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A Tribe Called Dad

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A Tribe Called Dad is a place for like-minded father’s living in this day and age to share knowledge and relate to each other about all things DAD. We are your hosts, DJ Hapa & DJ Spider from Los Angeles and we give you a peek into our lives as Dads and DJs, along with our Top 3 lists about all types of crazy #DadLife topics. We answer letters from the listeners, come up with Dad Hacks and tell stories about our hilarious children.Send us an email at [email protected] and make sure to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast if you like it.#ATribeCalledDad

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Episodes

  1. "Greatest Hits Vol 1" with DJ Brian B, Emilio Diez Barroso, and Allen Carter

    On this episode of A Tribe Called Dad, DJ Hapa features the top three dad hacks shared by DJ Brian B, Emilio Diez Barroso, and Allen Carter. The episode is part of a series that will provide fatherhood advice from new dads to seasoned dads. The hacks shared on this episode are centered around the...

  2. Expecting Dad with DJ Hapa

    On this episode of A Tribe Called Dad, Hapa and Seth discuss their experiences and insights on expecting dads and childbirth. They cover a wide range of topics, including the birth of Hapa's fourth child, the importance of creating a support network, and the significance of being present and calm...

  3. Fatherhood and Family Engagement with Arnie Ayala

    In this episode of A Tribe Called Dad, we sit down with Arnie Ayala, an experienced educator, proud father, and family man. Arnie has been a teacher and school principal for over 27 years and is a leader in promoting family engagement and empowerment through his work with the Family Leadership...

  4. Unleashing Your Inner Explorer with Gary Christenson

    In this episode, we are joined by Gary Christenson, an outdoor guide and adventure coach who has created a space called "Out There" to help men connect with themselves and nature. Gary shares his insights on the importance of spending time in the outdoors and the transformative power of nature.…

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  5. Integrity with CJ

    Welcome to this episode of A Tribe Called Dad, where we explore the topic of integrity with our guest CJ. CJ is a mentor, and a champion for living a life of authenticity and truth. Throughout our conversation, we'll delve into the meaning of integrity, and how it relates to our personal and...

  6. Prioritizing Health as a Dad with Seth Schmidt

    In this episode of A Tribe Called Dad, we speak with Seth, a father who has made a conscious effort to prioritize his health for the benefit of himself and his family. Seth shares his journey towards achieving better health, including making changes to his diet and exercise routine. We discuss…

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  7. The Immortal Lessons Passed From Father To Daughter with Susan L Combs

    It’s not often you see a book with “pancakes” and “dragons” in the title, but this is one of the many intriguing thoughts produced by this week’s guest. We interview entrepreneur, speaker, advocate, and author Susan L Combs. Yes, this week we have the opportunity to view parenthood through the…

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  8. Dads Should Be Prepared with Mike Dias

    What happens when you love your kids, your wife, AND your work? For many this sounds like the ideal life, however when it comes to putting it into practice it doesn't always go as planned. This weeks guest is Mike Dias he is a devoted husband and father and works as the VP of sales for Earthworks...

  9. Finding Fulfillment with Emilio Diez Barroso

    If you’ve ever set out on the path laid out in front of you and worked toward material success only to find that obtaining it wasn’t as satisfying or validating as you hoped, then you’ll benefit from the wisdom offered by our guest, investor and entrepreneur, Emilio Diez Barroso. As a father of…

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  10. Creating your Fatherhood Vision with Seth Schmidt

    Executive Performance Coach, Seth Schmidt spends his days helping successful businessmen and women level up and we sit down with him to talk about how to apply some of these concepts to fatherhood! Seth is a proud girl-dad of 3 and chats about the homeschool experience, creating and building…

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  11. Letters from a Father with Allen Carter

    We're incredibly excited to share this interview with author, Allen Carter around the release of his book, "Letters From A Father" which was created from 70 letters that Allen wrote to his children. The letters each have a topic around them that varies from "Keeping Your Word" to "Patience" to…

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  12. Tribe Chats - "Because I Said So" Doesn't Work In 2021

    In this episode of Tribe Chats, Hapa and Coach Fig talk about the importance of instilling kids with discipline, but not in the way that many of us grew up. The idea of throwing out some of these old adages such as "Do what I say and not as I do" or "Because I'm your Dad and I said so" don't work...

