Locker Room Dads

Locker Room Dads is back with another great episode! Join us this week as Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon joins the show! Not only is AJ a great running back in the NFL, he's also a brand new dad. Find out all the new changes in his life and everything he's got to be prepared for! Quadzilla is also releasing a children's book that you won't want to miss. He's got all the details and the fun background behind why he wanted to write a book! It's a great episode this week and you want to make sure you give this one a listen!

We're back with another episode and this time we're down under! Australian bodyweight trainer Matt Fox is here with the dads this week! Not only is Matt an amazing trainer, but he's also a father AND a cancer survivor. He's got a great story and tons of great advice for dads of all ages. We break down some great ways to keep yourself at your sharpest. Matt wants to help his clients mentally, not just physically. Hard work goes a long way to making complete lifestyle changes! Whether you need some great parenting tips, ways to really get yourself moving, or just some great positivity, Matt has you covered!

We're back with another episode! Pat and Josh are here to break down some new changes in their lives! Josh is fresh off a vasectomy and here to let everyone know how it went, what the process is, and if it's easy! If Josh can do it, you can too! Pat is back in Green Bay for Spring camp, so we dig into traveling with two kids and how to get them acclimated to another place. How do you plan for school when you're moving between to places? Pat's an uncle! What changes does this come with? We dive into the responsibilities of being an uncle! Check in this week with Locker Room Dads! We've got some good stuff to cover and great new guests coming your way! You never know who we will have on next!

We're back with another episode and this time we are joined by former NBA player and current shooting coach, Adam Harrington! A father of four, Adam has an amazing story to tell. He's a leader on and off the court with so much to give back to his community. We dive into his career from the NBA as a player, traveling the world, ending up as NBA superstar Kevin Durant's personal trainer, and becoming an NBA assistant coach!! All of this on top of running an amazing charity in honor of his sister and creating a new place for people to train. Adam has an unbelievable work ethic and a heart of gold! Learn how to manage the grind this week! Ups and downs and everything in between. Adam has plenty to share with us. Josh and Adam talk how to do a proper Disney trip and how to get the kids rolling for it! How do you get the travel down with FOUR kids? You won't want to miss this incredible episode! To learn more about everything amazing Adam is working on check out the following: JEHH Memorial Fund: https://jehhmemorialfund.org/ The Clubhouse: https://the-clubhouse-basketball.myshopify.com/

Locker Room Dads is back with another episode! This time Minnesota Vikings All-Pro long snapper Andrew DePaola joins the dads... IN STUDIO! We've got a lot to cover in this episode from free agency to expanding the family! How do players make the biggest decisions of their career? What all goes into the thought process of where they want to sign? Find out as we dig in with Andrew. Learn the life changes that come along with expanding the family. From buying all sorts of new stuff to knowing when it's time to settle down, we've got it all! Josh talks about getting snipped in just under two weeks and what the process is going to be like! Don't worry dads, he's our test subject! We break down opening a new business and what it's like to get an entirely new side of your career opened up. Andrew fills us in on the best bagels in town! Don't miss the snap on this weeks episode! **Side Note: One of our mic cords was bumped loose, so Pat's audio may not sound perfect.**

Locker Room Dads is back with another professional golfer! This week Talor Gooch joins the crew. Talor plays full-time on the LIV Tour and is a member of RangeGoats GC! We're talking balance this week. What works and what doesn't work? How do you find the priorities to make the right decisions? Are your kids following in your footsteps? How do you make the decision to give them the push? What's it like sending your kid off to school or daycare? We talk about feeling ready and how to prepare. Need some food suggestions? We've got em! Don't miss out this week on Locker Room Dads!

We're calling a passing play so you can catch Green Bay Packers WR Randall Cobb on LRD this week! This dad of two joins us to talk all sides of parenting! Not only is Randall working, but his wife is also a patent attorney. How do the two balance their busy lives with their children? What's the best way to balance work and life? How do you balance moving around with a family? What do you need to do to help your kids adjust? Randall helps with some tips on moving! Don't miss Randall talking about the two best catches of his career!

