Girl Dad Nation

Send a text to Girl Dad Nation Welcome to Girl Dad Nation. In this episode I welcome Brian Johnson. Brian has 4 awesome daughters who all skateboard: Vivi, Lulu, Edie, and Dot. Together they are @thejohnsonettes, on Social Media with over 57k Instagram Followers. Brian shares how the love of skateboarding all began, and how it's become a great bonding experience for the whole family. Thank yo...

Send a text to Girl Dad Nation In this bonus episode Joel Willis (from The Dad and Channel 3) and I talk about our daughters' birthday party themes. As his daughter says: If you're throwing a party, you gotta have a theme! Thank you to Joel for sharing and being part of Girl Dad Nation. As dads we have the great opportunity to create special memories for our kids and to celebrate life&ap...

Send a text to Girl Dad Nation In this episode I welcome Joel Willis. Joel is most well known for creating the social media empire, The Dad, after becoming a dad himself. He has a 13-year-old daughter and a 10-year-old son. The Dad continues strong, but he recently left the company to start a new gaming social media platform called Channel 3. We talk about the impact of social media; we share funn...

Send a text to Girl Dad Nation In this episode I welcome Mathew Bradley. Matt is a fellow podcaster and Girl Dad. When he lost his wife, Marci, to cancer in 2018, he was left to navigate raising his one-year-old daughter, Blair, on his own. In his search to find resources for dealing with grief and being a solo dad, Matt reached out to other dads dealing with loss, and in 2021 he launched a podcas...

Send a text to Girl Dad Nation In this bonus episode, Ken Sharrar, who coached at the high school and college level, shares his thoughts on sports. Thank you to Ken for sharing and being part of Girl Dad Nation. I love sports and it's great to be passionate and want the best for your kids, but it's important to keep things in proper perspective. I have included a link in the description...

Send a text to Girl Dad Nation In this episode I welcome Ken Sharrar. As a high school and college football coach and mentor for many years, Ken’s mission throughout his professional career has never changed - he seeks “to make a positive difference in people’s lives every day.” Currently, he spends time “friendraising” and building relationships with parents, alumni, and benefactors of JP Catholi...

Send a text to Girl Dad Nation In this bonus episode, Brett Shapiro, Metaverse Developer, shares his vision for the future of Web 3.0 and what parents should know about the metaverse. Let's get to it. Thank you to Brett for enlightening me on all things metaverse, and being part of Girl Dad Nation. With any new technology, there are benefits but also potential dangers. Yet we should not fear...

Send a text to Girl Dad Nation In this bonus episode, Brett Shapiro, Metaverse and Video Game Designer, shares his Top 10 video games to play with your kids. Let's get to it. GAME LIST: 1. Disney Infinity  2. Minecraft 3. Fortnite 4. Destiny 2 5. Super Mario Party 6. New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe  7. Super Mario Odyssey 8. Animal Crossing 9. Overcooked 10. Pico Park Thank you to Brett for sh...

Send a text to Girl Dad Nation In this episode I welcome Brett Shapiro. Brett has worked in a wide range of roles within the entertainment industry from Film and Television, Visual Effects and Animation to App and Game Design. In addition to his professional work, Brett has taught Media Art and STEAM in schools. He is currently a Creative Director at Brave + Radical, a game company he founded with...

Send a text to Girl Dad Nation In this Dad Hacks episode I share everything you need to know to get started with cloth diapers. We have used them with our both our daughters for over 2 years. It has saved us a ton of money, helps the environment, and is much easier than I had ever thought! Don't dismiss cloth diapers before listening to this episode. HELPFUL LINKS: These are the "Pocket...

Send a text to Girl Dad Nation In this bonus episode, Gabe Barrett, founder of Board Game Design Lab, shares his Top 10 board games to play with kids. Board gaming has evolved so much over the years. If you are only familiar with the classics, like Monopoly and Scrabble, now is a great time to learn a new fun game! GAME LIST: 11. Spinderella 10. Ticket to Ride: New York 9. Bang the dice game 8. Dr...

Send a text to Girl Dad Nation In this episode I welcome Gabe Barrett. Gabe is a game designer and founder of the Board Game Design Lab. Board Game Design Lab was built as a community to help people design great games, featuring a wide collection of articles and over 280 podcast episodes on all aspects of board game design and publishing. Gabe is also the author of eight books, and currently lives...

Send a text to Girl Dad Nation In this bonus episode, Patrick Devenny and I talk about our different baby shower experiences as new dads. SPOILER ALERT: Baby showers don't have to be just for the ladies! It's awesome to celebrate and be proud of welcoming a new baby as a dad too! Thanks again to Patrick for sharing and being part of Girl Dad Nation. I'd love to hear your baby shower...

