Dad Up Podcast

Bryan Ward
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Dad Up Podcast

Podcast show for dads about dads being dads. The show features incredible guests ranging from celebrities to pro-athletes to entrepreneurs. On the show we discuss their experiences in parenting and how they have managed raising kids all while being successful in their careers. We not only get into the nuts and bolts on parenting with tips, tools and strategies they have used, but they share personal stories that they have experienced as parents. Each episode is packed with nuggets that you won’t want to miss. Please check it out! You won’t be disappointed. Let’s go Dad Up!

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    Ep. 278 - Overcoming Obstacles | Dr. Sam & Jesse (JL) McCreedy & Bryan Ward

    🎙️ Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. 🟫 Ep. 278 - Overcoming Obstacles | Dr. Sam, Jesse McCreedy & Bryan Ward 👉 Sam McCreedy and Jesse Lawson McCreedy, co-authored (and Jesse illustrated) their children's book Theodore, The Sloth Who Wants to Race, which was recently awarded Mom's Choice Awards (top award-gold) and Creative Child Magazine's 2024 Book of the Year Award.  👉 Jesse (writing as J.L.) first discovered her love for writing (and developed an incurable condition of wanderlust) while growing up in Southeast Asia as a third-culture kid, and is now the author of several books, including the Liberty Frye trilogy (MG/middle grade) and The Orphan of Torundi (YA/young adult). 👉 Her husband, Dr. Sam, practiced veterinary medicine for several years before deciding to help people, too, and returned to medical school and now practices Family Medicine. 👉 In our discussion they both share the meaning about their book, what it represents and what parents and kids told gain from it. 👉 Make sure you check out their links and pick up the book in the links below or in the show notes. Dad Up! 📞 Contact with Bryan Ward: ✅ Dad Up Instagram: https://instagram.com/daduppodcast ✅ Dad Up YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/DadUpPodcast ✅ Dad Up Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dad-up-podcast/id1486764562 ✅ Dad Up LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/Daduptribe 📞 Contact with Sam & Jesse McCreedy: ✅ Jesse (JL) McCreedy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jlmccreedy?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== ✅ Children’s Book Purchase: https://a.co/d/bOwmRP9 ✅ JL McCreedy Website: J.L. McCreedy

    50 min

  2. FEB 9

    Ep. 277 - From Headlines To Home Life | Tom Lamont & Bryan Ward

    🎙️ Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. 🟫 Ep. 277 - From Headlines To Home Life | Tom Lamont & Bryan Ward 👉 Tom Lamont is an award-winning journalist and one of the founding writers for the Guardian’s Long Reads. 👉 He is the interviewer of choice for Adele and Harry Styles, having written in depth about both of these musicians since they first emerged to fame in the 2010s. 👉 He is also an author of the novel Going Home. 👉 In this episode we discuss Jeff’s parenthood journey and just how much he has realized how fast the time goes. 👉 Make sure you follow Tom in the links below. Dad Up! 📞 Contact with Bryan Ward: ✅ Dad Up Instagram: https://instagram.com/daduppodcast ✅ Dad Up YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/DadUpPodcast ✅ Dad Up Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dad-up-podcast/id1486764562 ✅ Dad Up LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/Daduptribe 📞 Contact with Tom Lamont: ✅ Tom Lamont Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tom_lamont_journalist ✅ Tom Lamont Book Sale: https://a.co/d/bVyLApv

    33 min

  3. FEB 2

    Ep. 276 - A Teachers Journey Through Parenthood & Passion | Jeff Cronin & Bryan Ward

