World's Greatest Dad with Ali & Neil

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World’s Greatest Dad is the podcast where fatherhood meets food, pop culture, and life’s everyday absurdities. Hosted by Ali Khan & Neil Padover this show serves up dad-life wisdom with a side of humor, deep cuts on everything from cartoons to culinary trends, and the kind of real talk about parenting and adulthood you won’t find in the manual. Whether we are dishing out advice, riffing on the best cheap eats, or diving into the wild world of nostalgia, the dads keeps it fun, unfiltered, and delicious.

  1. 3d ago

    The Cornell 7 and the Failure of Modern Parenting

    The Cornell 7 case has sparked national outrage. Seven fraternity members accused of sexual assault, disturbing allegations involving a group chat, and serious questions about how Cornell University and law enforcement responded. But as two fathers, we have a different question: Where were the parents? In Episode 90 of World's Greatest Dad, Neil Padover and Ali Khan confront one of the hardest questions in parenting: What does it actually mean to raise a good man? Getting your kid into an Ivy League university is one thing. Raising a son who understands consent, respects women, and has the courage to stand up when his friends cross the line is something else entirely. We unpack the Cornell 7 allegations and the larger culture surrounding them, from fraternity life and the normalization of "locker room talk" to Joe Rogan, Donald Trump, Matt Walsh, and the men whose words and actions influence the next generation. We also discuss the responsibility of bystanders, the dangerous excuse of "boys will be boys," the difference between academic success and moral character, and how to talk to our own sons about consent, masculinity, and doing the right thing when nobody else will. The question at the heart of this episode: Are we just interested in raising successful boys or are we committed to raising good men too? If you're raising a son, we'd love to hear from you. How are you teaching him about consent, accountability, and respect? Subscribe to World's Greatest Dad for honest, unfiltered conversations about parenting, fatherhood, family, and the complicated world we're raising our kids in.

    The Cornell 7 and the Failure of Modern Parenting

  2. Oct 7

    "Your Kids Should Be Better Than You" : Pitmaster Brendan Lamb on Raising Resilient, Happy Kids

    Pitmaster and entrepreneur Brendan Lamb has lived a few different lives. He played college football, chased acting in Los Angeles, worked the pits at some of Texas’ biggest barbecue spots, launched businesses and eventually became a dad to two young kids. But becoming a father forced Brendan to think differently about the way he was raised and the kind of dad he wants to be. In this episode, Brendan gets candid about growing up in a hard-nosed West Texas environment, balancing toughness with emotional openness, and learning when to hold a boundary and when to soften his approach. We talk about helicopter parenting, discipline, letting kids fail, apologizing after you lose your cool, and how our own childhoods inevitably show up in the way we parent. Brendan also opens up about his unconventional career, the failures and reinventions that shaped him, and why he wants his kids to understand that success means very little if the life you’ve built makes you miserable. Plus: barbecue culture, performative playground dads, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, the Gingerdead Man, and the simple parenting goal Brendan keeps coming back to: raise kids who are better than you.

    "Your Kids Should Be Better Than You" : Pitmaster Brendan Lamb on Raising Resilient, Happy Kids

  3. Sep 30

    The Joy of Watching Your Kids Become Themselves with Guest Todd Weiser

    Todd Weiser didn't expect to talk about donor conception when he sat down with us. But that's exactly where the conversation went. After struggling with infertility and undergoing two surgeries, Todd and his wife ultimately used donor sperm to have their two children. Their kids have known their story since they were little, and today Todd doesn't spend much time thinking about the fact that they don't share his DNA. He's simply Dad. But it raises a fascinating question: What actually makes us our children's parents? How much is nature? How much is nurture? And how much is simply showing up every day? Todd joins Neil and Ali for a wide-ranging conversation about donor conception, IVF, nature vs. nurture, modern fatherhood, raising independent kids, letting children be bored, religion and Jewish identity, separating art from the artist, sharing movies and music with your kids, and the strange realization that eventually your children become people entirely their own. Todd is a longtime television executive and storyteller whose career has included Animal Planet, Food Network and independent film, and he's now the co-host and producer of Heist Club, a podcast exploring incredible real-life heists. And after nearly two hours of conversation, Todd gives one of our favorite answers to the question of what makes being a dad so special: getting to watch your kids discover what they love. World's Greatest Dad is hosted by Ali Khan and Neil Padover, two dads trying to figure out fatherhood one conversation at a time. Subscribe for new episodes and clips about parenting, fatherhood, relationships, raising kids and all the stuff dads probably should be talking about more.

    The Joy of Watching Your Kids Become Themselves with Guest Todd Weiser

  4. Sep 23

    He Cooked in Michelin-Starred Kitchens. His Kid Wants Nuggets.

