Quarterback DadCast | Intentional Fatherhood & Leadership at Home

Casey Jacox
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Quarterback DadCast is a podcast for dads who want to lead with purpose, build strong relationships, and raise confident, resilient kids. Hosted by Casey Jacox, the show blends fatherhood, leadership, mindset, and personal growth through real conversations with athletes, coaches, business leaders, and everyday dads. Each episode explores:  How to be a more intentional father How to build confidence and resilience in your kids How to balance work, life, and family How to show up as a better leader at home This isn’t just a parenting podcast; it’s about leadership in real life. From the lessons learned in sports to the defining moments after the game, Quarterback DadCast helps dads grow, connect, and lead when it matters most. If you care about being present, building trust, and becoming the dad your kids need, then this podcast is for you.

  1. “The Values That Shape Driven Kids (From a Coach and Dad of Two Daughters)”- Tom Mitchell

    1H AGO

    “The Values That Shape Driven Kids (From a Coach and Dad of Two Daughters)”- Tom Mitchell

    Send us Fan Mail Your kids will teach you leadership faster than any book, if you let them. I sit down with Tom Mitchell, a coach, author, and performance psychologist who has spent decades helping athletes and leaders master the inner game, and we keep the spotlight where it belongs: on Tom as a husband and dad. We start with gratitude and what “success” looks like at home, from healthy adult children to the simple joy of being present for recovery, routines, and the moments you never want to take for granted.  Tom takes us back to the beginning, including an Oktoberfest story that is equal parts hilarious and honest, and then into the day-to-day choices that helped his two daughters grow into professional performers. We talk parenting values, discipline, and boundaries that protect confidence: limiting negative media, building structure around training, and showing up for the early mornings and long seasons. Along the way, Tom’s childhood stories about loyalty, work ethic, and a family that traveled any distance to support a game add depth to what it means to lead with steadiness.  The conversation turns into a powerful sports psychology and mindset coaching lesson when Tom shares how his father’s heart attack pushed him into depression and a lifelong search for meaning. That journey shaped his work in leadership development and his latest book, Embrace Your Inner Coach, a message that lands for dads, even if it was not written only for dads: stop outsourcing your strength, trust your inner voice, and pay attention to what your kids reveal about you.  You can also check other books that Tom wrote with famous pro athletes, Chris Mullin and Joe Montana! If you’re into fatherhood, parenting, leadership, resilience, and the mental side of performance, this one sticks. Subscribe, share this with a dad who’s trying to lead well, and leave a review with the value you most want to pass on to your kids. Support the show Please don't forget to leave us a review wherever you consume your podcasts!  Please help us get more dads to listen weekly and become the ultimate leader of their homes!

    59 min
  2. “Progress Over Trophies: What Actually Matters When You Lead at Home- Jed Collins"

    APR 30

    “Progress Over Trophies: What Actually Matters When You Lead at Home- Jed Collins"

    Send us Fan Mail Today marks the 2nd guest we've invited back for another conversation, so thank you, Jed Collins for coming on to tell us what's changed since we last spoke and to also share more about your new book! In today's conversation, we explore that the hardest part of youth sports isn’t usually the practice or the game, it’s what happens right after. As you might recall, Jed is a former NFL Fullback who will help us unpack how dads can raise confident, resilient kids without turning every weekend into a scoreboard crisis. Jed shares what’s changed in his home as his daughters hit middle school, and why his north star has shifted from chasing wins to building the best human being long term.  We get practical about intentional parenting and fatherhood habits that actually stick. Jed explains the three phrases he repeats every morning (“Be kind, try hard, I love you”), why presence is a real gift even when you’re exhausted, and how the Bruce Brown “Car Ride Home” concept can protect your relationship with your kid. We also talk about handling big emotions as a girl dad, listening to learn instead of rushing to solve, and why sometimes the best move is to “shut up and give a hug.”  Then we go behind the scenes on Jed’s new book, Fourth And Goal, built from his daily NFL journal during his final season. We dig into journaling prompts, identity and personal brand, and why writing things down may matter even more in the age of artificial intelligence. We even hit a quick health tangent on creatine and brain function before closing with a lightning round.  If you get value from the conversation, subscribe, share this with a dad who needs it, and leave a review so more families can find the show. Support the show Please don't forget to leave us a review wherever you consume your podcasts!  Please help us get more dads to listen weekly and become the ultimate leader of their homes!

