PAPA DO PREACH: The Dad Podcast

In this special Christmas-themed episode of Papa Do Preach: The Dad Podcast , we’re joined by the crew from the Rowdy Friends Podcast as Lane Oliver sits down with us for a festive, laugh-filled crossover episode. The dads swap stories about growing up with different holiday traditions , how Christmas looked in their households, and how those traditions have (or haven’t) carried over into dad life...

In this episode of Papa Do Preach: The Dad Podcast , we sit down with our friend Sean Austin for a wide-ranging, laugh-filled conversation about the realities of fatherhood. Sean shares what it’s really like growing up alongside your kids while raising them in sports—the wins, the lessons, and the moments that matter most along the way. Things take a hilarious turn as Sean recounts his truly horri...

This week on Papa Do Preach , we sit down with the one and only Spencer Selmon , the mind (and muscle) behind Swamp Fox Jiu-Jitsu, for a conversation that’s equal parts insightful, unhinged, and laugh-out-loud dad-core. We dive into the serious side of fatherhood as Spencer breaks down what it really means to protect your kids , both physically and mentally. But in true dad-podcast fashion, we don...

In this laugh-filled Halloween episode of Papa Do Preach , we sit down with the one and only Thomas Blackmon for a conversation that starts with costumes and candy and somehow ends with dad guilt, dad pride, and dad hypocrisy… the good kind. We swap stories about trick-or-treating with our families — the chaotic costumes, the over-eager toddlers, the teens who swear they’re “too old” but still wan...

In this heartwarming and insight-packed episode of Papa Do Preach: The Dad Podcast , we welcome special guest Pastor Adam Richardson for an inspiring conversation about faith, family, and fatherhood . Pastor Adam shares his perspective on how structure and stability form the foundation of a strong home, and why spiritual grounding can be a guiding force for dads navigating the everyday chaos of fa...

In this side-splitting episode of Papa Do Preach: The Dad Podcast , the guys welcome special guest Cameron Michael , who shares tales from his recent family trip to Colorado — complete with mountain mishaps, altitude giggles, and an unforgettable Airbnb disaster. What starts as a wholesome catch-up quickly devolves into uncontrollable laughter as inside jokes spiral out of control, ultimately test...

This week on Papa Do Preach: The Dad Podcast , we’re joined by the always-hilarious Larry Robinson for a wild ride through the ups and downs of fatherhood. We dive into what it’s really like raising kids with a big age gap — the surprises, the challenges, and the unexpected joys. Things get real (and really funny) as we touch on the hot topic of vaccines, share some unfiltered dad wisdom, and comp...

This week on Papa Do Preach: The Dad Podcast , we sit down with the ever-hustling, ever-dadding Alejandro Rodriguez — a young father juggling multiple businesses, a growing child, and...a little surprise. From navigating entrepreneurship with a toddler in tow to the hilariously bizarre things kids say, Alejandro and the guys of PDP share real, raw, and funny moments from dad life. We talk about wh...

In this episode of Papa Do Preach: The Dad Podcast , co-hosts Tom and Jake dive headfirst into Halloween fun as October 31st approaches! Tom dressed up as a pretty solid character last year, will he be able to pull off this years challenge? But it’s not all fun-size chocolate and dad jokes. The guys get real about self-respect and what it means to teach our daughters to know their worth , unpackin...

In this heartwarming and hilarious episode of Papa Do Preach: The Dad Podcast , hosts Tom and Jake welcome a very special guest — Tom’s childhood best friend, Timmy Fasano . The two take a nostalgic trip down memory lane, reminiscing about growing up together — from neighborhood shenanigans and first bands to the lessons learned along the way. As they catch up on where life has taken them — career...

LEAD THE CHARGE - Special Guests: Reeves Cannon & Robert Thomas (Double R Flow-Town Podcast) In this heartfelt and hilariously relatable episode, we welcome Reeves Cannon and Robert Thomas from the Double R Flow-Town Podcast to talk shop on all things dad-life. From the latest in our ongoing segment “This Week in Dadding” to the tough but important conversations about raising well-rounded, emo...

