The Just Call Dad Podcast

Sean Patrick | Joe Bush
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**The Just Call Dad Podcast** A podcast by dads, for dads. Just Call Dad exists to help dads become the kind of men their families, teams, and communities can count on. Through honest conversations and practical insights, we explore fatherhood, leadership, mental health, personal growth, coaching, teaching, and the everyday challenges of being present in the lives that matter most. 📖 Sean Patrick's book, Emotional Shoes https://www.amazon.com/Emotional-Shoes-Designed-Compete/dp/B0F7Y95ZNW 📸 Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/justcalldadpodcast

  1. 14 Jul

    66 | Nick DeMarinis 

    66 | Nick DeMarinis  Episode Title: Chasing Greatness Without Losing Yourself | Nick DeMarinis on Fatherhood, Anxiety & Competing with Purpose Episode Description What does it look like to chase excellence without sacrificing what matters most? In this episode of the Just Call Dad Podcast, Coach Sean Patrick sits down with Nicholas DeMarinis (Nicky Buckets)—father of twin boys, corporate executive, Guinness World Record holder, and one of the top Pop-A-Shot competitors in the country. From leading through pressure in the corporate world to competing on ESPN's The Ocho, Nick shares what he's learned about balancing ambition, fatherhood, anxiety, and the importance of having fun along the way. This conversation is a reminder that being a great dad isn't about having all the answers—it's about continuing to grow, asking for help, and showing your kids what it looks like to pursue meaningful things. Why conversations matter more than advice Balancing fatherhood, work, and personal passions The story behind competing in the Pop-A-Shot National Championship Breaking a Guinness World Record Managing anxiety while pursuing excellence Learning to take care of yourself before serving others Why healthy competition makes better dads Showing your kids it's never too late to chase a dream Lessons from failure, pressure, and perseverance Why vulnerability is one of a father's greatest strengths The power of knowing who to call when life gets hard Your identity should start with being a dad—not your career. Excellence and joy can exist together. Anxiety doesn't disappear; you learn how to manage it. Your hobbies matter because your children are watching what brings you life. Small conversations often lead to life-changing relationships. Don't try to carry everything alone. The strongest men know when to ask for help. Nick DeMarinis  LinkedIn: Nicholas DeMarinis Instagram: @nickybucketz  Follow Nick's journey as he competes nationally in Pop-A-Shot, shares life as a dad, and proves you're never too old to chase something fun. If this episode encouraged you, share it with another dad who needs to hear it. Remember: Advice is cheap. Connection changes lives. Because no one dad has all the answers. We just need to know who to call. Call to Action If this conversation meant something to you, send one text or make one phone call today. Someone in your life may need it more than you know. It just takes ONE call. In This EpisodeKey TakeawaysConnect with Today's GuestConnect with Just Call Dad

