The Nashville Dads

On this episode we have on Tim Scott.  Tim has a really unique story as a dad.  He fell in love with his wife when she was in America, and then she moved back to Mexico while pregnant with their first child. He spent years working and sending them money to support them as he took care of his sick mother in America.  He then didn't have the money to fly or drive down to see them, so he walked on the road for months to see his newborn.  Tim now lives in Mexico with his family and is expecting a new child, who will be born this month.  Tim goes into detail about his journey, his excitement about his new child, and his appreciation to be around for the little moments.  Tim wrote a book about his experience called Stumbling in the Dark Looking for the Light switch.  You can find it on Amazon if you want to read more about his story.Send us a textSupport the showFollow us on Facebook and Instagram @theimperfectdadspodcast . Look for new episodes of The Imperfect Dads Podcast every Monday.

On this episode we have on Austin Marshall. He works as an artist manager at Starstruck Entertainment, and is married to musician Maggie Rose.We talked about life with a 20 week old, touring with a baby, finding out they were pregnant and Grammy nominated in the same year, getting back to work after having a kid, being excited about nesting, Moms on Call Schedule saving his sanity and the happiness he finds in the little moments of being a dad.I got connected with Austin through Family Alliance in Music, also known as FAM.  The work that FAM does and Austin and Maggie's support of the organization was a big part of this conversation. FAM is an organization providing advocacy, education and financial support to parents and caretakers in the music industry. They want to create an industry where those caring for a family and pursuing a career in the music industry can thrive. You can learn more about FAM at familyallianceinmusic.org or follow them on Instagram at @familyallianceinmusicFAM is committed to creating a music industry where professional success and family well-being coexist. They are thrilled to announce a second $25,000 grant! This grant will support music industry professionals navigating the challenges of family life. A big thanks to the team at EqualizeHer for making this grant possible.  The $25,000 grant will be awarded to an individual seeking assistance in one of the following categories:Fertility Assistance: For those pursuing parenthood through fertility treatments.Needs-Based Grants: For live touring professionals facing financial hardship due to family demands.Family Caregiving Assistance: For those balancing their careers with caring for a loved one.Small Business Benefits: For small music businesses looking to provide employee benefits that support family needs.The application dates are 10/15 - 12/1.  Go to their website or follow their instagram to find the application link and information!Send us a textSupport the showFollow us on Facebook and Instagram @theimperfectdadspodcast . Look for new episodes of The Imperfect Dads Podcast every Monday.

On this episode we have on BJ Barham from the band American AquariumBJ gave lots of stories about growing up and how he was raised and what changes he's making in his parenting style for his daughter.  For example, they give a lot of space for his daughter to express and explain herself and they see her carry that confidence of knowing she's listened to into the classroom and the world.  We talked about how he started to get that respect from his parents in high school and how that changed him.  We also discussed how having your kid travel the world with you teaches them, our mutual love of National Parks, almost completing his goal to see every national park with his family, and life on tour.BJ is a full time musician who is either touring, making albums, spending time with family, or running for political office in Wendell North Carolina.  So BJ, thank you a ton for doing a call with me on one of your off days. Send us a textSupport the showFollow us on Facebook and Instagram @theimperfectdadspodcast . Look for new episodes of The Imperfect Dads Podcast every Monday.

On this episode we have on Terry Clark from the band Carbon Leaf  We talked about baking with kids, meal prepping for his family before going on tour, prepping for a fall tour, kid with technology, encouraging his kids to stop watching people do things and try it themselves, and life in the music business world.  Send us a textSupport the showFollow us on Facebook and Instagram @theimperfectdadspodcast . Look for new episodes of The Imperfect Dads Podcast every Monday.

