The Dadass Podcast: Recent Episodes
Matt Lofy
A podcast about a dad and family counselor trying to figure out this whole parenting and adulting thing one guest, drink and Dad joke at a time. From adolescent experts in mental health, health/wellness and development to lighthearted topics like craft beer and craft spirits, this podcast hits it all.
Matt from Leisure Club joins the guys to talk about the three ways you can celebrate Father Eve with us on Saturday, June 15. Let’s toast fatherhood and enjoy some golf, dad comedy, pizza and more. Pour a Garage Beer and enjoy then register on our event page (https://www.leisureclub.co/events/fathers-eve-golf-outing-dad-bash-24).
The boys sit down with Derek Longmeier, executive director, Problem Gambling Network of Ohio to discuss the connections between gambling and video games.
Join the guys as they host the 2nd DadX Event with all new speakers, but same great space. Grab a seat and join us at The Leisure Club as we hear from dynamic speakers about their own personal experiences in their quest for more.
Michelle Warnky Buurma shares her story from trailblazing American Ninja Warrior to running her own business to being a mom who navigated the NICU.
Matt and Shaun take some time to catch up, share some parenting stories, and chat about some upcoming projects. They are excited for the next DadX event happening in April.
Tony Lane of The Dude Network and hosts of The Dude Network Podcasts talks having kids year and a half apart, grilling, his thoughts on the Cleveland Browns offseason moves and even shares what he believes Shaun's taste profil would be.
Kristi and Eric Robbins, parents of Cincinnati Bengals punter Brad Robbins, share their story of raising a professional athlete. From getting recognized by D1 programs and playing for the University of Michigan to being drafted in the sixth round of the 2023 NFL Draft.
Matt and Shaun welcome back Katie DiMonico from Beewise Sleep Consulting for her third guest appearance. This episode is a treasure trove of practical advice, as Katie shares her expert tips for helping parents navigate tricky sleep transitions. Always insightful, Katie’s wisdom is a must-listen for anyone facing bedtime battles. Get ready to take notes and laugh along as Katie helps turn sleep challenges into sweet dreams!
Matt recounts his memorable solo trip with his son Tuckerman to Conway, New Hampshire, staying in a cozy tiny house. Their adventure, filled with exploration and bonding, serves as a special celebration of their relationship before welcoming a new baby this winter. Matt shares the unique challenges and joys of traveling with a preschooler, highlighting how this close-knit experience strengthened their father-son bond. This episode is a heartfelt reflection on family, change, and cherishing moments with loved ones.
Didn’t get a chance to make it out to our event? No worries, join us now for the recording from the event. We hear from a collection of dynamic speakers as they discuss a wide range of topics from men's mental health to mindfulness and beyond.
Addie Gundry, Founder and CEO, Pluie shares about their time on Shark Tank, how Pluie is still revolutionizing the changing table and changing pad industry and how she's still balancing being a mom and wife.
Shaun welcomes Sarah and Davis, a resilient couple who recount their harrowing journey when their birth plan took an unexpected turn. Despite meticulous planning, their son arrived prematurely, leading to weeks of tension and hope in the NICU at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Through tears and triumphs, they share the challenges they faced, and the invaluable lessons learned about love, patience, and the strength of each other. Tune in to hear their heartfelt story and how they navigated the rollercoaster of early parenthood.
After attending a leadership summit, Matt shares some personal insight and asks Shaun for advice he thinks his 85 year old self would give him today.
Chad Kessler of 451 Spirits shares about two game changing spirits he's working on, along with his vulnerable ask for help as he begins a kickstarter campaign to help the distillery come back from the impact of COVID.
Matt Barnes the visionary and dad behind Leisure Club shares about the social club with nostalgic vibes and things to do with friends. The perfect setting for the guys to discuss family trips, Ethiopian light roast coffee, Garage Beer and pure americana.
Matt's Dad, Dave Lofy, joins the podcast to discuss homebrewing and taking home another award at the Medina County Fair for his beer. Matt also shares what they are having for Baby #2 and so much more.