  2. 5 Jul

    65 | CONNECT

    65 | CONNECT Over the Fourth of July weekend, I found myself in one of those moments that reminds you what really matters. I watched a group of young men—guys I've coached and invested in over the years—playing with my daughters. They weren't just entertaining them. They were protecting them, encouraging them, and caring for them because years ago someone cared enough to invest in them. That's when it hit me. The greatest return on investment isn't money. It's people. As I watched families celebrating Independence Day and millions of people around the world unite around the World Cup, I was reminded that people are wired to belong to something bigger than themselves. We all long for connection, purpose, and community. That's exactly why Just Call Dad exists. Not because we have all the answers. Because no one should have to face life alone. Relationships aren't built in one conversation. They're built through years of showing up. Whether you're raising kids, coaching athletes, leading at work, or simply being present for a friend, every small act of consistency compounds over time. Keep showing up. One of the unexpected gifts of this podcast has been meeting incredible men from around the world. Sometimes those conversations inspire me. Sometimes they tempt me to compare. But comparison steals the very thing connection is supposed to give us. You don't need another dad's life. You need to faithfully live yours. Winning as a father isn't having the biggest house, the best body, or the largest platform. Winning is becoming more present with the people God has already entrusted to you. Whether it's a workout group, a Bible study, a coaching staff, a neighborhood coffee group, or simply a weekly phone call with another dad... Don't consume community. Build it. Encourage someone. Check in. Log the workout. Send the text. Make the call. Those small moments become the foundation for someone's hardest day. This week, reach out to one person you've been meaning to connect with. Not because you need something. Because they matter. A five-minute phone call, a text, or grabbing coffee could become the conversation they didn't know they needed. Someone is always just a call away. "Our effort is the win. The community reminds us we don't have to carry life alone." The vision for Just Call Dad has never been about becoming the biggest podcast. It's about building a network of dads, coaches, teachers, mentors, and everyday men who are willing to answer the phone. If one conversation creates another conversation... If one dad encourages another... If one young man grows into the kind of father someone can call... Then we're building exactly what we set out to build. Because every great dad needs someone to call. Until next week, Coach Sean Patrick Just Call Dad Podcast

  3. 2 Jul

    64 | GATEKEEPERS

    NEWSLETTER: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bUbidfXnwi4hKy_5rdNN3D7vfvXp0ZATvbXhKvEENAg/edit?usp=sharing What if becoming a better dad isn't about having better answers—but knowing who to call? In this episode, Sean reflects on the unexpected conversations the Just Call Dad Podcast has created with world champions, mental health professionals, educators, and everyday dads. Through those experiences, he explores one simple truth: none of us were meant to figure fatherhood—or life—out alone. Sean dives into the psychology of the space between a stimulus and our response, why lived experience is one of our greatest teachers, and how every dad has the opportunity to become a generational gatekeeper for his family. In this episode, you'll hear about: ​Why connection is more valuable than having all the answers​The power of learning from other dads' lived experiences​Becoming a generational gatekeeper for your family​The psychology behind stimulus and response​How conversations can strengthen your mental health without "fixing" everything​Why the first step isn't having a plan—it's knowing who to callIf this episode resonates with you or someone you love, share it with another dad who could use the reminder that he doesn't have to carry everything alone. Resources mentioned: ​Anxiety Recovery – Learn more about Dr. Kelly Ritter's work, anxiety recovery resources, and practical tools for understanding and overcoming anxiety.Remember: You don't have to have all the answers. You just need someone to call.

  4. 24 Jun

    63 | DAD WIN | ft. JC Ingels

    63 | DAD WIN | ft. JC Ingels You Have Permission to Win Most dads are losing a war they don’t even know they’re in. This week, Sean sits down with JC Ingels — F-16 fighter pilot, Air Force Special Warfare veteran, husband, and father — for a raw conversation about what it actually means to stay in the fight when life is coming at you from every direction. JC brings a framework that hits different: Name it. Anchor it. Relock. One step. It’s not just theory — it’s battlefield-tested mental performance that applies directly to dad life, whether you’re flying jets or just trying to keep your patience at the dinner table. In this episode: * Why fatherhood expands your capacity instead of depleting it * The difference between chasing pain and finding purpose in it * How “comfort addiction” is quietly costing you your edge * Why community isn’t a nice-to-have — it’s how you get enduring victory * What it means to be an Honorable Savage JC is the founder of the Honorable Savage brotherhood — a 90-day covenant community built specifically for men of faith who are done losing and ready to win. First 34 days are completely free. 👇 Join the brotherhood here Stay lethal.

