https://www.spreaker.com/show/boyz2dads-podcastenParentingCopyright Brian Petroskyhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/29d6589743e0509dfa36d5a18e45ca54.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/boyz2dads-podcastTue, 23 Apr 2024 14:48:13 +0000Brian PetroskyBrian Petroskyboyz2dadspodcast@gmail.comThe barbershop meets the therapist chair. A podcast about life and growth from Boyz that became dads. No topic is off limits. Come with us on a journey from stupidity to parenting, sports to relationships, and everything in between.falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/9-a-discussion-between-history-teachers-ft-mr-hector-cardona-and-my-son-isaiah--59530116https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59530116Tue, 23 Apr 2024 14:38:11 +0000Brian PetroskyWe discuss History, life, and how to teach in this episode featuring a friend and colleague, Mr. Hector Cardona (Social Studies Teacher, Equity Leader). My son Isaiah sits in with as as Coach Barry is away. Can we teach history to students and can...5631conversation,history,information,mentorship,problemsolving,students,teachingfalse29fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/8-your-words-matter--59112330https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59112330Tue, 23 Apr 2024 14:34:51 +0000Brian PetroskyYour words matter and watching what and how you say things can help or hurt any situation. The boyz discuss the ability to speak life or death into someone. Words matter. As always, follow the show and listen and communicate with us @boyz2dadspodcast...3646family,friendship,information,life,limitations,mentoring,relationships,speaking,wordsfalse28fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/7-bring-back-morals-values-principals-and-ass-whoopings--59112327https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59112327Tue, 23 Apr 2024 14:32:44 +0000Brian PetroskyHow do we bring back morals, values, and ass whoopings? It starts in the home with parenting that holds children accoutable and ensures they know respect. Many times we expect teachers, community leaders, and mentors to instill discipline and...4320discipline,entertainment,infromation,kids,parenthood,societyfalse27fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/6-a-real-discussion-on-relationships-feat-our-wives--59112318https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59112318Wed, 20 Mar 2024 21:00:25 +0000Brian PetroskyThe boyz sit down with our wives to discuss marriage, relationships, and get the female perspective in how to navigate life and love. This was a great and candid conversation and the wives were also very quick to point out some of the boyz struggles....7093criticism,entertainment,kids,love,marriage,relationships,therapyfalse26fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/5-organic-conversations-on-how-we-decide-to-pick-topics-season-2-reintroduction--59112022https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59112022Wed, 20 Mar 2024 12:43:59 +0000Brian PetroskyAfter a few months off because of life, we have an organic conversation and dive into the minds of the Boyz as we talk about new topics, preview things to come, and discuss the idea that there is another podcast by other individuals named "Boyz 2...1966advice,conversation,education,entertainment,family,kids,life,marriage,mentalhealth,relationshipsfalse25fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/4-nba-preview-well-after-1st-week--57607179https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57607179Sun, 12 Nov 2023 21:45:27 +0000Brian PetroskyThe boyz dive into the upcoming NBA season (after a week in) and discuss who could get traded, the standings, who will play in the NBA championship, rookie of the year hype, and MVP. We will revisit our choices at the end of the season and with a few...2726amatuerexperts,basketball,entertainment,nba,preview,sportsfalse24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-parents-engage-with-your-child-s-school--57607150https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57607150Sun, 12 Nov 2023 21:41:20 +0000Brian PetroskySchool can be stressful and cause anxiety for all stakeholders from parents and students to teachers. Parents must engage with their schools regardless of their past experiences to ensure students are taken care of and teachers have the tools to...2894education,engaging,entertainment,parenting,success,teachingfalse23fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-parents-discipline-your-kids-before-somone-else-does--57607145https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57607145Sun, 12 Nov 2023 21:38:18 +0000Brian PetroskyParents, make sure you discipline your children at home first before the world disciplines them. The world will discipline your children and that discipline may far exceed what you can teach your children. Many times, we hear the word discipline