Ok Dad Podcast: Recent Episodes
Okayiest_Dad
The world's most "okayiest" dad (Bryan) talking about being a Dad, father figure, role model, and what it truly means to be a Dad. Everyone has different experiences and ideas, I go searching not for the sole answer, but for discussions and challenge old ideologies about parenthood, while having laughs, tears, and joy throughout the way!
Malcolm, father, husband, businessman, coach and more comes on to talk life, challenges, overcoming obstacles and succeeding in life through the power of discipline. We talk growing up in South Africa to running his business and still finding a balance to be with his family throughout the week. We talk about the challenge everyone faces when trying to overcome diet and exercise changes.
Malcolm Treneman’s Info
https://www.instagram.com/exalt_coaching/
https://form.jotform.com/202765815549364
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Nozzer Pardiwala father, husband, columnist, author, writer, editor, director, and screenwriter comes onto the podcast. We discuss the abilities of the internet and how it affects education and the world compared to our life growing up with limited technology. We talk deeply about the definition of success. We talk about our children, growing up in Mumbai, India and much much more.
Nozzer’s Information
https://www.missmalini.com/2021/10/06/5-homeschooling-myths-debunked-by-a-homeschooler/
https://www.instagram.com/nozzer_pardiwala/
IG: Ok Dad Podcast
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Lee Broders all the way from the UK, and father of five, comes onto the Ok Dad Podcast to talk about his life journey. Raised in a loving household and joining the military at sixteen to working for himself and leading such a fulfilling life. He has jumped out of airplanes, knows how to ski, plays the saxophone, and has even obtained his law degree in his early 40’s. Truly a person who believes in the power of himself.
IG: Ok Dad Podcast
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Youtube: Okayiest_Dad
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Podcast Links
https://okdadpodcast.buzzsprout.com/
https://open.spotify.com/show/1VqyDlAYjeVW0WXLjwqEpY
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ok-dad-podcast/id1546575045
Loraine, host of “Outta Tha Box with Lala” comes onto the Ok Dad Podcast to talk about the times growing up with her mom raising her and her four brothers and sisters. Her mom being one of the pillars of the family fought hard to make sure they were always taken care of. Now as a single mom she is doing a fantastic job for her son and her as they tread the workings of life by always moving forward through their struggles. We learn a lot about perseverance and attitude through her eyes.
Loraine’s Links
Podcast
https://podcasts.apple.com/tr/podcast/outta-tha-box-with-lala/id1558377968
Twitter
@Outtathabox06
IG: Ok Dad Podcast
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https://www.instagram.com/okayiest_dad/
Youtube: Okayiest_Dad
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTzZmmVWr8hs16CNI558G3Q
Kellan Fluckiger, author or Tight Rope of Depression, Podcast Host of “Your Ultimate Life with Kellan Fluckiger”, husband, and father of many comes on the Ok Dad Podcast to share his life insights and stories. We talk childhood trauma, drug addiction, high profile jobs, his books, his podcast, and more really tough topics.
Kellan Fluckiger Info
Podcast
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-ultimate-life-with-kellan-fluckiger/id1505919748
Book Links
https://www.amazon.com/Kellan-Fluckiger/e/B009EFGGT6/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1
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Youtube: Okayiest_Dad
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Eric Garcia comes on the Ok Dad Podcast and talks about his journey growing up in a small town and having children fairly early in life. Eric's mother was around, but it was with the help of his grandparents that shaped his morals and values. We discuss the success of homeschooling children in an era where the world is divided. We talk different discipline methods and more!
IG: Ok Dad Podcast
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https://www.instagram.com/okayiest_dad/
Youtube: Okayiest_Dad
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTzZmmVWr8hs16CNI558G3Q
Michael comes onto Ok Dad Podcast to talk about his life leaving a small town in Texas to explore more than just the big city. He finds his way through college, around the country, into the military and has traveled to more than 20 countries. He runs Novel Excursion Travel and is a full time writer, all while married to his wife while they raise their two children in a home school environment.
Michael’s Info
https://novelexcursion.com
https://www.instagram.com/novelexcursiontravel/?hl=en
IG: Okayiest_Dad
Youtube: Okayiest_Dad
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Evan Grabenstein comes on the podcast and we discuss a whole realm of topics. We give our fatherly insights on homeschooling in today’s society, raising children in a divisive nation, changing our minds when we are proven that we are wrong and more.
IG: Okayiest_Dad
Youtube: Okayiest_Dad
https://www.instagram.com/okayiest_dad/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTzZmmVWr8hs16CNI558G3Q
Cristian, Funeral Director, Navy Veteran, and mother of three boys comes on the podcast. We talk finding a career path with an unsupportive spouse, joining the military with a family who opposes it, the loss of a child, and leaving toxic relationships.
