The NJ DAD Podcast

Andrew Parise
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The NJ Dad Podcast is where fatherhood meets humor. Join Andrew Parise for honest conversations about parenting, marriage, work, friendships, and the everyday chaos of suburban family life. Some episodes are solo, some feature guests, but they’re all built around one idea: being a better dad doesn’t mean taking yourself too seriously. Whether you’re changing diapers, coaching Little League, navigating date night, or just trying to survive another trip to Costco, you’ll find relatable stories, practical perspective, and plenty of laughs along the way. New episodes every Thursday. 

  1. 1d ago

    IN-SANITATION

    Two garbage pickups a week. Recycling. Cardboard. Breaking down boxes—or apparently deciding you’re above that. And, of course, the all-important Christmas envelope. This week on New Jersey Dad, Andrew gets into one of the unsung pillars of suburban life: sanitation. From the unwritten rules of garbage day to appreciating the people who make sure your house doesn’t stink, it’s an 18-minute trip through one of those mundane parts of adulthood you somehow end up having very strong opinions about. Because at some point, you stop being a kid who takes out the garbage and become a dad who knows the pickup schedule by heart. Navigating suburban fatherhood with a wink and a whiskey. #NewJerseyDad #DadLife #Fatherhood #SuburbanDad #ParentingHumor #NewJersey #GarbageDay #Sanitation

  2. Jul 16

    OUT ON THE TOWN

    When was the last time you had a real night out? In this episode, Andrew talks about why dads need an occasional escape, the guilt that somehow comes with it, and why getting together with friends can actually make you a better husband and father. From planning the night to the inevitable texts home and the next morning’s responsibilities, it’s a funny look at what “going out” means once you’re raising a family. Pour yourself a drink, settle in, and enjoy Episode 43 of the New Jersey Dad Podcast.

  3. Jul 9

    NEW DADS: What Nobody Tells You

    Episode 42: New Dads: What Nobody Tells You  Andrew talks about what it really feels like to become a new dad: the panic, the bad advice, the lack of sleep, the sudden responsibility, and the strange realization that nobody actually knows what they’re doing at first. A funny, honest look at early fatherhood, surviving the newborn stage, and learning how to be useful without pretending to have it all figured out. The New Jersey Dad Podcast with Andrew Parise: navigating suburban fatherhood with a wink and a whiskey.

  4. Jul 2

    INDEPENDENCE DAD

    Finding independence as a dad can be difficult but there are some small bastions of temporary freedom dad's can explore.  Andrew talks about those places and then some on the latest episode of The NJ Dad Podcast. New episodes every Thursday.

  5. Jun 25

    Switching Seats (with Jeff Gorra)

    Welcome back to The Fatherless Cheat Sheet! In today’s episode Andrew is joined once again by longtime friend and founder of Artist Waves, Jeff Gorra! Jeff takes the reigns and interviews Andrew this episode and they talk about being a NJ dad, the importance of baseball in his upbringing, and how your first memories stick with you as an adult. Check Out Artist Waves: https://artistwaves.com/ Follow Jeff: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artist_waves_official/ X: https://x.com/JeffGorra About Jeff: Jeff Gorra is a longtime friend, father of four, and the founder of Artist Waves — a music platform dedicated to spotlighting artists, creativity, and community. Balancing fatherhood with a deep commitment to music, Jeff has built Artist Waves as a passion-driven space that reflects both creative discipline and genuine love for the craft. His perspective sits at the intersection of parenting, art, and the long game of building something meaningful. The Fatherless Cheat Sheet, hosted by Andrew Parise, is about everything you wish a father (or father figure) could have shown you. Growing up without a dad taught Andrew that chasing "what could have been" is never the answer. When you need a hand on your shoulder, a kick in the pants, or some profound life advice, you can find it here. Have questions? Need advice? Email us at fatherlesscheatsheetpodcast@gmail.com. Follow the Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/thefatherlesscheatsheet Produced by Nicole Lyons Productions Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/nicolelyonsproductions/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: www.nicolelyonsproductions.com Art by Briana Raucci Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianaraucci/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  6. Jun 18

    Duality of Dads (with Wade Belair)

