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Fatherhood Episodes

April 13, 2023

From Layoffs to Success: A Conversation with Jon Loomer (The OG of Facebook Ads)

I'm excited to introduce my guest in the newest episode of The Teevee Show Podcast, the OG of Facebook Advertising himself, Jon Loomer! You’ve probably seen his face on Facebook if you’re in the ad space. He’s very good at h…
Guest: Jon Loomer
Jan. 25, 2023

Writing Her Way to Success: Conversation With Sue Anderson

Sue Anderson first came into my world in 2009. She was asked to interview me so I could share my story on the success of our first online business. I was so nervous leading up to that conversation. Hearing anyone call me a s…
Jan. 18, 2023

When a Mexican & Dominican Dads Flex Their Dad Muscles : Conversation with Manny Digital

Sometimes you meet new people by going to school with them or being raised in the same hood. That’s cool. But you know what’s cooler? Having a good friend introduce you someone they are certain you will hit it off with. Some…
Guest: Manny Digital
Aug. 10, 2022

How I Raised Emotionally Intelligent Daughters as a Dad & Without Screwing Them Up

If there is one thing I wish I could give my daughters, it would be the mind map of life’s potholes. I want them to be able to navigate the world a lot better than I did and succeed. We’re parents. We have an advantage. We’v…
Aug. 3, 2022

What Would Daddy Do? | Turning My Kids Into Stoics

I raised my daughters to develop programs. And by "programs," I mean skills and values that I knew would help them become their best selves in the future. The concept of stoicism is one of them. I like to call it the concept…
July 27, 2022

Two Semi-Old Men Movie Review & Rants | Draft Day

Welcome to the first edition of "Two Semi-Old Men Movie Review & Rants." In this podcast episode, I bring on an old friend from the Hood, Armando Tunales. This will be the beginning of a series where we review under-the-rada…
July 20, 2022

The Positivity Clickbait

Have you ever clicked on a “Secrets revealed” video? These stories make us think that no kindness is left in the world anymore. Stories that are branded shocking and jaw-dropping. These are the tales that hold us back from t…
July 13, 2022

A Petty Dad’s Confession: Why I’m Proud of My Smart-ass Kids

I raised my daughters to think on their own. To understand that they are free to express their thoughts. And I’m really proud of that. With respect in mind, doing so does not make them smart-asses. We, as grown adults, shoul…
July 5, 2022

Dad Interviews His Teenage Daughter (Dad Jokes Included)

Every summer since the divorce, I get my daughters for an entire month for summer vacation. I try to give them as many experiences and lessons as possible during that time. This summer vacation is the last legally mandated s…
June 29, 2022

Broke Dad’s Guide to Cheap Yet Educational Games After Divorce

At one point in my life, I had little money to spend. But I still had the responsibility to make sure that my daughters enjoyed their time with me. And that brought out my creative juices. Apart from the need to have fun, th…
June 22, 2022

Biggest Reason Kids Disobey You and Why Pink Elephants Matter

Allow me to share a parenting tip with you. But first, "Don't think of a pink elephant." Humans have this quirk—when we're told not to think about something, we have to think about it to then not think about it. That is why,…
June 8, 2022

Are You Your Kid’s Worst Critic and First Hater?

You can be your kid's first supporter or hater as a dad. Learning to give direct feedback while encouraging our kids is a skill we need to master as dads. We want to make sure they know you see their work and effort. But to …
March 31, 2022

Practicing Safe Debt- How to Teach Kids About Credit, Debt, & FICO

How I Taught My Daughters About Money & to Practice Safe Debt A dad spends a lot of time worried about keeping our kids safe. Having open and candid conversations around money is as vital as conversations about sex. Listen a…
March 29, 2022

Becoming Comfortable with Life's Bloody Reality - A Story for Girl Dads

#Girldad started trending and became cool. But showing up is more than hashtags and feeling good about ourselves. It requires us to grow up and man up. Let's talk about some of the awkward conversations we need to start havi…
March 21, 2022

Daddy Issues

I became acutely aware of what the term "daddy issues" meant as I started dating after my divorce. I had a ton of them. This fact is apparent to anyone who has read my writing for any length of time. The women that I dated h…