Dads On Doody

Perspective. It is easy in our culture of convenience and comfort to lose perspective.  The 24 hour news cycle and non-stop train of social media often leads us to believe that we live in a world full of only hate and destruction.  We focus on small things that we can’t control, and forget the simple blessings that are right in ... Read More

As parents, we all know the importance of teaching our children the value of hard work. Yet how many of us have attempted to implement a chore regime, only to have it fall apart a week later in the midst of our over busy lives?  Well, your solution is here.  Homey, a chore tracking application that is fun for the ... Read More

Dads on Doody medical expert Dr. Oddz, professionally known as Dr. James Marroquin from our Healthy Dad Basics episode, joins us again for an important discussion on autism.  Not only does Dr. James have a professional perspective on autism, but also a personal one as his son Micah is autistic.  Hear Dr. James discuss his journey with autism, from the ... Read More

Part two of a two part series.  In this episode we visit with Kristan Shimpi, who shares her family’s personal experiences with adoption. After making the active decision to adopt, the Shimpis encountered unexpected challenges to make their dream a reality.  Two adopted children later (from India and Guatemala), Kristan is full of advice and passion that will give you ... Read More

Have you ever spoken with someone in depth about their experiences as an adopted child?  Elva, who was born into a closed adoption herself, graciously joins us in studio to share her perspective on growing up without any knowledge of her birth family.  Her honest account sheds light on the struggles and triumphs for both the adopted and the adopter ... Read More

Our first podcast, Roadtrips, needed a book end.  Seeing that train, boat and bus travel have fallen out of favor, we opted to release an episode on family air travel.  Now that we have you covered on the road or in the air, you’ll be all set for your next vacation.  Topics covered include packing for the plane, timing your ... Read More

Fireman Dave, super dad of 7 kids from our popular Livin’ Large episode, joins us again in studio as we round table on what we want for Father’s Day.  In a shocking turn of events, it turns out that what we need is far less complicated than imagined.  We break down a selection of gifts curated by Amazon in their ... Read More

Who amongst us hasn’t fantasized about living on a commune?  Free from the rat race and surrounded by loving people, passing our days tending to the land and the animals that ultimately end up on our table.  Sounds nice, no?  Communes gained popularity in America in the ’60s, many of which still exist today.  Still, most of us have never ... Read More

Ever wonder about the people behind your children’s favorite books?  Wait no more!  Children’s author Norman Tomas, of the soon-to-be-released The Devil in Duke’s Den, stops by our digs to talk about everything from his creative process to eye popping illustrations to life in Mother Russia to “chorror” (the specific genre that Tomas credits himself with creating).  This interview is ... Read More

Mother’s Day is a holiday that most dads routinely fail.  There’s actually a good chance that you’ve never delivered one that mom (not your mom, but THEE MOM) remembers for the right reasons.  Well, those days are over.  Chris, Will and Scott Hoopman (founder of Kidterview) discuss the good, the bad and the ugly surrounding the Mother of all holidays, ... Read More

The capitol of our great nation, Washington DC, also happens to be a great place visit with your family.  From the Smithsonian to the National Zoo to the monuments to government building tours, there is no shortage of FREE family fun.  Couple that with excellent food and ample public transportation, and you have all the ingredients to make Clark Griswold ... Read More

Guys know stuff.  We know that stuff based on our own personal experiences.  Frequently, we believe that we are qualified to be experts on anything that we have lived.  Well, no guy has ever been pregnant (beer guts don’t count).  We may think that we know what our wives and partners go through during pregnancy, but we have no idea.  ... Read More

Potty training is one of the most challenging and mythical parental tasks in the early years.  While it is true that all humans learn to use the toilet, every child comes to potty training with their own unique issues.  In this episode, Chris takes us through his recent potty training weekend and shares tips for any parent preparing for the ... Read More

Remember when your friends started getting married and having kids, long before you were even in a serious relationship?  Or maybe you’re in a committed relationship and have decided not to have kids, while everyone in your peer set carries on like rabbits, popping out one after the next.  You used to meet up every Sunday for brunch, now all ... Read More

Only child Dominic comes from a long line of only children.  Both his father and grandfather were only children.  He is carrying on the legacy with his own family, as he and his wife have elected to have “only” one child, Fletch. Given his experience, we’d say that Dominic is well qualified to provide insight into the world of an ... Read More

Professional fantasy sports dad Jason Morton plays fantasy sports for a living (football and NASCAR).  He lives to be a dad.  If this sounds like a fantasy, it isn’t. Enough of the wordplay.  If you’ve ever wondered about how to turn your obsession with fantasy sports into a full time career, listen to this show and decide if you have ... Read More

Eyeballs!  Eye care is a critical topic for families, yet perhaps one that we know less about than other basic health protocols.  Dr. Robert Wong joins us in studio to talk eyeball essentials, from vision testing to LASIK to sports injuries, it’s all in here and then some. Dr. Bob, a young dad with two kids himself, is an accomplished ... Read More

The concept of the stay-at-home dad was a foreign one only a few short years ago.  Today, being a stay-at-home dad is becoming more and more common.  It’s a logical progression – not only do women have far greater career opportunity than in the past (as they should), but the expectation for men to #sharetheload is generally accepted.  Still, a ... Read More  

Ah yes, the annual Daddy Daughter Dance.  Is there a better activity for a dad and his little girl(s)?  Talk about an opportunity to #dothedoody.  We break down the daddy daughter dance with special guest Travis, who joined Will for this year’s edition at Life Time Fitness in Austin, TX.  In addition to being a great dad, Travis is a ... Read More

Finding and selecting the right nanny, in addition to integrating them into your family, is a tall order. We tackle this critical topic in a game show format, as Chris and his wife Amy, square off in the “Nanny Ed Game”. Will plays game show host in this raucous and informative affair, covering everything from the interview process to expectations ... Read More