and...3486discipline,entertainment,family,life,mentoring,parenting,teachingfalse22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-nfl-preview-show-ft-my-nephew-jon--56729635https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56729635Thu, 07 Sep 2023 22:57:24 +0000Brian PetroskyThe Boyz and my nephew Lil Jon preview the NFL season, discuss the stories, and pick the winners for each division, the conference, and the Super Bowl. Coach Barry tries to not hype up the NY Jets, I try to stay as neutral as possible in the NFC East...5744comedy,eagles,entertainment,football,jets,nfl,ny,patriots,philadelphia,sports,superbowl,winnersfalse21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/25-hip-hop-at-50--56532414https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56532414Mon, 21 Aug 2023 00:39:52 +0000Brian PetroskyThe boyz discuss Hip Hop and some of the top 50 lists out there including the Top 50 Complex NY Rappers and the top 50 hip hop songs of all time from the Hot 97 poll. Hip Hop is important and many though it would fail in the 80's. Now, Hip Hop is one...4510comedy,entertainment,hiphop,history,music,news,opinionfalse125fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/24-the-voices-in-your-head-are-dangerous--56532415https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56532415Mon, 21 Aug 2023 00:39:43 +0000Brian PetroskyEver battle those voices in your head. You're not crazy. Many times, those voices are from others in your past that have beat you down and caused you to second guess everything you do. We discuss those voices in your head, how they can mess you up,...2829anxiety,entertainment,life,mentalhealth,parenting,stress,wellbeingfalse124fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/23-top-5-stand-up-comedians-or-top-10--56091801https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56091801Sun, 23 Jul 2023 20:42:46 +0000Brian PetroskyWe had fun with this Top 5 best comedians and stand ups. This is our lists and so do not be disappointed if your comedian is not on this. The ability to laught and relate to comedy is important. The boyz discuss the lasting affects of comedies and...3202comedians,comedies,debate,discussion,entertainment,joy,top5false123fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/22-discussing-life-with-mr-hector-cardona--56037980https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56037980Sun, 09 Jul 2023 01:17:45 +0000Brian PetroskyIn this podcast, Hector Cardona and I talk about life, growing up, stories about comics, and more. Please listen and enjoy the discussion about life, adventure, and Hector discussing how it was growing up in Brooklyn, NY! As always, interact with us...6397children,dads,entertainment,growingup,parenting,philosophy,society,storytelling,teachingfalse122fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/21-diversity-in-teaching-ft-isaiah-my-son-mr-hector-cardona--56037943https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56037943Sun, 09 Jul 2023 01:01:04 +0000Brian PetroskyDiversity in Schools: is it important? How do students deal with a lack of diversity in their teachers? How does lack of diversity affect minority teachers? Hear from my son Isaiah and a special guest, Mr. Hector Cardona on the ideas of diversity and...2976dads,diversity,education,entertainment,equity,family,kids,motivation,philosophy,socialcommentary,society,storytelling,teachingfalse121fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/20-the-book-of-dad-pt-5-be-prepared-to-give-up-and-sacrifice-for-your-family--55727649https://api.spreaker.com/episode/55727649Sat, 01 Jul 2023 22:08:01 +0000Brian PetroskyWant to be a dad? Be prepared to give up many luxeries and sacrifice some goals in order to help your children realize their dreams. The boyz discuss what wasn't told to them that can help other parents and fathers deal with the necessary changes that...3680dads,emotions,entertainment,family,fatherhood,friends,growth,guide,laughter,maturity,motivation,selfhelp,storytelling,suggestionsfalse120fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/19-the-boyz-discussing-life--54832927https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54832927Fri, 23 Jun 2023 01:53:21 +0000Brian PetroskyThe Boyz discuss life, the reasoning for the podcast, our backgrounds, and just have conversations about life, struggle, happiness, and how we all feel alone even when we know we have love and friends. This discussion is real and heartfelt focusing on...3933comedy,drama,entertainment,fatherhood,friends,life,mentalhealth,mentorship,parentingfalse119fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/18-book-of-dad-pt-4-expectations-for-children-an-overview--54447952https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54447952Thu, 15 Jun 2023 17:18:09 +0000Brian PetroskyNew parents and parents, in order to set expectations for your chld whether behavior, education, or sports, you must first begin with your own mindset, We