Dad Up Podcast
436 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 8 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 280 ratingsPodcast show for dads about dads being dads.
The show features incredible guests ranging from celebrities to pro-athletes to entrepreneurs. On the show we discuss their experiences in parenting and how they have managed raising kids all while being successful in their careers.
We not only get into the nuts and bolts on parenting with tips, tools and strategies they have used, but they share personal stories that they have experienced as parents.
Each episode is packed with nuggets that you won’t want to miss. Please check it out! You won’t be disappointed. Let’s go Dad Up! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daduppodcast/support
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Ep. 248 - Family Footsteps: A Father’s Pursuit Of The Olympic Glory | Rory Linkletter and Bryan Ward
July 21, 2024 21:00 - 52 minutes - 71.7 MBWelcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share another episode with this guest and the exciting journey he is about to embark on this summer. Paris would be Summer Games debut for 27-year-old Calgary-born runner. Rory Linkletter is only the 2nd Canadian to hit the Olympic qualifying standard in the men's marathon for Paris this summer. The 27-year-old set a personal-best time of two hours eight minutes one second at the Sevilla Marathon in Spain. Rory ran nine secon...
Ep. 247 - A Race Against Blindness | Dr Johnston and Bryan Ward
July 14, 2024 22:14 - 45 minutes - 61.9 MBNEW EPISODE RELEASED Click the links below or in the show notes! Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share another episode with this guest to have a tough conversation about the struggles his son will soon face. Dr. Steve Johnston is an MD/MBA with a vast understanding of the healthcare system, coupled with real-world experience in building companies, leading teams, & solving complex challenges. His son, Luke, has a rare genetic condition and is slowly going blin...
Parenting Pep Talk: How Do I Build A Strong Connection With My Teenager | Bryan Ward | Ep. 246
July 07, 2024 21:00 - 18 minutes - 25.4 MBNEW EPISODE RELEASED Click the links below or in the show notes! Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share another episode of Parenting Pep Talk. In today's episode, I want to share a question I received from a fan of the show. So I thought we could dive into the topic of building a deep connection with your teenager. As parents, it is crucial to maintain a strong bond with our teenagers, as this connection plays a vital role in their emotional well-being, devel...
Ep. 245 - The Remarkable Resilience Of A Father and His Three Sons | Jeff Nelligan and Bryan Ward
June 30, 2024 22:00 - 33 minutes - 45.6 MBWelcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share this amazing guest and episode with you. Jeff Nelligan currently works as a public affairs executive in Washington, D.C. He formerly worked for three Members of the U.S. Congress and served twice as a Presidential appointee. An Army veteran, he is a of Polynesian ancestry (Māori Indian, New Zealand) and a graduate of Williams College and Georgetown University Law School. Jeff Nelligan is also the father of three boys and...
Ep. 244 - Transforming Education & Families With Apogee Strong Schools | Matt Beaudreau & Bryan Ward
June 23, 2024 22:30 - 36 minutes - 50.4 MBWelcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share this amazing guest and episode with you. Matt Beaudreau is a Keynote Speaker, Consultant, and Coach to organizations around the world. His clients have ranged from Wells Fargo, Honeywell, and Lockheed Martin to American Eagle, Cedars-Sinai and the United States Air Force. Matt has a reputation as a provocative thought leader in educational and personal development practices. He is a two-time featured TEDx speaker and he...
Ep. 243 - Summer Brain Boost: Keeping Kids Engaged | Bryan and Andrea Ward | Ep. 243
June 16, 2024 23:00 - 27 minutes - 37.9 MBWelcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share this new episode of Parenting Pep Talk with special guest appearance from my wife, Andrea. Today we talk about the importance of keeping our children’s minds sharp and engaged over the summer. Keeping kids engaged in reading over the summer is crucial for their academic and cognitive development. It helps them stay sharp and ready for the upcoming school year. Reading not only enhances their language and literacy skill...
