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<rss xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Father Material</title><link>https://www.fathermaterial.com/</link><description><![CDATA[Father Material is a podcast focused on exploring how fatherhood impacts one's creative process and path. Hosted by producer, director and new Dad, Tyler Gildin, each episode consists of a conversation with a prominent creative discussing how becoming a father has impacted their creative process, their perspective, and ultimately the material that they create. As a father of 2 under 3 years old, Tyler embarks in candid conversations with guests about the constant balancing act of juggling "your babies" with your actual human babies, in hopes that someone can talk him off the ledge of the crib.]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/5264670/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Parenting</category><copyright>Copyright Gildin Media</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9763e44b840c7d0874eb0d1f60a8e29f.jpg</url><title>Father Material</title><link>https://www.fathermaterial.com/</link></image><lastBuildDate>Sat, 23 Mar 2024 01:20:06 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>Gildin Media</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Gildin Media</itunes:name><itunes:email>info@gildinmedia.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9763e44b840c7d0874eb0d1f60a8e29f.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>Father Material is a podcast focused on exploring how fatherhood impacts one's creative process and path. Hosted by producer, director and new Dad, Tyler Gildin, each episode consists of a conversation with a prominent creative discussing how becoming...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Father Material is a podcast focused on exploring how fatherhood impacts one's creative process and path. Hosted by producer, director and new Dad, Tyler Gildin, each episode consists of a conversation with a prominent creative discussing how becoming a father has impacted their creative process, their perspective, and ultimately the material that they create. As a father of 2 under 3 years old, Tyler embarks in candid conversations with guests about the constant balancing act of juggling "your babies" with your actual human babies, in hopes that someone can talk him off the ledge of the crib.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Kids &amp; Family"><itunes:category text="Parenting"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Comedy"/><itunes:category text="Kids &amp; Family"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>Clayton Fletcher</title><link>https://www.fathermaterial.com/</link><description><![CDATA[Clayton Fletcher is a standup comedian who has performed all over the world, but his favorite routine of all is his bedtime routine with his daughter. Clayton discusses juggling comedy, parenthood, professional poker and his new book published by HarperCollins, The ROI of LOL available now.<br /><br />Episode Breakdown:<br /><br />3:23 - Getting into Entertainment<br /><br />5:48 - Where He Was In His Career When He Became a Dad<br /><br />7:50 - How Fatherhood Impacted His Perspective and Approach<br /><br />11:33 - The ROI of LOL <br /><br />16:45 - How Being a Comedian Helps Transition to Parenthood <br /><br />19:20 - On Being a Professional Poker Player <br /><br />24:05 - DadLibs<br /><br />26:25 - Rapid Father Questions<br /><br />Follow Clayton:<br /><br />@claytoncomic: <br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/claytoncomic/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.instagram.com/claytoncomic/</a><br /><br /><br />@claytoncomic: <br /><a href="https://twitter.com/claytoncomic" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://twitter.com/claytoncomic</a><br /><br />The ROI of LOL: <a href="https://roilol.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://roilol.com/</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57625189</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Nov 2023 08:05:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57625189/clayton_father_material_final.mp3" length="32531854" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/bf5379d6-06d1-4cc7-9b03-20f39d17ae19/bf5379d6-06d1-4cc7-9b03-20f39d17ae19.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/bf5379d6-06d1-4cc7-9b03-20f39d17ae19/bf5379d6-06d1-4cc7-9b03-20f39d17ae19.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/bf5379d6-06d1-4cc7-9b03-20f39d17ae19/bf5379d6-06d1-4cc7-9b03-20f39d17ae19.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Gildin Media</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Clayton Fletcher is a standup comedian who has performed all over the world, but his favorite routine of all is his bedtime routine with his daughter. Clayton discusses juggling comedy, parenthood, professional poker and his new book published by...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Clayton Fletcher is a standup comedian who has performed all over the world, but his favorite routine of all is his bedtime routine with his daughter. Clayton discusses juggling comedy, parenthood, professional poker and his new book published by HarperCollins, The ROI of LOL available now.<br /><br />Episode Breakdown:<br /><br />3:23 - Getting into Entertainment<br /><br />5:48 - Where He Was In His Career When He Became a Dad<br /><br />7:50 - How Fatherhood Impacted His Perspective and Approach<br /><br />11:33 - The ROI of LOL <br /><br />16:45 - How Being a Comedian Helps Transition to Parenthood <br /><br />19:20 - On Being a Professional Poker Player <br /><br />24:05 - DadLibs<br /><br />26:25 - Rapid Father Questions<br /><br />Follow Clayton:<br /><br />@claytoncomic: <br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/claytoncomic/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.instagram.com/claytoncomic/</a><br /><br /><br />@claytoncomic: <br /><a href="https://twitter.com/claytoncomic" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://twitter.com/claytoncomic</a><br /><br />The ROI of LOL: <a href="https://roilol.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://roilol.com/</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2028</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>authors,comedian,comedy,creatives,creativity,dad,dads,family,fatherhood,fathers,parenthood,parenting,parents,writers</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9763e44b840c7d0874eb0d1f60a8e29f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Joel Willis</title><link>https://www.fathermaterial.com/</link><description><![CDATA[Joel Willis is the former Editor in Chief of the popular social media parenting brand, The Dad and co-author of the recently released book, Dad Law. He's also a loving father of two who enjoys working from home and is looking forward to dressing up and attending the next Taylor Swift concert with his daughter. <br /><br />Episode Breakdown: <br />1:46 - Little Bites<br />6:05 - Getting Into What Your Kids Are Into <br />7:40 - Early Career At GE <br />9:56 - Launching of The Dad <br />11:42 - Work/Life Balance<br />14:00 - Creating Dad Content <br />15:47- Assembling A Creative Team<br />18:32 - The Dad's Growth <br />23:25 - Dad Law <br />26:40 - Dad Libs<br />30:50 - Rapid Father Questions <br />37:00 - Dad Advice <br /><br />Follow Joel on Social:<br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thejoelwillis/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@thejoelwillis</a><br /><a href="https://twitter.com/TheJoelWillis" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@TheJoelWillis</a><br />https://www.tiktok.com/@thejoelwillis<br /><br /><a href="https://fathermaterial.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Father Material Website </a><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/father_material/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@father_material</a> on IG <br /><a href="https://twitter.com/Father_Material" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@father_material </a>on Twitter]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53564509</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Apr 2023 06:50:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53564509/joel_willis_1.mp3" length="57731111" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://freepodcasttranscription.com/transcription/c81c2b32fe31a98e6f5776c5c15960bbaf3e6475.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><itunes:author>Gildin Media</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Joel Willis is the former Editor in Chief of the popular social media parenting brand, The Dad and co-author of the recently released book, Dad Law. He's also a loving father of two who enjoys working from home and is looking forward to dressing up...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Joel Willis is the former Editor in Chief of the popular social media parenting brand, The Dad and co-author of the recently released book, Dad Law. He's also a loving father of two who enjoys working from home and is looking forward to dressing up and attending the next Taylor Swift concert with his daughter. <br /><br />Episode Breakdown: <br />1:46 - Little Bites<br />6:05 - Getting Into What Your Kids Are Into <br />7:40 - Early Career At GE <br />9:56 - Launching of The Dad <br />11:42 - Work/Life Balance<br />14:00 - Creating Dad Content <br />15:47- Assembling A Creative Team<br />18:32 - The Dad's Growth <br />23:25 - Dad Law <br />26:40 - Dad Libs<br />30:50 - Rapid Father Questions <br />37:00 - Dad Advice <br /><br />Follow Joel on Social:<br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thejoelwillis/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@thejoelwillis</a><br /><a href="https://twitter.com/TheJoelWillis" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@TheJoelWillis</a><br />https://www.tiktok.com/@thejoelwillis<br /><br /><a href="https://fathermaterial.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Father Material Website </a><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/father_material/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@father_material</a> on IG <br /><a href="https://twitter.com/Father_Material" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@father_material </a>on Twitter]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2402</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>creative,creatives,dad,dads,family,fatherhood,moms,parenting,parents,publishing</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9763e44b840c7d0874eb0d1f60a8e29f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Eli Lebowicz</title><link>https://www.fathermaterial.com/</link><description><![CDATA[Eli Lebowicz is a stand up comedian and most importantly a loving father of two. After balancing fatherhood, comedy and a full-time day job, Eli has announced he's diving full time into comedy (and still being a Dad). <br /><br />Episode Breakdown:<br />1:47 - Going Into Stand Up Full Time<br />2:44 - Balancing Parenting With Stand Up <br />6:15 - On Keeping Kosher <br />9:42 - How Being A Dad Influences His Comedy<br />15:20 - Balancing Parenthood With Finding Time To Be Creative <br />20:25 - Different Jewish Experiences <br />23:45 - Family Planning <br />31:35 - Funny Things His Kids Say To Him <br />34:33- Would You Rather? [Rapid Father Questions] <br />40:25- What Ages Are The Easiest/Toughest With Toddlers <br />46:50 - What Gives Him The Most Pride in Being a Dad <br /><br />Follow Eli on social media: <br />@EliLebowicz: <a href="https://twitter.com/EliLebowicz" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://twitter.com/EliLebowicz</a><br />@elicomedyagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/elicomedyagram/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.instagram.com/elicomedyagram/?hl=en</a><br /><br />For bookings and upcoming shows: <br /><a href="http://www.elicomedy.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://www.elicomedy.com/</a><br />Official Website: Fathermaterial.comInstagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/father_material/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.instagram.com/father_material/</a>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/Father_Material" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://twitter.com/Father_Material</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52750249</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2023 07:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52750249/eli_lebowicz_final.mp3" length="54165298" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gildin Media</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Eli Lebowicz is a stand up comedian and most importantly a loving father of two. After balancing fatherhood, comedy and a full-time day job, Eli has announced he's diving full time into comedy (and still being a Dad). 

