Radio Dad with Mike Austin

On this show, I talk with Dr. Jay Geed about the difference between a teen boy's "Destructive" behavior and the seemingly inherent need to take risks.  A boy gets to a certain age and has the drive to "prove his manhood" by doing things like rock climbing, skydiving, swimming with sharks....I did that one....don't ask...HEY, I'm alive!  Unfortunately, stupid internet stunts can take the place of n...

Winter can be brutal weather wise, depending on where you live.  It might be easy to kick back, try to stay warm and just wait until things warm up.  However, Winter can offer a whole new vista of activities to do with the family....lead by Dad, of course!  Dr. Parnell Donahue is a pediatrician, author, lecturer and he's a Dad and Granddad!   Doc talks with us about outdoor and indoor activities....

First up, let me say "THANKS"!  for listening and sharing Radio Dad.  Before I get to my guests, I give an audio clip of some advice from a classic TV show.  "Father Knows Best", probably could NOT be made in today's society....that's a shame, because it's filled with great advice and values.  I play a short audio clip of the dad on that show, Jim Anderson. My first guest is Stephan Lanfur and in...

I know, I know.....It's past Christmas right?  WRONG!  Christmas has just started!  We recorded this episode of Radio Dad on Christmas Eve.  First up on this episode is a quick blurb about building a "Challenge Network" of guys, in the new year, and what exactly that is and why it's a good idea.  Next, my guest, John Yellico, is a dad, husband, handyman, farmer, prairie wisdom just flies off the t...

Most people, especially when we're children, look at our dad as a sort of invincible, super hero.  But, later find out that he's got his flaws, his demons, his burdens, just like everyone else.  We still, hopefully, respect, admire and look up to our dad, but we realize he has a very human side.  Now what if you NEVER had a chance to meet your dad?  What if he passed away when you were young.  You...

Your family name is something to be honored and respected.  A healthy reverence for the family name is a wonderful thing to instill in our kids, from an early age.  "This is who we are"...."This is where we come from"....and "This is how our family behaves".  Dads can [play the key role in telling those stories of "heroes" from your family's past and the nobility of your name.  Even if you have so...

We take another Radio Dad Road Trip, this time to just outside of Louisville, Kentucky and an old, family owned candy company, SCHIMPFF'S CANDIES!  Warren Schimpff is several generations down the line in this family business.  They make candy by hand, in the original building!  YUM! Next, I bring you some of Colin Powell's "Rules of Leadership"...great for dad's to adopt and follow! My final guest...

Welcome!  In this show I chat with an old friend and one dapper dude, Jes'us Angel Miguel Garcia!  Jes'us is the head of the Spanish Institute in Canada and also an etiquette and manners expert.  He consults diplomats on how to act in certain situations and he also does interpreting, teaches Spanish and Latin, and I have NEVER seen him not dressed in a suit with cufflinks!   In today's society, we...

We can be so busy with work, school, to-do-lists....TV/video games/social media, that we can become distracted and not available for our kids.  In this episode, I'm joined by my friend, Tim Meinholz.  Tim is a dad, public school teacher, hobby farmer and owns a lawn business...whew!  We talk about being so busy and "distracted", that we can become distant and not there for our kids.  When it comes...

We did it!  We rented a 30 ft RV and drove over 3,700 miles!  We traveled over plains, mountains, desert and hills.  We saw Mt. Rushmore, The Lincoln Museum, Santa Fe, NM (the Original Santa Fe Trail), The Old "Route 66" and even an Monastery in the mountains! On this show, first I talk with a listener who tells us his story of "Dad-genuity at 30,000 feet".  John Yellico contacted me about his sto...

I have a potpourri for you this episode.  First, Author, Bill Fawcett on his book "Oval Office Oddities" and our various Presidents as Dads.  Next, we are planning an Austin family "Radio Dad Road Trip"....3,000 miles in an RV !!!  So, I talk with Bonnie Hall who has a short little story about her mom's fear and how her dad fixed things so her mom could go camping.  Finally, on a different road tr...

I've been thinking about hobbies that Dads can do along with their kids.  Hiking/camping comes to mind, but not everyone is cut out for the great outdoors (although we should ALL love it).  I'm talking about screenless hobbies, those things that get us away from video gaming, phones, movie night...those things that make us interact, slow down and think.  Don't get me wrong, I'm all about family ga...

A couple of Radio Dad Road Trips this episode!  First I have a quick clip at a boat show with a lady who, along with her dad, take handicapped people out fishing!  It's called "Fishing Has No Boundaries" and it was started in Wisconsin. Next, I chat with Tim Myer, story teller, song writer, poet and author of the book, "Glad To Be Dad".  With all it's challenges and life's bumps in the road, we ne...