Ep. 242 - Leading With A Nurtured Heart | Dan Peterson and Bryan Ward
June 10, 2024 03:29 - 38 minutes - 53.4 MBDan Peterson is the founder of The Compass 4 Life, is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and an advanced trainer for the Nurtured Heart Approach™ (NHA). He specializes in helping adults who work with or have challenging children develop strategies for their child to succeed in both the school environment and family setting. Dan wants to provide parenting tips for children with behavioral problems and encourage positive parenting. Dan has developed his own unique coaching style base...
Ep. 241 - Parenting Pep Talk - Survival Guide For Parents - Bryan Ward
June 02, 2024 22:00 - 18 minutes - 25.9 MBNEW EPISODE RELEASED Click the links below or in the show notes. Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share this new episode of Parenting Pep Talk! Today I share the humorous but serious "Survival Guide for Parents" episode. I share various strategies and tips to help parents navigate the challenges of raising children. I covered various topics, sharing ten different lessons complete with scenarios and the technique on how to manage the scenario. The "Survival Gu...
Ep. 240 - Building A Strong Family With Strong Values | Ferlan Bailey and Bryan Ward
May 26, 2024 22:00 - 33 minutes - 45.7 MBWelcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share this amazing guest and episode with you. Ferlan Bailey, now IFBB Pro Ferlan Bailey; is originally from the island of Grenada. The family support system was always strong in Ferlan’s life as he grew up. The strength that he was surrounded by as a child drove him down his path as a bodybuilder. Ferlan has competed in multiple shows over the last 6 years and experienced many things along the way. In Ferlan’s journey he le...
Ep. 239 - Parenting Pep Talk - Embracing Positive Affirmations In Parenting | Bryan Ward
May 19, 2024 13:00 - 7 minutes - 10.8 MBWelcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share this new episode of Parenting Pep Talk! Today we're diving into a topic that can have a profound impact on our parenting journey: the power of positive affirmations. Positive affirmations are powerful statements that can help shape our mindset and outlook on life. When applied to parenting, they can play a significant role in fostering a nurturing and supportive environment for our children. So, let's explore how positiv...
Ep. 238 - Generate Happiness & Wealth With Wisdom From The Word | R. Roberts, S. Murphy & B. Ward
May 12, 2024 13:00 - 42 minutes - 39 MBWelcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share this new episode with you. Rusty Roberts and Sean Murphy, founders of Psalms Path Consulting, help Christian Entrepreneurs achieve more Peace & Profit in their business through transformative business coaching that has its roots in Scripture. In a world where business coaches talk about the tactics & strategies without mentioning the power of Jesus, Rusty & Sean are one of the only coaches in the world to integrate real b...
Ep. 237 - Parenting Pep Talk - Avoid The Power Struggle | Bryan Ward
May 05, 2024 13:00 - 14 minutes - 20.2 MBWelcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share this new episode of Parenting Pep Talk! One of the most challenging things we can experience as parents is the power struggle with our kids. So how do we avoid the power struggle? This episode will help you as parents avoid this issue. Here are some tips for avoiding power struggles with your child: 1. Set clear and consistent rules: Make sure your child knows what is expected of them and what the consequences will be if...
Ep. 236 - Comedy And Chaos: The Dad’s Guide To Parenting | Cory Jenks and Bryan Ward
April 28, 2024 13:00 - 43 minutes - 59.3 MBWelcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share this new episode with you. Cory Jenks is a convention breaking pharmacist, comedian, author, speaker, and dad from Tucson Arizona. Since earning his Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2011 from the University of South Carolina, he has been on a mission to help people get off medications through lifestyle. Since 2013, he has taught, coached and performed improv comedy for 1000’s of people. And since 2022 when his 1st book Perm...