Episode Breakdown:
1:47 - Going...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Eli Lebowicz is a stand up comedian and most importantly a loving father of two. After balancing fatherhood, comedy and a full-time day job, Eli has announced he's diving full time into comedy (and still being a Dad). <br /><br />Episode Breakdown:<br />1:47 - Going Into Stand Up Full Time<br />2:44 - Balancing Parenting With Stand Up <br />6:15 - On Keeping Kosher <br />9:42 - How Being A Dad Influences His Comedy<br />15:20 - Balancing Parenthood With Finding Time To Be Creative <br />20:25 - Different Jewish Experiences <br />23:45 - Family Planning <br />31:35 - Funny Things His Kids Say To Him <br />34:33- Would You Rather? [Rapid Father Questions] <br />40:25- What Ages Are The Easiest/Toughest With Toddlers <br />46:50 - What Gives Him The Most Pride in Being a Dad <br /><br />Follow Eli on social media: <br />@EliLebowicz: <a href="https://twitter.com/EliLebowicz" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://twitter.com/EliLebowicz</a><br />@elicomedyagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/elicomedyagram/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.instagram.com/elicomedyagram/?hl=en</a><br /><br />For bookings and upcoming shows: <br /><a href="http://www.elicomedy.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://www.elicomedy.com/</a><br />Official Website: Fathermaterial.comInstagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/father_material/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.instagram.com/father_material/</a>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/Father_Material" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://twitter.com/Father_Material</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3380</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>comedy,dadjoke,dads,fatherhood,funny,jewish,judaism,orthodox,parenting,parents,stand,standup</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9763e44b840c7d0874eb0d1f60a8e29f.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Joe Caporoso</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/joe-caporoso--52590533</link><description><![CDATA[Joe Caporoso is the President of sports and entertainment media company Team Whistle and founder of Turn on the Jets, where he hosts the Badlands Patreon podcast. But most importantly, Joe is a father of two boys who tries to keep the cursing to a minimum when watching the Jets with his kids and prefers changing diapers over assembling toys.<br /><br />Episode Breakdown<br />2:14 - Getting Extra Time at Home During the Pandemic<br />3:41 - Working From Home vs The Office <br />5:29 - Turn On The Jets + Becoming A Jets Fan <br />8:32 - Coaching His Kids Teams<br />10:40 - Working at Whistle <br />12:05 - How He Initially Adjusted To Becoming a Dad <br />14:14 - How Becoming A Dad Changes Your Perspective On Everything <br />16:48 - Perspective On Hiring Parents <br />19:15 - Balancing Work Mode and Dad Mode When WFH<br />20:52 - Being Mindful of What My Kids Watch<br />23:00 - Rapid Father Questions<br /><br />Follow Joe on Twitter<br />https://twitter.com/JCaporoso<br /><br />Turn On The Jets Presents: Badlands<br />https://www.patreon.com/BadlandsTOJ<br /><br />Team Whistle <br />https://teamwhistle.com/<br /><br />Official Website: Fathermaterial.com<br />Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/father_material/<br />Twitter: https://twitter.com/Father_Material<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52590533</guid><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2023 07:10:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52590533/joe_caporoso_fathermaterial.mp3" length="31804019" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gildin Media</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Joe Caporoso is the President of sports and entertainment media company Team Whistle and founder of Turn on the Jets, where he hosts the Badlands Patreon podcast. But most importantly, Joe is a father of two boys who tries to keep the cursing to a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Joe Caporoso is the President of sports and entertainment media company Team Whistle and founder of Turn on the Jets, where he hosts the Badlands Patreon podcast. But most importantly, Joe is a father of two boys who tries to keep the cursing to a minimum when watching the Jets with his kids and prefers changing diapers over assembling toys.<br /><br />Episode Breakdown<br />2:14 - Getting Extra Time at Home During the Pandemic<br />3:41 - Working From Home vs The Office <br />5:29 - Turn On The Jets + Becoming A Jets Fan <br />8:32 - Coaching His Kids Teams<br />10:40 - Working at Whistle <br />12:05 - How He Initially Adjusted To Becoming a Dad <br />14:14 - How Becoming A Dad Changes Your Perspective On Everything <br />16:48 - Perspective On Hiring Parents <br />19:15 - Balancing Work Mode and Dad Mode When WFH<br />20:52 - Being Mindful of What My Kids Watch<br />23:00 - Rapid Father Questions<br /><br />Follow Joe on Twitter<br />https://twitter.com/JCaporoso<br /><br />Turn On The Jets Presents: Badlands<br />https://www.patreon.com/BadlandsTOJ<br /><br />Team Whistle <br />https://teamwhistle.com/<br /><br />Official Website: Fathermaterial.com<br />Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/father_material/<br />Twitter: https://twitter.com/Father_Material<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1981</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>badlands,caporoso,dadjoke,dads,family,fanatics,fatherhood,fathers,jets,motherhood,nfl,parenthood,parenting,sports,turnonthejets,whistle</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9763e44b840c7d0874eb0d1f60a8e29f.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Phil Ranta</title><link>https://www.fathermaterial.com/</link><description><![CDATA[Phil Ranta is a digital media veteran who has held leadership roles at companies such as Super Deluxe, Fullscreen, Studio 71, Facebook and now We Are Verified where he’s the COO focused on all things web3 and creator economy. But most importantly, he's a father of two, who believes that time spent with your kids makes you a better leader and that every parent could benefit from improv or comedy training.<br /><br />Episode Breakdown:<br /><br />3:05 - Navigating Young Kids with Young Startups <br />5:00 - How His Kids Were Impacted By The Pandemic <br />9:52 - Where He Was In His Career When He First Became a Dad <br />11:41 - How Becoming A Dad Impacts Your Approach To Content<br />15:15 - How Disney Movies Can Be Difficult To Watch With Your Kids <br />18:08 - How Spending More time With Your Kids Makes you A Better Leader <br />21:20 - How Having a Background in Comedy is Beneficial As a Parent <br />26:06 - How Fathers Are More Present In Their Kids Lives Today <br />27:40 - How Dad-Content Has Become Cool<br />29:05 - Rapid Father Questions <br />31:45 - Is Bluey the Best Show for Dads? <br />37:25 - Defining Dad Energy and Dad Funny <br /><br /><br /><br />Follow Phil on twitter @PhilRanta for more insight on media and fatherhood:<br />https://twitter.com/PhilRanta<br /><br />Official Website: Fathermaterial.com<br />Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/father_material/<br />Twitter: https://twitter.com/Father_Material<br /><ul><li></li></ul><br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52455357</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2023 07:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52455357/phil_ranta_fathermaterial.mp3" length="42446088" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gildin Media</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Phil Ranta is a digital media veteran who has held leadership roles at companies such as Super Deluxe, Fullscreen, Studio 71, Facebook and now We Are Verified where he’s the COO focused on all things web3 and creator economy. But most importantly,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Phil Ranta is a digital media veteran who has held leadership roles at companies such as Super Deluxe, Fullscreen, Studio 71, Facebook and now We Are Verified where he’s the COO focused on all things web3 and creator economy. But most importantly, he's a father of two, who believes that time spent with your kids makes you a better leader and that every parent could benefit from improv or comedy training.<br /><br />Episode Breakdown:<br /><br />3:05 - Navigating Young Kids with Young Startups <br />5:00 - How His Kids Were Impacted By The Pandemic <br />9:52 - Where He Was In His Career When He First Became a Dad <br />11:41 - How Becoming A Dad Impacts Your Approach To Content<br />15:15 - How Disney Movies Can Be Difficult To Watch With Your Kids <br />18:08 - How Spending More time With Your Kids Makes you A Better Leader <br />21:20 - How Having a Background in Comedy is Beneficial As a Parent <br />26:06 - How Fathers Are More Present In Their Kids Lives Today <br />27:40 - How Dad-Content Has Become Cool<br />29:05 - Rapid Father Questions <br />31:45 - Is Bluey the Best Show for Dads? <br />37:25 - Defining Dad Energy and Dad Funny <br /><br /><br /><br />Follow Phil on twitter @PhilRanta for more insight on media and fatherhood:<br />https://twitter.com/PhilRanta<br /><br />Official Website: Fathermaterial.com<br />Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/father_material/<br />Twitter: https://twitter.com/Father_Material<br /><ul><li></li></ul><br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2647</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>comedy,creators,dad,dads,digital,fatherhood,fathers,improv,media,motherhood,nft,parenthood,parenting,parents,web3</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9763e44b840c7d0874eb0d1f60a8e29f.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Brad Haugen</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/brad-haugen--51975472</link><description><![CDATA[Brad Haugen is a media connoisseur whose past stops included SB Projects and the online media company ATTN (founder). He's currently the president of Westbrook Media, Will and Jada Smith's Media company. But most importantly, Brad is a very proud father of two and feels there's nothing in his life that is more important than helping them become the best versions of themselves for the world. <br /><br />Episode Breakdown:<br />2:00 - Having Kids So Close In Age <br />5:58 - Working for Scooter Braun When First Becoming a Dad<br />11:00 - How Being A Dad Impacts His Approach To Content <br />14:30 - Balancing Work And Fatherhood <br />16:40 - Working at Westbrook Media <br />18:48 - Pitching Creative Ideas To Your Kids<br />19:40 - Rapid Father Questions <br />24:30 - What Gives Him The Most Pride In Being A Father <br /><br />Follow Brad @bradHaugen on social and see their latest work @westbrook <br /><br />Official Website: Fathermaterial.com<br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/father_material/" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/father_material/</a><br />Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/Father_Material" rel="noopener">https://twitter.com/Father_Material</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51975472</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2022 07:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51975472/brad_haugen_final.mp3" length="26753236" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gildin Media</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Brad Haugen is a media connoisseur whose past stops included SB Projects and the online media company ATTN (founder). He's currently the president of Westbrook Media, Will and Jada Smith's Media company. But most importantly, Brad is a very proud...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Brad Haugen is a media connoisseur whose past stops included SB Projects and the online media company ATTN (founder). He's currently the president of Westbrook Media, Will and Jada Smith's Media company. But most importantly, Brad is a very proud father of two and feels there's nothing in his life that is more important than helping them become the best versions of themselves for the world. <br /><br />Episode Breakdown:<br />2:00 - Having Kids So Close In Age <br />5:58 - Working for Scooter Braun When First Becoming a Dad<br />11:00 - How Being A Dad Impacts His Approach To Content <br />14:30 - Balancing Work And Fatherhood <br />16:40 - Working at Westbrook Media <br />18:48 - Pitching Creative Ideas To Your Kids<br />19:40 - Rapid Father Questions <br />24:30 - What Gives Him The Most Pride In Being A Father <br /><br />Follow Brad @bradHaugen on social and see their latest work @westbrook <br /><br />Official Website: Fathermaterial.com<br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/father_material/" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/father_material/</a><br />Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/Father_Material" rel="noopener">https://twitter.com/Father_Material</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1671</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>content,dad,dadjokes,dads,family,father,fatherhood,fathers,kids,media,parent,parenthood,parenting,parents,westbrook,westbrookinc,willsmith</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9763e44b840c7d0874eb0d1f60a8e29f.