WHOA DAD! GO DAD!

What happens when a man realizes… he’s the problem?"You don’t fix your marriage by fixing your partner. You fix it by becoming the man the relationship requires."In this raw and powerful conversation, I sit down with G. Vidal—father, husband, and creator of Alpha Dad Consulting—to unpack the moment his marriage nearly fell apart… and the decision that changed everything. After discovering betrayal...

In this episode of WHOA DAD! GO DAD!, I sit down with Dan Smith, founder of Voyage Rites, to explore one of the most important—and overlooked—responsibilities of fatherhood: guiding boys into manhood. Listen in to learn the 5 Things Fathers Must Do Before the Rite of Passage, and then how to construct bona fide rites of passage that signfy and invite manhood. This convo is so important to me. I se...

In this episode of WHOA DAD! GO DAD!, I sit back down with Mark Guay—my very first guest and now my first repeat guest—as he stands on the edge of a major family transition: welcoming his second child (a baby girl) literally any day now.  We talk in real time—before the birth—about what changes when you’re no longer stepping into fatherhood for the first time: the mix of excitement and pressure, t...

In this episode of WHOA DAD! GO DAD!, I sit down with author and parent to three badass men, Jeff Nelligan, to talk about a hard truth: the clock on fatherhood starts earlier than we think—and resilience doesn’t magically appear at 18. Jeff shares how raising three sons (now all military officers, including one who pursued a waiver for professional rugby) shaped his latest short, punchy book: Four...

Welcome to Episode 38 with Eric Wilson (Eric’s Dad Stats: Two sons, two daughters, age range early 20s to early 30s)In this episode of WHOA DAD! GO DAD!, I sit down with Eric Wilson—a father of four, a business builder, an elk hunter, and a man of deep conviction. Eric’s journey is nothing short of a masterclass in fatherhood, leadership, and personal transformation. We talk about the evolution of...

Welcome to Episode 37 with Tyson AdamsIn this episode of WHOA DAD! GO DAD!, I sit down with Tyson Adams—men’s coach, therapist, and founder of the Life Force men’s group—to have one of the most sobering, essential, and profound conversations we've ever had on this podcast. Topic: PORNPorn and a hypersexualized culture hve put our country in a precarious position. Porn impacts our personal agency b...

Welcome to Episode 36 with Mike Salemi"The Language That Builds Legends: How Dads Shape Identity"(Mike’s Dad Stats: One son, age 2)In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Mike Salemi, an elite strength coach turned holistic performance guide, and we dive deep into the evolving role of fatherhood, vitality, and the literal narratives that shape how we lead as men. Mike opens up about his ear...

In this episode of WHOA DAD! GO DAD!, I sit down with Steve Sundberg—father, entrepreneur, Aurora, Co city councilman, and a man whose story stretches from the plains of Wisconsin to the heart of Africa, and right back home to the Rockies. We unpack Steve’s extraordinary life journey: his love story born in a war-torn refugee zone, the rollercoaster of fatherhood through highs and heartbreaks, and...

In this episode of WHOA DAD! GO DAD!, I sit down with Hampton Roads Police Lieutenant David Smith to explore what it takes to be a protector both on the beat and at home. We dive into the challenges of transitioning from “badge‐mode” to “dad‐mode,” and David shares the simple yet powerful rituals he uses—like dropping his duty gear, taking a deep breath, and immediately giving his kids a hug—to le...

In this episode of WHOA DAD! GO DAD! I sit down with my friend Ben Willson, a man with an admirable level of positivity and with what seems to be a bottomless well of intentionality. Ben’s journey into fatherhood—and back again, through loss and healing—is one of those rare stories that grabs your heart and offers real wisdom in return. We unpack his three guiding words—limitless, playful, present...

Welcome to a new year of "WHOA DAD! GO DAD!" and Episode 32, where I delve into the intricacies of fatherhood and elite athletic pursuits with Cory Heitz. Cory brings a rich tapestry of experiences, from his upbringing in a family steeped in a rich basketball legacy to his formative years at the Air Force Academy and subsequent military service. These layers of his life profoundly shape his approa...

Welcome to Episode Thirty One with Cody Clickner (Cody’s Dad Stats:  Three sons, ages 8, 6, and 1, and a 3-year-old daughter) Welcome to episode 31 of "WHOA DAD! GO DAD!" with Cody Clickner. After decades in the energy sector as a production engineer, Cody founded “Well Information Technologies” which is a modern job reporting tool for the Oil & Gas industry. Beyond being an energy entrepreneu...

Welcome to Episode Thirty with Scott Bain (Scott’s Dad Stats: Two sons - ages 26 and 31) Welcome to episode 30 of "WHOA DAD! GO DAD!" with my confidant, Scott Bain. Scott was once my client when I ran business development for a video production company, and as the decades have piled up, it’s a treat to call him my friend and contemporary. As you’ll hear in this episode, Scott is a bonafide student...

