Two Dads in Tech

Troy Munson and Daniel Berk
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Two dads, Troy Munson and Daniel Berk, dive into the world of software with the wit of seasoned tech veterans and the subtle chaos of raising kids. From the industry's hottest trends to the awkward questions no one asks at standups, they tackle it all with dry humor and a dash of relatability. If you’ve ever wondered what tech dads really think about software, this is the podcast you didn’t know you needed.

  1. Gen Z Parents are Ditching Gentle Parenting

    3D AGO

    Gen Z Parents are Ditching Gentle Parenting

    Episode 45: Troy Munson – https://www.linkedin.com/in/troymunson and Daniel Berk – https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielberk – get brutally honest about parenting, burnout, and the fine line between patience and losing it. From gentle parenting and “aggressive dad moments” to marriage dynamics, comparison culture, and raising kids in a world of fear, this episode is raw, funny, and deeply relatable. They open up about moments they’re not proud of, what keeps them grounded, and how to stay sane while raising tiny humans in the chaos of tech and modern life. — Show Notes: (0:00) Welcome back! Gentle parenting vs. real-world parenting (0:55) The new survey: 54% of Gen Z parents say “no” to gentle parenting (2:10) Defining “gentle,” “aggressive,” and everything in between (5:00) Boiling points: when you have to step away before losing it (7:00) Sleepless nights, toddler chaos, and the mental toll on parents (10:00) The car scream test: surviving newborn cries while driving (12:15) Why people without kids will never really get it (13:00) Love Is Blind, attraction, and the psychology of relationships (17:00) Can emotional connection create physical attraction? (20:30) Building your “utopia” – what stays, what goes, and what drives you nuts (24:00) Irrational anger: Costco aisle people, liberals, and slow walkers (27:00) Stubborn people and the danger of being “always right” (28:00) Biggest career regrets – leaving too early, chasing salary, starting too late (29:30) Parenting regrets – being present vs. just being there (34:00) Why tech and distraction are stealing parenting moments (36:00) Is fear driving modern parenting? (37:00) Comparison culture and social media’s impact on raising kids (39:00) Helicopter parents and kids facing the real world (40:00) Advice for struggling parents: tell someone (43:00) Dad support groups, community, and finding people who get it (44:00) Why men need to talk more about mental health (45:00) Building community without burning out (46:00) Closing thoughts: empathy, honesty, and what’s next — Links: • Daniel Berk's LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielberk • Troy Munson's LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/troymunson • Two Dads in Tech Newsletter – https://twodadsintech.com • Shop Two Dads in Tech – https://shop.twodadsintech.com • Listen on Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/30GQP8FPJoKpLGpYBahlFP • Listen on Apple – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-dads-in-tech/id1785662964 • Check out Dimmo – https://www.dimmo.ai

    46 min
  2. Lovable and Sora 2 Will Change How AI is Used

    OCT 8

    Lovable and Sora 2 Will Change How AI is Used

    Troy Munson and Daniel Berk break down the two biggest tech revolutions of 2025 — OpenAI’s Sora 2 and Vibe Coding — and what they mean for creators, coders, and the future of work. From AI-generated movies to apps that can build themselves from a single sentence, this episode dives into how prompting is becoming the new superpower — and why the next billion-dollar company might be written, not coded. They also debate whether Sora will kill TikTok, whether Hollywood can survive AI, and if real human creativity still matters when machines can make everything look perfect. Between hot takes, dad jokes, and future startup ideas (including energy-efficient prompts and AI power grids), this is one of the most mind-bending Two Dads in Tech episodes yet. If you care about AI, the future of coding, or just want to know how close we are to AGI running the world — this episode will leave your brain spinning. — 🕒 Show Notes (0:00) Cold open – AI drama & dad banter(0:30) The Sora launch: cinematic AI videos that feel real(4:00) Will Sora replace TikTok and Instagram?(6:00) How can we tell what’s real anymore?(7:30) “The future of work is whoever writes the best prompt”(9:00) Can AI-generated media ever replace human connection?(10:10) The rise of Sora creators and AI influencers(15:00) Why AI art still needs human meaning(20:00) “We’ve already been played” – the illusion of real content online(25:00) Vibe Coding explained: building apps just by typing(27:00) The Lovable Cloud and how it kills backend engineering(29:00) The next billion-dollar idea: power grids, data centers & prompt efficiency(36:00) AI jokes, dad duties, and rapid-fire questions(39:00) “Would you fight 100 duck-sized Elon Musks?” 🦆(40:00) Wrap-up: The human side of AI, creativity, and chaos — 🔗 Links • Two Dads in Tech Newsletter – https://twodadsintech.com • Shop Two Dads in Tech – https://shop.twodadsintech.com • Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/30GQP8F... • Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... • Check out Dimmo – https://www.dimmo.ai