Send a text to Girl Dad Nation In this episode I welcome Patrick Devenny. Patrick is a former star football player. He played for CU Boulder and trained with the Seattle Seahawks. In all the pressure to get to the top in athletics, Patrick developed an eating disorder. We talk about the ways society gives us unhealthy ideals, the recovery process, and how there's new hope in raising our young...

Send a text to Girl Dad Nation In this Dad Hacks episode I welcome my wonderful wife, Becca Tiell-Krekeler, to talk about our labor and delivery stories, and how guys can be a supportive partner. Girl Dad Nation is now on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter . IG: @GirlDadNation Twitter: @GirlDadNation GirlDadNationPodcast@gmail.com Support the show Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and X (formerly...

Send a text to Girl Dad Nation In this Dad Hacks episode I welcome my very special guest and amazing wife, Becca Tiell-Krekeler, to discuss our Top 10 List of Things to Pack for the Hospital (when having a baby). PACKING LIST 1. Bluetooth Speaker 2. Comfy Pillows / Blankets 3. Snacks / Drinks 4. Nintendo Switch (Mario Kart!) / Books / Cards 5. Comfy Clothes (mostly for her) Kindred Bravely 6. Clot...

Send a text to Girl Dad Nation In this bonus episode, Kevin Polowy and I dive deeper into stories about creating home movies and writing fun stories with your kids. Plus, Kevin shares about his daughters' new interest in horror movies and freaking their dad out about the ghost that lives in their house. If you have a fun home movie that you've made with your kids and want to share, Tweet...

Send a text to Girl Dad Nation In this episode I welcome Kevin Polowy. Kevin is a veteran journalist and senior correspondent and host for Yahoo Entertainment . He's previously covered Hollywood for MTV, AOL/Moviefone, URB, and Premiere Magazine. He is also a writer-director-producer-DJ whose film credits include the Billy Crystal comedy “ Standing Up, Falling Down ” and the Lance Diamond doc...

Send a text to Girl Dad Nation In this bonus episode, I ask Ralph Martinez about the Tooth Fairy and creative ways of pulling out loose teeth. Thanks again to Ralph for sharing those great stories and being a supporter of this mission. If you have a tooth fairy story, I'd love to hear it. Tweet me @GirlDadNation And be sure to follow the show so you'll get the latest posts and updates! T...

Send a text to Girl Dad Nation This is Part 2 of my interview with Ralph Martinez where we get into more of the great stories from raising girls. Plus, Ralph talks about his journey of founding a homeless shelter in Española, New Mexico. Española Pathways Shelter https://www.espanolapathwaysshelter.org/ 'It’s never too late': Dad overcomes obstacles to reconnect with his kids FOLLOW @Gir...

Send a text to Girl Dad Nation In this episode I welcome Ralph Martinez. Ralph has an amazing story of overcoming homelessness and the demons of drug addiction. He'll celebrate 10 years of sobriety this year, and he is now a major leader in his community of Española, New Mexico. He has 3 daughters, 1 son, and 3 granddaughters. In Part 1, Ralph explains how his family was a major motivator in...

Send a text to Girl Dad Nation In this bonus episode, Lonnie Anderson and I discuss candidly the idea of starting a girl dad podcast, and Lonnie offers some great wisdom and encouragement!  Support the show Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and X (formerly Twitter): @GirlDadNation For more episodes, merch, events, and updates, visit the website: www.girldadnation.org Have a story to share or want...

Send a text to Girl Dad Nation This is Part 2 of my interview with Lonnie Anderson with more encouragement and great stories for raising daughters. If you have not already listened to Part 1, I encourage you to listen to that first, as this is a continuation of the same interview. Thanks for joining us and a huge thanks to Lonnie for being my first guest on the show! Short Film directed by Kel Cru...

Send a text to Girl Dad Nation Thank you for checking out my podcast. I'm Matthew Krekeler, proud father of two daughters. Caley is two and a half, and she just started Preschool. And Nora was born in June and loves learning from her big sister.  My wife and I have been happily married for 6 years, and we're journeying through the challenges and many joys of raising our family, while we...

Send a text to Girl Dad Nation In this episode I welcome Lonnie Anderson. Lonnie is a Creative Director that has worked with Spike Lee, Mark Ruffalo, George R.R. Martin, street artist Shepard Fairey, and many more. He also has the title "King of Valentines Day" because of the elaborate valentines he makes every year for his wife, Anne. He is the proud father of two teenage daughters that...