On this episode we have on Jason hollis. Jason is a visual artist, entrepreneur, music producer, trailblazer, and now the owner of one of Nashville's historic and legendary music venues, formerly known as Douglas Corner, and now The Eighth Room. In this episode we talk about his love of Oasis and the role of rock stars in culture, how he feels about his daughter going to college, his daughter's love of true crime podcast, our love of the music and history of Nashville and wanting to preserve it, owning The Eighth Room, how music connects his family and stories from raising a kid while working in the music industry.Send us a textSupport the showFollow us on Facebook and Instagram @theimperfectdadspodcast . Look for new episodes of The Imperfect Dads Podcast every Monday.

On this episode we have on Jason Pipkin.  Jason is a  Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling who sees clients virtually and in-person in Tennessee!I asked Jason to talk about postpartum depression in men.  But before that I wanted to learn more about his life.  We talked about his time as a touring musician in the Lone Bellow, his decision to go back to school, his experience being a stay at home parent, the struggle to find community when you become a dad, and a lot of discussion on what happens to your identity and mental state when you first become a dad.  If you're interested in talking to Jason for counseling, follow his instagram at gooheartmentalhealthSend us a textSupport the showFollow us on Facebook and Instagram @theimperfectdadspodcast . Look for new episodes of The Imperfect Dads Podcast every Monday.

On this episode we have on musician Chris Broach who you might know from the bands Braid, Sunset, or The Firebird Band.I talked to Chris at the end of the summer.  Chris has 3 kids like I do, and we both were at the end of a summer entertaining 3 kids.   Which if you've ever been the primary parent during the summer for your kid, by the time you get to August it's a whole different world. We talked about trying to manage screen time for your kids, stress of moving when you have kids, simplifying your plans for kids during the summer, how becoming a dad changed him, getting sober,  teaching production, trying to find the energy to be creative at the end of the day, his partnership with his wife, time touring with Braid, making new friends as you get older , and his goal to always be better for his kids.Send us a textSupport the showFollow us on Facebook and Instagram @theimperfectdadspodcast . Look for new episodes of The Imperfect Dads Podcast every Monday.

On this episode we have on Raheem Jarbo, better known as Mega Ran.  We talked about his life as a digital content creator, his experience as a foster parent, the process of adopting his son, the nerves around adopting his son, his love of wrestling and video games, creating music for kids, writing ska songs, and touring.  Make sure to check out his new album Buddy's Magic Treehouse wherever you listen to music!Send us a textSupport the showFollow us on Facebook and Instagram @theimperfectdadspodcast . Look for new episodes of The Imperfect Dads Podcast every Monday.

On this episode we have musician Justin Roberts!  We talked about learning about baseball because his son loves baseball, his experience as an older dad, how he ended up in Chicago, life in Chicago, using experiences with his son in his songs, listening to music on vinyl, some stories behind songs on his new album Brainfreeze and his process for recording music.  Make sure to check out his new album Brainfreeze wherever you find your musicSend us a textSupport the showFollow us on Facebook and Instagram @theimperfectdadspodcast . Look for new episodes of The Imperfect Dads Podcast every Monday.

On this episode we have on musician Devin Shelton who you might know from the band Emery.  We talk about life with 3 kids and how different their personalities are, coming from a big family, taking a break from Emery when he started having kids,  understanding his parents and making changes to his parenting, always having creative ideas in his head, his partnership with his wife while on tour, band life in the van and green rooms, and our love of early 2000s bands.Send us a textSupport the showFollow us on Facebook and Instagram @theimperfectdadspodcast . Look for new episodes of The Imperfect Dads Podcast every Monday.

On this episode we have musician Dave Elkins from the band Mae.  We talked about being a single father, how he prioritizes his daughter, how therapy has helped him, how his dad influenced him as a father, life on tour, writing his first album since becoming a father, co-parenting, and touring the album the Everglow now that it's been out for 20 years.   I appreciate Dave's time for a call, and he was extremely eager to talk about how much he cares about being a dad and how much it's made him reflect and grow as a person.  We jump right into discussing his relationship with his dad and the complexity of it, and I appreciate his vulnerability and honesty. Send us a textSupport the showFollow us on Facebook and Instagram @theimperfectdadspodcast . Look for new episodes of The Imperfect Dads Podcast every Monday.