    56 min
  3. “From High-Intensity Leader to Intentional Dad: What Changed at Home”- Joe Hawn, CEO

    APR 23

    “From High-Intensity Leader to Intentional Dad: What Changed at Home”- Joe Hawn, CEO

    Send us Fan Mail A lot of dads know how to win at work and still feel like they’re losing time at home. I sit down with Joe Hawn, CEO of Grandview Tech, to talk about what happens when a high-intensity, goal-driven life collides with bedtime books, bath time, and two little boys who just want you on the floor with them. Joe gets real about the inner shift that fatherhood forces, from chasing “I’ll be happy when” milestones to learning how to be present today. We go back to Joe’s upbringing as one of six kids and the lessons his parents instilled in him early, including the mantra “earn it to burn it,” learning the value of a dollar, and building habits around giving, saving, and spending. From there, we dig into modern parenting challenges like emotional regulation after a stressful day, the power of a shutdown ritual, and how humility and vulnerability can be strengths for dads who lead teams and carry pressure. We also talk about creating family core values that actually guide decisions, why stewardship and generosity matter, and how to teach kids through consistent, memorable actions. Joe shares practical ideas, including using AI tools like ChatGPT to craft value-based bedtime stories, while we both agree that technology can’t replace the human work of connection. If you want actionable insights on intentional fatherhood, work-life balance for dads, family values, and leadership at home, hit play, then subscribe, share with another dad, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway. The Fivecoat Consulting GroupThe Fivecoat Consulting Group is led by retired Army Colonel David Fivecoat! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show Please don't forget to leave us a review wherever you consume your podcasts!  Please help us get more dads to listen weekly and become the ultimate leader of their homes!

    1h 1m
  4. “Cancer Changed Everything—But Not How He Showed Up as a Dad”- Andy Speer - Randstad Executive

    APR 16

    “Cancer Changed Everything—But Not How He Showed Up as a Dad”- Andy Speer - Randstad Executive

    Send us Fan Mail Today will be one of the most powerful episodes you will listen to in my seven-year journey as a podcaster.  We welcome Andy Speer, Head, Business Execution at Randstad Digital North America. Pain in his shoulder. A little shortness of breath. Then a monitor full of “hot spots” and a same-day referral to oncology. Andy Speer joins me on the Quarterback Dadcast and tells the story of being diagnosed with stage four lung cancer, what treatment has been like, and the one part he says is harder than everything else: telling his kids. If you’ve ever wondered what real resilience sounds like when the stakes are high, Andy brings it with honesty and a steady, hard-earned optimism. We also zoom out to the full Speer huddle: how Andy meets his amazing wife, Rose, young; why her “let’s go where the wind takes us” mindset shapes their marriage; and what it looks like to raise four athletic, driven kids across multiple moves and life chapters. We talk practical parenting values for dads, including why trust matters more than control, why letting kids fail is part of loving them well, and why Andy’s best “dad game” advice is to stop being so serious at home. On the leadership side, Andy breaks down his long career in the staffing industry, why he thrives on complexity, and what Ranstadt Digital offers customers seeking precision talent solutions. Along the way, we keep coming back to gratitude, belief, and the kind of family culture that holds up under pressure. If you care about fatherhood, family leadership, cancer mindset, and building relationships that last, this conversation will stick with you. Subscribe to the show, share this with a dad who needs it, and leave a review so more families can find these stories. Support the show Please don't forget to leave us a review wherever you consume your podcasts!  Please help us get more dads to listen weekly and become the ultimate leader of their homes!

    1h 8m
  5. “From Childhood Cancer to Raising Resilient Kids: A Dad’s Powerful Journey” - Bishoy Tadros - Mile 40!

    APR 9

    “From Childhood Cancer to Raising Resilient Kids: A Dad’s Powerful Journey” - Bishoy Tadros - Mile 40!

