#140 Tom Junod: All My Father's Secrets
In this episode, host Nick Vershaw talks with acclaimed journalist Tom Junod about his memoir In the Days of My Youth I Was Told What It Means to Be a Man, which delves into the enigmatic life of Junod’s father, Lou—a World War II veteran, hand‑bag salesman, and self‑styled model of old‑Hollywood masculinity. Junod shares the colorful maxims his father lived by, the secretive stories of celebrity encounters, and how those lessons shaped his own understanding of manhood and his career as a writer who tackles the unsayable. The conversation also explores how Lou’s silence about his own father created a legacy of myth‑making that Junod now seeks to unravel, offering a candid look at the complexities of father‑son relationships.
Building Stronger Bonds: Dads, Daughters, and Calming Teenage Anxiety
On the latest “Dad and Daughter Connection” podcast, host Dr. Christopher Lewis interviews teen mental‑health specialist Sophia Vale Galano about strengthening father‑daughter relationships during adolescence. Galano emphasizes that active listening and validation, rather than fixing, are key to easing teenage anxiety...
Allowance Vs. Commission: Two Dads Debate the Best Way to Teach Kids Money
In this episode of Front Row Dads, hosts Eric Farewell and founding member Dave Powders debate the merits of allowance versus commission-based money teaching for kids. Dave outlines his hybrid system: a regular allowance split into purpose‑specific jars (save‑to‑spend, wealth,...
Validating Your Daughter’s Emotions—Even when You Don’t Fully Understand Them
Dad of Divas host Dr. Christopher Lewis urges fathers to validate their daughters’ emotions even when they don’t fully understand them. He explains that emotional validation signals that a child’s feelings are real, fostering trust and confidence. The episode outlines...
The Brave Father: What It Really Means to Show Up for Your Kids
In this episode, host Ali interviews world‑class speaker and father‑coach Philip McKernan about what it truly means to be a brave father. They explore how hidden guilt and the pressure to "do more" often distract dads from simply showing up...