The Real Dad Podcast

The Real Dad Podcast
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The Real Dad Podcast

Welcome to "The Real Dad Podcast," the hilarious and heartfelt podcast that dives into the ups and downs of fatherhood. Join HGTV Personalities Dave Kenny and Joey Fletchler, alongside their two best friends, Brian and Mark, as they share their candid and vulnerable experiences as dads. Each week, these four fathers cover a wide range of "Dad" related topics, from the joys of watching your child grow up to the challenges of balancing work and family life. With their unique blend of humor and authenticity, Dave, Joey, Brian, and Mark provide a refreshing perspective on what it means to be a dad in today's world. Tune in for the laughs, stay for the heartfelt conversations about the struggles and triumphs of parenting. Whether you're a seasoned dad or a soon-to-be father, "The Real Dad Podcast" is the perfect place to connect with other dads and get the support you need. Join us on this journey of fatherhood, and subscribe to "The Real Dad Podcast" today!

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    Figuring Out How To Parent, While Deciding What Type of Dad You Want To Be

    The Dad Den is joined by self-proclaimed #1 fan Brent Walker this week to chat about what roles each parent brings to the dynamic and whether it’s better to have compatible or conflicting traits. Does every good cop need a bad cop? Every wrestler need a heel? Every Timon need a Pumbaa? They also discover the prognostic pregnancy powers of peanut butter.

    1h 24m

  2. FEB 13

    Are Kids Only Good When They're Compliant?

    We're just regular Dads without super powers; four guys who get colds when it's cold out and don't know the exact words for what the surface around a pool is called, so sometimes it drives us a little nuts when the kids JUST WON'T LISTEN!

    54 min
  3. How Dads Deal With Grief

    FEB 6

    How Dads Deal With Grief

    The dads wrestle with growing up and growing old: Joey's therapist helps him process grief, Dave's son gets his babysitting certification and Mark struggles with basic vocabulary.

    56 min

  4. JAN 30

    Is Loving My Kids Too Much Making Them Weak?

    The Dads check in with some podcast heavy-hitters (via Dave's data plan) to discuss growing out of lay-downs, tracking cellphones, and how our boomer parents (tried to) show their love. But does any of it even matter if your Numerology is wrong and your kid is meant to be your sworn enemy?

    51 min

  5. JAN 23

    How Can We Raise Our Kids To Be The Best Versions of Themselves?

    Brolaw Brother-in-law Ian joins the Dads (minus Mark) to talk kids with unique brains, how growing up has changed, and how to run your family like an all star sales team!

    1h 19m

  6. JAN 17

    Parenting: It's All About Picking Your Battles

    As Winston Churchill once said: "Never give in—never, never, never, never..." But did he ever have to drag his four year old, kicking and screaming to get a hair cut?

    1h 3m

  7. JAN 9

    Unlocking New Dad Levels

    What are you saving up your fatherly experience points for? Are you going to be a Car Dad and learn how make that HEMI purr? How about a BBQ Dad so you can master the fine art of smoking a sausage? Or perhaps, you just want to be able to do a Rubix Cube real good...

    50 min

  8. 2024-12-26

    My Kids Are Pushing Their Boundaries...

    It's good that our kids aren't scared of the adults anymore, right? Right?... RIGHT!?

    52 min
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About

Welcome to "The Real Dad Podcast," the hilarious and heartfelt podcast that dives into the ups and downs of fatherhood. Join HGTV Personalities Dave Kenny and Joey Fletchler, alongside their two best friends, Brian and Mark, as they share their candid and vulnerable experiences as dads. Each week, these four fathers cover a wide range of "Dad" related topics, from the joys of watching your child grow up to the challenges of balancing work and family life. With their unique blend of humor and authenticity, Dave, Joey, Brian, and Mark provide a refreshing perspective on what it means to be a dad in today's world. Tune in for the laughs, stay for the heartfelt conversations about the struggles and triumphs of parenting. Whether you're a seasoned dad or a soon-to-be father, "The Real Dad Podcast" is the perfect place to connect with other dads and get the support you need. Join us on this journey of fatherhood, and subscribe to "The Real Dad Podcast" today!

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  • Creator
    The Real Dad Podcast
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    139
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 The Real Dad Podcast
  • Show Website
    The Real Dad Podcast

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