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Clayton Fletcher is a standup comedian who has performed all over the world, but his favorite routine of all is his bedtime routine with his daughter. Clayton discusses juggling comedy, parenthood, professional poker and his new book published by HarperCollins, The ROI of LOL available now.

Episode Breakdown:

3:23 - Getting into Entertainment

5:48 - Where He Was In His Career When He Became a Dad

7:50 - How Fatherhood Impacted His Perspective and Approach

11:33 - The ROI of LOL

16:45 - How Being a Comedian Helps Transition to Parenthood

19:20 - On Being a Professional Poker Player

24:05 - DadLibs

26:25 - Rapid Father Questions

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The ROI of LOL: https://roilol.com/

Joel Willis is the former Editor in Chief of the popular social media parenting brand, The Dad and co-author of the recently released book, Dad Law. He's also a loving father of two who enjoys working from home and is looking forward to dressing up and attending the next Taylor Swift concert with his daughter.

Episode Breakdown:
1:46 - Little Bites
6:05 - Getting Into What Your Kids Are Into
7:40 - Early Career At GE
9:56 - Launching of The Dad
11:42 - Work/Life Balance
14:00 - Creating Dad Content
15:47- Assembling A Creative Team
18:32 - The Dad's Growth
23:25 - Dad Law
26:40 - Dad Libs
30:50 - Rapid Father Questions
37:00 - Dad Advice

Follow Joel on Social:
@thejoelwillis
@TheJoelWillis
https://www.tiktok.com/@thejoelwillis

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Eli Lebowicz is a stand up comedian and most importantly a loving father of two. After balancing fatherhood, comedy and a full-time day job, Eli has announced he's diving full time into comedy (and still being a Dad).

Episode Breakdown:
1:47 - Going Into Stand Up Full Time
2:44 - Balancing Parenting With Stand Up
6:15 - On Keeping Kosher
9:42 - How Being A Dad Influences His Comedy
15:20 - Balancing Parenthood With Finding Time To Be Creative
20:25 - Different Jewish Experiences
23:45 - Family Planning
31:35 - Funny Things His Kids Say To Him
34:33- Would You Rather? [Rapid Father Questions]
40:25- What Ages Are The Easiest/Toughest With Toddlers
46:50 - What Gives Him The Most Pride in Being a Dad

Follow Eli on social media:
@EliLebowicz: https://twitter.com/EliLebowicz
@elicomedyagram: https://www.instagram.com/elicomedyagram/?hl=en

For bookings and upcoming shows:
http://www.elicomedy.com/
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Joe Caporoso is the President of sports and entertainment media company Team Whistle and founder of Turn on the Jets, where he hosts the Badlands Patreon podcast. But most importantly, Joe is a father of two boys who tries to keep the cursing to a minimum when watching the Jets with his kids and prefers changing diapers over assembling toys.

Episode Breakdown
2:14 - Getting Extra Time at Home During the Pandemic
3:41 - Working From Home vs The Office
5:29 - Turn On The Jets + Becoming A Jets Fan
8:32 - Coaching His Kids Teams
10:40 - Working at Whistle
12:05 - How He Initially Adjusted To Becoming a Dad
14:14 - How Becoming A Dad Changes Your Perspective On Everything
16:48 - Perspective On Hiring Parents
19:15 - Balancing Work Mode and Dad Mode When WFH
20:52 - Being Mindful of What My Kids Watch
23:00 - Rapid Father Questions

Follow Joe on Twitter
https://twitter.com/JCaporoso

Turn On The Jets Presents: Badlands
https://www.patreon.com/BadlandsTOJ

Team Whistle
https://teamwhistle.com/

Official Website: Fathermaterial.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/father_material/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Father_Material

Phil Ranta is a digital media veteran who has held leadership roles at companies such as Super Deluxe, Fullscreen, Studio 71, Facebook and now We Are Verified where he’s the COO focused on all things web3 and creator economy. But most importantly, he's a father of two, who believes that time spent with your kids makes you a better leader and that every parent could benefit from improv or comedy training.

Episode Breakdown:

3:05 - Navigating Young Kids with Young Startups
5:00 - How His Kids Were Impacted By The Pandemic
9:52 - Where He Was In His Career When He First Became a Dad
11:41 - How Becoming A Dad Impacts Your Approach To Content
15:15 - How Disney Movies Can Be Difficult To Watch With Your Kids
18:08 - How Spending More time With Your Kids Makes you A Better Leader
21:20 - How Having a Background in Comedy is Beneficial As a Parent
26:06 - How Fathers Are More Present In Their Kids Lives Today
27:40 - How Dad-Content Has Become Cool
29:05 - Rapid Father Questions
31:45 - Is Bluey the Best Show for Dads?
37:25 - Defining Dad Energy and Dad Funny



Follow Phil on twitter @PhilRanta for more insight on media and fatherhood:
https://twitter.com/PhilRanta

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Brad Haugen is a media connoisseur whose past stops included SB Projects and the online media company ATTN (founder). He's currently the president of Westbrook Media, Will and Jada Smith's Media company. But most importantly, Brad is a very proud father of two and feels there's nothing in his life that is more important than helping them become the best versions of themselves for the world. 

Episode Breakdown:
2:00 - Having Kids So Close In Age 
5:58 - Working for Scooter Braun When First Becoming a Dad
11:00 - How Being A Dad Impacts His Approach To Content 
14:30 - Balancing Work And Fatherhood 
16:40 - Working at Westbrook Media 
18:48 - Pitching Creative Ideas To Your Kids
19:40 - Rapid Father Questions 
24:30 - What Gives Him The Most Pride In Being A Father 

Follow Brad @bradHaugen on social and see their latest work @westbrook 

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