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Ultimate Dad Podcast

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Learning from others who are highly accomplished, experts, or have an interesting story that we can learn from in the pursuit of becoming The Ultimate Dad.

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  1. SEAL Team 6 Sniper to Everyday Dad - Chris Fettes

    Chris Fettes grew up to be the guy all of us as kids dreamt we wanted to be. Navy SEAL, check, SEAL TEAM 6 member, check, gets to eat ice cream all day, check, becoming the Ultimate Dad, check. In this episode, Chris sits down with Beav in his own craft ice cream cafe (Be Free Ice Cream) to talk…

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  2. Unfiltered Conversation with a Dad of 4 Under 4

    Alex Kristoff is a serial entrepreneur with a Mage Cum Laude Finance Degree, Creator and Founder of The Original Disposable Flask selling to Major retailers like, Target, Macy's, Restoration Hardware and Many others. Co-owner of Tactical Baby Gear, Christian, Husband married for 14 years & Dad of…

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  3. How a Foster Child Raised a World Record Kid - Doug Stewart ep.079

    Doug Stewart had a pretty difficult child hood. Getting into trouble stealing cars, being arrested and ultimately being removed from his parents and his home. After being saved by his foster parents and joining the marine corp, Doug really turned his life around achieving goals and winning awards...

  4. Finding out my daughter has cancer. Full Story (Neuroblastoma)

    In this episode, I share the story of my daughter's cancer diagnosis - neuroblastoma. It's been a long emotional, bumpy road, but we're getting through it with the love and support of our family and friends. If you're facing a cancer diagnosis for your child, know that you are not alone.

  5. Why Tummy Time is so Important! w/ Jaidyn Johnson

    Jaidyn Johnson is an Occupational Therapist, specializing in helping young children reach milestones. So much of a child's development starts with "tummy time" where a child learns how to move their head, then push up with their hands and arms, which leads to rolling over and eventually sitting…

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  6. Staying Motivated with John Malecki

    Our friend John Malecki was in town on vacation this week so we had to get him back in the studio for another podcast. If you missed the first episode with John, we get into his NFL career and how he transitioned to woodworking. You can see that here. Today Beav digs more into John's Woodshop…

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  7. Picking car seats and strollers w/ JD from NUNA Baby

    This week on the Tactical Baby Gear® Podcast, JD from NUNA Baby is in the studio. If you don't know, NUNA is a premium car seat, stroller, and baby gear company. With nearly a decade of experience at NUNA, JD gives us some great insights on what to consider when looking for a baby stroller…

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  8. The future of the Metaverse and our kids

    This week on the Tactical Baby Gear® Podcast, Beav and Alex sit down for what feels like the first time in a year. Beav has some serious issues he needs to get off his chest. We're sure all parents can agree with what he has to say. We learn more about Alex's family history and it all starts to...

  9. Talking Sneaker Culture with Penny Kix

    This week we are talking sneaker culture with Cory Pennington from Penny Kix, a local sneaker shop. Cory is a retired Marine, police officer, and teacher. Since his childhood, he has had an attraction to sneakers. K mart jeans and shirts, no problem, but he had to have some good shoes. As a…

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  10. Larry Kosilla from AMMO NYC

    use code TBG10 for 10% off your first purchase at https://ammonyc.com (good thru 2021) This week on the podcast is our good friend, Larry Kosilla of AMMO NYC. You may be asking yourself, what is AMMO NYC? If you ever searched YouTube to see how to clean or detail your car, chances are you came...

  11. John Malecki - From Steeler To Woodworker

    Pittsburgh native, John Malecki grew up wanting one thing; to play in the NFL for the Steelers. After a star high school, and college football career, John reached his goal and played for the Steelers on the active roster for about 2 years in 2012. With his NFL dreams fulfilled, Malecki soon...