Locker Room Dads is back with another episode! St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Miles Mikolas joins the dads this week and there are plenty of things to discuss. With 4 kids, Miles has some experience being a dad! Josh and Pat pick his brain on how to manage all the kids. From fishing to lizards, there's some animal coverage this week. Learn more about some deep sea fishing as Miles dives into one of his favorite hobbies! We've got a lot to cover, so don't miss out on this great episode! How to earn the "Lizard King" nickname: VIDEO

Episode 2 of Season 2 is here and we are joined by the newest member of the Boston Red Sox, Richard Bleier! Richard is a veteran pitcher in the MLB and a father of two girls. He breaks down what it's like being a dad of two and life off the field this week. From travel, school, and even faith, we are touching on all things! Pat and Josh learn from Richard what it's like being one of eleven active Jewish players in MLB. Learn some more about baseball as Pat gets a little backstory of life as a pitcher!

Season 2 is FINALLY here! Buckle up, because we've got a lot of great content coming your way for Season 2! We might even have a van to travel around in!!! We're catching everyone up with Pat and Josh this week. Find out how the 2 kid life is treating the dads and what's new in their lives. From getting snipped to dating your spouse, we're here with all new updates! You won't want to miss out on the start of Season 2 with Locker Room Dads!

We are back with a new episode and it's baby week for Josh! Pat checks in with Josh to see how things are going and if he's even prepared! You better believe Josh has the Snoo ready to roll! We talk go bags and what dads need to bring. What's your most recommended item? Push presents? Yep, talking push presents! What's good and what do you need to get? How do prepare to get to the hospital while a hurricane is on track at the same time? Josh fills us in on what their plans are for this hurricane baby!

We're back with another episode of Locker Room Dads! What do you do with a sick kid? How do you handle it? Josh and Pat break down both of their daughter's being sick! Josh wants to know how to find some free time with two kids! Pat is learning how to make that happen. Check out what the dads are up to this week while Josh suffers from sadness with the Guardians being eliminated from the Postseason!

Locker Room Dads is back with EPISODE 30! New York Giants kicker Graham Gano joins the dads this week alongside fan-favorite Mason Crosby! With everyone on a single episode, this has to be the most kids between all of us. Graham is just like Mason, having 5 kids of his own including a set of twins! Learn how to balance everything from home and the road. Graham discusses living away from home for a season and even more different than most, living in a hotel for the season! Graham breaks down coaching his sons in sports and Mason knows about it all too well! If you have multiple kids, this is the episode for you! Don't miss out on this brand new episode!

We're back with Pat and Josh for episode 29! Pat is fresh off of locking up NFC Special Teams Player of the Week! AND HIS JERSEY IS FOR SALE!!! The dads have been busy, but we're back with some great content. From getting into being a new dad of two to Jewish weddings, this episode is one for the ages! Would you donate your sperm or eggs? What about freeze them? Pat and Josh break down a vasectomy as Josh gears up for one... The update on being a dad to a new student is something Josh is trying to figure out! Are you ready to send your kids to school? This episode has it all and you won't want to miss out!!! We even have a fun update for everyone at the end!

Locker Room Dads is back with another great guest as we are joined by Green Bay Packers safety and dad of two, Adrian Amos! From the ins and outs of parenting and finding the best place for your kids, we've got you covered this week. Adrian talks about finding focus in an NFL season with a family and finding ways to stay connected. How can you find comfort in all the stress of being a parent? Were you prepared when you left the hospital? It's ok to be nervous, you just want to have a great support system in place. The grind never stops for Adrian and he hopes his kids stay just as hungry as he was. We talk about the will to teach your kids to work hard and be grateful for things in life. Hard work and humility is a big thing in the Amos household! Pat and Adrian are gearing up for their first game this weekend, but more importantly they're both looking after their little ones any chance they get off the field!

We're back with a new episode this week and it's a fun one! We're joined by a man who represents Nashville Soccer Club AND the United States! Two-time MLS Defender of the Year and dad of one Walker Zimmerman joins Locker Room Dads this week! The accolades keep piling up for Walker, but he's just at the start of his fatherhood experience! Not only are we joined by Walker, but Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby is here to co-host with Josh and Pat! Walker is just over a year into his dadhood career and Mason is here to bring some of his own advice with five kids at home. From travel to keeping the kids entertained, we're here with the great advice! Are you prepared for the next steps in life? How do you even know you're ready to be a dad? Pat, Josh, Mason, and Walker tell their stories this week on Locker Room Dads! Don't forget to cheer on Walker Zimmerman as he represents the United States at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar later this year!

