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#FATHERHOOD
Sharing the real-life, no-filter experience of being a father. Follow new dads Matt Battle and Michael Bennett as they navigate life, hear from experts, explore real topics and grow with their children, offering wisdom, advice, inspiration, and real emotions. Welcome to #FATHERHOOD.
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Episodes
S3 EP3 - Bennett's Birthday/Demented Dentists/Therapists 22.03.2024 28:04
It's Bennett’s birthday and the AARP sent him well-wishes. His dentist gives him abuse and shame and he doesn’t much care for it. Battle might be giving his son a failure complex and doesn’t like Big Egg. The guys discuss being healthier to be better husbands and fathers, but with mixed results. Battle doesn’t have daycare coverage this week and is juggling work and Harrison. He’s also looking for...
S3 EP2 - "Harry Baby"/Kids Get Parents Sick/Threenagers 08.03.2024 28:57
Battle has a head cold. Harrison is 3 years old now but likes to pretend to be a baby. Bennett finally gets Covid. The guys escaped the Terrible Twos mostly unscathed, but now Keira and Harrison have become threenagers, and it’s as advertised. Keira has a special hat she insists on wearing to sleep; Harrison is now in preschool and is training to become a supervillain.
S3 EP1 - Season 3 Premiere 01.03.2024 29:17
The guys are back for season 3 after a long hiatus. Bennett describes his devastating news in a heartfelt, emotional episode. Warning: this episode contains content regarding loss and grief.
S2 EP10 - Bennett's Gender Reveal, Harrison's Hospital Visits 10.07.2023 37:27
Bennett’s gender reveal! The news is in on the upcoming addition to the Bennett family. Battle rants about traffic in Philadelphia, and is generally irritated about anything wasting his time. Bennett hates lines. Harrison and Keira hang out and play at the gender reveal party – Harrison injures himself again. Despite that, Battle celebrates the first weekend in three weeks not having to sit with H...
S2 EP9 - Father's Day, Harry Hurts Himself, Bennett's Golf Outing 19.06.2023 27:34
Father's Day recap. Harrison lept off a couch, injured himself, and spent half a day at urgent care. He's fine. Some restaurants still don't know how to hold reservations. Battle drank beer anyway and still hates his new mattress. Bennett took the family to the beach. He also golfs for the first time and, surprisingly, arrives late and unprepared.
S2 EP8 - Foil is Two-Faced, Memorial Day Recap, Bennett's Big News 09.06.2023 29:02
Battle has a mind-blowing discovery to share with other dads. He’s ready to take on Big Foil. Bennett doesn’t care for bacon packaging. Memorial Day weekend with the kids recap and Battle took the family to his hometown in Western New York. Beer and food is the key to luring people over to your party. Canadian wildfires stink. The difference between girls and boys when they’re 2 years old. Bennett...
S2 EP7 - Bad Donuts, Mother's Day Recap, Toddler Trips 23.05.2023 34:42
Battle ate a bad donut. The guys recap their Mother’s Days. Why do pushy furniture sales people still exist? Kids are a great excuse to promptly leave any situation. Keira and Harrison have front-row seats to the “saying sorry” lesson – Bennett and Battle are the teachers. When is a child old enough to ride on a plane? Battle is hoping it’s 2 years old, so he can travel cross-country.
S2 EP6 - Coffee Consumption, Potty Training, Mother's Day Preview 08.05.2023 34:54
Bennett is concerned with how much coffee he drinks; Battle tells him he’s fine, and offers some health advice. Potty training is more difficult than movies make it out to be, but both Keira and Harrison are having a go at it. Who’s training who? The Bennetts had a weekend trip to New York, while Battle is hosting his brother-in-law and stocked the fridge full of fancy beers. His wife paid the pri...
S2 EP5 - Back Pain, Easter Recap, No More Naps? 01.05.2023 33:51
Battle has back problems and blames his son; Bennett partially recommends to come try his mattress. Are chiropractors actual doctors? The Bennetts celebrate their 2nd wedding anniversary and brought Keira. What to do with stir-crazy toddlers when it's raining all weekend? Harrison is obsessed with "Tractor Ball". Easter recap! Keira is going through a sleep regression and Bennett is terrified that...
S2 EP4 - Philly Water Crisis, Birthdays, Teenagers 27.03.2023 35:18
The guys start the show with updates on the Philadelphia water crisis. Bennett had a birthday party at a brewery with a bunch of unruly youth. Battle didn't show up, but DID take Harrison to a new indoor playground, then he was intimidated by teenagers. Keira will soon be the greatest public speaker in Toddlerville.
S2 EP 3 - Adult Birthdays, Toddler Tantrums, Parks and Recreation 13.03.2023 39:08
Battle is in a mood and is frustrated with the studio equipment. Bennett informs him he’s been spelling his daughter’s name wrong this entire time. "K-E-I-R-A". Battle’s funny little drinking problem during the work week. Bennett wants to hang out and Battle is MIA, including not attending his birthday party. Should grown men have birthday parties? Battle has dad & son play day at an indoor pl...
S2 EP 2 - No Kid Vacations, Bathtub Firsts, Big Game Plans 10.02.2023 33:45
Bennett flutters off to Jamaica and leaves Keira behind for the first time. Battle wants to do the same, but doesn't think he can. Bennett has a daddy-daughter day, and experiences a parenting first during bathtime. Harrison is really into farts now. Valentine's Day is garbage. Nature vs nurture. Super Bowl plans? Bennett is on dad duty; Battle is going to his brother-in-law's to eat all his food...
