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100% Dad Podcast with Townsend Russell

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This podcast is encouraging dads and providing wisdom to dads. Hosted by "America's Dad" Townsend Russell. Find more information on 100dad.com and follow @100dad

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  1. S3 E22 Chris Lake Author of HELP YOUR TODDLER MEET THEIR MILESTONES: 101 Behavior Hacks

    Chris Lake is the author of “Help Your Toddler Meet Their Milestones: 101 Behavior Hacks.” He is a native New Yorker who has been working with children with developmental delays across the past two decades. He received his Masters in both General and Special Education in 2012. And in 2014, he...

  2. S3 E21 Linesman Daniel Spencer Fights Substance abuse and drops 100lbs

    Daniel is a So Cal Dad and Husband. Linesman by trade. Nearly died in a high voltage mishap. Overcame addiction and turned his life around including droping a ridiculous amount of weight. Check him out https://www.instagram.com/reps.and.doubletime/ Your host Townsend Russell, founder of 100% Dad,...

  3. S3 E20 Porn to purpose founder Matt Sinkovitz

    Matt Sinkovitz is a teacher of personal & spiritual development, a Buddhist minister, and a Counselor helping men quit their embarrassing, destructive, toxic porn addictions and rekindle real relationships. Matt began his studies in Buddhism and New Thought as a young adult, seeking a resolution…

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  4. S3 E19 Jim Van Allan combines communication skills with family on the 100% Dad Podcast

    Dr. Jim Van Allan is an accomplished speaker and trainer with clients across the country. He specializes in using a unique blend of audience engagement and high energy to make workshops and keynote speeches come alive. Jim is a Certified Speaker with The Jon Gordon Companies and has been…

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  5. S3E18 How Being an Entrepreneur almost ruined his family with Jim Sabellico

    Jim Sabellico started his first business at 8, mowing lawns and saw early financial success. Developed an unhealthy definition of success based on purely money and 'things'. Since he has started and sold a couple businesses, and currently owns a web development & marketing agency, the freelance...

  6. S3 E 17 with Author Gramps Jeffrey "I Don't Want To Turn 3"

    Gramps Jeffrey has 4 kids and 6 grandchildren and looks at how the kids are growing up as a baby boomer trying to understand how the world has evolved since he was 3 years old. As the author of the acclaimed business book “The Secrets of Retailing…How to Beat Walmart” and a contributor to The...

  7. S3 E16 Michael LaRocque of The Revived Couple and Men's Coach

    Michael’s 20 years of experience within the construction industry in which he found himself in leadership roles at a young age, winning a nationwide leadership award and managing award-winning million-dollar projects, combined with his own personal growth through addiction, mental health, and...

  8. S3: E15 Teaching life lessons while having fun with Curt Jordan of Kong Academy

    Curt is a monkey. He runs around, climbs on top of things, swings from lamp posts, and is excited to play with everyone! He has trained and worked as a physical therapy assistant, paramedic, personal trainer, lifeguard, parkour instructor, and special education teacher. He has worked with kids...

  9. S3:14 Alan Smyth, Author of "Men Fight for me" and Innocence Project Director talk human trafficking

    Alan serves as the Executive Director for Saving Innocence, an anti-human trafficking, community-based organization focused on child victims of sex trafficking. Based in Los Angeles, You can learn more about Saving Innocence at www.savinginnocence.org. “Fight For Me” are words he heard directly...

  10. S3:E13 Gregory Dickow Father of 5 with a new way to calm the soul

    For more than 25 years, Gregory Dickow has helped millions of people find healing, hope and transformation through the goodness, love, and grace of Jesus Christ. He is the founder and senior pastor of Life Changers International Church, a multicultural epicenter of ministry called to heal a...

  11. S3 E12 Dr. Larry Waldman on Discipline, Behavior, and Communication

    Dr. Waldman is a recently semi-retired certified school psychologist and licensed clinical, forensic psychologist in Phoenix, Arizona. He conducted a highly successful private practice of 45 years working with children, teens, parents, couples, and adults in a solution-focused manner. Check out…

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  12. S3 E11 QBQ Best Selling Author John G Miller on Personal Accountability for Dads and Kids

    John Miller is best selling author of QBQ! The Question Behind the Question. With over a million copies sold and countless speaking engagements, John is well suited to take on the topic of personal accountability. John created QBQ! The Question Behind the Question. Throughout a decade of selling...

