The Imperfect Dads Podcast
A space to discuss all the ups and downs of fatherhood! Hosted by Devon. Formerly The Nashville Dads.
Episodes
210 episodes
Episode 207 | Children's Author Bob Shea
On this episode we have on children’s author Bob Shea! We talked about having ADHD, his son coming home for the holidays, the fun of having a teenager, his life as an author, his creative process and realities of having a...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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1:01:42
Episode 206 | Jeremy Houtsma of Safe In Sound Podcast
On this episode we have on Jeremy Houtsma from Safe In Sound podcast.We talked trying to play guitar when you have kids, how YouTube has changed learning things, when your younger kids wants to do the same thing as your ...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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1:21:12
Episode 205 | Nonie Ferguson of Law Elevated
On this episode we have on lawyer Nonie Ferguson from Law Elevated in Park City Utah. We talked about always finding half eaten kid snacks around the house, how she’s having a second kid any day now, how she’s preparing f...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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50:37
Episode 204 | Andrew Morgan Smith Film and Media Composer
On this episode we have on media and film composer Andrew Morgan Smith.We talked about how he has 6 kids, family dynamics with that many kids, teaching your kids empathy and kindness, teaching your kids calming techniques when...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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1:08:29
Episode 203 | Author Patton Dodd "The Father You Get"
On this episode we have on author Patton Dodd.We talked about his kids getting older and now being a plane flight away, life in Texas, and his day job helping families. Most of this conversation was about...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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57:03
Episode 202 | Author Lauren Tetenbaum
On this episode we have on author, lawyer, and therapist Lauren TetenbaumWe talk about kids crafting, being a cool mom, having the best snacks at your house, how she became a lawyer, social worker, and advocate for women, writ...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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48:03
Episode 201 | Randy James Musician/Lead singer of Hopeful
On this episode we have on Randy James from the band Hopeful.We talked about his journey with fertility and having 3 kids, having a band centered around hope and faith, starting a music career in his 30s, being from a music fa...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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1:18:34
Episode 200!!!!! | Matt Pryor from The Get Up Kids, The New Amsterdams, Terrible Twos
On this episode we have on Matt Pryor who you might know from The Get Up Kids, The New Amsterdams, The Terrible Twos, or playing under his own name.We talked about his time podcasting, his old podcast Nothing to Write Home Abo...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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1:10:03
Episode 199 | Musician Tony Kamel
On this episode we have on musician Tony Kamel.I talked to Tony about expecting his second kid in 2026, life a musician, having a painting business, mental health, and activities he likes to do with his daughter.
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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50:38
Episode 198 | Comedian Mal Hall
On this episode we have on comedian Mal Hall.We talked about the chaos of having three kids, traveling across the country as a stand up comedian, business realities of being a comedian, making a lot of pizza and doing a pop up pizza busi...
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Season 3
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Episode 63
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1:05:58
Episode 197 | Drummer Mark Stepro (The Wallflowers, Ben Kweller)
On this episode we talk to touring drummer Mark Stepro. Mark is the current touring drummer for the Wallflowers and has also played with Ben Kweller. We talked about both being German and from the midwest, reflecti...
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Season 3
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Episode 62
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1:09:39
Episode 196 | Drummer Mike Robinson (Say Anything, K Flay, JOSEPH) and Food on Tour Podcast
On this episode we have on drummer Mike Robinson. Mike is currently the touring drummer for the band Say Anything and has a podcast called Food on Tour where bands talk about their favorite places to eat while on tour.Mi...
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Season 3
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Episode 61
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56:44
Episode 195 | Allan Shedlin Daddying Film Festival
On this episode we have on Allan Shedlin from Daddying Film Festival.How I found Allan was kind cool. An account called Daddying Film Festival start following us on instagram and I noticed it was a film festival about fatherho...
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Season 3
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Episode 60
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1:10:50
Episode 194 | Rob Reider of Sad Dads Club
This episode’s guest is Rob Reider the executive director of the Sad Dads Club. The Sad Dads Club helps bereaved fathers navigate life after the loss of a child. This episode discovers child loss and the darkness t...
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Season 3
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Episode 59
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1:03:20
Episode 193 | Kaylee Cole and Mikey the Rad Scientist from Bug Friend
On this episode we have on Kaylee and Mikey from the kids band Bug Friend.They recently released an album called Alphabops where they made a song for every letter of the alphabet in all styles of music! You can find it a...
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Season 3
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Episode 58
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1:18:36
Episode 192 | Stephanie Mayers of Mayers Consulting
On this episode we have on Stephanie Mayers from Mayers Consulting.Stephanie is a publicist that focuses on family entrainment and music. She’s been the connection point for a lot of guests I’ve had on this year includin...
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Season 3
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Episode 57
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1:03:18
Episode 191 | Chad Cochran Photographer Mental Health Advocate
On this episode we have on Chad Cochran.I know who Chad is because of his photography of musicians I listen to. It was really cool to do a call with Chad and realize that’s a side hobby he loves but not his full time job...
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Season 3
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Episode 56
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40:43
Episode 190 | Chris Miller with The Mechanics Garage
In this episode we have on Chris Miller from The Mechanics Garage.Chris has a platform where he normalizes talking to men about generational trauma. We talked about being born with a blueprint and trying to understand wh...
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Season 3
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Episode 55
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51:30
Episode 189 | Musician Will Ettante
On this episode of have on musician Will EttanteWe talked about having kids birthdays close together, Halloween traditions, moving from Colorado to Chicago, trying to get your kids outside more, kids and public transit, encour...
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Season 3
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Episode 54
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1:07:56
Episode 188 | Pator Troy Fink CEO Gammit Technology
On this episode we have on Troy Fink. Troy is a pastor and CEO of Gammit Tech. A company creating potty training solutions.A lot of this conversation is about themes we both believe in about fatherhood. Acknowledging what you...
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Season 3
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Episode 53
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1:00:10
Episode 187 | Quentin Hafner Black Belt Husbands
On this episode we have on Quentin Hafner from Black Belt Husbands.Quentin is a a licensed therapist based out of California. We talked about his time in Nashville and moving back to California, taking risk as an adult, committing ...
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Season 3
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Episode 52
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47:14
Episode 186 | Children's Author Kirk Reedstrom
On this episode we have on the author of the kids books Duck and Moose, Kirk Reedstrom.We talked about his career path and how he became a children’s author, how he developed the characters of Duck and Moose, how a hand injury...
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Season 3
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Episode 51
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57:12
Episode 185 | Musician Jillian Jacqueline
On this episode we have on musician Jillian Jacqueline.I’ve done tons of calls with touring musicians who are dads, and interviewed moms before on this podcast, but Jillian is the first touring musician mom I’ve done an interv...
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Season 3
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Episode 50
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1:13:45
Episode 184 | Justin Hammond owner of Let's Get Moving
On this episode of have on Justin Hammond owner of Let’s Get moving in Nashville. We talked about his Business Let’s Get Moving and helping seniors with downsizing logistics, having a background focused on social work with ge...
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Season 3
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Episode 49
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47:51
Episode 183 | Timothy Scott Family Reunite Network
On this episode we have on Tim Scott. Tim has a really unique story as a dad. He fell in love with his wife when she was in America, and then she moved back to Mexico while pregnant with their first child. He spent year...
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Season 3
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Episode 48
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52:50