Matt shares the big news that his family is expecting their second child in December, along with what he's most excited about. Shaun brings back Drinks w/ Dude and Matt opens up about the one thing he's been surprised about since they found out Lil Loafer #2 is coming...
On Wednesday, June 14, over 130 changing stations were picked up as our partnership with Columbus City council and the Changing Station Accessibility Grant concluded for the year. We caught up with many small businesses, local nonprofits and Councilman Dorans during the event.
Larry Hagner, Founder of The Dad Edge, discusses living a legendary life as a husband, father, and man. A dad to four boys, Larry shares lessons learned and what Matthew McConaughey said on his podcast that blew him away.
John Francis, the dad who started a holiday called Fathers Eve, shares how it began and how it grew to over 60 cities in four countries. We also share what to expect at Columbus' Fathers Eve celebration hosted at Echo Spirits Distilling Co. on Saturday, June 17 from 7-9 p.m. along with our diaper drive benefiting Bottoms Up Diaper Bank.
We are joined by two members of the Dad Caucus to discuss dadding on Capitol Hill. Congressman Jimmy Gomez, the man who broke the internet carrying his son Hodge on the Capitol floor and founder of the Dad Caucus shares his story and the mission of the caucus, along with caucus member Congressman Greg Landsman shares his mission as a dad in Congress.
We learn about The Junto, Columbus' first independent lifestyle hotel, by General Manager Jason Delcamp who moved with his family from Denver to Columbus. He discusses what to expect with this new community staple in Franklinton, talks all about their roof top bar the Brass Eye (and its historic roots) while Matt realizes this is his dream staycation and Shaun declares his love for poutine.
Catherine Pearlman, PhD, LCSW, founder of The Family Coach and author of First Phone - A child's guide to digital responsibility, safety and etiquette, discusses the impact phones have on our children and families. She also talks about digital consent with our children, appropriate screen time and tips for families to consider for the relationship between our children and their phones.
As National Testicular Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close, so does Shaun's cancer story in this final episode in a two part series. He shares about both of his battles with testicular cancer, the impact it had on his life and relationships, along with how he coped through it all.
As National Testicular Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close, Shaun shares about both of his battles with testicular cancer. Hear the first part of his story in this two-part episode.
Mike Scherer, Co-Founder of Worth the Wait Charity and a testicular cancer survivor discusses his journey of battling cancer, the struggles of starting a family and how the Charity came to be. Worth the Wait's mission is to ease the burden for young adult cancer survivors pursuing parenthood by providing financial support for fertility treatments, adoption and surrogacy.
Kate Mangino, Ph.D., author of Equal Partners, discusses improving gender equality at home and the benefits it has on your relationship with your partner and family.
Columbus City Council President Shannon G. Hardin and Council President Pro Tem Rob Dorans, two of the Dads on Council supporting the Changing Table Accessibility Grant, share their stories behind supporting this initiative. We also discuss breaking stereotypes, supporting our families and empowering us all do to more as it comes to raising children in central Ohio.
Mick Freyermuth and Shannon Carpenter of the DadHouse Podcast stopped by to discuss all things Dadding. Topics range from discussing failure with your kids, potty training tips, dad trips and butterfly migrations and Shannon's book, The Ultimate Stay-At-Home Dad.
Diane Boden, the voice behind the top-rated podcast, the Minimalist Moms, discusses how we should think more and do with less. She shares tips on how to declutter our homes and our lives, along with the first place in your house to begin.
The week the Changing Station Accessibility Grant (link) went live here in Columbus, Franklin County Auditor Michael Stinziano and Kevin McCain, the two men behind the original 2017 Grant tell the story of how it all began and how changing stations changed Kevin's life.
Wes Clodfelter, also known as A.Bourbon.Dad, and with Watershed Distillery, shares the history of Nocino and teaches the guys about parenting his two boys in nature all while tasting batch #3 of Watershed's Nocino Finished Bourbon. He even shares random gems like the original use of Mountain Dew.