    41 min
  3. The Benefits of Having AI in Your Child's Life

    OCT 1

    The Benefits of Having AI in Your Child's Life

    Episode 43: Troy Munson – https://www.linkedin.com/in/troymunson and Daniel Berk - https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielberk flip the script for a forward-looking episode on technology, parenting, and the moral compass of the next generation. From asking how AI will improve kids’ lives, to exploring connection in a digital-first world, to unpacking the risks of peer pressure, catfishing, and moral drift, this one spans the hopeful and the heavy. They cover everything from the metaverse and online friendships, to pediatric AI, Theranos déjà vu, and even why landscaping might be the ultimate fallback plan. Equal parts thoughtful, funny, and grounded in real dad life—this is Two Dads in Tech at their most future-focused. — Show Notes: (0:00) Birthday wishes and flipping the script on tech’s impact (0:26) How AI could improve kids’ lives, not just harm them (1:14) From libraries to ChatGPT: what learning looks like now (3:44) Starting a business with AI—from names to logos (5:02) Connection in the age of FaceTime vs. lost letters in WWII (6:45) Troy & Daniel’s friendship—never meeting IRL but real nonetheless (8:34) Gen Z & Gen Alpha: online-first friendships and future peer groups (9:59) Why the metaverse flopped—and why AI adoption changes everything (13:12) Philosophy thought experiment: when does a chair stop being the same chair? (14:45) Catfishing, self-presentation, and versions of “you” in different settings (17:23) Skateboarding, peer pressure, and the dangers of belonging (19:27) What will peer pressure look like in 2035? (21:29) Shifting moral compasses and the speed of social change (23:14) Parenting kids’ moral compasses in a dark internet age (25:28) The art of disconnecting—detachment, Opal app, and phone blocking (27:58) Tech backlash: will kids rebel against laptops like we rebelled against books? (33:09) AI in pediatric health care: opportunities and risks (37:04) Theranos: fraud, prison, and was it just before its time? (39:22) AI agents, automation, and the future of work (40:47) Landscaping as the ultimate fallback career (42:45) Half marathons, training advice, and running apps (43:53) Shoutout to Momentous: protein, collagen peptides, recovery (44:35) Tango AI: automating sales workflows and end-of-quarter grind (45:15) Parenting solo: Troy’s weekend with both kids (46:06) DoorDash tiramisu and late-night dad wins (46:41) Wrapping up, gratitude, and looking ahead to 52 episodes — Links: • Daniel Berk's LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielberk • Troy Munson's LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/troymunson • Two Dads in Tech Newsletter – https://twodadsintech.com • Shop Two Dads in Tech – https://shop.twodadsintech.com • Listen on Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/30GQP8FPJoKpLGpYBahlFP • Listen on Apple – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-dads-in-tech/id1785662964 • Check out Dimmo – https://www.dimmo.ai