On this episode we have on Kolton Moore from the band Kolton Moore and the Clever FewWe talked about living in Texas, maintaining a garden when not on tour, his love of hunting and being outside, spending time fishing with his daughter over screen time, his new album A Place that I call home and how fatherhood and maturing influences his music.Make sure to check out his new album A place that I call home when it comes out on September 26Send us a textFollow us on Facebook and Instagram @theimperfectdadspodcast . Look for new episodes of The Imperfect Dads Podcast every Monday.

On this episode we have on musician Ben Nichols, who you may know from his solo career or being the frontman for the band Lucero.We talked about getting married and moving from Tennessee to Ohio, life in a smaller town, how he helps out around the house when not on tour, his journey to becoming a dad, and his step daughter helping him make an album during the pandemic.Send us a textFollow us on Facebook and Instagram @theimperfectdadspodcast . Look for new episodes of The Imperfect Dads Podcast every Monday.

On this episode we have on Brian Wecht from the bands Go Banana Go, Ninja Sex Party and podcast Leighton Night.We talked about Go Banana Go's new album Slippery When Peeled, pretending to charge his daughter rent, his daughter wanting to be in his bands, how he went from being an academic to being in Ninja Sex Party, having a kid in the United Kingdom, and things we both thought were normal growing up and realized weren't.Send us a textFollow us on Facebook and Instagram @theimperfectdadspodcast . Look for new episodes of The Imperfect Dads Podcast every Monday.

On this episode we have on musician and producer Jim Roach from Go Banana Go We talked about being a homebody, having wives that encourage us to get out of the house more, getting comfortable with saying no, his kids getting more into sports, differences between living in California and Tennessee, living away from family, date nights, how he got involved with comedy, making Go Banana Go's new album Slippery When peeled, and how the band energized Jim's creativity.Send us a textFollow us on Facebook and Instagram @theimperfectdadspodcast . Look for new episodes of The Imperfect Dads Podcast every Monday.

On this episode Justin and Devon talk about Justin's decision to leave the podcast.We started this podcast as The Nashville Dads in 2022 after both having new kids in 2021.  We started doing in person interviews in 2023 and went from 2 dads hanging out, to us learning about dad's stories and sharing them. In 2024 Devon moved to Denver and Justin moved to Murfreesboro and had his second child.  This podcast went from an in person podcast to remote.Back in May of 2025 Justin decided to take a break from recording episodes because the combination of work, being a dad, being a husband and trying to hold it all together left him spread too thin.  We decided we'd check back in August and see what we should do moving forward.  Justin informed me that at this point in time he needs to prioritize his family and job and he doesn't have the mental space to do a podcast anymore.  Also with switching to remote interviews, it feels different compared to meeting up in person to record.I plan to keep this podcast going, keeping the name and the focus on curiosity and giving dads a space to talk about their lives.  I don't plan on finding a new co-host because that wouldn't feel right to me. Dad Walks are still happening in Nashville and our friend Evan is doing a great job finding ways to get dads to connect in the Nashville area. This podcast wouldn't exist without Justin.  We wouldn't have known something like this could be possible when we started it.  We wanted to start this because we wanted dads to know they aren't alone and they're worth listening to.  That has always been the goal of this podcast, and Justin leaving the podcast means now I have to call Justin to get a pep talk to keep on doing the episode instead of you guys hearing him say it in the middle of the episode.Justin.  I have no idea if you ever look at the show notes, because I'm pretty sure you don't listen to any of the episodes because you always hated the sound of your own voice.  Thanks for encouraging me to start this journey of a podcast and encouraging me to keep it going.  Best of luck man. I'll keep your seat warm for ya.Send us a textFollow us on Facebook and Instagram @theimperfectdadspodcast . Look for new episodes of The Imperfect Dads Podcast every Monday.

