Welcome To Fatherhood

This episode features a conversation with my friend and guest, Durrell Mack. Durrell is a husband, father of two, and a collector of mental models, who is trying to be 0.2% better everyday, so he can be 2x better every year. He is focusing on incremental improvements and slowly compounding his knowledge and abilities in all aspects of life. In this second half of our conversation, Durrell and I pi...

This episode features a conversation with my friend and guest, Durrell Mack. Durrell is a husband, father of two, and a collector of mental models, who is trying to be 0.2% better everyday, so he can be 2x better every year. He is focusing on incremental improvements and slowly compounding his knowledge and abilities in all aspects of life. In this first half of our conversation, Durrell and I tal...

A short reflection of the past two years since becoming a dad during the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, sharing things I've learned and ways I've grown. Theme Music Dreamweaver by Sound Force From Premium Beat Show Music Mountaintop by JeesGuy From Soundstripe

This episode features a conversation with my guest and colleague, Deanine Osborne. Deanine is a new generation Social Worker who turned her resentment for her biological father into a passion for father involvement. She has no problem sharing that’s she’s a product of a single parent household featuring a step daddy or two! While completing her undergraduate degree, she worked with victims of dome...

This episode features part two of last week's conversation with my guests, Matt Brown & Donald Mbeutcha. We all have grieved something or someone in our lives before. But, could it be that in the reality of fatherhood some dads may be grieving the loss of what life was like BEFORE having children? Is that  even a thing? And if so, is it better not to admit it and talk about it openly? Or...

This episode features part one of a conversation with my guests, Matt Brown & Donald Mbeutcha. We all have grieved something or someone in our lives before. But, could it be that in the reality of fatherhood some dads may be grieving the loss of what life was like BEFORE having children? Is that  even a thing? And if so, is it better not to admit it and talk about it openly? Or …is it somethin...

This episode features a conversation with my guest, Augusta C. Foster. Born and raised in Los Angeles, CA Augusta Foster is man that has experienced all levels of fatherhood. His single parent turned 2 parent household in his early teens molded the man he is today. That man is a divorce survivor and self proclaimed "child support veteran". These titles, that he wears as badges of honor,...

This episode features the conclusion of a conversation with my guest, Matt Brown. Matt is an extremely proud dad, husband, son, and friend; and is passionate about creating new content that helps others. He is often talking to other dads on MusicFootballFatherhood 's IG Live  account, The Lodge , or on MFF's many other events . Matt is looking forward to hosting his own podcast later thi...

This episode features a conversation with my guest, Matt Brown. Matt is an extremely proud dad, husband, son, and friend; and is passionate about creating new content that helps others. He is often talking to other dads on MusicFootballFatherhood 's IG Live  account, The Lodge , or on MFF's many other events . Matt is looking forward to hosting his own podcast later this year as a means...

This episode features a  conversation with my guest, Josh Ashford. Josh is a father of two, and co-hosts the "Dads On Purpose" podcast. His mission is to empower fathers to be the best version of themselves through education, entertainment, and engagement. You can listen to Josh on this podcast every Friday at 5 pm CST on YouTube and wherever you podcast. Please share your thoughts about...

This episode features a conversation with my guest, Cameron "Cam" Hall. Cam is a father of 2 amazing boys ( Dylan & Ethan), and has been married for 9 years to his wife, Lindsay. He works in the Special Education field with children on the Spectrum. This field has a close spot to his heart because his oldest son is on the spectrum as well. When he's not being husband or dad, Cam...

Happy New Year 2022! I'm excited to restart our weekly Wednesday hangout by releasing this deeply moving conversation with my guest, Andrew McFarlane. Andrew is a full-time dad and blogger. Join Andrew and thousands of other parents on PapaPerspective.com to learn how to improve your confidence in your parenting abilities fast. He shares tips, tools, and equipment for parents to enjoy parenti...

This episode features  PART TWO of a conversation with my guest & lifelong friend, Rudolph Joseph. In Rudolph's own words he is a "father first, son, brother, uncle, and a man after Gods own heart. Born and raise in Miami, FL. You can say Florida grown and Dade county fundamentals. Strong passion for bringing out the best in others! Love to read, write (poetry) and spending time with...

