room tips. We hope you enjoy!
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Parent brain fog, everyone gets it! In this episode we talk about the wonderful joys of parent brain fog, listening to music with our kids, who our favorite Muppet is, and dad guilt. We hope you enjoy!
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The fourth trimester...what is that? In this episode we talk about the fourth trimester, how we each prepare for the holidays, staying curious and getting to places on time ( trying to at least).
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Do we know what we're doing? Kind of. In this episode, we talk about screaming kids, dad walks, poop on a bridge, and what our kids teach us about being intentional with our time and our loved ones.
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In this episode you meet Devon and Justin, The Nashville Dads.
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