Modern Dadhood | Unpacking Fatherhood + Parenting for Dads (and Moms!)
126 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 107 ratingsAdam Flaherty and Marc Checket are two dads from suburban New England. And while they might think they’re pretty funny and cool, the world clearly does NOT need another white dude ramble-cast.
That’s why Modern Dadhood explores what it really means to be a "dad" in 2024 through candid, authentic, and often hilarious conversations with diverse dads of all walks of life… including famous dads, NOT famous dads, dads-to-be, step dads, grand dads, trans dads, and more.
By celebrating present, engaged parenting and commiserating over common fatherhood challenges, listeners will gain new perspectives and feel empowered to become more present and mindful fathers, raising the next generation of kick-ass, world changing kids.
Expect a mix of humor, heart, and 90s nostalgia in each episode.
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Episodes
Breathe, Feel, Then Move | Ryan Cooper on Fitness, Breathing, Combating The Dad Bod
April 19, 2024 09:00 - 44 minutes - 41 MBDads, raise your hand if becoming a parent resulted in falling out of healthy routines like exercise and mindful eating? Yeah, same here. And it's only natural... when there's a new baby in the picture your priorities immediately shift to your partner, the baby's well-being... and your own survival. But months (or years) later, it can be very intimidating to think about combating that "dad bod," and often, we don't even know where to start. Fitness founder Ryan Cooper joins us to share some ...
Rewind Episode | Matt Gourley on Being a New Dad, Finding Balance
April 06, 2024 19:52 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBEpisode 59 originally aired in February, 2020. Becoming a new parent can be a special kind of mayhem. Add a global pandemic into the mix, and the chaos of the first few months are elevated to a new level. But depending on your situation, those challenges may be coupled with opportunity. In Episode 59, podcaster, producer, actor, and all around creative human, Matt Gourley, joins the conversation to discuss the joys, challenges, and insanity of new fatherhood—and how this shift has helped hi...
Many Ways To Say I Love You | Dr. Francois Clemmons on Cosmic Fatherhood + Fred Rogers
March 22, 2024 09:00 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBFor those of us who grew up watching Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, Fred Rogers taught us many lessons via his cast of characters in the Neighborhood of Make-Believe; the most prominent of which is that there are many ways to express your love and appreciation for someone. One member of that cast in particular, Dr. Francois Clemmons ("Officer Clemmons" on the show), carries forth that message even today. Dr. Clemmons joins us to discuss his "cosmic father, cosmic son" relationship with Fred Ro...
Boredom Is The Birth of Art | Author Brady Smith on Parenting, Skateboarding, Kids' Books
March 08, 2024 10:00 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBWhat do bugs, sandwiches, skateboarding, comics, Saved By The Bell, mural painting, a chicken coop... and DADHOOD all have in common? Well, they have author and artist Brady Smith in common. (Duh.) Brady returns to the podcast to chat about many of the seemingly random things listed above... but most of all, how much he and his wife Tiffani Thiessen love being Harper and Holt's parents. After, Adam shares a straight-forward but delightfully odd Did I Just Say That Out Loud? Despite being a ...
Rewind Episode | Danny Tamberelli on Nickelodeon, Nostalgia, Fatherhood
March 01, 2024 10:00 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MBA Day-Glo orange splatter of paint. A geyser of green slime. A seductive forearm tattoo named Petunia. If this doesn't conjure up some serious nostalgia, you either weren't a kid in the 90s, or your mom banned you from watching Nickelodeon. We invited Nick veteran and new dad Danny Tamberelli to the podcast to chat about growing up in the spotlight and how fatherhood is treating him 19 months into his journey. Tune in to find out whether Danny and Adam have actually been cosmically linked ev...
What Is a "Lead Dad" ...And Could I Be One? | Paul Sullivan on Fatherhood
February 16, 2024 10:00 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBWhen you hear the phrase "Lead Dad," what does it make you think? A "stay at home" dad? A dad who prides himself on being the more involved parent? To Paul Sullivan, Founder of The Company of Dads, being a "Lead Dad" is much different... and many of us naturally fall into the category. Hear Paul discuss The Company of Dads' mission to inspire more men to be Lead Dads, and inspire families to experience their full potential. At the end, Marc shares a curious installment of "Did I Just Say Tha...