  12. No Snooze Dads

    We have some very special guests, Dave Reggina and Mike Parelli from the No Snooze Podcast came down to Hilton Head to join us. If you haven't heard of the No Snooze podcast, Mike and Dave talk about life, business, motivation, and now as new dads, parenting from their perspective. Beav also did…

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  13. First 5 weeks with a newborn. Brandy and Baby Hannah

    Baby Hannah's first appearance on the podcast, and she sat through it like a champ! Brandy and Beav discuss the first 5 weeks with a newborn, adapting schedules, figuring out what Hannah likes and especially what she doesn't like, sound machines, swaddles, night lights, pacifiers, you name it…....

  14. Baby Hannah has arrived

    Beav and Brandy had baby #3, Hannah May 27th. Alex is back to talk to Beav about the hospital delivery experience, and what it's like 7 years later since the last kid. Why they did labor induction, what its like for a Dad in a delivery room, and how you as a dad SHOULD act. Beav has some strong...

  15. Alex Mazhukhin aka Mr. Build it on YouTube

    This week we have a special guest, the world famous YouTuber, Alex Mazhukhin, better known as Mr. Build It. Alex is a father of 2 boys and an 11 month old baby girl. About 7 years ago, Alex's wife was wanting some upgrades to their first house, but as a young couple they couldn't afford to have...

  16. Brandy's Last Episode / 36 Week Preggo Update

    Welp, we knew this day was going to come, but it's hard to believe the time has already come. Brandy is 36 weeks pregnant, and won't be joining us again. At least not until several weeks after the baby is born. Get the scoop on what the last 36 weeks have been like and how number 3 is vastly...

  17. Poop knife, a broken arm and a camping trip

    On the number one rated podcast (according to us) detective Beav is on the case after he finds a piece of paper with certain bad works written on it on the kitchen floor. Alex has his own battles at home with "potty" words as they try to potty train the boys in-between Sweet Home Alabama jam...

  18. Dont Check the Costco Bill

    Alex is back … and he has a parenting failure to confess. Beav gets a concerning message from a teacher and may be drowning his concerns in tacos. Or maybe that's just his normal amount of taco consumption. Meanwhile, Alex is still dealing with The Great Bathroom Flood of 2021. And because we…

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  19. Those are my turd nuggets

    Wind em up and watch em go. Alex and Beav sit down and have A LOT to say. Alex catches us up to date on the situation at his house. (It's a mess.) But shout out to his childhood chemistry class that definitely saved his life while he was mixing cleaning chemicals to kill some mold. Meanwhile…

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  20. MMA Fighter – Cris "Sunshine" Lencioni

    Cris "Sunshine" Lencioni has been beating the odds his whole life. Born into a home defined by abuse, with his mother spending time in prison and no real father figure, Cris quickly learned to fend for himself. From numerous street fights ("I just couldn't shut the fuck up.") to battling…

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  21. Brandy Has Some Opinions

    Brandy is back on the podcast! Everybody's favorite guest is here, and she's got some things on her mind. She's talking second trimester, pregnancy cravings, shopping for her own diaper bag, and dishing on things that bother her. It's a list that includes: Milk (seriously) Green bananas Wet dog...

  22. Everything Went Downhill

    Alex is having a time of it. Beav is bracing for life as parent to a newborn and a pre-teen. This 💩is getting real. Literally. Alex digs out his septic tanks and rips up brand new flooring (again) while trying to figure out why he's allergic to everything, and Beav celebrates the fact his oldest...

  23. Salty Britches Founder Amy Tucker - TBG 057

    https://getsaltybritches.com/ Amy Tucker was desperate. Faced with a problem that was ruining family vacations and reducing her son to tears, she got busy. The solution she found would, four years later, lead her and her husband to sell their house, move to a rural cabin, and risk everything on a...

  24. Ep. 056 - Hike That Baby To Me // Matt Overton

    Matt Overton has spent most of his professional life with his head between his legs. That's kind of the job description for an NFL long snapper. But an 8-year NFL career, including a 2013 Pro Bowl selection, didn't come easy. From failing to make a highly competitive youth football team at just 7...