    What happens when a Michelin-trained chef becomes the dad of a picky eater? Chef Andy Knudson has spent more than 20 years in professional kitchens, working in Michelin-starred restaurants, cooking alongside some of the biggest names in food, and eventually entering the wild world of private chefs for ultra-wealthy clients. But none of that prepared him for his toughest customer yet: his 3½-year-old daughter. Andy joins Ali Khan and Neil Padover to talk about raising two young kids, the reality of picky eating, why dinosaur nuggets and string cheese sometimes beat Dad’s cooking, and how becoming a father ultimately pushed him to leave traditional restaurant life in search of something he desperately wanted: more time with his family. They also get into the hidden world of private chefs, surviving on no sleep, parenting through tantrums and big emotions, what professional kitchens taught Andy about raising kids, postpartum support for moms and dads, and why simply being there may be the most important thing a father can do. Plus: Andy’s Austin food hot takes, the Dad Lightning Round, whole-hog cooking, queso, Hank Hill, and the one parenting motto every dad can understand. World’s Greatest Dad is a fatherhood podcast hosted by Ali Khan and Neil Padover about parenting, dads, family, relationships, food, careers, and trying to figure it all out as we go.

    He Cooked in Michelin-Starred Kitchens. His Kid Wants Nuggets.

  5. Sep 16

    Private Equity Is Coming For Your $20 Bagel...also Dad Mailbag

    Are private equity firms coming for your bagels? And when did a bagel with lox become a $20 meal?This week on World’s Greatest Dad, Ali Khan and Neil Padover dive into the great American bagel debate: New York vs. everywhere else, what makes a great bagel, the rising cost of eating out, homemade lox, and why investors are suddenly betting big on premium bagel shops. Then it’s time for the Dad Mailbag. Ali and Neil tackle some very real parenting questions: What do you do when your child wants to quit a sport you love? How honest should parents be with kids about money? And how do you balance needing alone time with being the house where your kids always want their friends to hang out? Plus: school fundraising auctions gone wildly out of control, private equity dads, Neil’s questionable cinnamon-raisin-bagel-with-whitefish choices, Ali getting auctioned off for charity, Seventh Heaven nostalgia, Jessica Biel at Tufts, and one extremely embarrassing Beverly Mitchell Cameo. World’s Greatest Dad is a parenting and fatherhood podcast hosted by Ali Khan and Neil Padover, featuring honest conversations about raising kids, marriage, family life, food, pop culture and the strange experience of trying to be a good dad. Subscribe for new episodes and clips from World’s Greatest Dad.

    Private Equity Is Coming For Your $20 Bagel...also Dad Mailbag

  6. Sep 9

    Alex Trippier On The Invisible Work of Parenting That Most Dads Miss

    What if being a great dad isn't about spending more time with your kids but about noticing the behind the scenes work you've never seen? This week we're joined by parenting coach, writer, and father of three Alex Trippier for one of our most eye-opening conversations yet. We talk about: what "mental load" actually meanswhy dads often feel like they're trying their hardest and moms still feel overwhelmedraising sons differently than previous generationswhy showing real appreciation changes marriagesand why fatherhood forces you to grow up in ways nothing else can.Whether you're a new dad, seasoned parent, or just trying to be a better partner, this conversation will change how you think about parenting. If you're curious about Alex's work you can learn more here: https://www.skool.com/be-a-happier-parent/about

    Alex Trippier On The Invisible Work of Parenting That Most Dads Miss

  7. Sep 2

    What Movies Can Teach Us About Being Dads — Allan Shedlin Returns!

    Allan Shedlin is back! Our first returning guest joins us as his Daddying Film Festival and Forum heads into its sixth year in Washington, DC. Allan tells us how a movie about a fractured father son relationship inspired him to create a festival dedicated to using film to start conversations about fatherhood and why he believes some of the most powerful stories aren't about perfect dads, but ordinary fathers simply trying to show up. We talk about the incredible films that have come through the festival, including one made by a 17-year-old girl reconnecting with the father she hadn't seen in eight years, why dads are so often portrayed as either buffoons or villains in movies, the small everyday rituals kids actually remember, and why sometimes being a good dad is really just as simple as having breakfast together every Saturday. Plus: Allan is about to become a great-grandfather, the festival has added a Best Podcast category, and yes… we're going to have to submit World's Greatest Dad.

    What Movies Can Teach Us About Being Dads — Allan Shedlin Returns!

  8. Aug 26

    He Quit Banking to Raise His Daughter: Derek Mitti on Parenting, Content & Career Pivot

    Derek Mitti never planned to become one of the internet’s most beloved dads but a career pivot from banking to full-time fatherhood changed everything. In this episode, he shares how documenting life with his daughter Tallulah (aka the “internet’s nice girl”) led to viral success. Derek opens up about growing up in Zambia, his complicated relationship with his own father, and how it shaped the dad he is today. Plus he shares the emotional story of becoming a father, navigating fertility challenges, and intentionally creating a different childhood than the one he experienced. We also dive into the realities of balancing content creation as Daddy Dearest, with being present as a parent. If you’re interested in modern fatherhood, viral parenting content, or career reinvention, this episode delivers.

    He Quit Banking to Raise His Daughter: Derek Mitti on Parenting, Content & Career Pivot
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World’s Greatest Dad is the podcast where fatherhood meets food, pop culture, and life’s everyday absurdities. Hosted by Ali Khan & Neil Padover this show serves up dad-life wisdom with a side of humor, deep cuts on everything from cartoons to culinary trends, and the kind of real talk about parenting and adulthood you won’t find in the manual. Whether we are dishing out advice, riffing on the best cheap eats, or diving into the wild world of nostalgia, the dads keeps it fun, unfiltered, and delicious.

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