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Nate and Tommy are two dads navigating life & fatherhood. Together they share stories of surviving fatherhood and the shenanigans of raising children, being decent husbands to their wives (Stephani and Leah, respectively), and all the hijinks in-between.

Dads Who Try


    • Mar 14, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 33m AVG DURATION
    • 97 EPISODES

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    The Dads Who Try podcast is an absolute gem in the world of podcasts. From the moment I started listening to it, I was hooked. Nate and Tommy are the dynamic duo that brings so much laughter and wisdom to every episode. Their chemistry is palpable, and their genuine friendship shines through in every conversation. Even if you're not a dad, this podcast is still incredibly enjoyable and relatable.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the wide range of topics they cover. They can literally talk about anything and make it entertaining. From parenting tips to life advice, they provide a unique perspective that keeps you engaged and leaves you with nuggets of wisdom to ponder on long after the episode ends. They also have a knack for finding humor in everyday situations, making even mundane topics hilarious.

    Furthermore, the length of each episode is perfect. It's short enough to listen to during a quick commute or coffee break, but packed with valuable information and entertainment. This makes it easy to fit into your daily routine without feeling overwhelmed. The hosts have an incredible ability to condense their thoughts into concise episodes without sacrificing substance.

    However, if there was one area for improvement, it would be in diversifying their guest lineup. While Nate and Tommy are undoubtedly fantastic hosts, occasionally having guest speakers could add more variety to the show and offer different perspectives on topics discussed. This could enhance the overall listening experience and bring fresh voices into the mix.

    In conclusion, The Dads Who Try podcast is a must-listen for anyone seeking a blend of family-friendly comedy and wholesome life advice. Nate and Tommy truly create something special with each episode, leaving listeners laughing, inspired, and eager for more. So sit back, relax, and enjoy this delightful journey with two incredible dads who never fail to brighten your day!



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    Latest episodes from Dads Who Try

    Mental Health, Toxic Stress, and Guest Dr. Mikah Owens

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 65:44


    On this special episode of DWT Tommy and Nate are joined by long time pediatrician and sneaker head Dr. Mikah Owens. Tune in as they discuss mental health, the effects of toxic stress, and how to be the best fathers they can be.

    You Dont Have to Do It Alone | DWT Daily #11

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 6:36


    In this episode of DWT Daily Tommy discusses the pitfalls of isolation and the importance of community!

    When to Discipline | DWT Daily #10

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 8:08


    In this episode of DWT Daily we talk about when to discipline your kids and some of the nuances of how to do it. Check out Andy Stanley's book "Parenting" for a more in-depth look at these concepts!

    The Power of Small Wins | DWT Daily #9

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 6:41


    In this episode of Dads Who Try we talk about the power of creating small wins in your life! Its not about the big momentous moments, its about the small wins that got us there!

    How Valuable Are You? | DWT Daily #8

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 3:57


    In this episode of DWT Daily we talk about living a value driven life!

    If You Don't Quit You Win | DWT Daily #7

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 4:52


    In this episode of DWT Daily we talk about the sure fire way to stay growing and developing as a father and as a person! IF YOU DONT QUIT YOU WIN!

    What to Do When Things Get Hard | DWT Daily #6

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025 7:52


    In this episode of DWT Daily we talk about the choices you can make when hardship happens and how we can be better because of them.

    Make Gratitude Your Weapon | DWT Daily #5

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 6:20


    In this episode of DWT Daily we discuss the necessity of not taking life for granted. While Los Angeles faces fires all of the city we live about a mile from the evacuation zone. Grateful for everything.

    Put Yo' Hands Up - DWT Daily #4

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 7:04


    In this episode of DWT Daily we talk about the idea of being a fighter and standing up for the things you want for your family!

    Nothing Changes... What a Lie | DWT Daily #3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025 4:45


    In this episode of DWT Daily we talk about the risk of being unintentional with our lives and the opportunity to make today the start of something great!

    Routines Vs. Resolutions | DWT Daily #2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2025 4:35


    "Your systems are perfectly designed to get you the results you're getting." -James Clear If you don't like the results than change the routines! You got this dads!