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Robert King</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/robert-king--51815519</link><description><![CDATA[Robert King is a writer/comedian whose work has been seen on The Dad, The Chase on ABC and Up Early Tonight on Hulu. He just recently released a memoir "No One Here Is Like Me: Race, Family and Fatherhood"  available exclusively in ebook and audiobook on Scribd. But most importantly, Robert is a loving father of two, who like many of us, is always striving to do better as he looks to balance his creative endeavors with still being a present father. <br /><br />Episode Breakdown:<br /><br />2:00 - Parent's Night Out<br /><br />5:25 - Hardest Age of Parenting <br /><br />10:05 - Working at The Dad<br /><br />13:00- The Creative Process<br /><br />18:15 - Balancing Work with Kids <br /><br />21:10 - Working From Home<br /><br />25:54 - Writing 'No One Here Is Like Me'  <br /><br />30:15 - The Real Lowdown No One Tells Expecting Parents<br /><br />36:40 - Rapid Father Questions <br /><br />You can follow Robert on Instagram @RobKingOfficial <br /><br />Check out the book "No One Here Is Like Me: Race, Family and Fatherhood" exclusively on Scribd: <a href="https://www.scribd.com/book/592829696/No-One-Here-Is-Like-Me-Race-Family-and-Fatherhood" rel="noopener">https://www.scribd.com/book/592829696/No-One-Here-Is-Like-Me-Race-Family-and-Fatherhood</a><br /><br />Sponsor:<br />Mindset Wellness is one of the fastest growing CBD companies in the US. Mindset uses full spectrum CBD infused with terpenes which are essential plant oils that navigate you to a specific mindset. All products are all natural, vegan, organic and GMO free.<br /><br />Go to: Mindsetwellness.com and use code:  FATHERMATERIAL for 20% off and free shipping.<br /><br />Official Website: Fathermaterial.com<br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/father_material/" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/father_material/</a><br />Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/Father_Material" rel="noopener">https://twitter.com/Father_Material</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51815519</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2022 07:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51815519/rob_king_episode_final.mp3" length="47187296" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gildin Media</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Robert King is a writer/comedian whose work has been seen on The Dad, The Chase on ABC and Up Early Tonight on Hulu. He just recently released a memoir "No One Here Is Like Me: Race, Family and Fatherhood"  available exclusively in ebook and audiobook...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Robert King is a writer/comedian whose work has been seen on The Dad, The Chase on ABC and Up Early Tonight on Hulu. He just recently released a memoir "No One Here Is Like Me: Race, Family and Fatherhood"  available exclusively in ebook and audiobook on Scribd. But most importantly, Robert is a loving father of two, who like many of us, is always striving to do better as he looks to balance his creative endeavors with still being a present father. <br /><br />Episode Breakdown:<br /><br />2:00 - Parent's Night Out<br /><br />5:25 - Hardest Age of Parenting <br /><br />10:05 - Working at The Dad<br /><br />13:00- The Creative Process<br /><br />18:15 - Balancing Work with Kids <br /><br />21:10 - Working From Home<br /><br />25:54 - Writing 'No One Here Is Like Me'  <br /><br />30:15 - The Real Lowdown No One Tells Expecting Parents<br /><br />36:40 - Rapid Father Questions <br /><br />You can follow Robert on Instagram @RobKingOfficial <br /><br />Check out the book "No One Here Is Like Me: Race, Family and Fatherhood" exclusively on Scribd: <a href="https://www.scribd.com/book/592829696/No-One-Here-Is-Like-Me-Race-Family-and-Fatherhood" rel="noopener">https://www.scribd.com/book/592829696/No-One-Here-Is-Like-Me-Race-Family-and-Fatherhood</a><br /><br />Sponsor:<br />Mindset Wellness is one of the fastest growing CBD companies in the US. Mindset uses full spectrum CBD infused with terpenes which are essential plant oils that navigate you to a specific mindset. All products are all natural, vegan, organic and GMO free.<br /><br />Go to: Mindsetwellness.com and use code:  FATHERMATERIAL for 20% off and free shipping.<br /><br />Official Website: Fathermaterial.com<br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/father_material/" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/father_material/</a><br />Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/Father_Material" rel="noopener">https://twitter.com/Father_Material</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2947</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>author,comedy,creative,dad,dads,family,fatherhood,fathering,fathers,laughter,mothers,parenting,parents,sketch,writing</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9763e44b840c7d0874eb0d1f60a8e29f.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Corey Rodrigues</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/corey-rodrigues--50867006</link><description><![CDATA[Corey Rodrigues is a comedian and actor whose work has been seen on Conan, TrueTV, EPIX and Prime Video. But most importantly, Corey is a family man. He's a loving father of two boys and even created a Zoom series Corey's Stories where he and one of his son's would tell stories and jokes while interacting with other kids on Zoom. Corey discusses everything from how he actively made the decision to pursue both comedy and having kids to some of his least favorite parts of parenting which include occasional awkward situations and frustration in the bathroom. <br /> <br />Episode Breakdown: <br />2:25 - Where I Was In My Career When I Became A Dad<br />5:40 - Balancing Both a Comedy Career and Having Kids <br />9:05 -  The Impact Fatherhood Has Had On My Material <br />13:25 - Frustration of Dealing With Sick Kids <br />16:00 - What "Stinks" About Being A Parent The Most... <br />21:08 - The Dad Voice and The Look <br />24:30 - How We Treat Our Kids Differently Today <br />27:30 - Corey's Stories <br />31:28 - Dealing With Other Parents On The Playground <br />34:00 - How We Make Up Excuses When Our Kids Aren't Friendly <br />37:58 - Salesman <br />40:00  Rapid Father Questions <br /><br />You can follow Corey on Instagram @coreyrods and head to his website CoreyRodrigues.com for info on all upcoming shows. Watch Salesman streaming on Prime Video: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Salesmen-Corey-Rodrigues/dp/B09Q3LXHBT" rel="noopener">https://www.amazon.com/Salesmen-Corey-Rodrigues/dp/B09Q3LXHBT</a><br /><br />Sponsor:<br />Mindset Wellness is one of the fastest growing CBD companies in the US. Mindset uses full spectrum CBD infused with terpenes which are essential plant oils that navigate you to a specific mindset. All products are all natural, vegan, organic and GMO free.<br /><br />Go to: Mindsetwellness.com and use code:  FATHERMATERIAL for 20% off and free shipping.<br /><br />Official Website: Fathermaterial.com<br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/father_material/" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/father_material/</a><br />Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/Father_Material" rel="noopener">https://twitter.com/Father_Material</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50867006</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Aug 2022 06:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/50867006/corey_rodrigues_final.mp3" length="44125905" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gildin Media</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Corey Rodrigues is a comedian and actor whose work has been seen on Conan, TrueTV, EPIX and Prime Video. But most importantly, Corey is a family man. He's a loving father of two boys and even created a Zoom series Corey's Stories where he and one of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Corey Rodrigues is a comedian and actor whose work has been seen on Conan, TrueTV, EPIX and Prime Video. But most importantly, Corey is a family man. He's a loving father of two boys and even created a Zoom series Corey's Stories where he and one of his son's would tell stories and jokes while interacting with other kids on Zoom. Corey discusses everything from how he actively made the decision to pursue both comedy and having kids to some of his least favorite parts of parenting which include occasional awkward situations and frustration in the bathroom. <br /> <br />Episode Breakdown: <br />2:25 - Where I Was In My Career When I Became A Dad<br />5:40 - Balancing Both a Comedy Career and Having Kids <br />9:05 -  The Impact Fatherhood Has Had On My Material <br />13:25 - Frustration of Dealing With Sick Kids <br />16:00 - What "Stinks" About Being A Parent The Most... <br />21:08 - The Dad Voice and The Look <br />24:30 - How We Treat Our Kids Differently Today <br />27:30 - Corey's Stories <br />31:28 - Dealing With Other Parents On The Playground <br />34:00 - How We Make Up Excuses When Our Kids Aren't Friendly <br />37:58 - Salesman <br />40:00  Rapid Father Questions <br /><br />You can follow Corey on Instagram @coreyrods and head to his website CoreyRodrigues.com for info on all upcoming shows. Watch Salesman streaming on Prime Video: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Salesmen-Corey-Rodrigues/dp/B09Q3LXHBT" rel="noopener">https://www.amazon.com/Salesmen-Corey-Rodrigues/dp/B09Q3LXHBT</a><br /><br />Sponsor:<br />Mindset Wellness is one of the fastest growing CBD companies in the US. Mindset uses full spectrum CBD infused with terpenes which are essential plant oils that navigate you to a specific mindset. All products are all natural, vegan, organic and GMO free.<br /><br />Go to: Mindsetwellness.com and use code:  FATHERMATERIAL for 20% off and free shipping.<br /><br />Official Website: Fathermaterial.com<br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/father_material/" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/father_material/</a><br />Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/Father_Material" rel="noopener">https://twitter.com/Father_Material</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2753</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>advice,boston,comedy,dad,dads,dadvice,fatherhood,fathers,jokes,parenthood,parenting,parents,standup</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9763e44b840c7d0874eb0d1f60a8e29f.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Jeff Marek</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/jeff-marek--50232873</link><description><![CDATA[Jeff Marek is a TV personality, radio host and Sportsnet insider who is a master of all things broadcasting and hockey. But most importantly, Jeff’s a Dad of three, and a hockey dad of course! Jeff talks about what it’s like watching his kids play and his philosophy on coaching kids as well as the important role that adoption has played in his life. Working 7 days a week, Jeff is constantly balancing his creative work life and his family life. <br />Episode Breakdown: <br />1:50 - Coming Up With Kids Names <br />5:50 - Watching Your Kids Play Sports <br />8:45 - How Hockey Coaches Should Approach Kids <br />10:50 - Remembering His Kids First Days On The Rink <br />12:34 - The Role Adoption Has Played in His Life <br />21:10 - Balancing Work with Family <br />27:20 - Rapid Father Questions <br /><br />You can follow Jeff on twitter @JeffMarek and Instagram @jeffmarekhockey. <br />Listen to Jeff:https://www.sportsnet.ca/590/jeff-marek-show/<br /><a href="https://podcast.sportsnet.ca/32-thoughts/" rel="noopener">https://podcast.sportsnet.ca/32-thoughts/</a><br /><br />Sponsor:<br />Mindset Wellness is one of the fastest growing CBD companies in the US. Mindset uses full spectrum CBD infused with terpenes which are essential plant oils that navigate you to a specific mindset. All products are all natural, vegan, organic and GMO free.<br /><br />Go to: Mindsetwellness.com and use code:  FATHERMATERIAL for 20% off and free shipping.