Cheer Dads Unfiltered

Cheer Dads Unfiltered

Cheer Dads Unfiltered is a real, raw and hilarious podcast about life as a competitive cheer dad. Hosted by Tom, Geoff and David we break down everything no one warns you about once your kid joins cheer. The long nights, early mornings, gym culture, competitions, money, emotions, wins, losses and the chaos in between. From the stands to the car ride home this show is for parents, families and anyone living the cheer life who wants honest conversations, laughs and a place to feel seen. No filters. No fluff. Just real talk from dads in the thick of it

Episodes

  1. 6D AGO

    Cheer Dads Unfiltered – Episode 8: Through Their Eyes | Our Girls’ First Year in Competitive Cheer

    This episode is a special one. After hearing from our coaches last week, we flip the mic one more time and sit down with the reason this whole journey exists....our daughters. In Episode 8 of Cheer Dads Unfiltered, we talk with Izzy, Everly, and Ruby about their very first season in competitive cheer. From nerves before their first competition, to counting on the mat, to what cheer really feels like through their eyes. This one hits different. After the girls head into practice, the dads jump back on the mic for Part 2: • Our first on-episode Dubby unboxing • Honest reactions (no script, no ad vibes) • Talking comps, expectations, and what feels different heading into Jam Fest • Life as cheer dads learning it in real time This episode is raw, fun, emotional, and exactly what Cheer Dads Unfiltered is all about. Whether you’re a cheer parent, a sports dad, or just figuring it out as you go you’re in the right place. 🎧 Listen, follow, and share with another cheer family. Sponsor: Dubby Energy Use code **CHEERDADSUNFILTERED** for 10% off New episodes every Thursday.

    58 min

  2. FEB 5

    Cheer Dads Unfiltered – Episode 7: Coaches, Comps & Community | Real Talk with Coach Carly & Coeen

    This episode is special. In Episode 7 of Cheer Dads Unfiltered, we sit down with two of our daughters’ coaches, Carly and Coeen, for a real, honest and fun conversation about competitive cheer straight from the coach’s perspective. We kick things off by getting to know them: How they got into cheer Their coaching journeys What it’s really like being on the other side of the mat And yes Coeeen is a World Champion! Taking home a Worlds win in April 2023 (ring included). She had to give us the full Tom Brady/Bill Belichick treatment 😄 From there, the conversation flows into: What coaches actually look for at competitions How scoring really works (and why it can feel confusing as parents) Coaching pressure and supporting young athletes The parent–coach dynamic and how to show up the right way Our girls’ season, their competitions and the growth we’re seeing This episode was recorded live at The Bookish Club in Gilbert, which made the whole thing feel even more like what this show is about! Community, connection, and real conversations. We also surprised Carly and Coeen with custom tumblers from Arizona Engraving Co., because showing appreciation matters. This wasn’t scripted. It wasn’t polished. It was just five people at a coffee shop, laughing, learning, and connecting. If you’re a cheer parent trying to understand the world your athlete is in or a coach who wants parents to truly get it this one’s for you. 📍 Follow us on Instagram & YouTube: @cheerdadsunfiltered 🎧 New episodes drop every Thursday.

    1h 5m

  3. JAN 29

    Cheer Dads Unfiltered – Episode 6: From First Comp Chaos to National Champions (The Aftermath)

    Our first cheer competition was chaos. Nerves, confusion, overstimulation and not knowing what to expect. and then our girls took the floor. In Episode 6 of Cheer Dads Unfiltered, we break down everything that happened after our first ever competition. From walking into the arena completely unsure, to watching our daughters perform under the lights, to hearing the words we never thought we’d hear… national champions!! We talk about the emotions dads don’t expect, how competitive cheer scoring actually works, why trusting the coaches matters and how this weekend changed our girls...and us. We also share how Cheer Dads Unfiltered unexpectedly had a moment inside the cheer community after the competition. This episode is for first-year cheer dads, parents figuring this world out and anyone who’s watched their kid work hard and finally see it pay off. Next up: we sit down with the coaches and continue this competition run in real time

    50 min

  4. JAN 22

    Cheer Dads Unfiltered – Episode 5: The Calm Before the Chaos (First Practice Back + Comp Nerves Are Here)

    Christmas break is over and suddenly competition season is very real. In Episode 5 of Cheer Dads Unfiltered we break down what it felt like walking back into the gym after two weeks off, the nerves the girls didn’t say out loud and the moment we realized this cheer thing just leveled up. We talk about: First practice back vibes (rust vs. locked in) A brand new stunt was introduced two weeks before the competition Trusting the coaches… even when your kid is flying face first The emotional rollercoaster of comp week is creeping in The real costs parents don’t expect (tickets, parking, swag, all of it) Why dads showing up LOUD actually matters and of course… football takes, tailgate plans and dad chaos If you’re a cheer parent heading into your first competition weekend this one’s for you. Next episode? Competition weekend will officially be in the books.

