The Ryan Fields-Spack (Dad) Show

Trying harder to control your kids can leave you feeling more frustrated and less connected. What can you do instead? In this conversation, life coach and mom of four Emily joins Ray to explore a different approach to parenting: managing your own reactions, listening with curiosity, and building influence through connection. Follow Emily: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parenting-teens-for-l...

I tried three Poncho shirts to see if they could make upgrading my dad wardrobe easier. This Poncho shirts review covers unboxing, first impressions, and a try-on of three long-sleeve western styles. I'm about 6'0" and 160 lbs, and I chose Medium Slim. I share how the shirts fit on me, how the heavier denim compares with the lighter performance shirts, and what I noticed about softnes...

Being a dad can feel like everything rests on your shoulders: your home, your family’s safety, your work, your sleep, and your children’s future. In this video, I walk through five quiet pressures many fathers carry and share how Psalm 127 is helping me approach them with faith, practical action, and a willingness to stop carrying everything alone. I’ve felt the pressure of checking the locks, bri...

Doctors kept saying it was just anxiety or depression. They put her on 72-hour holds and sent her to behavioral health. It wasn’t. It was frontotemporal dementia (FTD). This video is for every son and only child who is watching their parent loop on the same fears — the power is being shut off, people are breaking into the house, the taxes aren’t paid, they have no health insurance — while the syst...

What’s going on, Dad? Summer means cuts, scrapes, trampoline wipeouts, and road-trip battle wounds. Traditional Band-Aids get dirty, fall off in the pool, and slow everything down. As a former paramedic with a large metropolitan fire department, I tested the Yehooheal Medical Grade Hydrocolloid Roll (0.006-inch optimally thin, storage case, 16.4 ft total) on both of my boys after our big Yosemite...

My son wanted to take his neighborhood business from a lemonade stand to lawn mowing… but how do you haul a mower around on a bike? So Bromley and I engineered and built a full DIY bike trailer that carries the mower, battery storage, and tools. This turned into one of the best father-son projects we’ve ever done — planning, measuring, cutting, bending pipe, safety lessons, and a lot of real engin...

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is dominating theaters, but if you’re just watching for the special effects, you’re missing the entire point. Homer isn't just ancient literature; it’s a tactical survival guide for the modern father. I sit down with classical philosopher CB Robertson to strip away the Hollywood hype and reveal 5 hidden lessons inside the Iliad and the Odyssey. We dive deep into...

Hey brother, we just got back from an incredible family trip to Edinburgh, Scotland with my wife and our three kids under 10. In this episode I walk you through exactly what we did — from staying at the stunning Edinburgh Grand to driving on the left side of the road, taking the tram, enjoying a Michelin-star dinner at The Kitchin, and making our own chocolate at the Chocolatarium. Real talk on in...

We took LNER First Class from London to Edinburgh with our three kids… and the train got cancelled halfway through because of a crash up ahead. This is the full story — first class lounge reality check, food wins and fails, WiFi that never worked, and how complete strangers stepped up when we needed help most. We still got to Edinburgh, the views were stunning, and we even got a full refund becaus...

Heading to London (then Edinburgh & wild Scotland) with my wife and all three kids — and I’m taking you along. Full real-world packing walkthrough of the Fyro Citta Sling, Levo Travel Backpack, T22, prepper essentials (Sierra Madre, medical, comms), new Insta360 setup, snacks, Bible, and everything that keeps a dad prepared and present. Timestamps:00:00 - Intro: Family Trip to London – The Exc...

In this episode, Ryan shares his favorite Father’s Day gifts across five categories: Prepper & Family Safety, Grooming, Everyday Carry, Health & Optimization, and Legacy. These are real, battle-tested items he uses every day — from battle belts and Starlink Mini to Oura Ring, Function Health, and a custom family Bible. Timestamps and full product links in the YouTube description. Subscribe...

Emmy-winning producer Gerald Jones was exhausted by the negativity of social media. He and his best friend Kevin built Blessn — a faith-based app where encouragement replaces doom-scrolling. In this episode we talk protecting your family’s mental health, building a tribe of men, getting comfortable with failure, and practical steps every dad can take right now. Timestamps0:00 – Intro: Why Gerald J...

I finally made it to the Masters and loaded up on exclusive souvenirs you can’t buy online. In this episode I walk through every item I bought for my wife, kids, in-laws, buddy, and mentor – hats for the whole family, the must-have gnome, shirts, tie, koozie, ball markers, ornament, and more. Plus practical shopping tips and the full bill reveal. Timestamps:0:00 – It’s Masters Week: My First-Time...