  25. Ep. 055 - Talk Shiti To Me // Trevor from SHITI Coolers

    https://wildlyweakcoolers.com/ use discount code: TacticalBabyGear for 20% off Hear more about the business side of SHITI Coolers on the Beav Brodie Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beavbrodies-podcast/id1458919935 https://www.beavbrodie.com Remember that cooler your family had...

  26. Ep. 054 - 2020: Everyone Needs a Valium

    This might be the most personal story we've ever shared. We've never shied away from the realities of life, but Alex never thought he would be telling everyone about this on the podcast. After Alex shares about his recent experience, he and Beav re-examine the importance of Tactical Baby Gear's®...

  27. Ep. 053- Trovon Reed // "The NFL didn't make me happy"

    Trovon was once told he would end up dead or in jail by 18. "I don't have the worst story. But I don't have the best story either." As a junior in high school, Trovon Reed lost his mother. With an absent, alcoholic father, Trovon was left to fend for himself. Although he was a nationally ranked...

  28. Ep. 052 - If I Had a Donkey

    Brandy stops by the office to discuss the first trimester, a discussion that quickly derails as Beav rapidly loses focus. There's talk of island life, building a boat and sailing, childhood memories, and somehow we get to the point where Beav professes his desire to be the new Joe Exotic while...

  29. Ep. 051 - Philip Searcy // Beav was wrong this whole time

    On this episode, Beav sits down with Philip Searcy, a local licensed clinical social worker with 10 years of experience. Together, they have a conversation like nothing else we've had. Diving into parenting issues such as managing expectations, handling emotions, and showing love, Philip shares...

  30. Ep. 050 - Never Close Your Eyes

    Alex is back on the podcast with Beav talking all things pregnancy. Beav reveals the app that changed everything (and that he may have to delete off Brandy's phone). Alex recalls finding out his wife was pregnant with twins and his dad's unforgettable reaction. Plus, Beav shares how he broke his…

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  31. Ep. 049 - Jeff Mealor // Navigating Dangerous Terrain

    This Veterans Day we're excited to welcome former Army Ranger Jeff Mealor to the podcast. A veteran of over 300 combat missions overseas and a single father at home, Jeff shares one-of-a-kind stories you won't hear anywhere else. Catch it all on this week's episode of the Tactical Baby Gear®...

  32. Ep. 048 - Our Biggest News Ever!

    We've got an extra special guest this week, as Beav's better half, Brandy, joins the podcast! She's got some HUGE news that has Beav and the kids beyond excited! This may be the best thing to happen to Tactical Baby Gear® since its founding. Hear it all on this week's episode of the Tactical Baby...

  33. Ep. 047 - Jade - Mom, Marine, opposite of basic

    We've got a special guest this week, as our own Jade Cave joins the podcast! As Beav's executive assistant, Jade is responsible for handling internal communication and keeping everyone on track. Jade's had a lot of titles—basketball standout, Marine Corps supply officer, and mom—and we cover them...

  34. Ep. 046 - Making Lemons out of Lemonade

    It's been a while since Beav and Alex sat down to talk about life, and oh man do they have some stories to share. From personal life developments to hilarious stories about police visits and potty mouths, they do not hold back. Beav attempts to do school with the kids (it doesn't go well), while...

  35. Ep. 045 - Mike Shaw aka @Ink_Monsterr

    https://www.instagram.com/ink_monsterr/ https://www.instagram.com/goonsquad.tactical/ https://gstweapons.com/ Mike Shaw is a retired law enforcement officer with a passion for building relationships in his community. While an officer in Pennsylvania, videos of him skateboarding with community...