  5. 24 Jun

    62 | NEW SEASON | ft. Sean

    62 | NEW SEASON | ft. Sean Four years ago, Sean sat alone in a Tim Hortons atrium at Riverside Hospital — breakfast sandwich, coffee, and a camera pointed at himself — just trying to process. His wife was in a high-risk pregnancy room. His daughter was growth restricted. Nobody was watching. Nobody needed to be. That moment is where the Just Call Dad Podcast was born. This week, Sean gets real about why he's closing one chapter and stepping fully into the next. No guest. No agenda. Just a dad with a coffee, a new *Dad Pace* hat from Slow Dad Run Co, and something he needs to say. In this episode: - Why the work nobody sees is often the most important work you do - What 4 years of building behind the scenes actually looks like - How a NICU waiting room became the birthplace of a podcast - Why you don't have to reach the destination to share your story - What's coming next for Just Call Dad — and why the mission is bigger than ever Eight years into fatherhood. Four years into this podcast. One thing is clear: dad life was never meant to be done alone. This is the reset. New season. Same mission. Let's go. Happy 4th birthday to the little one who started it all — small and mighty.*

  6. 19 May

    61. End of Beginnings

    What happens when a season ends? In this episode of The Just Call Dad Podcast, Coach Sean Patrick reflects on the end of a coaching season, the final daycare drop-off with his daughter, and the emotions that come with realizing life moves faster than we want it to. This episode is about: • grieving small moments before they disappear • leadership through safety and trust • honoring the seasons behind us • preparing for the ones ahead • and learning how to hold on a little longer Because seasons may end… but lessons do not.

  7. 15 May

    60. ON TRACK

    What story are you really telling with your life? In this short coaching episode, Sean Patrick reflects on a moment at a track meet that sparked a deeper question about manhood, identity, and the artificial stories men often chase to impress others. From past versions of ourselves to the pressure of appearing successful, strong, or “cool,” this episode challenges dads and young men to stop building their lives around narratives that were never meant to define them. This conversation is about presence over performance, purpose over perception, and learning how to live a story you’ll actually be proud to tell someday. If no one else was around to hear your story… would you still want to live it? 🎙️ Focus. Train. Build.One dad trying to help other dads lead with intention.

  8. 10 May

    59. Jason Kolaczkowski

    Episode 59 of the Just Call Dad Podcast is one of our most real and powerful conversations yet. We sit down with Jason Kolaczkowski to talk about fatherhood, fear, survival, and what it means to give yourself grace in the middle of life’s hardest moments. After climbing in the Himalayas to teach his sons about endurance and dreaming big, Jason was diagnosed with leukemia — and shortly after, the world shut down during COVID. This episode dives deep into the emotional weight dads carry silently: protecting our kids while trying to hold ourselves together. We talk about anxiety, health scares, mental health, self-forgiveness, and the idea that being a dad is always a work in progress. Jason shares how therapy, journaling, climbing, and eventually writing his book Notions of Grace helped him process fear, guilt, and perspective — while still showing up for his family. If you’re a dad navigating pressure, uncertainty, mental health struggles, or simply trying to become a better man for your family, this conversation will hit home. 🎙️ Topics Include: Fatherhood during crisisLeukemia, COVID, and fear of mortalityMental health and anxiety as dadsSelf-forgiveness and graceWhy vulnerability matters for menRaising resilient kids without fearWriting your story instead of hiding from itThis episode is a reminder that perfection isn’t the goal — progress is. Keep training. Keep building. Keep leading. And don’t forget to pause and praise your progress. Pick up Jason's Book Notions of Grace here: NOTIONS OF GRACE

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**The Just Call Dad Podcast** A podcast by dads, for dads. Just Call Dad exists to help dads become the kind of men their families, teams, and communities can count on. Through honest conversations and practical insights, we explore fatherhood, leadership, mental health, personal growth, coaching, teaching, and the everyday challenges of being present in the lives that matter most. 📖 Sean Patrick's book, Emotional Shoes https://www.amazon.com/Emotional-Shoes-Designed-Compete/dp/B0F7Y95ZNW 📸 Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/justcalldadpodcast

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  • Creator
    Sean Patrick | Joe Bush
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    65
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Sean Patrick | Joe Bush
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    The Just Call Dad Podcast