Episodes

  • Beyond the Fourth Wall: The Power of the Vulnerable Parent

    Beyond the Fourth Wall: The Power of the Vulnerable Parent
    Apr 21 2026
    This episode features a "PowerPod" collaboration between the fellas and the creators of the 3% podcast, Jamie and Blake. The conversation explores radical honesty, specifically the "3% concept"—the practice of sharing the final, shame-filled layer of truth that individuals typically withhold from even their closest friends. The participants discuss the transition from childhood "proximity friendships" to the foundational intentionality required to sustain deep male connections amidst the busyness of fatherhood. Drawing on therapeutic insights within the sources, they examine how children often sacrifice their authenticity for attachment, a pattern contributing to the modern loneliness epidemic. A significant focus is placed on intentional parenting, highlighting the transformative power of a father’s apology. By embracing vulnerability and "killing the fourth wall" of parental perfection, fathers foster genuine connection and freedom within their families. Check out the 3% Podcast: https://threepercentco.com Join us: http://dadville.substack.com Thanks to Our Sponsors! Quince - Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://quince.com/dadville⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! Cove - Check out Cove at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://covesmart.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use code DAD for an additional 10% off your first order! Shopify - Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://shopify.com/dadville Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Ben Rector: The Great Sock Shootout

    Ben Rector: The Great Sock Shootout
    Apr 14 2026
    The fellas are back with our dear friend Ben Rector. It’s a classic dad-session—think driveway-wine-in-camping-chairs vibes. Ben drops some hilarious truth bombs, like his daughter's most accurate description of what he's like. He also breaks down his quest to look less like an accountant with his new robust beard and a legendary sock shootout method to find the perfect pair. But it’s not all oatmeal-sifting rituals and badminton losses. The guys get into the "real" stuff, too. Ben talks about his career shift—choosing depth over scale so he can actually be present for his kids' math homework. It’s a funny, deep, and totally relatable look at suburban fatherhood. Go see Ben (and Jon) on tour: https://www.benrectormusic.com Join us: http://dadville.substack.com Thanks to our Sponsors: Quince - Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://quince.com/dadville⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! Cove - Check out Cove at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://covesmart.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use code DAD for an additional 10% off your first order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • Hypothetical Equestrian Punctuality with McKittrick Simmons

    Hypothetical Equestrian Punctuality with McKittrick Simmons
    Apr 7 2026
    How quickly could you get a horse to downtown Boston? Well, today's guest McKittrick Simmons posed that very question to Dave and it really framed their 20+ friendship in a new way. After meeting his new friend, Jon McLaughlin, McKittrick breaks down the "neutron bomb" of intentional friendship and why "no theologians allowed" Bible studies are the secret to growth. Whether navigating the "beta test" of parenting, escaping the "shadow world," or bearing witness to friends, this deep dive is for you. Join us: http://substack.dadville.com Thanks to our sponsors! Quince - Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://quince.com/dadville⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! Cove - Check out Cove at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://covesmart.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use code DAD for an additional 10% off your first order! Shopify - Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://shopify.com/dadville This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp: Our listeners get 10% off their first month at ⁠⁠⁠http://betterhelp.com/dadville⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 29 mins
  • Andy Roddick: "Federer Ruined My Life for a Decade"

    Andy Roddick: "Federer Ruined My Life for a Decade"
    Mar 31 2026
    This week the fellas join up with former world number one tennis player and US Open champion Andy Roddick to discuss his legendary career and the transition into fatherhood. Jon is very excited! Roddick reflects on holding the world’s fastest serve record, his humorous rivalry with Roger Federer, and the "light" feeling of retiring at age 30. He shares candid stories from the "School of Earth," including traveling the world alone at age twelve and why he believes parents must let their children fall sometimes to build resilience. Roddick offers profound wisdom for sports parents, emphasizing the need to "control the controllables" and sharing Andre Agassi's advice on simplifying the path to excellence. From hosting Saturday Night Live to being the "third best player" on his high school team, Roddick brings his signature wit to a conversation about discipline, legacy, and the "white-knuckling" reality of parenting. Visit Andy Roddick: https://www.youtube.com/@ServedPodcast Join us: http://dadville.substack.com Thanks to our sponsors! Quince - Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://quince.com/dadville⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! Cove - Check out Cove at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://covesmart.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use code DAD for an additional 10% off your first order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Riding the Pine for the Spirit with Jamie Winship