    Welcome back to The Fatherless Cheat Sheet! In today’s episode Andrew is joined by early stage investor and entrepreneur, Wade Belair! They talk about the importance of a B.S detector when working with brands, Wade’s coming out stories, and the duality of a tough but loving dad. About Wade: Wade Belair is a New Yorker, educated in Economics and Entrepreneurship and a strategic investor who works with celebrity-talent driven brands, hospitality groups developing nightlife venues in NYC, a distillery and hotel in upstate NY, and more. Wade is launching a fund to help likeminded people from all backgrounds to invest in opportunities sourced by his team. Wade’s been called a connector; putting people together to help them do incredible things is a passion of his. After growing up in a WASPy upbringing struggling with identity, he found the courage to come out. Wade self-describes himself as the ‘gay best friend who gives straight women the best advice on straight men’ because he lived and loved as one earlier in his life. He hopes most of all to lend strength to others to help them to be all of the things that they are. The Fatherless Cheat Sheet, hosted by Andrew Parise, is about everything you wish a father (or father figure) could have shown you. Growing up without a dad taught Andrew that chasing "what could have been" is never the answer. When you need a hand on your shoulder, a kick in the pants, or some profound life advice, you can find it here. Have questions? Need advice? Email us at fatherlesscheatsheetpodcast@gmail.com. Follow the Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/thefatherlesscheatsheet Produced by Nicole Lyons Productions Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/nicolelyonsproductions/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: www.nicolelyonsproductions.com Art by Briana Raucci Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianaraucci/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  7. Jun 11

    Dialing in Your Style (with Justine Kaufman)

    Welcome back to The Fatherless Cheat Sheet! In today’s episode Andrew is joined by business owner and fashion expert Justine Kaufman! They talk about fashion spanning across generations, taking inspiration from your cultural icons, and fashion risks that pay off. Follow Justine: @ninethstory and @thefullyfashioned About Justine: Justine Kaufman is a fashion industry veteran, entrepreneur, and mother of two whose latest business was born from grief, memory, and an unexpected creative spark. After losing her father, she began transforming his vintage ties into handmade phone chains—creating pieces that allowed her to carry a part of him with her every day. Today, what started as a personal project has grown into an accessories brand built around legacy, storytelling, and connection. Alongside her work helping fashion and lifestyle brands grow through wholesale and retail strategy, Justine is exploring how the objects we inherit can help us hold onto the people we miss. Her story is one of reinvention, resilience, and finding new purpose through loss. The Fatherless Cheat Sheet, hosted by Andrew Parise, is about everything you wish a father (or father figure) could have shown you. Growing up without a dad taught Andrew that chasing "what could have been" is never the answer. When you need a hand on your shoulder, a kick in the pants, or some profound life advice, you can find it here. Have questions? Need advice? Email us at fatherlesscheatsheetpodcast@gmail.com. Follow the Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/thefatherlesscheatsheet Produced by Nicole Lyons Productions Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/nicolelyonsproductions/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: www.nicolelyonsproductions.com Art by Briana Raucci Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianaraucci/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  8. Jun 4

    A Coach's Influence (with Steve Teel)

    Welcome back to The Fatherless Cheat Sheet! In today’s episode Andrew welcomes back coach Steve Teel live and in the studio! They talk about the differences of giving advice as a coach versus as a parent, dealing with individual identities in athletes, and using practice as a method to prove yourself. Follow Steve! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steventeel Website: https://www.teelbaseball.com/staff-wyckoff About Steve: Coach Steve Teel is the longtime lead instructor at Teels Baseball & Softball Training Center in Wyckoff, New Jersey. A Bergen County baseball fixture for than two decades, Steve has dedicated his career to developing young athletes through instruction, mentorship, and a deep knowledge of the game. The Fatherless Cheat Sheet, hosted by Andrew Parise, is about everything you wish a father (or father figure) could have shown you. Growing up without a dad taught Andrew that chasing "what could have been" is never the answer. When you need a hand on your shoulder, a kick in the pants, or some profound life advice, you can find it here. Have questions? Need advice? Email us at fatherlesscheatsheetpodcast@gmail.com. Follow the Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/thefatherlesscheatsheet Produced by Nicole Lyons Productions Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/nicolelyonsproductions/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: www.nicolelyonsproductions.com Art by Briana Raucci Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianaraucci/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The NJ Dad Podcast is where fatherhood meets humor. Join Andrew Parise for honest conversations about parenting, marriage, work, friendships, and the everyday chaos of suburban family life. Some episodes are solo, some feature guests, but they’re all built around one idea: being a better dad doesn’t mean taking yourself too seriously. Whether you’re changing diapers, coaching Little League, navigating date night, or just trying to survive another trip to Costco, you’ll find relatable stories, practical perspective, and plenty of laughs along the way. New episodes every Thursday. 

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  • Creator
    Andrew Parise
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    45
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 The NJ DAD Podcast
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