The Real Dad Podcast
Welcome to "The Real Dad Podcast," the hilarious and heartfelt podcast that dives into the ups and downs of fatherhood. Join HGTV Personalities Dave Kenny and Joey Fletchler, alongside their two best friends, Brian and Mark, as they share their candid and vulnerable experiences as dads.
Each week, these four fathers cover a wide range of "Dad" related topics, from the joys of watching your child grow up to the challenges of balancing work and family life. With their unique blend of humor and authenticity, Dave, Joey, Brian, and Mark provide a refreshing perspective on what it means to be a dad in today's world.
Tune in for the laughs, stay for the heartfelt conversations about the struggles and triumphs of parenting. Whether you're a seasoned dad or a soon-to-be father, "The Real Dad Podcast" is the perfect place to connect with other dads and get the support you need.
Join us on this journey of fatherhood, and subscribe to "The Real Dad Podcast" today!
Episodes
156 episodes
Playground Friendships
Ever noticed how your kids can be completely different people when they're around someone new? In this captivating episode, we dive deep into the fascinating world of childhood social development and the magic that happens when we gently push o...
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Episode 156
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49:12
Finding Joy in Fatherhood's Chaos
Ever wondered what happens when dads get together and speak their unfiltered truth about parenthood? This episode captures the raw, hilarious reality of fatherhood that rarely makes it into parenting books.The conversation kicks off wit...
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Episode 155
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58:35
Trust the Universe: A Wedding Tale Nine Years in the Making
A wedding day becomes the ultimate test of fatherly strength when Mark's three-year-old son, serving as best man, demands to be held throughout the entire ceremony. "I'm holding him in the cradle position for what felt like eternity," Mark reco...
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Episode 154
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1:04:13
What Will They Love? The Unexpected Joy of Watching Your Children Discover Themselves
Ever had that moment when you suddenly realize your child has become their own person? That's exactly what we explore in this episode, sharing the hilarious and heartwarming ways our kids surprise us with their emerging personalities and unexpe...
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Episode 153
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1:16:27
Unfiltered Friendship: The Art of Taking a Jabbing
When life floods your basement, parenthood doesn't stop. One dad's weekend disaster opens a candid conversation about managing crises while still showing up for our kids, complete with insurance nightmares and children who see a flooded basemen...
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Episode 152
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1:10:24
Calm in Chaos: How a Deep Breath Changes Everything
Ever wondered how other parents handle the mess, stress, and incredible moments that come with raising kids? Buckle up for an unfiltered journey through modern fatherhood that's as entertaining as it is insightful.This episode dives dee...
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Episode 149
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1:08:32
From Tantrums to Triumph: A Parent's Journey Through Resistance
Beating your kids at sports might just be one of the most satisfying feelings in parenting. From swatting away basketball shots to dominating at board games, our hosts share those sweet moments of victory that won't last forever—so enjoy them w...
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Episode 150
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47:01
The Toughen Up Dilemma: Raising Emotionally Balanced Children in Today's World
When should we tell our kids to "toughen up" and when should we let them fully express their emotions? Four dads navigate this challenging parenting terrain with honesty, humor, and surprising personal revelations.The conversation begin...
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Episode 148
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1:09:33
The Big Questions Kids Ask
When joey's seven-year-old daughter Murphy asked him "What is life?" at bedtime, it sparked a profound journey into how we navigate our children's biggest questions. This thought-provoking episode delves into the challenges of explaining concep...
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Episode 147
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52:38
Growing Pains: Letting Go When They're Ready to Fly
That moment when your tween doesn't want you hovering nearby during basketball with friends anymore - it's a parenting milestone that catches many dads off guard. The guys dive deep into how children's growing independence challenges us emotion...
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Episode 144
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54:04
Patience Unlocked: Finding Your Child's Why
What happens when we stop immediately saying "no" to our kids and instead take a moment to understand the reasoning behind their choices? This episode dives deep into a parenting approach that might revolutionize how your children develop decis...
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Episode 143
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1:13:38
The "Art" of Parenting, Why Your Child isn't a Blank Slate
The age-old debate of nature versus nurture takes center stage as we explore Dr. Russell Barkley's fascinating perspective that children arrive in this world with over 400 psychological traits waiting to emerge—traits completely independent of ...
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Episode 142
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41:02
Parenting & Wedding Planning, the Art of Keeping Your Sanity
Parenting doesn’t just change your life—it changes who you are. This week, we break down the biggest ways fatherhood shifts relationships, from communication struggles to learning how to actually support your partner (inste...
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Episode 141
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1:11:58
What to Expect When You're Expecting with Mike Holmes Jr.
Very Special Guest Mike Holmes Jr. joins the party via shaky satellite uplink and it's Holmes on the Homies of the Dad Den! Birth Stories! Relationship Advice! Being parented by a famous dad! All right here, right now, on The Real Dad Pod...
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Episode 140
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1:10:21
Are Kids Only Good When They're Compliant?
We're just regular Dads without super powers; four guys who get colds when it's cold out and don't know the exact words for what the surface around a pool is called, so sometimes it drives us a little nuts when the kids JUST WON'T LISTEN! ...
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Episode 138
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54:19
How Dads Deal With Grief
The dads wrestle with growing up and growing old: Joey's therapist helps him process grief, Dave's son gets his babysitting certification and Mark struggles with basic vocabulary.
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Episode 137
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56:25
Is Loving My Kids Too Much Making Them Weak?
The Dads check in with some podcast heavy-hitters (via Dave's data plan) to discuss growing out of lay-downs, tracking cellphones, and how our boomer parents (tried to) show their love. But does any of it even matter if your Numerology is wrong...
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Episode 136
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51:12
How Can We Raise Our Kids To Be The Best Versions of Themselves?
Brolaw Brother-in-law Ian joins the Dads (minus Mark) to talk kids with unique brains, how growing up has changed, and how to run your family like an all star sales team!
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Episode 135
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1:19:25
Parenting: It's All About Picking Your Battles
As Winston Churchill once said: "Never give in—never, never, never, never..."But did he ever have to drag his four year old, kicking and screaming to get a hair cut?
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Episode 134
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1:02:52