After a quick little break, Locker Room Dads is back! This week is all about catching up with Pat and Josh! There are big life changes happening for both the dads and we're here to break it all down. Pat is currently prepping for the season with training camp, but he's got a baby due any day now! Balancing his career and an incoming baby is all about planning. Is the go bag ready for game day? Josh breaks down his thoughts on putting his daughter in school! Are other parents prepared? How can you be prepared? Josh isn't sure but he's here to walk us through everything. Push presents? Baby moons? Go bags? What the heck are all of these? Find out from the dads this week! After getting caught up on everything, get ready for some more great episodes from your favorite podcast, Locker Room Dads!

Locker Room Dads is joined by new Los Angeles Chargers linebacker and new dad Khalil Mack! The Mack household has been through some changes with Khalil Jr. joining the world AND a move across the country to California. Find out how Khalil is balancing his new dadhood! What car are you taking when you have to get to the delivery room? Turns out a Rolls-Royce might be lower on the list if you're worried about the seats! How do you get your kid calmed down mid-travel? Khalil brings some hard-hitting dad tips this week! Finding out your kid knows more than you think can always be eye-opening! Find out how Khalil learned his son was might have already outsmarted him! You aren't going to want to miss this heavy-hitting episode from one of the NFL's best!

Current New Orleans Saints kicker and new dad Wil Lutz joins us this week! Wil is here to help prep all you new parents for the delivery room and get you out the doors with confidence! Find out what to bring for your partner to get them comfortable. What's the next step when you walk out of the hospital? Is your car seat ready? We've got some suggestions! There are some things Wil can't wait to teach his boy, what's on your list? Looking for parenting tips and advice outside of Locker Room Dads? Find out what Wil is checking in on for new tips! Be sure to tune in for a great episode this week with Wil Lutz!

Our guest this week is an American professional basketball player busy playing overseas! Kwan Cheatham Jr. played for Akron University before turning pro and heading overseas to chase his dream! He is also the tallest person to come on Locker Room Dads!!! This episode goes out to all the dads out there having to travel abroad for work and bringing the family with them. How hard is it to figure out the balance abroad as opposed to home? Learn about the international experience for the whole family! Getting your car seat installed can be tough, are you prepared for your car seat experience? Get some great tips this week and learn about the international lifestyle from this dad with plenty of experience!

Locker Room Dads is joined by new dad and Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mitch Trubisky this week! Outside of signing with a new team this season, Mitch is fresh off of becoming a new dad! How do you prepare to become a dad for the first time? We're talking C-sections this week! Not everyone knows what to expect and we're here to get you ready! Did you have a playlist for the delivery room? What's the first song you want your child to hear when they're born? Mitch tells us what he's most excited to teach his son as he grows up! The top Locker Room Dads suggestions for gadgets come out at the end from Mitch and it's one we keep hearing! Be sure to tune in this week for a great episode and catch some new dad tips from Mitch Trubisky!

We're joined by the true Tired Dad of them all this week! Jon Gustin/Tired Dad is here to discuss life as a true exhausted parent! Josh is on the road celebrating his birthday this week and working with a malfunctioning microphone! Pat carries the team through this one! You're supporting your children, but how do you find time to support each other? Developing a coffee addiction? Finding ways to stay awake? Jon helps us figure out how to manage everything at once! Getting your kids in to sports can be a tough feat. What if you don't know anything about the sport they like? How can you still be a helpful and supportive parent? How can you manage your children around people you may not know? Managing all the stress can be harder than you think! But it might be easy if you have the right tools! Be sure to join in for a great episode with the Tired Dad and be sure to follow Jon on TikTok and Instagram as well!

Episode 20 is here and it slaps! Los Angeles Chargers kicker Dustin Hopkins joins Locker Room Dads this week! Dustin is bringing the heat this week on Locker Room Dads with tons of great advice for new and experienced dads! You won't want to miss out on all the great knowledge in this episode. Being a dad is all about finding yourself and your family. Dustin breaks down the times he knew everything would be different! Learn about what it's like to be there for a C-section in the delivery room and how to be there for your partner. Minivans? Yep, minivans! Josh talks about the vehicular changes coming to the Brinzo household. Does every dad get this point? Find your next new sleep helper! Dustin and Josh talk about how great the Merlin's Magical Sleepsuit is for helping your new child make it through the night. You won't want to miss out on this extremely informative episode!

