The Imperfect Dads Podcast

On this episode we have on Korby Lenker. Korby is a musician, author, actor, podcaster, and created a TV show called Morse Code, so pretty much every creative thing you can do. We talked about what being a parent teaches you about your own childhood, when quitting something opens up new doors for you, what Korby defines as success as a dad and creative, what rhythms he’s making to be creative, men...

On this episode we have on musician Johnny Costello from The Band Perry. We talked about life with a 2 year old, dedicating half of the tour bus to the 2 year old, how he joined The Band Perry, renovating a house, getting outside with kids, being present for his family even with a busy schedule, working on time management skills, scheduling time to be creative, learning how to play mandolin, and r...

On this episode we have on Kendelle and Rebekah with the Baby Pros Collective.  We talked about big families and vans, Rebekah being a nanny to Kendelle’s kids, moving from the Pacific Northwest to nashville, how they started a business together, difficulties in finding community, learning to let your kids be more independent as they get older, and Kendelle’s time as a doula, nanny and infant care...

On this episode we have on Dawn Burns, better known as The Nashville Mom We talk about our favorite things to do in Nashville, moving from Charleston to Nashville, our shared love of Parnassus book store, how she became The Nashville Mom on socials.and learning to parent teenagers. A lot of our conversation is about social media and figuring out how make sure your child watches things that are age...

On this episode we have on Jesse Norell, better known as kids musician Riffin Griffin. We talked about Jesse’s daughter having Down syndrome, his daughter having heart surgeries early in life, writing an album about that experience how his son helps him make and perform music, learning to adjust your expectations, support systems, being primary parent, and figuring out how you can best support you...

On This episode we have on Justin Lansing from The Okee Dokee Brothers We talk about Justin moving from Denver to Minnesota, back to Denver, getting remarried, married life with 2 young kids, never feeling like you’ve slept, learning how to be nicer when you feel like you’ve never slept, couples counseling and how healthy it is, life as a touring musician, and how he creates space to be creative. ...

On this episode we have on Musician Cory Cullinan, also known as Dr Noize. I met up with Cory as his studio out here and we discussed taking his daughters to the Grammy’s, his daughters going off to college, coaching his daughters in soccer, and learning how to motivate his kids based on their personalities. A lot of this conversation is a deeply personal story about Cory’s upbringing.  I asked hi...

On this episode we have on musician, podcast, radio host and now author Bob Crawford.  You probably know him from his decades of playing and touring with The Avett Brothers. Bob’s first book America’s Founding Son John Quincy Adams from president to political maverick comes out on March 10th.    We talked about his life as a dad, how he’s always working on projects on the tour bus, having a daught...

On this episode I have on therapist Jarrod Hoffman. We talk about his life with 2 kids, working to become licensed as a therapist, balancing school work with fatherhood, his work with teenagers, and advice and tips for connecting with your kids as you get older! Here's Jarrod's linkedin And his newsletter And his website! Send us Fan Mail Follow us on Facebook and Instagram and TikTok Yo...

On this episode we have on musician Christopher lee Lewis from the band The Kinison We talked about his kids learning to drive, both being from the midwest, coming to terms with your hometown, moving to California to play music, his current day job, getting the band back together, and playing their first show in 21 years at The Glass House on May 29th! Chris' Facebook page click here The Kini...

On this episode we have on Jon Hord from the Engaged Father Project  We talked about having a teenage daughter, social media as a parent, learning to be more intentional vulnerable, leaning into the hard seasons of parenting, and wanting to be a guide to your kids. A lot of Jon’s story is switching careers to being a life coach.  Jon runs the Engaged Father Project where he’s building a community...

On this episode we have on Evan and Kevin from The Dumb Dads. We talked about all having names that rhyme, having kids around the same age, rebranding middle school, how they started their account The Dumb Dads, keeping a family calendar, being stay at home parents, and when instagram takes down your videos. Find the Dumb Dads here: Instagram TikTok Dumb Dad Podcast Website Send us Fan Mail Follow...

