DADHOOD

Thomas McMinn
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DADHOOD is a global conversation about what it really means to become a dad, a man, a friend, and partner in today’s ever changing world. Hosted by Thomas McMinn and Frankie Corrigan each episode explores the stories, struggles, and breakthroughs that shape the journey of modern fatherhood. Through honest conversations with fathers, creators, and thinkers from around the world, we unpack the lessons behind love, growth, identity, and legacy.No filters. No perfection. Just presence. Because DADHOOD isn’t a parenting podcast — it’s a becoming podcast. It’s for the men rewriting the story of what fatherhood can look like — with vulnerability, purpose, and heart. Join the movement. Listen. Reflect. Evolve. New episodes every week.Follow @DADHOOD.co for stories, reflections, and community.

  1. Aug 28

    Don't Fast-Forward Your Life: A Conversation Every Dad Needs

    Send us Fan Mail Don't wish your life away. It's easy to say when things are good. It's a lot harder when you're dealing with career changes, financial pressure, aging parents, family responsibilities, stress, uncertainty, and everything else life decides to throw at you. In this episode of DADHOOD, Thomas and Frankie have an honest conversation about what happens when work, family, identity, and life collide. Frankie looks back at more than 30 years in radio—including decades of waking up in the middle of the night for morning shows—and what it took to finally recognize how much his career was affecting his health, nervous system, and ability to be truly present with his family. Thomas shares his own experience preparing to return to a full-time government position after several years with more freedom and flexibility. He opens up about the anxiety that comes with returning to an environment that reminds him of an intensely stressful period in his previous career—and the challenge of knowing he'll have to give up some of the freedom he's grown accustomed to. That leads to a bigger question: How do we provide for the people we love without losing ourselves in the process? Thomas and Frankie talk about leadership, work-life boundaries, financial pressure, career identity, being intentional about where we spend our time, and why being a good leader isn't about having all the answers—it's about helping the people around you succeed. Then a simple conversation with a neighbor puts everything into perspective. During a particularly heavy month, Thomas's wife said she wished they could simply fast-forward to September. His neighbor responded: “You don't want to do that. You don't want to miss your life.” Because someday, time—not money, status, productivity, or another promotion—may be the thing you wish you had more of. In this episode: • Career changes and the fear of starting over • Providing for your family without losing yourself • When work stress follows you home • Frankie's 30-year career in morning radio • Knowing when a career no longer fits your life • Thomas returning to a full-time government position • Anxiety around returning to an old type of work environment • The lasting impact of the stress of 2020 • Protecting your nervous system and mental bandwidth • Why more money isn't always worth less freedom • Becoming a better leader by letting other people shine • Supporting employees as people—not just workers • Caring for aging parents • Being present during difficult seasons • Finding growth inside discomfort • Why you should never wish a day of your life away You don't have to love every season you're in. But don't become so focused on getting through it that you forget you're living it. Don't fast-forward your life. Connect with DADHOOD Website: dadhood.co Instagram: @dadhood.co YouTube: @dadhood Subscribe, follow, and share with another dad. Fatherhood wasn't meant to be done alone. Thanks for listening to the DADHOOD Podcast. If this episode resonated with you, make sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another dad who’s figuring it out one day at a time.