Cbus Dads Founder and Dadvocate leader, Steve Michalovich helps recap a busy month focused on men's health. Topics range from daily hacks to a healthier day, our need to accept that you can't run on empty and the challenges of giving our max every day, but our deep need to come up for air. There is also big news about the Dadvocate for Change campaign and more announcements to come...
Cbus Dads Founder and Dadvocate leader, Steve Michalovich helps recap a busy month focused on men's health. Topics range from daily hacks to a healthier day, our need to accept that you can't run on empty and the challenges of giving our max every day, but our deep need to come up for air. There is also big news about the Dadvocate for Change campaign and more announcements to come...
Brock and Danny, hosts of Home Dad Chat and Board members of the National-At-Home Dad Network, talk about men's mental health. Together the guys discuss isolation for men, normalizing authentic responses, vulnerability isn't a sign of weakness and Danny asks the question, "How's the weather in your head?"
Rose Grady, FNP-C and Maddie Smith FNP-C, family nurse practitioners, toddler moms and the duo behind Two NP's in a Pod discuss men's health tips. They layout five ways men can take charge of their health including what to ask for in screenings, knowing your risks and more. Many might find the fifth one the hardest.
We discuss men’s mental health with Parker Huston, PhD, owner of Central Ohio Pediatric Behavioral Health and pediatric psychologist Rob Dempster, PhD. During our conversation focused on adult men’s mental well-being we discuss redefining what success looks like, our need for an off season and the four-letter word men need to say more often.
We recently were closing keynote speakers at HomeDadCon in Phoenix with The National At-Home Dad Network. We recap the convention, talk about our favorite takeaways and lament about air conditioning in our hotel room.
We discuss everything from turtles to raising a teenage daughter with Emmy Award-winning host of YouTube’s “Brave Wilderness” channel Coyote Peterson. We also learn what animal has the most paternal qualities, how being a famous Dad plays out at home and what Matt and Shaun are most afraid of in the wild.
Matt records live from the Ohio Whiskey Festival at Karrikin Spirits Company back in June with special guest host Brock Lusch of the Home Dad Chat and Cincinnati Dads Group. Together the two interview attendees like Wes from Watershed Distillery and the man behind a.bourbon.dad on Tik Tok and Instagram, Jacob Kinglsey who blew up the interwebs with his catch at a Cincinnati Reds game while holding his baby, expectant fathers, a dad who has fostered 20 kids and more.
Alex Clark and Casey Bowers, the creative dad duo behind Cora & the Moon join us to discuss their children's book. We also chat about raising kids, why it's so hard to make friends as adults and even going down the rabbit hole of watching Marvel movies in order.
Leadership educator, social scientist and divorced mom of two awesome kiddos, Annie Muscato talks about her storybook divorce. Annie helps to redefine what divorce looks like as she talks about the difference between being a model over a martyr, the benefits of counseling, toxic positivity and two things we should tell our kids.
Ariana Hoet, PhD, clinical director for On Our Sleeves at Nationwide Children's Hospital and mom discusses how to prepare our children for back to school. We also talk about validating emotions, building empathy and the power of "and."
Professional brewer and Operations Manager for Wolf’s Ridge Brewing and girl Dad,Adam Hickernell talks all things beer, grilling and starting a hot sauce company with his wife.
Founder and Head Distiller at Noble Cut Distillery, Tony Guilfoy talks with us about lawn care, the history of proofing alcohol and the impact his wife has had on his rise in the craft spirits industry. We taste his peach whiskey, orange cello and vodka, too.
Joe Bidinger, Founder and Distiller at Echo Spirits Distilling Co., and his beautiful wife, Megan are expecting their first child and they cannot wait to begin their new adventure. He shares his excitement, asks Matt for new Dad advice and they discuss the upcoming Ohio Whiskey Festival.