Ep. 235 - Overcoming Limits As Parents | Jessica Hurlbut and Bryan Ward
April 21, 2024 13:00 - 51 minutes - 70.1 MBWelcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share this new episode with you. Jessica Hurlbut is a wife, pastor, writer, podcaster, and mom of five—two autistic, two adopted, and one typical teen boy. She and her husband, Greg, are lead pastors of New Testament Church in Upstate New York, and oversee a network of churches in the North Country. Jessica and her husband also host a weekly podcast, Full Spectrum Parent, the only faith-based autism parenting podcast. We all k...
Ep. 234 - Parenting Pep Talk - Parenting With Positive Discipline | Bryan Ward
April 14, 2024 13:00 - 8 minutes - 11.5 MBWelcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share this new episode of Parenting Pep Talk! I want to dive into the concept of positive discipline and how it can benefit both parents and children. As parents, we strive to raise confident, compassionate, and well-behaved children. But sometimes, traditional discipline methods can leave us feeling frustrated, disconnected, and unsure if we're truly helping our children grow. That's where positive discipline comes in and i...
Ep. 233 - The Magic Of Parenthood | Magician Tom Pesce and Bryan Ward
April 07, 2024 13:00 - 56 minutes - 77.8 MBWelcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share this amazing guest and episode with you. Tom Pesce is one of the country’s most sought-after speakers, educators, and motivational entertainers. He will demonstrate his talent on the Dad Up Podcast. You’re in for a real treat on this episode! Pay close attention! Tom’s long client list includes companies such as Morgan Stanley, NASA, Amazon, Google, NBC, Deloitte, Nasdaq, Formula 1, and more. Tom has toured the country...
Ep. 232 - Parenting Pep Talk - Teaching Accountability & Responsibility To Our Children | Bryan Ward
March 31, 2024 13:00 - 19 minutes - 27.1 MBNEW EPISODE RELEASED Click the links below or in my bio. Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share this new episode of Parenting Pep Talk! Today, I want to talk to you about an important topic that we sometimes overlook – teaching accountability to our kids. It's not always easy, but it's incredibly important, especially when it comes to our kids. Let me explain why. Our kids look up to us, and they learn from our behavior more than we realize. When we own our...
Ep. 231 - Unveiling Miracles: A Pastor’s Journey Of Faith And Parenthood | Pastor Matt and B. Ward
March 24, 2024 18:42 - 39 minutes - 53.8 MBWelcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share this new episode with you! Matthew Stephen Brown is the founding and Senior Pastor at Sandals Church in Riverside, CA. From a small 8-person church plant in 1997, Sandals Church now has 14 physical campuses throughout California, a growing online campus with more than 50 countries tuning in, and a digital presence reaching 110,000 people weekly. Pastor Matt is passionate about the vision of authenticity and raising the ne...
Ep. 230 - Parenting Pep Talk: Positive Reinforcement | Bryan Ward
March 17, 2024 13:00 - 12 minutes - 17.7 MBToday, we will be discussing a topic that is both easy to understand and implement in everyday parenting: the power of positive reinforcement. Positive reinforcement is a simple yet effective technique that can have a significant impact on your child's behavior and overall development. Join me as I explore how this approach can make parenting a little bit easier and more enjoyable. Segment 1: Understanding Positive Reinforcement - Definition: Positive reinforcement involves acknowledging ...
Ep. 229 - Radio Revelations: Johnny’s Parenting Perspective | Johnny Ice and Bryan Ward
March 10, 2024 13:00 - 44 minutes - 61.1 MBNEW EPISODE RELEASED Click the links below or in my bio. Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share this new episode and guest with you!! Meet Johnny Ice, from 95.5 KLOS is a New Yorker with a sharp wit and a penchant for sarcasm. For over two decades, he's been lighting up the radio waves with his unforgettable antics and on-air stunts. Best known for his stint on The Heidi and Frank Show on 95.5 KLOS in Los Angeles since 2010, Johnny's dyslexia adds an extra la...