    Send us Fan Mail Thank you, Steve Garraty, for making today's episode possible! Our next guest beat leukemia as a kid, got cut from a football team that “doesn’t cut anyone,” and still grew up believing the hard thing wasn’t a sign to quit, it was proof he was built for it. That’s why this conversation with Bishoy Tadros hits so deep for anyone thinking about fatherhood, resilience, and what it really means to lead at home.   Bishoy is the author of two acclaimed books—Break Barriers: How Setbacks Can Dare You Rather Than Define You and Audacious: Uncaging Your Authentic Self—and the creator and host of the Mile 40 Podcast. Mile 40 has quickly become a standout in the health, wellness, and personal growth space, known for its compelling interviews with athletes, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders who have turned adversity into opportunity.  He is also a very talented Sr. Account Executive for SalesForce. We talk about his family’s immigrant journey from Egypt to the United States for treatment, and the three values his parents modeled through action: patience, perspective, and purpose. Bishoy explains how his dad, a Coptic Orthodox priest, served a community with calm consistency without forcing religion on anyone, and how that example shaped how he shows up as a husband and a dad.  We also get honest about a modern parenting challenge: how do you teach empathy, selflessness, and healthy struggle when your kids grow up with more comfort than you did? Then the story pivots to the moment that gave Beshoy’s own podcast its name. After reaching Wall Street and realizing achievement didn’t equal fulfillment, he chased a long-buried athletic identity and trained for an Ironman 70.3. At mile 40, dehydrated and ready to quit, he used one simple tool to finish: celebrate small wins, one mile at a time. That mindset helped him run marathons, raise serious money for charity, and become the first Egyptian to complete all seven World Marathon Majors. If you care about parenting, mindset, endurance, and values-based leadership, you’ll want to hear this one. Subscribe, share it with a dad who needs a boost, and leave us a review so more people can find the show. Support the show Please don't forget to leave us a review wherever you consume your podcasts!  Please help us get more dads to listen weekly and become the ultimate leader of their homes!

    55 min
  6. “What a Former NFL QB Teaches About Fatherhood That Most Dads Miss”- Tyler Palko

    APR 2

    “What a Former NFL QB Teaches About Fatherhood That Most Dads Miss”- Tyler Palko

    Send us Fan Mail Thank you, Matt Brownlee, for making today's episode possible!! Today, we welcome former Pitt star QB and NFL player, Tyler Palko, to the podcast.  This episode allows two former quarterbacks to compare notes on what actually builds grit. That’s where our conversation with Tyler goes fast. Tyler played at Pitt, spent time in the NFL and in Montreal, and now helps companies grow talent as Chief Revenue Officer at Solutions 21. But the part we really dig into is Tyler as a dad: how he thinks about values, effort, and the kind of presence kids remember. We talk about what Tyler learned growing up in Western Pennsylvania as the son of a legendary high school coach, and why “how you carry yourself” still matters more than highlights. Kindness shows up in the unglamorous stuff: shoveling a neighbor’s driveway, treating the janitor like the recruiter, and raising kids who hold doors and think about others first. We also get into the hard truth behind confidence: it’s built through work, not wishes, and you don’t get to say “can’t” if you haven’t practiced. Thanks to his athletic talents and his knack for leadership, Tyler led his team to championships at every stage in his career. He set records, guided his team to a number of important victories, and was a 3-time captain elected by his peers at the storied football program of Pitt, which has had its share of successful leaders in their own right, including Mike Ditka, Dan Marino, and a number of other Hall of Famers. Tyler’s ambition and dedication led him to achieve his lifelong dream of playing at the highest level in his professional career -- the NFL. We connect sports parenting, mental toughness, and leadership development into one theme: run toward the storm, because that’s where growth lives. If you like conversations about fatherhood, sports psychology, resilience, and leadership, hit subscribe, share this with a fellow parent, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway. Support the show Please don't forget to leave us a review wherever you consume your podcasts!  Please help us get more dads to listen weekly and become the ultimate leader of their homes!