Back for the conclusion of our all-access conversation with new best friend, legendary radio personality, comedian and award-winning podcaster Dino Tripodis. He shares stories of parenting, educates us on whiskey and we discuss communication as men.
A conversation so good that we left with two episodes and hopefully a new best friend. Legendary radio personality, comedian, award-winning podcast host and all around Dadass, Dino Tripodis talks parenting, whiskey and being an investigator.
We ask all our questions about the risks of summer to Dr. Mike Patrick, host of PediaCast: a pediatric podcast for parents joins us. He's also an emergency medicine doctor at Nationwide Children's Hospital.
Shaun and Steve of Cbus Dads discuss the start of our Dadvocate for Change Campaign, and they talk with the moms and co-founders behind Pluie, Addie and Brittany. The world's first and only self-sanitizing diaper changing table for public restrooms.
Singer-songwriter and host of The Working Songwriter podcast, Joe Pug joins the guys to talk about his upcoming show in Columbus and how being a parent and playing through a pandemic has shaped his music.
Comedian, New York Times best selling author and host of the Manitowoc Minute, Charlie Berens joins us to talk all things Midwest, how to make the perfect old fashioned and his upcoming show in Columbus on April 22.
Ben Crawford, father of six and the largest family to ever hike the Appalachian Trail, joins us to talk about their family's journey and the lessons learned along the trail.
Stay at home Dad, founder of the Cincinnati Dads Group, podcaster and National-At-Home-Dad Network Board member Brock Lusch joins us to share his story and talk all things dadding.
From running a brewery to running to keep up with his two daughters, Adam Rhodes joins us as we try four years' worth of Homestead's Bison Imperial Stout.
The second in a series of short episodes with Dr. Parker Huston, pediatric psychologist and owner of Central Ohio Pediatric Behavioral Health. He shares six tips about having conversations with your partner about how to have discussions relating to the current conflict in Ukraine.
The first of two short episodes with Dr. Parker Huston, pediatric psychologist and Owner of Central Ohio Pediatric Behavioral Health. He shares six helpful tips about navigating conversations with our children relating to the current conflict in Ukraine.
Bestselling author and creator of the blog Dad or Alive Adrian Kulp joins us to share his story, his favorite dad jokes and more.
Chris Emigholz, Director of Brewery and Distillery Operations at Islamorada Brewing Company Fort Pierce, Florida, joins us to talk about beers that will make us think about hot summer days and a proposal that will warm your heart.
We sit down with licensed psychologist and owner of Central Ohio Pediatric Behavioral Health Dr. Parker Huston to discuss the challenges we have all experienced over the past few years. He shares three tips to help you communicate better as a partner and parent.
Jeff and Eric of Karrikin Spirits join us to talk about being a full-service, grain to glass distillery producing handcrafted spirits, sparkling spirits and beer.
Matthew Sowcik, PhD, joins us to talk about the power of humility at home and at work. He's one of the nation's leading leadership researchers and educators, contributor to the NY Times and Dad of two boys.
Tim Ward one of the founders of North High Brewing and father of four boys talks all things beers, kids and why cheese isn't allowed on pizza in his house.
From the struggles of starting a family to being told they're having five, father of Quintuplets, rapper from Kentucky and leader of the #dadsquad, Jordan "DRIX" Driskell joins us to share his family's story.
Highly caffeinated and feeling bold, we talk with Trent Lundberg of Backroom Coffee Roasters blending together topics of coffee, parenting, cycling legends and a heartwarming survival story.
The third season kicks off with Krista and Ben of the award winning Speak Easily Columbus with Krista Stauffer. We discuss parenting, improv and why it's not ok to tickle at fancy restaurants.
Matching pjs, cocktails and family traditions imperfectly gift wrapped in one special holiday episode.
On this special episode, we blend history-making collabs, special releases and nerd out with the guys from Echo Spirits Distilling and 451 Spirits.
Overloaded with appreciation, we discuss the surprise of winning Podcast of the Year in Columbus and talk about setting goals at home and in life.
