You think you know a guy, and then Michael Ian Black turns his sardonically comic persona on its head with his terrific new book, A Better Man, a (mostly) serious letter to his college-aged son, … Read More
Episode 57: Season 2 Wraps (Thanks for the Earballs!)
After 57 episodes, Jeff and Doug wrap Season 2 with a state-of-the-business chat, about doors closed and subsequent windows opened. Press trips are returning, cold pitches are finding warmer ears, and we’re focusing our efforts … Read More
Episode 56: Taylor Calmus Is Not A One-Man Show
Since Taylor Calmus defines a Dude Dad as “an invested father dedicated to raising kids in the most epic way possible,” he says he’s clearly not the only one. And he’s quick to thank his … Read More
A Manifesto for 2021: Make America Want to Make Babies Again
Writing a news digest this week feels redundant, since the U.S. election has dominated the news (and made it so indigestible). As the results shake out and the holidays approach, we’re already thinking ahead to … Read More
Episode 55: What Fresh Hell Is Spelling “Coxsackie”?
What Fresh Hell podcast co-creators Margaret Ables and Amy Wilson will tell you: the best recipe for a successful online content marriage is when one is an Idea Cannon and the other knows her way … Read More
Hot Take: The Robert Kardashian Hologram Is Kool
When Kim Kardashian turned 40 last week, her husband (a musical performer of some renown) had a particular quandary: What do you get for the woman who could look at a list of 30 things … Read More
Episode 54: I Am Brad Meltzer
When Brad Meltzer delivered the opening keynote at the 2016 Dad 2.0 Summit, his core message was about legacy, and our impact on everyone from our families to total strangers. And of the myriad genres … Read More
Why Shouldn’t Dads Kiss Their Sons?
We owe a great debt to John Cardillo for unleashing the full power of the Streisand Effect on one of our culture’s most ridiculous hangups: Men expressing affection. Absolutely. https://t.co/NvSuEZk6C7— Dad 2.0 (@dad2summit) October 22, … Read More
Episode 53: Darren W. Carter Has Burned A Lot of Meat
This episode’s title fits Cleveland Dads Group co-founder Darren W. Carter well, both as a foster parent of five (“As long as I am here, I’ll have love to give”) and aspiring pitmaster (“I’ll shovel … Read More
Every Follicle Is Part of the Solution
Now that Dad 2.0 Digital is over, we’re focused on the reality of what’s next. And that can seem a daunting chore, since each day can feel like an ever-lengthening to-do list. Projects to complete … Read More