Locker Room Dads is excited to have our newest guest on! Green Bay Packers quarterback and professional gamer Kurt Benkert joins us this week! From balancing an extremely busy schedule to finding the rhythm of parenting, we break it down with this extremely talented dad. How stressful was your game day? Pat and Josh envisioned it being like the movies and ended up with the opposite. How did it go for Kurt? Learn some new gadgets and find what can help your parenting skills excel!

Green Bay Packers linebacker Ty Summers joins the dads this week! Walking in to the hospital as two and leaving as three can be exciting and scary at the same time! Ty gets you ready to become a dad this week after being on duty for three months. Ty talks about balancing his relationship from afar while being away for Spring camp and how to still be a great husband and parent. Where do you draw your line on electronics usage? How much is too much? The dads make their recommendation for why you should have a noise machine! Ty and Josh settle their collegiate rivalry quickly! **NOTE: Audio might not sync the best with the video due to an error with our hosting platform**

NFL Safety and Super Bowl LIV winner Jordan Lucas joins the dads this week! We're getting ready for the start of babydom! How do you get your baby names ready? Are gender reveals necessary? Do you need to know? Do you want to know? And does it matter to you what you're having???? Get prepped for dad and family life with a kid as Jordan breaks down his keys for success! It's potty training time with the dads! Get some pointers on how to get ready for the tough times!

Actor, Musician, Influencer, professional ultimate frisbee player, and dad Cody Johns joins Locker Room Dads this week! Trying to find yourself in life can be tough when you wear a lot of hats. How do you find the things that are most important to you? Cody walks us through his busy journey to being a dad! How life changing is the delivery room? From womb to room, it's a crazy experience. Every dad has a great story about delivery day! Every parenting situation is different, but we all walk this journey together. Cody, Pat, and Josh discuss the similarities and differences after leaving the hospital and being on your own as a parent for the first time! Be sure to listen in to this great episode with Cody Johns!

This week we are joined by comedian and military veteran Josh Firestine! While he may not be an athlete now, he did play little league sports growing up! How did your journey from career to dadhood go? Josh talks about his change from the military to stand-up comedy and being a parent. We break down the best pregnancy cravings...Apparently pickles are popular! Did you read the baby manuals? Did you watch the safety videos? Don't worry, you're not alone! What's your most awkward moment as a parent? We break down ours this week. Don't miss out on this funny episode and learn some new parenting tips along the way! *Apologies for the video quality! We had an issue with our hosting platform*

Locker Room Dads is joined by former World Number One golfer Luke Donald this week! From the course to your ears, Luke brings all of his great dad advice. This father of three girls knows what being a girl dad is all about! How does planning a family even work? We learn how to plan ahead and grow a family. Ease your mind on traveling with great travel tips from Luke this week. Whether it's golf or parenting, Luke is here to help guide us through on Locker Room Dads! *Apologies for the video quality! We had an issue with our hosting platform!*

Locker Room Dads is joined by former Pro Bowl WR and return specialist Marc Mariani this week! No topic gets skipped over on this episode. Marc has advice for parents going through tough moments like IVF and premature births, as well as the great moments of kids having success in learning new things! Is the vasectomy your next step? We had to find out how difficult it is after learning more information! Marc has found success after football as both a dad and a real estate agent. Learn how to find success in your career after making a big change or two! Don't miss out on this amazing episode of Locker Room Dads!

Locker Room Dads is joined by PGA Tour golfer Scott Stallings this week! We talk about youth sports and why it's important to not force your kids into a sport they don't want to play. Just because you were good at a sport doesn't mean you kid is in love with it! Traveling for the PGA Tour is a bit different than any other sport. How does Scott manage family life while playing a full season? Scott has known his wife since he was 5 years old! Sometimes you just know! Find out how to balance a busy schedule, make life improvements, and be the best dad you can be on this episode of Locker Room Dads!

Locker Room Dads is excited to host our newest dad! Pro-Bowl Guard Kyle Long joins the guys this week to fill us all in on what being a brand-new dad is like. We've got some tips for him and he's got plenty for us! Kyle walks through getting his wife ready for her game day and how they got prepared. What's it like bringing the new little one home? How prepared are you? We learn what's going on with Kyle and get Josh excited about the sim racing setup in the background!

