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Instructions Not Included

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Instructions Not Included will explore the various worries, stories, fears, and milestones that come with being a dad. It will delve into the challenges and joys of fatherhood and how it can impact a man's mental health. We will cover topics such as the pressure to provide for and protect one's family, the difficulties of balancing work and family life, and the emotional ups and downs of parenthood. The podcast will also discuss the importance of self-care and seeking support in order to maintain good mental health as a father.Instagram: @Alaska_Dad_Twitter: @Alaska_Dad_

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Episodes

  1. Father & Son EP 2: The Word "Poop"

    WE FOUND TIME FOR ANOTHER ONE! Uh this is absolutely a super constructive episode diving into a typical father & son conversation.

  2. Father & Son EP 1: "Yeah, I Don't Know, Yeah"

    We're BACK! New series called "Father & Son"! A weekly (hopefully) inside look on fatherhood with a five year old.

  3. On-The-Go Ep#6: December Already!?

    I can’t believe it’s December already! Here’s another update as we get closer to starting long-form episodes! I am currently looking for guests so please message me or DM me or comment if you are interested. X: @ak_ian_ Twitch: smalltownfamousttv TikTok: @ak_ian_

  4. On-The-Go Ep#5: Trick or Treat/Reaction Control

    Sorry I missed all of October! Here’s another quickie going over our trick or treat night as well as remembering to control how you react towards your kid in certain situations. X: @ak_ian_ Twitch: smalltownfamousttv

  5. On-The-Go Ep#4: Hitting In School & Mario Kart

    I address the issues we are having with keeping our hands to ourselves while in school as well as jumping into the gaming world. X: @ak_ian_

  6. On-The-Go Ep#3: Vacation Wasn’t Long Enough

    Quick episode going over our recent vacation to Florida, some potential future plans, and a slight mention into dealing with a frustrating four-year-old which will be a long form future episode.

  7. On-The-Go Ep#2: Roughhousing & It’s Benefits

    I talk a little about the benefits of roughhousing with your son and its benefits that may go a long way! X: @SmallTownfms

  8. On-The-Go Ep#1: Preschool & Updates!

    The first “on the go” podcast episode. I’ll be doing these quick little shows often as well as long form crafted shows when able. Please like and share the podcast! I appreciate all of you. Keep at it 🤙🏽

  9. Bonus EP-S2: Atlas Shrugged

    My son makes his debut into the podcasting world!

  10. Ep 9-S2: Happy New Year!

    Happy new year! I give more updates, some of my goals for 2024, and a few recent challenges with raising a threenager. X: @SmallTownfms IG: @Alaska_Dad_

  11. Ep 8-S2: So Many Monsters In My Room At Night...

    Zombies biting fingers, zombie sharks, the wind, and vivid dreams. I go over a few stories of what my son has been seeing/dreaming about lately and how I dispatch said zombies. X: @SmallTownfms IG: @Alaska_Dad_

  12. Ep 7-S2: Croup, Flu, & the Sh!t Machine

    My son got hit with croup cough and influenza A at the same time, life updates and a rotating sh!t machine. IG: @Alaska_Dad_ X: @SmallTownfms

  13. Ep 6-S2: Fantastic Shows and Where to Find Them!

    I start off with a quick shopping/dad rant and then dive into some streaming platforms we use for our kid, the kind of shows I recommend and the kind of shows I suggest avoiding. You do you though.... IG: @Alaska_Dad_ X: @SmallTownfms Discord: https://discord.gg/gyxh4djk

  14. Ep 5-S2: "Where's the white kid?"...The Things Kids Say PT 1

    A quickie for you all, as I'm a busy parent like yourselves! I wanted to throw down some stuff my child has said over the last year which is forever burned in my memory. I also hint on some stuff they can say which I have to remind myself not to take it personally...which is a foreshadow for PT2....

  15. Ep 4-S2: Potty Training, Moose Meat, Halloween...Oh My

    We took the dive and started potty training! I go over how it went, how its going, and the monster turd my son created. Also discuss having a freezer full of moose meat and the fact that we've had Halloween decorations up since Sept 1st. IG: @Alaska_Dad_ X: @smalltownfms

  16. Ep 3-S2: I Broke My Face & Now I'm Half Terminator

    This episode I discuss what I like to refer to as "The Accident"....when a high pressure hose hit me in the face causing several fractures and months of healing. I was out for the count and felt completely useless as a dad, husband, landlord, and fire fighter. IG: @Alaska_Dad_ X: @smalltownfms

  17. Ep 2-S2: Almost 86'd From Daycare

    My son was almost 86'd from daycare by simply being a typical toddler. I go over the drama with his previous daycare followed by what I like to call the "saving grace" academy that we stumbled over. IG: @Alaska_Dad_ X: @smalltownfms

  18. Ep 1-S2: The Sh*t Storm From Hell (No... Not About Poop)

    I start season two off by telling the story of one of the worst winter storms in my Alaskan existence and the week of "roughing it" without power / heat. Ultimate dad/husband/survival mode engaged!!!!

