Synopsis
Exploring the Randomness of Dad Life
Episodes
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Episode 28 The Real Estate Dad
02/11/2017 Duration: 48minThis week on the podcast Jacob and Paul sit down with Jeremiah Johnson, The Real Estate Dad. Jeremiah is the co-founder and chief Gettir' Doner of JJ Real Estate. He's here to talk with us about finance, pursuing your passion, balancing work and family life, healthy communication and much more. Jeremiah and his wife, Jenna, are partners in life and business. One of the interesting aspects of their life is how they share a common passion for impacting the lives of others through real estate. You'll want to check out their work and hear from Jeremiah how they navigate life together as new parents. After listening to this episode you might want to follow Jeremiah and you'll be able to find him at the following places: FB Website [Music Credit: Jeff Przech "No Matter Where You Go"]
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Episode 27 The Beardsmith Dad
05/10/2017 Duration: 48minShort, tall, big or skinny, it doesn't matter the size or shape every bearded gent has to admit that they love their facial hair. Your facial hair can be a mark of great honor or the fodder of many family dinner dis sessions. Either way, whether others love it or hate it, you still hold fast to those whiskers. In honor of all of our bearded dads (and if you're like me, Paul, a wanna be bearded dad), we've brought on the national expert in beard-dom, Mr. Beardsmith. That's right, we search the inter-webs to find the most reliable source on all things beards and dad life. Since that person wasn't available, we asked Ryan Smith to join the podcast. Just joking Ryan. Mr. Beardsmith, Ryan, shares with us the joys and challenges of being a bearded dad. From scaring kids to allowing his beard to be the test ground for his daughter's stylist aspirations. Ryan also shares some tips on how to move from just have a thing on your face to have a beard that will bring out jealousy among the un-bearded, respect among the
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Episode 26 The Bodybuilder Dad
20/09/2017 Duration: 51minAre you fighting the dad-bod? Are you feeling bad about the pounds that have accumulated around your mid section? Well this is not the episode for you!!! On this episode of #RandomDads Jacob chats with dad and bodybuilder, Steve Kuclo. Get to know Steve and what life is like being a professional bodybuilder. From the support of a family to transitioning full-time into being a professional bodybuilding, you'll get to meet a random dad who is working hard to beat the dad-bod. Follow Steve Twitter Instagram Facebook Youtube
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Episode 25 Real Talk On Dad Life
14/06/2017 Duration: 35minJacob and Paul get the random families together. We got to meet the twins, share a meal and talk life. It was really a great time. In this episode, we share some of that time. We also catch you up on some of those home improvement projects. But the best part of the episode is talking about the real struggles of dad life. The long days and short nights with more work to do than can ever get done. This episode of RDP is jam packed with nutritious dad life. So sit back and enjoy a cold one.
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Episode 24 Man Toys and Tech Tools
26/04/2017 Duration: 46minWhat do dad's love more than quality time with there kids? The chance to play with gadgets and big boy toys! If you don't agree with that, you have to agree that there are some toys and gadgets that you enjoy. It may be woodworking like Paul. Or you might geek out on a quality Dr. Who toy like Jacob. Either way, if you release stress by goofing off with a big boy toy or techie thing then we've got you covered this episode.
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Episode 23 Screen Time Rules
12/04/2017 Duration: 01h48sThis week is a blast from the past. Jacob and Paul jump back to the 80's with "The Fall Guy", a local video stores and VHS tapes. All this rumaging around in the past leads to a discussion of how we go about screen time with our kids. Being a dad today means that you have to monitor and create rules for screen time. Whether you're relaxed and open about screen time or rigid with the rules, you will find a point of view for you in this episode. After listening, let us know what you do with screen time for your kids in the comments.
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Episode 22 This Old House on Random Dads
30/03/2017 Duration: 57minHe's whimsical and a delight in person. Get him on the job site and he's nothing but business. Or so we think... This week Jacob gets a chance to chat with Kevin O'connor of This Old House. Jacob and Kevin will get into family life and talk a little shop since Jacob is fixing up a 100 year plus old house. Sit back and enjoy as Kevin weaves masterful tales and delights all of us Random Dads.
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Episode 21 Sprignature Moves on Empty Nesting
15/03/2017 Duration: 35minLet's say you have 30 minutes to sit down and talk with a super geek dad who hacks work, life and parenting with ninja like precision and awesomeness. Would you take the time? Well here at #RandomDads we would and we did. Paul chats with the infamous Adam Spriggs of SprignatureMoves.com to talk about the life of empty nesting for dads. First, Adam puts the random in random dad. From his odd interest in cats to his freakish skills with coding, Adam has many interests that seem completely random. Second, Adam shares how he and his wife transitioned one of their children to college and now are working to transition a second. In the midst, they work at their relationship, begin to experience moments of empty nesting, and plan for the future when more free time opens them up to a new life together. In perfect Adam fashion, he not only shares about his transition into new found domestic freedom but also how his family operates. One of the benefits is how his family solved the long held family dispute to that pain
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Episode 20 Hella Dad and Wild Kids
01/03/2017 Duration: 42minWell this is it #RandomDads This episode we're taking you behind the curtain and letting you in on why Jacob and Paul are so messed up. It's because both of them were raised free range style. That's right. Those wild kids you hated grew up and the results....we'll leave that judgment up to you. Now these two Random Dads have to decide, along with their spouses, what they are going to do with their kids. To be free rangers or to be helicopters, those seem like the extremes, which is where Random Dads like to take things. Listen in for a little bit of parenting joy and a whole lot of "how not to do it" advice. Thank you to our sponsor this week Shepherd's Workshop.