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Marco Carluchi from Manchester, England comes on the Okay Dad Podcast to talk Dad stuff. Marco talks about growing up with his mother raising 4 kids. We touch some topics like Afghanistan withdrawal, firearms in America, knives in the UK, and a few other topics
Nobody Cares About Dad
https://nobodycaresaboutdad.com
https://nobodycaresaboutdad.com/podcast/
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Bigfoot . . . myth, legend, or real?
Let’s be honest, Bigfoot is great cool story, but has anyone had any experience or real sightings of him? I spent 4 years in the Pacific Northwest, and there was a week I spent in training that leads up to my experience with an unusual sighting.
ft. My wife with commentary
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Make your bed! Get up and focus on you! Time to start again. Back yourself up.
Dad rants on people being too sad
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Christian Escamilla is back! First appearing in episode 2 of the Okay Dad Podcast (go check it out if you haven’t). We talk about high school, work ethics, is college worth it right now vs in the past. We talk and pick each others mind to see if we should care what people think of you. We talk a bunch of our past and where we are headed. A bunch of nostalgia goes a long way between two childhood friends.
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So we bought a Jeep. This isn’t the first jeep in my life, but it is our families first jeep. The road to getting a wrangler. Are we going to keep it? Enjoy it? Hate it? Love it? Find out what I found out!
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Youtube: Okayiest_Dad
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Relationships, Vacations, and Trusting people. We talk about relationships other than your partner ie, friends, family, coworkers etc. Vacations CAN be the worst. How do you treat people?
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Youtube: Okayiest_Dad
https://www.instagram.com/okayiest_dad/
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Untitled Series
Journal Series
Chapter 1 in a series about my life and growing up with the people who were around and helped raise me.
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Personal responsibility, is it meaningless now? Who is to blame for situations that arise? Should we be blaming people for our own actions? Do we miss a larger issue when we point fingers?
Be a good role model for your children!
IG: Okayiest_Dad
Youtube: Okayiest_Dad
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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTzZmmVWr8hs16CNI558G3Q
Father’s Day is here this week!
I talk about growing up and being a troubled kid, fighting, disruptive, and talking back behavior. What caused me to change or want to grow up and mature. Some teachers who cared brought out the best in me!
We are shaping members of society by being role models, parents, and their DAD!
IG: Okayiest_Dad
Youtube: Okayiest_Dad
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It's been on my mind. Work ethic: "the principle that hard work is intrinsically virtuous or worthy of reward"
Does it make you rich, poor, bad, good person?
Does everyone have it? Mine isn't as high as someone like Kobe, but I get by.
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Hey, Howdy, Hey!
I was on my way to get a gallon of milk...
Here is a quick recap of what has been going on in our lives, OK DAD PODCAST isn't going anywhere, we just took a break!
If you want to be on you know where to find me! I'll start booking interviews again time now!
Send me your info if you want to get on for an episode and speak your piece!
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Chris Cooremans comes back on because he isn’t done talking! He strikes again. We talk Mr. Potato Head, dad stuff, what is success, unfriending people because of politics, and growing up. We go into some really interesting paths that we don't always come to a conclusion on!
Dads have different ideas and values, second appearances give you all some more insight on their personalities and mine on topics all around!
After I’ve done an interview of someone, their second time on the show is a lot more open ended. If you haven’t heard Chris’ story, give episode 7 a listen for a little more of his background.
IG: Okayiest_Dad
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Oscar Herrera joins me today to talk wife, daughter, the BIG FREEZE, and how to work on self improvement. Balance is a big key in his life with working out, marriage, and being a good dad to his daughter.
Oscar’s Info
IG: https://www.instagram.com/herrera24fit/?hl=en
Link: https://linktr.ee/Oscarherrera
Okayiest Dad's info
IG: https://www.instagram.com/okayiest_dad/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTzZmmVWr8hs16CNI558G3Q
Kristopher Molinar comes on to talk about divorce and bonding with his daughter through some tough times. We talk about divorce, military deployments, dogs, the nostalgia we feel when our kids enjoy something we loved organically, and more!
IG: Okayiest_Dad
Youtube: Okayiest_Dad
https://www.instagram.com/okayiest_dad/
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Ronnie Woods talk growing up with a single mom, early independence, joining the military right outside of high school, military struggles, and raising 3 children while married.
Ronnie’s Info
https://www.instagram.com/fitnessron_
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Barrett Johnson, husband, father, and author of “Meet Me in the Middle” “The Young Man’s Guide to Awesomeness”, “The Talks”. We talk about the difference of generational fatherhood, seeking out resources, and much more on this episode!
Barrett’s Info
https://www.infoforfamilies.com
IG: Okayiest_Dad
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I got the honor to talk to Ignacio Valdez today a teacher, improv artist, Dad, husband and more. We talk about religion, punishments as a kid, growing up in a guilt culture family, hardships, work life balance and a ton of other interesting topics.