  19. Ep 15: I Think I’m Doing It Right (Season Finale)

    Season 1 finale! I go over a short list of what I like to call "dad wins". Everything from Top Gun themes, ready player one, and playing games...I've gotta say....we got a pretty rad little dude! IG: @Alaska_Dad_ Twitter: @Alaska_Dad_

  20. Ep 14: Mary Poppins & “Her Spoon Full of Sugar” Is Total Bullsh*t!

    I discuss the morning/nightly wrestling match between parents and toddler when it comes to administering oral medications and what we do to make it easier. Also go over my sons small yet triumphant breakthrough in regards to finally eating different foods. IG: @Alaska_Dad_ Twitter: @Alaska_Dad_

  21. Ep 13: School Shootings, Culture Chaos, Modern Parenting...Oh My w/ Jon Dawson

    I sit down with a very special guest and friend, Jon Dawson and discuss a wide range of issues that seem relevant to each other such as school shootings, American culture in regards to raising kids, technology/social media and its effects on kids, and general discussion on parenting. IG:...

  22. Ep 12: Public School? No Thanks Bruh.

    This one may piss some folks off but that's why I was placed on this earth. I shallow dive into future plans of sending my kid to a private school versus going to a public school as well as a few at home educational things/my beliefs on discipline. IG: @Alaska_Dad_ Twitter: @Alaska_Dad_...

  23. Ep 11: Tiny Voices Make Things Harder

    Have you had too many of your own voices racing through your head at night? I know I do! In this episode, I discuss my issue lately with sleep due to what I like to call "racing brain syndrome" and what I think is the root cause. Like, share and rate the podcast! IG: Alaska_Dad_ Twitter:...

  24. Ep 10: The Tale of the Brown Magic Marker & the Evil F-18

    In this quickie I discuss shower time and the elusive "brown magic marker" along with its friend "the sinker". I also go over first blood injury and moments of being a drama queen. Please remember to like, share, rate and comment on the podcast. IG: @Alaska_Dad_ Twitter: @Alaska_Dad_...

  25. Ep 9: I've Got Big Bills, You've Got Big Bills

    Remember to rate, comment, and share the podcast! Today I discuss one of the biggest frustrations / worries we all have....f*ckin bills. I share my personal ways of keeping my families head above water as well as future plans with our current property. I also touch base on that one dumb*ss thing...

  26. Ep 8: Dad Talk w/ My New Friend Justin

    Justin joins the show and talks about life as a dad so far, worries, stories and fears with his 11 month old son. Expect Justin to return in future episodes as well as on Small Town Famous: Coffee, Bourbon & the Grit In-Between! Twitter: @Alaska_dad_ Instagram: @Alaska_Dad_ holdthelinecoffee.com...

  27. Ep 7: There's Not Enough Whiskey In The World

    In this episode, I catch you all up on our trip to Miami to visit family, mickey mouse, the Miami zoo, and the toddler mood swings that came with it all! Instagram: @Alaska_Dad_ Twitter: @Alaska_Dad_ Twitter: @SmallTownfms

  28. Ep 6: Shopping in the Matrix / “You’re Never Traveling with a Kid” (Things That Piss Me Off)

    In this quick episode, I talk about the frustrations with shopping since I've become a dad and also traveling with a kid. This will be an on going series as the show goes on called “Things That Piss Me Off”. Twitter: @smalltownfms IG: Alaska_Dad_

  29. Ep 5: Chicken Nuggets & Fries 4 Life….That’s It….Seriously

    Today I talk about the picky eating with my two and a half year old and what I do for healthier eating to maintain some what of absolute sanity…. or something like that. Twitter: @SmallTownfms Twitter: @Alaska_Dad_ IG: @Alaska_Dad_

  30. Ep 4: I Pay $8,400 For Daycare Just to Get Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease

    I go over the cost, pros and cons of daycare and one of the worst two weeks of my entire life. IG: @Alaska_Dad_ Twitter: @Alaska_Dad_

  31. Ep 3: Global Thermal Nuclear Scorched Earth Diaper Rash

    I recall the first few weeks/months being a new parent and trying all sorts of different formulas followed up by extreme diaper rash (not me, my son). Instagram: @Alaska_Dad_ Twitter: @Alaska_Dad_

  32. Ep 2: Sleep Regression & the Hallucination of The Care Bears

    I share my experience going through the motions of "sleep regression" with my son and the complete lack of sleep you and your spouse will get. Instagram: @Alaska_Dad_ Twitter: @Alaska_Dad_

  33. Ep 1: Hospital Furniture & A Visit From the La Leche Nazi

    I recap a few moments hours before becoming a dad. From uncomfortable hospital furniture to my first experience with a member of "La Leche". Like and share the post, rate and comment on the podcast! IG: @Alaska_Dad_ Twitter: @Alaska_Dad_

  34. Calling All Dads...Come In..Over..

    Welcome to "Instructions Not Included"! Here is a quick introduction episode for those that don't know me, where I briefly go over what to expect on this show. I look forward to releasing season 1 and meeting some wonderful people! IG and Twitter: @Alaska_dad_

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Instructions Not Included will explore the various worries, stories, fears, and milestones that come with being a dad. It will delve into the challenges and joys of fatherhood and how it can impact a man's mental health. We will cover topics such as the pressure to provide for and protect one's family, the difficulties of balancing work and family life, and the emotional ups and downs of parenthood. The podcast will also discuss the importance of self-care and seeking support in order to maintain good mental health as a father.Instagram: @Alaska_Dad_Twitter: @Alaska_Dad_

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