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MVD: Most Valuable Dad

by Chad Covell

A couple of dads getting together to talk fatherhood and what it takes to be the most valuable dad.

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Episodes

  1. Leashes, life and parenting, and failing as a parent

    Would you out a leash on your toddler? I might. We all fail at parenting sometimes and it's ok. How do you balance normal life while parenting. It's a circus!

  2. Phones, Chores, and School

    Giving your kid a phone before or when they can drive, paying your kids for chores or good grades, and paying for you kids school and how not to hit a kid at the school bus stop !

  3. Nate is back!!!

    Catching up with Nate on his life and kids. We dive in on supporting our kids dreams and adult vacations away from the kids!

  4. Dad Olympics

    First bad parenting day. Games for the first ever Dad Olympics and more!

  5. Dad stuff

    Grilling vs Griddling vs Smoking! Minivans are cool and other great topics. Listen and enjoy

  6. Questions to be answered as your kid grows

    Being manly and soft at the same time. What will you do if you kid turns out like you? The sex talk? Kids going through puberty. River rock for landscaping? Chad discusses whatever comes to his head!

  7. Hitting our stride in parenting

    First episode in 3 weeks. Lots to catch up. Nate goes camping in Kentucky! Chad drives to Oklahoma with the baby! Starting to feel natural as a parent, baby proofing and so much more!

  8. Finding the right day care

    3 week update on our kids, the aftermath of the golf trip, and the frenzy they call the day care system!

  9. Kicking it with Rob Yates!

    Great interview with Rob Yates from We Get Outdoors! https://wegetoutdoors.co/

  10. The "DAD" Instict

    Mother's Day recap, getting the dad instinct, prepping for the golf trip, and did nate get the play set done?

  11. The traveling circus

    Traveling with children, summer kick off, and the satisfaction of striping your yard are just a few things we cover.

  12. The cough!

    Nate is back finally! Update on our kids, getting wild when losing parent responsibility, Nate's playhouse build and more!

  13. Wednesday April 21, 2021

    Kids clothes, diaper sizes, disciplining your kids, father vs. friend, stay focused, do your research, be a team!

  14. Parenting changes daily!!!

    My kid is rolling over, we started sleep training, and I took my baby golfing!!!

  15. 3 month recap

    Just looking back on all the things I've learned being a dad. Also talk about raising the expectations of dads and giving mom a round of applause for the awesomeness!

  16. 3/21/2021 March Madness

    We talk about the NCAA March Madness. Spring is coming and so are all those outdoor activities with your kids. Being a parent is the worst most awesome job! You'll love it!!

  17. Balancing work life and parenting

    We talk juggling work and being a parent and all the challenges we've faced along the way.

  18. Interview with Nate Cress

    Nate talks about his fatherhood adventures and discusses the challenges he's faced and what he did to overcome and be an awesome dad!

  19. Parenting With the Internet: Part 2

    We talk about all the great things we love about parenting with access to endless information.

  20. Parenting With the Internet: Part 1

    We talk about raising your kids to be prepared for the internet and all it entails

  21. The blended family

    We discuss being apart of a blended family with special guest Austin Preston. He talks about his parenting adventure and what it's like having a 6 year old, a 5 year old, and a 9 month old. We also talk putting your kids in sports, the superbowl, and the streaker who won big

  22. Episode 6: All Things Diapers

    We talk stock market, NCAA Football coming back, helping your baby mamas, and all things diapers!

  23. Helping your baby Momma

    Special host Michael Powless comes on the pod and tells his Dad story. We talk about the Tiger documentary and his relationship with his Dad. We also talk about researching baby products and old school vs new school parenting.

  24. Parenting in the 80s with Chuck Covell and the hospital experience for new dads

    We have are first interview with Chad's Dad Chuck. He talks about becoming a dad way back in the 80s and how every dad should enjoy every moment. We also answers some great questions from one of our listeners on the hospital experience and what to expect.

  25. Dude to Dad

    Figuring out how to become a dad and continue to still be you. Throw in some sports and some products we love!

  26. Parenting During Covid

    We talk about being a dad during Covid and the challenges that we have faced in this odd time!

  27. First episode: Starting out being a dad.

    We discuss being a dad, tips to starting out in fatherhood, products must haves for new dads. We also hit on sports and hobbies all Dads love. Enjoy!

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

A couple of dads getting together to talk fatherhood and what it takes to be the most valuable dad.

HOSTED BY

Chad Covell

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A couple of dads getting together to talk fatherhood and what it takes to be the most valuable dad.

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