Working On The Dad Pod

This week, the dads talk about their kids' extracurricular activities and how extracurriculars impact them growing up. Also, Ethan takes his shot at dating Taylor Swift to help increase podcast reach and sings The Boundaries Song (https://youtu.be/aSFvJbSQdA4?si=1-ccwyyICPATIyM_) as a serenade. Have thoughts about today's episode? We'd love to hear them! The best place to leave a note is in the co...

This week we're tired... so we thought what better time to talk about how we cope with being tired and still having the job of showing up as dad. We recognize our pitfalls, as well as some of the strategies we use to be the best version of ourselves we can be with the energy we have available. Have thoughts about today's episode? We'd love to hear them! The best place to leave a note i...

This episode we are... cutting it close. That's right, we are talking about the big snip; vasectomy. Have you had one? What are the stigmas around it? Concerned about the finality of the decision? Have thoughts about today's episode? We'd love to hear them! The best place to leave a note is in the comments on YouTube, but you can reach out to us on any of our social media platforms and...

This episode is FIRE! We get a little spicy today as we discuss some of our parenting hot takes. We take on the baby deep state, raising murderers for kids, and other off the wall things that go through our collective weird brains. If you have a hot take, send it our way! workingonthedadpod@gmail.com for a video take, or drop a take in our mentions on social media, or the comments on YouTube. Have...

In this episode the dads are working on gentle parenting? There is no single definition of "gentle parenting," but in this episode, Ethan and Alex discuss what it means to them, and how it is, and will continue to be, a work in progress. Have thoughts about today's episode? We'd love to hear them! The best place to leave a note is in the comments on YouTube, but you can reach out...

Welcome to part two of our discussion on pregnancy and birth, where we get more into the birth side of things, and some of the moments that really scared us and challenged us as dads during that process. Content warning: In this episode, we discuss some medical emergencies and battling with thoughts of mortality. It may not be suitable for all audiences. Have thoughts about today's episode? We...

The things that make us dads! Our (partner’s) pregnancies and the birth of our kids. We come at this topic from two very unique experiences today. Because these topics are so in depth, we’re splitting it up into two parts. Enjoy part 1 and we’ll see you for part two next week with more! Have thoughts about today's episode? We'd love to hear them! The best place to leave a note is in the co...

In this episode, we discuss the politics of playdates, as well as the awkward situation of not liking your child's friend and/or their parent. Have thoughts about today's episode? We'd love to hear them! The best place to leave a note is in the comments on YouTube, but you can reach out to us on any of our social media platforms and we'll do our best to read and respond to comments...

This episode is a bit of part 2 to our diet episode from a couple weeks ago. We’re discussing our history with working out, as well as what we do now for working out, including some of our things we wish we could tell our younger selves. We mention that there are a few resources we’d recommend to people looking for information on fitness. Dr. Andrew Huberman’s 6-part series with Dr. Andy Galpin is...

Today we are talking about space and stuff... yours, your kids', and each others'. Personal space matters and having some boundaries and clearly marked possessions can be important to keep you and your partner sane. Have thoughts about today's episode? We'd love to hear them! The best place to leave a note is in the comments on YouTube, but you can reach out to us on any of our soc...

Obviously our podcast title is a plan on “dad bod”, but today we’re actually working on it! We go through some of our history with dieting and weight loss. Then we introduce a new segment where we actually create some accountability to practice some of the things we talk about here. Please note, before you go on any diet or weight loss plan, you should consult with a professional, whether that’s a...

Sometimes you see yourself through another lens, and in this case, it can be through your kid. Is your kid a carbon copy of you? Do you have a "mini me"? Today, we talk about what it's like when you realize your kid shares your same flaws. Have thoughts about today's episode? We'd love to hear them! The best place to leave a note is in the comments on YouTube, but you can rea...

From the early days of giving babies solid food, to the growing pains of getting toddlers to eat a decent amount of healthy food, this episode covers everything we've dealt with while feeding our kids. Have thoughts about today's episode? We'd love to hear them! The best place to leave a note is in the comments here on YouTube, but you can reach out to us on any of our social media pla...

People talk about how difficult it is to tackle your mental health, but sometimes it is just even harder to acknowledge. Today we are discussing our own mental health journeys and how we approached them. Have thoughts about today's episode? We'd love to hear them! The best place to leave a note is in the comments on YouTube, but you can reach out to us on any of our social media platforms...

Potty Training is a rite of passage for any parent, but we each took a different approach to it with our first kids. We have a few things we’re proud of, and true to form a few things that we’d change for our second kid. Looking to know more about the 3-Day method? https://www.whattoexpect.com/toddler/potty-training/3-day-potty-training   Want to know more about elimination communication? https://...

Content Warning: This episode has explicit language during the opening segment, so it's not appropriate for children, unless you want them to repeat the words like one of our kids did. Screen time is one of the more divisive issues in parenting. Some parents have chosen to keep it off the table altogether, while others have looser or no restrictions. Today we're talking about our experienc...

If you're a busy dad, juggling a home and a career, finding time for your kids and your partner can take up many hours of the day. And while that can be rewarding, we all need time for ourselves. Today we're discussing a couple of tips and tricks that we've utilized to find pockets of time - big and small - for ourselves. Have thoughts about today's episode? We'd love to hear t...

This week we're talking about the concept of being a "Super Dad", where sometimes it feels like we're doing the bare minimum we expect for ourselves and society is patting us on the back and singing our praises. Not that there's anything wrong with recognizing a good job of parenting, but maybe it's time to raise the bar, or at the least give moms the same amount of credi...

Getting out the door in the morning. Simple enough when it's just you, but add kids into the mix and it becomes a cosmic gumbo of chaos. Today, we're talking about how we deal with getting kids - with their own minds and agendas - moving in the same direction and out the door in a reasonable amount of time, whether that's with on parent leading the charge, or when both are available.

In today's episode, we tackle the constant battle for parents of younger kids: childcare. Whether that's traditional daycare, a nanny, or one parent putting aside their career to be a stay at home parent. We tackle the issues, the options, and a few semi-solutions in this episode. Have thoughts about today's episode? We'd love to hear them! The best place to leave a note is in the...

We're Alex and Ethan, a couple of dads who are on a journey to become the best dads we can be. We have a lot of questions, and maybe a couple of answers. We'll laugh, possibly cry (most likely over our sports teams), and try to help all the dads and parents out there put in a little work to be the best you can be (today). Have thoughts about today's episode? We'd love to hear t...