The TwoDads Podcast

This week’s episode is about faith, leadership, and the Ohio State Buckeyes . Our guest is Matthew Benson — a young CEO and the creator behind a documentary " Redemption " about the 2024 Buckeyes and their championship run . And this isn’t just highlights and touchdowns. We get into what it takes to lead under pressure, how faith shows up when the stakes are real, and how you turn a season like th...

Don Kemper has spent his life in places where standards matter. He’s the President of Midwest Specialties , a longtime referee, and a former commissioner of the Midwest Athletic Conference — which means he’s made tough calls in real time… while everyone in the building thinks they’re right. In this episode, we don’t do a résumé rundown. We pull the thinking out of Don: what leadership actually is,...

Today’s episode is about stepping into responsibility — sometimes while you’re still figuring it out in real time. This week, we’re joined by Alex Schmiesing from Globus Printing — a Minster, Ohio–based, multi-generation company that’s been manufacturing books and printed products for decades, and still doing it at a high level today. Alex and his brother are stepping into a leadership role that w...

New year energy matters — and this episode brings exactly that. We’re joined by Jackie Arling , owner of Brick Haus Salon & Spa , for a conversation that goes way beyond hair. Jackie has built a space where independent, self-employed stylists can grow their own businesses while still being part of something bigger — and that comes with real lessons on leadership, customer service, and standard...

With Christmas here and schedules packed, we wanted to drop a shorter bonus episode you can knock out on a drive, during a workout, or while wrapping gifts. In this conversation, we sit down with Brad Smith for a real, low-pressure talk about habits, health, and momentum as we head into the new year. This isn’t about having everything figured out or making some massive overnight change — it’s abou...

Josh Werling is St. Henry through and through. He grew up there, played on the 2006 state title team, and this year came back as head coach to lead the Redskins to their first state championship since ’06 — snapping Marion Local’s legendary win streak along the way. But this isn’t just a football episode. Josh is also an optometrist at Mercer In-Sight in Celina, a small-town business owner, a husb...

Today on the Two Dads Podcast, we’re joined by Kirk “Kirby” Stucke , the Head PGA Professional at the Mercer County Elks Golf Course and the man steering one of the biggest transformations in local golf history. We get into everything — growing up in Mercer County, becoming a PGA Pro, running a golf course out of a temporary cart-barn clubhouse, balancing family life with 15-hour golf days, and wh...

Rainer Ziehm has spent the last two decades at the intersection of entertainment, tech, and storytelling — launching studios, directing music videos, building toy worlds, making games, and basically saying “yes” to every weird creative rabbit hole you can imagine. He’s directed and produced music videos tied to artists like Red Hot Chili Peppers, J-Lo, Pearl Jam, Bob Marley, and he’s helped craft...

This AMA Special has everything — chaos, confession, small-town drama — but the moment everyone will be talking about is Bill’s major announcement. For the first time publicly, Bill shares that he’s officially stepping away from the food truck. Mitch already knew… but the audience didn’t. And hearing it said out loud hits way harder than expected. It’s honest, emotional, and a huge chapter shift i...

This week on the Two Dads Podcast, Mitch & Bill sit down with Tyler Schmitt , VP of Core Relationships at VaynerX and longtime right-hand to Gary Vaynerchuk. We dive into Tyler’s journey from the early days at VaynerMedia to leading relationships across one of the most fast-paced media companies in the world. He shares the career lessons, mindset shifts, and behind-the-scenes insights he learn...

Seth Lonsway grew up in Celina, Ohio — a small-town kid from Mercer County who’s now pitching in the San Francisco Giants organization. But this episode isn’t about ERA’s or fastballs. It’s about leaving home, finding yourself, and learning what it really means to carry your roots with you. We talk about growing up in Mercer County, the pride and pressure that come with it, facing loss, and the gr...

From Coldwater, Ohio to building one of the most talked-about small-town success stories in the state, Adam Rammel has spent his life proving that where you’re from doesn’t limit where you can go. As the co-founder of Brewfontaine , co-owner of The Syndicate , and VP of Marketing at Small Nation, Adam’s work has turned Bellefontaine into a destination — but what makes his story powerful isn’t the...

From cross-legged gaming nights on the carpet to billion-dollar stages — gaming didn’t just grow, it built community. This week, we sit down with Darren Glover , Senior VP of Gaming at VaynerSports (Gary Vee’s crew), to unpack how gaming evolved from living-room fun into one of the most powerful connection points in culture for ANY brand. Darren shares how creators, brands, and small businesses ca...

