The Imperfect Dads Podcast

On this episode we have on tattoo artist Chipper Harbin who is based out of Nashville. We talk about Nashville’s creative scene, how he chose his style of water color tattoos, realities of being a tattoo artist, having kids that are good students, teaching empathy and kindness, being intentional when with family, touring with bands, doing tattoos on tour buses, and a staying authentic.  Send us Fa...

On this episode we have on Jonny Phillips.    Jonny has been the drummer for the band Limbeck for over 20 years, and currently works for National Addiction Specialists and hosts the podcast Breaking Down Addictions.     We talked about Jonny’s family wanting to move closer to water, being a fan of all Milwaukee teams, making sure he’s around for his family, playing shows and going out feels differ...

On this episode we have on Joe Carr from The Dedicated Joe Podcast and Serenity Kids.    We talk about trying to motivate your kid to do something, being late diagnosed with autism, how that diagnosis and therapy have really helped him, male initiation rights, learning how to  be the husband and dad your family needs, community around that journey, learning to regulate your emotions, the damage sh...

On this episode we have on David Reminick from Paper Mice and his new kids band DadJoke. We talked about food, loving to cook, some of our favorite things to cook or eat, therapy, ADHD, learning to prioritize yourself, trying new things and challenging yourself, being nicer to yourself, what life lessons you teach your kids,  what you unlearn when you become a parent, his time in Paper Mice and hi...

On this episode we have on painter and artist Jennifer McCaffrey.  Jennifer and I have been friends since kindergarten! So she is a life long friend.  If you have any life long friends, you know how much time goes by between talking to each other.  When you have a podcast, you just make them be on the show to catch up about life. But really, we talked about Jennifer getting ready to have a 4th chi...

On this episode we have on Steve Soboslai from the bands Punchline, Blue of Colors, and the podcast A Band Called Punchline.      We talked about his time in Nashville, moving back to Pittsburgh, being an older dad, having a young kid, finding mental space to write songs, coffee shop adventures with kids, community in Pittsburg, navigating screen time, enjoying the simple moments of life, his band...

On this episode we have on musician Annie Clements.  You might know her from her time playing bass with Marren Morris, Sugarland, Jason Isbell, and The Highwomen to name a few.   We talked about how he family moved to Big Sky Montana, playing with Tuesday Night Radio Club, loving life out west and being outside more, when you can’t lose your voice because part of your job is singing but you’ve got...

On this episode we have on musician Jeff Klemm who you may know for his kids music as Mr. Jeff or his other bands Diamon Kites or Maid Myriad. We talked about guitar gear, songwriting,  life with 3 kids, going from touring musician in his 20s to having kids, to changing careers to pre k teacher, to writing songs for pre kids, then becoming a full time kids musician.  A lot of this discussion is ta...

On this episode we have on Josh Caterer from Smoking Popes. We talked about being an empty nester, feeling like there’s gotta be a better name instead of empty nester, reflecting on how fast time goes, driving a school bus, leading worship at churches, thoughts on his upcoming tour, and wanting to be around for defining the next phase of life with his wife. Make sure to go to Smoking Popes Music ....

On this episode we have on Chris and Steve from the band Further North. We talked about life on tour, how their band feels like a brotherhood, Chris’ life with twins and journey with fertility, Chris’ day job with plumbing, Steve’s PHD in Boenhoffer, a detour into peaceful protest, planning on Steve not playing a show because of family commitment, and deep conversations in the van. Send us Fan Mai...

On this episode we have on artist, designer, consultant Jon Chase.    We talked about his daughter getting into emo/hardcore music, going to shows with kids, going from a  corporate job to self employed, being burnt out, learning mediation rituals, realizing you’re not fun when you’re stressed, his midlife crisis moment, thrifting for books, our shared love of music, former music connections makin...

On this episode we have on therapist and author Martina Nova.     We talked about having 2 kids, kids being almost out of diapers, being overwhelmed at a farmer’s market with 2 kids, nervous system regulation, why she focuses on nervous systems, curiosity in relationships, her work as a trauma therapist, and writing her book Same Page Parenting.     I really enjoyed her book Same Page Parenting. ...