<br /><br />Official Website: Fathermaterial.com<br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/father_material/" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/father_material/</a><br />Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/Father_Material" rel="noopener">https://twitter.com/Father_Material</a><br /> ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50232873</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jun 2022 06:15:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/50232873/jeff_marek_episode.mp3" length="30368114" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gildin Media</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Jeff Marek is a TV personality, radio host and Sportsnet insider who is a master of all things broadcasting and hockey. But most importantly, Jeff’s a Dad of three, and a hockey dad of course! Jeff talks about what it’s like watching his kids play and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jeff Marek is a TV personality, radio host and Sportsnet insider who is a master of all things broadcasting and hockey. But most importantly, Jeff’s a Dad of three, and a hockey dad of course! Jeff talks about what it’s like watching his kids play and his philosophy on coaching kids as well as the important role that adoption has played in his life. Working 7 days a week, Jeff is constantly balancing his creative work life and his family life. <br />Episode Breakdown: <br />1:50 - Coming Up With Kids Names <br />5:50 - Watching Your Kids Play Sports <br />8:45 - How Hockey Coaches Should Approach Kids <br />10:50 - Remembering His Kids First Days On The Rink <br />12:34 - The Role Adoption Has Played in His Life <br />21:10 - Balancing Work with Family <br />27:20 - Rapid Father Questions <br /><br />You can follow Jeff on twitter @JeffMarek and Instagram @jeffmarekhockey. <br />Listen to Jeff:https://www.sportsnet.ca/590/jeff-marek-show/<br /><a href="https://podcast.sportsnet.ca/32-thoughts/" rel="noopener">https://podcast.sportsnet.ca/32-thoughts/</a><br /><br />Sponsor:<br />Mindset Wellness is one of the fastest growing CBD companies in the US. Mindset uses full spectrum CBD infused with terpenes which are essential plant oils that navigate you to a specific mindset. All products are all natural, vegan, organic and GMO free.<br /><br />Go to: Mindsetwellness.com and use code:  FATHERMATERIAL for 20% off and free shipping.<br /><br />Official Website: Fathermaterial.com<br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/father_material/" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/father_material/</a><br />Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/Father_Material" rel="noopener">https://twitter.com/Father_Material</a><br /> ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1897</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9763e44b840c7d0874eb0d1f60a8e29f.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Jonathan Shapiro</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/jonathan-shapiro--48988451</link><description><![CDATA[Jonathan Shapiro is a creative and entrepreneur who has worked in the music industry as a producer/rapper, the fashion industry as the founder of the boutique clothing chain Mixology, and now in the CBD industry as the founder and CEO of Mindset Wellness. Most importantly, he's a loving father of 3 kids. Jonathan talks a lot about his feelings of pride towards his kids and their childhood vs his own troubled childhood, as well as the chronic anxiety he’s suffered throughout his life which has led him to his latest creative venture. <br /><br />You can follow Jonathan on all social media @Jonsaintshapiro and Follow Mindset Wellness @Mindsetwellnesscbd and <a href="https://www.mindsetwellness.com/" rel="noopener">https://www.mindsetwellness.com/</a><br /><br />Episode Breakdown:<br /><br />2:32-  What It's Like Having Kids In College When He Never Went <br />5:47 - Getting His Start In The Music Business <br />8:15 - Changing Industries After His Wife Was Pregnant <br />9:35 - Getting Into The Retail Space <br />11:34 - Launching Mixology after the Recession <br />15:55 - Dealing With Chronic Anxiety Throughout His Life <br />18:00 - How Anxiety Relates To Parenting <br />19:20 - On First Trying CBD <br />23:15 -Launching Mindset Wellness During The Pandemic <br />26:35-  How Their Kids View Their Parents in the CBD Business <br />28:30 - Talk To Me vs Talk To Your Father  <br />29:48 - Rapid Father Questions <br /><br />Sponsor: <br />Mindset Wellness is one of the fastest growing CBD companies in the US. Mindset uses full spectrum CBD infused with terpenes which are essential plant oils that navigate you to a specific mindset. All products are all natural, vegan, organic and GMO free.<br /><br />Go to: Mindsetwellness.com and use code:  FATHERMATERIAL for 20% off and free shipping.<br /><br />Official Website: Fathermaterial.com <br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/father_material/" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/father_material/</a><br />Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/Father_Material" rel="noopener">https://twitter.com/Father_Material</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48988451</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2022 07:05:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/48988451/jonathan_shapiro_final.mp3" length="33576589" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gildin Media</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Jonathan Shapiro is a creative and entrepreneur who has worked in the music industry as a producer/rapper, the fashion industry as the founder of the boutique clothing chain Mixology, and now in the CBD industry as the founder and CEO of Mindset...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jonathan Shapiro is a creative and entrepreneur who has worked in the music industry as a producer/rapper, the fashion industry as the founder of the boutique clothing chain Mixology, and now in the CBD industry as the founder and CEO of Mindset Wellness. Most importantly, he's a loving father of 3 kids. Jonathan talks a lot about his feelings of pride towards his kids and their childhood vs his own troubled childhood, as well as the chronic anxiety he’s suffered throughout his life which has led him to his latest creative venture. <br /><br />You can follow Jonathan on all social media @Jonsaintshapiro and Follow Mindset Wellness @Mindsetwellnesscbd and <a href="https://www.mindsetwellness.com/" rel="noopener">https://www.mindsetwellness.com/</a><br /><br />Episode Breakdown:<br /><br />2:32-  What It's Like Having Kids In College When He Never Went <br />5:47 - Getting His Start In The Music Business <br />8:15 - Changing Industries After His Wife Was Pregnant <br />9:35 - Getting Into The Retail Space <br />11:34 - Launching Mixology after the Recession <br />15:55 - Dealing With Chronic Anxiety Throughout His Life <br />18:00 - How Anxiety Relates To Parenting <br />19:20 - On First Trying CBD <br />23:15 -Launching Mindset Wellness During The Pandemic <br />26:35-  How Their Kids View Their Parents in the CBD Business <br />28:30 - Talk To Me vs Talk To Your Father  <br />29:48 - Rapid Father Questions <br /><br />Sponsor: <br />Mindset Wellness is one of the fastest growing CBD companies in the US. Mindset uses full spectrum CBD infused with terpenes which are essential plant oils that navigate you to a specific mindset. All products are all natural, vegan, organic and GMO free.<br /><br />Go to: Mindsetwellness.com and use code:  FATHERMATERIAL for 20% off and free shipping.<br /><br />Official Website: Fathermaterial.com <br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/father_material/" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/father_material/</a><br />Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/Father_Material" rel="noopener">https://twitter.com/Father_Material</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2091</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>cannabis,cbd,dad,dads,entrepreneur,fashion,fatherhood,hemp,kids,marijuana,mindset,mindsetwellness,mixology,parenthood,parenting,smallbusiness</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9763e44b840c7d0874eb0d1f60a8e29f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Dan Grunfeld</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dan-grunfeld--48904933</link><description><![CDATA[Dan Grunfeld is a former professional basketball player and author of the book By The Grace of the Game: The Holocaust, a Basketball Legacy, and an Unprecedented American Dream. Dan is the son of Ernie Grunfeld, former NBA basketball player and General Manger, 2x olympic gold medalist and the only known NBA player who is the direct descendant of Holocaust Survivors. Dan is also the father of a three-year old boy and another boy on the way, continuing his family's legacy they built in the US since his grandparents immigrated from Romania to New York City after the war, when his father was eight. The book tells the story of his family's journey from those who were lost and those who survived the Holocaust, to the life that basketball helped his family build in America. <br /><br />The book is available on Amazon: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Grace-Game-Holocaust-Basketball-Unprecedented/dp/1629379220" rel="noopener">https://www.amazon.com/Grace-Game-Holocaust-Basketball-Unprecedented/dp/1629379220</a><br /><br />You can follow Dan on Twitter @Dan_Grunfeld <br /><br />Episode Breakdown: <br />2:05 - Why It's An Important Time For A Book Like This <br />3:50 - What Early Dad Life Was Like <br />8:02 - Growing Up With His Dad Being The GM of the Knicks<br />12:15 - How his Dad Shaped The Way He Approaches Fatherhood <br />16:49 - When He First Began Writing The Book <br />19:00 - Approaching His Creative Process Like He approached His Basketball Career <br />23:48 - Knowing His Kids Can One Day Read The Book <br />25:52- How Comedian Buddy Hackett Played His Family Smuggle US Dollars Out of Romania<br />31:30 - When His Dad First Started To Play Basketball At The Age of 10 <br />35:38 - What's Next In His Career<br />37:00 - The Help of the Organization HIAS <br />41:54 - Rapid Father Questions <br />48:20 - What He Wants His Family Legacy To Be <br /><br /><br />Sponsor:<br />Mindset Wellness is one of the fastest growing CBD companies in the US. Mindset uses full spectrum CBD infused with terpenes which are essential plant oils that navigate you to a specific mindset. All products are all natural, vegan, organic and GMO free.<br /><br />Go to: Mindsetwellness.com and use code:  FATHERMATERIAL for 20% off and free shipping.<br /><br />Official Website: Fathermaterial.com<br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/father_material/" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/father_material/</a><br />Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/Father_Material" rel="noopener">https://twitter.com/Father_Material</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48904933</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2022 07:05:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/48904933/dan_grunfeld_final.mp3" length="48589583" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gildin Media</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Dan Grunfeld is a former professional basketball player and author of the book By The Grace of the Game: The Holocaust, a Basketball Legacy, and an Unprecedented American Dream. Dan is the son of Ernie Grunfeld, former NBA basketball player and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dan Grunfeld is a former professional basketball player and author of the book By The Grace of the Game: The Holocaust, a Basketball Legacy, and an Unprecedented American Dream. Dan is the son of Ernie Grunfeld, former NBA basketball player and General Manger, 2x olympic gold medalist and the only known NBA player who is the direct descendant of Holocaust Survivors. Dan is also the father of a three-year old boy and another boy on the way, continuing his family's legacy they built in the US since his grandparents immigrated from Romania to New York City after the war, when his father was eight. The book tells the story of his family's journey from those who were lost and those who survived the Holocaust, to the life that basketball helped his family build in America. <br /><br />The book is available on Amazon: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Grace-Game-Holocaust-Basketball-Unprecedented/dp/1629379220" rel="noopener">https://www.amazon.com/Grace-Game-Holocaust-Basketball-Unprecedented/dp/1629379220</a><br /><br />You can follow Dan on Twitter @Dan_Grunfeld <br /><br />Episode Breakdown: <br />2:05 - Why It's An Important Time For A Book Like This <br />3:50 - What Early Dad Life Was Like <br />8:02 - Growing Up With His Dad Being The GM of the Knicks<br />12:15 - How his Dad Shaped The Way He Approaches Fatherhood <br />16:49 - When He First Began Writing The Book <br />19:00 - Approaching His Creative Process Like He approached His Basketball Career <br />23:48 - Knowing His Kids Can One Day Read The Book <br />25:52- How Comedian Buddy Hackett Played His Family Smuggle US Dollars Out of Romania<br />31:30 - When His Dad First Started To Play Basketball At The Age of 10 <br />35:38 - What's Next In His Career<br />37:00 - The Help of the Organization HIAS <br />41:54 - Rapid Father Questions <br />48:20 - What He Wants His Family Legacy To Be <br /><br /><br />Sponsor:<br />Mindset Wellness is one of the fastest growing CBD companies in the US. Mindset uses full spectrum CBD infused with terpenes which are essential plant oils that navigate you to a specific mindset. All products are all natural, vegan, organic and GMO free.