    Riding the Pine for the Spirit with Jamie Winship
    Mar 24 2026
    The fellas talk to Jamie Winship, a former DC police officer and federal agent turned global peacemaker. Winship shares "absolutely bananas" stories, including the time he felt a divine prompt to "de-arrest" a suspect who committed two felonies, leading to a year-long partnership and a miraculous outcome for the man’s family. Then, they explore the Identity Method, which teaches listeners how to distinguish God’s voice from the "radio static" of internal accusations. Winship explains that your true identity is a gift to the world and an "inexhaustible energy source" that remains intact even when professional roles fail. From practical steps for confession and repentance to a preview of his new book, The War of Worldviews, this episode challenges parents to stop "future-tripping" and lead their families with fearless joy Visit Jamie: https://www.identityexchange.com/ Join us: http://dadville.substack.com Thanks to our sponsors! Quince - Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://quince.com/dadville⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! Cove - Check out Cove at ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://covesmart.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use code DAD for an additional 10% off your first order! Shopify - Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://shopify.com/dadville Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • How to Build a Chore Chart with Your Bare Hands

    How to Build a Chore Chart with Your Bare Hands
    Mar 17 2026
    Whether you are currently on spring break or just trying not to be "spring broke," the struggle of dad guilt is a universal experience. The fellas dive into the work-versus-presence conundrum, exploring how early "husband guilt" evolves into a paternal fear of missing out on key milestones. Then, they get honest about the triggers of feeling like a "warm body" while zoning out on soccer scores and the "comparison trap" sparked by other dads’ elaborate chore charts or "Spanish Wednesdays". From using a "brick" to battle phone distraction to the realization that most parenting is "caught, not taught," this conversation offers much-needed grace. Join us: http://dadville.substack.com Thanks to our sponsors! Quince - Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://quince.com/dadville⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! Cove - Check out Cove at ⁠⁠⁠http://covesmart.com⁠⁠⁠ and use code DAD for an additional 10% off your first order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    48 mins
  • Matt Maher: Tacos, Topo Chicos, and "The Talk"

    Matt Maher: Tacos, Topo Chicos, and "The Talk"
    Mar 10 2026
    Buckle up, Dadville, because Matt Maher is in the house, and he’s bringing more than just hit worship songs. Ever wondered what happens when you walk into a college radio station, pretend to be Dave Barnes, and realize mid-song that your XLR cables aren't even plugged in?. Or how to survive "The Talk" with a 10-year-old using only tacos and a very necessary, panicked swig of Topo Chico?. We’re diving into Matt’s Newfoundland roots—where the ocean is actively trying to kill you—and why he spent seven years as a "professional college student". From "Star Wars cantina" radio vibes to the "golden carrot" of the music industry, Matt breaks down why restructuring life around family is the real win. Plus, we tackle the baffling physics of girls' volleyball uniforms and why his daughter is basically a "method actor" for softball. It’s a masterclass in joy, resistance, and the visceral terror of letting go of your kid's bike for the first time. Catch up with Matt: https://mattmahermusic.com/ Join Us: http://dadville.substack.com Thanks to our sponsors! Quince - Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://quince.com/dadville⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! Cove - Check out Cove at ⁠⁠http://covesmart.com⁠⁠ and use code DAD for an additional 10% off your first order! Shopify - Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at ⁠⁠⁠http://shopify.com/dadville Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • Stephen Kellogg: Meeting Your Kids Where They Are At

    Stephen Kellogg: Meeting Your Kids Where They Are At
    Mar 3 2026
    In this episode, the fellas sit down with Stephen Kellogg—singer, songwriter, author, and "professional road dog." He joins the show from a waterless hotel in Indianapolis with a "lumberjack" vibe and a "hot word shower" of career reflections and parenting wisdom. As he approaches his milestone 3,000th show, Stephen reflects on a 28-year career built on connection and relentless hard work. The heart of the conversation explores the "clunky" but beautiful journey of raising four daughters, from navigating their unique personalities to learning that every child requires a tailored version of their father. Visit Stephen: https://www.stephenkellogg.com/ Join us: http://dadville.substack.com Thanks to our Sponsors! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp: Our listeners get 10% off their first month at ⁠⁠http://betterhelp.com/dadville⁠ Quince - Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://quince.com/dadville⁠⁠⁠⁠ 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! Cove - Check out Cove at ⁠http://covesmart.com⁠ and use code DAD for an additional 10% off your first order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 1 min