Podcasts
Four Years of Insights from Lead Dads and Research on Fathers and Families.
Super Bowl Champs, Congressmen and Emmy Award Winners. Chefs, Firemen, Entrepreneurs, Pilots, Back-office workers and tile salesmen. World-class researchers on fatherhood and family. The Company of Dads’ Podcast has collected the stories of a diverse group of people who are all united by the focus on fathers being the best they can be for themselves, their families, their communities and their co-workers. Dive in and enjoy any of the 150-plus episodes today.
Featured Episodes
Fatherhood and Football With a Superbowl Champ
Interview with Najee Goode / Super Bowl Champion, Entrepreneur and Lead Dad
The Funniest Lead Dad in America Shares His Secrets
Interview with JR Havlan / 8-Time Emmy Award-Winning Comedy Writer, Lead Dad
The Emperor of All Lead Dads
Interview with Bruce Feiler / Creator of The Council of Dads, thinker on family and friends
All Episodes
EP 155: Raising Humans, Not Checklists: Five Keys to a Flourishing Childhood
Interview with Sonia Bestulic / Founder of Flourish with Sonia
What if the biggest challenges facing kids today aren’t about behavior or performance – but about how disconnected we’ve become from ourselves? Drawing on decades of work with thousands of families, globally recognized thought leader, speech pathologis …
EP 154: Disruption, Belonging & Better School Communication
Interview with Ben Sacco / Author of "Disruption in Schools: Understand me Before You Mark me"
How do we really know what our kids are trying to tell us – even when they can’t put it into words? Ben Sacco, author of Disruption in Schools: Understand Me Before You Mark Me, reframes how we think about classroom behavior. He explains why “disruptio …
EP 153: No More Ghosting: Building Trust, Community, and Confident Dads
Interview with David Homan / Founder of Orchestrated Connecting
What if the secret to strong parent communities isn’t perfection, but integrity, vulnerability, and follow-through? David Homan is the author of Orchestrating Connection and founder of a decade-old community built on one rule: only surround yourself wi …
EP 152: How Inner Alignment Can Redefine Success
Interview with Erin Coupe / Author of "I Can Fit That In"
When Erin Coupe’s husband decided to leave a thriving real estate career to support her growing business, their family dynamic – and their definition of success – changed forever. Erin, a global speaker and author of the book I Can Fit That In, helps h …
EP 151: Rebranding the Mind: Changing the Language Around Mental Health
Interview with Brian Mann / Co-Founder of Glitched States
What if we’ve been using the wrong words to talk about our mental state? Brian Mann, co-founder of Glitched States and Kemble & Mann Creative Intelligence Labs, is on a mission to replace stigma with strength. He’s building a new vocabulary for men …
EP 150: Better Sleep & Happy Children – The Secret To Both
Interview with Dr. Harvey Karp / Author, Creator of the SNOO Smart Sleeper
What if raising happier kids and getting better sleep were simpler than you think? Dr. Harvey Karp – world-renowned pediatrician and creator of the SNOO Smart Sleeper – shares the science behind calmer homes and well-rested parents. With decades of exp …
EP 149: Protecting Kids from Harmful Online Ads
Interview with Michael Taverna / Founder of The Ad Village
Children are the most valuable – and vulnerable – targets for online advertisers. Every day, brands and tech companies use sophisticated tools to track, profile, and influence kids, shaping their choices before they even know they’re being sold to. Mic …
EP 148: Breaking the Masculine Myth
Interview with Jim Chastain / Founder of Reality Check
Men want to grow, but too often feel like they can’t without losing a part of themselves. Jim Chastain is a father of two, founder of the market research firm Reality Check, and now a researcher of men and modern masculinity. He discusses the five core …
EP 147: Guiding Kids (and Parents) Through College Admissions
Interview with Lindsay Tanne / Founder of LogicPrep
Applying to college is stressful – for students and parents. But does it really need to be? This week, Paul sits down with Lindsay Tanne, founder of LogicPrep, a globally recognized educational consultancy she started as a student at Harvard, growing a …
EP 146: Bearing the Burden of Financial Fatherhood
Interview with Zack Pumerantz / Director of Investments for I.M. Financial
What happens to your money mindset when you become a parent? Zack Pumerantz is a father of two, former FanDuel exec, and now a financial advisor dedicated to helping fellow parents build strong financial foundations and lasting wealth. He shares practi …
EP 145: Breaking the Cycle: Healing Fathers and Helping Children
Interview with Ed Tilton/ President of Begin Again Institute
As parents we worry about how our kids use screens, but how fathers engage with technology can either break old patterns or pass them on. Ed Tilton, president of the Begin Again Institute, works with men to heal from past trauma and stop harmful behavi …
EP 144: Parenthood, Identity, and Creating Inclusive Parenting Spaces
Interview with David Morgenstern Founder and CEO of Gaddies
What does it mean to be a father in today’s world, especially when your identity doesn’t fit the traditional mold? David Morgenstern shares his fatherhood journey as a gay dad, discussing the challenges and triumphs of creating inclusive parenting spac …