On this episode we have on Clay Garrett from Campfire GentlemanWe talked about his life as a graphic designer, how he started Campfire Gentleman, what  he does to maintain male friendships, learning from his dad, and trying to not make life dramatic because it's hard enough as it is.Send us a textFollow us on Facebook and Instagram @theimperfectdadspodcast . Look for new episodes of The Imperfect Dads Podcast every Monday.

On this episode we have the executive chef of Audrey's in Nashville, Samuel Jett We talked about moving to the suburbs and having community, having too many snacks around the house, needing to lose weight from eating all those snacks, moving a lot when Sam was a kid, moving from Charleston to Nashville, his relationship with Sean Brock, his role as executive chef at Audrey's, his respect for farmers in Nashville, maintaining a garden, memories of his grandparent's garden, challenges of running a restaurant,  how he prioritizes spending time with his daughters on his days off, and how he remembers doing chores and errands with his dad as much as vacations.Send us a textFollow us on Facebook and Instagram @theimperfectdadspodcast . Look for new episodes of The Imperfect Dads Podcast every Monday.

On this episode we have on author Randy LymanThis conversation is a lot of discussion of ego, being in tune with your emotions, talking to younger versions of yourself, shadow work, and Randy's new book the Third Element which discusses a lot of these topics.This  was really fun to have this conversation because I love discussing the energy and inertia of every day life and how you can be more in tune with yourself and understand yourself better. And most importantly, figure out how to show yourself more love and understanding of who you areSend us a textFollow us on Facebook and Instagram @theimperfectdadspodcast . Look for new episodes of The Imperfect Dads Podcast every Monday.

On this episode we have on Val and Blake Hudson with The Family Sleep Coach.We talked about how they had twins and decided to have another kid, why we all prefer an SUV to a minivan, how Val started The Family Sleep Coach, and how much sanity that brought to their life with having little kids and Blake going back to school.Val is a certified sleep consultant.  She offers services for establishing sleep habits for babies up to 12 weeks.  Make sure to go to her website thefamilysleepcoach.com and set up a discovery phone call with her if you're having issues with establishing a sleep rhythm with your baby!Send us a textFollow us on Facebook and Instagram @theimperfectdadspodcast . Look for new episodes of The Imperfect Dads Podcast every Monday.

On this episode we have on Derry deBorja from the 400 Unit.We talked about his life as a step dad, teenagers and smartphones, why he gave up drinking, and about his marriage starting in 2020 and how not being on the road helped his relationships. Send us a textFollow us on Facebook and Instagram @theimperfectdadspodcast . Look for new episodes of The Imperfect Dads Podcast every Monday.

On this episode we have on Josiah Holland!We talk about raising twins, issues with fertility and miscarriages before having the twins, his transition from musician to being a teacher, making sure kids develop their own identity, discussing Richard Rohr and Greg Boyle, and Josiah's belief in humanity.Send us a textFollow us on Facebook and Instagram @theimperfectdadspodcast . Look for new episodes of The Imperfect Dads Podcast every Monday.

On this episode we have on Matt Ragland.  Matt has a YouTube channel, a podcast, and a newsletter focused on productivity and building habits.We talk about being a Florida sports fan, taking his son to a national championship game, getting a bigger car for all his kids, learning all his kids personalities, their move from Nashville to Florida, and figuring out your priorities as a parent.Send us a textFollow us on Facebook and Instagram @theimperfectdadspodcast . Look for new episodes of The Imperfect Dads Podcast every Monday.

In this episode we have on Steve Younes of Surfin' Bird Hot ChickenWe talked about our shared love of comedians, being over the top for the sake of humor, how he started his hot chicken seasoning business, stories of his divorced, his ex wife passing away and getting remarried, and the life he's building for his daughter.Send us a textFollow us on Facebook and Instagram @theimperfectdadspodcast . Look for new episodes of The Imperfect Dads Podcast every Monday.

