Balancing Dads

Balancing Dads
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A podcast that assumes it's normal for working dads to be present in their kids' lives. We speak to fathers about their work-life balance and what works (and doesn't) with their kids. Hosted by Mike McQuaid, software engineer and dad of two wee boys, and Paul Campbell, a CEO, founder, conference organiser and dad of two wee lads.

  1. 22/07/2020

    Paul and Mike - Sibling Viralry

    Paul and Mike talk coronavirus, working through it, racism and sibling fights. Vito Being an Antiracist by Kim Crayton Mike on Twitter Paul on Twitter

    24 min

  2. 08/04/2020

    Derek Sivers - OxFord Focus

    Paul and Mike talk to Derek Sivers (founder of CD Baby and HostBaby) about outside play, computer games, focus, happiness, John Lennon's parenting and singing. Derek's website Dragonbox Math Apps Steven Universe on Wikipedia Mike on Twitter Paul on Twitter

    1h 1m

  3. 18/03/2020 · BONUS

    Paul and Mike talk Coronavirus

    A between-season, random episode: Paul and Mike talk Coronavirus, being stuck at home and how it could change the way we work. Coronavirus updates - BBC NewsHow to Work From Home With Kids - WirecutterBest Educational Apps and Learning Games for Kids - WirecutterMike on TwitterPaul on Twitter

    26 min

  4. 19/02/2020

    Tom Preston-Werner - Medisins of the Father

    Paul and Mike talk to Tom Preston-Werner (cofounder of Chatterbug and GitHub) about giving your kids medicine, parental leave, screen time, flexible working and avoiding meltdowns. This is the last episode of Season 1; we're going to have a wee break, get some feedback, find some more guests and then we'll be back with Season 2. See you soon! Tom on Twitter Tom's website Mike on Twitter Paul on Twitter

    49 min

  5. 30/01/2020

    Paul and Mike - Axel Rosmeo and Juliat

    No guest this time (we will have one next time)! Paul and Mike talk Dinotrux, dogs singing pirate metal, brushing teeth, meeting other parents and Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's latest book (and Axel's website). Dinotrux on Wikipedia No Grave But The Sea (pirate metal with "dogs singing") on Wikipedia The Smeds and the Smoos on Amazon Cars Electric Toothbrush Axel Scheffler's website Mike on Twitter Paul on Twitter

    34 min

  6. 08/01/2020

    Luke Hefson - Travel Advice from a Prodad Manager

    This time Mike and Paul get advice from with Luke Hefson: Shoreham-based product manager at GitHub about traveling with kids and everyone talks about their New Year's Eves. Luke on Twitter Mike on Twitter Paul on Twitter

    46 min

  7. 06/12/2019

    Alex Lang and Thilo Utke - Paternity Leave(ing Work at 5:30)

    This time Mike and Paul are speaking with Alex Lang and Thilo Utke: Berlin-based founders of Cobot about paternity leave, baby groups, having kids while running a startup, memories and language. Author of "Cribsheet", Emily Oster (Wikipedia)Cobot on TwitterCobot's homepageMike on TwitterPaul on Twitter

    32 min

  8. 28/11/2019

    Paul and Mike - Sick Child(r|m)en

    No guest this time (we expect one next time)! Mike and Paul talk sick kids, balancing them with work, screen time, Scottish, English and Irish healthcare for kids and anticipate schools. Mike on TwitterPaul on Twitter

    28 min
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About

A podcast that assumes it's normal for working dads to be present in their kids' lives. We speak to fathers about their work-life balance and what works (and doesn't) with their kids. Hosted by Mike McQuaid, software engineer and dad of two wee boys, and Paul Campbell, a CEO, founder, conference organiser and dad of two wee lads.

Information

  • Creator
    Balancing Dads
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2020
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Balancing Dads
  • Show Website
    Balancing Dads