This is Episode Twenty-Nine with Ryan Darilek (Ryan’s Dad Stats: Seven sons - ages 7, 8, 17, 20, 20, 28 & 32) Welcome to an intense and moving episode of "WHOA DAD! GO DAD!" with my friend Ryan Darilek. Amongst several career endeavors, Ryan is the Chairman of EmBrave, an organization out of Colorado Springs that facilitates transformational improvement in the lives of people faced with homele...

Welcome to Episode Twenty-Eight with Ken Lewis (Ken’s Dad Stats:  Two daughters, ages 8 and 6)  Welcome to another profoundly moving episode of "WHOA DAD! GO DAD!" Today, we're joined by Ken Lewis, a former Air Force explosive ordinance disposal technician turned high-performance business coach and trainer. In this episode, Ken opens up with rare vulnerability about his transition from the high-st...

Welcome to Episode Twenty-Seven with Michael Collins (Michael’s Dad Stats:  11-year-old  son, five-year-old daughter.)  Hey, new dads and dad-veterans! Presenting you with another fantastic dive into the deep end of fatherhood on "WHOA DAD! GO DAD!" This week, I’m thrilled to bring you an episode with Michael Collins, with a forte for storytelling and communications, who’s turned the art of improv...

Welcome to Episode Twenty-Six with Josh Bonacci (Josh’s Dad Stats: Two sons, seven and five-and-a-half years old, and a three year old daughter.) Fathers and dad-fans, jump into this episode of "WHOA DAD! GO DAD!" where I riff with the remarkable Josh Bonacci, a dad who's mastered the art of balancing a demanding career with the joys and challenges of fatherhood. Josh and I met in our college year...

Welcome to Episode Twenty-Five with Yours Truly (My Dad Stats: 13 Month-Old Son)  In honor of one year as a father and hitting 25 episodes, here are 20 questions and my candid answers as I reflect on the past year being a new dad, as well as the wisdom I've gathered from 24 podcast conversations with other dads. This was a fun exercise for me to reflect and think deeply about what I've learned and...

Welcome to Episode Twenty Four with Kipp Adler (Kipp’s Dad Stats: 2-Year-Old Daughter, 4-Month-Old Son)  Hey Dads, and dad-fans, Get ready for another episode of "Whoa Dad! Go Dad!" where I sit down with the ever-adventurous Kipp Adler, a seasoned journalist and documentarian whose tales from around the globe shed light on the extraordinary challenge and joy of fatherhood. This episode is a goldmi...

Welcome to Episode Twenty Three with Jeremiah Reddick (Jeremiah’s Dad Stats: Step daughter, daughter, 2.5 year-old angeled-son) Hey Dads, and dad-fans, Welcome back to another episode of "WHOA DAD! GO DAD!" I'm your host, Dave Momper, and today we're diving deep - and I mean DEEP - into a fatherhood story that’s both heart-wrenching and inspiring. Our guest, Jeremiah Reddick, reveals a raw journey...

Welcome to Episode Twenty Two with Frank O’Halloran (Frank’s Dad Stats: 20 Year-old Daughter) Back in 2019 I sat across a dinner table with Frank, at a new colleague’s home, sipping damn good wine, and getting to know some new teammates who all happened to be in Denver. Frank and I hit it off, and despite being 5,386 miles apart more often than not, we’ve found ourselves on a number of client proj...

Welcome to Episode Twenty One with Charles Lim (Charles’ Dad Stats: 2.5 month-old son)  Since the day I  met Charles, I’ve been struck by his thought process and how explores an idea. He’s simply a light-hearted, gentle, wizard in the making.  This podcast is nothing short of Charles doing what he does best and pondering life’s greatest questions, life’s greatest roles, and life’s greatest experie...

Welcome to Episode Twenty with Shane Stowell (Shane’s Dad Stats: Twin daughters age 18, and a 20 year old son)  Along with being a husband and a recent empty nester to three young-adult aged kiddos, Shane is an Executive Leadership Advisor for a number of Fortune 50 organizations, an entrepreneur, and a clinical psychologist. I met Shane in 2013 as he facilitated the Leadership Development program...

Welcome to Episode Nineteen with Colin Dow (Colin’s Dad Stats: Two daughters, four and two years old)  Like anything in life, fatherhood is a game of sorts. Fortunately, my guest Colin Dow played college football for University of Montana and had a short stint with the Cincinnati Bengals, so he has a knack for the hustle and mettle that fatherhood takes. It’s because of Episode One of WHOA DAD! GO...

Welcome to Episode Eighteen with Anthony Albanese (Anthony’s  Dad Stats: a 12-year-old, a 10-year-old, and four-and-half-year-old twins)  It’s an honor and a privilege to share this conversation with my friend Anthony and to publish it on a “bow-tie Tuesday!”  Anthony is a commercial real estate professional based in Denver, with extensive experience serving clients both nationally and internation...