The Other Dads Podcast

We're back! Christian and Josh recap the last two months since season one ended including updates on JA/JJ, first Christmas with kids, and segments. We also give a preview for Season 2, coming out in March!

We end season one by calling friends, family members, and guests of the pod to get their feedback. The TOD pick em' challenge is over and one of us will be wearing a diaper. Lastly, we give our final thoughts on this first chapter of fatherhood.

We chat with Expecting Dad Ryan who is one week from induction, and give him our best advice, review his expectations, and put him in a birth simulator. We both have updates on our kids being hungrier than we thought. Lastly, we finish with speed segments.Game of the week: Texans vs. Cowboys 11/18

We sit down with Army Dad John and talk about how fatherhood has been with his 18-month old as he serves our country. Josh went back to college and Christian had first kid free date night. We share stories from two very different interactions with friends' kids. Game of the week: Dolphins vs. Rams 11/11

We sit down with anthropologist and friend of the pod, Dom, to hear how his experience and education has impacted his first months of fatherhood. We recap the week with Halloween and daylight savings. A new segment from Christian, laugh watch update from Josh, and plenty of Dr. Rick.Game of the week: Buccaneers vs. Chiefs 11/4

JA is going through a sleep regression and has an update from the doctor. Christian took a trip to Disney World (not really) and the rides remind him of parenting. We come up with a great commercial idea for acid reflux pills.Game of the week: Dodgers vs. Yankees 10/29

We cover a multitude of topics including watching the baby monitor, peeing in the shower, and a horror movie trailer idea. JJ is rolling over too much and JA has toxic relationship with pacifier. We also introduce two new segments: That's My Kid and Reminiscing.Game of the week: Ravens vs. Buccaneers 10/21

Lady G and Lady A join the pod to discuss the first few months of motherhood and give us feedback on how we're doing. We also put the ladies through a role reversal simulator Christian recaps his long-awaited family getaway.Game of the week: Bills vs. Jets 10/14

We honor JJ hitting three months by drafting our top newborn baby products. Christian discusses his interviews for babysitters. We explore the differences in sound machine noises.Game of the week: Saints vs. Texans 10/7

Josh shares his thoughts on nurseries. Christian has an idea to help parents spend time together. Highs and lows of the week plus a new segment.Game of the week: Titans vs. Dolphins 9/30

We sit down with close friend of the pod and girl dad, Taylor. We discuss adjustments to having two kids, differences between boy and girl babies, and put Taylor through a new simulator. Josh gets redemption feeding JA and Christian has an update on JJ's sleep progress.Game of the week: Commanders vs Bengals 9/23

Maybe we jumped the gun on breakthroughs. Christian debuts his songs to JJ album and Josh has a meltdown. Josh's first what the book said of the week was not helpful.Game of the week: Falcons vs. Eagles 9/16

Christian and JJ both have breakthroughs. Josh's fantasy land is over. Another new segment and we take a stand as a podcast against a parenting strategy.Game of the week: Jets vs. 49ers 9/9

Christian recaps first wedding with JJ. Josh struggles through a night shift. We discuss how every baby is different and introduce a new segment.Game of the week: Florida St. vs. Boston College 9/2

Josh gives an update from Dr's appointment and recaps wedding weekend. Christian goes behind enemy lines after a night shift turns wonky. We discuss pick-em punishment ideas and finish with segments.Game of the week: Patriots vs. Commanders 8/25

Josh gives his lessons learned from week one at home. We discuss feedback from a listener about the illusive connection with babies. Two new segments including Christian's blog and late night google searches.Game of the week: Storm vs Mystics 8/20

In part two of the birth of Josh's child, we recap final thoughts on his labor experience, discuss the first nights postpartum, and hear from Christian for this week's segments.

Josh's child is here! In part one, we walk through their labor and delivery experience which included a natural disaster, broken food code, and the effectiveness of birth plan training.Game of the week: Rangers vs. Red Sox 8/12

Josh talks with his Dad as he prepares for induction day. Christian has his first travel experience with JJ. We learn some new ideas from the books and find out why Josh doesn't hold babies.Game of the week: LLWS Idaho vs Oregon 8/5

Josh has still not had his child and Christian heads back to work. We have our first honesty hour as Christian reflects on first six weeks with JJ. Segments include a trip to the nail spa and a new dad joke.

Dr. Bill and the birth simulator return as Josh approaches labor. The tables have turned on Christian's paternity leave "vacation". Josh also thinks like a man and we try out some new segments.Game of the week: Grizzlies vs. Hornets Summer League Championship 7/22

Lady G makes her podcast debut as Josh gives a recap from his hospital tour. Christian has his first angry Dad moment. We also discuss future parenting tactics and a new bachelor party spin off idea.Game of the week: MLB Home Run Derby 07/15

Christian has an epiphany on breastfeeding and Josh comes back from vacation with some business ideas. We also cover weekly segments, pickle juice, and an interesting game of the week.Game of the week: Charlotte Hornets vs. China 07/07

Josh and Christian talk with one of Lady A's labor and delivery nurses, Zach. He may be the most interesting man in the world. We also catch up on a family vacation, the first week at home with JJ, and weekly segments.Game of the week - Rangers vs. Orioles 06/30

In part two of the birth of Christian's son, we cover postpartum, the first week at home, and weekly segments.

Christian's son is here! In part one, we discuss his 24 hour labor experience supporting Lady A, overeating, and how the golden hour went.Game of the week - Oilers vs. Panthers Game 7 Stanley Cup Finals

Christian is one day away from induction! We practice different scenarios based on his birth plan and get an update from Lady A after their last doctor's appointment. Bonus interview with Christian's dad for Father's day.Game of the week - Yankees and Red Sox 06/16

Christian is less than a week out from his sons birth, and the guys are excited to still be here. We cover birthing class and lessons learned so far with some introduction of recurring segments. Game of the week 06/10 Mavs vs Celtics Game 2 of the Finals

The first episode of The Other Dads podcast - two first-time fathers trying not to screw this up. Join us on our journeys of becoming dads and learn as we learn through failure.Game of the week - Diamondbacks and Giants 06/03