Parenting Podcast Collab | Margaret Ables + Amy Wilson of What Fresh Hell
February 02, 2024 13:10 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBWhat fresh hell is this episode all about? Well, it's a collaboration with our new friends Amy Wilson and Margaret Ables, hosts of the popular momhood podcast What Fresh Hell: Laughing in the Face of Motherhood. The four parenting podcasters waste no time digging into why there are so many more motherhood podcasts than fatherhood podcasts, the value of gaining new perspectives, and how the role of the father has dramatically shifted over the decades... and could stand to continue evolving! ...
An Actor's Guide to Thriving in Single Parenthood | George Basil on Fatherhood, Raising a Teenager
January 19, 2024 14:17 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBBeing a single parent may result from an unplanned pregnancy, the relationship between two partners evolving or ending, or a purposeful decision. No matter the reason, it's fair to assert that single parents will navigate some unique challenges when raising a kid. George Basil (HBO's Crashing, Netflix's Flaked) joins us to reflect on raising his teenage daughter as a working actor and improv comedian, and how their relationship, in many ways, is a true partnership. George hangs around for a ...
The Best of 2023 | Adam & Marc's Top 3 Clips
January 05, 2024 13:39 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MB2023 has come to and end and Adam & Marc reflect on the guests, topics, and great conversations from the past year. The guys each present their Top 3 clips from the various episodes, and Marc closes out the episode with an utterly explicit edition of "So That's a Thing Now." The guys open Episode 95 of Modern Dadhood by catching up briefly on health, fatherhood, and Christmas before jumping right into their "Top 3" lists of their favorite soundbytes from 2023 episodes. The episodes referen...
Saint Nick Sets The Record Straight | A Chat With Santa Claus
December 15, 2023 10:23 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBIn our holiday 2023 episode, we landed an interview with Father Christmas himself, Santa Claus. This episode is designed for parents and kids to enjoy together, as we ask Santa some hard-hitting questions which are on the minds of children around the world... and Santa delivers! Happy Holidays from our families to yours. We are grateful for you! Episode 94 of Modern Dadhood is a unique one-- it's meant to be enjoyed by both parents and kids, as the guys got VERY lucky and booked an intervie...
Reviving Empathy Through Images of Real Leadership | Photographer Pete Souza on Empathy, Dignity, Fatherhood
November 10, 2023 10:00 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBThere are certain qualities, like leadership, empathy, kindness, respect, and compassion, that we all aspire for our children to embody as they grow. In this episode, Adam and Marc get a bit deep with Pulitzer Prize winner and Official White House photographer for two presidential terms, Pete Souza, who had the remarkable opportunity to capture these qualities in iconic moments throughout the Obama presidency. The guys chat with Pete about dangerous situations, split-second decisions, and th...
Encouraging Independence and Personal Responsibility in Our Kids | Bunthol Kim on Teenage Fatherhood
October 20, 2023 13:42 - 38 minutes - 35.9 MBIs there a "right" way to reach our children to be independent and self-reliant? If we always do everything for them, they may never learn to own their responsibilities. But it can be emotionally trying (and short-term inconvenient) to allow them to fail and learn from their mistakes. B Kim joins us to discuss his family's approach to instilling a sense of personal responsibility in their two teenage kids, allowing them to fail safely, and preparing them for adulthood. Don't miss a "squeaky"...
The Art of Explaining Farewells | Mortician Victor M. Sweeney on Fatherhood, Death, Balance
September 29, 2023 13:17 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBThere are a million idioms about death: It's "the only certainty in life." It's "the end of the road." It's "the great equalizer." But even as adults, death can be impossibly difficult to understand and process, let alone to know the best way to explain death to our kids. Mortician Victor M. Sweeney joins the conversation to share his wisdom on how to answer our kids' questions, and why it's important to include them and be honest with them rather than try to shield them or protect them from...