On this episode we have on Derek Webb.  Derek Webb is a musician you may know from his solo career or his time in Caedmon's Call.We talk about Derek's childhood and time in college, accessibility to music and art, how our kids have so many options for careers, drag queens, emphasizing kindness to your kids, learning how to know yourself and be constantly learning.Derek released Survivor Songs this year and is currently on tour.  Make sure to go to derekwebb.com to find his tour dates and to listen to his music!Send us a textFollow us on Facebook and Instagram @theimperfectdadspodcast . Look for new episodes of The Imperfect Dads Podcast every Monday.

On this episode we have on Brandon Carswell from the podcast WorkTapesWe talk about how he started WorkTapes, a podcast talking to song writers about their writing process, challenges of kids in school during Covid, how he approaches co-parenting, and navigating social media for his sons.Send us a textFollow us on Facebook and Instagram @theimperfectdadspodcast . Look for new episodes of The Imperfect Dads Podcast every Monday.

On this episode we have on Jim Suptic.  Jim Suptic is the lead guitarist for The Get Up Kids and also is the frontman for Blackpool Lights and is the Director of Operations for the non profit Steps of Faith.We talked about our his daughters learning to drive, our first cars, having a daughter going to college and high school next year, stories about what jobs he worked when not touring, how he ended up working with Steps of Faith, and what he's learned about advocating for amputee needs, and his love of British music and Kansas City sports.Send us a textFollow us on Facebook and Instagram @theimperfectdadspodcast . Look for new episodes of The Imperfect Dads Podcast every Monday.

On this episode we have on Robb Laffoon.  Robb hosts the podcasts Emo Kids Anonymous and spends a lot of time on TikTok talking about early 2000s  music.We talked about life with his autistic son, his diva daughter, being a Chargers fan,  how early 2000s music changed our lives, his podcast Emo Kids Anonymous, and Robb shares the story of when he flipped his car and got a DUI and all the thoughts that went through his head.Send us a textFollow us on Facebook and Instagram @theimperfectdadspodcast . Look for new episodes of The Imperfect Dads Podcast every Monday.

On this episode we have on Steve Lamos.  Steve is a professor at Colorado University in Boulder, but is more known for being the drummer in the band American Football.We talked about his time as a professor, the challenges of higher education, what we both valued from our college experience, his kids and screen time, his kids playing music, balancing being a professor parent and musician and how music has inspired us in our lives.Send us a textFollow us on Facebook and Instagram @theimperfectdadspodcast . Look for new episodes of The Imperfect Dads Podcast every Monday.

On this episode we have on author and former LAPD officer Jeff Wenninger.We talked about his life as an older dad, being a single dad, moving from LA back to Ohio, traveling with his son, his time as an officer including working with schools, how he wrote his new book, differences from when he was a kid to current times, and how writing his book made him feel more connected to his parents.Jeff wrote a book about called On Thin Ice where he examines the realities of policing and his suggestions on thoughtful and accountable law enforcement practices.  There's not currently a release date for the book, but you can find out more information if you go to jeffwenninger.com or onthinicebook.com Send us a textFollow us on Facebook and Instagram @theimperfectdadspodcast . Look for new episodes of The Imperfect Dads Podcast every Monday.

On this episode we have on Justin's friends Tyler and Anthony.We talk about Tyler and Justin met, getting a vasectomy, Anthony having 5 kids, Tyler tells his birth story and experience with depression and addictions, the struggle and need to keep male friendships, and exhaustion of going from 1 kid to 2 kids.Send us a textFollow us on Facebook and Instagram @theimperfectdadspodcast . Look for new episodes of The Imperfect Dads Podcast every Monday.

On this episode we have on Nate Feathers who runs the instagram account Dads Don't Babysit.We talk about when he used to work in roofing and how that led to him to Nashville,, being a dad to 6 kids, how he started Dads Don't Babysit, how dads are going above the social expectations of being a dad, raising kids in a digital age, his oldest going off to college, and all the different personalities of his kids.Send us a textFollow us on Facebook and Instagram @theimperfectdadspodcast . Look for new episodes of The Imperfect Dads Podcast every Monday.