Ep. 228 - Parenting Pep Talk: Navigating Youth Sports Coaching For Our Kids | Bryan Ward
March 09, 2024 00:30 - 17 minutes - 24.6 MBNEW EPISODE RELEASED Click the links below or in my bio. Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share this new episode of Parenting Pep Talk! In this episode of "Navigating Youth Sports," I delve into the intricate world of coaching our kids. From fostering teamwork to handling competition, I explore the dynamics of guiding young athletes to success while sharing how to separate the roll of parent and coach. Coaching our own child in sports presents a unique set of...
Ep. 227 - How To Be An Unbreakable Dad | Bryan Scudiere and Bryan Ward
February 25, 2024 14:00 - 47 minutes - 65.8 MBNEW EPISODE RELEASED Click the links below or in my bio. Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share this new episode and guest with you! Bryan Scudiere, founder of Unbreakable Dads, is a powerhouse coach who has built an incredible multi 6-figure business following one simple mission: To help dads take back their life. Bryan has personally helped 200+ dads lose 20-40lbs in less than 5 hours a week without relying on fad diets or living in the gym. Bryan's message...
Ep. 226 - Parenting Pep Talk: Unlocking Conversations With Our Kids | Bryan Ward
February 18, 2024 14:00 - 11 minutes - 16 MBWelcome to a new episode of Parenting Pep Talk on The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share this new episode with you! Parenting Pep Talk: Unlocking Conversations With Our Kids In this episode, I delve into the importance of creating a safe and non-judgmental environment for your children to open up. From active listening techniques to validating emotions and avoiding overreactions, I explore practical strategies to encourage meaningful dialogue. Join me as I discuss the power of open-ende...
Ep. 225 - From The Gridiron To Grace | Steve Weatherford and Bryan Ward
February 11, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour - 120 MBWelcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share this amazing guest with you. Steve Weatherford is a husband, father, Super Bowl Champ, business owner and follower of Christ. As a 10 Year NFL Vet – XLVI Super Bowl Champ with the New York Giants, Steve was named “NFL’s Most Philanthropic Man” and the “NFL’s Fittest Man” twice. He has been a sports broadcaster with Good Day New York, ESPN SportsNation, Sports Illustrated as well as a multi-business owner including his own...
Ep. 224 | Parenting Pep Talk: Setting Boundaries On Social Media | Bryan Ward
February 04, 2024 14:00 - 17 minutes - 23.8 MBWelcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share this new series with you! Parenting Pep Talk: Setting Boundaries on Social Media In our modern digital age, the allure and influence of social media on our children cannot be understated. As parents and guardians, it is our responsibility to guide and protect our children in this vast online landscape. Today, I want to talk about the importance of setting boundaries for our kids on social media. First and foremost, we m...
Ep. 223 - Parenting Is No Squid Game | TJ Stukes and Bryan Ward
January 28, 2024 14:00 - 45 minutes - 62.8 MBWelcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share this amazing guest with you. TJ Stukes, a.k.a. Player 182, on the Netflix Series Squid Games The Challenge, might look familiar to sports fans and reality TV aficionados. Here's where you may have seen him before. He’s a retired pro athlete. At 6'8" tall, TJ has had an impressive basketball career, joining the Harlem Wizards in 2009 after college and playing for more than 20 years as "Tomahawk" Stukes. The Wizards toured ...
Ep. 222 - Be The Unicorn | William Vanderbloemen and Bryan Ward
January 21, 2024 13:00 - 43 minutes - 59.5 MBNEW EPISODE RELEASED Click the links below! Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share this amazing guest with you. My guest today is William Vanderbloemen. William has been able to combine over 15 years of ministry experience as a Senior Pastor with the best practices of Executive Search to provide churches with a unique offering: a deep understanding of local church work with the very best knowledge and practices of professional executive search. Prior to his fo...
