What's Up, Dad?!
Are you a Dad, Father or want to be one day? What's Up, Dad?! was created for all Dads to openly talk about whatever is on their mind. Its networking for Dads without the Networking. Hear from Dad's all over the world and maybe walk away with some timely Dad Advice!
Episodes
42 episodes
Solo Dad Talk: Awkward Bathroom Moments, Kids’ Emotions & the Mental Load (with Nala) | WUD
In this solo episode of the What’s Up Dad Podcast, Grayson is back with co-host Nala (goldendoodle) and a bag of freeze-dried beef liver bites… and we get into real dad life. We talk about the things dads don’t ...
Dad Problems: Money Stress, Time vs Family & Staying Connected as Husband & Dad | What’s Up Dad
In this episode of the What’s Up Dad Podcast, Grayson and Ryan get into real dad problems—the stuff most men are thinking about but don’t always say out loud. We talk about the pressure of providing (money stress, job ...
Solo Dad Talk: Parenting Struggles, Marriage Teamwork & Spiritual Leadership (with Nala) | WUD
In this episode of the What’s Up Dad Podcast, Grayson goes solo again — with Nala the goldendoodle as co-host — and gets real about the season of dad life: coaching, busy schedules, parenting struggles, marriage teamwork, and what...
What's Up Dad?! Podcast | Bush Light Apple Review + Real Talk: Men’s Mental Health, Marriage Conflict & Faith |
In this episode of the What’s Up Dad Podcast, Grayson and Ryan kick things off with a surprisingly solid Bush Light Apple product review… then shift into a real conversation dads need. We talk about men’s mental hea...
What's Up Dad?! Podcast | Beef Liver & Bourbon: Solo Dad Q&A, Fatherhood Struggles & God’s Lessons
Welcome back to the What’s Up Dad Podcast — this week Grayson goes solo (Ryan had a long week), and the co-host seat is filled by Nala the goldendoodle… and a bag of freeze-dried beef liver treats. Ryan sends a ...
What's Up Dad?! Podcast | Accepting Help as a Dad: Faith, Community, and the Power of Small Acts
In this episode of the What’s Up Dad Podcast, Grayson and Ryan get real about something most dads struggle with: accepting help. Not big, dramatic help — the small stuff that makes a huge difference when life gets heavy. ...
What's Up Dad?! Podcast | Drifting as a Dad: Faith, Fellowship & Finding Your Way Back
In this episode of the What’s Up Dad Podcast, we sit down with Devin Sierra for a real, honest conversation about fatherhood, faith, and fellowship—and what it looks like when you realize you’ve been drifting as a hu...
What's Up Dad?! Podcast | Foster Care to Fatherhood: Adoption, Trauma, Friendship & Becoming a Dad
In this episode of the What’s Up Dad Podcast, we sit down with Justin McDowell — a Columbus teacher, former college basketball player, husband, and dad — for a real, raw conversation about resilience, fatherhood, and the power of ...
What's Up Dad?! Podcast | Dad Hacks + Real Talk: Bedtime Routines, Picky Eating, Morning Chaos & Parenting Advice
In this episode of the What’s Up Dad Podcast, Grayson and Ryan are back with a slightly different setup—recording separately—but still bringing the same real dad conversations with practical takeaways.
What's Up Dad?! Podcast | Faith-Based Dad Talk: Leading Your Home, Real Marriage Support & Everyday Blessings
Welcome back to the What’s Up Dad Podcast — after a few weeks away, Grayson and Ryan are back with a faster, more focused format and a faith-based conversation for men about what it looks like to lead your home in real life.
What's Up Dad?! Podcast | From Lineman to Amazon Influencer, Real Dad Talk: Mental Health, Marriage, and Raising Kids in Today’s World
From lineman to Amazon Influencer — in this episode of the What’s Up Dad?! Podcast, we sit down with Mike Straw, a dad of two who’s balancing blue-collar work, entrepreneurship, and family life while building real momentum ...
What's Up Dad?! Podcast | My Son Is Employed- Dad Life, Business, and Brand Deals (Trevin Peterson)
Welcome to the What’s Up Dad Podcast — a dad podcast recorded in Columbus, Ohio. In this episode, we sit down with Trevin Peterson to talk fatherhood, entrepreneurship, and what it really takes to balance family a...