    You Need More FAT | DWT Daily #1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2025 5:40


    Every dad out there needs more FAT in their lives! Tune into today's DWT Daily episode to hear why you're not a fat enough father! If you haven't subscribed make sure you follow along as we upload new content daily!

    BIG ANNOUNCEMENT

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2025 1:59


    We are back with more podcasts than ever! Tommy and I are so excited to launch a brand new version of our podcast called DWT Daily. A short podcast designed to give you some direction for the day! Of course we'll be back with our main podcast on a weekly basis!

    Talking Men's Mental Health With a Therapist

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 69:13


    In this first episode of Season 3 of Dads Who Try we are joined by host of The Integrated Man Project, therapist and doctor, Travis Goodman. Tune in as we discuss mens mental health, vasectomies, and becoming the best fathers we can!

    Being a sports dad, love is blind, and happily ever after.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 29:09


    On this episode of Dads Who Try Tommy and Nate talk about fatherhood, the problems with sports dads, whether or not love is blind, and living happily ever after!

    Dealing With In-Laws and Wedding Night Horror Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2024 36:46


    In this episode of Dads Who Try Tommy and Nate respond to comments from their social media and how to handle In Laws. Per usual they also talk about getting into shenanigans and having wild wedding nights.

    Beating Work Fatigue and Being the Best Dad You Can

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 43:36


    In this episode of Dads Who Try, Tommy and Nate discuss the challenges of growing up with out dads themselves. Tune in as they give insight in how to beat work fatigue and do their best to be active parents!

    SPECIAL GUEST: Jon Taylor Sweet: How to make the world better

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 55:51


    In this episode of Dads Who Try Tommy and Nate, are joined by fellow father Jon Taylor Sweet: "I am Wedding, Commercial, and Lifestyle Photographer here in the greater Seattle area! I love life, love coffee, and love to celebrate moments with the finest people. Married to my beautiful wife Caryn who makes every day a better day! We made a beautiful child together and her name is Maeve! I started taking photos on my iPhone in 2012 using ⁠Instagram⁠ as the vessel to share my work. After a couple years of shooting on my iPhone a friend gifted me a camera so I could jump into photography as a career. Was truly blessed to have people in my life that believed in me. With Instagram being a perfect platform to connect with people all over the world I began to realize how great the photo world really is. Being inspired to shoot weddings, shoot lifestyle content that provoked creativity, and to be in spaces in the commercial world that are uncomfortable(not a mountain in sight to help create "the bangerz"). In the last few years I have been fortunate enough to be apart of so many couples proposals, weddings, and even capturing photos to share that they are having a baby. I have been able to shoot album covers for friends which was a brand new experience. I have had the chance to shoot for massive marketing campaigns for companies that I never thought I would have had the chance to work with. More importantly photography has brought life long friendships with everlasting memories that I will be eternally grateful for. Capturing moments is something that I cherish and am so thankful for every opportunity. God is good! All the time! " Check out his work at jontaylorsweet.com

    Should You Let Your Kids Watch the Super Bowl?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 30:44


    Welcome to another episode of DWT where Tommy and Nate discuss Super Bowl 58, nostalgic music, and how to gauge appropriate content for their children.

    Dealing With Fatherhood While Having Father Issues

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2024 31:28


    In this episode of Dads Who Try, Tommy and Nate are joined by returning guest Balem Barretto! Tune in as they discuss fathering through questions, doubts, and insecurity. As always there are plenty of laughs and a mild lack of maturity.

    DWT Ep 53 | The Rhythm of Chaos & SPECIAL GUEST

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2023 52:30


    In this episode of DWT Tommy and Nate are joined by long time friend, returning guest, father of three girls Roman Bozhko. Together they discuss the chaos of parenting, challenges that come with raising girls, and the importance of daily tradition.

    DWT Ep 52 | Dealing with Bitterness and Victim Mentality

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2023 28:22


    In this episode of DWT, Tommy and Nate discuss early childhood memories and the dangers of always being offended.

