Life in the Dad Lane

Ed Placencia, Lane Compton
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Life in the Dad Lane is a candid and heartfelt check-in between host Ed Placencia and first-time dad Lane Compton. Each episode follows Lane's journey into fatherhood—celebrating the wins, laughing through the chaos, and uncovering the unexpected Diaper Diaries that come with life as a new parent.

  1. Aug 12

    Episode 30: 13 Months

    It's 13 months of being a new dad and this week Lane talks with Ed about whether or not he's still a "new" dad, change sin sleep routines, trash truck adventures, the art of mimicry, looking back at the summer and forward to upcoming travel, and of course, another entry in the  Diaper Diaries. *** Precious Little Sleep: The Complete Baby Sleep Guide for Modern Parents by Alexis Dubief

  2. Aug 5

    Episode 29: 1 Year

    It's 1 year of being a new dad and this week Lane talks with Ed about the first the first birthday party, the 1-year check-up, tackling stairs, words and comprehension, re-directing negative energy, and a special True/False game on the myths of fevers to replace the Diaper Diaries. *** Jamberry by Bruce Degen

  3. Jul 15

    Episode 28: 11 Months

    It's month 11 of being a new dad and this week Lane talks with Ed about the first sickness, putting down the bottle, the first dentist appointment, an out-of-nowhere "Nell" reference, his first Father's Day as a father, and of course, another entry in the Diaper Diaries.

  4. Jul 8

    Episode 27: 11 Months

    It's month 11 of being a new dad and this week Lane talks with Ed about the trip to Italy, more of the babysitter search, suffering through jet lag, getting closer to first steps, the progression of communication, and of course, another entry in the Diaper Diaries.

  5. Jul 1

    Episode 26: 9 Months

    It's month 9 of being a new dad and this week Lane talks with Ed about the fussy phase, veering into naughtiness, planning for a trip abroad, and a slight detour from the Diaper Diaries. *** The Wonder Weeks app Precious Little Sleep: The Complete Baby Sleep Guide for Modern Parents by Alexis Dubief

  6. Jun 24

    Episode 25: 9 Months

    It's month 9 of being a new dad and it's been a tough week. Lane talks with Ed about the wonder of hand-waving, things that are scary, a babysitter update, Mother's Day gift options, nicknames, playing music, and of course, another entry in the Diaper Diaries. *** Let's Dance, Little Pookie by Sandra Boynton

  7. Jun 17

    Episode 24: 9 Months

    It's month 9 of being a new dad and we've got a special guest with us! In this episode, Lane talks with Ed about bottle feeding and milk re-heating, the 9-month checkup, and the inability to finish a podcast with a squirmy 9-month-old as a guest. *** Cribsheet: A Data-Driven Guide to Better, More Relaxed Parenting, from Birth to Preschool by Emily Oster Precious Little Sleep: The Complete Baby Sleep Guide for Modern Parents by Alexis Dubief

  8. Jun 10

    Episode 23: 9 Months

    It's month 9 of being a new dad and it's been a few weeks since we've checked in! In this episode, Lane talks with Ed about the previous 9 months, first steps, the week of foods, performing on stage with your baby, meeting people - and animals - in the neighborhood, juggling work and parenting, what you look for in a babysitter, and of course, another entry in the Diaper Diaries.

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Life in the Dad Lane is a candid and heartfelt check-in between host Ed Placencia and first-time dad Lane Compton. Each episode follows Lane's journey into fatherhood—celebrating the wins, laughing through the chaos, and uncovering the unexpected Diaper Diaries that come with life as a new parent.

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  • Creator
    Ed Placencia, Lane Compton
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025
  • Show Website
    Life in the Dad Lane