Latest Dadhood Podcast Episodes
Deconstructing Paternal Postpartum Depression | Journalist Joe Keohane on Stigma, Stoicism, New Fatherhood
Modern Dadhood | Unpacking Fatherhood + Parenting for Dads (and Moms!) - November 04, 2022 09:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 107 ratingsWhat 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 con...
Rewarding My Younger Self | Jon Heder on Fatherhood, Priorities, NFTs
Modern Dadhood | Unpacking Fatherhood + Parenting for Dads (and Moms!) - October 21, 2022 08:45 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 107 ratingsAt 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: fami...
"Lovable Idiot" Reformed | SNL's Bobby Moynihan on Fatherhood, Playfulness, Self Care
Modern Dadhood | Unpacking Fatherhood + Parenting for Dads (and Moms!) - September 23, 2022 08:45 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 107 ratingsWhat 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, an...
A Breadwinner's Balancing Act | Keith Belanger on Balance, Mindfulness, Fatherhood
Modern Dadhood | Unpacking Fatherhood + Parenting for Dads (and Moms!) - September 09, 2022 10:11 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 107 ratingsRaise 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’...
Breaking Down The Mystery of Money | Chris Miles on Financial Freedom + Fatherhood
Modern Dadhood | Unpacking Fatherhood + Parenting for Dads (and Moms!) - August 26, 2022 08:30 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 107 ratingsAs 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 ...
Superpower: Unlocked | Jeff Fajans on the Benefits of Creative Thinking
Modern Dadhood | Unpacking Fatherhood + Parenting for Dads (and Moms!) - August 05, 2022 08:45 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 107 ratingsAnnouncement: 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 e...
Creating A Safe Place To Fail | Pete Murray on Boy Scouts, Leadership, Fatherhood
Modern Dadhood | Unpacking Fatherhood + Parenting for Dads (and Moms!) - July 22, 2022 08:40 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 107 ratingsThere’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 ...
Workaholics Anonymous | Matt Fox on Balance, Fulfillment, Fatherhood
Modern Dadhood | Unpacking Fatherhood + Parenting for Dads (and Moms!) - July 08, 2022 08:40 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 107 ratingsThough 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 coac...
Setting The Fatherhood Foundation | Kendall Smith on First Time Fatherhood
Modern Dadhood | Unpacking Fatherhood + Parenting for Dads (and Moms!) - June 17, 2022 08:30 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 107 ratingsFirst 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 w...
Looking at Problems With Perspective | Ben Feller on Fatherhood, Empathy, Problem Solving
Modern Dadhood | Unpacking Fatherhood + Parenting for Dads (and Moms!) - June 03, 2022 08:30 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 107 ratingsIt'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 experi...
Searching For Answers on Masculinity | Michael Ian Black on Manhood, Strength, Vulnerability
Modern Dadhood | Unpacking Fatherhood + Parenting for Dads (and Moms!) - May 20, 2022 08:30 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 107 ratingsThe 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...
Working Toward A Better Man | Michael Ian Black on Fatherhood, Empty Nesting, Ironic Detatchment
Modern Dadhood | Unpacking Fatherhood + Parenting for Dads (and Moms!) - May 06, 2022 08:30 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 107 ratingsEpisode 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 ...
Working Toward A Better Man | Michael Ian Black on Fatherhood, Empty Nesting, Ironic Detachment
Modern Dadhood | Unpacking Fatherhood + Parenting for Dads (and Moms!) - May 06, 2022 08:30 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 107 ratingsEpisode 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 ...
She / Her / DAD | Tessa White on Trans Fatherhood
Modern Dadhood | Unpacking Fatherhood + Parenting for Dads (and Moms!) - April 15, 2022 08:45 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 107 ratingsWhat 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...
Dad on Pills (Part 2) | Chris Gethard on Parenting and Mental Illness
Modern Dadhood | Unpacking Fatherhood + Parenting for Dads (and Moms!) - April 01, 2022 08:40 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 107 ratingsHow 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 hear...
Dad on Pills (Part 1) | Chris Gethard on Mental Health, Fatherhood, Vulnerability
Modern Dadhood | Unpacking Fatherhood + Parenting for Dads (and Moms!) - March 18, 2022 09:27 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 107 ratingsThere’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 ...