    🎙️ Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. 🟫 A Teacher’s Journey Through Parenthood & Passion | Jeff Cronin & Bryan Ward 👉 Jeff Cronin, originally from Minnesota, moved to Los Angeles nearly 20 years ago to pursue a career in acting. 👉 Today, he’s a dedicated dad of two boys and a special education teacher with over 15 years of experience working with kids with special needs. 👉 With a passion for parenting and a focus on providing advice that resonates with other dads, Jeff started Jeff the Baby Dude to review baby products from a dad’s perspective, offering relatable insights and recommendations for fathers navigating the world of parenting. 👉 In this episode we discuss Jeff’s parenthood journey and just how much he has realized how fast the time goes. 👉 Make sure you follow Jeff in the links below. Dad Up! 📞 Contact with Bryan Ward: ✅ Dad Up Instagram: https://instagram.com/daduppodcast ✅ Dad Up YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/DadUpPodcast ✅ Dad Up Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dad-up-podcast/id1486764562 ✅ Dad Up LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/Daduptribe 📞 Contact with Jeff Cronin: ✅ Jeff Cronin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeff_thebabydude ✅ Jeff Cronin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeff.cronin

    51 min

  4. JAN 26

    Ep. 275 - Run The Race Of Parenthood | Pooja Bansal, Lokesh Gupta & Bryan Ward

    🎙️ Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. 🟫 Run The Race Of Parenthood | Pooja Bansal, Lokesh Gupta & Bryan Ward 👉 Pooja Bansal and Lokesh Gupta are the co-founders of Swift Running, a purpose-driven brand revolutionizing the running industry. 👉 Originally from India, the couple moved to the United States in 2010, building successful corporate careers over the past 15 years while nurturing their passion for running. 👉 As avid runners, they experienced firsthand the challenges of finding high-performance running shoes that deliver both comfort and durability at an affordable price. 👉 Their personal journey as runners inspired them to address a glaring gap in the market—offering advanced, high-quality running shoes without the premium price tag. 👉 With a deep commitment to innovation, accessibility, and empowering the running community, Pooja and Lokesh launched Swift Running to help runners of all levels achieve their goals without financial barriers. 👉 Together, they are on a mission to revolutionize the running industry with purpose-driven, performance-focused footwear. 👉Make sure you check out their website at Swift Running | High-Performance Running Shoes or in the show notes. 👉 Also, when you make a purchase, use my discount code DADUPPODCAST for 15% discount. Dad Up! 📞 Contact with Bryan Ward: ✅ Dad Up Instagram: https://instagram.com/daduppodcast ✅ Dad Up YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/DadUpPodcast ✅ Dad Up Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dad-up-podcast/id1486764562 ✅ Dad Up LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/Daduptribe 📞 Contact with Swift Running: ✅ Swift Running Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swiftrunningus ✅ Swift Running Website: Swift Running | High-Performance Running Shoes ✅ Swift Running Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php ✅ Swift Running YouTube: www.youtube.com/@SwiftrunningUS

    45 min

  5. JAN 19

    Ep. 274 - Have You Earned Your Seat? | Mike Davidson and Bryan Ward

    🎙️ Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. 🟫 Have You Earned Your Seat? | Mike Davidson and Bryan Ward 👉 Mike Davidson is married to his best friend Sarah. They have three sons; Cale 12, Noah 10, and Brody 9. 👉 He’s the manager in the car business and after 12 years as a stay at home mom, Sarah recently started a new career as a Med Device Rep for spinal implants. 👉 When his boys are not in school they lifestyle revolves around recreational saltwater fishing. 👉 They rise early, spend the day on the water, usually stop at a sandbar on the way in, clean the boat and our catch later that evening, and then gather in the kitchen to prepare our dinner. 👉 All three boys are great cooks and they’re almost as good at catching fish as their mother. 👉 Mike recently authored and published a book titled Earn Your Seat. 👉 The book came to be when he sat down to write bullet points for success to help a few friends get healthy. 👉 While writing he came to the realization that the info we need to achieve and maintain good health is already available, right at our fingertips. 👉 The difference between success and failure, like most things in our lives, boils down to our mindset and the ability to inspire ourselves to consistently want to do the things that will improve our lives. 👉 Their family motto is “Make it a great day” and we pursue that in all aspects of our lives, one day at a time, in the moment. 👉Make sure you check out Mike’s links in the show notes. Dad Up! 📞 Contact with Bryan Ward: ✅ Dad Up Instagram: https://instagram.com/daduppodcast ✅ Dad Up YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/DadUpPodcast ✅ Dad Up Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dad-up-podcast/id1486764562 ✅ Dad Up LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/Daduptribe 📞 Contact with Mike Davidson: ✅ Mike Davidson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikedavidsonland ✅ Mike Davidson Website: Healthy Mind, Body, & Life - EARN YOUR SEAT ✅ Mike Davidson Book: Earn Your Seat: Shape Your Mind, Body, and Life ✅ Mike Davidson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mike.davidson ✅ Mike Davidson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikedavidsonland

    38 min

  6. JAN 12

    Ep. 273 - Redemption & Resilience | Casey Diaz & Bryan Ward

    🎙️ Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. 🟫 Redemption & Resilience| Casey Diaz and Bryan Ward 👉 Darwin “Casey” Diaz is a former gang leader and growing up on the mean streets of Los Angeles, he was forced to fight for his life. 👉 He was eventually incarcerated as one of the most violent criminals in California. 👉 While in prison, several dudes from two long-established gangs—18th Street and Florencia 13—asked him to become a “shot caller.” 👉 One of the shot callers’ responsibilities was to control the shanks within the prison population—the crude homemade knives used for stabbing another prisoner. 👉 Casey was the one who slept with the shanks—all thirteen of them under his mattress. It would be suicidal not to give him your shank because if you don’t, then he’d have you killed. 👉 Then Casey was transferred to New Folsom State Prison outside Sacramento, California, and placed in solitary confinement because of his “shot caller” status. 👉 Social interactions with other inmates were nonexistent and severely limited with guards. 👉 After a year or so at New Folsom, he heard the guards come by his cell with an announcement: “Church service. Any inmate wanting to go, stand by your gate.” 👉 His life was forever changed in that cell when one day God approached Casey in a miraculous way. 👉 Upon his release from prison, Casey landed a job making signs and today runs his own company, Samiah Signs. 👉 Casey enjoys teaching at church and sharing his story with audiences around the country. 👉 Grateful for a second chance at life, Casey wrote a book called The Shot Caller. 👉 When you read Casey Diaz’s book, you will understand why he knows firsthand how gangs destroy lives and ravage neighborhoods. 👉 Casey was caught up in a destructive lifestyle and was in deep about as deep as you can go. It’s amazing he’s still alive. 👉 Everyone needs to be concerned, especially parents of teens and young children who ask, “What can I do to keep my kids out of gangs?” 👉 Casey says there’s no easy answer, but you can certainly take steps to greatly reduce the odds of one of your children being caught up in a gang. 👉Make sure you check out Casey’s links in the show notes. Dad Up! 📞 Contact with Bryan Ward: ✅ Dad Up Instagram: https://instagram.com/daduppodcast ✅ Dad Up YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/DadUpPodcast ✅ Dad Up Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dad-up-podcast/id1486764562 ✅ Dad Up LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/Daduptribe 📞 Contact with Casey Diaz: ✅ Casey Diaz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/real_casey_diaz_ ✅ Casey Diaz Website & Book Order: https://caseydiaz.net/ ✅ Casey Diaz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/casey.diaz ✅ Casey Diaz LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/casey-diaz-537b848

