"I would be a miserable excuse for a father if not for the mediocre-at-best content on The Dadass Podcast."
-Joe, long time listener

Ep. #105 From Denver to Franklinton: The Junto with Jason Delcamp

We learn about The Junto, Columbus' first independent lifestyle hotel, by General Manager Jason Delcamp who moved with his family from Denver to Columbus. He discusses what to expect with this new community staple in Franklinton, talks all about their roof top bar the Brass Eye (and its historic roots) while Matt realizes this is his dream staycation and Shaun declares his love for poutine.

Ep. #104 A Child's First Phone with Catherine Pearlman, PhD, LCSW

​Catherine Pearlman, PhD, LCSW, founder of The Family Coach and author of First Phone - A child's guide to digital responsibility, safety and etiquette, discusses the impact phones have on our children and families. 

She also talks about digital consent with our children, appropriate screen time and tips for families to consider for the relationship between our children and their phones.

Dr. Pearlman is a licensed clinical social worker who has been helping children and families for more than 25 years.

Ep. #103 Not Everything is Better in Pairs...Part 2

As National Testicular Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close, so does Shaun's cancer story in this final episode in a two part series. He shares about both of his battles with testicular cancer, the impact it had on his life and relationships, along with how he coped through it all.

Ep. #102 Not Everything is Better in Pairs...Part 1

As National Testicular Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close, Shaun shares about both of his battles with testicular cancer. He also tells his story in four parts, pairing each with four bourbons. Hear the first part of his story in this two-part episode.

Ep. #101 Surviving Testicular Cancer: Mike Scherer's Story

Mike Scherer, Co-Founder of Worth the Wait Charity and a testicular cancer survivor discusses his journey of battling cancer, the struggles of starting a family and how the Charity came to be. Worth the Wait's mission is to ease the burden for young adult cancer survivors pursuing parenthood by providing financial support for fertility treatments, adoption and surrogacy.

Ep. #100 Equal Partnering with Kate Mangino

Kate Mangino, Ph.D., author of ⁠Equal Partners⁠, discusses improving gender equality at home and the benefits it has on your relationship with your partner and family. Kate is works with international organizations to promote gender equality and social change. She has written and delivered curricula in over twenty countries related to issues of gender equality.

Ep. #99 What Dadvocating Looks Like in Columbus with Councilmen Shannon Hardin and Rob Dorans

Columbus City Council President Shannon G. Hardin and Council President Pro Tem Rob Dorans, two of the four Dads on Council supporting the Changing Table Accessibility Grant, share their stories behind this initiative. We also discuss breaking stereotypes, supporting our families and empowering us all do to more as it comes to raising children in central Ohio. The grant period ends Friday, March 31.

Ep. #98 Welcome to the DadHouse

Mick Freyermuth and Shannon Carpenter of the DadHouse Podcast stopped by to discuss all things Dadding. Topics range from discussing failure with your kids, potty training tips, dad trips and butterfly migrations and Shannon's book, The Ultimate Stay-At-Home Dad.

Ep. #97 It's Not Just About Things with the Minimalist Mom

Diane Boden, the voice behind the top-rated podcast, the Minimalist Moms and author of Minimalist Moms, discusses how we should think more and do with less. She shares tips on how to declutter our homes and our lives, along with the first place in your house to begin.

Ep. #96 Changing Stations Changed My Life

The week the Changing Station Accessibility Grant (link) went live here in Columbus, Franklin County Auditor Michael Stinziano and Kevin McCain, the two men behind the original 2017 grant tell the story of how it all began and how changing stations changed Kevin's life.

Ep. #95 A Dude, A Dadass and A.Bourbon.Dad Talk Nocino Finished Bourbon

​Wes Clodfelter, also known as A.Bourbon.Dad, and with Watershed Distillery, shares the history of Nocino and teaches the guys about parenting his two boys in nature all while tasting batch #3 of Watershed's Nocino Finished Bourbon. He even shares random gems like the original use of Mountain Dew.

Ep. #94 Coming Up for Air: A November Recap

Cbus Dads Founder and Dadvocate leader, Steve Michalovich helps recap a busy month focused on men's health. Topics range from daily hacks to a healthier day, our need to accept that you can't run on empty and the challenges of giving our max every day, but our deep need to come up for air. There is also big news about the Dadvocate for Change campaign and more announcements to come...

Ep. #93 How's the Weather in Your Head?!?

Brock and Danny, hosts of Home Dad Chat and Board members of the National-At-Home Dad Network, talk about men's mental health. Together the guys discuss isolation for men, normalizing authentic responses, vulnerability isn't a sign of weakness and Danny asks the question, "How's the weather in your head?"