I do appreciate all the feedback and Dads that have given their time to this podcast. Y’all really make the show what it is! Feel free to reach out to me to be on!
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All the way from England, Alex (Host of not_another_dad_joke) and I talk for the first time and discuss topics ranging from sleep deprivation, being overly anxious for our newborns, engagements, family upbringings, and some controversial topics for some ears.
Very fun connecting with a fellow Dad from across the pond!
Alex’s Info (please like and support this great cause)
https://www.patreon.com/NotAnotherDadJoke
IG: https://www.instagram.com/not_another_dad_joke/
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Anthony Lopez and I talk about how important it is to make sure you make your kid laugh, co-parenting, discipline, breakups, custody agreements and more!
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https://www.instagram.com/okayiest_dad/
Youtube: Okayiest_Dad
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This interview, I talk with Corey Holcomb who has a lot of insight and experience with an amazing stepfather growing up, we talk family deaths, finding out your wife is pregnant, Batman as a role model, knowing when to settle down during heated moments and much much more. Thanks for the listen guys!
Corey has his own podcast please give it a listen and a follow!
https://pod.link/1546935588
https://www.instagram.com/emotionalducttapepodcast/
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This interview I talk to Haley Moreno, a close friend of mine who has a ton of wise words. We talk single moms with kids dating, military life, growing up and hearing that we are loved but not shown. She’s got some rules that she doesn’t bend on when it comes to her kids. Give it a listen!
IG: Ok Dad Podcast
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Youtube: Okayiest_Dad
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Ok Dad Podcast library is growing and all the guest have been really helpful and interesting to hear their stories and perspectives. We also end every show with fatherly/motherly advice. I hope y'all enjoy!
Message me on Social Media so we can book a date!
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This interview I talk to Jessica about her view of fatherhood, being a military spouse, getting a Master’s degree, and maintaining a healthy family all while being happily married! We talk about kids in schools, making friends in the military, birthday parties without families, and deployments.
All this and more!
IG: Okayiest_Dad
Youtube: Okayiest_Dad
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This interview I meet with Matthew Burkett and we talk a little about time in the military, marrying your high school crush, dealing with a co-parent, seeing that more is caught than taught for our kids, and some other serious stuff I'm sure many co-parents have gone through!
IG: Okayiest_Dad
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This interview I with an old friend of mine, Ramiro (Ram) Carraman. We talk about how he found out he was going to be a dad, some monumental moments in his daughter’s life, trusting your wife when she’s got the experience, and how our dads were to us growing up.
IG: Okayiest_Dad
Youtube: Okayiest_Dad
Ok Dads let's talk, teaser.
Dads, parents, and people from all walks of life have interactions with Dads and everyone has a story to tell or several. Come on for a listen, and if you want to share your story to help, inspire, or talk shoot me a message on IG @Okayiest_Dad or on Youtube: Ok Dad Podcast
This interview I met with the fatherly Chris Cooremans.
We talk daughters, tantrums, co-parenting, and even quarantining away from your daughter for a few weeks during a Covid-19 Scare.
IG: Ok Dad Podcast
https://www.instagram.com/okdadpodcast/?hl=en
https://www.instagram.com/okayiest_dad/
Youtube: Okayiest_Dad
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTzZmmVWr8hs16CNI558G3Q
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This interview I met with the exciting Dustin Edwards who is a Father, Dad, Husband, and all around good guy.
We talk having children in the military, marriage, spanking, being a dad in today’s culture and a bunch of other stuff.
IG: Ok Dad Podcast
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https://www.instagram.com/okayiest_dad/
Youtube: Okayiest_Dad
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTzZmmVWr8hs16CNI558G3Q
IG: Okayiest_Dad
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No matter what it is, just start! Do it, something small, no matter what it is, just being. You'll start to grow
My daughter gets her period!
And finally, how I handled my daughter not doing her chores.
IG: Ok Dad Podcast
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Youtube: Okayiest_Dad
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Babysitter left for a few seconds and my son ate a . . .
Don't let your kids eat paint chips!
Give yourself some extra moments this week with your kids.
IG: Ok Dad Podcast
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Youtube: Okayiest_Dad
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Don't miss the moments that matter.
A short story about having a baby, then going to work day 1!
Try prioritizing your time, not your activities.
IG: Ok Dad Podcast
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Youtube: Okayiest_Dad
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Christian Escamilla is an old friend of mine that does so much.
Artist/Comic/Podcaster and more!
One Man Show Podcast
We talk about how we grew up and the way society is now.
A little tease into the why and what of the show.
Calling out anyone who wants to be on the OK DAD Podcast.
Send me a message on Instagram @Okayiest_Dad