Back to School, Back to Pod | Scott Mazuzan on Fatherhood + Parenting
September 15, 2023 08:45 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBThe guys make a formal apology for ghosting listeners for a short late-Summer stretch before talking "back to school" season with friend and dad of two, Scott Mazuzan. Episode 90 of Modern Dadhood starts with a rapid-fire catch up between Adam and Marc in which they each share several quick life updates in just a few words with no additional context. As you might expect, hilarity ensues! The guys welcome Adam's friend Scott Mazuzan into the conversation. Scott is a dad to a fourth grader an...
The Unattainable Myth of Work-Life Balance | Young Han on Fatherhood, Business, Happiness
July 21, 2023 08:45 - 46 minutes - 43.1 MB"Work-Life Balance" is a buzzworthy phrase that has taken on new meaning since 2020. And it's a funny one, because it essentially divides your time into two camps: Work... and everything else. As parents, we all strive to set boundaries such that when we're NOT working, we can be present with our family or rediscover our sense of self... but it's rarely as simple as it sounds. In fact, Young Han, an entrepreneur, business consultant, and father who has ownership in over a dozen companies, wo...
Understanding Our Digital Footprint | Marc Groman on Online Privacy for Kids
July 07, 2023 21:13 - 46 minutes - 43 MBOne of the most important things we must drive home to our children before putting a device in their hand, according to Privacy Professional Marc Groman, is that what they share on the internet should be treated as public and permanent... even if they only intend for one person to see it. Groman, who served in the Obama administration as chair of the Federal Privacy Council and Senior Advisor for Privacy in the White House, joins us to discuss kids and online privacy. This is part 2 of a 2 p...
Raising Privacy-Conscious Kids in the Digital Age | Marc Groman on Fatherhood and Privacy
June 23, 2023 12:45 - 50 minutes - 46.7 MBWe've all heard (or experienced) the horror stories around cyber bullying, the consequences of sexting, or kids accidentally blowing through thousands of dollars on a popular video game. And as dads, contemplating how (and when) to grant our kids access to certain types of technology can be overwhelming. But even beyond which social media accounts or how much screen time we allow, it's imperative that they understand privacy. It's a big, loaded word, and thankfully there are experts like Mar...
The Funny Side of Fatherhood | Comedian Dustin Nickerson on Fatherhood, Comedy, and Work Ethic
June 09, 2023 08:45 - 36 minutes - 34.1 MBIt was never all that easy to predict the future, but it always felt like there were at least a few things you could rely on. However, these days, the fate of even some of the more historically steadfast institutions is murky at best: for example, the notion of attending college to get a degree so you can venture out on the path to your career. What will any of that look like in five or ten years? Will affordable higher ed even exist? Will AI scoop up all the jobs? Will our kids live with us...
Mother's Day 2023 | Revisiting The Mom Takeover
May 19, 2023 08:45 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBWe love and respect all the mothers all year 'round... and can't think of a better day than Mother's Day to turn the show over to our wives to let them catch up about "modern momhood." This episode features the "Mom Takeover" by Sarah Flaherty and Jamie Checket, originally shared in June of 2021. With little instruction and a batch of questions and prompts to address at their will, Sarah and Jamie jumped right into conversation about motherhood. They covered topics such as: • How they lea...
An "Epical" Orlando Vacation | Universal Orlando Resort 2023
May 05, 2023 09:35 - 42 minutes - 39.5 MBAdam and his 9-year-old daughter Summer share about their epic family vacation to Orlando which included several days at Universal Orlando Resort, and their once-in-a-lifetime invitation to join hosts David and Kari on the Discover Universal podcast. Episode 85 of Modern Dadhood, a "bonus episode," opens with a chat about April vacation. Marc shares that at 5 years old, his twin boys don't yet conform to school vacation schedules, but that Kindergarten is feeling closer and closer, with the...
Being Cool With Not Being Cool Anymore | Chris Gethard on Fatherhood, Being Lame
April 14, 2023 09:00 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MB[This is part 2 of a 2 part conversation] In "The Lonely Dad Conversations," comedian Chris Gethard interviews a dozen dads to explore commonalities between their fatherhood journeys. What he finds, is that, plain and simple, when we become dads, we turn pretty lame. That's not to say that becoming a parent isn't an amazing, powerful, and positive life change, but think about it... are you as cool as you used to be before you had kids? Me neither. Chris joins us to laugh, ponder, and dissec...