  13. Tribe Chats - Allowance and More...

    In this "Tribe Chat", Spider, Fig, and myself (Hapa) connect to chat about how we go about approaching the allowance situation. This topic was fresh on my mind as my 7 year old daughter Ellie was interested in starting to do chores around the house. This isn't the first iteration of this as we…

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  14. Season Of Gratitude - Re-nesting On An Avocado Farm with Carlos Montalvo

    We visited Carlos’s ranch to see his dream come to life in person. Hear about how ranch life has shaped his influence as a father, at a stage when most parents would consider themselves to be ‘empty nesters’, Carlos calls him and his wife ‘re nesters’. Learn about his take on parenting, and his...

  15. Season Of Gratitude - Fatherhood As A Choice with Ryan Sickler

    We had the opportunity to sneak in some time with Ryan this season. He tells us about the loss of his father growing up and how that’s shaped him as a father today. A single dad juggling schedules and a step dad who stays active in his son’s life, he maintains comedy is a big factor in raising…

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  16. Season Of Gratitude - Embracing Special Needs Children with Marc de Grandpre

    In this episode, Marc sheds light on what it means to be a dad for a child who has special needs, and in his case that special need is autism. His advice to parents who have a child with special needs speaks volumes not only to them, but to any parent. He tells us how important it is to embrace…

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  17. Season Of Gratitude - Plant A Seed & Watch It Grow with Stix

    We sat down with Stix, in between his long list of to do’s as a father and a professional. Stix’s 3 kids range in ages between 1 and 15, which is a feat in itself. He provides us with valuable insight into what to consider when becoming a parent, breaking it to us quite frankly while half…

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  18. Season Of Gratitude - Battling Anxiety and Evolving Fatherhood with Rudy Chung

    We sat down with Rudy Chung, who tells us how his life as a dad, a father and an individual has evolved over the years, where he’s recently experienced the effects of anxiety and he’s learning to take time for himself and his family. He reminds us of the little things that make his work day a...

  19. Season Of Gratitude - Celebrating Fatherhood with Dr. Devon Smith and DJ Hapa

    We kicked off this season talking with Dr. Devon Smith, married 25 years, and a father of two, one in college and another in the midst of middle school. As a seasoned husband and father, he’s also got 20 years under his belt in the Santa Monica school district, as what he refers to as a ‘Social...

  20. Documenting Dadhood With Lucas Westcoat

    Lucas Westcoat is a proud father of two boys, Declan (4) and Jonas (2). We get into how he balances his demanding role at a tech giant, his passion for photography and dad life with the help of his awesome wife. Lucas opens up about his "dad diaries" which he started when his first son was born,...

  21. Fighting For Fatherhood with Starsky Robinson

    It's an honor and a pleasure to sit down with my longtime friend, Starsky Robinson, a single father to a beautiful 4 year old daughter. He opens up to the tribe about the first time he every held his daughter in his arms and how everything changed in his life, which I'm sure all dads (and moms)…

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  22. Multiple Hats with Rob Howard

    Rob shares with the tribe his top 3 pieces of advice for other dads. Don't miss out on these giems! meet back in the days, and how he started out as a DJ and beatmaker working with artists. With so many projects going on Rob's main 9 to 5 is working in restorative justice at schools with kids,...

  23. Fostering a Child's Passion with Devon Smith

    Devon Smith has spent over 20 years in the Santa Monica Unified School District both as a teacher and administrator. Currently, he is the coordinator of learning and innovation, pushing the boundaries of education throughout the district. He describes himself as a social justice educator who…

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  24. Top 3 Ways to "Make It Work" with Dorsey Fuller

    I got a chance to sit down and reconnect with an old friend of mine and fellow dad, Dorsey Fuller. Dorsey is a "2nd time around Dad" and shares his unique experience through fatherhood and, having found success with a blended family, shares his Top 3 Tips to "Make It Work". Born in Oakland CA and…

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  25. First Few Weeks of Fatherhood with First Time Dad, Brian B

    At the time of this recording, Brian B is almost 3 weeks into fatherhood with his first daughter, Annie Capri and shares the birthing story and how life has changed in the last several weeks. On top of everything else, New York City (where he lives) is still amidst a quarantine due to COVID-19…