    47 min
  4. Why Your Bathroom Habits Are Actually DISGUSTING

    SEP 25

    Why Your Bathroom Habits Are Actually DISGUSTING

    Troy Munson and Daniel Berk return for a raw, funny, and surprisingly insightful episode of Two Dads in Tech. From getting scammed on Hamilton tickets in Chicago, to the hilarious reality of dad staches, public restrooms, and dude wipes, to viral investing tweets and whether copying politicians on Robinhood is genius or insane this one is packed with unfiltered stories. They dive into fatherhood chaos, marathon training woes, poker-playing brothers in Vegas, and even how AI can now write bedtime stories for your kids in seconds. It’s a mix of tech, parenting, investing, and the everyday awkward truths of being a dad in 2025. Equal parts comedy, tech banter, and dad-life honesty, this episode takes you from Wall Street apps to bathroom etiquette without missing a beat. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Show Notes: (0:00) Cold open: birthdays, banter & Momentous sponsor plug(2:10) Dad stache debates & Chicago shoutouts(5:02) The $3,000 Hamilton ticket scam story(7:30) Dude wipes, bidets, and why America’s bathrooms are gross(10:30) Shoes in the house & hardwood floors problem(14:05) Viral Robinhood tweet: copying politicians’ investments(15:40) Nvidia, Tesla, Fiverr, and the AI investing dilemma(18:25) GameStop nostalgia & RadioShack’s viral moment(18:32) Marathon training, injuries, and overpriced races(22:00) Oracle, TikTok, and tech billionaires reshaping the world(25:02) AI bedtime stories for kids & parenting hacks(27:00) Dad life updates: toddlers, big appetites, and family chaos(28:14) Brothers, poker in Vegas, and generational gaps(30:00) Raw wrap-up: no cuts, just real -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Links: • Two Dads in Tech Newsletter – https://twodadsintech.com • Shop Two Dads in Tech – https://shop.twodadsintech.com • Listen on Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/30GQP8F... • Listen on Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... • Check out Dimmo – https://www.dimmo.ai

    31 min
  5. The United States Has Never Really Been United

    SEP 17

    The United States Has Never Really Been United

    Troy Munson – https://www.linkedin.com/in/troymunson and Daniel Berk – https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielberk return for one of the rawest Two Dads in Tech episodes yet. From the shock of watching traumatic world events unfold online, to the weight of polarization in America, to the very real personal cost of chasing success—this conversation pulls no punches. They dig into trauma, health, equity, time management, and even the eerie possibilities of digitizing human consciousness. Equal parts heavy, honest, and hopeful, it’s a look at fatherhood, tech, and mental health when the world feels upside down. — Show Notes: (0:00) Cold open: “I quit” and starting mid-conversation (0:22) Banter, birthdays, and shoutouts (1:50) Processing a heavy week in America (3:10) Polarization, faith, and feeling unsafe (5:01) Why this week “happened to me” vs. just the world (6:14) Accidentally watching traumatic videos online (7:23) Real-life trauma flashbacks and PTSD triggers (8:43) Collective group-mind reactions and viral responses (10:03) Polarization: saint or devil narratives (10:34) V for Vendetta, movements, and amplified voices (12:28) History lens: superpowers, cycles, and U.S. division (14:08) Why America has never been fully “united” (16:07) Are we a healthy country? Defining the terms (17:27) Humans are becoming less healthy, not more (19:06) Knowledge is power—and apathy (21:23) Inequity, access, and why Flint still matters (23:13) The personal cost of chasing success (25:12) Fatherhood pressure not to miss moments (26:12) Mental health sacrifices for startup grind (28:09) Why yoga, prayer, and “wasting time” are life hacks (29:31) Time management, Elon’s 5-minute rule, and wasted blocks (31:22) Why consistency beats bursts of productivity (32:23) Cryogenics, ethics, and digitizing consciousness (34:12) Coping vs. reality when recreating loved ones digitally (35:45) Movie recs: Goosebumps and Transcendence (36:02) Sponsor Momentous: protein, creatine, collagen peptides (37:07) Wrapping up: why this episode may have more nuggets than most — Links: • Daniel Berk's LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielberk • Troy Munson's LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/troymunson • Two Dads in Tech Newsletter – https://twodadsintech.com • Shop Two Dads in Tech – https://shop.twodadsintech.com • Listen on Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/30GQP8FPJoKpLGpYBahlFP • Listen on Apple – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-dads-in-tech/id1785662964 • Check out Dimmo – https://www.dimmo.ai