What's Up Dad?! Podcast Growth + Audience Engagement: The What’s Up Dad Journey (Behind the Scenes)
Behind the scenes of the What’s Up Dad Podcast — in this episode we talk honestly about our podcasting journey, what’s changed, what’s been hard, and how we’re thinking about podcast growth moving forward.We share wh...
What’s Up Dad Podcast | 10 Years Married… Here’s What Actually Keeps Us Together (No Filter Valentine)
Valentine’s Day episode… but make it REAL. 💘😂 In this special What’s Up Dad episode, we brought our wives on the podcast and it turned into a hilarious, honest, and surprisingly deep conversation about what actually...
What’s Up Dad Podcast | “Find God Sooner” + Rapid Fire Dad Questions!
Welcome to the What’s Up Dad Podcast — a dad podcast recorded in Columbus, Ohio hosted by Grayson Thompson and Ryan Phipps. In this episode, we hit rapid fire questions with laughs, dad debates, and real-life parenting moments.We talk s...
What’s Up Dad?! | Season 3 Episode 27 – He Called Me Bro (Mistakes Dads Make & What Makes You the Dad You Are)
Real dads talk real life in this episode of What’s Up Dad?! as we discuss mistakes dads make, what shapes us as fathers, work-life balance, marriage, and faith — plus the moment when a son calls his dad “bro.”Welcome back to the...
What's Up, Dad?! Season 3?!?!- Episode 26! Easy Fast Friends: Navigating Fatherhood
Send us a text👇👇👇New What's Up, Dad?! Episode Drop!👇👇👇Easy Fast Friends: Navigating Fatherhood!We have Nick Sizemore gracing us with his pr...
What's Up, Dad?! Season 3?!?!- Episode 25! The First 24 Episodes Were Practice!
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What's Up, Dad?! Season 3?!?!- Episode 24! If I was the Director!
Send us a text👇👇👇New What's Up, Dad?! Episode Drop!👇👇👇If I was the Director!Wether its dreaming about directing movies or directing our fam...
What's Up, Dad?! - Episode 23! - Happy New Year, Lifestyle Resolutions!
👇👇👇New What's Up, Dad?! Episode Drop!👇👇👇Tis The Season: Lifestyle Resolutions New Year Resolutions!!In this episode of the What's Up Dad podcast, We celebrate the New Year and reflect on our podcast journey, discussing the challen...
What's Up, Dad?! - Episode 22! Special Guest Jason Dunn - Bowling with Queso!
👇👇👇New What's Up, Dad?! Episode Drop!👇👇👇Tis The Season: Bowling with Queso Featuring Jason Dunn!As we wrap up the Year and finish strong after celebrating Christmas, we want to recognize how tough this time of year can be. Y...
What's Up, Dad?! Season 2?!?!- Episode 21! Navigating the Holidays: A Father's Perspective
👇👇👇New What's Up, Dad?! Episode Drop!👇👇👇Navigating the Holidays: A Father's PerspectiveThis is the season of uncharted territory. We get to mid December and realize that there is a lot to do, and not enough time to get it don...
What's Up, Dad?! Season 2?!?!- Episode 20! Tis the Season, A Mario Kart Birthday Bash!
👇👇👇New What's Up, Dad?! Episode Drop!👇👇👇Let's talk about a Mario Kart Birthday Bash!!!This is new uncharted territory! Its time to make some changes! Welcome Ryan Pipps!Want to be on the What's Up, Dad?! podcast? Go here...
What's Up, Dad?! Season 2?!?!- Are We Back? A Special Episode with My Better Half!
👇👇👇New What's Up, Dad?! Episode Drop!👇👇👇Let's talk about shared passwords and shared emails!There is no special treatment here, she's getting the full experience! I truly don't know where I would be without my other half/ better h...
What's Up, Dad?! Episode 18- Matt Shock.....Again- The Travel Saga Continues.....
👇👇👇New What's Up, Dad?! Episode Drop!👇👇👇The Travel Saga Continues…..Let me set the stage for you, one family decides to fly, the other drives….. What do you think the outcome is, and how do you think it went?There are perks...