<br /><br />Go to: Mindsetwellness.com and use code:  FATHERMATERIAL for 20% off and free shipping.<br /><br />Official Website: Fathermaterial.com<br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/father_material/" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/father_material/</a><br />Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/Father_Material" rel="noopener">https://twitter.com/Father_Material</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3031</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>author,basketball,bernardking,creative,ernie,family,grunfeld,holocaust,jewish,judaism,king,knicks,legacy,maccabiah,nba,olympics,romania,sports,survivors,writing</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9763e44b840c7d0874eb0d1f60a8e29f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Rich Hollenberg</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rich-hollenberg--48734381</link><description><![CDATA[Rich Hollenberg is an Emmy-Award Winning Sportscaster covering college basketball play by play on ESPN and the in-studio host for the Tampa Bay Rays. Most importantly, he’s a loving father of 3, of which his eldest is a senior in High School, getting ready to head off to college. We discuss everything from dealing with missing family events when he's on the road, the importance of summer camp on a young kid's life and how he knew he wanted to go to Syracuse to be a sportscaster since he was 13 years old. You can follow Rich on twitter @RichOnSports or Instagram at @richholl to follow his exciting career in Sports. <br /><br />Episode Breakdown: <br />1:55 - Syracuse Alumni <br />3:20 - His First Son Going Off To College <br />6:28 - Dealing With Having To Miss Events For Work <br />9:11 - Missing His Son's Birthday for a Springsteen Concert <br />13:15 - Emceeing His Sister's Bat Mitzvah <br />14:35 - Knowing He Wanted To Go To Syracuse <br />15:28 - The Impact Of Summer Camp <br />19:00 - How He Met His Wife On An Audition And Wanting To Be A Young Parent <br />23:45 - Running A Sportscasting Coaching Company  <br />27:30 - Dad Libs<br />29:50 - Rapid Father Questions <br />34:50 - Teaching His Kids The Ability To Communicate Through The Written Word <br /><br />Sponsor:<br />Mindset Wellness is one of the fastest growing CBD companies in the US. Mindset uses full spectrum CBD infused with terpenes which are essential plant oils that navigate you to a specific mindset. All products are all natural, vegan, organic and GMO free.<br /><br />Go to: Mindsetwellness.com and use code:  FATHERMATERIAL for 20% off and free shipping.<br /><br /><br />Official Website: Fathermaterial.com<br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/father_material/" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/father_material/</a><br />Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/Father_Material" rel="noopener">https://twitter.com/Father_Material</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48734381</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Feb 2022 07:00:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/48734381/rich_hollenberg_final_1.mp3" length="35864157" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gildin Media</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Rich Hollenberg is an Emmy-Award Winning Sportscaster covering college basketball play by play on ESPN and the in-studio host for the Tampa Bay Rays. Most importantly, he’s a loving father of 3, of which his eldest is a senior in High School, getting...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Rich Hollenberg is an Emmy-Award Winning Sportscaster covering college basketball play by play on ESPN and the in-studio host for the Tampa Bay Rays. Most importantly, he’s a loving father of 3, of which his eldest is a senior in High School, getting ready to head off to college. We discuss everything from dealing with missing family events when he's on the road, the importance of summer camp on a young kid's life and how he knew he wanted to go to Syracuse to be a sportscaster since he was 13 years old. You can follow Rich on twitter @RichOnSports or Instagram at @richholl to follow his exciting career in Sports. <br /><br />Episode Breakdown: <br />1:55 - Syracuse Alumni <br />3:20 - His First Son Going Off To College <br />6:28 - Dealing With Having To Miss Events For Work <br />9:11 - Missing His Son's Birthday for a Springsteen Concert <br />13:15 - Emceeing His Sister's Bat Mitzvah <br />14:35 - Knowing He Wanted To Go To Syracuse <br />15:28 - The Impact Of Summer Camp <br />19:00 - How He Met His Wife On An Audition And Wanting To Be A Young Parent <br />23:45 - Running A Sportscasting Coaching Company  <br />27:30 - Dad Libs<br />29:50 - Rapid Father Questions <br />34:50 - Teaching His Kids The Ability To Communicate Through The Written Word <br /><br />Sponsor:<br />Mindset Wellness is one of the fastest growing CBD companies in the US. Mindset uses full spectrum CBD infused with terpenes which are essential plant oils that navigate you to a specific mindset. All products are all natural, vegan, organic and GMO free.<br /><br />Go to: Mindsetwellness.com and use code:  FATHERMATERIAL for 20% off and free shipping.<br /><br /><br />Official Website: Fathermaterial.com<br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/father_material/" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/father_material/</a><br />Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/Father_Material" rel="noopener">https://twitter.com/Father_Material</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2232</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>basketball,broadcaster,college,comedy,cuse,dad,dadpod,dads,espn,fatherhood,fathers,kids,newhouse,parenthood,parenting,parents,sports,sportscaster,syracuse,tampabay</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9763e44b840c7d0874eb0d1f60a8e29f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Patrick Courtney</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/patrick-courtney--48636506</link><description><![CDATA[Patrick Courtney is the SVP, Head of Digital at Fuse Media. He’s also a father of two who has a finger on the pulse of all things digital and emerging platforms and is passionate about creating content for his children that displays more representation than he consumed in his childhood. We discuss how the future of apps can impact our kids, what the future of digital technology might look like and why Disney movies seem to always kill off the parents! You can follow Patrick for more insight at @Patrickcourtney on twitter and Instagram. <br /><br />Episode Breakdown: <br />2:45 - Working At Above Average <br />4:55 - Becoming A Dad <br />7:32- Why It Was Important For Him to Join Fuse as a Parent <br />11:25 - Policy on Screen Time <br />16:10 - Watching Movies With His Kids <br />17:05 - Why Disney Movies Always Seem To Kill off the Parents?  <br />19:25 - How the Future of Social Media and Apps Might impact our Kids <br />28:23 - Dad Libs <br />30:10 - Rapid Father Questions <br /><br />Sponsors: <br />Mindset Wellness is one of the fastest growing CBD companies in the US. Mindset uses full spectrum CBD infused with terpenes which are essential plant oils that navigate you to a specific mindset. All products are all natural, vegan, organic and GMO free.<br /><br />Go to: Mindsetwellness.com and use code:  FATHERMATERIAL for 20% off and free shipping.<br /><br />Lalo is a modern baby and toddler brand  that puts the same exacting care into every product and experience as parents do into raising a little one. All products are made from completely high quality, non-toxic materials and are sleek, easy to clean and are designed to stay in the family for a while. <br /><br />Go to meetlalo.com to see for yourself and use promo code FATHERMATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your order.<br /><br />Official Website: Fathermaterial.com<br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/father_material/" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/father_material/</a><br />Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/Father_Material" rel="noopener">https://twitter.com/Father_Material</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48636506</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Feb 2022 07:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/48636506/patrick_courtney_final.mp3" length="34499088" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gildin Media</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Patrick Courtney is the SVP, Head of Digital at Fuse Media. He’s also a father of two who has a finger on the pulse of all things digital and emerging platforms and is passionate about creating content for his children that displays more...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Patrick Courtney is the SVP, Head of Digital at Fuse Media. He’s also a father of two who has a finger on the pulse of all things digital and emerging platforms and is passionate about creating content for his children that displays more representation than he consumed in his childhood. We discuss how the future of apps can impact our kids, what the future of digital technology might look like and why Disney movies seem to always kill off the parents! You can follow Patrick for more insight at @Patrickcourtney on twitter and Instagram. <br /><br />Episode Breakdown: <br />2:45 - Working At Above Average <br />4:55 - Becoming A Dad <br />7:32- Why It Was Important For Him to Join Fuse as a Parent <br />11:25 - Policy on Screen Time <br />16:10 - Watching Movies With His Kids <br />17:05 - Why Disney Movies Always Seem To Kill off the Parents?  <br />19:25 - How the Future of Social Media and Apps Might impact our Kids <br />28:23 - Dad Libs <br />30:10 - Rapid Father Questions <br /><br />Sponsors: <br />Mindset Wellness is one of the fastest growing CBD companies in the US. Mindset uses full spectrum CBD infused with terpenes which are essential plant oils that navigate you to a specific mindset. All products are all natural, vegan, organic and GMO free.<br /><br />Go to: Mindsetwellness.com and use code:  FATHERMATERIAL for 20% off and free shipping.<br /><br />Lalo is a modern baby and toddler brand  that puts the same exacting care into every product and experience as parents do into raising a little one. All products are made from completely high quality, non-toxic materials and are sleek, easy to clean and are designed to stay in the family for a while. <br /><br />Go to meetlalo.com to see for yourself and use promo code FATHERMATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your order.