Imperfect Dads: A Parenting Podcast

The guys compare notes on how their housing situations and injured spouses shrink the margin they need to parent at their best. Then they talk World Cup 2019 with Annie Peterson of the Associated Press. She gives a good primer of what to look for during the matches, as well as what will be going on off the field. It's a great rundown for any soccer newbies regarding what to expect in France, the struggle for equality and fairness that the US Women's National Team is fighting for, and how the women's game is treated by FIFA.

Today we induct another member into our Seahorse Society! This prestigious group is made up of dads who parenting in unique, different or creative ways. Today, Swi talks parenting abroad with Matt, who is raising his kids in Ireland. They touch on cultural norms, adjusting to new surroundings, and talking with kids on a level they understand.

The guys chat with Chef Tom Jackson from All Things BBQ in Wichita, KS to learn about his cooking journey and pick up tips for grilling season.

The guys visit with John Thornton Jr. about his observations regarding kids and the stressful world they live in. They touch on debt, technology, careers, and what it looks like to create a sense of community in the midst of it all. The more bantzy sections of the episode hit on Doomsday Preppers, BBQ and comparison parenting. Don't forget to mash that subscribe button, and give the pod a rating on iTunes. Thanks for listening!

In this BONUS EPISODE, we introduce you to Seahorse Society Member #1, Brandon Pritchard. The goal with the Seahorse Society is to visit with dads who are doing something unique, in hopes that we can learn something to add to our own parenting toolbox. Thanks for downloading. Remember to subscribe, rate on iTunes, and share posts from our social media accounts. It helps us a ton.

The guys visit with Southern Nazarene Head Football Coach Andy Lambert about what he's learned coaching football, as well as how he's grown as a parent while raising his four daughters. They also hit on libraries, Las Vegas, Mean Girls, multi-tasking, and non-verbal cues. Make sure to rate and subscribe to the pod on iTunes, and follow us on Facebook and Twitter. www.imperfectdads.com

The guys talk music with classical musician and public radio host Katelyn Mattson-Levy. They also delve into boundaries for toddlers, the perils of parenting connected teens, 20-year old MTV specials and wood working. Make sure to follow the show on Facebook and Twitter, and check out www.imperfectdads.com for detailed show notes.

In this episode, Dash and Swi talk to Kyle Hookstra, head roaster at Westrock Coffee Company and co-founder of Atypical Coffee. After the gang spends some time making fun of Swi's general ineptitude in navigating the coffee subculture, we hear about Kyle's life. When a life-threatening stroke to his wife changed the entire family dynamic, making him the primary care giver, we hear about the necessity for a community for us to lean into, how our roles are negotiated by society, and how our lives change in ways we don't expect them to. Find more detailed show notes at www.imperfectdads.com

Dash and Swi interview Dr. George Williams, who is an Assistant Director at the Department of Children and Families. They cover being present in the lives of our kids, trauma, and the work that Dr. Williams has done to work with non-custodial fathers. The guys also share recent moments where they realized they are imperfect dads, as well as their current #DadStractions. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or Stitcher, and give us a rating. You can also find Imperfect Dads on Facebook and Twitter. Be sure to visit www.ImperfectDads.com for detailed show notes and additional content. And big thanks to The Passion HiFi for the music on this episode.

In this introductory episode of Imperfect Dads: A Parenting Podcast, Dash and Swi take some time to share a little about their families, the Wu Tang member most representative of their enneagram types, and what they hope to do with this podcast. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or Stitcher, and give us a rating. You can also find Imperfect Dads on Facebook and Twitter. Be sure to visit www.ImperfectDads.com for detailed show notes and additional content. And big thanks to The Passion HiFi for the music on this episode.