What's Up, Dad?!

Send us Fan Mail In this solo episode of the What’s Up Dad Podcast , Grayson is back with co-host Nala (goldendoodle) and a bag of freeze-dried beef liver bites … and we get into real dad life.  We talk about the things dads don’t always say out loud: the awkwardness of public bathrooms with kids (especially daughters), how parenting changes when kids start getting older and emotions get bigger, a...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the What’s Up Dad Podcast , Grayson and Ryan get into real dad problems —the stuff most men are thinking about but don’t always say out loud.  We talk about the pressure of providing (money stress, job decisions, and the “more income vs more time” tradeoff), how to create time without neglecting your family, and why being “in the same room” isn’t the same as bei...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the What’s Up Dad Podcast , Grayson goes solo again — with Nala the goldendoodle as co-host — and gets real about the season of dad life: coaching, busy schedules, parenting struggles, marriage teamwork, and what it looks like to lead your home spiritually.  We talk about the hard parts (discipline, losing your cool, apologizing to your kids, and learning as you...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the What’s Up Dad Podcast , Grayson and Ryan kick things off with a surprisingly solid Bush Light Apple product review… then shift into a real conversation dads need.  We talk about men’s mental health , why conflict at home can spiral into dangerous places, and how “coping” looks different for everyone. From domestic disputes in the news to everyday arguments,...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to the What’s Up Dad Podcast — this week Grayson goes solo (Ryan had a long week), and the co-host seat is filled by Nala the goldendoodle … and a bag of freeze-dried beef liver treats .  Ryan sends a rapid-fire list of questions, and Grayson answers them raw and unfiltered: what’s been hard lately as a dad, what God is teaching him right now, father/son vs father/dau...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the What’s Up Dad Podcast , Grayson and Ryan get real about something most dads struggle with: accepting help . Not big, dramatic help — the small stuff that makes a huge difference when life gets heavy.  With family health emergencies happening around Easter, they talk about how men are wired to “handle it all,” why that mindset can quietly crush you, and how c...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the What’s Up Dad Podcast , we sit down with Devin Sierra for a real, honest conversation about fatherhood, faith, and fellowship —and what it looks like when you realize you’ve been drifting as a husband, dad, and man.  Devin opens up about growing up in a home without structure, how that shaped him, and what changed when he finally found a church family. We ta...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the What’s Up Dad Podcast , we sit down with Justin McDowell — a Columbus teacher, former college basketball player, husband, and dad — for a real, raw conversation about resilience, fatherhood, and the power of community.  Justin shares his story from Detroit , time in foster care , and the adoption that changed the trajectory of his life — along with what it t...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the What’s Up Dad Podcast , Grayson and Ryan are back with a slightly different setup—recording separately—but still bringing the same real dad conversations with practical takeaways. Send us Fan Mail We get into dad hacks that actually help: bedtime routines, getting kids out the door, picky eating strategies, and how to build responsibility in your kids withou...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to the What’s Up Dad Podcast — after a few weeks away, Grayson and Ryan are back with a faster, more focused format and a faith-based conversation for men about what it looks like to lead your home in real life. In this episode, we talk about biblical leadership in the household , how men can serve their wives in practical ways (like filling up the gas tank, carrying...

Send us Fan Mail From lineman to Amazon Influencer — in this episode of the What’s Up Dad?! Podcast , we sit down with Mike Straw , a dad of two who’s balancing blue-collar work, entrepreneurship, and family life while building real momentum online. Want to be on the What's Up, Dad?! podcast? Go here and submit your info: 👉👉👉👉https://bit.ly/WhatsUpDadPC Mike shares how the Amazon Influenc...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the What’s Up Dad Podcast — a dad podcast recorded in Columbus, Ohio . In this episode, we sit down with Trevin Peterson to talk fatherhood, entrepreneurship, and what it really takes to balance family and work .  Want to be on the What's Up, Dad?! podcast? Go here and submit your info: 👉👉👉👉https://bit.ly/WhatsUpDadPC Trevin opens up about becoming a dad, prepa...