This episode features PART ONE of a conversation with my guest & lifelong friend, Rudolph Joseph. In Rudolph's own words he is a "father first, son, brother, uncle, and a man after Gods own heart. Born and raise in Miami, FL. You can say Florida grown and Dade county fundamentals. Strong passion for bringing out the best in others! Love to read, write (poetry) and spending time with...

This episode features a conversation with my guest, Rob Sturrock, from Sydney,  Australia. Rob is a dad, writer, speaker & advocate for fatherhood, childbearing, gender equality, and healthy masculinity. He's also the author of the book "Man Raises Boy". In this conversation we talk about Rob's own fatherhood journey and how that led him toward his advocacy work on behalf o...

This episode features a conversation with my guest, John Stacey. John is a dad, husband, marketer, counsellor, mental health first aider, peer group facilitator, charity trustee, and local governing officer for mental health provision. He also has a podcast and is a regular guest on podcasts talking all things mental health, masculinity, and fatherhood. John wants to share his experience, his test...

This episode features a conversation with my guest, Michael Ray. Michael is an Australian solo dad, a speaker, advocate and a published author with his book "Who Knew?" "Who Knew?" explores global issues around parenting past and present and discusses how we must change our ideologies instead of conforming to the status quo. He talks through his own experiences as a solo dad an...

This episode features a conversation with my guest & co-founder of The Fitness Rebellion , an online fitness and wellness program, Matt Wilbur. In Matt’s own words: “Growing up I was a skinny, goofy kid who got beat up & bullied, and that initially sparked my interest in lifting weights. I soon became obsessed with strength training and bodybuilding, pouring over information for hours on e...

This episode features a conversation with a returning guest, Drew Vernon ( S2E20 ). Drew is the U.S. marketing lead at tonies , a popular audio system that uses screen-free storytelling to introduce children to the wonders of imagination. Previously he was a brand manager at LEGO and also the founder of a drop-in child care center in Hartford, Connecticut. In this conversation we talk about Drew’s...

This episode features a conversation with my guest & New England's Storyteller, Steven Manchester. Steven Manchester is the author of the soul-awakening novel, The Menu, as well as the 80s nostalgia-fest, Bread Bags & Bullies. His other works include #1 bestsellers Twelve Months, The Rockin' Chair, Pressed Pennies and Gooseberry Island; the national bestsellers, Ashes, The Changi...

This episode features a conversation with my guest, Ben Diaz. Ben is a casual everyday dad who is caught between trying to be cool & dad at the same time. He is married for six years to his lovely wife, Yaritza, who reminds him-sometimes-it's not possible to be both. Then there is the little person who calls him "daddy", their 3-year-old girl, Mila. Ben is living his dream of be...

This episode features a conversation with my guest, Mark Fielding. Mark is a freelance writer and author of the Apocalypse Daddy: The Alternative Dad Blog. Originally a letter to his children, Apocalypse Daddy has become a learning platform, a witness statement and an inspiration to all fathers who want to raise their game. Because the best stories are written in childhood. And being a dad is awes...

This episode features a conversation with my guest-- and fellow podcaster--Nate Robinson, host of the (not so) Secret Dads Business podcast. Make sure you subscribe and support! Nate is a father of one, living in the western suburbs of Sydney, Australia. He is a father first and foremost, and a metalworker second. Nate became a dad in an unconventional way, and has spent the last 5 years raising h...

This episode features a conversation with my guest, Jay Skibbens. Jay is a  Parent Coach and a pretty cool dad of 2 amazing humans. He helps parents tackle their biggest stressors while raising kids they like, and makes parenting accessible. Jay is also currently co-researching parent's perspectives of their children's school experience. In this episode, we share our perspectives on Kevi...

This episode features a conversation with my guest, Floyd "Skip" Branch III. Skip is an alumnus of Middlebury College, class of 2006. He is a native New Yorker from Harlem, but currently resides in Baltimore Maryland and is father to two boys, Kayden 8 and Elijah 7. Skip is a special education supervisor and has worked for Montgomery County Public Schools for 6 years. He has future aspir...