On this episode we have on Chad Gamble who plays drums in Jason Isbell's band the 400 unit.  We talked about his daughter going to college, how we both don't use our college degrees, early days of playing with Jason Isbell, being aware of what type of dad you're being, and his life on tour.Send us a textFollow us on Facebook and Instagram @theimperfectdadspodcast . Look for new episodes of The Imperfect Dads Podcast every Monday.

On this episode we have on Will Johnson.  Will Johnson is the lead singer of the bands Centro-matic and South San Gabriel, and has played in the touring bands of Monster of Folk, Overseas and is current in Jason Isbell's touring band the 400 unit.  He is also a painter and author.We talked about managing screen time with your kids, taking the family on hikes, Will shares stories about his own childhood, our mutual love of having a soccer game on in the background on the weekends, the adjustment period when he gets home after being on the road, and the challenge of figuring out how to recharge.  Make sure to check out Will's new album Diamond City wherever you listen to your music.  Send us a textFollow us on Facebook and Instagram @theimperfectdadspodcast . Look for new episodes of The Imperfect Dads Podcast every Monday.

On this episode we have on Evan Alini.  Evan was our first guest ever on the podcast and is a great friend of ours!  He helps us out with The Nashville Dad walks and organizing dad community in Nashville including dad walks.We talk about having a second kid with IVF, his experience with IVF, being an older dad and movement, and all he does with the Nashville Dad Walks Send us a textFollow us on Facebook and Instagram @theimperfectdadspodcast . Look for new episodes of The Imperfect Dads Podcast every Monday.

For this episodes we decided to do something in honor of Fathers' day! This episode is about taking your kids to their first sporting events and making traditions out of it.We have on Bennett Piispanen and father and son Dennis and Tyler Glaser.  Everyone on this call including Justin are Cincinnati reds fans.  Bennett talks about taking his oldest to a reds game and now making it a tradition.  Tyler talks about taking his baby to a reds game this year.  Dennis talks about taking Tyler to a reds game when he was 3 weeks old and how he used season tickets for time to hang out with his sons.  This episode was a lot of fun…but probably even more fun if you're from Cincinnati.  Happy Father's Day everyone!Send us a textFollow us on Facebook and Instagram @theimperfectdadspodcast . Look for new episodes of The Imperfect Dads Podcast every Monday.

On this episode we have on Joel King from the Wild Feathers.We talked about sports and his love of baseball and his son playing baseball, people who say having a dog is similar to having a kid, playing music with his son, reflect on who we were in high school, how we discovered new music when you were a kid, his life on tour, his life as a studio musician, and trying to watch shows with your wife at the end of the day. In the middle of this episode Justin and to cut out because his kid threw up and he went downstairs to help out.  And we wanted to leave that in the episode because it's such a realistic moment of being a dad.  Sometimes you hope you get to hang out with friends and then life happens. And so much of this podcast is about real parenting moments it felt wrong to leave it out!Send us a textFollow us on Facebook and Instagram @theimperfectdadspodcast . Look for new episodes of The Imperfect Dads Podcast every Monday.

On this episode we have on Taylor Burns.  Taylor plays guitar an sings in the Wild FeathersIn this episode we talk about his experience being a step dad, Dallas area sports   , trying to have a kid with IVF, life on tour, our time in high school, and trying to get your teenager to talk to you.Send us a textFollow us on Facebook and Instagram @theimperfectdadspodcast . Look for new episodes of The Imperfect Dads Podcast every Monday.

On this episode we have on Dean Wegner of Authentically American.  Dean is a veteran and runs an apparel company focused on making everything in America.We talked about his time at West Point, his time as a ranger, how that high performance and lack of sleep prepared him to be a dad and an entrepreneur, having young kids while working, and a lot about the apparel industry and his drive to create more jobs in America.Send us a textFollow us on Facebook and Instagram @theimperfectdadspodcast . Look for new episodes of The Imperfect Dads Podcast every Monday.