  2. Aug 21

    You Don't Have to Prove Yourself Anymore | Self-Worth, Fear & Fatherhood

    Send us Fan Mail Sometimes the smallest things can ruin your entire day. A cracked windshield. Your kid getting the teacher they didn't want. A change at work. A plan falling apart. Thomas and Frankie kick off this episode of DADHOOD talking about how differently they respond to those moments today—and why learning to adapt instead of allowing frustration to control the rest of your day can change the energy you bring home to your family. But the conversation quickly goes much deeper. Thomas reflects on losing the radio career he'd built for 30 years and admits that, despite being miserable toward the end, he probably never would have walked away on his own. Losing the job forced him into a new life—and ultimately helped him recognize just how much stress, exhaustion, and work he had been carrying home. He also opens up about years of severe sleep issues, an unhealthy reliance on sleep aids, the difficult process of getting off them, and a frightening period of withdrawal that forced him to confront just how much his physical and emotional health had been affected. Frankie then turns the conversation toward something many men quietly struggle with: the need to prove ourselves. Why do we push ourselves so hard? Who are we trying to impress? And how much of our ambition is actually being driven by old beliefs about whether we're strong enough, productive enough, successful enough—or simply enough? During a brutally hot run, Frankie found himself confronting one of his deepest fears: that nobody chooses him. But sitting underneath that fear was an entirely different realization: You've always chosen yourself. This episode is an honest conversation about identity, career, health, fear, childhood conditioning, self-worth, fatherhood, and learning to recognize the voice in your head without letting it run your life. In this episode: • Why small frustrations don't have to ruin your entire day • Teaching kids to adapt when life doesn't go their way • Why flexibility is an underrated life skill • Losing a career—and discovering you might be happier without it • The danger of bringing work stress home to your family • Remote work and creating boundaries between work and home • What chronic sleep deprivation can do to your body and mind • Breaking an unhealthy dependence on sleep aids • Why knowing something is unhealthy doesn't always make stopping easy • Fear, identity, and major life transitions • The childhood beliefs we continue carrying as adults • When productivity becomes tied to self-worth • Pushing yourself because you want to grow vs. because you need to prove something • The fear of not being chosen • Learning to recognize that you are enough • Why self-awareness may be one of the greatest tools we can develop as fathers You don't have to eliminate every old belief before becoming a better man or father. Sometimes progress starts by recognizing the voice when it shows up and saying: Connect with DADHOOD Website: dadhood.co Instagram: @dadhood.co YouTube: @dadhood Subscribe, follow, and share this episode with another dad. Fatherhood wasn't meant to be done alone. Thanks for listening to the DADHOOD Podcast. If this episode resonated with you, make sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another dad who’s figuring it out one day at a time.

  3. Aug 14

    I Don't Want to Be a Dad Today | Burnout, Guilt & Giving Yourself Grace

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of DADHOOD, Thomas and Frankie get brutally honest about the days when life has drained your bandwidth and your kids still need something from you. Instead of pretending great dads never feel overwhelmed, they explore what happens when we acknowledge those feelings without allowing them to define us. The conversation dives into the guilt dads can feel about taking time for themselves, the pressure to maximize every moment with their kids, and why constantly hearing messages like “you only have so many summers left” can sometimes create more anxiety than connection. Thomas and Frankie also explore the difference between balance and alignment—and why a good week doesn't require every part of your life to receive equal attention. From there, the conversation goes deeper into self-awareness, negative self-talk, journaling, slowing down, walking barefoot in nature, fear, surrender, and what it means to become more present in your own life. In this episode: • Why it's okay to admit you don't want to be “Dad” for a minute • Recognizing when your emotional bandwidth is depleted • Self-care without the guilt • Why your kids don't need every available minute of your time • The pressure behind “you only have so many summers left” • Balance vs. alignment in work, family, relationships, and yourself • Doing a weekly check-in on what matters most • Why one bad parenting moment doesn't make you a bad father • Breaking the habit of labeling yourself after mistakes • Using journaling to unpack what's really bothering you • Slowing down and becoming more intentional • How fear can pull us away from the present moment • Surrendering some of the control we think we need • Building the kind of relationship with your kids that lasts into adulthood One of the biggest reminders from this conversation: You can have a s****y parenting moment without being a s****y parent. Acknowledge it. Repair it. Learn from it. And keep moving. Because the goal was never perfection. It's connection. Connect with DADHOOD 🌐 Website: dadhood.co 📸 Instagram: @dadhood.co ▶️ YouTube: DADHOOD YouTube Subscribe, follow, and share with another dad. Because fatherhood wasn't meant to be done alone.  Thanks for listening to the DADHOOD Podcast. If this episode resonated with you, make sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another dad who’s figuring it out one day at a time.