Ep. 221 - Triumph Over Adversity | Jason Wood and Bryan Ward
January 14, 2024 14:00 - 51 minutes - 70.5 MBWelcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share this amazing guest with you. My guest today is Jason Wood. He’s a dad, combat vet and endurance athlete. Jason Wood's incredible fitness journey is nothing short of a remarkable adventure that unfolded after his graduation from college in 2004. Fueled by a sense of duty and patriotism, Jason joined the U.S. Army as an officer, dedicating seven years to active duty and undergoing three intense combat tours in support of Op...
Ep. 220 - Save The Family | Mike Cargile and Bryan Ward
January 07, 2024 14:00 - 56 minutes - 78.1 MBWelcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share this amazing guest with you. My guest today is Mike Cargile. He’s not only a family man, but he’s also running for Congress. Mike’s objective, and overwhelming motivation in his political pursuit, is protecting, preserving and providing for our families. As a husband and a father with many good friends, Mike feels truly blessed to have the opportunity to be a Representative for some of the most wonderful people he has ev...
Ep. 219 - Love Through Life Skills | Stephen Steric and Bryan Ward
December 31, 2023 14:00 - 48 minutes - 66.7 MBWelcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share this amazing guest with you. My guest today is someone that I have known for over 25 years. He was just a teenager when I met him and now he’s a grow man, husband, father and entrepreneur. Stephen is a real estate investor and business owner with a wealth of experience in the industry. He has a passion for helping people achieve their financial goals by investing in real estate and strives to make sure each investment is ...
Ep. 218 | The GravyStack Story | Scott Donnell and Bryan Ward
December 24, 2023 14:00 - 48 minutes - 66.1 MBWelcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share this amazing guest with you. Today’s episode is a follow-up episode to last week’s show. As my guest today, Scott Donnell, is the co-author of Value Creation Kid. Scott Donnell is the founder of Apex Leadership Co, Hapbee Technologies, and the GravyStack™ banking app for kids and families. Today we are talking specifically about GravyStack. This is the world’s first gamified banking platform for kids and teens that inclu...
Ep. 217 - Healthy Struggles Your Kids Need To Succeed | Lee Benson and Bryan Ward
December 17, 2023 14:00 - 50 minutes - 69.6 MBWelcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share this amazing guest with you. Lee Benson is a value creation expert with over 30 years of experience in the business world. He is the CEO of Execute to Win, a firm that helps organizations of all sizes to accelerate the value they create. Lee began his value creation journey early, pulling weeds for 25 cents an hour. Since then, he has founded and led seven companies, including Able Aerospace, which he grew from two to 50...
Ep. 216 - Geared For Life As A Parent | Bryce Kenny and Bryan Ward
December 10, 2023 14:00 - 51 minutes - 70.6 MBWelcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share this amazing guest with you. Growing up, Bryce Kenny’s passion was in Top Fuel dragracing, traveling the country with his grandfather competing in a race car capable of 300mph in just 4 seconds! Those miles traveled in the rig with his grandfather, Doc Sipple, would prove to be the mentorship that would equip Bryce with the passion and skill sets to fulfill his purpose – to use the platform of motorsports to change people’...
Ep. 215 - Big League Perspective On Fatherhood | Ryan Lavarnway and Bryan Ward
December 03, 2023 14:00 - 39 minutes - 54.8 MBWelcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share this amazing guest with you. Ryan Lavarnway is much more than just a former MLB championship baseball player. Today, his identity is husband and father. Ryan and his wife Jamie recently had a daughter, Blake. In their free time they enjoy family time together, traveling, trying new restaurants and getting involved in their local community. Ryan Lavarnway is a retired professional baseball player. He was originally drafted...
Ep. 214 - Unveiling Manhood: Conversations On Masculinity | Ryan Michler and Bryan Ward
November 26, 2023 14:00 - 40 minutes - 55.9 MBWelcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share this amazing guest with you. Most of Ryan Michler’s childhood was spent without a permanent father figure. He never learned how to work on his car. He never had the chance to roughhouse with his dad. He didn’t even learn how to throw a baseball correctly until he was a freshman in high school. Looking back on it now, Ryan wonders how his life would have been different if he had a permanent male influence in his life. Wha...