    1h 1m
  7. What If Success Is Simply Letting Your Kids Become Themselves - Chuck Melendi

    MAR 26

    What If Success Is Simply Letting Your Kids Become Themselves - Chuck Melendi

    Send us Fan Mail Thank you Steve Garraty for making today's episode possible! “Listen and don’t judge.” That’s the line Chuck Melendi drops that kept echoing in my head after we wrapped, because it’s the kind of advice that sounds obvious until you try to live it in a real home with real stress, real teen emotions, and real consequences. Chuck is an empty nester, a longtime healthcare industry leader, and the host of Disruptive Dialogue, but what hit me most is how seriously he takes his job as Dad. He even asked his daughters for honest feedback before coming on, and the way he talks about that affirmation is powerful. We get into how Chuck and his wife raised two daughters to be strong and independent without losing connection. We talk practical independence, like teaching them skills most people never learn, and emotional independence, like refusing to make their lives about a parent’s ego. He shares what it looks like to support your kids even when you don’t fully agree with their path, and why redefining success is one of the best gifts you can give a family. Then we go somewhere most parenting conversations avoid: mental health. Chuck tells a raw story about a fight with his daughter, the moment he knew he crossed a line, and why he chose therapy and humility instead of denial. We also talk about teen brain development, social media pressure, and how being present and curious can change the temperature in your house. We also touch healthcare from both sides, including what families face when the system is confusing and expensive, and why Chuck built Disruptive Dialogue to help normal people navigate it and push for change. If you care about fatherhood, parenting teens, mental health, and becoming a better leader at home, you’ll get a lot out of this one. Subscribe, share this with a dad who needs it, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Support the show Please don't forget to leave us a review wherever you consume your podcasts!  Please help us get more dads to listen weekly and become the ultimate leader of their homes!

    1h 4m
  8. How Do Good and Great Dads Show Up? - Jeff Hittner, AmbitiousDads.com

    MAR 19

    How Do Good and Great Dads Show Up? - Jeff Hittner, AmbitiousDads.com

    Send us Fan Mail Good dads are present. Great dads are intentional. That single idea reshaped how we think about modern fatherhood after talking with Jeff Hittner, founder of Ambitious Dads, dad of two boys, and a former elite gymnast who knows what commitment feels like when it is done at full intensity.  Jeff joins us from Valencia, Spain, and the story behind that move quickly becomes a lesson in parenting mindset, family leadership, and building a home that aligns with your values rather than running on autopilot. We talk through the reality of relocating during the pandemic, the stress and isolation of early 2020 in New York City, and how a “one-year plan” turned into a life where the kids are thriving. Jeff shares what changes when your environment supports curiosity: surf and sailing classes, a culture that takes meals seriously, and a weekly rhythm built around fresh markets and cooking together. If you care about raising confident kids, this is a practical look at how daily routines create long-term identity. From there, we go deeper into the inner game of fatherhood: self-talk, growth mindset, and emotional regulation. Jeff explains how learning his triggers started with painful moments and honest conversations, and how “tagging out” helped him build real patience over time. He also lays out the six “dad gaps” he sees across 200+ interviews, including time, brotherhood, confidence, co-parenting, legacy, and role models, plus why many dads can describe a business vision but struggle to name a fatherhood philosophy. If you want a clearer definition of success as a dad, a stronger intentional parenting framework, and tools you can use today, listen all the way through. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs it, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway: what does intentional fatherhood look like in your home? Support the show Please don't forget to leave us a review wherever you consume your podcasts!  Please help us get more dads to listen weekly and become the ultimate leader of their homes!

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Quarterback DadCast is a podcast for dads who want to lead with purpose, build strong relationships, and raise confident, resilient kids. Hosted by Casey Jacox, the show blends fatherhood, leadership, mindset, and personal growth through real conversations with athletes, coaches, business leaders, and everyday dads. Each episode explores:  How to be a more intentional father How to build confidence and resilience in your kids How to balance work, life, and family How to show up as a better leader at home This isn’t just a parenting podcast; it’s about leadership in real life. From the lessons learned in sports to the defining moments after the game, Quarterback DadCast helps dads grow, connect, and lead when it matters most. If you care about being present, building trust, and becoming the dad your kids need, then this podcast is for you.

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