The Real Dad Podcast

The Real Dad Podcast
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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. 6D AGO

    The Echo of Our Inner Voice: How Parents Shape Children's Self-Talk

    The Real Dad Podcast

    1h 28m

  2. MAR 27

    Growing Pains: Letting Go When They're Ready to Fly

    That moment when your tween doesn't want you hovering nearby during basketball with friends anymore - it's a parenting milestone that catches many dads off guard. The guys dive deep into how children's growing independence challenges us emotionally even as we recognize its importance to their development. From potty training adventures (complete with questionable aim) to first-time babysitting gigs, the dads share candid stories about their kids' journeys toward autonomy. Mark celebrates his...

    54 min

  3. MAR 20

    Patience Unlocked: Finding Your Child's Why

    What happens when we stop immediately saying "no" to our kids and instead take a moment to understand the reasoning behind their choices? This episode dives deep into a parenting approach that might revolutionize how your children develop decision-making confidence. The dads share a revealing story about a snowy day boot selection that sparked an important realization: constantly meeting children with "no" teaches them their decision-making abilities are flawed. This pattern often follows th...

    1h 14m

  4. MAR 13

    The "Art" of Parenting, Why Your Child isn't a Blank Slate

    The age-old debate of nature versus nurture takes center stage as we explore Dr. Russell Barkley's fascinating perspective that children arrive in this world with over 400 psychological traits waiting to emerge—traits completely independent of parental influence. This revelation challenges the modern parenting culture that places enormous guilt on parents who believe they must engineer perfect outcomes. "Your child is not a blank slate on which you get to write," Barkley reminds us. "You are...

    41 min

  5. MAR 6

    Parenting & Wedding Planning, the Art of Keeping Your Sanity

    Parenting doesn’t just change your life—it changes who you are. This week, we break down the biggest ways fatherhood shifts relationships, from communication struggles to learning how to actually support your partner (instead of just thinking you’re helping). We also tackle the challenges of balancing marriage, work, and kids, plus the unexpected ways our wives and children have shaped us. And if you’re planning a wedding while raising kids… good luck, Mark’s got some cautionary tales.

    1h 12m

  6. FEB 27

    What to Expect When You're Expecting with Mike Holmes Jr.

    Very Special Guest Mike Holmes Jr. joins the party via shaky satellite uplink and it's Holmes on the Homies of the Dad Den! Birth Stories! Relationship Advice! Being parented by a famous dad! All right here, right now, on The Real Dad Podcast!

    1h 10m

  7. FEB 20

    LEARNING to PARENT while DEFINING your ROLE as a DAD

    The Real Dad Podcast

    1h 24m

  8. 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
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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
      145
    • Rating
      Explicit
    • Copyright
      © 2025 The Real Dad Podcast
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