  36. Ep. 044 - Alex is back

    Beav and Alex are back in the studio together for the first time in 2 months. We get an update on Beav's fitness journey, which hasn't gone well since all of the gyms shut down. But really the gym isn't the problem, his biggest hurdle is now the nutrition side of things. We have confirmed Beav…

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  37. Ep. 043 - Jeremiah Bitsui of Breaking Bad

    Father, Actor, Entrepreneur, and all around awesome guy, Jeremiah Bitsui is finally on the podcast. Many of you may know him as Victor from Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, but in this episode we dive into who Jeremiah is and how he came to be apart of the two biggest TV Shows of our time....

  38. EP. 042 - Craig "Sawman" Sawyer

    Craig Sawyer, known as the Sawman, is a retired US Marine, as well as Navy Seal Sniper. During his deployments and subsequent duty with the Department of State, Sawyer learned of the massive human trafficking problems happening right here on US Soil. You don't have to be a parent to be upset by…

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  39. EP. 041 - It's a...? Kid 4 gender reveal

    Beav and Alex discuss some COVID life stuggles, and Alex reveal kid 4's gender and name.

  40. EP. 040 - Brady of K9 Gunner Tactical

    Our first guest since all of the COVID-19 shut down restriction are being lifted, and its non other than Brady Foster. Its a fantastic episode, and we are super excited to be back in the podcast studio! Brady, better known by his Instagram as @K9GunnerTactical is a dog trainer by profession.…

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  41. EP. 039 - Challenge Accepted

    We are all trying not to loose our minds among the COVID-19 quarantines. With kids home from school, millions of us out of work, and everyone's movements restricted, it's easy to see why we are slipping into madness. Just like a virus spreading, negativity can infect everyone in your house. If…

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  42. EP. 038 - Live with The ManSpot // Mint 400 Recap

    We are LIVE! When we recorded this episode, we jumped on Instagram Live with Vaughn, AKA, @TheManSpot to bring you guys along for the ride. We recap the Mint 400 race and tell some stories of the week long event in Vegas with Travis and Will. Vaughn, along with navigators Tim and Mark, were able…

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  43. EP. 037 - Dad Mode

    This week you'll hear about: 😴 Sleep walking kids ✌️ Beav's wife leaves him 🤷‍♂️ Loosing control ☣️ Pickles and Mayo All of this and more in Episode 37 of the Tactical Baby Gear® Podcast

  44. EP. 036 - Drinking and Ranting

    In this episode you'll hear about: - Alex Drinks water - Hate in the community - Beav and Alex rant about bad drivers and TikTok

  45. EP. 035 - This is getting difficult

    February seems to be spring time now here in the south, which means pollen(aka yellow death) covers everything and people start sneezing. Alex trying to be proactive and start regular doses of anti allergy medicine, caused and allergic reaction… How do you get an allergy to anti allergy…

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  46. EP. 034 - Why dont eggs tell jokes?

    This week, Alex has been left on his own with the 3 boys as his wife has been out of town. If you heard Ep. 033, you know Alex has been working on a new night time potty training trick. By night two, the struggle had fully set in during a 3am tantrum after one of the twins wet the bed, which woke...

  47. EP. 033 - The Warm Water Trick

    Alex has a new trick he has been using to get his boys potty trained through out the night. It involves them being asleep and a pitcher of warm water… You probably have never heard this one before, but it's a pretty good dad hack. Beav is back from Vegas, and gives us his take on the new and old...

  48. EP. 032 - Off to a bad start

    If you thought Christmas with 3 kids was bad enough, just wait till you hear why Alex had to wrangle his trio as a solo dad during the entire Christmas and New Years break. Alex's New Year's resolution( really more of a goal) may be including trying to be more patient, especially once kid number…

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  49. EP. 031 - Dont bite off more than you can chew

    Welcome to Season 2 of the Tactical Baby Gear® Podcast! In this episode, Beav sits down with the owners of Pulseology, a local fitness club and team of personal trainers. Being that it's New Years, and everyone is bound and determined to "get in the gym and be healthier" We thought it would be a...

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Learning from others who are highly accomplished, experts, or have an interesting story that we can learn from in the pursuit of becoming The Ultimate Dad.

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