<br /><br />Official Website: Fathermaterial.com<br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/father_material/" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/father_material/</a><br />Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/Father_Material" rel="noopener">https://twitter.com/Father_Material</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2145</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>apps,comedy,content,dadjokes,dads,digital,education,fatherhood,fathermaterial,fathers,fuse,fusetv,media,parenthood,parenting,parents</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9763e44b840c7d0874eb0d1f60a8e29f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Mike Wright</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/mike-wright--48433207</link><description><![CDATA[Mike Wright also known as The Fantasy Hitman, is one of the co-hosts of the Fantasy Footballers Podcast and the Spitballers Podcast. He’s also a father of 3, a master of Dad Jokes, and every football Sunday he gets to spend his day at the office watching football, typically accompanied by his son. Mike discusses how he and his co-hosts Andy and Jason initially launched The Fantasy Footballers and the risks they took with it, as well as his relationship with his kids and how his job and passion for music have played a role in how they connect. We also introduce a new game, Would Your Rather: Father Edition which has Mike weighing in on some really tough fatherhood decisions. You can follow Mike on Twitter and Instagram @FFHitman or check out both podcasts The Fantasy Footballers and The Spitballers. <br /><br />Episode Breakdown: <br />4:00 - On His Son Playing Fantasy Football <br />6:10 - How The Podcast Initially Formed <br />8:52- His  Sunday Routine <br />10:48 - On His Father Being A Pastor <br />12:40 -  If His Family Listens To The Podcasts <br />14:44 - Taking The Risk of Going For It <br />16:52 - Chasing Down Ad Revenue <br />18:55 - Career in Music or History with music/audio <br /> 22:05 - Would You Rather: Father Edition <br />- Would you rather one of your kids wakes up in the middle of the night once a week crying because they wet the bed, or you wake up one night a month crying because you wet the bed? <br />-Would you rather have a toddler who speaks like Gilbert Gottfried until the age of 7 or a teenager who speaks like Elmo when they go through puberty? <br />- Would you rather have a kid who poops in diapers until he/she’s 10 or a toddler who insists on pooping at a gas station every time you go out? <br />- Would you rather have a kid who wakes you up 5x a night crying or spend one Sunday football a month watching Frozen on repeat with your kids<br />- Would you rather your son grow up to be the worst NFL player of all time or the worst NFL coach of all time? <br />-Would you rather your kid score the game winning goal in his/her flag football championship or the Cardinals win the Super Bowl? <br />31:38 - Dad Libs <br />33: 33 - Rapid Father Questions <br />35:10 - Favorite Dad Joke <br />37:15 - Closing Words of Wisdom <br /><br />Sponsors: <br />Mindset Wellness is one of the fastest growing CBD companies in the US. Mindset uses full spectrum CBD infused with terpenes which are essential plant oils that navigate you to a specific mindset. All products are all natural, vegan, organic and GMO free.<br /><br />Go to: Mindsetwellness.com and use code:  FATHERMATERIAL for 20% off and free shipping.<br /><br />Lalo is a modern baby and toddler brand  that puts the same exacting care into every product and experience as parents do into raising a little one. All products are made from completely high quality, non-toxic materials and are sleek, easy to clean and are designed to stay in the family for a while. <br /><br />Go to meetlalo.com to see for yourself and use promo code FATHERMATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your order.<br /><br />Official Website: Fathermaterial.com<br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/father_material/" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/father_material/</a><br />Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/Father_Material" rel="noopener">https://twitter.com/Father_Material</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48433207</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Jan 2022 12:10:39 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/48433207/mike_wright_final.mp3" length="37206038" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gildin Media</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Mike Wright also known as The Fantasy Hitman, is one of the co-hosts of the Fantasy Footballers Podcast and the Spitballers Podcast. He’s also a father of 3, a master of Dad Jokes, and every football Sunday he gets to spend his day at the office...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mike Wright also known as The Fantasy Hitman, is one of the co-hosts of the Fantasy Footballers Podcast and the Spitballers Podcast. He’s also a father of 3, a master of Dad Jokes, and every football Sunday he gets to spend his day at the office watching football, typically accompanied by his son. Mike discusses how he and his co-hosts Andy and Jason initially launched The Fantasy Footballers and the risks they took with it, as well as his relationship with his kids and how his job and passion for music have played a role in how they connect. We also introduce a new game, Would Your Rather: Father Edition which has Mike weighing in on some really tough fatherhood decisions. You can follow Mike on Twitter and Instagram @FFHitman or check out both podcasts The Fantasy Footballers and The Spitballers. <br /><br />Episode Breakdown: <br />4:00 - On His Son Playing Fantasy Football <br />6:10 - How The Podcast Initially Formed <br />8:52- His  Sunday Routine <br />10:48 - On His Father Being A Pastor <br />12:40 -  If His Family Listens To The Podcasts <br />14:44 - Taking The Risk of Going For It <br />16:52 - Chasing Down Ad Revenue <br />18:55 - Career in Music or History with music/audio <br /> 22:05 - Would You Rather: Father Edition <br />- Would you rather one of your kids wakes up in the middle of the night once a week crying because they wet the bed, or you wake up one night a month crying because you wet the bed? <br />-Would you rather have a toddler who speaks like Gilbert Gottfried until the age of 7 or a teenager who speaks like Elmo when they go through puberty? <br />- Would you rather have a kid who poops in diapers until he/she’s 10 or a toddler who insists on pooping at a gas station every time you go out? <br />- Would you rather have a kid who wakes you up 5x a night crying or spend one Sunday football a month watching Frozen on repeat with your kids<br />- Would you rather your son grow up to be the worst NFL player of all time or the worst NFL coach of all time? <br />-Would you rather your kid score the game winning goal in his/her flag football championship or the Cardinals win the Super Bowl? <br />31:38 - Dad Libs <br />33: 33 - Rapid Father Questions <br />35:10 - Favorite Dad Joke <br />37:15 - Closing Words of Wisdom <br /><br />Sponsors: <br />Mindset Wellness is one of the fastest growing CBD companies in the US. Mindset uses full spectrum CBD infused with terpenes which are essential plant oils that navigate you to a specific mindset. All products are all natural, vegan, organic and GMO free.<br /><br />Go to: Mindsetwellness.com and use code:  FATHERMATERIAL for 20% off and free shipping.<br /><br />Lalo is a modern baby and toddler brand  that puts the same exacting care into every product and experience as parents do into raising a little one. All products are made from completely high quality, non-toxic materials and are sleek, easy to clean and are designed to stay in the family for a while. <br /><br />Go to meetlalo.com to see for yourself and use promo code FATHERMATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your order.<br /><br />Official Website: Fathermaterial.com<br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/father_material/" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/father_material/</a><br />Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/Father_Material" rel="noopener">https://twitter.com/Father_Material</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2305</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>comedy,dadjokes,dads,family,fantasy,father,fatherhood,fathermaterial,fathers,football,footballers,jokes,parent,parenting,parents,sports</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9763e44b840c7d0874eb0d1f60a8e29f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Jimmy Failla</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/jimmy-failla--48341255</link><description><![CDATA[Jimmy Failia is a stand up comedian, author and host of Fox across America with Jimmy Failla. Jimmy is also the father of a teenage son who has recently reawoken his Madden skills, leading to a father-son rivalry that Jimmy "embarrassingly" dominates. Jimmy discusses his early career of balancing his stand up with being a NYC Cab driver and how throwing a baby into the mix really made him apply himself for the first time in his life. He tells stories from bringing his 2 year old on stage when he didn't have a sitter to mastering the skill of silently sneaking into your kids room. You can follow Jimmy @jimmyfailla on Twitter and Instagram and listen to him weekdays from 12-3 on Fox News Radio.<br /> <br />Episode Breakdown: <br />2:43 - Bringing His 2-Year-Old Son On Stage   <br />4:30 - Becoming A Dad, Driving A Cab And Performing <br />9:30 - Getting Up First Thing In The AM to Write <br />12:10 - How To Master Silently Sneaking Into Your Kid's Room<br />13:25 - Impact of Having A Kid On His Material <br />15: 48 - On Playing His Son in Madden <br />17:30 - Bringing His Son On The Road With Him<br />20:00 - Kids Today No Way More About News Than We Ever Did <br />25:40 - Dad LIBS 27:20  - Rapid Father Questions <br /><br />Sponsor: <br />Mindset Wellness is one of the fastest growing CBD companies in the US. Mindset uses full spectrum CBD infused with terpenes which are essential plant oils that navigate you to a specific mindset. All products are all natural, vegan, organic and GMO free.<br /><br />Go to: Mindsetwellness.com and use code:  FATHERMATERIAL for 20% off and free shipping.<br /><br />Official Website: Fathermaterial.com<br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/father_material/" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/father_material/</a><br />Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/Father_Material" rel="noopener">https://twitter.com/Father_Material</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48341255</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Jan 2022 07:15:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/48341255/jimmy_failla_final.mp3" length="31153169" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gildin Media</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Jimmy Failia is a stand up comedian, author and host of Fox across America with Jimmy Failla. Jimmy is also the father of a teenage son who has recently reawoken his Madden skills, leading to a father-son rivalry that Jimmy "embarrassingly" dominates....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jimmy Failia is a stand up comedian, author and host of Fox across America with Jimmy Failla. Jimmy is also the father of a teenage son who has recently reawoken his Madden skills, leading to a father-son rivalry that Jimmy "embarrassingly" dominates. Jimmy discusses his early career of balancing his stand up with being a NYC Cab driver and how throwing a baby into the mix really made him apply himself for the first time in his life. He tells stories from bringing his 2 year old on stage when he didn't have a sitter to mastering the skill of silently sneaking into your kids room. You can follow Jimmy @jimmyfailla on Twitter and Instagram and listen to him weekdays from 12-3 on Fox News Radio.<br /> <br />Episode Breakdown: <br />2:43 - Bringing His 2-Year-Old Son On Stage   <br />4:30 - Becoming A Dad, Driving A Cab And Performing <br />9:30 - Getting Up First Thing In The AM to Write <br />12:10 - How To Master Silently Sneaking Into Your Kid's Room<br />13:25 - Impact of Having A Kid On His Material <br />15: 48 - On Playing His Son in Madden <br />17:30 - Bringing His Son On The Road With Him<br />20:00 - Kids Today No Way More About News Than We Ever Did <br />25:40 - Dad LIBS 27:20  - Rapid Father Questions <br /><br />Sponsor: <br />Mindset Wellness is one of the fastest growing CBD companies in the US. Mindset uses full spectrum CBD infused with terpenes which are essential plant oils that navigate you to a specific mindset. All products are all natural, vegan, organic and GMO free.<br /><br />Go to: Mindsetwellness.com and use code:  FATHERMATERIAL for 20% off and free shipping.<br /><br />Official Website: Fathermaterial.com<br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/father_material/" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/father_material/</a><br />Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/Father_Material" rel="noopener">https://twitter.com/Father_Material</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1938</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>advice,cab,comedy,dads,father,fatherhood,fox,foxnewsradio,parenthood,parenting,parents,standup,taxi</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9763e44b840c7d0874eb0d1f60a8e29f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Doug Ellin</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/doug-ellin--48244952</link><description><![CDATA[Doug Ellin is a writer and producer known for creating the hit HBO series Entourage as well as host of Victory the Podcast and Hollywood Wayz. Doug is also the father of two who had the unique experience of working on set with his kids as they both did acting stints on Entourage. Doug reflects on what it was like to have his first child born just the week before 9/11 and how that influenced his outlook on life and his career. He constantly finds inspiration from his kids and his life that he uses in his writing and is excited about his latest project, an Independent Film he's filming in 2022. You can follow Doug on Instagram or twitter @MrDougellin as well as follow and listen to Victory The Podcast and Hollywood Wayz. <br /><br />2:47 - Getting Into The Industry <br />4:30 - Becoming A Dad Post 9/11    11:50 - His Kids Acting On Entourage <br />14:50 - How Being A Dad Impacts His Writing <br />18:26 - Victory The Podcast <br />25:16 - New Indie Film Project<br />28:47 - Dad LIBS <br />30:40 - Rapid Father Questions <br /><br />Sponsors: <br />Lalo is a modern baby and toddler brand  that puts the same exacting care into every product and experience as parents do into raising a little one. All products are made from completely high quality, non-toxic materials and are sleek, easy to clean and are designed to stay in the family for a while. <br /><br />Go to meetlalo.com to see for yourself and use promo code FATHERMATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your order.