The Brick Wall That Is Fatherhood | Chris Gethard on Loneliness, Connection, Parenting
March 31, 2023 08:45 - 40 minutes - 37.6 MBMost new-dads-to-be do the obligatory preparation: You look through the couple of "survival guide" style books gifted to you by a friend. Watch YouTube videos on swaddling techniques. Read up on tips for potty training. Buy a new coffee maker to elevate your caffeine game. And ready your mind for the impending insanity of parenthood. But somehow, despite all the "thorough" preparation, every new parent gets sideswiped with a slew of unexpected emotions and challenges. And here's what those "...
Raising Digital Natives | Tom Adjemian on Screen Time, Privacy, Fatherhood
March 17, 2023 08:45 - 40 minutes - 37.7 MBRemember AOL Instant Messenger? ICQ? Friendster? Do you recall the excitement and curiosity of exploring these platforms and connecting with new people? The internet was new, and our parents were either learning it alongside us... or maybe not interested in it at all. Either way, for many of us, our parents were not closely monitoring our exploration of the internet, or even aware of the inherent risks. Our kids are growing up in a very (very) different world, and as parents, it's our job to...
Interabled Parents-To-Be | Shane Burcaw on In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), Fatherhood
February 17, 2023 09:45 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBYou know that feeling when you really want to be a dad but you've been in a powered wheelchair since you were two years old and you aren't sure if your balls can produce enough viable sperm that you and your partner can conceive so you do some testing and find out that the doctors aren't certain either which means that you can totally TRY but you're carefully considering all your options because you KNOW you'll be awesome parents despite what all the trolls on the internet want you to believ...
IVF, Disability, and the Road to Fatherhood | Shane Burcaw on IVF Testing, Interabled Parenting
February 03, 2023 09:50 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBShane Burcaw wants to be a dad. He and his wife Hannah Aylward make no secret of their desire to become parents as they share some of the most private aspects of their unique interabled life together in weekly videos and podcast episodes on their YouTube channel Squirmy and Grubs. But will their ability to have biological kids be thwarted by Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), the disease that has found Shane in a powered wheelchair since he was two years old? Only testing and time will tell. Sha...
The 2023 "New Years" Episode
January 20, 2023 09:45 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBJanuary 2023 marks the third birthday of Modern Dadhood. And at 79 episodes in, we've had some remarkable conversations with dads of all walks of life. In line with our mission, we've gained plenty of new perspective on what it means to be a father... but the learning and laughs don't stop here! In the "New Years" episode, we ponder new topics to cover and guests to invite in 2023. Don't drop off before Marc drops a jaw dropping installment of Did I Just Say That Out Loud? Do YOU want to ...
Normalizing Autism One Kid at a Time | Joe Mandravelis on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Fatherhood
December 23, 2022 11:18 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBJoe Mandravelis was about to become a dad to twins when he and his wife learned their two year old daughter had Autism Spectrum Disorder. What they also learned, was having one child with autism means any other children you have are 20 times more likely to be on the spectrum. Joe joins Modern Dadhood to discuss the joys, challenges, and general insanity of raising three amazing and powerful kids who each need support in unique ways as they navigate through school, therapies, and social situa...
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion | Jermaine Moore on Fatherhood, Raising Empathetic Kids
December 09, 2022 09:45 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MBEveryone wants to belong. According to Jermaine Moore, to feel welcome, respected, seen, and heard, comes second only to our human desire to be loved. That's why Jermaine, a father of four, has devoted his career to teaching and training business leaders on the vital importance (and proven benefits) of prioritizing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the workplace, while also teaching young people, including his own children, the true value of empathy. Jermaine joins the Modern Dadhood conv...
