Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch

Chief Dad Officers

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WELCOME to Chief Dad Officers – the podcast where three working dads navigate the chaos of parenting, the unquenchable thirst for career success, and fighting everything that life throws at us. Join co-hosts Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst and Matt Welch as we plan to take a deep dive into this week's topic.

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Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch

Episodes

Screen Time, Screams, and Selfies: Raising Kids in the Digital Jungle 22.07.2025 36:49

Naveed, Andrew, and Matt discuss the new digital world that our kids are now being raised in and how to combat some of the negative side effects.

Embracing the Father Figure 15.07.2025 40:52

Naveed, Andrew, and Matt talk about working out as a dad and how to fight the dad bod.

90's Summer Nostalgia 08.07.2025 37:04

Naveed, Andrew, and Matt look back and talk what summer was like being a kid in the 90's.

Fourth of July: Red, White, and Tantrums Too 01.07.2025 38:16

Matt survives and week at the beach and the guys discuss the iconic American holiday of July 4th.

Traveling with Kids: Expectations vs Reality 24.06.2025 40:27

Naveed, Andrew, and Matt talk about what traveling with kids is really like and offer some dad hacks to help ease the pain.

Father's Day: Celebrating the Chaos we call Love 17.06.2025 41:52

Naveed, Andrew, and Matt discuss the ultimate holiday for dads.

Birthday Cakes and Chaos 10.06.2025 41:08

Its Birthday season at CDO. Naveed, Andrew, and Matt discuss birthday traditions, the chaos of a kid's party, and if they are really more for the parents.

Watch Your Tone: The Science and Art of the Dad Tone 03.06.2025 42:25

Is dad tone a learned or inherited trait? Naveed, Andrew, and Matt discuss the unique tone that dads possess and if it can be used for good, or bad.

Let Me Fix That; The Dad Reflex 27.05.2025 36:33

Naveed, Andrew, and Matt discuss the classic dad response of offering a solution to every problem when sometimes a different approach may be needed.

Things We Miss About Pre-Dad Life 20.05.2025 41:11

Naveed, Andrew, and Matt discuss how life has changed since becoming dads, and some tips for new fathers.

Movie and TV Dads Mount Rushmore: The Ultimate Father Figures on Screen 13.05.2025 35:54

Naveed, Andrew, and Matt have a spirited discussion on who should be on the Mount Rushmore of TV/Film Dads.

Mother's Day Mayday, When Dads are the Event Planners. 06.05.2025 37:01

Naveed, Andrew, and Matt discuss the stresses of Mother's Day, what not to give, and Naveed saves the day with a Mother's Day poem.

Solo Dad Mode: Survival Stories from the Frontlines 29.04.2025 31:22

Naveed, Andrew, and Matt talk about answering the call to watch all the kids solo, tips to survive the chaos, and biggest solo fails.

Bedtime, Bath, and Beyond 22.04.2025 42:28

How do you and your partner split bedtime, bath time, and night time kids duties? Are the dads a quarterback or coming off the bench?

Frequent Flyer: Balancing work travel and fatherhood 16.04.2025 40:09

Naveed, Andrew, and Matt talk about the challenges for work travel, how their wives cope, and to bring home souvenirs or not.

Kiss the chef: Dads in the kitchen 16.04.2025 44:28

The hosts discuss how dads approach cooking differently than moms, their signature dish, and go-to meals to feed the kids.

Date night after kids: Keeping the spark alive 16.04.2025 54:54

Naveed, Andrew, and Matt discuss dates with their wives after having kids, tips for keeping the spark alive, and worst date fails.

Fore Fathers: The sacred bond between dads and golf 16.04.2025 42:52

Naveed, Andrew, and Matt discuss the bond between dads and golf, how to deal with dad guilt for hitting the course, and who their dream pairing for a round would be.

Finding out you're going to be a dad - the OMG moment 16.04.2025 44:50

Naveed has some EXCITING news to share and the dads discuss first finding out they would be entering the world of fatherhood.