In this unforgettable episode, we laugh harder than we ever have before — like, actual can't-breathe, tears-rolling kind of laughs. We're joined by a longtime friend and first-time dad Ryan Rhodes to talk about growing up with music in our bones, the wild ride from garage bands to lullabies, and what it really feels like to play a show and miss your family (spoiler: it’s awesome). Expect stories t...

In this episode of Papa Do Preach , we dive headfirst into one of the most controversial topics making waves in today’s world of social media, negativity, and family dynamics. Recently, a series of events surrounding a public figure sparked a storm of debate among parents. His statements, social media presence, and involvement in politically charged discussions have left many fathers questioning w...

In this week's installment, we sit down with the man, the myth, the legend and Jake's dad, Mark Westerbeck. We find out what "Papa" is up to nowadays with retirement, what it was like raising 3 kids in the 90s, and here some racy stories about Jakes decisions as a 10 year old... Tune in Wednesdays for new episodes of the Papa Do Preach: The Dad Podcast on YouTube and everywhere you get your podcas...

This week, we sit down with Gary Martin and Thomas Blackmon and discuss the daily, weekly, yearly, life-ly challenges we all face as dads. We discover the pyramid of priorities, share funny stories about our childhood that helped shape us into the men and the dads we are today. New Episodes every Wednesday! Be sure to like, follow and subscribe to the Papa Do Preach: The Dad Podcast on YouTube to...

This week we sit down with Cameron Porter, a newly wed dad of 1 and stepdad of 2. We talk about the funny side of dadding, over-involved grandparents and parents and plenty of other issues... Along with our usual segments of "This Week In Dadding" and closing out with a pretty lengthy "Grumpy Old Men", we find out how angry multiple things make all of us. Also Tom has an unusual way of wording thi...

This week we sit down with the future mayor of Hartsville, SC (maybe...it sounds good) to discuss family life without the kids at home, remembering what it's life to date your wife, growing up with experiences and missing Tom for 54:14 of the video until he mysteriously show back up when an important question is asked. New episodes every Wednesday at 7:15am! Like, follow, subscribe on YouTube, App...

We sit down in Episode 10 to take a look into what is up in Tom and Jake's lives and families. Joined by their adorable co-host Harper (Jake's youngest daughter), they dive into Tom about to become a father of child #2, we see Harper point to her brain dozens of times and most importantly...poop. Lots of talk about poop and farts.

This week we sit down with Tom Snyder, a local real estate agent as well as retired air traffic controller, to discuss helping give your kids direction as the grow up to work towards a particular field, the cost of college for his 2 kids, and finding out he apparently has something in common with OJ Simpson... ? Tune in to this weeks episode to find out what that is! New episodes of the PAPA DO PR...

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In Part 2 of our conversation with Thomas Blackmon, we dive into real-life dad lessons about respect, boundaries, and shaping confident kids. Thomas shares his no-nonsense approach: “I drink water and mind the business that pays me… You can like me or not, but you’ll respect me.” Learn how he models self-worth for his children, sets firm boundaries, and helps them navigate life without worrying ab...

In this 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐰𝐨-𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, we tackle a tough but universal topic: swearing around children. We dive into personal stories—like losing your cool and smacking a table—and share resources, including positive-discipline strategies and how “curse jars” can actually backfire We explore the importance of modeling respectful language because—let’s be honest—kids pick up everyt...

In this hilarious and heartfelt episode, host Jake sits down with Brandon Grove for an authentic dad chat. They dive into Father’s Day fails, brutal golf round bloopers, the joys (and chaos) of blended family life, and parenting wins like new bedtime routines and dealing with toddler regressions. Expect parenting humor, real-life dad tips, and laughs every step of the way. Tune in for: Golfing sto...

Join us for a raw and heartfelt dive into blended family dynamics as our guest, a devoted stepdad, opens up about real-life challenges: from boundary setting to handling teenage upheavals. Discover authentic parenting struggles as he shares how he navigates discipline without overstepping, earns trust as “dad,” and balances support with structure. If you're in a blended or step-parenting journey,...

In Episode 3 of Papa Do Preach – The Dad Podcast, we welcome guest Matt Hedgepeth from Fairway Mortgage to dive into the raw realities of modern parenting. This powerful conversation covers everything from parenting a child born profoundly deaf to navigating the challenges of public vs. private school and surviving the chaos of toddler life. 👶💬 🎯 Matt shares the emotional journey of getting coc...