    DWT Ep 51 | How To Be A Better Parent

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2023 25:40


    In this episode of Dads Who Try, Tommy and Nate discuss 4 ways to becoming a better parent that doesn't have anything to do with your kids.

    DWT Ep 50 | My Son's Butt Fell Out, LIVE Q&R

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2023 48:15


    On this 50th Episode of Dads Who Try, Tommy and Nate go live on IG and TikTok and spend time talking to the DWT community responding to questions, shouting people out, and talking about the struggles of starting a podcast while being parents.

    DWT Ep 49 | Are You Ready To Be a Parent? & How to Keep the House Clean

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 27:08


    In this episode of DWT, Tommy and Nate talk about the signs of being ready to be a parent and take to their audience to hear the best ways to keep the house clean!

    DWT Ep 48 | Is it okay to lie to your kids?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2023 37:34


    In this episode of Dads Who Try, Tommy and Nate talk CFP's, whether or not lying to your kids is okay, and how to create values in the home!

    DWT Ep 47 | Getting Through Guilt and Parenting on Purpose

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2023 32:41


    In this episode of Dads Who Try, Tommy and Nate discuss all sorts of stories and shenanigans while focusing on topics like, guilt, shame, comparison, and parenting on purpose!

    SPECIAL: DECEMBER CHALLENGE

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2023 9:35


    Lets head into the new year hitting the ground running! Why wait for the new year to improve... LETS GET IT NOW!

    DWT Ep. 46 | Struggles, Gratitude, and The Holidays

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 40:14


    In this episode of DWT Tommy and Nate talk about struggles surrounding the holidays, creating values for your home, and sing a little karaoke!

    DWT Ep. 45

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2023 39:02


    In this episode of Dads Who Try Tommy and Nate discuss the temptation of living lives for themselves instead of their families. They debate when to set up Christmas decor and raising boys.

    DWT Ep 44 | Is Keeping Your Kid Too Safe Unsafe?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2023 28:03


    In this episode of DWT Tommy and Nate talk Kanye West, Taylor Swift, and how far you should let your kids go before its unsafe.

    DWT Ep 43 | Disappointment, Commitment Issues, How to Handle Failure

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 26:57


    In this episode of DWT Tommy and Nate talk about dealing with the disappointments of life. How do you handle commitment issues?

    DWT Ep 42 | Bullies, Tantrums, and Fatherhood Failures

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2023 57:30


    In this episode of Dads Who Try Tommy and Nate discuss all the hijinx that come with being fathers and reply to questions from the DWT community.

    DWT Ep 41 | WERE BACK! When to have the SEX talk, RACE, and loving your spouse

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2023 51:54


    In this episode of DWT Tommy and Nate are back at it again! Episode 1 of Season 2 is full of funny stories, personal struggles, and real moments from the lives of a couple Dads Who Try.

    DWT Ep 40 | This Episode Will Change Your Life...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2023 61:07


    Welcome to the latest episode of Dads Who Try, featuring special guest Joey Odom, the Co-Founder of Aro. Join hosts Tommy and Nate as they delve into an engaging conversation about sports highlights, hilarious parenting anecdotes, and effective solutions to tackle a pressing challenge in modern parenting. Get ready to immerse yourself in laughter, introspection, and an in-depth exploration of the joys and complexities of fatherhood. Don't miss out on this must-listen episode!

    DWT Ep. 39 | Public Discipline, Tiger Balm, Toxic Competition

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2023 36:52


    On this 39th episode of DWT Tommy and Nate discuss the difficulties of disciplining in public, staying competitive, and Asian parent sickness remedies.

    DWT Ep 38 | Living Sleep Deprived, Being "good" Husbands

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2023 35:47


    In this episode of Dads Who Try Tommy and Nate discuss raising children, getting enough sleep, and the challenges of being good husbands.

    DWT Ep 37 | Tantrums, Sleep Overs, and Learning to Process Emotions

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2023 58:12


    In this 37th episode of DWT Tommy and Nate discuss tantrums, sleep overs, and the day to day life of Dads Who Try.

