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Home Dad Chat
by The National At-Home Dad Network
On this podcast, you will hear interviews from HomeDadCon speakers, Dads with a story to share and conversations on topics about at-home dads.
Episodes
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HomeDadCon Recap
Brock and Danny limp back from Home Dad Con's 30th anniversary in Chicago, running on zero caffeine, warm Diet Dr. Pepper, and pure adrenaline. Along the way, they unpack the real magic of the weekend and the announcement that HomeDadCon 2027 is heading to New Orleans....
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Finally, HomeDadCon is Upon Us!!
One final chat about HomeDadCon to accompany all those who are getting ready to head to Chicago for a weekend of Professional Fatherhood Building. You can get this episode wherever you listen to podcasts. https://open.spotify.com/episode/5CsapAWmql8sopIdro0RJT?si=aC41i73KQke4XF4egMBd_w…
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Preperation: HomeDadCon, Things to Know
This is your ultimate survival guide: what to pack (CPAPs, earplugs, and Poo-pourri), what to wear (kilts welcome), what to do (comedy shows, D&D, beer share, 5K), and how to leave your family behind without burning the house down. You can get this episode wherever you listen to podcasts....
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It’s All B-Roll To Me: A Very Casual Conversation
Danny and Brock have a casual conversation that is more like a behind-the-scenes b-roll. Just a glimpse of how the show connects with dads. You can get this episode wherever you listen to podcasts. https://open.spotify.com/episode/3zGKV15me11bmBuHeuDf6s?si=k_xHS_HPSGSoiJiBHhj0mw #Fatherhood...
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Jenn Haston Wrote a Book
A conversation about body image, self-worth, and how the language parents use around food and their own bodies shapes their children's inner voice — featuring Jen Haston, author of You Are Just the Right Size. You can get this episode wherever you listen to podcasts....
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Getting to Know Board Nominees: Tito Nieves and Kyle Denny
Brock and Danny explore the real life of stay-at-home dads: parenting, self-care, and community. This episode: at-home dads Kyle Denny and Tito Nieves share their fatherhood journeys and why they're running for the organization's board. You can get this episode wherever you listen to podcasts....
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The HomeDadCon: Chicago Scouting Report
Brock and Danny are counting down to Home Dad Con in Chicago! Brock shares his firsthand reconnaissance of the area around the convention hotel, and Danny's plans to head to Milwaukee early to watch Greta the Giant wrestle. You can get this episode wherever you listen to podcasts....
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Getting to Know Board Nominees: Steven Wentzel and Ben Mills
Brock and Danny chat with board nominees Ben Mills and Steven Wenzel about their stay-at-home dad journeys, fatherhood challenges, and why they want to join the National At-Home Dad Network board. You can get this episode wherever you listen to podcasts....
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Course Design & Supporting Fathers: Kyle Denny and Chris Griffin
Brock and Danny talk with board members Kyle Denny and Chris Griffin about the Dads Run 5K — a fun run held at Home Dad Con that raises money for the Fathers Overcoming Adversity Fund. We extend a special thank you to Plan to Run for sponsoring this event. You can get this episode wherever you...
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275 Episodes Strong, Back to School Hacks, and Blockbuster Movies
Brock and Danny mark 275 episodes with back-to-school shopping tips, tax-free hacks, and a lighthearted romp through Comic-Con news, Space Balls, Deadpool, and upcoming dad-themed movies. You can get this episode wherever you listen to podcasts....
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Mesh Shirts, Mother Nature, and a River That Won
Brock and Danny talk weather prep, teen hoodie habits, and playing hurt vs. injured, then Danny shares his disastrous kayak trip down a river full of fallen trees and hornets' nests. You can get this episode wherever you listen to podcasts....
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Beershare and Photowalk with Joe Saladino
Brock and Danny catch up on summer trips before welcoming Joe Saladino, who talks HomeDadCon photography, home ownership mishaps, and the Beer Share fundraiser's origins and impact on scholarship funding, wrapping up with a preview of the Chicago Photo Walk. You can get this episode wherever you...
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Fireworks, Yard Sale, Back 2 School and HomeDadCon
Brock and Danny recap their 4th of July — foggy fireworks, a drone show, family visits, and a heartfelt talk with Dad — then preview school prep, a NASCAR outing, and Home Dad Con plans. You can get this episode wherever you listen to podcasts....