What does it take to mold young boys into men?  Lot's of coaches, mentors and teachers use the same skills that it takes to be a good DAD!  My guest is a guy I knew in High School, Chuck Haas , who went on to become a celebrated, champion in football and wrestling.  Chuck has been a coach for many years and joins us, along with his 3 sons who also are champions and coaches right beside their Dad!...

Sometimes Dads can get the idea that they aren't needed much.  Mom did all the "pushing", she may be breast feeding, she has a close, physical bond with the baby.  So, what's a Dad to do with that useless feeling?  Also, we talk with Greg Keer, from Family Man Online , about older dads and the challenges there.  Next, I found an interview I did a few years ago with a gentleman who was an expert at...

In this episode of Radio Dad with Mike Austin, I talk with the drummer for Jason Aldean, Kelly Clarkson, Keith Urban and many others, Rich Redmond !  Rich and I talk about being a musician on the road, how his Dad supported him and his constant drumming in the house!  Also, we get into the benefits of drumming...focus, communication, coordination, timing, physical workout and on and on!  Drumming...

Welcome to our 10th episode of Radio Dad with Mike Austin!   "Leaders Eat Last" , is the name of a book by Simon Sinek, in which he looks at great leaders and how they actually looked at their leadership as serving those they lead!  I talk with Ryan Sanders of The National Fatherhood Initiative, about dads, as leaders of the family, and the service they provide to the family....could we say essent...

In this episode of Radio Dad With Mike Austin, I talk about camping and the state of RV-ing these days. Also, camping in the backyard and then preparing to be a "Summertime Dad", when you are a single dad and your kids come for their visit. My guests are: First, Neil Chethik, author of 2 books,"Fatherloss" & "Voice Male".  Neil talks about being a single dad and how to prepare for an extended...

Welcome to the latest Radio Dad podcast.  In this show, an old friend stops by the studio.  Mike O'Brien is a great dad and when one of his sons came home from college, they ended up making beer together.  We talk about the experience (neither had ever tried it before) and the memories they made together.  Next, it's a "Dad-preneur".  Mark Apelt and his buddy were at a birthday party for a young c...

Welcome back to Radio Dad where we shine the spotlight on good dads, dadly deeds, ideas and the noble calling to be a dad!  Today's guests begin with a visit with a professional "Strong Man"...seriously, Eliott Hulse makes his living being strong and not just physically (although he IS)!  Elliot will talk about building your own "warehouse" type gym in your garage...on the cheap!   Also, Elliott g...

Thanks for listening to Radio Dad with Mike Austin...shining the spotlight on good dads and the noble calling of being "dadly"!  It's a 3-fer today, with 3 guests in this episode!  First- Jim O'Kane has a website about single dads on TV.  Jim is a single dad himself and covers TV, single dads from the '50's right on up into today! Second- It's a short Radio Dad Road Trip!  I went to chat with a ch...

In this episode of Radio Dad..... First- where do you go to do some of your best thinking?  I have a short story about sitting in my bathroom!  Also, I pepper throughout this episode, some Dadly Advice from guys who aren't your dad?  These are small nuggets of wisdom, handed down from mentors in life and around the neighborhood. Next- my guests are:  Harry Karidis of Karidis Productions in Los Ang...

In this episode of Radio Dad with Mike Austin, I chat with Rick Walton, author of the book: "Road Tripping (A parent's guide to planning & surviving the annual car trip".  Now that folks are itching to travel again, it's family vacation time!  rick and I talk about: 1) How do you pick where to go ( The purpose is the PEOPLE not the DESTINATION ) 2) What about stress? ( Over plan but stay flex...

In this episode of Radio Dad with Mike Austin, I chat with Mike Ferrell of www.fatherville.com .  Mike has an app that, I think, is going to be very helpful for new dads.  THEN....I am so excited to have on Radio Dad, Mike Love of THE BEACH BOYS!!!!!  Mike has 7 children, so he qualifies to be on Radio Dad!  His son even plays on stage with him and sings some of the old Beach Boys vocals!  Finally...

Several interviews this time around!  What are "Smart Pajamas" for kids?  They help with bedtime stories.  Also, the story of the pretzel!  I chat with Amy Zender about pretzel making...what a great dadly thing to do with the kids some weekend!  Finally, a FULL SERVICE gas station?  Yup, family owned.  I talk with the Dad and his 2 sons on a Radio Dad Road Trip.  ENJOY!