S2 EP 1 - Christmas Recap, Battle's Bad Luck, Word Explosions 12.01.2023 18:10
Season 2! Battle has a cold and is in a bad mood. Again. Battle vs. PPA update. Christmas recap – Harrison turned 2 and loved all the gifts that his mom got him. Bennett’s regifting plan worked beautifully! He took the family to NYC for Christmas, even though he was also sick. Kiera enjoyed the hotel and ran up quite the room service tab on Bennett’s dime. A word explosion has occurred.
EP 29 - Christmas Special, Battle vs. PPA, Kids Meet Santa 23.12.2022 26:45
#Fatherhood’s Christmas Special! Everyone in Battle’s house is sick, except for him. However, he’s been afflicted with the plague known as the Philadelphia Parking Authority, and on the verge of a mental breakdown. Harrison turns 2 on Christmas Day, but would prefer to just sit and watch garbage trucks. Bennett is regifting toys for Kiera. She also meets Santa, and wishes she didn’t.
EP 28 - Thanksgiving Recap, Bennett's Trip, Battle is Sick 12.12.2022 41:30
The guys recap their family Thanksgivings with the toddlers. Bennett has a mini-moon in San Jose and leaves Kiera home for the first time. He is also unaware of his involvement in a love triangle with John Mayer. Everyone in Battle’s household is sick again, however, he has food poisoning, not RSV. They wrap up the show discussing the viral Olive Garden manager, and Battle has advice for teenagers...
EP 27 - Wedding Gift, Sick Toddlers, Thanksgiving, Scolding Children 18.11.2022 34:03
Bennett finally gives Battle his wedding gift a month after the nuptials. The guys have sick kids and both of them are burnt out and exhausted. Chicken pox is no more. Bennett gives Kiera herbal remedies; Battle learns on the fly about taking care of a sick family – is he too strict? Some cultures have their babies nap outside in the wintertime. Bennett is “hosting” Thanksgiving; Battle wants to d...
EP 26 - Battle’s Wedding Recap, Halloween Candy Debate, Protective Husbands 02.11.2022 36:32
Battle's married! The boys recap the nuptials. Bennett has an interesting story about one of the guests. He also showed up late to the ceremony like a boob, hasn’t given Battle a gift yet, but DID make the Matron of Honor’s toast. A certain wedding gift remains a mystery. What’s the best candy for Halloween? Battle was wrong about Snickers; Bennett was right about Kit Kats. Battle’s tells his wife...
EP 25 - Battle's Wedding Prep, Bachelor Party, Baby Birthdays 27.10.2022 35:22
The boys are back after a long hiatus due to hectic work schedules and vacations. It’s Battle’s wedding week! The guys discuss how Harrison is involved in the nuptials. Bennett is annoyed he wasn’t invited to the bachelor party where Battle got thrown through a table. Kiera celebrated her birthday and has entered the Terrible Twos. She’s also started speech therapy. Harrison loves the outdoors alm...
EP 24 - Beach Baby, Renaissance Faires, Halloween Head-Start 02.09.2022 31:55
Battle recaps his adventure to Cape May. Harrison warmed up to the ocean, but not loud ship horns. People accost Battle in public again. Bennett took the fam to the Renaissance Faire, and is busy planning Kiera's 2nd birthday and her Halloween costume all in one fell swoop.
EP 23 - The Fig Fiasco, Sneaky Toddlers, Signature Drinks, Tux Rentals 26.08.2022 38:13
The show opens with an odd text from Bennett's wife - it plays out in real time. He also feels special about unveiling his signature drink at all Chickie's and Pete's locations. Battle figures out why a newly mischievous Harrison refers to his milk as "der", and has a horrible experience attempting to get a tux for his upcoming nuptials. Kiera cheers daddy Bennett on at the charity home run derby,...
EP 22 - Colds, Disappointment, Baby Baseball Game, Slip N' Slides 17.08.2022 39:51
Bennett was sick but is dressed to the nines. Do people fake covid? No one ever believes Battle which contributes to his neurosis and led him to bring his own sheets camping to avoid getting monkeypox. He also managed to disappoint his family for the first time, but certainly not the last. How big should a man’s wedding band be? Bennett brings Kiera to a Phillies game and had a blast, then went to...
EP 21 - July 4th Recap, More Restaurant Fun, Tippy Toes 22.07.2022 36:43
The dads recap their extremely eventful 4th of July weekend. Battle reveals something concerning about his perspiration. Bennett takes the family out to eat, and Kiera turns it into dinner and a show. She also has decided to start kicking her chair away from the dinner table to indicate that she's done, much to Bennett's anxiety. Harrison has begun walking around on his tiptoes in preparation for...
EP 20 - Road Rage, Baby Playdate, Taco Bell, and "Sauce" 30.06.2022 32:25
Battle ignores a stranger in an orange vest and drives where he wants to get to work. The babies have a playdate at Bennett's new house, for the first time in nearly a year - they built a fort and gave each other SEVERAL goodbye kisses. Battle likes Taco Bell a bit too much. Bennett signed the family up for a gym membership. Both kiddos are into "sauce", which can be anything that isn't solid food...
EP 19 - Father's Day Recap, Dining Issues, Baby Crushes 22.06.2022 29:54
The dads recap their Father's Day weekend. Neither really celebrated on actual Father's Day. Dining out with toddlers can be challenging. Both Bennett and Battle admit the moms run the show and they'd be lost without them. Kiera's grandmother is in town and living it up; Harrison is girl-crazy already and has a crush on Kiera.
EP 18 - Father's Day 2022 19.06.2022 13:04
Happy Father’s Day! Kiera’s gift to daddy Bennett is her new ability to open and rifle through junk drawers. Favorite TV dad? Neither of them knows who Al Bundy is. Battle agrees with Bennett that Father’s Day isn’t a huge holiday, and doesn’t want to go to brunch unless brunch includes beer and steak. Should you spend the day with your kid on Father’s Day? Benn...
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