  13. S3E10 2X Best Selling Author Chris Hogan and the ways men can improve in fatherhood

    Chris Hogan is an entrepreneur, author, speaker, motivator, and finance expert. He has authored 2 national bestsellers and has spoken on some of the greatest stages in America. He has 3 boys (all teenagers), Kentucky roots, and today has shifted from speaking on finances to bringing the very best...

  14. S3:E9 Mike Ficara talks state of the school system and entrepreneurship

    Mike Ficara is an entrepreneur and consultant. He's worked in a variety of industries going from the classroom to the boardroom, which provided insight into how people learn and what motivates them to succeed. He is the author of "Like Socks on a Rooster" and host of the podcast "The Start Down."...

  15. S3:E8 Interviews with Dads Curt Storring with Dad.Work talks Anger Management

    We speak with Curt Storring, a dad that made a huge turnaround from a dark aggressive pessimist to a great father and husband. This was one of my favorite episodes because it's a subject we don't cover very often. Inner struggles from our own upbringing, managing deep emotions and living our best...

  16. S3:E7 What is Masculinity with The Fallible Man Brent Dowlen

    We are joined by Brent with The Fallible Man Podcast, your home for all things Man, Husband, and Father. Brent provides the content to help men become the men they want to be. His content is dedicated to Men striving to reach their full potential in every aspect of their lives. Men are critical…

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  17. S3:E6 Interviews with Dads - Georgia Realtor - New Dad- Joseph Kalina

    Joesph Kalina of the Kalina Brothers Real Estate team in Georgia talk about his transformation from a guy who didn't want kids to a dad who wants to be the best version of himself for his kids. 100% Dad has been traveling the country since May 2020 in a custom RV with his family sharing...

  18. S3:E5 Brad Baldridge with Taming the High Cost of College joins Interviews with Dads

    Brad Baldridge, CFP®, is a College Funding Consultant specializing in late-stage college funding planning and the chief podcaster of Taming The High Cost Of College. He provides customized planning using the latest financial aid, tax, cash flow and academic strategies. With these strategies, Brad...

  19. S3:E4 Interviews with Dads featuring Will Atchison

    Will reached out and joins us on a long podcast. We talk a lot about his starting a new insurance business and his outlook on being a dad. Will has a cool story of coming up from the bottom, finding the right girl, making things happen in his life, and making time to be a good dad. 100% Dad is...

  20. S3 Dads in Bad Marriages: more critical, give less positive feedback, are more withdrawn

    This podcast episode digs into the importance of not staying in a bad marriage and an emphasis on keeping your marriage strong. The original blog can be found at...

  21. S3:E3 New Dad Tip about Breastfeeding with @the_breastfeeding_father

    In this episode we speak about a little-discussed topic in the father community. We discuss the pros and cons of breastfeeding and the role dad can play in the process. Check out @the_breastfeeding_father on Instagram. 100% Dad is traveling the country with his family sharing encouragement and...

  22. S3:E2 Gene Rice Author of Grad to Grown Up join Interviews with Dads Podcast

    GENE RICE is the author of Grad to Grown Up, a leading executive in retained recruiting, placing over 1000 executives while building one of the largest search firms in the world. He is also chairman of Rice Cohen International and co-founder of the Plant a Seed Inspire a Dream Foundation, which…

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  23. S3:E1 IWD with Johnny Eastman AKA @TheTattooedHusband

    The Tattooed Husband Johnny Eastman resides near Knoxville, Tennessee so while we were in town we caught up and recorded a podcast. @TheTattooedhusband has a successful Instagram page and a slew of other endeavors. We talked balance, purpose, and tips in marriage 100% Dad is traveling the country...

  24. S2:E14 IWD with Dr. Shirag Shemmessian

    Dr. Shemmassian was born in Los Angeles to Armenian parents who immigrated to the United States from Lebanon. He now resides in San Diego with his wonderful wife, mischievous toddler son, and 9-pound dog. Dr. Shemmassian is an avid cook and, while he dislikes the term, a “foodie” who routinely...