Send us Fan Mail Behind the scenes of the What’s Up Dad Podcast — in this episode we talk honestly about our podcasting journey , what’s changed, what’s been hard, and how we’re thinking about podcast growth moving forward. We share what we’ve learned about audience engagement , finding the right content direction , and why authentic conversations matter more than scripted talk. We also discuss ho...

Send us Fan Mail Valentine’s Day episode… but make it REAL . 💘😂 In this special What’s Up Dad episode, we brought our wives on the podcast and it turned into a hilarious, honest, and surprisingly deep conversation about what actually makes marriage work. We’re talking: First impressions (and the truth we didn’t say back then 😅) The love languages that keep couples connected (or totally missed)...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the What’s Up Dad Podcast — a dad podcast recorded in Columbus, Ohio hosted by Grayson Thompson and Ryan Phipps. In this episode, we hit rapid fire questions with laughs, dad debates, and real-life parenting moments. We talk sleep patterns, favorite drinks (coffee for sure), movie night memories, dad style (polos are essential), and the classic family vacation question:...

Send us Fan Mail Real dads talk real life in this episode of What’s Up Dad?! as we discuss mistakes dads make, what shapes us as fathers, work-life balance, marriage, and faith — plus the moment when a son calls his dad “bro.” Welcome back to the What’s Up Dad?! podcast — the show where real dads have honest conversations about fatherhood, marriage, faith, family, and life. In this episode, we tal...

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Send us Fan Mail Send us a text Send us a text 👇👇👇New What's Up, Dad?! Episode Drop!👇👇👇 The first 24 Episodes Were Practice! We are finally on episode 25, and it's been a long time coming! Who knew we would make it this far, and how did we get here?  Most podcasts don't make it past the first 5-10 episodes but here we are bringing you Real, Raw and Relevant content! Want to be...

Send us Fan Mail Send us a text 👇👇👇New What's Up, Dad?! Episode Drop!👇👇👇 If I was the Director! Wether its dreaming about directing movies or directing our family or kid's lives its a tall job to complete.  Are you directing your family in a way that is going to build the next generation or setting them up for failure. Oh, and By the way....The Fast and The Furious Series is one of...

Send us Fan Mail 👇👇👇New What's Up, Dad?! Episode Drop!👇👇👇 Tis The Season: Lifestyle Resolutions New Year Resolutions!! In this episode of the What's Up Dad podcast, We celebrate the New Year and reflect on our podcast journey, discussing the challenges we have faced and the growth we have experienced. We share relatable stories about shopping experiences, set personal goals for the...

Send us Fan Mail 👇👇👇New What's Up, Dad?! Episode Drop!👇👇👇 Tis The Season: Bowling with Queso Featuring Jason Dunn! As we wrap up the Year and finish strong after celebrating Christmas, we want to recognize how tough this time of year can be.  You never know what others are going through, and even more so how much this time of year has people looking for something. Something to lean onto...

Send us Fan Mail 👇👇👇New What's Up, Dad?! Episode Drop!👇👇👇 Navigating the Holidays: A Father's Perspective This is the season of uncharted territory. We get to mid December and realize that there is a lot to do, and not enough time to get it done. Amazon Prime, wont make it in time, the decorations are not all up, kids have days off for it being too cold, and the need for something...

Send us Fan Mail 👇👇👇New What's Up, Dad?! Episode Drop!👇👇👇 Let's talk about a Mario Kart Birthday Bash!!! This is new uncharted territory! Its time to make some changes! Welcome Ryan Pipps! Want to be on the What's Up, Dad?! podcast? Go here and submit your info: 👉👉👉👉https://bit.ly/whatsupdad Be sure you are subscribed to the show on your favorite listening platform (links...

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Send us Fan Mail 👇👇👇New What's Up, Dad?! Episode Drop!👇👇👇 The Travel Saga Continues….. Let me set the stage for you, one family decides to fly, the other drives….. What do you think the outcome is, and how do you think it went? There are perks to each situation, but we give you a real world look into how our Florida Trips went this year and all the Dad Perks that come along with it! Wan...