    38 min
  6. From Facing Death to Building Multimillion Dollar Businesses

    SEP 3

    From Facing Death to Building Multimillion Dollar Businesses

    Episode 39: Troy Munson – https://www.linkedin.com/in/troymunson – and Daniel Berk – https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielberk – sit down with Scott Leese – https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottleese – for one of the rawest and most vulnerable conversations yet. From surviving nine surgeries and an opioid addiction, to building billion-dollar startups and walking away from easy LinkedIn money, Scott opens up about resilience, authenticity, and the grind of sales. This episode dives into chronic pain, consulting truths, fatherhood fears, and why balance is harder—and more important—than ever. Equal parts battle story and blueprint, it’s a must-listen for anyone chasing success without losing themselves along the way. — Show Notes: (0:00) WWE-style intro for Scott Leese (2:24) Breaking down his consulting scope: sales, ops, recruiting, coaching (6:09) Authenticity on LinkedIn and walking away from thousands per post (9:38) Protecting reputation before money changes who you are (12:00) Scott’s hospital years: autoimmune disease, surgeries, and survival (14:27) Opioid addiction and going cold turkey at 27 (16:16) From near death to sales: why startups were his lifeline (20:29) PTSD, chronic pain, and the fear of leaving kids fatherless (22:10) Fatherhood, health scares, and changing priorities (25:13) Cold plunges, saunas, and 41 food allergies (27:00) Grounding rituals and staying even-keeled in business (33:17) Consulting truths: urgency, feedback, and big-market bets (39:01) The unicorn that gave him freedom to go solo (41:20) Lessons he wishes he’d learned earlier about aiming bigger (42:58) Feeling “almost accomplished” and launching a landscaping biz (44:33) The comparison trap, stoicism, and keeping perspective (46:16) Biggest advice: shrink the delta between idea and action (48:04) How much is a LinkedIn account really worth? (50:57) Instagram success: $300K in consulting from a new channel — Links: • Scott Leese’s LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottleese • Daniel Berk’s LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielberk • Troy Munson’s LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/troymunson • Two Dads in Tech Newsletter – https://twodadsintech.com • Shop Two Dads in Tech – https://shop.twodadsintech.com • Listen on Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/30GQP8FPJoKpLGpYBahlFP • Listen on Apple – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-dads-in-tech/id1785662964 • Check out Dimmo – https://www.dimmo.ai

    53 min
  7. How to Become Indistractable from Technology with Nir Eyal

    AUG 27

    How to Become Indistractable from Technology with Nir Eyal

    Episode 38: Troy Munson – https://www.linkedin.com/in/troymunson – and Daniel Berk – https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielberk – sit down with Nir Eyal – https://www.linkedin.com/in/nireyal – for a deep dive into distraction, focus, and fatherhood. From the famous “superpower story” with his daughter, to why attention is the skill of the century, Nir unpacks how to control your time, your triggers, and your tech. The conversation covers parenting in the age of screens, the difference between use and abuse, and how AI might reshape learning and family life. Plus: reconciling Hooked and Indistractable, building better habits, and why being present is the ultimate superpower. — Show Notes: (0:00) Welcoming Nir Eyal, author of Hooked and Indistractable (1:15) The “superpower story” that changed how Nir views attention (3:55) Tech vs. parenting: when phones compete with kids (6:00) Why attention—not information—is the true skill of the century (10:20) Stories of millennial parenting and putting devices down (13:00) The 7-day digital disconnect challenge for families (14:20) Screen time vs. screen abuse: making the distinction (19:30) Internal triggers and why distraction starts within (27:30) How Nir uses AI for writing, notes, and parenting perspectives (30:00) The future of learning, AI, and education reform (36:00) Sponsor shoutout: Momentus supplements (36:30) Nir on handling distraction spirals in real time (45:20) Reconciling Hooked vs. Indistractable: use vs. misuse (48:45) Closing gratitude and where to find Nir online — Links: • Daniel Berk's LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielberk • Troy Munson's LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/troymunson • Nir Eyal's LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/nireyal • Two Dads in Tech Newsletter – https://twodadsintech.com • Shop Two Dads in Tech – https://shop.twodadsintech.com • Listen on Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/30GQP8FPJoKpLGpYBahlFP • Listen on Apple – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-dads-in-tech/id1785662964 • Check out Dimmo – https://www.dimmo.ai — Learn More About Nir: • Check out his book: http://geni.us/indistractable • Indistractable bonus content: http://www.nirandfar.com/indistractable/ • Indistractable summary article: https://www.nirandfar.com/skill-of-the-future/ • Timeboxing article: https://www.nirandfar.com/timeboxing/ • Values article: https://www.nirandfar.com/common-values/ • Free habit tracker tool: https://www.nirandfar.com/habit-tracker/ • Free schedule maker tool: https://www.nirandfar.com/schedule-maker/ • List of top articles: https://www.nirandfar.com/best-articles/