<br /><br />Mindset Wellness is one of the fastest growing CBD companies in the US. Mindset uses full spectrum CBD infused with terpenes which are essential plant oils that navigate you to a specific mindset. All products are all natural, vegan, organic and GMO free.<br /><br />Go to: Mindsetwellness.com and use code:  FATHERMATERIAL for 20% off and free shipping.<br /><br />Official Website: Fathermaterial.com<br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/father_material/" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/father_material/</a><br />Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/Father_Material" rel="noopener">https://twitter.com/Father_Material</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48244952</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jan 2022 07:15:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/48244952/doug_ellin_final_export.mp3" length="33609655" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gildin Media</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Doug Ellin is a writer and producer known for creating the hit HBO series Entourage as well as host of Victory the Podcast and Hollywood Wayz. Doug is also the father of two who had the unique experience of working on set with his kids as they both...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Doug Ellin is a writer and producer known for creating the hit HBO series Entourage as well as host of Victory the Podcast and Hollywood Wayz. Doug is also the father of two who had the unique experience of working on set with his kids as they both did acting stints on Entourage. Doug reflects on what it was like to have his first child born just the week before 9/11 and how that influenced his outlook on life and his career. He constantly finds inspiration from his kids and his life that he uses in his writing and is excited about his latest project, an Independent Film he's filming in 2022. You can follow Doug on Instagram or twitter @MrDougellin as well as follow and listen to Victory The Podcast and Hollywood Wayz. <br /><br />2:47 - Getting Into The Industry <br />4:30 - Becoming A Dad Post 9/11    11:50 - His Kids Acting On Entourage <br />14:50 - How Being A Dad Impacts His Writing <br />18:26 - Victory The Podcast <br />25:16 - New Indie Film Project<br />28:47 - Dad LIBS <br />30:40 - Rapid Father Questions <br /><br />Sponsors: <br />Lalo is a modern baby and toddler brand  that puts the same exacting care into every product and experience as parents do into raising a little one. All products are made from completely high quality, non-toxic materials and are sleek, easy to clean and are designed to stay in the family for a while. <br /><br />Go to meetlalo.com to see for yourself and use promo code FATHERMATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your order.<br /><br />Mindset Wellness is one of the fastest growing CBD companies in the US. Mindset uses full spectrum CBD infused with terpenes which are essential plant oils that navigate you to a specific mindset. All products are all natural, vegan, organic and GMO free.<br /><br />Go to: Mindsetwellness.com and use code:  FATHERMATERIAL for 20% off and free shipping.<br /><br />Official Website: Fathermaterial.com<br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/father_material/" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/father_material/</a><br />Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/Father_Material" rel="noopener">https://twitter.com/Father_Material</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2092</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>comedy,comedywriting,creative,dadjokes,dads,entourage,fatherhood,fathers,hbo,parenthood,parenting,parents,screenwriting,sitcoms,victory,writing</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9763e44b840c7d0874eb0d1f60a8e29f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Benjamin Grubbs</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/benjamin-grubbs--48005601</link><description><![CDATA[Benjamin Grubbs is an industry veteran with 20+years experience in online video and the creator economy. He’s held leadership positions at Turner Broadcasting, eBay, Yahoo and most recently YouTube where he was the Global Head of Top Creator Partnerships and a founding member of YouTube Kids. Since his time at Google, he's founded Next 10 Ventures, a venture group solely focused on the creator economy and most recently this year co-founded Creator+ where he’s building a studio and a streaming service to give big-name creators a platform for feature films. Benjamin learns a ton about online video consumption and emerging platforms from observing his kids and how they interact with new media. As a father of 3 of which his youngest is currently seven, he's excited to have at least another decade of watching the evolution of his kid's consumption habits in his household. You can follow Benjamin on LinkedIn, Twitter (@bjgrubbs) and subscribe to his at benjamingrubbs.substack.com to learn all things on the creator economy. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br />(2:00) - How Dad Life Has Changed Since The Pandemic <br />(6:25) - Working In Hong Kong When First Becoming A Dad  <br />(9:55) - Observing Kids Consumption Habits For Work Insight    <br />(14:45) - Turning Fruit Ninja into an Animated Series <br />(15:58) - TikTok with The Kids <br />(18:28) - How Being a Father Has Been Helpful in Creative Endeavors <br />(19:38) - Are Their Benefits to Creators being Fathers? <br />(22:13) - Kids Education in Asia and the Creation of YouTube Kids  <br />(25:00) - Dad Libs <br />(26:10) - Rapid Father Questions <br /><br />Fathermaterial.com<br /><br />This episode is sponsored by one of the fastest growing CBD companies in the US, Mindset Wellness. Mindset uses full spectrum CBD infused with terpenes which are essential plant oils that navigate you to a specific mindset. All products are all natural, vegan, organic and GMO free.<br /><br />Go to: Mindsetwellness.com and use code:  FATHERMATERIAL for 20% off and free shipping.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48005601</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Dec 2021 07:05:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/48005601/ben_grubbs_final.mp3" length="28651294" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gildin Media</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Benjamin Grubbs is an industry veteran with 20+years experience in online video and the creator economy. He’s held leadership positions at Turner Broadcasting, eBay, Yahoo and most recently YouTube where he was the Global Head of Top Creator...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Benjamin Grubbs is an industry veteran with 20+years experience in online video and the creator economy. He’s held leadership positions at Turner Broadcasting, eBay, Yahoo and most recently YouTube where he was the Global Head of Top Creator Partnerships and a founding member of YouTube Kids. Since his time at Google, he's founded Next 10 Ventures, a venture group solely focused on the creator economy and most recently this year co-founded Creator+ where he’s building a studio and a streaming service to give big-name creators a platform for feature films. Benjamin learns a ton about online video consumption and emerging platforms from observing his kids and how they interact with new media. As a father of 3 of which his youngest is currently seven, he's excited to have at least another decade of watching the evolution of his kid's consumption habits in his household. You can follow Benjamin on LinkedIn, Twitter (@bjgrubbs) and subscribe to his at benjamingrubbs.substack.com to learn all things on the creator economy. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br />(2:00) - How Dad Life Has Changed Since The Pandemic <br />(6:25) - Working In Hong Kong When First Becoming A Dad  <br />(9:55) - Observing Kids Consumption Habits For Work Insight    <br />(14:45) - Turning Fruit Ninja into an Animated Series <br />(15:58) - TikTok with The Kids <br />(18:28) - How Being a Father Has Been Helpful in Creative Endeavors <br />(19:38) - Are Their Benefits to Creators being Fathers? <br />(22:13) - Kids Education in Asia and the Creation of YouTube Kids  <br />(25:00) - Dad Libs <br />(26:10) - Rapid Father Questions <br /><br />Fathermaterial.com<br /><br />This episode is sponsored by one of the fastest growing CBD companies in the US, Mindset Wellness. Mindset uses full spectrum CBD infused with terpenes which are essential plant oils that navigate you to a specific mindset. All products are all natural, vegan, organic and GMO free.<br /><br />Go to: Mindsetwellness.com and use code:  FATHERMATERIAL for 20% off and free shipping.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1773</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9763e44b840c7d0874eb0d1f60a8e29f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Dave Nemetz</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dave-nemetz--47911475</link><description><![CDATA[Dave Nemetz is the founder of digital publications Bleacher Report and Inverse, both of which have been acquired. He's also a father to two kids he adores more than anything and got to spend way more time with during the pandemic than he might have bargained for. He even drove across the country with his family twice, though he admits his kids' nap time and modified screen time (on approved apps) are definitely sacred and very much needed. You can follow Dave on Twitter @davenemetz or read his essays and subscribe at davenemetz.con. <br /><br />(01:42) - Pandemic Dad Life <br />(4:28) - View on Screen Time<br />(8:19) - Driving Cross Country with the Kids <br />(10:17 ) - Launching A Company as a Dad vs Launching Before Kids<br />(16:32) - Defining A Purpose When Starting A Project <br />(21:42) - Creating Through The Lens of Being a Dad <br />(24:38 ) - Playing A Game of Dad Libs<br />(26:05) - Rapid Father Questions<br />(28:42) - Everything is a Temporary Phase <br /><br />This episode is sponsored by Lalo, which is an acronym for Love All Little Ones.  Lalo is a modern baby and toddler brand  that puts the same exacting care into every product and experience as parents do into raising a little one. All products are made from completely high quality, non-toxic materials and are sleek, easy to clean and are designed to stay in the family for a while. <br /><br />Go to meetlalo.com to see for yourself and use promo code FATHERMATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your order.<br /><br />Fathermaterial.com]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47911475</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Dec 2021 07:00:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/47911475/dave_nemetz_final.mp3" length="29967520" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gildin Media</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Dave Nemetz is the founder of digital publications Bleacher Report and Inverse, both of which have been acquired. He's also a father to two kids he adores more than anything and got to spend way more time with during the pandemic than he might have...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dave Nemetz is the founder of digital publications Bleacher Report and Inverse, both of which have been acquired. He's also a father to two kids he adores more than anything and got to spend way more time with during the pandemic than he might have bargained for. He even drove across the country with his family twice, though he admits his kids' nap time and modified screen time (on approved apps) are definitely sacred and very much needed. You can follow Dave on Twitter @davenemetz or read his essays and subscribe at davenemetz.con. <br /><br />(01:42) - Pandemic Dad Life <br />(4:28) - View on Screen Time<br />(8:19) - Driving Cross Country with the Kids <br />(10:17 ) - Launching A Company as a Dad vs Launching Before Kids<br />(16:32) - Defining A Purpose When Starting A Project <br />(21:42) - Creating Through The Lens of Being a Dad <br />(24:38 ) - Playing A Game of Dad Libs<br />(26:05) - Rapid Father Questions<br />(28:42) - Everything is a Temporary Phase <br /><br />This episode is sponsored by Lalo, which is an acronym for Love All Little Ones.  