Cheer Dads Unfiltered – Episode 2: The Cheer World Deep Dive (Everything We Wish We Knew)

Episode 2 is where we really get into it.In this episode of Cheer Dads Unfiltered we break down our first five months in the competitive cheer world. From August 2025 to now and everything we wish someone had warned us about before signing our girls up.We talk through the stuff that surprised us, stressed us out, made us laugh, and completely changed how we view cheer as dads. From the time commitment and hidden costs, to cheer culture, mom vs dad roles, and what competition season is really about. Nothing is off the table.In this episode, we cover:• Competitive cheer vs sideline / high school cheer• The cheer culture nobody explains upfront• Privates, tumbling, choreography & all-team practices• The real costs of cheer (aka Dad Economics)• Mom vs Dad roles at practice & competitions• Coaches, team culture & why it matters• Watching our girls grow through confidence, pressure & adversity• Competition season nerves & expectations• Cheer dad confessions and rookie mistakesThis podcast is for dads (and parents) who are new to competitive cheer, already in it, or about to jump in and want real talk without the sugarcoating.New episodes drop every Thursday.🎧 Subscribe, share with another cheer dad and welcome to the chaos