On this episode we have on Dane Poppin.  Dane plays bass and has played with bands like A Static Lullaby, Dashboard Confessional, Jesse Jane Decker, Caroline Jones, A Day to Remember and is currently on tour with The Fray.We talked about family calendars, going to shows just for the headliners, how he moved to Tennessee, 2 year olds being helping around the house, protecting your kids curious spirit, having a record collection with a little kid, beards and newborns,  and staying connected with his family on tour.  A lot of this conversation was Dane talking about being appreciative and encouraging his son's spirit and being in tune with knowing everything moves quickly when you have kidsSend us a textFollow us on Facebook and Instagram @theimperfectdadspodcast . Look for new episodes of The Imperfect Dads Podcast every Monday.

Hey everyone! May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental health for dads is a subject that comes up in a good majority of our episodes.  When I was editing and listening through episodes I felt like releasing this episode earlier in our rotation for Mental Health Awareness month made a lot of sense.This episode is with Mitchell Osmond of Dad Nation.  Mitchell shares his story about how as a dad and husband he reached a point where he felt like he was living a life he wasn't proud of.  He talked to us about how he changed his habits and routines and how he now coaches dads on how to be more the person they want to be.  In this episode Mitchell talks about the lows he felt when he was at rock bottom, and Justin talks about his struggles with going from 1 kid to 2 kids and all the roles you have to be in fatherhood.  Mitchell also mentions that if you reach out to his company for coaching to make sure to mention that you heard about him on this podcast.We will say over and over again that one of the points of this podcast is to let dads know they aren't alone.  Fatherhood makes you look in the mirror and a lot of us don't like what we see when we do.  We really hope if that's your story, you know you're not alone.  There are lots of other dads just like you trying other figure out how to become the dad they want to be.  And if you feel alone talk to a friend, or send us a message.  Fatherhood can feel very isolating, but you aren't alone.  You're never alone.  And with that said, we hope you enjoy the episode. Send us a textFollow us on Facebook and Instagram @theimperfectdadspodcast . Look for new episodes of The Imperfect Dads Podcast every Monday.

On this episode we have on Dan Layus.  Dan is a musician who creates music under the name Augustana.We talked to Dan about being a dad to 4 kids, having his oldest go to college, how he helps around the house when home, how quiet hotel rooms can seem, the different anxieity of having kids in his 20s versus his 30s, how he feels like a late bloomer, the energy behind his last album, and creativity.When we reached out to Dan we were still under the name The Nashville dads and told him we'd be switching to the imperfect dads.  We talked a bit about creating something under different names and the journey of figuring out what name represents you the best.  Send us a textFollow us on Facebook and Instagram @theimperfectdadspodcast . Look for new episodes of The Imperfect Dads Podcast every Monday.

On this episode we have on Barnabas Piper.  Barnabas is an assistant pastor at Immanuel Church in Nashville.We talked about having uncommon first names, his former life in publishing, his oldest daughter going to college, our college experiences, having a baby in your 40s, hoping your kids actually listen to you, the book Anxious Generation, what childhood we want to give to our kids,  kids eating habits, how he became a pastor, and learning when you need to recharge and take a break.Send us a textFollow us on Facebook and Instagram @theimperfectdadspodcast . Look for new episodes of The Imperfect Dads Podcast every Monday.

On this episode we have on Caleb Lindsey.  Caleb is the owner and head strength coach at Hybrid Strength gym in Murfreesboro Tennessee.We talked about his wife needing multiple eye surgeries when their daughter was born, how much of the early years of a kid you can't predict, how competitive his daughter is and how smart his daughter is.  Justin didn't make the beginning of the call and joined in later. We also talked about Caleb's issues with fertility and about testosterone therapy that he did so they could get pregnant.  Caleb really emphasized how much he knows how he treats his wife and people is how his daughter will think you should treat people, and health overall and what he sees from running a gym. We hope you enjoy the episode!Send us a textFollow us on Facebook and Instagram @theimperfectdadspodcast . Look for new episodes of The Imperfect Dads Podcast every Monday.