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Countdown to HomeDadCon in Less than 3 Months Away
Brock and Danny celebrate the Fourth of July, swap regional soda slang stories, and give an update on Home Dad Con — covering the 5K run, scholarship deadlines, featured speakers, and shoutouts to the volunteer committee. They also riff on war films, Jackass-era stunt culture, and share some…
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What Did You Get for Father’s Day?
Danny and Brock discuss what they received from their families for Father's Day. Also, a conversation about what is coming up for the month of July. You can get this episode wherever you listen to podcasts. https://open.spotify.com/episode/25abNKEb7glLe1IQm40UYq?si=-9q71oEOQia6ShQVU_fBMQ #Podcast...
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Still Learning, from the People Who Make You Better
Our relationships, our parenting journey and our experiences that broaden our outlook on life are the things that make us better. Danny and Brock share insight into these topics. You can get this episode wherever you listen to podcasts....
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Membership Drive and Fathers Eve/Day
Brock and Danny are back together, catching up on Father's Day, Pride Month, Home Dad Con in Chicago, and a membership tier that lets you pay to never be asked to volunteer. You can get this episode wherever you listen to podcasts....
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Summer Break has arrived. What are You Doing with Your Kids?
Brock and guest Phil Zimmerman cover summer survival for at-home dads — school's out chaos, camps, movies, minor league baseball, board games, Pokémon cards, and the Switch 2. You can get this episode wherever you listen to podcasts....
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A Conversation about Grief and Death
This episode is a deeply personal an emotional conversation and the heaviest of the month of may, but it is the most honest and useful. A conversation that most people never get to have until they desperately need it. You can get this episode wherever you listen to podcasts....
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Bad Moods, Book Swaps, and HomeDadCon
Danny gets candid about grief and a rough post-Mother's Day week, while Brock shares a sweet anniversary moment and a new book obsession sparked by a brewery book swap. The guys also cover rest, resilience, and an urgent reminder to lock in your hotel for HomeDadCon before rooms run out. You can...
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More Than a Bad Day: Mental Health for Stay-at-Home Dads
Brock and Danny open up about mental health, the importance of therapy, and finding your community as a stay-at-home dad. A candid, encouraging conversation for any dad who’s ever felt like he’s carrying too much alone. You can get this episode wherever you listen to podcasts....
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Supporting Your Child's Relationship with Food
Eating disorders and food avoidance are familiar and frustrating parts of parenthood and possibly adult life. Rachel Conrad discusses her view on helping families through this tough topic. Feeding Matters actually says, if it's scary, if it hurts, or if it's hard, it's not picky eating....
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May is...
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, Military Appreciation Month, and many great days of celebration. You can get this episode wherever you listen to podcasts. https://open.spotify.com/episode/5hROcTI7ipHbO5ve8cjXK8?si=Hy33sFe0SEiyuEUUl0FlyQ #Podcast #AtHomeDad #DadsSupportingDads #Father #Dad...
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Back in the Game: Rediscovering Hobbies After Kids
Brock and Danny get real about what happens to your hobbies when parenthood takes over, and why getting those things back matters more than ever. Plus, navigating bored kids, screen time battles, and heart-to-heart talks with teenagers. You can get this episode wherever you listen to podcasts....
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Movies and Music, Bridging the Generational Gap...
Movies and Music can bring parents and kids together, but it may not be easy. You can get this episode wherever you listen to podcasts. https://open.spotify.com/episode/0aXQJXqHhMKLBwgzmBs9YF?si=QZ0isPMqSg2Jwf0ItyLltg #Podcast #AtHomeDad #DadsSupportingDads #Father #Dad #Fatherhood #Brotherhood...
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April is......
The month of April is full of important and fun dates to not miss out. The guys go through the month, highlighting certain dates. You can get this episode wherever you listen to podcasts. https://open.spotify.com/episode/6NjgUWaLXRMuT83WkVAB7O?si=6JydXvgwTci5aFurna1NJw #Podcast #AtHomeDad...
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Raising the Future Workforce: Matt Lofy
How at-home dads build capable, work-ready humans. Matt brings his experience as a Chamber of Commerce President to present his data about how to help the next workforce generation. You can get this episode wherever you listen to podcasts....
