Episodes

  • Dads and Travel

    Dads and Travel
    Apr 17 2025
    Travel happens. We get it. Whether you're on the road or the one who stays home with the kiddos, every Dad encounters this scenario. So what do you do? Well, listen in and find out as Rich & E. share their perspectives.

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    1 hr and 37 mins
  • Grilling and Bonding

    Grilling and Bonding
    Mar 26 2025
    Welcome back! After a little break, Dad Mode is back with two topics that are close to many dads’ hearts: grilling and bonding. With the warmer weather here, Rich and E. dive into the world of grill types and share some essential tips and basics. But the real focus is on bonding. Food is a great way to bring people together, but there are other ways to spend quality time with the ones you love and care about. So, grab a cup of coffee and listen in as they discuss the importance of bonding with kids, spouses, family, and friends.

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Dad Moment: Maturity

    Dad Moment: Maturity
    Feb 7 2025
    Rich & E discuss recent moments of maturity their children have displayed.

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    56 mins
  • Burnout

    Burnout
    Jan 29 2025

    Rich and E are back from their winter break and kick off 2025 with the topic, "Burnout." They share their ideas on what they believe burnout is, and can be, how it affects people in various ways and how to recognize signs.


    Additional Sources:

    Parental Burnout

    • What Is Parental Burnout?
    • The impact of parental burnout
    • Dear Exhausted and Burnt Out Parents, We’re Here to Help

    Burnout (General)

    • Burnout - Psychology Today
    • 12 Signs of Burnout
    • Burnout Recovery: 11 strategies to help you reset

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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • Holiday Traditions

    Holiday Traditions
    Dec 26 2024
    The holiday season is here and in this episode, Rich and E. share their holiday traditions and no-so-traditions heading into the break. Dad Mode wishes you all much love, safe travels (if you're traveling) and happy holidays!

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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • Progress

    Progress
    Dec 13 2024
    Though only 25 episodes strong, Rich and E have covered a multitude of topics and have shared various aspects of the Paternal experience. With a new year quickly approaching, the Dad-Namic Duo pause to reflect and discuss the progress their families have made over the last year or so and how they've progressed in other aspects of life in general.

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Dad Moment: Frustration 2 (FIXED)

    Dad Moment: Frustration 2 (FIXED)
    Dec 4 2024
    In this episode, Rich shares a recent experience that left him frustrated and discusses his expectations for the future.

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Talking to Kids About the Election

    Talking to Kids About the Election
    Nov 4 2024

    Dad Mode on a Monday? Whaaaaat?


    That's right and just in time for the 2024 US election! Listen in as Rich and E. walk through explaining the electoral process to children of various ages and what it means to our society, offering guidance with research, answering tough questions, working with emotional teens and keeping a positive, open mind when they and/or their peers are a passionate about certain issues.


    • Talking to Kids About Politics and Elections
    • Talking to Children and Teens About Elections
    • Seven Tips for Talking With Kids About Politics
    • PBS
    • I'm Just a Bill - Schoolhouse Rock

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    1 hr and 10 mins
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