Locker Room Dads is on the road this week in Green Bay with Pat's new teammate, Green Bay Packers Kicker Mason Crosby! Besides the amazing statistic of kicking for the Packers for over 15 seasons, Mason's more exciting stat is that he is a father of five kids! This is a big deal for us as Mason now leads the kid count by any guest we've had on! Of course there are a lot of questions to ask. How do you entertain them all? How hard is it to travel with them? Do you take every kid to the games? Having five kids can be a challenge, but this veteran dad has so many great bits of advice for anyone wanting multiple kids! Don't miss out on this great episode of Locker Room Dads!

Locker Room Dads is joined by NFL Kicker Cody Parkey this week! How do you get to a baby name? Trial and error? Test run? We talk baby names this week! Get prepped for the delivery room with the guys as they walk you through the delivery room experience. What's your wife's pregnancy craving and are you prepared? Keep an eye on your Amazon cart! Your kids could be adding to a cart of their own! Don't miss out on a great episode this week with Cody Parkey!

This week we are joined by 2-time Super Bowl winner, 2018 Walter Payton Man of the Year, and host of Green Light Podcast, Chris Long! Even after all of his remarkable achievements, his most important achievement is being a dad! We dig deep into social media and the effects it can have on your kids this week. Is it worth it? Can it be avoided? Can you get creative to curb the use of it? Be sure to manage your expectations for your kids, parents can be their biggest role models! Follow Chris Long on Instagram (@laflamablanca95), check out his podcast Green Light, and be sure to follow up on his Waterboys project!

Chicago Bears Long Snapper Pat Scales joins the show this week! This Locker Room Dad fills us in on his winding road to the NFL and becoming a mainstay in Chicago. After finding stability on the field it was time to start a family! Pat shares how to manage when both parents are working parents. New dads will learn how their kids can impress them with every new milestone this week. Golf games might drop when you become a new parent. What's the best toy or gadget to help assist with your kids? This special teams guru brings all the knowledge you'll need to get prepared for dadhood!

Locker Room Dads is on the road this week and chatting with four-time Pro Bowler Johnny Hekker! Balancing the workload is the goal this week. Johnny has great tips about leaving it on the field! Do your kids have to follow up in your footsteps or do you let them choose their own path? Find out how we feel! Fresh off a Super Bowl win, he's got some feelings to share with the kids. Don't miss out on this great episode AND some last minute travel advice!

Former NFL lineman and current podcast genius Ross Tucker joins Locker Room Dads this week! It's the podcast crossover you've been waiting for. Ross is used to talking football on his podcast, but this time he joins us to talk about what it's like to be a dad. Get some insight on what it's like being a girl dad of two, from getting ready for you child's wedding to making sure you put time into your relationships. We touch on so much on what goes into being a girl dad! We even touch on all the great food spreads he gets while broadcasting around the country. Don't forget to follow Ross Tucker's very own podcast, the Ross Tucker Football Podcast! Follow him on social media and check out all the other great podcasts he helps produce!

This week we're joined by professional baseball player and all-around great dad Nick Wittgren! Nick spends a lot of time on the road during the season and all the time he can with his family during the offseason. He's here to help everyone learn how to manage such a busy balance on the road and find time for your spouse too! People say the change from 1 to 2 kids is the hardest, but Nick embraces the change. Learn how to welcome change in your life from this model dad!

Former NFL tight end and country music artist Zach Miller joins Locker Room Dads! He's running a triple coverage post-football with three kids in the house these days. Get to know more about Zach off the field through his music career and the fun he's had being a parent. Do you have a favorite child? Is it possible to have a favorite? Zach breaks it down in this episode of Locker Room Dads!

Detroit Lions DT Nick Williams joins Locker Room Dads with the best advice he has! From the delivery room to the locker room, Nick has words of wisdom for all dads! We've got a great walkthrough on the delivery day for all the soon-to-be dads out there. Learn how to get your kids to take the best nap of their life! How can a grocery run be so obnoxious? Locker Room Dads has everyone in the dadhood community covered, from dads-to-be to verteran dads!

Locker Room Dads starts things off right by welcoming Super Bowl LII MVP Nick Foles to the show! Nick talks about creating the right game plan for parenting, especially when welcoming a second kid to the mix. Find out about what it means to intentionally parent and make the right changes for your life as a dad. Also learn how important it might be to grab that quick cup of coffee before heading to the delivery room! You may think a Super Bowl MVP lives a very different life until you hear how relatable their parenting stories really are!

Pat and Josh are here to tell you a little about themselves and their baby stories! They find themselves as new members of the dadhood community and discuss what being a Coronial parent is like. It's just the start of the parenting journey for the guys!