The Dad Pursuit

This is the most honest conversation we have ever had In this episode of the Dubai Dads Podcast, Hoos and Yas sit down with no guests, no script, and no filters to talk about where Dubai Dads really is and where it is going. The doubts, the stress, the missed uploads, the pressure of work and family, and the conversations that almost made us quit. We talk about:-Why we felt stuck and plateaued-The...

In this episode of the  Dubai Dads Podcast , Hoos and Yas sit down with  Talal Al Qahtani , a first responder with over two decades of experience in emergency services. Talal shares how years of trauma, loss, and high-pressure decisions shaped the way he approaches fatherhood. They talk about becoming a dad later in life, the fear that comes with protecting your kids, learning to let go, and the d...

In this episode of the  Dubai Dads Podcast , Hoos and Yas revisit the shows, movies, and moments that shaped an entire generation of dads. From Darkwing Duck and Gargoyles to Dexter’s Lab and Johnny Bravo, they look back at the era of wild cartoons, questionable movie ratings, and life before the internet. The dads also react to emotional and hilarious dad reels, talk about how childhood has chang...

In this episode of the  Dubai Dads Podcast , Hoos and Yas sit down with  Anna Thiel , a mentor who works directly with men on emotional health, relationships, and identity. They explore why men struggle to open up, how childhood experiences shape fathers, why many feel unseen in marriage, and how masculinity has become confusing in today’s world. Anna also shares practical ways men can communicate...

In this episode of the  Dubai Dads Podcast , Hoos and Yas chat with  Uneeb Farooqi , comedian, actor, and dad, about the beautiful mess that is fatherhood. They dive into why kids are the hardest audience, how comedy changes after becoming a parent, and why patience is the real superpower every dad needs. From sticker disasters to birth stories and dad jokes, this one’s packed with laughs, lessons...

In this episode of the  Dubai Dads Podcast , Hoos and Yas chat with  Chris Beavers (FatherFitPT)  — a fitness coach dedicated to helping fathers transform their health, mindset, and energy. Chris breaks down why most dads fall into the “all or nothing” trap, how to build consistency even with family chaos, and why fitness is more about mindset than muscles. We dive deep into  mental health , nutri...

In this episode of the  Dubai Dads Podcast , Hoos and Yas sit down with  Faraz Khan , an experienced educator and father, to talk about how education has evolved — from the classroom to the living room. They explore why schools still struggle to teach life skills like  financial literacy , the rise of  homeschooling , and how AI could shape the  future of education . Faraz also opens up about pare...

From a $6 million doll to the dangers of too much screen time , Hoos and Yas are back for another wild and hilarious ride on Dubai Dads . They start off guessing the prices of the world’s most expensive toys — including a diamond-covered Barbie and a human-sized Labubu — before diving into something every parent deals with: how much screen time is too much? The dads share evidence-based research,...

In this episode of the Dubai Dads Podcast , Hoos and Yas sit down with Tarek Azouz — a teacher turned entrepreneur — to talk about what it really means to leave a stable career and build a new identity as both a father and founder . Tarek opens up about leaving teaching after 18 years, becoming a stay-at-home dad, and now launching Taitor.ai , an AI-powered tutoring platform built to help kids lea...

In this episode of the Dubai Dads Podcast , we sit down with João Garcia , head coach of Palm Jiu Jitsu and father, to talk about the powerful overlap between martial arts and fatherhood. João shares his journey as a lifelong martial artist, coach, and divorced dad, opening up about the challenges of parenting, staying present, and putting his daughter first. We also dig into why BJJ is a confiden...

In this episode of the Dubai Dads Podcast , Hoos and Yas put kids shows through the ultimate Dad Ratings — from Peppa Pig and Paw Patrol to the chaos of Cocomelon and the calm of Bluey. They also dig into the real struggles of being a dad in Dubai — school fees, mall tantrums, traffic with toddlers, and even playdate politics. Finally, the dads open up about friendships : why it’s so hard to make...

Are dad reflexes a real thing, or just a myth? In this episode, Yas and Hoos dive into the science behind fatherhood’s favorite superpower and share their own stories of epic saves (and fails). We also tackle: Why dads need 3-day weekends The rise of the dad bod Why BBQ is the top dad hobby The movies every father should watch ( Pursuit of Happiness, Lion King, Taken ) Wild dad facts you’ve never...

In this episode of the Dubai Dads Podcast , Yas and Hoos open up about dad burnout — the unspoken side of fatherhood that hits harder than most admit. From perfectionism and cultural taboos to the daily grind, they share honest stories and practical tips for dealing with stress. To lighten things up, the dads react to some of the internet’s best dad reels — epic saves, hilarious improvisations, an...

In this episode of the Dubai Dads Podcast , Hoos and Yas swap dad confessions , share their childproofing paranoia , and admit that sometimes Bluey is more for parents than kids. We also play Stroller or Supercar?! — where luxury baby accessories are shockingly more expensive than actual cars — and react to some of the funniest Dads of TikTok moments. Dubai Dads is a podcast and community for fath...

What kind of toy costs more than a mansion? In the very first episode of the Dubai Dads Podcast , Hoos and Yass dive into the wild world of fatherhood — from tipping camp counselors and building the ultimate gaming dad setup , to the stress of daycare drop-offs and discovering an $8 million dollar dollhouse (yes, really). Along the way, we roast some of the strangest parenting gadgets, play “Guess...