The TwoDads Podcast

Most people drive past The Bay and never think twice about who owns it. Kyle Bruce bought it at 25 years old — and he's been working toward it since he was twelve. In this episode we sit down with the owner of one of Celina's most iconic restaurants. We talk about growing up inside those walls, leaving town to find himself, and making the kind of decision most people his age wouldn't even consider...

Emily Westerfield looks like your standard Mercer County mom. Three kids, packed schedules, the whole thing. But she just delivered her twelfth baby — and only three of them are hers. In this episode, Emily sits down with the Two Dads to talk about the emotional and physical toll of surrogacy, the stories that never made the other interviews, and how she built Carrying Dreams — an agency helping f...

Five brothers running one company shouldn’t work. Too many opinions. Too many personalities. Too many ways for things to go sideways. But somehow… it does. Ben Moeller is one of the five owners of ⁠ Moeller Door & Window ⁠, a family business started by his parents in 1987 that’s grown into a recognizable name across Mercer County. In this episode, we get into what it really looks like behind t...

Keith Wenning grew up in Coldwater, Ohio, where football is woven into the culture and expectations start early. He went from Mercer County football to becoming one of the most productive quarterbacks in Ball State history, eventually chasing the dream all the way to the NFL. In this episode we talk about the climb, the reality of life as a backup quarterback, what it feels like to get that close...

This week the guys sit down with Pete Beck from ⁠ Forty Nine Degrees⁠ — a builder, entrepreneur, and local guy whose work is helping shape some of the most impressive athlete spaces around. From custom locker rooms to high-end athletic environments, Pete’s company is creating the kinds of spaces that make athletes walk in and say “wow.” But this episode isn’t just about construction. We talk about...

This episode is a little different. We sat down with Bill Homann — the keeper of the Mitchell-Hedges crystal skull — for a short window of time, and we wanted to take advantage of the opportunity. The skull is tied to one of the great modern mysteries and even inspired the Indiana Jones storyline, but this conversation goes beyond the legend. We talk about the mystery, the skepticism, consciousnes...

For generations across Mercer County and Darke County, Winner’s Meats hasn’t just been a place to buy food — it’s been part of family traditions, cookouts, freezers, and moments that matter. In this episode, Brian Winner joins us to share what it really takes to carry that kind of trust for more than 50 years. We talk about growing up inside a family business that started in 1928, the weight of pr...

This episode is different — a BONUS EPISODE we wanted to share in between our normal Tuesday releases. We recorded live at Caddy’s Golf Lounge during the Battle Bash for Skylar, a day centered around community, support, and a little girl whose strength has already impacted so many people. Because of everyone who showed up, donated, and spread the word, we raised over $4,250 to help Skylar and her...

Becca Wenning didn’t move to Ohio to build a tech company. She came here thinking it would be temporary — and instead Mercer County became home. Coldwater became where she raised her three boys. A bridal shop became her proving ground. And a layoff became the moment that forced a bigger decision: play it safe… or build. In this episode, Becca shares how she went from owning a bridal shop to launch...

If you think Bill Montgomery is just “the Celina Insurance guy,” you’re missing the story that matters most. In Episode 52 – Why a Simple Game Matters in a Complicated Life , we sit down with Bill to unpack the moments that shaped him — the wins, the pressure, the quiet turning points, and the baseball conversations that somehow explained everything else. This episode isn’t really about stats or s...

In Episode 51, we sit down with Mercer County Sheriff Doug Timmerman for one of our most honest conversations yet. With policing under a national spotlight — from Minneapolis to cities across the country — we wanted to zoom in on what it actually looks like to serve in a small community where everyone knows your name. Sheriff Timmerman opens up about his first year in the role, how the job has cha...

Five brothers. One family restaurant. A moment that forced them to grow up fast. In Episode 50 of the Two Dads Podcast, we sit down with Gerardo Delgado of La Carreta to talk about growing up in a Mexican family that built something special in Mercer County — and what happened when his dad was in a serious accident and the boys had to step up. Gerardo shares what it’s like working alongside his br...

This week’s episode is about faith, leadership, and the Ohio State Buckeyes . Our guest is Matthew Benson — a young CEO and the creator behind a documentary " Redemption " about the 2024 Buckeyes and their championship run . And this isn’t just highlights and touchdowns. We get into what it takes to lead under pressure, how faith shows up when the stakes are real, and how you turn a season like th...

