Same Ish, Different Dad Podcast

This week, we are joined by our former classmate, Dr. Webb Smith. We jump right into Webbs childhood and what set him up to be the man and Father is he is today. We also talk about his journey through a decade of college and he managed a marriage, fatherhood, etc all while getting his doctorate. Webb shares how him and his wife met and their journey through this crazy thing we call life. We also talk about Webbs sons, Carter and Cohen and how he connects with each one on a different level, depending on their respective interests/hobbies. Webb also shares how him and his wife, Courtney have navigated life as parents of a child with special needs including how they shared information with him even at a young age. We end with Webb sharing his one piece of advice he would have for an expectant father, you will definitely want to take his advice and use it in your parenting life! This is a powerful story, I encourage everyone to listen and let us know what you think!

This week, DB and I talk about something most dads will deal with at some point or another, the loss of the family pet and how to break the news to the kids. Also who handles it better, the kids or the parents? We also dive into Trey turning 16 and how to handle the transition from boyhood to manhood, from a fathers perspective. This is a tough one and of course, we dont have all the answers but we are figuring it out day by day! We then get into a throwback, an update on the JonBenet Ramsey case from over 25 years ago what is new there in regards to new DNA technology and how we, as fathers, can empathize with never letting go even over 25 years later.

This week, DB and I sit down and rap about something that we both hold in the highest regard...being a husband. We talk about how we both got there, DB being with his wife for 22 YEARS and me...well I am a 2 time marriage champion so listen to hear more about both of those stories. We also talk about how we think our kids will immolate our behavior with our wives with our spouses and if we are setting the best example and even how we have adjusted our own behavior along the way. We end by talking about co-parenting and how to navigate that journey with one goal in mind.....THE KIDS! DISCLAIMER: we are NOT marriage counselors so what has worked for us (or has not worked) might (or might not) work for you but we still hope you learn something from this one!

This week we are joined by our good friend, Brent Biggs. We start off talking about Brents childhood, his parents, sports career, etc.  Then we dive into how Brent met his wife, Jessica, who had recently adopted THREE kids and how he navigated through going from NO kids to THREE kids at once. Not only with 3 kids, but three kids that had been in and out of several houses and how him and Jessica still handle each childs individual needs.  We end with Brent giving his one piece of advice that he would give an expectant father and it was some really good advice!  This is a very unique and powerful story, I promise you will want to hear this one! 

This week, we are joined by local 92.9 ESPN Radio Host, John Martin.  We talk about his childhood and how it molded him into who he is today including some tough times and the perspective he has gained from those experiences.  We also talk about his time and University of Memphis and how he got started at 92.9 ESPN Memphis as the Midday host with Jason Smith.  Then we dive into the good stuff, how he found out he was going to be dad and what the pregnancy was like as well as his rockstar wife having their child with no epidural!! (what a rockstar) We also get into what fatherhood has been like and what he has learned along the way including how to become selfless as a parent and partner.  We end with what advice John would give an expectant father....

This week, DB and I discuss a topic that has been known the strike fear in the heart of Dads across the globe....bedtime routines. We break down what works for us, what does NOT work for us and what it is like negotiating with a toddler terrorist.  Listen in and give us some feedback on what works for you and even what does not work! Our hope with this episode and with the podcase in general is that you take something from us even if it is what NOT to do! 

This week, we sit down with self made entrepreneur Zack Williams.  We cover it all in this episode including going through the worst life has to offer including divorce, heartache, motorcycle wrecks, bankruptcy, losing jobs, losing companies, etc all the way to where Zack is today.  We also talk about marriage; the struggles, the good, the gutwrenching advice Zack gave his current wife and so much more.  We also talk about how fatherhood has not only changed him but motivated him to be the business man he is today and how he balances that self employed life and his wife and daughter.  WARNING: if you get offended by language, you might want to skip this episode but if you want a great story about perseverance and literally building a life from scratch, this episode is for you!!! 

This week we are joined by Dad of twins, Austin Whipple.  We talk about Austins childhood, how we came up to mold him into the parent he is today.  We also get into the surprise of his life and how he found out that not only was he going to be a father, but a father of twins!  As always, we end with what piece of advice Austin would give to an expecting father. 

This week, we are joined by 5 time AP Sports Writer of the year and local 92.9 ESPN radio show host, Geoff Calkins. We talk about his childhood growing up on a farm with 2 physicians as parents and Geoff being the 8th of 9 children.  We then dive into Geoff being a father of 3 boys, guiding them through life as a single dad and how he balanced travel, covering live sports, writing stories all while being present for them at the same time.  We ended with what advice Geoff would give an expectant father, you will want to hear this!

This week, we dive in with Stephen about how to manage constant change and how he manages the chaos. From moving his young family to coming back to Memphis to 3 kids all spaced 15 months a part, you will be tired just hearing him and Kaylas journey.  We also dive into postpartum, what that looks like and how we, as dads, can help moms along the way. 

In this weeks episode, DB and I talk to fellow Dad Dereck Mayfield about what life is like in his dad world. We talk about what its like to come into a relationship when your new partner has a child already and what its like to not only maintain the relationship with your partner, but also the child.  We also talk about how to balance new careers, your marriage, coaching travel ball and so much more! 

This week we dive with into dad ish with Brad Ratliff, who is an associate minister as well as member of the Bartlett School Board. We talk about his journey from marriage, moving, kids, competitive basketball and how Brad and wife find their rhythm amongst all the chaos.

In our first episode, we introduce Daniel Baugh as the cohost of Same Ish, Different Dad and we dive into what being a dad means to him and how he handles situations like his daughter getting in trouble at school for the first time. We also dive into how Daniel balances starting a new career, making time for his wife, daughter and even himself.

This is the Pilot episode for my new podcast “Same ish, different dad” where we will talk about Dads and how they make their way through life with kids, wives, careers, etc.