discuss the problems with setting expectations, some of the guidelines you should follow, and...2846advice,dads,engaging,entertainment,expectations,kids,laughter,mentalhealth,mentorship,parentingfalse118fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/17-book-of-dad-pt-3-maturity-level--54075760https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54075760Fri, 02 Jun 2023 13:54:18 +0000Brian PetroskyThe Book of Dad series has us delve into maturity levels when the baby is born. How do we mature? What can we expect? Your ability to mature within relationships with your significant other and your family and children can help you navigate stressors...2865couples,dad,entertainment,family,fatherhood,kids,lifestyle,maturity,navigatinglife,parenting,psychology,storiesfalse117fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/16-book-of-dad-pt-2-i-m-here--53852259https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53852259Sun, 21 May 2023 18:06:51 +0000Brian PetroskyAfter hearing "I'm pregnant", the conversations and planning should of taken place. Now, the Boyz discuss what to do when the baby is "HERE". How do you navigate the relationship between you and your partner, your child, your needs, and even your...2585advice,comedy,dads,entertainment,family,kids,raisingchildren,storytelling,therapyfalse116fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/15-book-of-dad-pt-1-i-m-pregnant--53852258https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53852258Sun, 14 May 2023 02:52:44 +0000Brian Petrosky"I'm pregnant" is a statement some want to hear and others stress over. We provided some funny stories, serious discussions, and what not to say when your partner tells you. Communication, discussion, and carefully worded statements are needed to plan...2575children,conversation,dads,discussion,entertainment,mentalhealth,stories,therapyfalse115fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/14-kids-in-crisis-pt-2--53351753https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53351753Sat, 01 Apr 2023 05:02:15 +0000Brian PetroskyPt. 2 to the Kids in Crisis series. What is it going to take to alleviate the issues facing kids? How do parents, guardians, teachers, and others navigate helping children? Do parents have enough resources? Is peace of mind gone? Follow the...5276children,crisis,education,fatherhood,mentalhealth,motherhood,parenting,questions,society,solutions,wellnessfalse114fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/13-kids-in-crisis-pt-1--53351751https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53351751Mon, 27 Mar 2023 12:43:26 +0000Brian PetroskyAre our kids in crisis? Or are adults in crisis causing detrimental harm to our kids? A little of both? The first of a 3 part series, part venting, part questions, part solutions. The 3rd part will delve into the issues with a community member facing...3201children,crisis,engaging,entertainment,fatherhood,friends,life,mentalhealth,parenting,realfalse113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-seeking-mental-health-help--52659464https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52659464Mon, 13 Feb 2023 14:06:04 +0000Brian PetroskyAfter discussing the. mental health stigma and men, we circled back to mental health to talk about seeking mental health help. The importance of recognizing, identifying, and seeking help can not only save your life, but those of which you are...4019dads,daughters,discussion,entertainment,family,friends,help,mentalhealth,pyschology,selfhelp,sociology,sons,therapyfalse112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-what-does-be-a-man-mean-today-ft-our-sons--52630611https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52630611Fri, 03 Feb 2023 19:03:53 +0000Brian PetroskyWe bring our sons on do discuss "What does being a man mean today" and the masculinity attached to that statement, Be a man. Diving deep into the topic and learning from our sons about what it means to be a man today, we bounce off ideas, ansswer...5671anger,dads,education,emotion,emotions,family,friends,intelligence,laughter,masculinity,men,pain,psychology,society,sociology,sons,stressfalse111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-men-and-the-mental-health-stigma--52539272https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52539272Wed, 25 Jan 2023 13:05:26 +0000Brian PetroskyMen are extremely susceptible to mental health issues throughout their lives and at the same time, societal and cultural masculinity distracts men from seeking help. The boyz scratch the surface on the issues facing men and the mental health stigma...4699culture,dads,daughters,entertainment,family,friends,masculinity,mentalhealth,real,society,sons,strength,therapy,weaknessfalse110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/9-barbershop-talk-ft-my-brother-and-nephew--52236341https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52236341Sun, 01 Jan 2023 23:33:08 +0000Brian PetroskyEver wanted a sneak peak into why men go to barbershops and are gone for 2-3 hours on a Saturday or weeknight? These are the conversations we have at the barbershop! Top 5 movies, lyricists, artists, and more! We came for a 50 minute podcast and...6225artists,barbershop,boys,comedy,discussion,energy,entertainment,excitement,laughter,lyricists,men,movies,music,opinionated,thoughtfalse19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/8-wtf--52236340https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52236340Tue, 20 Dec 2022 13:01:13 +0000Brian PetroskyHave you ever had a WTF moment? We discuss those WTF moments and how men handle those moments. It is hilarious but in the moment, how do we get through it? We discuss how WTF moments get us into trouble or get us molded to handle the stresses.3147depressing,family,friends,hilarious,kids,life,men,motivating,parenting,persevering,problems,wtffalse18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/7-redemption-what-it-looks-like-pt-1-ft-my-brother--51947625https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51947625Tue, 22 Nov 2022 02:01:59 +0000Brian PetroskyWhen the world thinks you are one thing, how do you seek redemption? The Boyz search for answers with JP aka Lil Country, Big Country's brother taking the stage to discuss his life, how redemption plays a role, and the Boyz discuss if redemption is...4805blessing,brother,community,deliverance,emotional,family,friends,funny,prison,psychology,real,redemption,sociology,systemsfalse17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/6-living-your-purpose-pt-1--51728317https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51728317Mon, 31 Oct 2022 12:41:46 +0000Brian PetroskyLiving with purpose is important to human actualization. Living your purpose is self actualization fulfilled. How do we live our purpose? What does this look like? We discuss this in part 1 with part 2 coming soon.3228family,father,friends,leadership,lessons,life,living,purpose,pyschology,relationships,self-actualization,sonfalse16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/5-vulnerability-strength-or-weakness--51446987https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51446987Sun, 02 Oct 2022 23:01:18 +0000Brian PetroskyIs vulnerability a weakness or strength? Why do men struggle with vulnerability? Changing the narrative from tough guy mentalities to a well rounded individual takes time and effort on multiple parties. It is time for men/dads to grow in order to help...3738acceptance,dads,emotions,entertainment,family,growth,kids,men,moms,positivity,selfhelp,therapyfalse15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/4-back2school-marathon-not-a-sprint--51116978https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51116978Mon, 05 Sep 2022 04:05:55 +0000Brian PetroskyBackpack giveaways, clapping and parades on the first day of school, but what happens the next day, week, month or the rest of the year? The need to support students, teachers, and parents/guardians all school year is important. Remember, it is a...4244collaboration,dads,development,discussion,education,entertainment,growth,moms,motivation,parenting,school,students,teachersfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-b-ball-goat-a-generational-debate-ft-my-nephew--51033646https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51033646Fri, 26 Aug 2022 05:03:31 +0000Brian PetroskyWho is the greatest basketball player? What makes someone the greatest? We debate the topic and pick our 9 person teams in this discussion featuring different generations. The Boyz always have a point of view when we discuss who is the GREATEST OF ALL...4052basketball,boys,dads,debate,greatest,information,jordan,kobe,lebron,opinion,whatmakesgreatnessfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-whats-the-value-of-a-dad--50766764https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50766764Sun, 31 Jul 2022 21:04:30 +0000Brian PetroskyWhat's the value of a dad? This is a loaded question with many different paths towards the answer. Value can mean time, money, and a whole host of other ideas. The Boyz discuss this question, society's idea of dads, and how to change the narrative....4554dads,discussion,entertainment,guidance,laughter,love,motivation,pain,parents,relationships,success,support,therapy,valuefalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-never-too-late-to-follow-your-dreams--50474123https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50474123Tue, 05 Jul 2022 21:38:01 +0000Brian PetroskyIntroduction to Boyz2Dads where the barbershop meets the therapy chair from Boyz (friends) that became dads. This episode introduces the listener to growth, never being too old to follow your dreams, and the future of the podcast through organic...6876dads,engaging,family,friends,fun,growth,helpfulparenting,journey,life,men,parenting,raisingchildren,selfhelpfalse1full