Glen Henry left Baltimore feeling worthless and suicidal, but after “starting over” with his father in San Diego, Beleaf has discovered his purpose as a visible example of fatherhood and mentorship. He works hardest to … Read More
Episode 67: Amy Joyce Loves Ffrench Ffries
In her seven years editing the Washington Post’s On Parenting, Amy Joyce has used her platform to discover new writers and help parents raise good people. We talk about the publication process from pitch to … Read More
Episode 66: Thom Hofman Had One Helluva 2020
When we try to redeem 2020, Thom Hofman‘s story is a great place to start. After a life of scoring beers at 6am landed him in the hospital for the fifth time, he got sober … Read More
Episode 65: Jason Kravits Will Perform On Your Roof
Jason Kravits is the type of writer/performer who relaxes by working — on his Lords of the Playground web series, his Off The Top improv revue, his crowd-sourced “Sing-Alone” videos — and as host for … Read More
Episode 64: Dynamic Insertion For Your Pleasure Center
The new year begins with a provocative title for provocative times. We discuss some of the myriad responses to our 2020 recap, the great art that offset our less-than-great moments, and the themes we’ll continue to … Read More
Episode 63: 2020 Recap: The Antidote to Doomscrolling
We’re guardedly optimistic that 2020 can’t get any more wretched in its last three days. But among that wretchedness, Jeff got married and launched a literary project. Aaron and John got new jobs. Mike started … Read More
Episode 62: Rob Ainbinder Knows Why People Click
During a long career in content marketing and SEO, and as he rebuilds his personal life after his wife’s protracted illness and death last year, Rob Ainbinder has learned a lot about Why People Click. … Read More
Episode 61: Masterpitch Theatre, starring David Stanley
After he became a work-at-home dad in the early ’90s, David Stanley began his career of pitching writing and voice-over projects that he synthesized into his brilliant Masterpitch Theatre workshop at Dad 2.0 Digital. He … Read More
Episode 60: Danielle Wiley Can Curse In Senegalese
Danielle Wiley sits with us from the unique perspective of having spoken at the first Dad 2.0 Summit, just a few months after she launched Sway Group, and at our most recent in-person Summit back in February. Her experience … Read More
Episode 59: Penn Holderness Podcasts From the Tub
Right around the time the Christmas Jammies videos became an annual thing, Penn Holderness left a news anchor job (when he never saw his family) to start a media company with his wife, Kim (and … Read More