  4. Aug 7

    When Life Hits All at Once | Caring for Parents, Raising Kids & Finding Perspective

    Send us Fan Mail Life doesn't happen one challenge at a time. Sometimes you're celebrating family vacations, making unforgettable memories with your kids, and then suddenly you're sitting in a hospital discussing hospice care for your aging parent. In this episode of DADHOOD, Thomas and Frankie have an authentic conversation about navigating life's emotional extremes. Frankie shares the difficult reality of helping care for his 88-year-old mother as her health rapidly changes, while Thomas opens up about raising resilient boys, helping kids navigate disappointment, and resisting the urge to solve every problem for them. Along the way, they discuss the importance of perspective, emotional support, growing through difficult seasons, and why some of the greatest lessons in fatherhood come from simply showing up. In this episode: • Caring for aging parents with compassion • Understanding how quickly life can change • Helping kids navigate disappointment and embarrassment • Why fathers don't always need to fix every problem • Teaching resilience through real-life experiences • The importance of simply listening • Supporting your family through difficult seasons • Finding gratitude during life's hardest moments • Why discomfort helps build stronger people Whether you're raising young children, supporting aging parents, or simply navigating one of life's heavier seasons, this episode is a reminder that you don't have to carry it alone. 🌐 Website: https://www.dadhood.co 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadhood.co 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dadhood.co ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dadhoodco If this conversation resonated with you, subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with another dad. Because fatherhood wasn't meant to be done alone. Thanks for listening to the DADHOOD Podcast. If this episode resonated with you, make sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another dad who’s figuring it out one day at a time.

  5. Jul 31

    Preparing Kids for the Real World | Why Great Parents Don't Rescue Their Children

    Send us Fan Mail As parents, it's natural to want to make life easier for our children. But where is the line between supporting them and preventing them from developing resilience? In this episode of the DADHOOD Podcast, Thomas and Frankie have an honest conversation about raising children who are prepared for life—not protected from it. They discuss helping kids navigate major transitions like middle school, allowing them to experience difficult teachers and uncomfortable situations, and why constantly stepping in to solve problems may actually do more harm than good. The conversation expands into the importance of communication skills, confidence, personal responsibility, work ethic, technology, social awareness, and teaching children how to become capable adults. They also reflect on their own childhood experiences, parenting philosophies, emotional triggers, and how understanding ourselves allows us to become better fathers. Whether you're raising young children or teenagers, this episode offers practical insights and timeless principles that every parent can apply. In this episode: • Preparing kids for middle school and life transitions • Why resilience matters more than comfort • The downside of helicopter parenting • Helping children navigate difficult teachers and authority figures • Building confidence through responsibility • Teaching communication and social skills • Why face-to-face conversations still matter • Door-to-door sales, missions, and developing confidence • Understanding emotional triggers as parents • Raising kids who can thrive without being rescued If this episode encouraged you, share it with another dad who could benefit from the conversation. Subscribe for weekly conversations that help fathers become more present, intentional, and connected. Visit us at: 🌐 https://www.dadhood.co Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/dadhood.co TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@dadhood.co YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@dadhoodco Subscribe, follow, and share with another dad. Thanks for listening to the DADHOOD Podcast. If this episode resonated with you, make sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another dad who’s figuring it out one day at a time.

  6. Jul 24

    Jameson King: Why So Many Men Feel They’re Never Enough

    Send us Fan Mail What happens when your career falls apart, your confidence disappears, and your marriage is hanging by a thread? This week on the DADHOOD podcast, we’re joined by Jameson King (jameson.j.king)owner of 4Ever Young Cottonwood Heights for one of the most honest conversations we’ve had about what it means to be a husband, father, and man. Jameson opens up about blending a family with seven kids, the challenges of second marriages, and the “perfect storm” that nearly ended his relationship just one year after getting married. As his career changed, his identity as a provider was shaken, and he found himself chasing validation from every external source—until he hit rock bottom. We dive into: Why so many men struggle with self-worth without realizing it.How shame quietly shows up as perfectionism, people-pleasing, and defensiveness.The danger of tying your identity to your job, success, or relationships.The daily habits Jameson uses to rebuild confidence and emotional health.How he and his wife found their way back after a year-and-a-half separation. This conversation is about far more than physical health. It’s about becoming aware of the stories we tell ourselves—and how changing those stories can change our lives. A huge thank you to our friends at 4Ever Young Cottonwood Heights for joining us. Their team specializes in hormone optimization, wellness medicine, IV therapy, peptides, aesthetic services, and helping people feel and function at their best. Connect with Jameson & 4Ever Young Cottonwood Heights Instagram: @4everyoungcottonwoodheights ⸻ Follow Dadhood  Instagram: @dadhood.co Website: dadhood.co Thanks for listening to the DADHOOD Podcast. If this episode resonated with you, make sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another dad who’s figuring it out one day at a time.