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Annual Board Retreat
This year's board retreat was in Chicago. The events that take place during this one-day in-person meeting are critical for our organization. Danny will explain why in this episode. You can get this episode wherever you listen to podcasts. #Podcast #AtHomeDad #DadsSupportingDads #Father #Dad...
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What's Your Motivation?
We all have goals to accomplish, but what is your true motivation for achieving and maintaining your goal? You can get this episode wherever you listen to podcasts. https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Cx8XdEIWZixlf7Z0GI5ZO?si=ZB-uNXdMRNSEZ_vCuzVi4A #Podcast #AtHomeDad #DadsSupportingDads #Father…
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March Happenings
March is a busy month with lots of things to do and celebrate. What does your March look like? You can get this episode wherever you listen to podcasts. https://open.spotify.com/episode/33NoCNVXovAp1FY9GMtgPA?si=R2YLSGqGSoeSO8KRYTCY5Q #Podcast #AtHomeDad #DadsSupportingDads #Father #Dad…
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Planning for Spring Cleaning
National Spring Cleaning Week will be here soon. The guys talk about how they try to set up for success. Lots of helpful tips, we hope. You can get this episode wherever you listen to podcasts. https://open.spotify.com/episode/0yrBrq21Bv0QU3NAYJs63A?si=maECJdrqQGujRx5h2f8DMg #Podcast #AtHomeDad...
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Overcoming the Most Common Myths of Parenthood
Kevin Seldon turned a top parenting podcast into a book to help crush parenthood myths one chapter at a time. You can get this episode wherever you listen to podcasts. https://open.spotify.com/episode/1e5nZuV1Xfm3s6P0DRtC4v?si=gMDLOSQ-RI2VWF13BbIrrw #Podcast #AtHomeDad #DadsSupportingDads #Father...
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The Big Game of Football! The recap!
Did you watch the big game? The guys talk about all the highlights. You can get this episode wherever you listen to podcasts. https://open.spotify.com/episode/7vQ1Px0R5dEUTVmI30pVhU?si=vVIW4TXLTw-IhcY8XL8s3A #Podcast #AtHomeDad #DadsSupportingDads #Father #Dad #Fatherhood #Brotherhood #Parenthood...
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The Cold Months can be Isolating and Boring. How do you Cope?
This time of year has its challenges. How are you coping with them? You can get this episode wherever you listen to podcasts. https://open.spotify.com/episode/2MbP275WvAfl7pNlzvxcM7?si=AuodwfnkSxqPFuP67RwJFg #Podcast #AtHomeDad #DadsSupportingDads #Father #Dad #Fatherhood #Brotherhood #Parenthood...
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What to do in the Cold Months?
In the cold months, entertaining our kids can become a challenge. Know that you are not the only ones going through this somewhat trying time of the year. You can get this episode wherever you listen to podcasts. https://open.spotify.com/episode/2T8TgZIlcGNhhNXqxCw5Ff?si=eaQWXBFuT263sTSO8Gh0zg...
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Stop the Bullying
Danny and Brock discuss a situation of bullying that one of their kids is going through and the strategies they are giving their kid to overcome the bullying. You can get this episode wherever you listen to podcasts.…
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JANUARY IS BUSY, BUT THE BEGINNING OF A GOOD 2026
Danny and Brock talk about what is on the calendar for January. Then transition to talk about the Membership drive happening now. You can get this episode wherever you listen to podcasts. https://open.spotify.com/episode/3C4TwuoaglZhhyNvMaqsWU?si=1z9IVs6hR06N1K39r_KY1A #Podcast #AtHomeDad...
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Parenthood on the Big Screen vs. Parenthood in Real Life
It's 2026, and Dad is still being portrayed as incapable and laughable to take care of the kids. But what if mothers were portrayed in the same way in cinema? You can get this episode wherever you listen to podcasts.…
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Gift Giving Expectations
This episode was recorded a couple of weeks ago and because of the holidays was late getting published. We hope you enjoy it and we will talk to you all next year. You can get this episode wherever you listen to podcasts....