    DWT Ep 36 | Its Circle Time, Taking Wins and Lessons, Life with Twins, Finding Sunshine Where You Least Expect It

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2023 59:57


    In this episode of Dads Who Try, Tommy and Nate are joined by Youtube greats @itscircletime (https://www.youtube.com/@ItsCircleTime). Tune in as they talk about life, success, screen time, and taking W's & L's!

    DWT Mini Pod: Tips for Expecting/Newborn Dads...(Lets talk about sex)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2023 9:23


    In this mini pod Tommy and Nate discuss some tips, tricks, and hacks for expecting and new fathers. Tune in as they discuss how to prepare for fatherhood and how to help your spouse!

    DWT Ep 35 | Dad Bod Bad Bod? How to maintain and create health in parenthood.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2023 67:52


    In this 35th episode of Dads Who Try Tommy and Nate are joined by fitness specialist and fellow father Jake Stapleton. Join in on the discussion as they talk about health, fitness, and whether or not KD is an all time great!

    DWT Mini Pod: Are you Stunting Your Kids Growth?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2023 3:43


    In this mini episode of DWT we take a look at three ways we can stunt our children's growth.

    MWT Ep 34 | How to create a home your kids are excited about, Not letting fear win, living a value driven life

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2023 22:22


    Join Leah and Stephani as they discuss all things motherhood! In this episode of MWT they are joined by mother of 5, Becky Delval!

    DWT Ep 33 | 13 Things More Likely to Kill You Than a Shark

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2023 40:02


    In this episode of Dads Who Try Tommy and Nate discuss parenting, the risks of raising a child, and 13 things more likely to kill you than a shark.

    DWT Ep 32 | I fought an old man and got destroyed...

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2023 47:13


    In this episode of DWT Tommy and Nate talk about the most influential books and moments in their life and fatherhood. Tune in as they discuss their challenges and trials as parents!

    DWT Ep. 31 | 31 can you do something for me?, AI take over, Nipsey Hustle

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2023 59:22


    On this 31st episode of DWT, Tommy and Nate are joined by returning guest Zach Franklin! Tune in as they discuss parenting with confidence, building connections with their kids, and laughing a ton!

    DWT Ep 30 | Our Studio Flooded, Is Social Media Melting Our Brains?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2023 39:18


    In this episode of DWT Tommy and Nate are back from a few weeks off after their studio flooded. Tune in as they pick up where they left off talking about fatherhood, difficulties of raising strong willed children, and scary movies.

    DWT Ep 29 | My kid said the "F" word in class, Special Guest Mark Johnson, Nose Suckers

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2022 60:54


    In this episode of Dads Who Try Tommy and Nate are joined by first time recurring guest, Mark Johnson. Tune in as they discuss getting calls from the school, preparing for fatherhood, and the biggest life saver for a sick kid. SUBSCRIBE OR ELSE

    DWT Ep 28 | Balenciaga Scandal, Working from Home with Kids, Special Guest Shane Lance

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2022 77:49


    In this comeback episode of DWT Tommy and Nate are joined by close friend and fellow dad, Shane Lance (@wshanelance)! Tune in as they discuss topics ranging from Balenciaga, Donald Trump, the Duggers, and actual dad stuff too. SUBSCRIBE and REVIEW!

    DWT Ep 27 | Dealing with A Drinking Addiction (24 Shots a Day)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2022 54:07


    On this episode of Dads Who Try Tommy and Nate discuss how much is too much to drink. Tune in as they continue the conversation about their moms who try, the challenges of forgiveness and whether or not they could spend a billion dollars.

    DWT Ep 26 | What if Happy Gilmore was a dad?, Special Guest Balem Barretto, From the Links

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2022 27:00


    On this episode of Dads Who Try, (brought to you by Manscaped.com/dadswho), Tommy and Nate are joined on the golf course by good friend and fellow Dad Who Tries, Balem Barretto. Tune into this unique Happy Gilmore Edition of DWT!

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