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  26. Talking To Our Kids About Race with Dr. Lockhart

    Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart is the president and owner of A New Day Pediatric Psychology. She started her own practice in January of 2016 after practicing in military clinics and hospitals for 10 years. Born and raised on the island of St Croix in the US Virgin Islands, describes her therapuetic…

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  27. Father's Day: Work Life Integration with Jeff David and Sabir M Peele

    In honor of Father's Day, we collaborated with the good folks at The Fitler Club in Philadelphia to sit down with two incredible fathers to discuss work/life balance. There were so many great takeaways from this show including creating routines, teaching young boys what real masculinity looks…

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  28. Infertility from a dad's perspective with Rishi Singh

    Infertility affects many couples who struggle with trying to have a baby, and in 2020, there are a lot of options, but also a lot of misconceptions and not enough understanding around infertility, particularly from a male perspective. We are grateful to sit down and speak to Rishi Singh about his...

  29. Happy Mother's Day 2020 - Top 3 Things We've Learned From Moms

    In this episode, we catch up while in quarantine and on the eve of Mother's Day. We create a Top 3 Things We've Learned from Moms - whether that be our wives, our own mother's, or just random moms. The list includes "patience", "pain tolerance" and more. Happy Mother's Day to all of the moms out...

  30. INTERVIEW: Joe Bunn talks about raising teenage boys, balancing entrepreneurship, and the best tip for new dads while still at the hospital

    Joe Bunn is a successful DJ and entrepreneur based out of Raleigh, North Carolina and is the proud father of two sons, Colin (15) and Davis (12). He sits down with Hapa to catch up about raising teenage boys, balancing home and work, and lends us a great Top 3 tips for dads out there including an...

  31. Top 3 Things We Have Learned in the First Weeks of Quarantine 2020

    We're catching up about the Top 3 Things we've learned so far in Quarantine 2020. Top 3 (HAPA): 1. Creating and keeping a schedule - especially with Home Schooling 2. Being on the lookout for resources - educational, financial, etc 3. Keeping mental health in check and breaking the addiction to…

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  32. Quarantine Tips with Therapist David Bruce

    The spread of the Corona Virus (COVID-19) has been unprecedented and between schools and businesses shutting down, to the constant barrage of breaking news and the widespread panic of hoarding supplies, we felt like it was necessary to record a podcast episode with our family therapist friend…

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  33. Finding great childcare with Erin McConaghy of Curated Care

    What should you look for in a child care professional? A lot of dads, including myself, lean on their wives to steer this category of decision making, but I think we as dads NEED to be involved with this. For the first time in ATCD history, we have a mom-preneur on as a guest (Erin McConaghy,...

  34. 18 Year Old Dad with Dalton Laluces

    Imagine this: You’re a senior in high school and you find out that your girlfriend is pregnant while on your way to class on the subway. In this episode of A Tribe Called Dad, Dalton Laluces walks us through his journey of becoming a husband and a father at the age of 18 and how he and his wife...

  35. Coach Your Kids with DJ Prophet aka Coach Kris

    This episode is incredibly timely with the passing of the great Kobe Bryant and the role that he played in coaching his daughter Gigi's Mamba team. Tribesman, Coach Kris stops by to talk about his new found passion for coaching his sons basketball team, a sport that he himself had never really...

  36. Top 3 Proud Dad Moments

    Dad life can be filled with dad fails, but it’s also important to celebrate the wins! In this episode, we get into our top 3 proud dad moments from balancing work and dad life to teaching our kids something new which can be frustrating at times but we celebrate the joy it brings us and them when...

  37. Invention and Fatherhood with Jon Sumroy of mifold

    Like many of us, Jon Sumroy wondered why car seats couldn't be less bulky. Unlike most of us, he actually set out to do something about it and created a product that has revolutionized child safety seats. Jon calls into our show from Tel Aviv to talk about his journey through fatherhood and the...

  38. Throwing Out the Rearview Mirror with Greg Grunberg

    In this episode, we sit down with actor, producer, drummer, singer, entrepreneur, philanthropist and all around good guy, Greg Grunberg to chat specifically about the challenges he faced with his eldest son, Jake who has had an ongoing battle with Epilepsy. Currently, Jake is in his early 20s,...

