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Ep 24: The Dad Who Chose to Break a Family Legacy of Alcoholism Forever
What does it take for a father to stare down rock bottom and choose his children?I sat down with visual artist, author, and winemaker Jermaine Dante Burs for one of the most honest, raw, and…
Ep 23: Before the Birth: A Surgeon Prepares to Become a Father
What happens inside a man when he finds out he's going to be a dad — and he's still months away?Vascular surgeon and expectant father Lucas Ferrer joins Tony Cooper for a candid conversation about…
Ep 22: From Lemonade Stands to MBA: A Father's Guide to Raising Lions
What if the most powerful classroom for your kids was the breakfast table every single morning?Tony sits down with Jay Bourgana — entrepreneur, turnaround consultant, and founder of the Raising Lions…
Ep 21: What Boarding School Taught Me About Being a Better Father
What does a British boarding school, a bucket of talcum powder, and men's work have to do with becoming a great dad?Tony sits down with Steven Fielding — father of two teenage sons, men's work…
Ep 20: How a Tough Childhood Built a Better Dad with Daniel Ramsey
He runs four businesses and 3,000 employees — but his most important job is Dad.Daniel Ramsey is a husband, father of three, high school wrestling coach, and serial entrepreneur who has spent nearly…
Ep 19: Girl Dad Wisdom: Building Trust, Traditions, and Unbreakable Bonds
What does it really mean to love your kids without conditions — even when it's hard?Tony sits down with Jason Wright — podcast host, girl dad, and self-described "nutty dad" — for a conversation…
Ep 18: Breaking the Pattern - How One Dad Rewired His Approach to Raising Kids
Two decades in, Kevin Button is still learning — and that's exactly what makes him a great dad.Kevin Button is a father of three spanning 21 years in age, and one of Tony Cooper's closest friends in…
Ep 17: Find Your Tribe: A Girl Dad's Guide to Fatherhood and Evolving
What happens when a 24-year-old decides, in the middle of Alaska, that failure is not an option?Dustin Shephard — mortgage professional, girl dad, and North Shore of Oahu native — joins Tony Cooper…
Ep 16: What Your Kids Learn When You're Not Looking
Your kids are watching everything you do — and learning from none of what you say.Henry Poole — creative entrepreneur, father of two grown sons, and one of the most thoughtful men Tony Cooper knows —…
Ep 15: From Classroom to Fatherhood: How Teaching Made Mike a Better Dad
What if the best thing you can do for your kids is get out of their way?Tony sits down with Mike Mendelson — a former high school teacher, devoted co-parent, and self-described "great dad" — for a…
Ep 14: Apologies, Accountability, and the Art of Being an Imperfect Dad
He had twins at 23, no money, and no idea what he was doing…Jeff Speer has been Tony's friend for 15 years, and this episode is one of the most honest, candid conversations The Dad Manual has had…
Ep 13: The Stepfather's Journey: Blended Families, Boundaries, and Unwavering Love
You can be physically present every single day — and still miss everything that matters.Evan Miller is a husband, father of two, and someone who's learned the hard way that showing up isn't enough —…
Ep 12: Screwing Up and Showing Up: Mike Knittel on Sobriety, Redemption, and Fatherhood
What happens when a dad hits rock bottom — and chooses to rebuild himself for his kids?Mike Knittel has lived through addiction, CPS intervention, family breakdown, and a long road to sobriety — and…
Ep 11: Co-Parenting as a Superpower: Raising Kids Through Conscious Separation
Your kid isn't just testing your patience — they're revealing everything you still need to heal.Shane Metcalf is a father who made a decision most dads never do: to do the deep inner work before the…
Ep 10: Before the Baby Arrives: Real Talk From a Soon-to-Be Father
What does it look like to become a father through the windshield — not the rearview mirror?Tony Cooper sits down with Brad Barnes, a transformational trainer and dad-to-be at 12 weeks, for a…
Ep 9: Being a Girl Dad: Modeling Manhood When Daughters Are Watching
Tony Cooper sits down with friend and fellow dad Aaron Pava for a deeply personal conversation about the fatherhood he inherited and the father he's working to become. From growing up between a…
Ep 8: Break the Bad, Pass on the Good: Second Chances at Fatherhood with Paul Crawford
Breaking cycles and building bonds across two families and thirty years.Paul Crawford raised four children across two marriages and now brings grandfather wisdom to modern parenting challenges. From…
Ep 7: Fatherhood Through Cancer, Grief, and a Child's Transition
Parenting doesn't follow a script, and sometimes life throws you every curveball imaginable.Danny Cooper shares his raw, honest journey of raising his child Sari while navigating his wife Emily's…
Ep 6: Sports, Character, and Growing Up: A Father's Journey with His Son
When your teenager starts reflecting your own traits back at you, parenting gets realMichael Guidotti shares his journey raising 13-year-old Donovan, a remarkable young man who chooses family time…
Ep 5: Co-Parenting with Intention: Building a Better Legacy for Sons
When one positive pregnancy test changes everything, transformation becomes inevitable.Diego Kuri's life shifted the moment he discovered he was becoming a father. From addressing his relationship…
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