  25. Reasons not to stay in a miserable marriage

    This episode is about why I disagree with the notion of "Stick it out and be miserable for the kids." It's not good for the kids. 100% Pro-Marriage & 100% against being miserable and a compromised dad. 100% Dad is traveling the country with his family sharing encouragement and wisdom with Dads to...

  26. S2: E13 Vegas Vacation with the Family Featuring Mac from Circus Circus

    We did what I always said I would not do. I took my kids to vegas. There were circumstances that lead to it. In the end I Genuie Piged my family for the sake of yours. Check out this episode speaking with Mac, who grew up in vegas, works in vegas, and raises a family in vegas. We get some real…

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  27. 6 Things that crushed Dads in the last 50 years

    The role of Dad has been run thru the gauntlet. It's been beaten up, mocked, and rejected over and over. It's time for that to change. To understand where this movement is going we have to understand the history. The original blog is on the website here:...

  28. 3 Easy ways for Dad to win with money

    Finance is one of my favorite topics. The challenge is how to make it easy to teach. With so many opportunities to dive deep, I tried keeping this one simple. 3 simple things dad can do to win with money. Speaking of Money. Feel free to visit the store at 100dad.com/shop 100% Dad is traveling the...

  29. 5 ways to prevent your death from destroying your family

    Death is sad enough already. Let's avoid making it worse by setting up your family to crumble after they bury you. Original Blog is here https://100dad.com/dad-blog/5-ways-to-keep-death-from-destroying-your-family/ Support us by getting some gear https://100dad.com/shop 100% Dad is traveling the...

  30. 6 tips for Great Eating Kids

    Struggles with kids not eating and throwing fits around mealtime are the norm. Here are 6 tips aimed at fixing the root issues that result in kids not eating when it is time to eat. Here is the original Post https://100dad.com/dad-blog/6-tips-fo... Support 100% Dad with some swag...

  31. Are you Worried about Raising a Snowflake?

    This blog stems from how many times snowflakes are mentioned in our comment section. The original Blog is here https://100dad.com/dad-blog/worried-a... Support 100% by Getting some merch here https://100dad.com/shop/ 100% Dad is traveling the country with his family sharing encouragement and…

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  32. Why I Sold My Business

    I get asked a lot what was the reason I decided to sell our businesses in Nov of 2019. There were several factors at play. The original Blog is available on the website here. https://100dad.com/dad-blog/why-we-sold-our-businesses/ Support 100% Dad by ordering some gear here…

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  33. S2: E 12 IRONDAD joins the 100% Dad Podcast for Dad.

    IronDad stumbled across 100% Dad while we were in Palm Springs, California. I had flown out to Maryland to help a family member with some things and he started blowing up my phone. We got to meet the night I flew back, but unfortunately, I was due to pull out and travel to Arizona the next day.…

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  34. S2:E11 Marc and Ed from Organization for Social Media Safety Join Interviews with Dads From LA, Cali

    This episode of Interviews with Dads brings us a compelling story about unprovoked blindside violence all for a chance to gain fame via video. Every parent's nightmare. A story that was a catalyst for an organization with a noble and valid mission. This was a very informative podcast. If you need...

  35. S2:E10 Daniel D'Souza Joins "Interviews with Dad's" Podcast from Seattle Washington

    Daniel joins this episode from Seattle. He is an entrepreneur Dad. Recently launched a new family business and is committed to providing for his family. This episode we recorded in an airport in between flights. Forgive the background noise. I almost missed my flight! Mask had to stay on. Might…

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  36. S2:E9 Dad Advice Project-Podcast Interviews with Dads

    Meet Craig Kessler. Corporate executive. Great wife. 3 kids. Still finds a way to make family a priority. So much so that he requested his own friends to give him advice. Those friends contributed to a fantastic read and a new book called The Dad Advice Project. It's a collection of letters from...

  37. S2:E8 Mike Stewer Joins Interviews with Dads Podcast. Faith and family discussion.

    In this episode, we talk with Mike Stewert. A dedicated faithful servant of Christ and dedicated faithful husband and dad. Mike works hard with some dad improvement programs and has even started his own business!! Check out this episode! 25-year-old ministry for father/son bible studies....

