2 Gay Dads

Two Gay Dads' Season One Finale: Pride, Love, and Resilience Get ready to feel seen, inspired, and empowered! In this bold season finale, Jason and Nate share raw stories, heartfelt reflections, and fierce calls to action that remind us all of our power and purpose. This isn’t just an episode—it's a rally cry for love, authenticity, and community. Main insights: The emotional rollercoaster of movi...

Buckle up, because this episode hits straight to the core of what it means to truly live, love, and navigate the wild ride of parenthood and life’s transitions. From the magic of Disney cruises to the raw honesty about moving and redefining patriotism, these two gay dads lay it all out — with passion, authenticity, and a whole lot of heart. In this episode: The joy and chaos of their latest Disney...

Boldly Coming Out: Embracing Your Authentic Self and Honoring Our Community This episode hits home with raw honesty, powerful storytelling, and unapologetic bravery. Join us as we share personal stories, dive into the importance of representation, and pay tribute to trailblazers like Jason Collins who inspire us all to live our truth. This is about more than holidays; it’s about standing tall in w...

Supporting queer families: Insights from Sam Leeson, podcast host and advocate for inclusive family building In this episode, we sit down with Sam Leeson, a queer doula, family wellness specialist, and founder of Baby Ready, to explore the nuances of supporting LGBTQIA+ families through fertility, birth, and parenting. Sam shares invaluable insights on trauma, advocacy, and how community and story...

In this episode, we explore the impactful intersection of children's literature, LGBTQ+ advocacy, and education through an inspiring conversation with children's author Danny Neville. Discover how stories can serve as mirrors and windows for young readers, fostering inclusion, understanding, and love. We also confront the rise of anti-LGBTQ+ narratives and the quiet but vital advocacy efforts of e...

In this electrifying episode, we explore the bold question: Is America truly ready for two gay dads in the Oval Office? Nate and Jason dive deep into Pete Buttigieg’s historic potential, conversations about representation, and why authentic leadership matters more than ever. You’ll discover how Pete’s strategic outreach—going everywhere from Fox News to podcasts—could be a game-changer for winning...

The Power of Sibling Bonds, Adoption, and Advocacy – A Heartfelt Conversation Dive into an honest, emotional exploration of sibling love, family transitions, and advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community. This episode hits home with real stories, family laughs, and the fight for justice and love. In this episode: Celebrating family milestones amidst change and challenge Deep dive into sibling relationship...

Raising Voices, Building Equality: The Power of Community and Advocacy This episode is a heartfelt explosion of stories, struggles, victories, and bold visions for the future. We’re diving deep into how parents, especially LGBTQ+ families, shape our communities through activism, representation, and relentless love. If you’ve ever felt the weight of societal expectations or the power of standing up...

Breaking Barriers and Building Community: An Honest Conversation with Jameel Mayers Prepare to be inspired and moved. In this episode, we welcome Jameel Mayers, a beacon of authenticity, storytelling, and resilience. He takes us on a journey—through the nuances of modern queer fatherhood, the power of honest storytelling, and fighting to see LGBTQ families reflected in media and society. Buckle up...

When Life Throws Up & The Power of Adoption: The Raw Truth Be Told Grab a coffee, because this episode is a rollercoaster of real talks—about sick kids, survivalist dreams, and celebrating the unstoppable power of family through adoption. This isn't your typical podcast—it's raw, it's relatable, and it's a call to celebrate every chaotic, beautiful moment of life, love, and resilience. In this...

Most of us are fighting the exhaustion that comes with advocating for change in a world that constantly pushes us to the brink. But what if rest isn’t just a luxury — what if it’s one of the most powerful acts of resistance? In this episode, we uncover why taking care of ourselves is essential to moving forward, not a betrayal of the causes we hold dear. Join us as we explore how bedtime stories c...

Most LGBTQ+ people survive—and thrive—by building chosen families that shield, support, and save lives. In a world that constantly tries to divide us, true belonging is a act of rebellion. This episode uncovers the unstoppable power of community born out of trauma, love, and defiance. You’ll hear raw stories of how families of choice keep us alive, sane, and free—especially when the world pushes b...