On this episode we have on Steve Slovenski with Furniture By Steve.  Steve creates custom built furniture and tables in the Nashville area.  He's the father of 4 children and is a former teacher.We talk about how he went from teaching to carpentry, a lot of talk about gardening, hosting events for the youth group of WayChurch with his wife, his journey of  what feels right to you as a parent, homeschooling, independent  children and all the chaos of having 4 kids.  We hope you enjoy the episode.  Send us a textFollow us on Facebook and Instagram @theimperfectdadspodcast . Look for new episodes of The Imperfect Dads Podcast every Monday.

Send us a textOn this episode we have on Dave Glaser.  Dave lives in Colorado and is an enneagram coach, and podcaster!In this episode we get into some pretty deep topics.  We talk about redefining relationships with your kids when they get older, a lot about male mental health, how the enneagram helps you understand yourself, Dave and Justin share their stories of sobriety, and Justin asks Dave about jiu-jitsu and how it's helped him.   We hope you enjoy the episode!Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @theimperfectdadspodcast . Look for new episodes of The Imperfect Dads Podcast every Monday.

Send us a textOn this episode we have on musician Jedd Hughes.  Jedd was one of the easiest guests to talk to, and was so comfortable sharing every day life moments that I had to remind myself he's a world class guitar player.  Jedd is from Australia and we talked about Australia music scene, the chaos of getting 3 kids to sleep at night, all 3 kids sometimes getting along, recording music at home and switching from parenting to creativity, stress of moving and finding good schools for your kids. And how he recorded his new album Nightshades.  Jedd's new album comes out on May 2nd.  And he will be playing an album release show at 3rd and Lindsley on May 4th at 7 pm presented by Lightning 100.  If you can't make it to the show, catch him on tour with Vince Gill this summer.  We hope you enjoy the episode!Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @theimperfectdadspodcast . Look for new episodes of The Imperfect Dads Podcast every Monday.

Send us a textOn this episode we have on Devin Krotman.  Devin was a huge help for us with taking lead on our Nashville based dad community including organizing walks and hang outs. We talked about  anxiety, how he feels about having a son after having 2 daughters,  his life as a stay at home dad, postpartum male depression, and how he got connected with us.  Devin shares his story of getting laid off from a job while on paternity leave and pivoting to stay at home parent life.  Since recording this episode Devin had his third kid and has stepped back with helping out organize dad community in Nashville. Our friend Evan is helping out with taking lead. We can say enough how much we appreciate Devin's help with community and Evan's help as well!  We hope you enjoy the episode.Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @theimperfectdadspodcast . Look for new episodes of The Imperfect Dads Podcast every Monday.

Send us a textOn this episode we have on Justin with Bible Story Kids.  We talk about how he started Bible Story Kids, his time living in South Africa, how ridiculous we were in our teenage years, his sons getting older, our time in college and his work with non profits.  We hope you enjoy the episode!Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @theimperfectdads . Look for new episodes of The Imperfect Dads Podcast every Monday.

Send us a textWelcome to the first ever interview episode of The Imperfect Dads Podcast!For this episode we have on musician Caleb Crosby.   This episode is a lot of talking about day to day life moments of fatherhood and laughing about them. Caleb and I talked about his son's love of Halloween, expecting their second son this year, being a touring musician and how he stays connected to family,  how he involves his son with daily errands, teaching your kids calming techniques, and how as a dad you eat a lot of cold food.Make sure to catch Caleb this summer when he's on tour with Kelsea Ballerini and we hope you enjoy the episode!Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @theimperfectdads . Look for new episodes of The Imperfect Dads Podcast every Monday.

Send us a textThis is our first episode under our new name! The Imperfect Dads Podcast!In this episode we talk about why we changed our name (Devon and Justin both moved out of Nashville), what we hope to do with the podcast (still share and give space for dads to tell their stories), how we still want to keep Nashville Dad Community going (dad walks and resources) and how we landed on the The Imperfect dads podcast!Thanks for being with us on this journey!Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @theimperfectdads . Look for new episodes of The Imperfect Dads Podcast every Monday.