Dad Smart Podcast

What does a real homeschool day actually look like? In this episode, we pull back the curtain on our daily rhythms as homeschool dads. From read-alouds and morning routines to spontaneous lessons in the garage or at a job site, we explore the balance between structure and flexibility, and why both matter. Along the way, we share stories of how learning naturally happens through books, music, busin...

In the mirror is where the work of becoming Dad Smart begins. This conversation began in the midst of painful events unfolding in Minneapolis in 2026. Moments that left us, like many parents, searching for words. From that place, we slow down to reflect on a single calling: the quiet work of guiding our kids through what we don’t fully understand ourselves. Together we explore how calm presence, h...

In this episode we kick off the new year by reflecting on the past year, celebrating small victories, or "high fives," in our homeschool journeys. As we look ahead to the new year, we discuss practical routines and strategies we're thinking about, emphasizing the importance of flexibility and connection in our teaching methods.

In this episode of the Dad Smart Podcast , we explore how we arrived at the name “Dad Smart,” what it means to us, and how it relates to parenting and education. We share some personal stories and pivotal moments that shaped our understanding of fatherhood, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness, mentorship, and the ability to infuse personal interests into learning. We also begin to unpack...

This episode unpacks the all important why question. We get personal answering the why behind choosing to homeschool. We discuss the fears we had, and still have, along with the hopes that have led us to a vision of the future that is worth chasing.

In any great television series, the pilot episodes follows a familiar format. In Act I, We meet our main characters at a pivotal time in their life. Something big is changing. Everything they once knew is going away, their relationships and their comforts. It is the end of the old life. In Act II, we start the new life, their new reality. It is the beginning of a new journey, with new people, and...

Welcome to the Dad Smart Podcast. Join two dads learning to become a different kind of smart . A kind of smart that goes beyond trying to recreate school at home. A kind of smart that can build something real and relevant for their kids’ education at home.