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Happy Hanukkah, and more Christmas talk
The guys discuss traditions, or lack thereof, in their families. You can get this episode wherever you listen to podcasts. https://open.spotify.com/episode/3s8EjBc8TH9k5YYlMCMijB?si=FRiegQNGTg2Hu26MDACp4Q https://youtu.be/qRg2gs7o9DM?si=Qj4-sQQIGyMXAfOQ #Podcast #AtHomeDad #DadsSupportingDads...
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Santa on the Podcast
The guys get a surprise when the Jolly Guy in Red shows up to answer questions kids have wondered about. You can get this episode wherever you listen to podcasts. https://open.spotify.com/episode/5PSX8lpgW17fhCCiFeWM0u?si=Vy7KRHUERpK8Hn2fraMs-Q #Podcast #AtHomeDad #DadsSupportingDads #Father #Dad...
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Season 6 Begins: Know Your Boundaries
We all have people in our lives who have spoken over us about what could be, but you don't have to receive it as truth. You can get this episode wherever you listen to podcasts. https://open.spotify.com/episode/6mvKg4wD6KvXcU8uX2oePz?si=X_6UrWhaTf2N1HQfUuvNng #Podcast #AtHomeDad…
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5 year Anniversary of the Show!!
It's been 5 years since we launched our first episode during the height of Covid. How things have changed! You can get this episode wherever you listen to podcasts. https://open.spotify.com/episode/0muMSRRPFqPXHDpWqcApih?si=53IgGXsUTNi3m2qF6qZG0g #Podcast #AtHomeDad #DadsSupportingDads #Father…
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Board Election Re-vote, November 19, 2025?
A special election has been called due to technical issues that happened during the HDC board election. Here is why it is happening. You can get this episode wherever you listen to podcasts. https://open.spotify.com/episode/0l4BtvQ83E0ThSOMAjZSIM?si=aazYGnBpSqK41O4TsI0iNw #Podcast #AtHomeDad...
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Don't Yuck My Yum
What do you like that others cringe at? We are all guilty of yucking someone's yum. You can get this episode wherever you listen to podcasts. https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Wm59s2G6JZBnYIktiAwij?si=-Nd5atUMTveyxwJosBrm8w #Podcast #AtHomeDad #DadsSupportingDads #Father #Dad #Fatherhood...
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There's a Very Important Saying in Parenting That the Way That Kids Spell Love is Actually TIME.
Spending special time with our kids is vital to showing them love. Brock went on a road trip, and Danny went shopping with one of his kids. This is what happened. You can get this episode wherever you listen to podcasts....
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Happy Halloween
Happy Halloween! What are your trick-or-treat traditions? What does a Lac Bug have to do with Halloween? You can get this episode wherever you listen to podcasts. https://open.spotify.com/episode/49oJs7Z57oAOxdaAev5ffy?si=8LpstplWQOWyWscc0yfgWg #Podcast #AtHomeDad #DadsSupportingDads #Father #Dad...
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New Newsletter and Pumpkins
It's fall, which means time to carve those pumpkins. There is an easy way and a hard way. Also, the Newsletter is glowing with new features. Are you subscribed? You can get this episode wherever you listen to podcasts....
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Researching the Many Aspects of a Caregiving Father and Stay-At-Home Dad
Sociology Professor Dr. Mark Walker discusses a project that examines the interpersonal, structural, and cultural barriers fathers face when engaging in caregiving, using semi-structured qualitative interviews with Stay-At-Home Dads. Interested in learning more about or participating in this...
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Brotherhood, Flashback Moments, and Books Worth Reading
HomeDadCon is still at the forefront of conversation. The guys also share the enjoyment of a good book series. You can get this episode wherever you listen to podcasts. https://open.spotify.com/episode/3DnJnAyj53wiQME5JAU5le?si=spHTWCeeTx2c3dzHRhPfSA #Podcast #AtHomeDad #DadsSupportingDads…
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How many episodes does Home Dad Chat have?
Home Dad Chat currently has 285 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Home Dad Chat about?
On this podcast, you will hear interviews from HomeDadCon speakers, Dads with a story to share and conversations on topics about at-home dads.
How often does Home Dad Chat release new episodes?
Home Dad Chat publishes regularly with 285 episodes available. Check the episode list for the typical release schedule.
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Home Dad Chat is created and hosted by The National At-Home Dad Network.
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