    44 min

  5. JAN 15

    Cheer Dads Unfiltered – Episode 4: Christmas Break, Private Lessons & Gearing Up for Comp Season

    Cheer Dads Unfiltered – Episode 4 In this episode, we hit pause before the chaos. Recorded right after Christmas, Episode 4 is all about reflecting on the first five months of competitive cheer. From August tryouts to the doorstep of competition season. With a rare full week off from practices, we talk through: What Christmas looks like when cheer sneaks into the house anyway How our daughters handled their first real break from cheer Why private lessons quietly make a massive difference The confidence boost that comes from small wins (hello crystal animals 🐾) What cheer has changed for us as dads — presence, perspective, and slowing down How the cheer community (and the dads upstairs 👀) formed naturally over time We also look ahead to what’s coming fast: First competition nerves What comp season is really going to demand from families Our evolving role as cheer dads on competition days And why this next chapter is going to feel very different This episode closes out Chapter One of Cheer Dads Unfiltered.Starting next episode, we’re officially in real-time competition season mode — weekly episodes, raw reactions, wins, losses, and everything in between. If you’re a cheer parent, cheer dad, or just figuring it out as you go, you’re in the right place. 🎧 New episodes drop weekly📍 Recorded at practice, in real life, no filters

    46 min

  6. JAN 8

    Cheer Dads Unfiltered – Episode 3: A Real Week in the Life of a Cheer Dad (Team Mom Cameos 👀)

    What does a real week in the life of a cheer dad actually look like? In Episode 3 of Cheer Dads Unfiltered, we break down the controlled chaos that is competitive cheer. From pre-practice hype, post-practice crash outs and everything that happens in between. We talk about: • What practice nights really feel like for our girls • Tuesday vs Thursday practice energy (very different vibes 👀) • How cheer slowly takes over your house without you realizing it • The time, commitment, and mental load parents don’t expect • Christmas break, Secret Santa surprises, and more cheer dad reality Plus… we had unexpected surprise appearances from our team moms which made this episode even more fun (and more real). If you’re a cheer parent or about to become one this episode will feel VERY familiar. 🎧 New episodes drop every Thursday. 🎥 Watch on YouTube or listen on Spotify. 📲 Follow us for behind-the-scenes clips and updates.

    38 min

  7. JAN 8

    Cheer Dads Unfiltered – Episode 2: The Cheer World Deep Dive (Everything We Wish We Knew)

    Episode 2 is where we really get into it. In this episode of Cheer Dads Unfiltered we break down our first five months in the competitive cheer world. From August 2025 to now and everything we wish someone had warned us about before signing our girls up. We talk through the stuff that surprised us, stressed us out, made us laugh, and completely changed how we view cheer as dads. From the time commitment and hidden costs, to cheer culture, mom vs dad roles, and what competition season is really about. Nothing is off the table. In this episode, we cover:• Competitive cheer vs sideline / high school cheer• The cheer culture nobody explains upfront• Privates, tumbling, choreography & all-team practices• The real costs of cheer (aka Dad Economics)• Mom vs Dad roles at practice & competitions• Coaches, team culture & why it matters• Watching our girls grow through confidence, pressure & adversity• Competition season nerves & expectations• Cheer dad confessions and rookie mistakes This podcast is for dads (and parents) who are new to competitive cheer, already in it, or about to jump in and want real talk without the sugarcoating. New episodes drop every Thursday. 🎧 Subscribe, share with another cheer dad and welcome to the chaos

    53 min

  8. JAN 8

    Cheer Dads Unfiltered – Episode 1: Welcome to Cheer Dads Unfiltered

    Welcome to the very first episode of Cheer Dads Unfiltered. In this episode, Tom, Geoff, and David kick things off by sharing how three regular dads found themselves deep in the world of competitive cheer. The practices, the comps, the chaos, and everything no one warned us about. We talk cheer life, dad life, family dynamics, and what it’s really like standing in the stands every weekend watching our girls chase big dreams. This show is for cheer dads, cheer moms, families, and anyone living the competitive cheer life. Strap in! This is just the beginning.

    49 min
  • 8 Episodes

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Cheer Dads Unfiltered is a real, raw and hilarious podcast about life as a competitive cheer dad. Hosted by Tom, Geoff and David we break down everything no one warns you about once your kid joins cheer. The long nights, early mornings, gym culture, competitions, money, emotions, wins, losses and the chaos in between. From the stands to the car ride home this show is for parents, families and anyone living the cheer life who wants honest conversations, laughs and a place to feel seen. No filters. No fluff. Just real talk from dads in the thick of it

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