The Imperfect Dads Podcast

On this episode we have on Randy James from the band Hopeful. We talked about his journey with fertility and having 3 kids, having a band centered around hope and faith, starting a music career in his 30s, being from a music family, how he wants to be present for his family, getting older and getting healthier. I got a real sense of gratitude from Randy in this call and excitement for life.  And t...

On this episode we have on Matt Pryor who you might know from The Get Up Kids, The New Amsterdams, The Terrible Twos, or playing under his own name. We talked about his time podcasting, his old podcast Nothing to Write Home About, story arcs and conflict in kid entertainment, his experience making kids music, food, his sense of humor, thoughts on songwriting, his new album, getting sober, kickstar...

On this episode we have on musician Tony Kamel. I talked to Tony about expecting his second kid in 2026, life a musician, having a painting business, mental health, and activities he likes to do with his daughter. A big part of this conversation was talking about the stress and anxiety of figuring out how to make sure your wife feels supported, but also you’re financially secure and trying to be p...

On this episode we have on comedian Mal Hall. We talked about the chaos of having three kids, traveling across the country as a stand up comedian, business realities of being a comedian, making a lot of pizza and doing a pop up pizza business during the pandemic, cooking with your kids, growing up poor,  and what he does to help around the house when in town. Mal Hall has a new family friendly com...

On this episode we talk to touring drummer Mark Stepro.  Mark is the current touring drummer for the Wallflowers and has also played with Ben Kweller.    We talked about both being German and from the midwest, reflections on his son turning 10, talking to your kids about darkness in the world while also wanting them to stay a kid, generational parenting differences, how he stays connected while on...

On this episode we have on drummer Mike Robinson.  Mike is currently the touring drummer for the band Say Anything and has a podcast called Food on Tour where bands talk about their favorite places to eat while on tour. Mike talked about his son loves playing drums with him, how difficult working in the creative industry can be, his excitement to play with Max Bemis, letting his son go to sound ch...

On this episode we have on Allan Shedlin from Daddying Film Festival. How I found Allan was kind cool. An account called Daddying Film Festival start following us on instagram and I noticed it was a film festival about fatherhood and encouraging people to make videos about fatherhood so I thought I’d reach out to them to see if they wanted to talk about it on the podcast! Then I was introduced to...

This episode’s guest is Rob Reider the executive director of the Sad Dads Club.  The Sad Dads Club helps bereaved fathers navigate life after the loss of a child.   This episode discovers child loss and the darkness that comes after it.  The Sad Dads Club exists to create community for dads after such a huge loss. Rob and I talked about his love of music and his time in a band and the do it yourse...

On this episode we have on Kaylee and Mikey from the kids band Bug Friend. They recently released an album called Alphabops where they made a song for every letter of the alphabet in all styles of music!  You can find it anywhere you stream music. This interview was really fun, Kaylee and Mikey have a very similar sense of humor as I do and it was really easy to talk to them.  We talked about havi...

On this episode we have on Stephanie Mayers from Mayers Consulting. Stephanie is a publicist that focuses on family entrainment and music.  She’s been the connection point for a lot of guests I’ve had on this year including Mega Ran, Justin Roberts, Go Banana Go and Bug Friend!  After talking to her so much about her clients I thought it’d be great to have her on the podcast! For Stephanie’s life...

On this episode we have on Chad Cochran. I know who Chad is because of his photography of musicians I listen to.  It was really cool to do a call with Chad and realize that’s a side hobby he loves but not his full time job! On this episode we talked about almost being an empty nester, having adult kids, his love of photography, being published in rolling stone, going to concerts with his kids, his...

In this episode we have on Chris Miller from The Mechanics Garage. Chris has a platform where he normalizes talking to men about generational trauma.  We talked about being born with a blueprint and trying to understand what you were born into, seeing what changes you can make, therapy, and ultimately what steps you can take to be more present for your family.  Chris was really easy to get along w...

