The Imperfect Dads Podcast
A space to discuss all the ups and downs of fatherhood! Hosted by Justin and Devon. Formerly The Nashville Dads.
Episodes
163 episodes
Episode 160 | Steve Younes of Surfin' Bird Hot Chicken
In this episode we have on Steve Younes of Surfin' Bird Hot ChickenWe talked about our shared love of comedians, being over the top for the sake of humor, how he started his hot chicken seasoning business, stories of his divor...
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Season 3
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Episode 26
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1:09:42
Episode 159 | Musician Derek Webb
On this episode we have on Derek Webb. Derek Webb is a musician you may know from his solo career or his time in Caedmon's Call.We talk about Derek’s childhood and time in college, accessibility to music and art, how our...
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Season 3
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Episode 25
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1:04:43
Episode 158 | Brandon Carswell from the podcast WorkTapes
On this episode we have on Brandon Carswell from the podcast WorkTapesWe talk about how he started WorkTapes, a podcast talking to song writers about their writing process, challenges of kids in school during Covid, how he app...
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Season 3
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Episode 24
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46:39
Episode 157 - Jim Suptic Lead Guitarist of the Get Up Kids and Director of Operations for Steps of Faith
On this episode we have on Jim Suptic. Jim Suptic is the lead guitarist for The Get Up Kids and also is the frontman for Blackpool Lights and is the Director of Operations for the non profit Steps of Faith.We talked abou...
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Season 3
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Episode 23
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48:34
Episode 156 - Robb Laffoon of Emo Kids Anonymous Podcast
On this episode we have on Robb Laffoon. Robb hosts the podcasts Emo Kids Anonymous and spends a lot of time on TikTok talking about early 2000s music.We talked about life with his autistic son, his diva daughter, ...
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Season 3
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Episode 22
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1:07:29
Episode 155 | Steve Lamos of American Football
On this episode we have on Steve Lamos. Steve is a professor at Colorado University in Boulder, but is more known for being the drummer in the band American Football.We talked about his time as a professor, the challenges of higher...
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Season 3
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Episode 21
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1:01:16
Episode 154 | Jeff Wenninger Author and Former LAPD Officer
On this episode we have on author and former LAPD officer Jeff Wenninger.We talked about his life as an older dad, being a single dad, moving from LA back to Ohio, traveling with his son, his time as an officer including working with sch...
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Season 3
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Episode 20
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55:00
Episode 153 | Anthony Torres and Tyler Fruland
On this episode we have on Justin’s friends Tyler and Anthony.We talk about Tyler and Justin met, getting a vasectomy, Anthony having 5 kids, Tyler tells his birth story and experience with depression and addictions, the strug...
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Season 3
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Episode 19
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1:03:57
Episode 152 | Nate Feathers of Dads Don't Babysit
On this episode we have on Nate Feathers who runs the instagram account Dads Don’t Babysit.We talk about when he used to work in roofing and how that led to him to Nashville,, being a dad to 6 kids, how he started Dads Don’t Babysit, how...
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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1:15:42
Episode 151 | Chad Gamble of Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
On this episode we have on Chad Gamble who plays drums in Jason Isbell’s band the 400 unit. We talked about his daughter going to college, how we both don’t use our college degrees, early days of playing with Jason Isbell, being aw...
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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40:35
Episode 150 | Musician Painter Author Will Johnson
On this episode we have on Will Johnson. Will Johnson is the lead singer of the bands Centro-matic and South San Gabriel, and has played in the touring bands of Monster of Folk, Overseas and is current in Jason Isbell’s touring band the 4...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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1:03:05
Episode 149 | Evan Alini Returns!
On this episode we have on Evan Alini. Evan was our first guest ever on the podcast and is a great friend of ours! He helps us out with The Nashville Dad walks and organizing dad community in Nashville including dad walks.We ...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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43:57
Episode 148 | Tyler Glaser, Dennis Glaser, Bennett Piispanen talking Reds Baseball
For this episodes we decided to do something in honor of Fathers’ day! This episode is about taking your kids to their first sporting events and making traditions out of it.We have on Bennett Piispanen and father and son Dennis and Tyler...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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53:09
Episode 147 | Joel King of The Wild Feathers
On this episode we have on Joel King from the Wild Feathers.We talked about sports and his love of baseball and his son playing baseball, people who say having a dog is similar to having a kid, playing music with his son, reflect on who ...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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1:04:07
Episode 146 | Taylor Burns of the Wild Feathers
On this episode we have on Taylor Burns. Taylor plays guitar an sings in the Wild FeathersIn this episode we talk about his experience being a step dad, Dallas area sports , trying to have a kid with IVF, life on tour, our t...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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49:35
Episode 145 | Dean Wegner of Authentically American
On this episode we have on Dean Wegner of Authentically American. Dean is a veteran and runs an apparel company focused on making everything in America.We talked about his time at West Point, his time as a ranger, how that high per...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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50:18
Episode 144 | Bassist Dane Poppin
On this episode we have on Dane Poppin. Dane plays bass and has played with bands like A Static Lullaby, Dashboard Confessional, Jesse Jane Decker, Caroline Jones, A Day to Remember and is currently on tour with The Fray.
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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1:01:45
Episode 143 | Mitchell Osmond of Dad Nation
Hey everyone! May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental health for dads is a subject that comes up in a good majority of our episodes. When I was editing and listening through episodes I felt like releasing this episode earlier in our ...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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53:12
Episode 142 - Dan Layus of Augustana
On this episode we have on Dan Layus. Dan is a musician who creates music under the name Augustana.We talked to Dan about being a dad to 4 kids, having his oldest go to college, how he helps around the house when home, h...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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50:59
Episode 141 | Barnabas Piper from Immanuel Church
On this episode we have on Barnabas Piper. Barnabas is an assistant pastor at Immanuel Church in Nashville.We talked about having uncommon first names, his former life in publishing, his oldest daughter going to college,...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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1:03:48
Episode 140 | Caleb Lindsey of Hybrid Strength and Performance
On this episode we have on Caleb Lindsey. Caleb is the owner and head strength coach at Hybrid Strength gym in Murfreesboro Tennessee.We talked about his wife needing multiple eye surgeries when their daughter was born, ...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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1:06:40
Episode 139 | Steve Slovenski with Furniture By Steve
On this episode we have on Steve Slovenski with Furniture By Steve. Steve creates custom built furniture and tables in the Nashville area. He’s the father of 4 children and is a former teacher.We talk about how he ...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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59:21
Episode 138 | Dave Glaser Enneagram Coach
On this episode we have on Dave Glaser. Dave lives in Colorado and is an enneagram coach, and podcaster!In this episode we get into some pretty deep topics. We talk about redefining relationships with your kids whe...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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56:22