  7. Jul 17

    Tommy Ash: How Great Dads Build Resilient Kids Through Presence, Not Perfection

    Send us Fan Mail What does it really mean to be present as a dad? In this episode of DADHOOD, Frankie and Thomas sit down with pediatric therapist Tommy Ash (@talkingtommy) for one of our favorite conversations yet. Drawing from nearly a decade of working with children and families in high-level mental health care, Tommy shares practical, compassionate advice that every parent can use. We talk about: • Why praising effort matters more than praising outcomes. • Helping kids move past “I can’t.” • Building confidence through shared challenges. • The importance of simply being present. • Screen time, chores, and creating healthy family routines. • Why dads need safe spaces to talk, too. • Vulnerability, apologizing to your kids, and repairing relationships. • Tommy’s unforgettable “Commit, Don’t Quit” story from hiking Table Mountain with his son. • Balancing demanding careers with intentional fatherhood. • His family’s journey with his wife’s MS diagnosis—and the exciting news that they’re expecting a baby girl. Whether you’re a new dad, a seasoned parent, or simply trying to become more intentional with your family, this episode is filled with practical wisdom and encouragement. Follow Tommy: Instagram: @talkingtommy Follow Dadhood: Instagram & TikTok: @dadhood.co Website: dadhood.co Subscribe to Dadhood on Apple Podcasts and Spotify so you never miss an episode. Dadhood is proudly powered by Kiln. Thanks for listening to the DADHOOD Podcast. If this episode resonated with you, make sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another dad who’s figuring it out one day at a time.

  8. Jul 10

    Jeff Stay: Parenting Lessons From Overcoming Family Adversity

    Send us Fan Mail What happens when life turns your entire world upside down? In this deeply personal episode of DADHOOD, Thomas and Frankie sit down with Jeff Stay to talk about growing up in a family built on unconditional love, navigating financial struggles, watching his father go to federal prison at 18 years old, and how those experiences shaped the husband, father, and leader he is today. Jeff shares incredible lessons about resilience, work ethic, parenting, awareness, adaptability, and why supporting your children matters more than trying to control their path. This isn't just a conversation about hardship. It's about choosing optimism, finding purpose in adversity, and creating the kind of home every child deserves. In this episode:  Growing up with teenage parents  Why unconditional love changes everything  The impact of financial struggles on children  His father's federal prison sentence  Learning resilience through adversity  Parenting kids with different personalities  Awareness and adaptability in fatherhood  Teaching confidence without controlling your children  Creating a home your kids always feel safe returning to If you've ever wondered what truly makes a great dad, this conversation is one you won't forget. 🌐 Website: https://www.dadhood.co 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/dadhood.co 🎵 TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@dadhood.co ▶️ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@dadhoodco Subscribe, follow, and share with another dad. Because fatherhood wasn't meant to be done alone. Thanks for listening to the DADHOOD Podcast. If this episode resonated with you, make sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another dad who’s figuring it out one day at a time.

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DADHOOD is a global conversation about what it really means to become a dad, a man, a friend, and partner in today’s ever changing world. Hosted by Thomas McMinn and Frankie Corrigan each episode explores the stories, struggles, and breakthroughs that shape the journey of modern fatherhood. Through honest conversations with fathers, creators, and thinkers from around the world, we unpack the lessons behind love, growth, identity, and legacy.No filters. No perfection. Just presence. Because DADHOOD isn’t a parenting podcast — it’s a becoming podcast. It’s for the men rewriting the story of what fatherhood can look like — with vulnerability, purpose, and heart. Join the movement. Listen. Reflect. Evolve. New episodes every week.Follow @DADHOOD.co for stories, reflections, and community.

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  • Creator
    Thomas McMinn
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    108
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 DADHOOD
  • Show Website
    DADHOOD

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