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Episode 19 We Are Going to PUMP You Up
15/02/2017 Duration: 43min#RandomDads we have an exciting show for you! The physical trainer and health guru extraordinaire, Lunden Souza, is in and ready to PUMP, You Up (read that with the best 1980's Hans and Franz SNL skit voice that you can muster). Lunden sits down with Jacob and talks about a healthy family life, getting started exercising, keeping going with exercise goals and much more. If you're interested in getting your health goals kicked off or want an extra challenge for your week check out Lunden's YouTube channel. She'll give you weekly tips, how to's and motivation on the healthy life. If you're inspired by Lunden then download the Runtastic App and keep up those healthy habits every day. Also check out Lunden on Facebook Instagram Twitter LifeLikeLunden.com We want to thank Shepherd's Workshop for sponsoring this episode. And if you like what you hear then follow us over on FB, Twitter and Instagram!
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Episode 18 Entrepreneur and Dad Life
01/12/2016 Duration: 28minPaul sits down with the talented Matt Cremona of YouTube fame! Matt describes himself as a dad who makes videos about woodworking on the internet. Random indeed! Listen in as Matt shares the benefits and struggles of being both a full time entrepreneur and dad. If you're a dad who is an entrepreneur or thinking about diving into that world, Matt's real world experience will give you a perspective on what to expect when you make the move or how you might tweak what you're doing. Check out Matt's Website if you're interested in learning more about him: http://www.mattcremona.com/ YouTube Channel to see his business at work: http://www.youtube.com/user/mcremona Peek at some of his projects: Check out the sponsor for this episode: Shepherd's Workshop [Photo Matt Cremona]
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Episode 17 To Spank or Not to Spank
23/11/2016 Duration: 51minJacob and Paul are back! After a long break following season 1, the team is back at with a hot topic, discipline. The guys waxes philosophically and ponder, "To spank or not to spank? That is the question." Comment with your perspective on the topic. Are you pro spanking or do you practice alternative discipline methods? If you're interested in digging more into different disciplining techniques, we've found these resources helpful. From Today's Parent - 6 discipline fallbacks… and how to fix them! From Missional Living - Sociologist Reuben Hill's Parenting Styles From Gary Chapman - The 5 Love Languages of Children The Doctor - As always we recommend Dr. Stephanie Steele on issues of relationship, even parent and child relationships. Listen to our chat with Dr. Stephanie in Episode 16. [Photo:iStockphoto] Visit our episode sponsor Shepherd's Workshop
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Episode 16 The Counselor is In
15/09/2016 Duration: 45minJacob and Paul have the ever so talented Dr. Stephanie Steele. The counselor informs random dads about the secrets to arguing well, communicating through love and learning to listen. This one is jam packed with goodness! Follow @DrStephSteele on Twitter
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Episode 15 Culture Gap in Parenting
01/09/2016 Duration: 32minJacob and Paul explore the miscommunication that happens when parents try to "get" kid and teen culture. If you've tried to connect with your kids then you'll know that it can get awkward!
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Episode 14 Inspire Your Kids
15/08/2016 Duration: 42minJacob and Paul are back at it with project updates, Airplane the movie, Def Leppard and ways they try to inspire their kids. Jump in and listen to this weeks ear candy!
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Episode 13 Random Business Failures
01/08/2016 Duration: 34minJacob and Paul are back to tell all about their money making schemes that have gone south. Random dads have had their times of successes and failures. So how do you learn and grow past the failures?
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Episode 11 Grateful Dads
10/07/2016 Duration: 34minHow do you stay grateful as a dad? Jacob and Paul are back to share the good and the bad of being grateful. With a dash of project updates and thank you's, you'll be glad you listened!
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Episode 9 Prep for Summer Time
25/06/2016 Duration: 26minJacob and Paul are yard sale cray today! They hit up the long time issue of working to please others or yourself and how they prep for the summer time. Project updates, another round of thank you's and a weird song. Hit it Lucy!
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Episode 8 Outside Fun
15/06/2016 Duration: 41minJacob and Paul take a trip out to the local shops to hangout, talk Random Dadness, and share about overcoming faults. Enjoy!
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Episode 7 Random Force Awakens
06/06/2016 Duration: 22minJacob is out and about talking with Chuck Bryant of Stuff You Should Know. Chuck shares about his life as a dad and his experience of adopting.