On this episode of have on musician Will Ettante We talked about having kids birthdays close together, Halloween traditions, moving from Colorado to Chicago, trying to get your kids outside more, kids and public transit, encouraging independence for your kids, teaching your kids how to problem solve, and his music focusing on the phase of life he’s in.  Such as complaining about overpriced kids me...

On this episode we have on Troy Fink. Troy is a pastor and CEO of Gammit Tech.  A company creating potty training solutions. A lot of this conversation is about themes we both believe in about fatherhood.  Acknowledging what you’re good at it, being okay with what you’re bad at, being aware of what life you’re building, and how faith intertwines with it all.  Especially the discussion of being awa...

On this episode we have on Quentin Hafner from Black Belt Husbands. Quentin is a a licensed therapist based out of California.  We talked about his time in Nashville and moving back to California, taking risk as an adult, committing to decisions, his love of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and how he incorporates that into his practice, letting men know how therapy helps them, how men can be more present for...

On this episode we have on the author of the kids books Duck and Moose, Kirk Reedstrom. We talked about his career path and how he became a children’s author, how he developed the characters of Duck and Moose, how a hand injury made him draw differently, his love of music and playing bass, how he sees himself in both Duck and Moose, getting book deal with Disney Hyperion and how that came to be, h...

On this episode we have on musician Jillian Jacqueline. I’ve done tons of calls with touring musicians who are dads, and interviewed moms before on this podcast, but Jillian is the first touring musician mom I’ve done an interview with!  And for that I’m really appreciative of her taking the time to do a call with me! With Jillian we discussed the sacrifices you make as a parent, redefining your c...

On this episode of have on Justin Hammond owner of Let’s Get moving in Nashville.    We talked about his Business Let’s Get Moving and helping seniors with downsizing logistics, having a background focused on social work with geriatrics, owning the company with wife and getting back into work mode after kids go to bed, his wife staying home with the kids, loving older shows and movies like Winnie...

On this episode we have on Tim Scott.    Tim has a really unique story as a dad.  He fell in love with his wife when she was in America, and then she moved back to Mexico while pregnant with their first child. He spent years working and sending them money to support them as he took care of his sick mother in America.  He then didn’t have the money to fly or drive down to see them, so he walked on...

On this episode we have on Austin Marshall. He works as an artist manager at Starstruck Entertainment, and is married to musician Maggie Rose. We talked about life with a 20 week old, touring with a baby, finding out they were pregnant and Grammy nominated in the same year, getting back to work after having a kid, being excited about nesting, Moms on Call Schedule saving his sanity and the happine...

On this episode we have on BJ Barham from the band American Aquarium BJ gave lots of stories about growing up and how he was raised and what changes he’s making in his parenting style for his daughter.  For example, they give a lot of space for his daughter to express and explain herself and they see her carry that confidence of knowing she’s listened to into the classroom and the world.  We talke...

On this episode we have on Terry Clark from the band Carbon Leaf    We talked about baking with kids, meal prepping for his family before going on tour, prepping for a fall tour, kid with technology, encouraging his kids to stop watching people do things and try it themselves, and life in the music business world.   Send us Fan Mail Follow us on Facebook and Instagram and TikTok YouTube . Look for...

On this episode we have on Jason hollis. Jason is a visual artist, entrepreneur, music producer, trailblazer, and now the owner of one of Nashville’s historic and legendary music venues, formerly known as Douglas Corner , and now The Eighth Room. In this episode we talk about his love of Oasis and the role of rock stars in culture, how he feels about his daughter going to college, his daughter’s l...

On this episode we have on Jason Pipkin.  Jason is a  Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling who sees clients virtually and in-person in Tennessee! I asked Jason to talk about postpartum depression in men.  But before that I wanted to learn more about his life.  We talked about his time as a touring musician in the Lone Bellow, his decision to go back to school, his experience being a...

On this episode we have on musician Chris Broach who you might know from the bands Braid, Sunset, or The Firebird Band. I talked to Chris at the end of the summer.  Chris has 3 kids like I do, and we both were at the end of a summer entertaining 3 kids.   Which if you’ve ever been the primary parent during the summer for your kid, by the time you get to August it’s a whole different world.  We tal...