Before the Pro Bowl. Before the contract. Before the Cleveland Browns ever called his name — Joe Schobert was just a small-town kid from Wisconsin who showed up every single day and didn’t care who was watching. From walk-on to captain, from overlooked to NFL Pro Bowler, Joe’s story is pure grit. We talk surviving the Browns , the mental side of the game, what it’s really like learning NFL defense...

From small-town Ohio to the cage, Jake Lee’s story isn’t just about wins and losses — it’s about purpose, pain, and the fight to become someone greater. With a 3-4 amateur record and a relentless drive to keep swinging, Jake opens up about his journey — from growing up in Wapakoneta to finding his way into MMA, the grind of training, and the mental battle that comes with stepping into the cage. We...

In this episode, we sit down (digitally!) with baseball creator and podcast host Jake Savicki — the guy who’s built a brand by doing what he loves and not overthinking it. From his viral baseball commentary and Hold My Ball podcast to working with MLB stars, Jake has mastered the art of creating without fear — posting what feels right, staying authentic, and trusting his instincts. We talk about h...

Episode 33 of the TwoDads Podcast is one you don’t want to miss. We sit down with Mayor Jeff Hazel of Celina, Ohio — a man who’s been leading since 2012 through some of the town’s biggest challenges: toxic algal blooms on Grand Lake St. Marys, a heroin epidemic that shook families, and even an EF3 tornado. At the same time, he’s been driving upgrades to the lakefront, schools, and utilities — all...

This week on the TwoDads Podcast, we sit down with Molli Schleucher and Megan Peters — the heartbeat behind The HERD , a Celina-based nonprofit that has already raised over $319,000 to support CHD Warriors and critically ill children. Molli shares the story of her son Cash’s congenital heart disease diagnosis, what CHD really means for families, and how their fight turned into a movement that’s no...

In this episode, Isaac Buschur opens up about what it really takes to chase country music dreams while working a day job, how social media and streaming can make or break an artist, and what it means to be nominated for Song of the Year at the Josie Music Awards at the Grand Ole Opry. On a whim—while bedridden and grieving the loss of his child—Isaac submitted his music, never expecting it to lead...

Step right up, wrestling fans and Mercer County faithful — because Marion “The Handlebarred Haberdasher” Fontaine is in the building! In this episode we twirl the mustache and pull back the curtain on wrestling. From the thrill of independent promotions to the pain of injuries, Fontaine takes us inside the ropes and beyond the spotlight — showing how wrestling is part sport, part theater, and pure...

This episode takes you behind the scenes of a whirlwind few weeks for the TwoDads crew. We talk about running three county fairs in two weeks, the chaos of balancing money vs. leadership, and how the team is holding up after one of the busiest stretches yet. We celebrate hitting 10,000 Spotify views, reflect on some of our favorite guest moments — from MLB pitcher Craig Stammen to Casa Rodriguez t...

Craig Stammen’s journey goes from small-town Ohio to 13 years in Major League Baseball , pitching nearly 900 innings and striking out over 700 hitters with the Washington Nationals and San Diego Padres. But beyond the stats, Craig shares the mental game behind surviving in MLB: the grind, fear of failure, daily preparation, and what it takes to reinvent yourself when the spotlight fades. We also t...

From small-town Ohio to shooting for Rolling Stone , Stephen Albanese has lived the journey every creative dreams about — and fought through the failures most are scared to face. His lens has captured baseball legends, rock icons, and once-in-a-lifetime moments that feel bigger than life itself. In this episode, Stephen opens up about growing up in the Midwest, chasing passion without a safety net...

The WoW Raffle isn’t just a fundraiser — it’s one of the most unique small-town events in America. This week, we sit down with Ryan Steinbrunner — Fort Recovery High School principal, former professional DJ, and the Marketing & Entertainment lead for WoW — to talk about how this volunteer-run event pulls in massive crowds, huge jackpots, and headline entertainment every year. From the history...

Tom Burden went from tinkering in a small-town garage in Mercer County to landing a deal with Richard Branson on Shark Tank — but that was only the beginning. In this episode, Tom opens up about the real weight of turning an idea into a business, and the psychological toll that can come with success. We dive into the mindset behind building Grypmat , what Shark Tank doesn't prepare you for, and ho...