On this episode we have on musician James Hall.  James has played in bands such as The Pleasure Club, and the Ladies of….    James shared stories about growing up in Nashville, living in New Orleans, life on the road, ego and creativity, channeling a room when recording, having an an adult son, his son being a good kid, and lots of stories from his life! Here's links for James: Instagram The...

On this episode we have on musician and host of The Working Songwriter Podcast Joe Pug. We talked about balancing podcasting, touring, and recording new music, appreciating this phase of parenting, coaching baseball, keeping the magic of holidays alive as kids get older, and prioritizing being around for his kids. Links for Joe! Instagram Website Working Songwriter Instagram Working Songwriter Spo...

On this episode we have on musician Mike Mantione, who you might know from his band Five Eight    We discussed his life now that his kids are adults and out of the house, our shared love of the Athens Georgia music scene, creativity and AI, his openness to discuss mental health, balancing working a full time job being a dad a husband and trying to record music at the end of the day, how meditation...

On this episode we have on guitarist Stephane Wrembel     Stephane shares his insights on jazz, how he approaches playing guitar, the importance of learning music,  the balance of parenting, discipline, and the importance of nurturing creativity in children, and cooking.    A lot of this conversation is about the concept of creativity and channeling the energy that came before you and learning how...

On this episode we have on Todd Bell, the bass player for Braid, Hey Mercedes and Fight Dice.    We talked about his life as a teacher, having a teenage daughter, living in Wisconsin, how he became a teacher, traveling to Japan to play a show and bringing the family along, how they plan shows when they all have day jobs, early years of Braid and Hey Mercedes, time touring with Jimmy Eat World, and...

ON this episode we have on drummer William Goldsmith.  You may know him being in Sunny Day Real Estate, Assertion or The Foo Fighters. We talk about his 3 kids, adventures around town with his younger kids, being full dad mode when not on tour, living in the pacific north west, leaving shows early cause you’re tired, therapy, martial arts, playing music with his kids, disappearing from music for 9...

On this episode we have on author Marisa Burt. We talked about being a mom to 6 kids, balancing time and intentionality with kids, over researching things, how she ended up in the pacific north west and how unique every kid can be. A lot of our talk is about her new book she wrote with Kelsey Kramer McGinnis,  The Myth of Good Christian Parenting How False Promises Betrayed a generation of evangel...

On this episode we have on children’s author Bob Shea!  We talked about having ADHD, his son coming home for the holidays, the fun of having a teenager, his life as an author, his creative process and realities of having a creative career.  I think Bob’s books are hilarious and very creative. If you haven’t read any of them, check out Chez Bob, Who Wet My pants? Or The Scariest Book Ever. Send us...

On this episode we have on Jeremy Houtsma from Safe In Sound podcast. We talked trying to play guitar when you have kids, how  YouTube has changed learning things, when your younger kids wants to do the same thing as your older kid, his life as a therapist, how being a therapist is different when it’s your own kids, taking the time to explain things to your kids, and his podcast safe in sound wher...

On this episode we have on lawyer Nonie Ferguson from Law Elevated in Park City Utah.  We talked about always finding half eaten kid snacks around the house, how she’s having a second kid any day now, how she’s preparing for her second kid, why she became a lawyer, moving to Utah, taking the bar twice, her time as a public defender, how she switched to family law, mental space with running her own...

On this episode we have on media and film composer Andrew Morgan Smith. We talked about how he has 6 kids, family dynamics with that many kids, teaching your kids empathy and kindness, teaching your kids calming techniques when they have a panic attack, trying to keep friends as an adult, and his life as a film and media composer. Andrew if you’re listening to this. I did take out like…pretty much...

 On this episode we have on author Patton Dodd. We talked about his kids getting older and now being a plane flight away, life in Texas, and  his day job helping families.  Most of this conversation was about his new book The Father you Get.  Patton had a difficult relationship with his dad.  His dad made his family move a lot, burned a lot of bridges, and Patton wrote this book about their relati...

On this episode we have on author, lawyer, and therapist Lauren Tetenbaum We talk about kids crafting, being a cool mom, having the best snacks at your house, how she became a lawyer, social worker, and advocate for women, writing her book, what it’s like being on a book tour with family at home, and trying to answer the question what the ef is menopause. Her new book is called Millennial Menopaus...