Lalo is a modern baby and toddler brand  that puts the same exacting care into every product and experience as parents do into raising a little one. All products are made from completely high quality, non-toxic materials and are sleek, easy to clean and are designed to stay in the family for a while. <br /><br />Go to meetlalo.com to see for yourself and use promo code FATHERMATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your order.<br /><br />Fathermaterial.com]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1862</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>bleacher-report,content,creatives,dads,family,fatherhood,fathers,inverse,media,nemetz,parenthood,parents,sports</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9763e44b840c7d0874eb0d1f60a8e29f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ryan Harwood</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ryan-harwood--47814859</link><description><![CDATA[Ryan Harwood is the CEO of Gallery Media Group and father of two. He entered the creative space as the founder and CEO of digital lifestyle publication PureWow which was acquired by Gary Vaynerchuk's RSE Ventures in 2017, forming GMG. That same year he also had his first child, adding the title of "Dad" to the already many hats he was wearing. As a creative an entrepreneur and most importantly, a father, Ryan feels that work-life balance is nothing more than a myth. You can follow him on Instagram @Ryanharwood and or follow @GalleryMediaGroup to consume the content his brands @ONE37PM and @Purewow are creating. <br /><br />(01:37) - Defining the Creative Process<br />(06:35) - Working From Home During Covid <br />(07:57) - Creatives vs Entrepreneurs <br />(09:27) - Handling Selling the Company and Having First Baby<br />(13:38) -  Life Post Acquisition <br />(15:54) - Working In Media And Monitoring What Kids Watch <br />(18:45) - Playing A Game of Dad Libs<br />(20:00) - Rapid Father Questions<br />(23:30) - Work - Life Balance is a Myth<br /><br />This episode is sponsored by one of the fastest growing CBD companies in the US, Mindset Wellness. Mindset uses full spectrum CBD infused with terpenes which are essential plant oils that navigate you to a specific mindset. All products are all natural, vegan, organic and GMO free.<br /><br />Go to: Mindsetwellness.com and use code:  FATHERMATERIAL for 20% off and free shipping.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47814859</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2021 07:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/47814859/ryan_harwood_final_export.mp3" length="24292691" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gildin Media</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Ryan Harwood is the CEO of Gallery Media Group and father of two. He entered the creative space as the founder and CEO of digital lifestyle publication PureWow which was acquired by Gary Vaynerchuk's RSE Ventures in 2017, forming GMG. That same year...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ryan Harwood is the CEO of Gallery Media Group and father of two. He entered the creative space as the founder and CEO of digital lifestyle publication PureWow which was acquired by Gary Vaynerchuk's RSE Ventures in 2017, forming GMG. That same year he also had his first child, adding the title of "Dad" to the already many hats he was wearing. As a creative an entrepreneur and most importantly, a father, Ryan feels that work-life balance is nothing more than a myth. You can follow him on Instagram @Ryanharwood and or follow @GalleryMediaGroup to consume the content his brands @ONE37PM and @Purewow are creating. <br /><br />(01:37) - Defining the Creative Process<br />(06:35) - Working From Home During Covid <br />(07:57) - Creatives vs Entrepreneurs <br />(09:27) - Handling Selling the Company and Having First Baby<br />(13:38) -  Life Post Acquisition <br />(15:54) - Working In Media And Monitoring What Kids Watch <br />(18:45) - Playing A Game of Dad Libs<br />(20:00) - Rapid Father Questions<br />(23:30) - Work - Life Balance is a Myth<br /><br />This episode is sponsored by one of the fastest growing CBD companies in the US, Mindset Wellness. Mindset uses full spectrum CBD infused with terpenes which are essential plant oils that navigate you to a specific mindset. All products are all natural, vegan, organic and GMO free.<br /><br />Go to: Mindsetwellness.com and use code:  FATHERMATERIAL for 20% off and free shipping.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1510</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>advertising,agency,creative,creativity,dads,digital,entrepreneurs,entrepreneurship,fatherhood,kids,media,moms,parenthood,parents,purewow,startup,work-life</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9763e44b840c7d0874eb0d1f60a8e29f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Casey Stern</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/casey-stern--47714449</link><description><![CDATA[Casey Stern is a national TV/Radio broadcaster who has covered everything in sports from the World Series, to the NBA Finals to the NCAA Tournament. But his biggest victory in life is being the loving father of 3 adorable children who have had to overcome some pretty challenging obstacles and family trauma the past couple of years. If you want to learn more about how to contribute to Casey's organization Operation Exhale or follow Casey's career, follow @CaseyStern on Twitter or Instagram. <br /><br />(02:15) - Creative Process<br />(06:55) - Making Time For Yourself <br />(11:15) - First Becoming A Dad <br />(15:00) - Balancing Both Worlds<br />(22:00) - Gaining Perspective <br />(26:00) - Dealing With Family Trauma <br />(31:05) - Operation Exhale  <br />(35:20) - Playing A Game of Dad Libs<br />(36:58) - Rapid Father Questions<br /><br />Fathermaterial.com<br /><br />This episode is sponsored by Lalo, which is an acronym for Love All Little Ones.  Lalo is a modern baby and toddler brand  that puts the same exacting care into every product and experience as parents do into raising a little one. All products are made from completely high quality, non-toxic materials and are sleek, easy to clean and are designed to stay in the family for a while. <br /><br />Go to meetlalo.com to see for yourself and use promo code FATHERMATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your order.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47714449</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 2021 07:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/47714449/casey_stern_final_11_29.mp3" length="41930179" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gildin Media</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Casey Stern is a national TV/Radio broadcaster who has covered everything in sports from the World Series, to the NBA Finals to the NCAA Tournament. But his biggest victory in life is being the loving father of 3 adorable children who have had to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Casey Stern is a national TV/Radio broadcaster who has covered everything in sports from the World Series, to the NBA Finals to the NCAA Tournament. But his biggest victory in life is being the loving father of 3 adorable children who have had to overcome some pretty challenging obstacles and family trauma the past couple of years. If you want to learn more about how to contribute to Casey's organization Operation Exhale or follow Casey's career, follow @CaseyStern on Twitter or Instagram. <br /><br />(02:15) - Creative Process<br />(06:55) - Making Time For Yourself <br />(11:15) - First Becoming A Dad <br />(15:00) - Balancing Both Worlds<br />(22:00) - Gaining Perspective <br />(26:00) - Dealing With Family Trauma <br />(31:05) - Operation Exhale  <br />(35:20) - Playing A Game of Dad Libs<br />(36:58) - Rapid Father Questions<br /><br />Fathermaterial.com<br /><br />This episode is sponsored by Lalo, which is an acronym for Love All Little Ones.  Lalo is a modern baby and toddler brand  that puts the same exacting care into every product and experience as parents do into raising a little one. All products are made from completely high quality, non-toxic materials and are sleek, easy to clean and are designed to stay in the family for a while. <br /><br />Go to meetlalo.com to see for yourself and use promo code FATHERMATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your order.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2615</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>broadcasting,children,comedy,creative,dads,fatherhood,fathers,kids,parents,production,sports</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9763e44b840c7d0874eb0d1f60a8e29f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Evan Shapiro</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/evan-shapiro--47619472</link><description><![CDATA[Evan Shapiro is an Emmy and Peabody Award winning producer, creative and executive who has produced more than 150 series, specials and documentaries for entities such as IFC, SundanceTV, NBC Universal and National Lampoon. But above all else, Evan is a proud father of two wonderful daughters and is able to provide much needed perspective and insight on balancing creative ambitions while being a present parent.<br /><br />(4:00) - Changing Routine After Having A Kid <br /><br />(11:25) - The Importance of Staying In The Moment <br /><br />(13:40) - Having To Give Up Directing / Starting His Own Agency <br /><br />(22:00) - How Having Daughters Influenced His Work <br /><br />(27:52) - Playing A Game of DAD LIBS <br /><br />(29:15) - Rapid Father Questions<br /><br />fathermaterial.com<br /><br />This episode is sponsored by Lalo, which is an acronym for Love All Little Ones.  Lalo is a modern baby and toddler brand  that puts the same exacting care into every product and experience as parents do into raising a little one. All products are made from completely high quality, non-toxic materials and are sleek, easy to clean and are designed to stay in the family for a while. <br /><br />Go to meetlalo.com to see for yourself and use promo code FATHERMATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your order.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47619472</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Nov 2021 12:44:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/47619472/evan_shapiro_episode_final.mp3" length="39945195" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gildin Media</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Evan Shapiro is an Emmy and Peabody Award winning producer, creative and executive who has produced more than 150 series, specials and documentaries for entities such as IFC, SundanceTV, NBC Universal and National Lampoon. But above all else, Evan is...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Evan Shapiro is an Emmy and Peabody Award winning producer, creative and executive who has produced more than 150 series, specials and documentaries for entities such as IFC, SundanceTV, NBC Universal and National Lampoon. But above all else, Evan is a proud father of two wonderful daughters and is able to provide much needed perspective and insight on balancing creative ambitions while being a present parent.<br /><br />(4:00) - Changing Routine After Having A Kid <br /><br />(11:25) - The Importance of Staying In The Moment <br /><br />(13:40) - Having To Give Up Directing / Starting His Own Agency <br /><br />(22:00) - How Having Daughters Influenced His Work <br /><br />(27:52) - Playing A Game of DAD LIBS <br /><br />(29:15) - Rapid Father Questions<br /><br />fathermaterial.com<br /><br />This episode is sponsored by Lalo, which is an acronym for Love All Little Ones.  Lalo is a modern baby and toddler brand  that puts the same exacting care into every product and experience as parents do into raising a little one. All products are made from completely high quality, non-toxic materials and are sleek, easy to clean and are designed to stay in the family for a while. <br /><br />Go to meetlalo.com to see for yourself and use promo code FATHERMATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your order.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1989</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adulting,children,comedy,content,creating,creative,dads,directing,fatherhood,fathers,parenthood,perspective,producing,writing</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9763e44b840c7d0874eb0d1f60a8e29f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