Special Guests: The Twin Dads! Youtube: @TheTwinDadLife Insta: @twindadlife_official This week Two Gay Dads goes global with Wayne and Heitor — the Ireland-meets-Brazil couple who somehow turned surrogacy chaos, eight rescued dogs (yes, eight), and seven failed embryo transfers into twin-powered domestic bliss. Expect stories about meeting on Facebook after one too many glasses of wine (Wayne = ti...

Jason and Nate are back (and apologizing for the missed week) with a candid, funny, and heartfelt conversation about parenting in a digital world. This episode covers: Screen time: navigating apps, YouTube Kids, family movie choices (Madea, Mrs. Doubtfire, Full House) and how media sparks big questions from their daughter Lizzy. Parenting while traveling: the realities of dual-travel schedules, Fa...

Jason and Nate come out swinging: equal parts riotous dad energy and deeply honest parenting. Tonight’s episode is a nonstop mix of laughs and real talk. Highlights: Parenting mayhem: sundresses vs. snow pants, rogue bangs, and the great ballet‑bun outsourcing confession. Tough love with heart: teaching body boundaries, consent language, and recruiting aunties and allies for Lizzy. Party politics:...

This week Jason and Nate recap their favorite guest (Steven) and a powerful Netflix short featuring Matthew Shepard’s dad, dig into the difference between being an ally and a co-conspirator, and unpack how their parenting philosophy has evolved—from strict rules to positive, connection-first parenting for their daughter Lizzy. They compare parenting styles, share practical wins (and fails), and re...

This week on Two Gay Dads we sit down with Stephen Chukumba, co‑founder and advocacy/outreach coordinator of Rainbow in Black. Stephen shares his powerful origin story as an accidental advocate, frontline strategies for supporting Black trans and gender‑expansive youth, and how families — especially fathers and single parents — can show up as true co‑conspirators. We discuss community building, re...

Trigger warning: discussion of violence, immigration enforcement, trauma, and political repression. In this urgent, off-format episode of Two Gay Dads, Jason and Nate step outside their usual adoption and family topics to respond to the escalating crises they’ve witnessed — from Minneapolis where ICE actions coincided with the murder of Renee (Becca) Good, to nationwide targeting of educators and...

New year, same dads — but this time we’re keeping it short, sweet, and only moderately caffeinated. In this episode, we’re ringing in 2026 the way all responsible parents do: by pretending we can stay up until midnight while our kids demand snacks, sparkly hats, and that we replay the same Frozen song 19 times “because it’s New Year, Daddy.” Jason kicks us off by declaring his longstanding war on...

We survived the flu and came back chatty. We gush over Heated Rivalries (no spoilers), salute Hallmark’s unexpected queer crown jewel, and sit down with our friends Chad and Erin Oban for a hilarious, honest, heart-forward look at their adoption journey—grief, cost, open adoption, the heroism of birth parents, and raising their Native son with everyday pride over performative checkbox culture. The...

We will be back on January 5th with a new episode including interviews with our friends Chad and Erin about their adoptions story. This last week we have all been battling Influenza A and we will take all the positive vibes you want to send.

Episode 5: Holiday Chaos, Ugly Sweaters & The Gay Agenda 🎄 It’s the holiday edition of Two Gay Dads , and Jason is rocking a Golfing Santa sweater that’s so tacky it might be a hate crime against fashion. Nate is not impressed. In this festive episode, we spill all the holiday tea: Our family traditions (yes, we decorate on Election Day—don’t judge). How we handle Santa without traumatizing L...

What does it mean to build a family on your own terms? In this episode, Jason and Nate explore the growing movement of single parenting by choice —a bold, intentional path that’s rewriting the rules of what family looks like. We sit down with our friend Kelly Healy , who made the life-changing decision to become a single mom by choice. From the spark that started her journey to the challenges, tri...

What happens when one phone call turns your world upside down? In this deeply personal episode of Two Day Gay Dads , Jason and Nathan share the emotional rollercoaster of their adoption journey—from the first conversations and endless waiting to the life-changing moment they learned their daughter was on the way. You’ll hear about: The decision to adopt and the process of creating a family profile...

Pack your bags and buckle up—this episode is all about the adventures (and misadventures) of traveling as LGBTQ+ parents. Jason and Nate kick things off with a quick recap of Episode 1, a few hilarious clean-ups, and Lizzy’s latest Christmas song obsession (spoiler: it involves a donkey and a hippopotamus). Then we dive into the big stuff: Traveling as LGBTQ+ and adoptive parents —from passports a...