Aaron Dorsey shares his story of overcoming obstacles and becoming the Dad his family needed the most.
Recorded during the June 4th Friday Festival in Uptown Westerville we asked attendees of all ages, parents and non parents, counselors to career coaches, to give us their most Dadass advice and it won't disappoint!
Straight from Simon's Bar at Budd Dairy Food Hall, we learn all about date night options through Cameron Mitchell's Restaurants with Andrea and Turtle. We also find time to talk cocktails, kiddos and collaborations.
Huston, we have a mental health problem! We talk with Parker Huston, PhD, a licensed clinical psychologist and Clinical Director of the On Our Sleeves Program at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
James Knott, co-owner and Director of Marketing & Social Media for Nocterra Brewing Co., shares his story that ranges from working at CNN's Larry King Live to being a stay-at-home dad to becoming an authority on beer.
Our final conversation at the Westerville Saturday Farmers Market is a sweet one as we learn about family owned Old Man Ciacchi's Italian Bakery.
Farmers Markets are the perfect place for families to enjoy. Market Manager Kris joins us to talk about the Westerville Saturday Farmers Market and all that you can expect.
Katherine of Royal Cottage joins us from the Westerville Saturday Farmer's Market to talk about her family recipes and all the deliciousness she offers.
We take a break from parenting topics and discuss fun adulting things like The Dude's favorite spirit to mix with, Mezcal. Eduardo Belaunzarán, Wahaka Mezcal Managing Partner, teaches us about Wahaka Mezcal handmade by a 5th generation mezcalero in Oaxaca, Mexico.
Courtney Snow, owner of the Cincinnati, Dayton and Louisville Mom Collective sites within the City Mom Collective Network talks with us about what she's hearing from Moms from throughout the region.
A great conversation sparks when Dad duo Chris and Michael creators of City Bonfires talks with us. Hear their inspiring story that started during the pandemic and how you can bring the great outdoors closer to home.
Round two of our beer tasting and baby sharing with Ty and Kelly at Fat Head's Brewery. We discuss Ty's early months of fatherhood and learn about more brews, even a special collaboration.
We check in with Ty and Kelly at Fat Head's Brewery to see how Ty's doing in the early months of fatherhood, discuss go bags and reusable diapers...and of course try a flight of beers we learn all about.
Megan Ada talks with us about motherhood, inspiration from family and running three restaurants.
Supportive Dad of two and Marine Corp veteran Matt Bryson shares his story of dealing with PTSD sleep and anger issues caused by combat and the loss of a child with hopes that his experience can help those in need.
Steve Michalovich joins us for a blend of big news for Dads in central Ohio, surviving work with three kids and talking about Night Sweats.
We celebrate our one year anniversary with a look back at our top five moments, reflections on past guests and a whole lot of toasts.
Erin Francoeur, Executive Director of the Westerville Public Library, talks about the favorite books to read with her family, all things wizards, something about a fire-breathing dragon and more.
We finish our conversation with Master Distiller and Girl Dad, Adam Hines co-founder of High Bank Distillery Co. as we find out how he blends raising three kids with his wife, his two businesses and one mission into his daily routine.
Ben Hartnell is back and in honor of Mother's Day shares with us the top Momming moments in literature, sports and all time.
Nick Dekker, Breakfast with Nick, gives us his top brunch spots around central Ohio and beyond to celebrate the Mom in your life. He even gives a few Father's Day suggestions, too.
Master Distiller and Girl Dad, Adam Hines co-founder of High Bank Distillery Co. joins us for a two-part interview talking about how he blends raising three kids with his wife, two businesses and one mission into his daily routine.
Simone McKenna, personal trainer, nutrition expert and unofficial Uno champion of Columbus gives her tips on how to best support the women in your life with her wellness goals.
It's time we all reflect on the milestones and major happenings - good and bad - in our lives that made us who we are...looking past the obvious choices and the ones that truly helped shape us. Start your own reflection with us in this episode!