  39. Dealing with Grief and Loss: Honoring Kobe Bryant

    This was a tough episode to record, but we felt like it was important to be able to put something out to acknowledge the tremendous collective grief felt in the city this week, which stretches beyond the basketball world. The fact that Kobe was such an involved father and was with his daughter...

  40. Rock and Roll Family with Andy Vargas

    Andy has been the leader singer of Santana for 20 years now and shares his two unique experiences in fatherhood. His eldest son was born when Andy was 18 years old and right on the brink of stardom. The decision to leave and pursue his career as an artist was a tough one, but with the support of...

  41. Advice for The Expecting Dad featuring Brian B and Mike Villa

    Are you an expecting father? Know an expecting father who is a little freaked out? This is the perfect episode as we address some of the concerns of Brian B who is several months from the birth of his first daughter and is seeking some advice regarding work/life balance, ways to support his wife,...

  42. Top 3 New Years Resolutions and Deep Thoughts with Bantu

    To start the New Year off right, Hapa sat down with Bantu, father of 3 (Bisu - 19, Blake - 15, and Beya - 10) to talk about new year's resolutions which he refers to as "resets". Conversations run deep as the two touch on faith, identity, fear and more. Bantu gives his top 3 resets that he does...

  43. Top 3 Holiday Complaints

    Welcome to our complaint fest as we gear up for the holiday season. Not to sound like a pair of Grinches, but we had to vent a bit with the things we wish we didn't have to deal with during this time of year. Big shout out to everyone holding it together for their families and a huge thank you to...

  44. Tough Love with Warren Peace

    For those that don't know, Warren Peace has been a legend in the Vegas nightlife scene for DECADES. He's built his career on creating partnerships and taking "ideas" and making them a reality on the strip and beyond. He also happens to be the father to 3 teenage sons (including a pair of 17 year...

  45. BONUS: ATCD Team Member, DJ Threede on being a "step-dad"

    DJ Threede has been a big part of our team from the beginning and is a "non-traditional dad" (whatever that actually means). He isn't the biological father to the son he is raising, but is absolutely a DAD and lives that #dadlife. We were chatting in the office and figured we should share some of...

  46. Second Time Around with Terry Washington

    Entertainment Executive, Terry Washington opens up about his two distinct experiences with fatherhood - both as a single father, yet over 20 years apart. Terry's first son, Cameron is in his late twenties now and recently was married, and his brother, Terry's youngest son, Hudson is 5 years old…

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  47. Single Dads Need Love Too featuring Yamani Watkins

    We are so excited to share this episode giving some love to all of the single dads out there and shedding some light on how their experiences in fatherhood are slightly different than dads in a relationship. Yamani Watkins sat down with us live at Angel City brewery in a honest, soul bearing...

  48. Top 3 Family Friendly Movies

    We break down our favorite family friendly movies if you have younger kids. In order to make the list, we as parents had to be able to enjoy the movies as well. Check to see if you agree (or disagree) with any of our choices and feel free to hit us up with what we may have missed! Enjoy!

  49. Top 3 Things We Have Learned About Marriage

    We are dedicating this new season of A Tribe Called Dad to RELATIONSHIPS! In this episode, Hapa and Spider chat about 3 of the many things they have learned from the marriages. Spider and Wells recently celebrated their 10 year anniversary and Hapa and T are on their 4th year. The DJ Dads chat...

  50. INTERVIEW: Nick Ferrara opens up about IVF struggles and what he didn't expect as a father

    We got a chance to catch up with live host extraordinaire, Nick Ferrara to chat about the transition into fatherhood, balancing work and family, and the trials and tribulations of going through IVF with his wife. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did and in listening to Nick be so open...

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A Tribe Called Dad is a place for like-minded father’s living in this day and age to share knowledge and relate to each other about all things DAD. We are your hosts, DJ Hapa & DJ Spider from Los Angeles and we give you a peek into our lives as Dads and DJs, along with our Top 3 lists about all types of crazy #DadLife topics. We answer letters from the listeners, come up with Dad Hacks and tell stories about our hilarious children.Send us an email at [email protected] and make sure to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast if you like it.#ATribeCalledDad

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