    40 min

  7. JAN 5

    Ep. 272 - Don’t Bench Yourself | Kent Evans and Bryan Ward

    🎙️ Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. 🟫 Don’t Bench Yourself | Kent Evans and Bryan Ward 👉 Kent Evans is the Executive Director and co-founder of Manhood Journey, a ministry that helps fathers become disciple-makers and mentors build the next generation of godly men. 👉 Manhood Journey is a provider of resources to intentional fathers who want to give their sons a Biblical foundation. 👉 Kent has personally experienced how the guidance of godly men can change the course of a life. 👉 After a twenty-year career as a business leader, he embarked on biblical Fatherhood ministry projects and as a result, has appeared on television, radio, web outlets and podcasts. 👉 Currently, Kent is enjoying the new challenge of plying his skills to help fathers get fully engaged in the process of discipling their sons. 👉 Kent has written several books. His most recent book, Don’t Bench Yourself. 👉 Don’t Bench Yourself by Kent Evans is a motivational and self-help book aimed at encouraging readers to take control of their lives and pursue their goals actively rather than waiting for opportunities to come to them. 👉 Kent uses sports metaphors, particularly from basketball, to illustrate the importance of being proactive and engaged in one’s personal and professional development. 👉 Through anecdotes, practical advice, and actionable strategies, Kent emphasizes the significance of resilience, accountability, and continuous learning. 👉 Don’t Bench Yourself serves as a call to action for individuals to step off the sidelines and fully participate in their journey toward success. Dad Up! 📞 Contact with Bryan Ward: ✅ Dad Up Instagram: https://instagram.com/daduppodcast ✅ Dad Up YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/DadUpPodcast ✅ Dad Up Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dad-up-podcast/id1486764562 ✅ Dad Up LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/Daduptribe 📞 Contact with Kent Evans: ✅ Disability Parenting Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disabilityparenting ✅ Manhood Journey Website: manhoodjourney.org ✅ Manhood Journey LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/manhoodjourney ✅ Manhood Journey Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manhoodjourney ✅ Father On Purpose Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/father-on-purpose-podcast

    45 min

  8. 12/29/2024

    Ep. 271 - Remember What You Are Fighting For | Todd & Kristin Evans and Bryan Ward

    🎙️ Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. 🟫 Remember What You Are Fighting For | Todd & Kristin Evans and Bryan Ward 👉 Dr. Todd and Kristin Evans are celebrating 23 years of marriage and are award-winning authors, national speakers, and special needs parents. 👉 They are passionate about empowering other parents of children with additional needs with the keys to thrive at www.DisabilityParenting.com. 👉 Their new book, How to Build a Thriving Marriage as You Care for Children with Disabilities, was recently released by Baker Books. 👉 “How to Build a Thriving Marriage as You Care for Children with Disabilities" is a guide that focuses on the unique challenges faced by couples raising children with disabilities. 👉 The book emphasizes the importance of communication, understanding, and teamwork between partners. 👉 It offers practical strategies for managing stress, balancing caregiving responsibilities, and maintaining intimacy. 👉 Todd and Kristin share personal stories, expert advice, and exercises to help couples strengthen their relationship while navigating the complexities of parenting. 👉 Overall, it aims to provide support and encouragement for couples to thrive both as partners and as parents. 👉 Todd and Kristin both earned their MA in Christian Educational Ministries at Wheaton College in Illinois and have served together in full-time ministry in church, camping, and retreat settings. 👉 Todd received his PhD from Vanderbilt University’s School of Engineering and currently manages his own business, and Kristin earned her MSW from the University of Tennessee and is a Licensed Master Social Worker experienced in couples, child and family, substance abuse, and crisis counseling. 👉 Check out all their links below or in the show notes! Dad Up! 📞 Contact with Bryan Ward: ✅ Dad Up Instagram: https://instagram.com/daduppodcast ✅ Dad Up YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/DadUpPodcast ✅ Dad Up Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dad-up-podcast/id1486764562 ✅ Dad Up LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/Daduptribe 📞 Contact with Todd and Kristin: ✅ Disability Parenting Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disabilityparenting ✅ Disability Parenting Website: https://www.disabilityparenting.com/ ✅ Disability Parenting Links: https://linktr.ee/disabilityparenting

    53 min
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Podcast show for dads about dads being dads. The show features incredible guests ranging from celebrities to pro-athletes to entrepreneurs. On the show we discuss their experiences in parenting and how they have managed raising kids all while being successful in their careers. We not only get into the nuts and bolts on parenting with tips, tools and strategies they have used, but they share personal stories that they have experienced as parents. Each episode is packed with nuggets that you won’t want to miss. Please check it out! You won’t be disappointed. Let’s go Dad Up!

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  • Creator
    Bryan Ward
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    278
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Bryan Ward
  • Show Website
    Dad Up Podcast

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