Hey Dad

Hey Dad Podcast with Jake Ballard and Brian Canavan

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The hey Dad podcast made possible by heydad.pro . We host incredible leaders and fathers to share in the Brotherhood of fatherhood making us all better each show. No matter your background, age, or stage of Life join us as we have real conversations at the intersection of leadership and fatherhood.

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Catching a Greater Purpose: DeVier Posey on Fatherhood & Resilience | Hey Dad Ep. 5 29.06.2026 1:11:11

DeVier Posey joins Brian Canavan and Jake Ballard for a powerful conversation about fatherhood, football, adversity, identity, resilience, and building a purpose greater than the game. DeVier grew up in Cincinnati, starred at La Salle High School, became one of the most productive wide receivers in Ohio State history, was selected by the Houston Texans in the third round of the NFL Draft, and late...

Walking Miracle: Ryan Shazier on Fatherhood, Faith & Recovery | Hey Dad Ep. 4 20.06.2026 1:04:27

Ryan Shazier joins Brian Canavan and Jake Ballard for a powerful conversation about fatherhood, faith, football, adversity, recovery, and why our response to hard moments can shape everything. Ryan is a former Ohio State Buckeye, former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker, two-time Pro Bowler, author of Walking Miracle, and founder of the Ryan Shazier Fund for Spinal Rehabilitation. After suffering a s...

Forming the Future: Aaron Baer on Fatherhood, Faith & Raising the Next Generation | Hey Dad Podcast Ep. 3 12.06.2026 1:05:48

Aaron Baer joins Brian Canavan and Jake Ballard for a meaningful conversation about fatherhood, faith, leadership, and raising the next generation with purpose. Aaron is the President of Center for Christian Virtue and the host of The Narrative podcast, but in this episode, the conversation moves beyond public leadership and into the lessons he is learning as a husband and father. Aaron shares how...

Shepherding Home: Dean Fulks on Fatherhood, Faith & Leading Your Family Well 04.06.2026 54:14

Dean Fulks joins the Hey Dad Podcast for a powerful conversation about fatherhood, faith, family leadership, marriage, legacy, and what it means to be present in the moments that matter most. Welcome to the Hey Dad Podcast: Your Brotherhood of Fatherhood. In this episode, Dean sits down with Brian Canavan and Super Bowl Champion Jake Ballard to talk about what it means to lead well at home. As the...

Quarterbacking Life: UC, the NFL, ESPN, and the Real Work of Fatherhood | Hey Dad Podcast Ep. 1 27.05.2026 57:29

What happens when the roar of the stadium fades and you walk through your front door? In the debut episode of the Hey Dad Podcast, hosts Brian Canavan and Super Bowl Champion Jake Ballard sit down with former Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback and NFL veteran Tony Pike. We are building a brotherhood of fatherhood , and Tony opens up about leading one of the greatest eras in UC football history, trans...