Ep. 213 - Embracing Our Children In Our Business | Dan Caldwell, Ildiko Ferenczi and Bryan Ward
November 19, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBWelcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share this amazing guest with you. Dan Caldwell is well established businessman and television personality. He is most famously known Co-Founding for TapOut apparel company. Please pay close attention to this man’s remarkable story of going from living in a crime filled neighborhood as a child to a multiple business owner, tv personality, self-made millionaire and more importantly a successful dad. Ildiko Ferenczi is a hard wor...
Ep. 212 - Safeguard Your Family From Scammers - Doc Compton and Bryan Ward
November 12, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 110 MBNEW EPISODE RELEASED Click links below or in the show notes! Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share this amazing guest with you. Doc Compton also known as the Man of the People and the author of “Turning Robocalls Into Cash” was proud to have spent over 20 years being recognized as one of the nation's foremost authorities on credit repair and credit restoration. Since his departure from the retail consumer credit and credit repair spaces, wherein he helped tho...
Ep. 211 - A Purpose Worth Fighting For | Billy Huard and Bryan Ward
November 05, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 85.8 MBYou might know Billy Huard as the guy who spent 7 years throwing down on the ice in the NHL, or as the corporate guy who spent over 23 years in the business world. Today, he is on a mission to help you find your own purpose worth fighting for. As a coach and author, here to spread the message that no matter how tough life gets… From the heights of the NHL to the depths of alcoholism and back, Billy Huard has survived highs and lows that many people don’t. And for that, he is eternally gr...
Ep. 210 - QB54 Changing Lives One Family At A Time | Mike Silva and Bryan Ward
October 29, 2023 13:00 - 59 minutes - 82.4 MBWelcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share this amazing guest with you. Mike Silva, the innovative mind behind QB54. Mike is a family-oriented entrepreneur on a mission to unite households through fun and engaging activities. With a passion for both sports and spending quality time with his kids, Mikey and his brother embarked on a journey originally back in the 80’s to create something extraordinary. QB54, a backyard game that combines elements of football and c...
Ep. 209 - Unlock Your Parenting Potential | Jeff Lerner and Bryan Ward
October 22, 2023 13:00 - 51 minutes - 71.2 MBWelcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share these amazing guests with you. Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share these amazing guests with you. My guest today is Jeff Lerner. His mission is to help people unlock their full potential and design their dream life. He has been shaped by his choices and regrets none of them. At 16, he chose to get himself fired from the only job he ever had. At 17, he chose to drop out of high school and ...
Ep. 208 - What Are Your Blind Spots? | Luke Entrup and Bryan Ward
October 15, 2023 13:00 - 54 minutes - 74.2 MBWelcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share these amazing guests with you. Luke Entrup has worked with some of the biggest names in the startup, business, and creative world. His work with the consulting firm Evolution has him developing company leaders, aligning company culture with strategy, and creating the ideal conditions for high-impact teams to succeed. He is a certified facilitator with Shadow Work Seminars®, is trained as an Innovation Catalyst through Gra...
Ep. 207 - Story Of The Addict, REBORN! | Joe Nester and Bryan Ward
October 08, 2023 16:00 - 57 minutes - 78.8 MBWelcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share these amazing guests with you. If you met Joe Nester back in 2012, you would have met a lost soul battered, bruised and homeless all because of the affliction of crack and heroin. Joe Nester had a loving father that wanted to make sure Joe had all that he needed in life. He grew up in a great neighborhood, had many friends, was a gifted all-state baseball pitcher, graduated from high school with honors, he was a gifted sk...
Ep. 206 - What To Do About The Cost Of College | Jarret Freeman and Bryan Ward
October 01, 2023 13:00 - 39 minutes - 54.3 MBWelcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share these amazing guests with you. My guest today is Jarret Freeman and he is a higher education and social justice advocate. A former educator in five countries, Jarret understands post-secondary from both the supply and the demand side and has made a life-long commitment to ensuring equal access to quality education in the United States through the Higher Education Foundation, an initiative he founded in 2016. Up Until July...