Don Kemper has spent his life in places where standards matter. He’s the President of Midwest Specialties , a longtime referee, and a former commissioner of the Midwest Athletic Conference — which means he’s made tough calls in real time… while everyone in the building thinks they’re right. In this episode, we don’t do a résumé rundown. We pull the thinking out of Don: what leadership actually is,...

Today’s episode is about stepping into responsibility — sometimes while you’re still figuring it out in real time. This week, we’re joined by Alex Schmiesing from Globus Printing — a Minster, Ohio–based, multi-generation company that’s been manufacturing books and printed products for decades, and still doing it at a high level today. Alex and his brother are stepping into a leadership role that w...

New year energy matters — and this episode brings exactly that. We’re joined by Jackie Arling , owner of Brick Haus Salon & Spa , for a conversation that goes way beyond hair. Jackie has built a space where independent, self-employed stylists can grow their own businesses while still being part of something bigger — and that comes with real lessons on leadership, customer service, and standard...

With Christmas here and schedules packed, we wanted to drop a shorter bonus episode you can knock out on a drive, during a workout, or while wrapping gifts. In this conversation, we sit down with Brad Smith for a real, low-pressure talk about habits, health, and momentum as we head into the new year. This isn’t about having everything figured out or making some massive overnight change — it’s abou...

Josh Werling is St. Henry through and through. He grew up there, played on the 2006 state title team, and this year came back as head coach to lead the Redskins to their first state championship since ’06 — snapping Marion Local’s legendary win streak along the way. But this isn’t just a football episode. Josh is also an optometrist at Mercer In-Sight in Celina, a small-town business owner, a husb...

Today on the Two Dads Podcast, we’re joined by Kirk “Kirby” Stucke , the Head PGA Professional at the Mercer County Elks Golf Course and the man steering one of the biggest transformations in local golf history. We get into everything — growing up in Mercer County, becoming a PGA Pro, running a golf course out of a temporary cart-barn clubhouse, balancing family life with 15-hour golf days, and wh...

Rainer Ziehm has spent the last two decades at the intersection of entertainment, tech, and storytelling — launching studios, directing music videos, building toy worlds, making games, and basically saying “yes” to every weird creative rabbit hole you can imagine. He’s directed and produced music videos tied to artists like Red Hot Chili Peppers, J-Lo, Pearl Jam, Bob Marley, and he’s helped craft...

This AMA Special has everything — chaos, confession, small-town drama — but the moment everyone will be talking about is Bill’s major announcement. For the first time publicly, Bill shares that he’s officially stepping away from the food truck. Mitch already knew… but the audience didn’t. And hearing it said out loud hits way harder than expected. It’s honest, emotional, and a huge chapter shift i...

This week on the Two Dads Podcast, Mitch & Bill sit down with Tyler Schmitt , VP of Core Relationships at VaynerX and longtime right-hand to Gary Vaynerchuk. We dive into Tyler’s journey from the early days at VaynerMedia to leading relationships across one of the most fast-paced media companies in the world. He shares the career lessons, mindset shifts, and behind-the-scenes insights he learn...

Seth Lonsway grew up in Celina, Ohio — a small-town kid from Mercer County who’s now pitching in the San Francisco Giants organization. But this episode isn’t about ERA’s or fastballs. It’s about leaving home, finding yourself, and learning what it really means to carry your roots with you. We talk about growing up in Mercer County, the pride and pressure that come with it, facing loss, and the gr...

From Coldwater, Ohio to building one of the most talked-about small-town success stories in the state, Adam Rammel has spent his life proving that where you’re from doesn’t limit where you can go. As the co-founder of Brewfontaine , co-owner of The Syndicate , and VP of Marketing at Small Nation, Adam’s work has turned Bellefontaine into a destination — but what makes his story powerful isn’t the...

From cross-legged gaming nights on the carpet to billion-dollar stages — gaming didn’t just grow, it built community. This week, we sit down with Darren Glover , Senior VP of Gaming at VaynerSports (Gary Vee’s crew), to unpack how gaming evolved from living-room fun into one of the most powerful connection points in culture for ANY brand. Darren shares how creators, brands, and small businesses ca...