Just back from my first Masters trip and I tried every single sandwich they offer. In this episode I break down all 7 (ham & cheese, BBQ, club, chicken salad, fried chicken, egg salad, and the famous pimento cheese), share honest taste reactions, prices, beer pairings, and my personal ranking. Timestamps (aligned to provided chapters):Chapter 1: Intro Why Masters Food is Famous – 0:00Chapter 2...

👶 New dads — this one’s for you. There are some WILD things about newborns that NO ONE tells you about... until it’s too late. From their first black, sticky poop (yes, it’s totally normal) to that weird white waxy coating on their skin, these 5 shocking baby facts will save you from total panic mode. Plus, I’m dropping the BONUS every dad needs: why crying peaks around 6-8 weeks and the 4 simple...

In this solo deep-dive, Ryan exposes the biggest mistakes almost everyone makes with AI and gives you the exact 5 shifts to get dramatically better results in 2026. Learn prompt mastery, cross-checking models, premium tools, daily integration, and how to actually make money with AI. 🚀Want the Content Rocket we discussed🚀 https://www.ryanfieldsspack.com/ai-social-media-posts Timestamps in the You...

Profound conversation on masculinity, the Iliad & Odyssey, homeschooling, building a tribe of men, and the diamond advice every dad needs. Timestamps:0:00 Intro1:24 Alienation of Men9:55 Value of Philosophy12:52 Iliad & Odyssey22:01 Homeschooling28:33 Raising Kids34:22 Tribe of Men39:18 Cultural Chaos53:47 Diamond Advice Subscribe for faith & fatherhood growth. Watch the full video on...

Ryan Fields-Spack walks through his complete battle belt setup for home defense — Honey Badger, Glock 19, Warrior Poet Society belt, medical kit, tourniquet, knife, and more. Practical prepping and protection tools every dad needs right now. Timestamps:0:00 Intro1:10 Honey Badger2:40 Glock 19 Backup3:50 Battle Belt Breakdown5:20 Medical & Trauma Gear7:30 Final Setup & Case Subscribe for fa...

Graham Cochrane on faith, sacrificial family leadership, generosity, and building a business with money, margin & meaning. Powerful wisdom for Christian dads who want to lead their families and impact the world. Timestamps:0:00 Intro3:06 Faith Journey11:59 Generosity Story19:08 Family Leadership28:33 Entrepreneurship44:49 Why Hire a Coach53:47 Diamond Advice Subscribe for faith & fatherhoo...

Ryan Fields-Spack: 4 proven techniques every dad needs to stay calm under pressure — First Just Breathe, Meditation, Power Posing & Mental Rehearsal. Real firefighter stories + practical tools to lead your family with strength and peace. Timestamps:0:00 Intro & Fireground Lessons5:30 FIRST Just Breathe7:10 Meditation8:30 Power Posing9:30 Mental Rehearsal Subscribe for faith, fatherhood &am...

Jimmy Page returns: The four pillars every dad needs — faith that gives purpose, family leadership through sacrificial love, patriotism rooted in America’s foundations, and bold leadership that changes generations. Practical wisdom from the author of Daily Wisdom for Men and One Word. Timestamps:0:00 Intro & Four Pillars2:02 Faith & “Yes Lord”12:27 Family Culture36:22 God & Country47:0...

Ryan Fields-Spack OpenClaw update: Kensington AI now running locally (Mistral model), Telegram connected, memory files built, security locked down, and plans for automated faceless Christian Dad crypto channel. Practical AI steps for dads saving time & building legacy. Timestamps:0:00 Intro & Progress3:30 Local Model Win6:00 Teaching Kensington9:00 Security Setup11:30 VM Reset13:00 Real Le...

Josh Larsen on helping kids chase engineering passions beyond grades, self-selected projects, AI as patient tutor, homework tips for dads, homeschooling, and diamond advice—your kids are always welcome home. Practical tools for Christian dads raising motivated, independent learners. Timestamps:0:00 Josh Intro5:00 School Stress10:35 Self-Selected Projects16:17 Homework Help21:04 AI Tutor34:29 Futur...

Lenore Skenazy (Free-Range Kids/Let Grow founder) on viral subway story pride moment, overprotection costs, drop-off/pick-up culture, worst-case thinking vs reality, Let Grow Experience (independence homework), Play Clubs (free play), exposure therapy for anxiety, and dads supporting moms to step back for capable kids. For parents raising resilient children. Timestamps:0:00 Subway Story Intro5:00...

In this Tuesday Dad Ledger Live, Mike Dickerson joins Ryan and Trent to talk market rebounds, real utility assets, staying physically strong for your family, and building a side business that reflects faith and purpose. Guest Mike Dickerson (Reflections Roasters owner, Constellation node runner, 29-year married dad) shares his journey from scam heartbreak to diamond-hand conviction, plus practical...