The Imperfect Dads Podcast
A space to discuss all the ups and downs of fatherhood! Hosted by Devon. Formerly The Nashville Dads.
Episodes
263 episodes
Episode 260 | Doug Johnson author of Choosing Emotions: Thinking with Your Head and Acting with Your Heart
On this episode we have on author Doug Johnston to talk about his book Choosing Emotions: Thinking with Your Head and Acting with Your Heart We talked about his daughter graduating college and starting her career, the importa...
Episode 259 | Andy and Luke of Piebald
On this episode of The Imperfect Dads Podcast, Devon is joined by Andy and Luke of the legendary band Piebald for a fun conversation about fatherhood, music, careers, and the challenge of balancing family life with being in a band...
Episode 258 | Ben Mench-Thurlow producer of Emo Orchestra
On this episode of The Imperfect Dads Podcast, Devon sits down with Ben Mench-Thurlow, a booking agent who helps artists plan tours and the creator of the Emo Orchestra—the live concert experience that combines iconic emo a...
Episode 257 | Stephen Stallings of Plot Points
On this episode of The Imperfect Dads Podcast, Devon reconnects with Stephen Stallings, frontman of the band Plot Points. Although they went to college together, it had been nearly 15 years since they last caught up, making...
Episode 256 | Eddie Reyes from Me, founding member of Taking Back Sunday
On this episode of The Imperfect Dads Podcast, Devon is joined by Eddie Reyes, founding member of Taking Back Sunday and current member of Me.Eddie opens up about fatherhood, family, and rediscovering his love...
Episode 255 | Travis Talbert musician
Musician Travis Talbert joins The Imperfect Dads Podcast for a powerful conversation about grief, fatherhood, sobriety, faith, and finding purpose through life's hardest moments.Travis opens up about the heartbreaking exp...
Episode 254 | Ryan Dominguez of Tokyo Rose
On this episode we have on Ryan Dominguez from the band Tokyo Rose. We talk about becoming a father through adoption, going from a music career to school to a teacher, how they got the band back together after 20 years, b...
Episode 253 | Cameron Conrad, Your Elder Emo Mom
On this episode of The Imperfect Dads Podcast, Devon is joined by Cameron Conrad, better known online as Your Elder Emo Mom. Cameron is a creator in the Never A Phase Network, where she shares her love of emo, pop-pu...
Episode 252 | Todd Millenacker of Todd'n'Tina
On this episode of The Imperfect Dads Podcast, Devon sits down with Todd Millenacker, one half of the children's music duo Todd 'n' Tina, for a conversation about fatherhood, creativity, music, and building a meaningful lif...
Episode 251 | Chipper Harbin Tattoo Artist
On this episode we have on tattoo artist Chipper Harbin who is based out of Nashville.We talk about Nashville’s creative scene, how he chose his style of water color tattoos, realities of being a tattoo artist, having kids tha...
Episode 250 | Jonny Phillips Musician Limbeck, Podcast Host Breaking Down Addiction
On this episode we have on Jonny Phillips. Jonny has been the drummer for the band Limbeck for over 20 years, and currently works for National Addiction Specialists and hosts the podcast Breaking Down Addictions. &nb...
Episode 249 | Joe Carr of Dadicated Joe Podcast and Serenity Kids
On this episode we have on Joe Carr from The Dedicated Joe Podcast and Serenity Kids. We talk about trying to motivate your kid to do something, being late diagnosed with autism, how that diagnosis and therapy have really hel...
Episode 248 | Dave Reminick from Dadjokes and Paper Mice
On this episode we have on David Reminick from Paper Mice and his new kids band DadJoke.We talked about food, loving to cook, some of our favorite things to cook or eat, therapy, ADHD, learning to prioritize yourself, trying n...
Episode 247 | Jennifer McCaffrey Painter
On this episode we have on painter and artist Jennifer McCaffrey. Jennifer and I have been friends since kindergarten! So she is a life long friend. If you have any life long friends, you know how much time goes by ...
Episode 246 | Steve Soboslai of Punchline and Blue of Colors, A Band Called Punchline
On this episode we have on Steve Soboslai from the bands Punchline, Blue of Colors, and the podcast A Band Called Punchline. We talked about his time in Nashville, moving back to Pittsburgh, being an older dad, having ...
Episode 245 | Annie Clements Bass Player/Tuesday Night Radio Club/Marren Morris/Sugarland/Jason Isbell
On this episode we have on musician Annie Clements. You might know her from her time playing bass with Marren Morris, Sugarland, Jason Isbell, and The Highwomen to name a few. We talked about how he family moved to...
Episode 244 | Jeff Klemm Mr. Jeff/Diamond Kites/Maid Myriad
On this episode we have on musician Jeff Klemm who you may know for his kids music as Mr. Jeff or his other bands Diamon Kites or Maid Myriad.We talked about guitar gear, songwriting, life with 3 kids, going from touring...
Episode 243 | Josh Caterer of Smoking Popes
On this episode we have on Josh Caterer from Smoking Popes.We talked about being an empty nester, feeling like there’s gotta be a better name instead of empty nester, reflecting on how fast time goes, driving a school bus, lea...
Episode 242 | Chris Jacobs and Steve Stanley of Further North
On this episode we have on Chris and Steve from the band Further North.We talked about life on tour, how their band feels like a brotherhood, Chris’ life with twins and journey with fertility, Chris’ day job with plumbing, Ste...
Episode 241 | Jon Chase Graphic Designer/Consultant
On this episode we have on artist, designer, consultant Jon Chase. We talked about his daughter getting into emo/hardcore music, going to shows with kids, going from a corporate job to self employed, being burnt out, le...
Episode 240 | Author/Therapist Martina Nova Same Page Parenting
On this episode we have on therapist and author Martina Nova. We talked about having 2 kids, kids being almost out of diapers, being overwhelmed at a farmer’s market with 2 kids, nervous system regulation, why she focu...
Episode 239 | Musician Thomas Csorba
On this episode we have on musician Thomas Csorba!We talked life with 2 sons and expecting a daughter, mini van vs third row SUV, being mentally present for his kids, supporting his wife’s art career, balancing his business and cre...
Episode 238 | Anthony Dyer author of Moon Child
On this episode we have on author and retired US Air Force Special Missions Aviator Anthony Dyer We reflected on his daughter getting older, realizing how fast time goes, that every cliche has truth to it, his life after reti...
Episode 237 | Musician Joshua Fiedler The Juliana Theory/Low Rev/Pack
On this episode we have on musician Josh Fiedler who you might know from his bands The Juliana Theory, Pack, or Lowrev. We talked about Third Eye Blind’s self title being the perfect ending to an album, albums played in the v...
Episode 236 | Keeth Apgar from Harmonica Pocket
On this episode we have on Keeth Apgar from the band Harmonica Pocket.We talked about life in the Pacific Northwest, connecting with nature, playing music for kids, being inspired by how kids view the world, life with his son,...