Deconstructing Paternal Postpartum Depression | Journalist Joe Keohane on Stigma, Stoicism, New Fatherhood
November 04, 2022 09:00 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBWhat new dad doesn't feel over tired, overwhelmed, and thrown for a life-changing loop? But how do you know if YOUR experience is more intense than any other new dad—or when it warrants seeking help? Journalist and Editor Joe Keohane (Men's Health, Entrepreneur, The New York Times) joins the conversation to share about his research on, and personal experience with, paternal postpartum depression. He dissects the stigmas, describes warning signs, and shares helpful resources for those experie...
Rewarding My Younger Self | Jon Heder on Fatherhood, Priorities, NFTs
October 21, 2022 08:45 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBAt what point in your life did you realize that you wanted to be a father? Even as a kid, actor Jon Heder recognized he was born to be a dad. When the cultural phenomenon Napoleon Dynamite unexpectedly launched him into the spotlight in 2004, Jon knew how he’d balance that with family life: family would simply always take priority. Nearly 20 years and four kids later, Jon works when he wants to, indulges selfie-hungry fans, and keeps his priorities in check. Episode 75 of Modern Dadhood ope...
"Lovable Idiot" Reformed | SNL's Bobby Moynihan on Fatherhood, Playfulness, Self Care
September 23, 2022 08:45 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MBWhat do a sheep with a jetpack, a drunk uncle, and a pot smoking manatee have in common? They’re all hilarious characters from the brilliant mind of actor/comedian Bobby Moynihan. The Saturday Night Live alum joins Adam and Marc to swap dad stories, drop a little sage advice about meditation, and talk about his new children’s book “Not All Sheep are Boring!” Spoiler alert: some are actually quite dull. Stick around after the interview for another installment of the sensational new segment Ki...
A Breadwinner's Balancing Act | Keith Belanger on Balance, Mindfulness, Fatherhood
September 09, 2022 10:11 - 33 minutes - 31 MBRaise your hand if you’re sort of done with the buzz phrase work/life balance? Same. As parents, the balance that we strike every day goes far more granular than just “work” and “life.” Stress, mindfulness, nourishment, sleep, play, relationships, role modeling, mental health, social life… that’s a challenging equilibrium! And when you don’t put in the work to keep this balance in check, it can easily slip out of whack. Dad of three and early adopter of Modern Dadhood, Keith Belanger, joins ...
Breaking Down The Mystery of Money | Chris Miles on Financial Freedom + Fatherhood
August 26, 2022 08:30 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBAs if there isn’t enough we parents have to keep straight between juggling work, kids’ schedules, meal prep, endless laundry, and maybe the occasional workout sesh… And on top of it all, we’re expected to manage our finances and plan for the future. When money is abundant, this can be a fun and exciting challenge. But when money is scarce, it can be a colossal source of stress. Self-proclaimed “Anti-Financial Advisor” Chris Miles, father of 8 and host of Money Ripples, joins Adam and Marc to...
Superpower: Unlocked | Jeff Fajans on the Benefits of Creative Thinking
August 05, 2022 08:45 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBAnnouncement: Modern Dadhood is featured in the August 2022 issue of Podcast Magazine! Subscribe at http://podcastmagazine.com or follow Modern Dadhood on Facebook or LinkedIn to view the article. Part of being a parent is helping to teach our kids to have—and utilize—a creative mindset. And even though sometimes it can be a struggle to bring a creative idea to life, there are plenty of lessons to be learned from the process itself. Jeff Fajans, a Creative Performance & Executive Coach, jo...
Creating A Safe Place To Fail | Pete Murray on Boy Scouts, Leadership, Fatherhood
July 22, 2022 08:40 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBThere’s no argument that we, as humans, learn from our mistakes. As we grow, we apply learnings from our negative or challenging experiences in order to be happier, more comfortable, or more prepared in the future. As parents though, it can be a challenge to give our children the opportunity to fail at something—especially when we have the foresight to see it coming and the ability to prevent it. But is it doing our kids justice if we always shield them from the often valuable lessons that c...
Workaholics Anonymous | Matt Fox on Balance, Fulfillment, Fatherhood
July 08, 2022 08:40 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBThough the phrase “work/life balance” has taken on new meaning in recent years, the concept is one that many parents struggle to achieve. Balance is a very individual thing, but at its core, it’s about identifying what’s important to us and consciously making time for those things. Matt Fox coaches men to live happy and fulfilled lives as dads and working professionals. Matt joins Modern Dadhood to share some wisdom. Afterward, Marc shares a blasphemous So That's a Thing Now. Episode 69 of ...