No matter how old you are now, we eventually hit middle age and everything changes. According to a recent Men's Health article that age for men is 37 and we dissect what that means for men, women, young and old.
Sleep Consultant Katie DiMonico is back and sharing her tips for sleep transitions to crib climbers and everything in between. Not a parent?!? There's some fun facts for you, too!
Ben Hartnell talks with us about everything from "The Big Lebowski" to beard tips, along with the All-time greatest father-son moments in history, literature and sports.
Three counselors sat down to answer your questions and it became a two-parter. Hear the second in this series as we are reminded of things like be ok with being ok, everyone is going through something right now too and why making your bed can help you through the fog.
Three counselors sit down to record a podcast...and you get a two episode series. After collecting listener submitted questions on topics of parenting, being a supportive partner and ways to help our family through the pandemic, we share the first of two episodes.
From beer bottles to baby bottles, we're all forced to take a good hard look at our spending. Mark Faubel of Jericho Financial joins us to discuss what parents and partners should be doing right now to save.
Tim Moloney, Executive Director, Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks discusses the newest additions to the parks, why winter hikes are the best and which park and son is his favorite.
We hear the heartwarming and inspiring story of perseverance growing a small business and family as we sit with Megan and Erik of Megan Lee Designs.
In a special Valentine's Week episode, our beautiful wives make their podcast debut for a no holds bar, open discussion talking all things Matt and Shaun.
Home Saving Super Heroes, Sarah and Nick of Nestrs, discuss balancing work and marriage, how their hobby grew to be on HGTV and why the Brooklyn Bridge holds a special place in their hearts.
An article in the NY Times sparks the two guys to discuss writing a letter from their 2020 selves to read years down the road about what they learned, how they grew and how they overcame.
Some fatherly fodder over Instagram and fantasy football brings us this episode featuring three titans of the toddlers, Dads of Instagram, who discuss how the pandemic changed fatherhood and the meme-ing of being a parent.
We sit with three epic Moms Ali, Mel and Simone to discuss being a super Mom during the Stay-at-Home, how to be a good partner in a pandemic and have an all out Mom Joke marathon.
A pandemic, two surgeries and a trip to meet his mountain. Reflecting on Tuckerman's first birthday and a trip to the trail that inspired his name.
We talk with Nate DeMars, owner/ founder of Pursuit, about men's fashion, building a team around you and this week's Drinks with Dude puts a hoppy twist on a classic brunch drink.
On this one, we talk with paid family leave advocate and President of Geben Communication, Heather Whaling about working just as hard with more time out of the office and striking that balance in life that we all long for.
We are left inspired and speechless by Chris Brannigan with Hope for Hasti and his efforts to do everything humanly possible to save his eight-year-old girl, Hasti, from a rare genetic condition.
Just in time for the holidays, the guys from Echo Spirits join us to talk about holiday cocktails, the most delicious spirit you've probably never heard of and we press on through Zoom connectivity issues.
In time for the holidays, we meet with Jason of Litvin Productions to give us a snapshot of how to capture our favorite memories with better pictures and videos.
We've ordered up an episode that is equal parts fatherly fodder and breakfast adventures, with a witty reduction of Dad humor and a side of parenting lessons learned around the most important meal of the day as we talk with Dr. Breakfast, the man behind Breakfast with Nick.
Pour yourself a cold one as we talk to Ty and Kelly at Fat Head's Brewery about their award-winning beers, what to expect when expecting, how to survive being a new Dad, beer nerd stuff and not one, but two Dad jokes.
We talk with Annie, Owner and Founder of Seed Babies, as she coaches us how to succeed with our backyard gardens and her favorite herbs inspires this episode’s Drinks with Dude.
We discuss college prep and life after high school for our kids with Jane, Founder of My College Advocate, and this Drinks with Dude gets straight A's.
