Dadical

Seth Stoker
  • 5.0 (10)
  • Parenting

Fatherhood is disappearing. Not because men don't care, but because no one is telling them it's worth fighting for. At Dadical, we believe the most radical thing a man can do in today's world is choose to be a present, intentional, sacrificial father. Not perfect, but committed. Not celebrated by culture, but irreplaceable to the people who matter most. Each episode, Seth sits down with real fathers. Not celebrities, not experts with credentials. Just everyday men who are in it, figuring it out, and raising kids with intention, values, and love. They share their stories honestly, including the wins, the failures, and everything in between. Because the ripple of one good father reaches further than any career, platform, or achievement ever could. This podcast is for the dad who is trying. The man who wants to be. And the culture that desperately needs both.

Episodes

  1. Aug 5

    Dadical Podcast 3: Clayton Bowen

    What does it look like when life hands you fatherhood before you feel ready? For Clayton Bowen it looked like calm. Clayton became a dad at twenty seven in circumstances nobody would have planned. Unexpected pregnancy. COVID lockdown. Doctor visits over FaceTime. A C-section during a global pandemic. Three kids in five years. Career changes, a historic Texas freeze that displaced his family from their home for months, and all of it navigated alongside a partner he had known for less than a year when it all began. And through every single one of those moments Clayton never panicked. Not once. In this conversation Clayton talks about growing up with a dad who knew everyone in his small Texas town and what that taught him about kindness, community, and what it means to show up for people. He shares what it felt like to find out he was going to be a father unexpectedly and why his response in that moment set the tone for everything that followed. And he talks about the one thing that drives everything he does as a dad right now — making sure his kids don't just know they are loved but actually feel it in a way they will carry with them long after he is not in the room. Becoming a father is not a decision that will make your life easier. Clayton's story is proof that sometimes stepping up and making the hard choice is exactly what we need to do to live the life we actually want to live. New episodes every Wednesday. Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts by searching Dadical or visit dadicalpodcast.com

  2. Jul 22

    Dadical Podcast Episode 2: Dave Cameron

    Here you go: What if fixing your kids weaknesses is the wrong strategy as a dad? Dave Cameron spent his career leading consumer segmentation for the Nielsen Company and teaching predictive analytics at the University of Chicago. He applies that same analytical thinking to fatherhood, and the results might surprise you. Dave grew up in a blue collar neighborhood outside Detroit where most of the men on his block worked for Ford Motor Company. He didn't fit in. His dad recognized that early and made a decision that changed everything. In this conversation Dave shares how that experience shaped the way he raised his own two kids. A son who walked away from a 3.7 GPA and a 95th percentile ACT score to pursue a full time acting career. A daughter who took a four mile walk with her dad during COVID to work through one of the hardest seasons of her life. Both of them turned out to be self reliant, hardworking adults with a strong sense of who they are. Dave also opens up about a moment he would give anything to have back, losing his temper with his son over a lie and what it cost him in trust, and what it actually took to earn it back. This is a conversation about recognizing your kids strengths, playing into them instead of fixing their weaknesses, teaching work ethic without lecturing, and staying present even when life is pulling you in every direction. New episodes every Wednesday. Subscribe so you never miss a conversation. dadicalpodcast.com

  3. Jul 1

    Dadical Episode 1. Michael Lamb

    What does it actually mean to be a father? Not just to show up, but to show up with intention? In the inaugural episode of Dadical, host Seth Stoker sits down with Mike Lamb, a father of four and soon-to-be retiree from San Antonio, Texas, for an honest and deeply personal conversation about what fatherhood has taught him over the last three decades. Mike opens up about growing up with a complicated relationship with his own father, and how a second father figure, his father-in-law Gary Payne, stepped in at exactly the right moment to teach him about finances, integrity, and what it means to be a man. It is a story about the unexpected places mentorship can come from, and the ripple effect one man's wisdom can have across generations. From keeping Sherrie home to raise their kids, to building a culture of faith and hard work in their household, to navigating the delicate balance of parenting adult children, Mike shares the wins, the regrets, and the lessons he wishes he had learned sooner. And then there is the moment that stopped us both in our tracks. When Mike's daughter Sierra told him she wanted to marry a man who treated her the way he treated her mom, it became clear that the most important thing a father can do for his children has nothing to do with money, career, or achievement. It has everything to do with how he loves their mother. This is a conversation about legacy, intentionality, and what it looks like to father with purpose. Whether you are a brand new dad or your kids are already grown, there is something in this episode for you. Subscribe to Dadical and join the conversation at dadicalpodcast.com

  • 3 Episodes

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About

Fatherhood is disappearing. Not because men don't care, but because no one is telling them it's worth fighting for. At Dadical, we believe the most radical thing a man can do in today's world is choose to be a present, intentional, sacrificial father. Not perfect, but committed. Not celebrated by culture, but irreplaceable to the people who matter most. Each episode, Seth sits down with real fathers. Not celebrities, not experts with credentials. Just everyday men who are in it, figuring it out, and raising kids with intention, values, and love. They share their stories honestly, including the wins, the failures, and everything in between. Because the ripple of one good father reaches further than any career, platform, or achievement ever could. This podcast is for the dad who is trying. The man who wants to be. And the culture that desperately needs both.

Information

  • Creator
    Seth Stoker
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Seth Stoker