Pappy Hour

Bryan Sauve always knew he wanted to be a dad. In this episode, Bryan talks about the family that shaped him, the bond he built with his own kids, getting through the hard years, and what it means to become a lifeline for the people you love. A story about family, perseverance, and being the kind of dad your kids still want to have coffee with when they’re grown. Listen to the full episode now and...

Mike Rogers joins Pappy Hour to talk about growing up fast, becoming a dad, learning to step away before anger takes over, and building the kind of home his kids would always feel safe coming back to. From emergency C-sections to colic, softball fields, dad mistakes, and the quiet work of showing up, Mike’s story is honest, funny, and deeply human. Listen to the full episode now, and if this conve...

What happens when you put three dads, a live audience, and a rock band on stage together? For our first-ever live Pappy Hour, the members of Doc Haze share stories about becoming fathers, the wild choices they made before kids, the mistakes that still make them laugh, and the moments that changed everything. Part concert, part storytelling, part dad therapy session, this one is pure Pappy Hour.

Another check in with the Fam. Eric, Kristin, Lauren and I sit down and talk about how we keep going even when things get tough.

This week on Pappy Hour Les Thompson tells the story of silicon valley before that was even a thing, adopting our very own Pappy Eric Thompson, and the importance of trusting your kids. Please enjoy Les Thompson. Cheers!!

Raised in a strict Orthodox Jewish world, married at 20, father by 22, Daniel Katz went from living by the rules to questioning everything. This episode gets deep, fast. Faith, miscarriage, identity, conscious parenting, leaving community, and what it means to choose your own life instead of the one handed to you. Daniel shares the wild story of raising his son Aya while traveling farm-to-farm acr...

Joseph Greenslade thought he knew what kind of dad he wanted to be. Then life hit, infertility, a 10-day-old baby not breathing, deployments, and a moment that forced him to choose love over everything else. This one covers chaos, fear, resilience, and what it actually looks like to show up for your kids, no matter what. If this hits, help us keep telling stories like this. Donate, share, and supp...

Ben Scott thought he could plan fatherhood. Then came years of infertility, loss, and a moment no parent is ready for. They stayed in it. From IVF to twins, NICU chaos, and a surprise third kid, this one is equal parts brutal and funny, including a story you won’t forget about silence, diapers, and a very bad idea. Listen now. Follow Pappy Hour and share it with a dad who needs it.

Tommy Serak comes in a little nervous and leaves proving how simple this can be. He shares how becoming a dad started with his stepson Daniel, a connection built over something as small as getting him to eat real food, and grew into a deep bond that shaped the kind of father he’d become. From there, Tommy walks through the shift from thinking he’d be a strict dad like his own father to realizing h...

Solo Pappy is where Eric and I can share personal insights on raising kids and life. This episode I talk about raising mentally tough children, the importance of struggle, and developing resilience and self-awareness. I emphasize the value of allowing kids to experience lowercase "s" suffering to learn problem-solving and independence.

wo kids. Fifteen years apart. One dad trying to stay present through all of it. Dakota Coburn jumps in with both feet, from grinding in brutal New York kitchens to learning how to stay calm when a toddler melts down and a teenager won’t stop talking about the NBA. This one hits work ethic, pressure, discipline, and what actually matters when your kid wants your attention right now, not later. Real...

We called up another one of my brothers Adam Budde and boy he has some stories.

If you missed it the first time, or just miss his voice, here he is again. This episode we revisit the conversation with Kenny Budde, Lucas' very own Pappy. Hospice was a real comfort to us through this process, consider donating to Sacred Journey

Michael is a mentor and friend of mine from the Atlanta comedy scene. He has been making "Content" since before it was called, content. This is a no holds barred Pappy Hour, Michael tells it like it is...for him. To support the show you can donate to our GoFundMe

Andy is a great friend of Eric’s from Middle school, we talk unapologetic boundaries, fire circles and talking sticks. Complications during the delivery of their twins didn’t throw Andy at all, he says "just keep your knees bent" and ride it out.   If you are a new parent and need help finding a community of other dads going through similar things, reach out. We can help point you in the...

Eric and I give Will Amato a call. Will is a dear friend of mine from Atlanta. He is hilarious, talented, and now he is a dad. So excited for yall to hear this story. Will Amato is a writer, producer, and director in Atlanta, GA. Working with Fortune 500 clients such as The Home Depot, Newell, Petsmart, and Walmart he brings compassion, creativity and expertise to every project. Will holds a Maste...

This week on Pappy Hour Garrett Cole tells his story. We learn that the plan you make doesn't always work out, parenting is a team effort, and the magic of the moments in between. We are still running our GoFundMe $720 raised so far, help us reach our Goal and make this the best damn Dad Podcast it can be. GoFundMe

Scott Rodberg reminds the importance of a side ham and staying calm and connected during difficult times. Thanks for everyone that listens GoFundMe

Eric's family on this one. Tom Stratton talks about the hope for our kids to do better than us. His second kids was born sunny side up, listen to find out what that means. GoFundMe is live, help us create a space to share more of these stories.

Steve Gardner brings it this week. From meeting his wife, three kids later to present day this family is a beautiful story. Your heart will fill and overflow. "You don't know the end of the story and sometimes it's really hard". To help us keep this thing going take a second to donate to the GoFundMe. Every dollar gets us closer to our goal of bringing you video episodes and live...

This week on Pappy Hour. It's a Two fathers episode. Stephen tells the story of his daughters birth and then we sit down with the man that married that daughter to hear about his journey into fatherhood. Eric joins by phone as we record our first ever episode in the woods. Remember if you love what we are doing take a second to make a donation. We don't currently get paid for this and it t...

Rob’s been with Marcy since they were kids, sixth grade, and they’ve been doing life together ever since. He talks Air Force Reserve days, working overnights as a cop, and what it looked like to provide while Marcy held it down at home with the kids for years. He’s not out here claiming he did it perfectly. He admits to the tired, half-present days and the moments he wishes he could redo. The big...

From teenage love to a 27-year marriage, Truman Oetting never wavered on what he wanted, a wife, a family, and a life built on showing up. He talks becoming a dad young, learning love in real time, raising two competitive kids, and watching them grow into people he genuinely likes. It’s funny, honest, and full of big-brother perspective. The kind of episode that sneaks up on you. This Month, Pappy...

From small-town sweethearts to lifelong love, Matt and his wife share it all. Matt talks fast cars, long hours, and what it looks like to keep showing up when it’s hard. You’re going to want to hear this one all the way through. This Month, Pappy Cup Competition Matt is competing in the Pappy Cup. 2 points for every full listen. 1 point for every comment. Each episode has a 30-day window after it...

A very special episode. We invited a bunch of past guests to gather to celebrate the journey so far, and they showed up. Get ready for a lot of dad jokes, check back in with past Pappies, and soak up the atmosphere of Odd 13 Brewery. Thanks to everyone that makes this show possible and here's to a bright future full of fresh stories from a different dad every week. Cheers.