Setting The Fatherhood Foundation | Kendall Smith on First Time Fatherhood
June 17, 2022 08:30 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBFirst time dads-to-be might receive a satiric book from a friend or relative on "how not to screw up" as they experience the first year of fatherhood. And sure, there's value in step-by-step instructions on executing the perfect swaddle... but what about remembering to communicate respectfully with your partner when you both are at the end of your rope? And what about being a role model to your child when you might not have had a dad who was a role model for you? Author (and dad) Kendall Smi...
Looking at Problems With Perspective | Ben Feller on Fatherhood, Empathy, Problem Solving
June 03, 2022 08:30 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBIt's easy to get frustrated when your kid loses their mind over something that you know is inconsequential. The old adage "don't sweat the small stuff" doesn't really apply when they don't have enough life experience to know what the "small stuff" even is. As parents, with decades of life experience under our belts, it's our job to help them examine the actual magnitude of their problems. (And if we're lucky, maybe the next problem they encounter will involve less theatrics.) Ben Feller, for...
Searching For Answers on Masculinity | Michael Ian Black on Manhood, Strength, Vulnerability
May 20, 2022 08:30 - 35 minutes - 49.5 MBThe concept of masculinity is straight-up intimidating to even begin to comprehend. There’s no real cut-and-dry definition. Like so many big concepts, it’s far easier to throw your hands up and say, “it’s too complicated!” rather than commit to understanding the topic more deeply. Luckily for us, comedian Michael Ian Black has spent countless hours exploring masculinity. In his book A Better Man, he approaches what it means to be masculine through an open letter to his teenage son. His musin...
Working Toward A Better Man | Michael Ian Black on Fatherhood, Empty Nesting, Ironic Detatchment
May 06, 2022 08:30 - 33 minutes - 45.7 MBEpisode 65 of Modern Dadhood opens with a brief discussion about being run down and defeated by our children. The guys gab for a bit before introducing comedian Michael Ian Black into the conversation. Michael is a father of two college-age children, Elijah and Ruthie, and is best known for his roles in Wet Hot American Summer, The State, and the comedy troupe Stella. Additionally, he hosts the podcasts "Obscure," "How To Be Amazing", and Topics (with Stella cohort Michael Showalter). Micha...
Working Toward A Better Man | Michael Ian Black on Fatherhood, Empty Nesting, Ironic Detachment
May 06, 2022 08:30 - 33 minutes - 45.7 MBEpisode 65 of Modern Dadhood opens with a brief discussion about being run down and defeated by our children. The guys gab for a bit before introducing comedian Michael Ian Black into the conversation. Michael is a father of two college-age children, Elijah and Ruthie, and is best known for his roles in Wet Hot American Summer, The State, and the comedy troupe Stella. Additionally, he hosts the podcasts "Obscure," "How To Be Amazing", and Topics (with Stella cohort Michael Showalter). Micha...
She / Her / DAD | Tessa White on Trans Fatherhood
April 15, 2022 08:45 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBWhat does it mean to be a dad? Does it require a certain degree of commitment to loving, protecting, and raising your offspring to bestow the title of dad? Or at its most basic, are you a dad if you've used your penis to procreate with a woman? In episode 64, Tessa White, a transgender woman and parent of 5, joins the Modern Dadhood conversation to declare proudly that you don't even have to be a MAN to be a DAD. Have a different opinion? Go pound sand. Episode 64 of Modern Dadhood opens ...
Dad on Pills (Part 2) | Chris Gethard on Parenting and Mental Illness
April 01, 2022 08:40 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBHow do you prepare for the day when your toddler is old enough to uncover a part of you that they didn't know existed? Comedian, writer, podcaster, and dad Chris Gethard opens up candidly about his fear of this inevitable day in this second half of our our interview. Be sure to listen for a heart warming surprise during the conversation. After, Adam ruminates on a recent Instant Regret involving a beloved doll we'll call "Baby Baby." This interview with Chris Gethard is part two of two. [Li...
