Home Dad Chat

A living legend in the world of at-home dads, Hogan Hilling joins Brock and Danny to talk about life on the road in his RV, meeting dads from his books, how he was invited on the Oprah show, and why HomeDadCon holds a special place in his heart.  Where to purchase his books: https://www.amazon.com/Books-Hogan-Hilling/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3AHogan+Hilling Full Oprah clip https://youtu.be/3S9u...

What went on at HomeDadCon and What is in the works for 2022? Brock and Danny discuss it all. Plus, learn how to become a supporting member and get access to convention content. To become a supporting member go to https://athomedad.org/advocacy/membership/ Watch the podcast video at https://youtu.be/36YH6w4ArHk

Brock talks with this year's 4 nominees for The National At-Home Dad Network board. Why do they want to be on the board, what they are passionate about bringing to the organization, which kid is their favorite and many other questions.   You can also check out the video for this podcast at https://youtu.be/F3R754zRhpw

HomeDadCon is an exciting weekend with other at-home dads, but how do these dads get time away? Danny and Brock talk about how they have spent time like many others in their shoes to prepare their family for the time away to recharge and continue to educate themselves with the knowledge to be the best parent for their kids.   Ben Killoy https://www.militaryveterandad.com/ Shannon Carpenter Li...

Danny has an early Christmas moment, Brock is super jealous. The countdown to HomeDadCon continues with only a few more days to go and the guys geeks out talking about Cincinnati history and few other fun stories.

Bourbon is best enjoyed while in conversation. On this episode, Brock and Danny bring on a guest to talk about Bourbon passion, how to lead your family in responsible drinking, and breaking down the stigmas of drinking bourbon.   Sacred Sippers (Christians who enjoy whiskey's) https://www.facebook.com/groups/287356911670455   Aruna Project https://arunaproject.com/pages/donate Watch on Y...

Sometimes it is nice as podcast hosts to not have a specific topic to discuss. In this episode, you get just that, a fun conversation about many different topics the guys are passionate about.     Check out Joe Saladino Photography for awesome pictures of cool airplanes. https://www.instagram.com/p/B0MuJzJg7Ch/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link https://www.instagram.com/p/CQfYmalB005/?utm...

Danny and Brock catch up on the start of school, Brock's family getting a puppy, and they review the new diaper bag from the Dude Dad. Later on in the conversation, they talk more HomeDadCon excitement and why the success of the organization relies heavily on volunteer support and those who put a financial stake in the mission of the organization. Become a Member/Supporter of The National At-Home...

Danny and Brock are back after a wild week off. Danny moved his family from Georgia to Wisconsin and Brock was getting the kids ready for school to start and HomeDadCon planning. In this episode, they talk with Shannon Carpenter about his first book that is being released in paperback on October 12th and can be purchased at the link provided by clicking on the title of his book. The Ultimate Stay-...

The first day of school is full of emotions for both the kids and the parents. Danny and Brock talk about their experiences, advice for being prepared and taking a strong position with the school about who the primary contact is, and standing firm in your role as a stay at home dad. Also, a recap of HomeDadCon announcements. Register at homedadcon.org  

Brock and Danny discuss the previous week's HomeDadCon announcements. Learn a little about each speaker and sponsor, followed by an important update about attending this year's convention due to the rise in Covid cases. Register at homedadcon.org Mentioned in the podcast were: Kimmy Wolf, Technology, adolescence @kimmyswolf Samuel Adams, Non-Alcoholic Beer "Just The Haze" @samadamscincy Matt Strai...

Danny and Brock share the latest HomeDadCon announcements from the past week. Then get into a conversation about parenting strong-willed kids. This idea came from listening to another fatherhood-centered podcast.   You can listen to that podcast called The Dad Edge at https://thedadedge.com/friday9/ Register for HomeDadCon at homedadcon.org

Brock and Danny finish up their talk resumes for SAHDs, are they necessary? Brock tries to convince Danny that the new Space Jam movie is worth watching. Finally, a serious talk takes place about why excuses need to stop and taking care of yourself is important.

Brock and Danny talk about the countdown to HomeDadCon being less than 90 days away. Then they share about a new resource in the closed group focused on helping stay-at-home dads get a mentor. The episode ends with a bunch of name-dropping as they discuss all the side gigs that dads are involved in and how those in the group can also promote their side gig without breaking the rules.  How to...

Danny and Brock discuss the importance of a breadwinning spouse/partner being aware of the stresses that their at-home dad go through on a daily basis. The guys also give perspective, encouragement, and advice to stay-at-home dads and especially a new SAHD in the trenches. Some updates on HomeDadCon are also talked about. Enjoy the Show.   Facebook ad talked about: https://www.facebook.com/fa...

We talk with Matt Strain about his life. Moving from life as a chef to an at home dad, his move to sobriety despite a love for good beer, and how he became a brand ambassador to Athletic Brewing. His experience as a chef led him to seek out a non-alcoholic beer that actually tastes good, and he found it. We think you can find inspiration in his story, and maybe a new favorite beer. 

Danny interviews Brock now that he has returned after driving 5,850 miles and talks about the adventure, the dads he met along the way, and the National Parks they visited. 

Brock is on vacation, so we grab some time to talk about one of Danny's favorite things: Dungeons and Dragons! Micah Adams and Josh Thompson join us to talk about their favorite characters, best encounters, and wasting time trying to find a bell that never existed. There's also clowns! We slip a bit into other TTRPG's (Table Top Role Playing Games) as well. Like Starfinder, a futuristic space adve...

Brock and Danny are both planning big road trips this summer. Brock's got his camper trailer, as seen on last week's episode, and Danny is just runnin in the burban. During the summer is a great time to set some goals, though, so we talk about what we want to help our kids achieve in the next few months. So, what are you planning this summer? 

Brock and Danny are ready for the summer to begin! it's time to talk end of school activities, field days, and road trips! Check out this camper trailer one of Brock's fiends built. Our YouTube channel has the images, so head over to The National At-Home Dad Network channel and get ready to be jealous. https://youtu.be/V3uZDfrcZOY 

Join Brock and Danny as we talk about photography! A couple of our dads, Brett Landry and Austin Dowd, join us to share their joy, passion, and knowledge. We get to talk about our first cameras, where the love for photography comes from, and a couple of great tips on how to take better images. Sit back, relax, and think about where you're going to take your next great photo! 

Cars have muscle, beauty, curves, lines, styles all their own and create lasting memories. Talking about cars is something all genders can get excited about. Danny and Brock have a great conversation with special guest Marcus Cope. The guys love their cars and share their favorites along with memories.  This one might be a good one for Youtube also. Lots of cars being shown on screen. https:/...

May the 4th be with you, we hope it was as much fun for you as it was for Danny and Brock. They had a chance to talk with Art Eddy a Star Wars fan of out this galaxy portions. Make sure to be listening for how to win 2 Star Wars action figures during the episode. To listen to Art's podcast head over to https://artoffatherhood.net/category/podcast/ https://youtu.be/2fsxLgu8cGY

Danny and Brock discuss how they have experienced the behavior changes of their kids, how important it is to have time to connect with other dads, and how listening to a podcast while doing yard work brings perspective to how influencers perceive their life and how they are perceived by others.   Check out The Dadass Podcast  Check out Catherine Pearlman's book Ignore It! 

Danny and Brock tracked down Pete Baylies who we came to find out is the creator of the first stay-at-home dad newsletter and was the catalyst for what transformed into The National At-Home Dad Network and also led to an annual convention still held every year called HomeDadCon. If you love history or learning about origin stories then this is the episode for you.  Check out Pete Baylies's bo...