Nurturing Healthy Food Habits For Our Kids | Joel Feren on Fatherhood, Diet, Nutrition
Modern Dadhood | Unpacking Fatherhood + Parenting for Dads (and Moms!) - March 04, 2022 09:45 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 107 ratingsDoes 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 “l...
Being You, Unapologetically | Owen Janes on Acceptance, Self Confidence, Influencing Young People
Modern Dadhood | Unpacking Fatherhood + Parenting for Dads (and Moms!) - February 18, 2022 09:40 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 107 ratingsEver 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 professio...
Finding Balance as a New Dad | Matt Gourley on Fatherhood, Establishing Personal Priorities
Modern Dadhood | Unpacking Fatherhood + Parenting for Dads (and Moms!) - February 04, 2022 09:45 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 107 ratingsBecoming 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 arou...
Episode 2: Sophomore Lump
Daddy Blog - January 15, 2022 00:00 - 6 minutesNate talks about sleep training, hitting toddlers (toddlers who are hitting), and work-life balance. (not really on that last one, I just can't remember what else)
Episode 3: The NapLord
Daddy Blog - January 15, 2022 00:00 - 5 minutesOn this entry, The Blog Dad talks about Sleep, Smiles, and Smart Appliances.
Fatherhood, Art, and Intergalactic Portals | "Louie and Bear" Author Brady Smith
Modern Dadhood | Unpacking Fatherhood + Parenting for Dads (and Moms!) - December 17, 2021 09:50 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 107 ratingsWhen 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, a...
Adam's Top 5
Modern Dadhood | Unpacking Fatherhood + Parenting for Dads (and Moms!) - December 03, 2021 09:45 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 107 ratingsThrough 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 occa...
The Roadmap To Dadhood | Fatherly's Tyghe Trimble on Communication, Social Life, Roughhousing
Modern Dadhood | Unpacking Fatherhood + Parenting for Dads (and Moms!) - November 19, 2021 09:45 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 107 ratingsTry 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 Th...
Marc's Top 5
Modern Dadhood | Unpacking Fatherhood + Parenting for Dads (and Moms!) - November 05, 2021 10:20 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 107 ratingsThrough 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 occa...
Sometimes Good Things Take Time | Ryan Murphy's IVF Journey Part 2
Modern Dadhood | Unpacking Fatherhood + Parenting for Dads (and Moms!) - October 22, 2021 08:50 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 107 ratingsPreviously, with guest Ryan Murphy, things got downright honest when he recounted his and his wife’s long and, at times challenging journey through IUI and now with IVF. In part two of the conversation, Adam and Marc get a real-time progress report. Also, the guys unveil a new Mike-Birbiglia-ins...
An Arduous Path Toward Parenthood | Ryan Murphy's IVF Journey Part 1
Modern Dadhood | Unpacking Fatherhood + Parenting for Dads (and Moms!) - October 08, 2021 08:45 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 107 ratingsNatural conception, in vitro fertilization, intrauterine insemination, adoption... Heck, even accidental pregnancy. The path to parenthood can take many forms. For some, it’s more arduous than others. Long-time friend of Marc, fellow podcaster, and all-around great guy, Ryan Murphy joins the sho...
Work From Home Dadding | Pete Morse on Entrepreneurship, Fatherhood, WFH
Modern Dadhood | Unpacking Fatherhood + Parenting for Dads (and Moms!) - September 24, 2021 08:35 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 107 ratingsFor the last year and a half, many parents have been forced to adjust their work schedules to accommodate online learning, changes to child care, and more. For some of us, working from home has become second nature. For others of us, it's a chosen lifestyle. Today's guest is Pete Morse, a name y...
Episode 1: Daddy Blog - First Born
Daddy Blog - September 11, 2021 00:00 - 41 minutesDaddy Blog is like a Mommy Blog...for Dads! On the historic first episode, Ryan and Nate talk about bedtime, hide and seek, successes, failures, and other stuff probably. BYE.
Fatherhood Lessons From The Bedside | "Nurse Papa" David Metzger on Love, Life, and Loss
Modern Dadhood | Unpacking Fatherhood + Parenting for Dads (and Moms!) - September 10, 2021 08:45 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 107 ratingsOne might expect that a career spent in a hospital caring for sick children and grieving families would be a terribly depressing way to spend your life… but it’s all about perspective. Pediatric Oncology Nurse, David Metzger, uses words like "laughter" and "joy" when describing a typical day car...
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