Dad on Pills (Part 1) | Chris Gethard on Mental Health, Fatherhood, Vulnerability
March 18, 2022 09:27 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBThere’s no definitive guidebook to parenthood. (It would sure be a lot easier if there were though, huh?) In episode 62, Adam and Marc wax lyrical with comedian, actor, writer, fellow podcaster, and dad Chris Gethard about toddler poop, fatherhood fears, vulnerability, and destigmatizing mental illness. With Chris’ essay Dad On Pills serving as a guidepost, the conversation explores Chris’ determination to normalize the conversation around mental health. After, Marc shares a mildly macabre i...
Nurturing Healthy Food Habits For Our Kids | Joel Feren on Fatherhood, Diet, Nutrition
March 04, 2022 09:45 - 50 minutes - 46.7 MBDoes this sound familiar: You painstakingly prepare a delicious, balanced dinner. Next, you curate the food on plates in a way that definitely highlights your attention to detail. Then, finally, you set the culinary masterpiece in front of your kids to a chorus of moans and gags. Instead of a “looks delicious!” you get an “ew gross!"... Heartbreaking, right? Thankfully, there are dads like Joel Feren, accredited Nutritionist and Dietician, who are willing to drop some mealtime wisdom while c...
Being You, Unapologetically | Owen Janes on Acceptance, Self Confidence, Influencing Young People
February 18, 2022 09:40 - 40 minutes - 37 MBEver find yourself scrolling, and suddenly you’re thumb to face with someone so striking it stops you in your tracks? You click through and find that even though their content may not directly apply to you, the creator has a magnetic energy that draws you in? That’s Owen Janes, a sales professional-turned-influencer whose social media presence shares an important message of love, acceptance, and self-confidence through quirky lip-syncing and beard care tutorials. Owen joins the Modern Dadhoo...
Finding Balance as a New Dad | Matt Gourley on Fatherhood, Establishing Personal Priorities
February 04, 2022 09:45 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBBecoming a new parent can be a special kind of mayhem. Add a global pandemic into the mix, and the chaos of the first few months are elevated to a new level. But depending on your situation, those challenges may be coupled with opportunity. In Episode 59, podcaster, producer, actor, and all around creative human, Matt Gourley, joins the conversation to discuss the joys, challenges, and insanity of new fatherhood—and how this shift has helped him discover some new perspective on what’s truly ...
Fatherhood, Art, and Intergalactic Portals | "Louie and Bear" Author Brady Smith
December 17, 2021 09:50 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBWhen Brady Smith takes something on, he goes all in on it. Whether it’s raising his two children, being a devoted husband, designing and painting a 12 foot wide mural, or keeping an illustrated journal EVERY DAY for 20 years, Brady gives it 100%. Adam and Marc talk with Brady—an artist, actor, and author—about his latest endeavor: creating a fun-filled action-adventure graphic novel series complete with secret portals and a bear-sized hamster. After the interview, stick around to hear Marc’s...
Adam's Top 5
December 03, 2021 09:45 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBThrough the last 50 plus episodes, the conversations on Modern Dadhood have ranged from silly to serious, covered topics from dealing with big emotions to what it’s like raising children when you live on a boat. The guys have been joined by an assemblage of old friends, new friends, and, on occasion, notable celebs. Two episodes ago (Ep 55), Marc ushered a trip down memory lane sharing 5 of his favorite selections from our conversations. Now it's Adam's turn! Episode 57 of Modern Dadhood op...
The Roadmap To Dadhood | Fatherly's Tyghe Trimble on Communication, Social Life, Roughhousing
November 19, 2021 09:45 - 35 minutes - 33 MBTry to transport yourself back to the months before you became a dad. What did the word "fatherhood" mean to you? Prior to kids, your definition may have been colored by your relationship with your own father. Would your current definition of "fatherhood" be different? Modern Dadhood welcomes Thyge Trimble, father of two, and Editor in Chief of Fatherly, to chat about his team's new book, aptly titled "Fatherhood." The book has something for everyone—whether you're a dad-to-be or a seasoned ...