Ep. #92 5 Ways Men Can Take Charge of Their Health

​Rose Grady, FNP-C and Maddie Smith FNP-C, family nurse practitioners, toddler moms and the duo behind Two NP's in a Pod discuss men's health tips. They layout five ways men can take charge of their health including what to ask for in screenings, knowing your risks, family history and more. Just wait until #5 that could actually be the hardest thing for men to do.

Ep. #91 Mental Health...What Men Aren't Talking About

We discuss men’s mental health with Parker Huston, PhD, owner of Central Ohio Pediatric Behavioral Health and pediatric psychologist Rob Dempster, PhD. During our conversation focused on adult men’s mental well-being, we discuss shifting our mindsets on redefining what success looks like, the importance for men to discuss their mental health, our need for an offseason and the four-letter word men need to say more often.

Ep. #90 Recapping Our Time at HomeDadCon 2022

We recently were closing keynote speakers at HomeDadCon in Phoenix with The National At-Home Dad Network. We recap the convention, talk about our favorite takeaways and lament about air conditioning in our hotel room.

Ep. #89 Lessons from the Wilderness and Parenting with Coyote Peterson

We discuss everything from turtles to raising a teenage daughter with Emmy Award-winning host of YouTube’s “Brave Wilderness” channel Coyote Peterson. We also learn what animal has the most paternal qualities, how being a famous Dad plays out at home, along with kids and social media, survival tips of encounters with black bears vs. grizzlies and more. There's even time to hear what Matt and Shaun are most afraid of in the wild.

Ep. #88 All Advice with a Little Spice from the Ohio Whiskey Festival

Matt records live from the Ohio Whiskey Festival at Karrikin Spirits Company back in June with guest host Brock Lusch of the Home Dad Chat, National At-Home Dads Network and Cincinnati Dads Group. Together the two interview attendees like Wes from Watershed Distillery and the man behind a.bourbon.dad on TikTok and Instagram, Jacob Kinglsey who blew up the interwebs with his catch at a Cincinnati Reds game while holding his baby, expectant fathers, a dad who has fostered 20 kids and more.

Ep. #87 Cora, the Moon and the Dads Who Told Her Story

​Alex Clark and Casey Bowers, the creative dad duo behind Cora & the Moon joins us to discuss their children's book. We also chat about raising kids, why it's so hard to make friends as adults and even going down the rabbit hole of watching Marvel movies in order.

Ep. #86 Redefining Divorce and Co-Parenting with Annie Muscato

Leadership educator, social scientist and divorced mom of two awesome kiddos, Annie Muscato talks about her storybook divorce. Annie helps to redefine what divorce looks like as she talks about the difference between being a model over a martyr, the benefits of counseling, toxic positivity, shifting perspective of past, present, future and two things we should tell our kids. This is a must listen to episode for anyone working through a separation or struggling being separated.

Ep. #85 Preparing for Back to School with Dr. Ariana Hoet

Ariana Hoet, PhD, clinical director for On Our Sleeves at Nationwide Children's Hospital and mom discusses how to prepare our children for back to school. We also talk about validating emotions, building empathy and the power of "and." Dr. Hoet works in Pediatric Primary Care where she serves primarily Latino and Somali immigrant children. She is also a clinical assistant professor of Pediatrics in the Department of Pediatric Psychology and Neuropsychology at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and The Ohio State University.

Ep. #84: From Daybreak to Family Time with Adam Hickernell

Professional brewer and Operations Manager for Wolf’s Ridge Brewing and girl Dad, Adam Hickernell talks all things beer, grilling and starting a hot sauce company, Burrito Belly Hot Sauce, with his wife. We taste Daybreak, a nationally recognized coffee vanilla cream ale; AJ's Umbrella Ride, their first foeder-aged golden lager; and Chocolate Dire Gorgon.

Ep. #83: A Nobel Cut with Tony Guilfoy

Founder and Head Distiller at Noble Cut Distillery, Tony Guilfoy talks with us about lawn care, wood working, the history of proofing alcohol and the impact his wife has had on his rise in the craft spirits industry. We taste his peach whiskey, orange cello and vodka...along with his suggestions for the best mixers. Hint: K.I.S.S.

Ep. #82: ​Did We Just Become Best Friends?!? Part Two with Dino Tripodis

Back for the conclusion of our all-access conversation with new best friend, legendary radio personality, comedian and award-winning podcaster Dino Tripodis. He shares stories of parenting, educates us on whiskey and we discuss communication as men.

Ep. #81 Did We Just Become Best Friends?!? A Two Part Conversation with Dino Tripodis

A conversation so good that we left with two episodes and hopefully a new best friend. Legendary radio personality, comedian, award-winning podcast host and all around Dadass, Dino Tripodis talks parenting, whiskey and being an investigator. ​

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