Ep. 205 - Overcoming Challenges | Carlos Baker and Bryan Ward
September 24, 2023 13:00 - 56 minutes - 77.8 MBWelcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share these amazing guests with you. Carlos Baker is the Lead singer, bass player, and songwriter for CK Baker Band. He is an American born musician who along with wife and kids moved to northern Germany in 2009. He considers himself a professional musician, songwriter, and author, having penned the novel SONGS For IVY in 2020 which is available on Amazon. Carlos has written over 50 songs ranging from country to ballads to roc...
Ep. 204 - Be Mentally Strong, Dads! Luis Montoya and Bryan Ward
September 17, 2023 13:00 - 46 minutes - 64.5 MBWelcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share these amazing guests with you. My guest today is celebrity fitness trainer, super model and dating coach Luis Montoya. Luis Montoya experienced several challenges in his life. He lost a 20 year relationship, lost his son and those things caused him to loose himself. However, a number of important events transpired in his life that really shook him to the core and helped him rediscover who he is and ultimately becomes. L...
Ep. 203 - The Hill (Inspiring True Story) | Rickey Hill, Jeff Celentano and Bryan Ward
September 10, 2023 13:00 - 37 minutes - 51.1 MBWelcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share these amazing guests with you. If you’ve been to the movies recently, you may have seen the hit movie, The Hill. My guests in todays episode features the real life Rickey Hill and Hollywood movie director, Jeff Celentano. Experience Rickey Hill’s extraordinary journey in THE HILL, a film that encapsulates his struggles, dreams, and triumphs. The movie stars Dennis Quaid as James Hill, Rickey’s father, and Colin Ford as ...
Ep. 202 - Showing Affection Toward Your Kids | Mark Craven and Bryan Ward
September 03, 2023 13:00 - 38 minutes - 52.7 MBWelcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share this amazing guest with you. Mark Craven is the bestselling author of Dads, Kiss Your Sons and several other self-development books. Mark has been featured on CBS, NBC, and others sharing his powerful story of being raised by a single mother that was racist only to find out that his biological father was a wrestler in the WWE in the 80's (WWF then) and that his father was also black. Mark's message is for dads to embrace ...
Ep. 201 - From Step-Dad To Super Dad | Luis Chavez and Bryan Ward
August 27, 2023 13:00 - 48 minutes - 67.1 MBWelcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share this amazing guest with you. Luis Chavez grew up in Pico Rivera. Luis is a Heavy Machinery Technician, but that is not who he is. That’s just what he does. Who is Luis? He is a 100% devoted family man to his amazing wife, Claudia and daughter, Alyssa. Luis is a car enthusiast who loves the Dodgers and adores his Family. Luis and his family love taking road trips and visit new places to explore and create memories. Ho...
Ep. 200 - Husband and Wife But Family Is Life | Bryan and Andrea Ward
August 20, 2023 13:00 - 57 minutes - 79.4 MBWelcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. This is a special episode because it’s the 200th episode AND I have a guest in studio with me! First, I want to thank all of my supporters of the show. Without your support, this show would not be as successful as you t has been. I certainly hope you have learned something about yourself and your parenting journey by watching or listening to the Dad Up Podcast. I, myself, have learned so much from the guests I have had on over the years. My...
Ep. 199 - Have You Written Your Legacy Letter | Blake Brewer and Bryan Ward
August 13, 2023 13:00 - 39 minutes - 54.4 MBWelcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share this amazing guest with you. Have you ever wondered what your last words would be to your kids? I, like most dads, have thought about what would happen to my family if something ever happened to me. What if something tragic happens to YOU? My guest today is Blake Brewer, and after you hear his story, I believe you will want to take action. Words have power, and it’s through your words, after you’re gone, that you can s...