  38. S2:E7 Brian w/ Declan James Watch joins podcast Interviews with Dads

    Brian is a former Navy Seal turned entrepreneur. He has started a watch company and is using lessons learned while serving to guide his business and family decisions. Check this one out!! Check out his watch co https://declanjameswatchco.com/ 100% Dad is traveling the country with his family...

  39. S2:E6 100% Dad Podcast Redefining Manliness

    We covered quite a bit in this episode.We got our first 3 person podcast under our belt. Long podcast but it was packed and covered with good info! We get into the discussion of being a new Dad because Jonathon is expecting a new baby, Handling finances because Thomas is a financial coach, and of...

  40. 100% Dad Podcast S2:E5 Robert from Apple TV movie DADS talks co-parenting and his sons heart defect

    Robert has a fascinating story. He finds out he is having an unexpected son and demands the mom "take care of it" and refuses to believe he is the dad. A very quick change of heart occurs and he turns it all around and becomes a model father. His son was born with a congenital heart defect and…

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  41. Ryan the Dad Model World Traveler Christian Co-Parent Dancing superstar S2:E4

    This episode had just about everything. Ryan is a class act. Relies heavily on his faith and loves to share the WORD. He's is what ladies call "handsome". Add to that his desire to be a fantastic dad and a highly effective co-parent. Since he is an overachiever he also excels in his career and...

  42. Tommy Flames talks about becoming an entrepreneur and instilling values in his kids. S2:E3

    This was a long one, I mean we could have gone on for hours. Small business is one of my favorite topics. I love seeing a guy like this start something from nothing. I love seeing him do it so his kids see what is possible. Chris (his real name) is a real stand up guy that is not afraid of hard...

  43. IWD- Kyle Mitchell Discusses Social Anxiety with Dads and Kids S2:E2

    I was hanging out at NASA when we recorded this podcast. Season 2 Episode 2 with Kyle Mitchell. Kyle came on and we discussed social anxiety in regards to Dads and Kids. We talked about some tactics to help and how to handle anxiety. Kyle is a social anxiety counselor on top of a career in...

  44. IWD- Mark Talks having 5 daughters and a recent Divorce

    Mark is California raised and now a Texas resident. Mark has 5 girls and that's not a typo. He has 5 girls. He is recently divorced after about 16 years and about a year out of recovery from a stroke. Mark had some great insight for Dads of all age groups getting divorced because his kids ranged...

  45. IWD- Charlie C from OKC

    Charlie is a big man with a big heart. I'm 6'2 and felt puny. I met Charlie because I needed to rent a space with good internet to catch up on my files and do zoom conference. Charlie has the space!! Charlie has 7 kids. That was not a typo. 4 are adopted. 2 through the state of OK and 2 through…

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  46. IWD- David M From New Mexico

    David Mendoca joins me on an episode of interviews with Dads. David is a hard-working dude. Traveling linemen has been his primary occupation. He is also really self-aware in the moment. So when his wife got sick he was quick to realize what he needed to change. It's a good story.

  47. Interviews with dads- Efrain Reyes

    Efrain joins me from California. We talk Hispanic culture, lower income struggles, and the biggest causes of challenges for kids.

  48. IWD- Ceasar from Houston

    Ceasar answered the casting call. He works hard in the oil industry down in Texas. He has a super longterm relationship with his high school girl and has one son. Ceasars a great Dad, giving a lot of thought to raising his son, and is one hell of a guy.

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This podcast is encouraging dads and providing wisdom to dads. Hosted by "America's Dad" Townsend Russell. Find more information on 100dad.com and follow @100dad

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How many episodes does 100% Dad Podcast with Townsend Russell have?

100% Dad Podcast with Townsend Russell has 65 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on December 27, 2022.

What is 100% Dad Podcast with Townsend Russell about?

This podcast is encouraging dads and providing wisdom to dads. Hosted by "America's Dad" Townsend Russell. Find more information on 100dad.com and follow @100dad

How often does 100% Dad Podcast with Townsend Russell release new episodes?

100% Dad Podcast with Townsend Russell publishes monthly, based on its 65 episodes since June 2019.

Who hosts 100% Dad Podcast with Townsend Russell?

100% Dad Podcast with Townsend Russell is created and hosted by Townsend Russell.
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