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Is College Actually Worth It For Your Kids? (The Seventh Grade Math Test to Decide) Ft Thomas Caleel
VideoApr 20, 2026

Is College Actually Worth It For Your Kids? (The Seventh Grade Math Test to Decide) Ft Thomas Caleel

The episode of Dad Edge with former Wharton MBA admissions director Thomas Khalil tackles the perennial question—“Is college worth it?”—by examining how the admissions landscape has evolved and what that means for parents whose children are about to apply. Khalil explains...

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How to Co-Parent Without Losing Your Mind or Your Kids Featuring Sol Kennedy
VideoApr 17, 2026

How to Co-Parent Without Losing Your Mind or Your Kids Featuring Sol Kennedy

The interview centers on Soul Kennedy, founder of the AI‑powered co‑parenting platform Best Interest, and his journey from a painful 2020 separation to building technology that streamlines post‑divorce communication. Kennedy explains how traditional tools like Our Family Wizard provide a...

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The Men Around You Shape Who You Become (Even if You're Not Intentional About It) Ft Marc Hildebrand
VideoApr 15, 2026

The Men Around You Shape Who You Become (Even if You're Not Intentional About It) Ft Marc Hildebrand

The Dad Edge podcast episode with host Larry Hegner and coach Marc Hildebrand tackles a familiar dilemma for male entrepreneurs: the gap between business acumen and the guesswork that often governs marriage, parenting, and personal well‑being. The conversation frames this...

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Why Losing Everything Was the Most Clarifying Thing That Ever Happened to Him Ft. Douglas Smith
VideoApr 13, 2026

Why Losing Everything Was the Most Clarifying Thing That Ever Happened to Him Ft. Douglas Smith

The interview with Douglas Smith explores how losing everything—addiction, freedom, and family—became a catalyst for profound personal transformation. Smith recounts his six‑year stint in a Texas prison, describing the environment as surprisingly mundane yet filled with an urgent need for...

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The Power of Being a Good Man Not a Nice Guy Featuring Kelvin Davis
VideoApr 10, 2026

The Power of Being a Good Man Not a Nice Guy Featuring Kelvin Davis

The video features Calvin Davis, author of "Be a Good Man, Not a Nice Guy," model, and body‑positivity advocate, discussing how style underpins modern masculinity. Davis stresses that proper fit, accurate sizing, and color testing are foundational; accessories such as hats,...

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Knowing Your Non-Negotiables Before You Say "I Do" Again
VideoApr 8, 2026

Knowing Your Non-Negotiables Before You Say "I Do" Again

The Dad Edge Podcast episode tackles a listener’s painful question about a Christian divorce, probing what non‑negotiables a man should hold before saying “I do” again. Host Larry Hagner and guest Joe unpack the tension between the biblical covenant of...

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Winning the Week Without the Hustle Culture Featuring Demir Bentley
VideoApr 6, 2026

Winning the Week Without the Hustle Culture Featuring Demir Bentley

The episode “Winning the Week Without the Hustle Culture” features Demir Bentley, a former Wall Street analyst turned freedom‑focused entrepreneur and dad of three daughters. He and host discuss how overwhelming Monday anxiety can be mitigated by intentional weekly planning,...

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The Real Reason Most Men Feel Behind & Start Drifting & What to Do About It Starting Today
VideoApr 1, 2026

The Real Reason Most Men Feel Behind & Start Drifting & What to Do About It Starting Today

Larry Hagner opens the episode by confronting a common feeling among fathers: the sense of falling behind. He argues that the root cause isn’t a lack of motivation but an absence of clear direction—what you truly want versus what others,...

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The Alarms Holding Men Back From Their Greatest Life Featuring Matthew McConaughey
VideoMar 30, 2026

The Alarms Holding Men Back From Their Greatest Life Featuring Matthew McConaughey

In a replay of the Dad Edge podcast, actor Matthew McConaughey joins host Lewis Howes to discuss what he calls the “alarms” that keep men from living their greatest lives. The conversation centers on fatherhood as an ongoing verb, the...

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Why the Best Dad Moments Are Never the Ones You Planned Featuring Joe Gatto
VideoMar 27, 2026

Why the Best Dad Moments Are Never the Ones You Planned Featuring Joe Gatto

The Dead Podcast episode features comedian Joe Gatto reflecting on his relationship with his late father, the impact of losing him at nineteen, and how those experiences shape his approach to parenting, marriage, and comedy. Larry Hagner guides the conversation...

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Guiding Your Kids Toward Faith Without Forcing It
VideoMar 25, 2026

Guiding Your Kids Toward Faith Without Forcing It

The Dad Edge podcast episode tackles a father’s recent conversion and his quest to guide eleven children—four believers and seven non‑believers—toward authentic faith without coercion. Host Larry and guest Uncle Joe explore how a parent’s personal transformation can become a...

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Marriage Under Pressure & Weathering Life's Hardest Storms Featuring Greg Olsen
VideoMar 20, 2026

Marriage Under Pressure & Weathering Life's Hardest Storms Featuring Greg Olsen

The Dad Edge podcast replay features former NFL tight end Greg Olsen discussing how an unexpected health crisis – his son TJ’s heart condition – put his marriage and family under intense pressure. The conversation shifts from typical dad topics...

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The Hard Journey Back From the Edge of Divorce Featuring Tara & Tim Katzman
VideoMar 18, 2026

The Hard Journey Back From the Edge of Divorce Featuring Tara & Tim Katzman

The Dad Edge podcast episode spotlights Tara and Tim Katzman, a long‑time couple who stood on the brink of divorce after 18 years of marriage and four children. Their story unfolds from teenage parenthood, financial strain, and a contentious house...

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How Young Men Can Shape Their Life & Future Starting Now Featuring Dan Cocran
VideoMar 13, 2026

How Young Men Can Shape Their Life & Future Starting Now Featuring Dan Cocran

The Dad Edge podcast featured Dan Cocran, a 27‑year‑old entrepreneur who runs a Young Men’s Summit aimed at helping men aged 18‑35 improve their careers, health, and sense of community. Cocran explains that this demographic is increasingly adrift, lacking a...

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