Better sleep with the kiddos begins the moment you finish this episode, which features Katie DiMonico Sleep Consulting and this installment of Drinks with Dude pays homage to the most badass #dadass ever.
The first step to a healthier, stronger you as we discuss healthy tips for busy parents with natural body builder, Kevin Lofy. The guys discuss the time The Dadass almost made it on the cover of Muscle & Fitness and The Dude makes the most unique drink yet!
Joe, Nikhil and Derek from Echo Spirits Distilling Co. join us to talk about their straight rye whiskey release this week. The Dadass learns about a spirit he's never heard of. The Dude geeks out over this episode's drinks. And we get a Dad Joke that's out of this world.
With the 4th behind us and Coast Guard's birthday coming up August 4th, the Dadass reflects on fatherly lessons learned while serving and this episode's Drinks with Dude takes you to the County Fair.
This has the recipe to be our best episode yet featuring Lindsay, a mom of three, registered dietitian and the voice behind The Lean Green Bean, as well as some big news is shared and we find a little joy with the latest Drinks with Dude.
A Dadass, a Dude and a Doc sit on a podcast. We ask important injury prevention questions to Dr. Pat McSweeney, PT DPT, as we discuss yearlong youth sports and The Dude helps fight muscle cramps with this next Drinks with Dude.
We sit with Doug Ditty, the Dad of our very own Dude. He lays upon us years of fatherly wisdom of lessons learned while deep in the trenches of raising three kids and of course...The Dude mixes a sweet little cocktail that made one embarrassing story told not hurt as much.
We close out Pride Month with our first female guest, Sarah, owner of Be Well Counseling, as we discuss sexuality and gender over another Drink with Dude that's as sweet as Grandma Josie's peach pie.
The greatest podcast episode in the history of podcasts....that almost wasn't. In the spirit of Father's Day, we share husband and dad lessons learned, get way too descriptive on baby butts and find time to discuss jalapeno beers
Silence is one of Racisms's most effective weapons and we wanted to make sure we discussed how families can talk about race and becoming culturally aware in today's world. We invited Pastor Vaughn Bell on the podcast to lead us in conversation.
We survived the toddler lockdown and got used to wearing pants again as we head back to the office. Now we must begin to balance work and that high level of engagement with our family that we had during the stay-at-home.
The second in a three part series related to the transition back to work after the stay at home order. We discuss getting back into the office and how we as Dads can handle it, along with realizing we have to wear pants again.
Dude the Resident Counselor and I discuss tips and stories of how we made the best of being forced home for weeks with our wife and kids (fur ones too).
I do a bourbon tasting with Legendary libation educator and grandad Gary Grote of Old Oak Society as he walks us through bourbons for dads on a budget.
The homebrew legend, Papa Loaf - my Dad, joins us and leaves me with three tips all new Dads need to hear.
It's all about the bacon on this one...and knowing how to be a more present father so we can more effectively do Dad things. Dude the Resident Family Counselor joins me and we discuss mindfulness techniques and handling our emotions as we try our hands at being great Dads.
Chip's about to get salty on this one as I am joined by the Commissioner of the Salty Snack Bracket Bill Hohman to determine the top salty snack you should be enjoying during this social distancing.
After a weekend of the NFL Draft, I break it down for the Cleveland Browns with Joey Mac and ask the question years of Dads have asked about raising future little Browns fans.
Instead of focusing on no sports and being stuck at home, I give 10 ways this has been great for me, my family and my love of Manhattans and 90's Ska.
With the world and our homes on lock down...what's the dadliest thing you've done? Let's unpack that in less than a minute.
Giving the nature of things today. Being forced to stay home is the perfect time for us Dads to act.
In this episode I lay the groundwork for this podcast and talk about the three important things All DADS should be doing during our social distancing, home lockdown.
A brief thought on accepting the Joys and the pains of those unexpected surprises thrown at Dads...like a good shart.
Hi. I'm Matt. The dad behind the podcast. As we get this thing up and running, I wanted to share a little bit about me. Stay strong Dadasses!