    49 min
  8. How AI is Going to Shape Tech, Parenting, and Friendships

    AUG 20

    How AI is Going to Shape Tech, Parenting, and Friendships

    Episode 36: Troy Munson – https://www.linkedin.com/in/troymunson – and Daniel Berk – https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielberk – go raw and unfiltered on friends, faith, family, and tech. From why making “parent friends” feels like dating, to the loneliness vs. longevity debate of friendships, to whether kids today can still have a childhood without screens, this one swings from vulnerable to hilarious. They open up about religion, rebellion, legacy, and what it really means to live without tech (spoiler: it involves mowing lawns). Plus: Amish cabinets, TikTok golf kids, and whether leaving a ‘public legacy’ is actually overrated. — Show Notes: (0:00) Leaf blowers, protein shakes, and jumping straight in (2:00) Do friends actually make you happy—or can family be enough? (5:54) Deep friendships and the science of living longer (7:35) Parenting, daycare drop-offs, and the awkward art of making couple friends (10:58) Music in the park, golf buddies, and social media friend hacks (12:58) Facebook groups and finding lifelong “Sean and Ashton” friends (14:01) Nostalgia for playing outside vs. today’s tech-saturated childhoods (16:20) Tech exhaustion and apps that lock you out for sanity (22:07) Growing up religious, rebellion, and modern faith perceptions (25:30) Come-to-Jesus moments and rebuilding from a troubled past (28:11) Judgment, stereotypes, and walking on eggshells in 2025 (29:24) Could you survive—or earn a living—without technology? (33:36) Disconnect challenges, Amish stories, and “modern Amish” cabinets (34:46) Legacy talk: family impact vs. chasing public recognition (38:44) Commodities, Keith Lee, boat families, and the cost of freedom (42:10) “Tech Bros Network” ideas and doubling the pod cadence (44:08) Guests vs. no guests, views, and the behind-the-scenes of Two Dads in Tech (45:29) Sponsorships, newsletters, and a direct call to listeners — Links: • Daniel Berk's LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielberk • Troy Munson's LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/troymunson • Two Dads in Tech Newsletter – https://twodadsintech.com • Shop Two Dads in Tech – https://shop.twodadsintech.com • Listen on Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/30GQP8FPJoKpLGpYBahlFP • Listen on Apple – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-dads-in-tech/id1785662964 • Check out Dimmo – https://www.dimmo.ai

    47 min
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Two dads, Troy Munson and Daniel Berk, dive into the world of software with the wit of seasoned tech veterans and the subtle chaos of raising kids. From the industry's hottest trends to the awkward questions no one asks at standups, they tackle it all with dry humor and a dash of relatability. If you’ve ever wondered what tech dads really think about software, this is the podcast you didn’t know you needed.

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  • Creator
    Troy Munson and Daniel Berk
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    44
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    © 2025 Troy Munson and Daniel Berk

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