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Dad And Then What
When you first find out you’re going to be a father, the excitement is usually followed by a million questions and a lot of confusion; or both.
Dad and Then What was created to be the resource I wish I’d had back then: a space for honest, unfiltered conversations about the reality of being a dad.
Whether you’re a first-, second-, or third-time father, this is a place to hear the real stories—the situations, the emotions, and the "then what" moments we all face but rarely talk about. Our goal is simple: to make fatherhood feel a little less lonely, a little less intimidating, and a lot more accessible. If just one dad sees himself in these stories and realizes he’s not alone, we’ve hit the jackpot.
Join us as we open the dialogue, one story at a time.
Episodes
12 episodes
Episode 12: We Started a Podcast... And Then What?
Episode 12: We Started a Podcast... And Then What?When we first turned the mics on a few months ago, we had a plan: share some stories, offer some analytical advice, and figure out this whole fatherhood thing together. We didn't a...
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Episode 11: Why Your Smallest Habits Become Their Core Memories
Episode 11: Why Your Smallest Habits Become Their Core MemoriesDo you remember the exact moment you realized: Wait, I’m the dad now. I actually get to decide what our family does on Sunday mornings? We all grew up with ce...
Episode 10: The Dad Bod: Pride or Problem?
Episode 10: The Dad Bod: Pride or Problem?Let’s talk about the exact moment you realized the "Dad Bod" had officially crept in. Was it the jeans suddenly fitting weird? Getting winded just wrestling on the living room rug? Or the ...
Episode 9: Sports, Arts, and Unfinished Stories
Episode 9: Sports, Arts, and Unfinished Stories"Parenting isn’t cloning yourself — it’s discovering who they are."It’s a classic dad trap: You grew up living and breathing sports, so naturally, you buy your kid a baseball g...
Episode 8: The Silent Struggle (Why Dads Don't Talk About Mental Health)
Episode 8: The Silent Struggle (Why Dads Don't Talk About Mental Health)"You can fix a leaky sink, but how do you fix a panic attack?"Most dads are raised to believe that being strong means being silent. We learn early on t...
Episode 7: Marriage After Kids – Still Teammates?
Episode 7: Marriage After Kids – Still Teammates?Kids change everything — especially your relationship.In this episode of Dad and the What, we dive into what really happens to a marriage after becoming paren...
Episode 6: Dad and the... Digital Tug-of-War
Episode 6: Dad and the... Digital Tug-of-WarLet’s be honest: Nothing triggers "Dad Guilt" quite like handing over a tablet so you can finally finish a work email or just drink a cup of coffee while it’s actually hot. We’ve all bee...
Episode 5: From Diapers to Dividends (The Dad's Guide to Money)
Ever look at your bank account after a weekend of buying diapers, $8 cartons of berries, and shoes your kid will outgrow in three weeks, and think... where did it all go?In this episode of Dad and the What, we are tacklin...
Episode 4: Fatherhood After Midnight
The Brutal Reality of Sleep Deprivation"Sleep when the baby sleeps." It’s the most well-meaning, useless piece of advice every new father receives. Because when the baby finally sleeps, you aren't sleeping—you’re doing the dishes,...
Episode 3: The "Bad Cop" Burden
The Exhausting Tug-of-War Between "Fun Dad" and the "Bad Cop"We all want to be the dad who builds the fort, says "yes" to the extra scoop of ice cream, and starts the living room wrestling matches. But then... the chaos hits. Some...
Episode 2: The Shadow of Dad Guilt
Why It Follows Us EverywhereWhether you’re at the office, in the gym, or even just sitting on the couch after the kids are finally asleep, there’s a quiet voice in the back of your head asking: Am I doing enough? Should I be d...
Episode 1 - The expectations vs. The Reality
Expectations, Labor, and the First 21 DaysWe all have a "movie version" of fatherhood in our heads before the baby arrives. We imagine the perfectly packed hospital bag, the calm drive to the ward, and that instant, magical glow t...