On this episode we have on musician Thomas Csorba! We talked life with 2 sons and expecting a daughter, mini van vs third row SUV, being mentally present for his kids, supporting his wife’s art career, balancing his business and creative mental spaces, recording new music, how he wrote his new album, the quiet moments of day to day life, a love of Wendell Barry poetry, and how he handles touring w...

On this episode we have on author and retired US Air Force Special Missions Aviator Anthony Dyer    We reflected on his daughter getting older, realizing how fast time goes, that every cliche has truth to it, his life after retirement, therapy, getting sober and learning to share his story. Anthony recently wrote a book called Moon Child.  It’s about his experience in the military and retiring and...

On this episode we have on musician Josh Fiedler who you might know from his bands The Juliana Theory, Pack, or Lowrev.    We talked about Third Eye Blind’s self title being the perfect ending to an album, albums played in the van, being a dad to three kids, getting ready for a kid to go to college, working full time, choosing when to play shows, recording an album at home, releasing his first alb...

On this episode we have on Keeth Apgar from the band Harmonica Pocket. We talked about life in the Pacific Northwest, connecting with nature, playing music for kids, being inspired by how kids view the world, life with his son, going from pre school teacher to musician, loving the craft of writing songs, and embracing your mistakes as a parent. Send us Fan Mail Follow us on Facebook and Instagram...

On this episodes we have on musician, producer, and guitarist for The Used Joey Bradford.    We talked about life in California, having 3 daughters, being cool with Disney princess life, how kids keep you humble, raising independent kids, transitioning from tour to home life, building a home studio, loving golf, family helping when he goes on tour, and how he and his wife support each other.    A...

On this episode we have on Ryan Parrish who may from his time in bands like Hopesfall or Celebrity. Ryan is a dad to two daughters and they adopted and biological sisters.  Ryan shares the very emotional journey of going from never thinking he’d be a dad, to going through the adoption process, to becoming a dad, and then a couple years later getting the call that there was a sister on the way.  So...

On this episode we have on Jared Bowers with Midwest Friends Fest in Cincinnati area.    We talked about loving physical mediums over digital, how much space they take up, having too many books to read, having a teenager, valuing kindness and empathy, navigating social media, deconstruction, treating your kid like an adult, and being an older parent.    The Midwest Friends Fest is May 28th - 31st...

On this episode we have on Shane and Mason from the band Turn Two.   They both have 1 kid under the age of 2.  So a lot of this conversation is about the chaos, exhaustion and changes that come in the first year of a kids life.  Like when your kid chokes on a chip and then you’re googling hand held vacuums to see if you need one around the house.   Mason’s daughter spent time in the NICU and we ta...

On this episode we have on Jake Snider from Minus the Bear. We talked about when your kids are right and you’re wrong, learning to give yourself more grace, school and parenting during COVID, navigating school when your kids have ADHD, wondering what college would be like for them, mental health, Minus the Bear Taking a break, getting getting the band back together,  being primary parent and focus...

On this episode we have on author and podcast Jordan Ritter Conn. Jordan recently wrote a book called American Men which came out on April 21st.  And did a podcast series called Sonic Boom about the Seattle Sonics leaving Seattle. We talked about when a 2 year old critiques your story telling ability, a shared love of story telling, wanting your kid to be kind, being excited to watch them learn ab...

On this episode we have on musician Andy Jackson. You may know Andy from his bands Hot Rod Circuit, Terrible Things, or Death In the Park. We talked about moving from Alabama to Connecticut and being back in Alabama, working as an engineer with The B Side Studio and with TrimTab Brewing in Birmingham Alabama, having daughters, telling your kid happy birthday too early, life on the road, too much T...

On this episode we have on Brian from Jet Fuel Artistry. We talked about how kids keep you humble, teaching your kids to say truth but nicely, being Poppa Brian to his girlfriend’s twin daughters, having a son with autism, spending a lot of time at chuck e cheese with his son, post partum depression, depression, finding out his was bipolar and getting medicated correctly, going to therapy, mental...

On this episode we have on Sid from the band The Emergency Exit.  You also might have seen his videos on socials talking about being a Punk Rock Girl Dad and teaching his daughter about punk rock music. We talked about letting her daughter play with his vinyl and guitars, how being a dad adds a layer of depth and love that’s hard to explain, horror movies, recording music, his love of star wars, a...