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Modern Dadhood | Unpacking Fatherhood + Parenting for Dads (and Moms!)Author: Adam Flaherty, Marc Checket
Adam Flaherty and Marc Checket are two dads from suburban New England. And while they might think theyre pretty funny and cool, the world clearly does NOT need another white dude ramble-cast. Thats why Modern Dadhood explores what it really means to be a "dad" in 2024 through candid, authentic, and often hilarious conversations with diverse dads of all walks of life including famous dads, NOT famous dads, dads-to-be, step dads, grand dads, trans dads, and more. By celebrating present, engaged parenting and commiserating over common fatherhood challenges, listeners will gain new perspectives and feel empowered to become more present and mindful fathers, raising the next generation of kick-ass, world changing kids. Expect a mix of humor, heart, and 90s nostalgia in each episode. Modern Dadhood is a 2025 Signal Award winner, including the Gold award in the category Family & Child-Raising! #moderndadhood #fatherhood #parenting #dadding #dadpodcast #parentingpodcast Language: en Genres: Education, Kids & Family, Parenting, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Creating Holiday Magic | Author Matt Tavares on Tradition, Creativity, and Fatherhood
Episode 133
Friday, 5 December, 2025
The holidays are here, and so is that energy—frantic, magical, and a tad overwhelming. But for children’s book author and illustrator Matt Tavares, it’s also the season of book signings and creative endeavors. Matt is an award-winning author and illustrator of nearly 30 books, among them the beloved Dasher series and its latest installment, Dasher and the Polar Bear. Matt joins us fresh off his book tour and right in the midst of holiday hustle to chat about raising two young adult daughters, and how storytelling and art keep the spirit of the season alive year after year. Don't miss Adam's Instant Regret which found him in an uncomfortable predicament!Topics Include:• The journey to becoming a children's author and illustrator, even before having kids• The creative process behind beloved holiday books like Dasher, including the origins and expansion of the series• Navigating the collaboration and feedback loop with publishers, editors, and even family• Exploring new genres such as graphic novels, and the role of children's reading habits in creative evolution• The upcoming Dasher animated Christmas special for Disney+• And more!Links:Matt Tavares (homepage)Matt Tavares (Facebook)Matt Tavares (Instagram)Matt's Illustrated PrintsDasherHoopsCaspar BabypantsSpencer AlbeeModern Dadhood (website)AdamFlaherty.tvStuffed Animal (Marc's kids' music)MD (Instagram)MD (Facebook)MD (YouTube)MD (TikTok) #moderndadhood #fatherhood #parenthood #parenting #parentingpodcast #dadding #dadpodcast
