The Dad Code Podcast — Real Dads, Real Talk, No BS

I haven’t posted a podcast for a while now. I’ve been dealing with a lot of loss in my family recently, and it has caused me to fall into a bit of a depression quite honestly. I really needed to record this podcast because it helped me be able to begin to heal. I haven’t talked about it very much with anybody outside of extremely close family. Loss is never easy that is for sure. I hope that there are lessons in all of this for not just me, but for you and your family as well. #DadPodcast #DadAdvice #Grieving

I absolutely LOVE going to the movies! Check out my first ever true movie review as i give my opinion and take on the latest Mission Impossible installment from Tom Cruise. I also discuss whether or not Tom Cruise is the "last action hero" and why his movies are so good!#missionimpossible#moviereview#amctheaters#tomcruise#deadreckoning

We would all like to think our parents will never die or get older. But eventually it will be time that we have to take care of them as they did when we were children. I share my experiences over the last month in dealing with having to care for my mother in her time of need and the lessons we can pass on to our kids.#dads #dadpodcast

FAther's Day is here and we all look forward to be celebrated...but should we be celebrating ourselves or should we be celebrating fatherhood in general and remembering the father's and male role models who shaped us as fathers? Also, we delve into some of the craziness that has begotten the world in regards to the Bud Light Protest and the influence of woke ideology in our schools and media.I haven't ever got on a rant about these types of things and I am certain it wont be the last time. WE have to do better for ourselves and Our kids folks.Happy Father's Day to everyone!#fathersday #dadpodcast #dadsrock

Each year as a youth sports coach brings new challenges. Not every year. Are things going to turn out the way you want them. In this episode I share my experiences about how this year is going for myself and my young men. I also delve into some strategies as to what we can do as coaches to make sure That we are being the best we can be in the situations.#coaching#youthsports#Baseball#YouthBaseball#DadsThatCoach

What an unbelievable quote by Giannis recently after his recent loss in the playoffs when questioned about whether or not, he would consider this year a failure for the Milwaukee bucks. I think that there are parallels all around us that we can help kids connect the dots to as we are coaching them in youth sports. It is our job as coaches to do so. Often we get caught up in trying not to offend kids or their parents. Unfortunately, sometimes being forthright with them, is what is needed.#Coach #Coaching #YouthSports #YouthSportsCoach #Dad #CoachingAdvice #Giannis

He is Risen!!! Easter is always a favorite for me because it gives everyone a stark reminder that we have victory over the grave. Jesus didn't say that he died for just a few select people... no, instead he said i will die for everyone's sins and rise from the grave and everyone who believes in me will not die but have everlasting life... We don't deserve it but he did it anyway... He loves us as we should love each other!Coach Dad is in full swing. lots of bad weather have prevented me from being able to tell you guys much of what has been going on but we are officially starting our season this week and I look forward to sharing more with you guys about what these kids learn from each other, myself and my coaches... also what they teach us as parents and coached along the way!Check the video version of the podcast out on Rumble and follow us on MINDS! @thedadcodepodcast #easter #eastersunday #heisrisen #coachdad #dadpodcast

I cant believe I am having to talk about another schoold shooting much less it being in my home state and within an hour of my house... I have done videos in the past that have addressed how I think we should solve the horrifying problem of these school shootings and I echo the same solution again! When will we take this seriously and stop arguing amongst ourselves over political crap?#nashville#nashvillestrong#covenant#protectourkids#guncontrol

How do you react to criticism? Do you overreact? Do you take it out on others? Or does it drive you to make things better? Either way our kids are watching and are taking notes. They want the validation to be able to know what to do whenever we are having a bad day.#DadAdvice #WorkAdvice #DadPodcast

This is a very difficult thing to explain, but in a way being a coach is harder than being a dad. What I mean by this is when you are a coach that is a dad. It is 10 times as difficult to separate your emotions as a parent and your logic as a coach. In this episode, I try to break down exactly how to separate being a father and being a coach at the same time.#dadpodcast#coaching#youthsportscoach#mentorship#dadadvice

How do you handle anxiety? What about your kids or loved ones? Do we have strategies on how to overcome anxiety? The Bible has some wise words that SHOUDL give us all comfort! #christianpodcast #sundaysermon #dadadvice #dadpodcast

Often at work or in building any type of organization leaders try and build said organizations on false narratives, lies, slight of hand, and exaggerations. Unfortunately for people in positions of leadership they are left with a decision of doing things the hard way and building a strong foundation for their organizations, or they can take the easier road of lying, deceiving, and misleading people in order to get the end that they desire. The problem being, that everything eventually comes full circle. #leadership #workadvice #dadadvice

A lot of great changed to the podcast this year (2023)! I look forward to putting out more content on set days this year!Sundays: "Sunday Morning Sermon"We will talk about spirituality and how our walk with God affects our relationships with our kids, wives, mothers etc. Wednesdays: "Windshield Talk"Here we will talk about anything and everything that has to do with work, relationships, money, health-- and how all of this affects us as fathers, brothers, husbands, etc.Thursdays: "Coach Dad"My absolute favorite segment. Here I will address the life lessons I have and am still learning whilst coaching youth sports. These kids teach me as much as I teach them and I can't wait to share with you all. I will also hopefully set anyone's mind at ease who is considering coaching youth sports as I will also give advice on how to coach/teach these kids not just sports but life lessons as well!Today's Sunday Morning Sermon is titled "I am not Worthy". A lot of us as fathers struggle with negative self talk and ultimately the sentiment that we aren't worthy of God's blessings in whatever form you choose to loath about. The reality is that we aren't God and we shouldn't be passing judgement on ourselves... we leave that to the one who is most worthy, the Lord our God. Getting this negative self talk under control is important folks- our kids see and hear everything. Don't let them fall into this same habit of negative self-talk.#dadtips#christianpodcast#dadadvice

LonelinessIt has claimed many a man's hearts and minds. It's something that plagues us all but does not have to define us. God never meant for us to be alone and doesn't ever leave us so we are never TRUELY alone as a result. But is loneliness really just remedied by just asking for and going after what we want in life? Can it be as simple as JUST asking? I think so. I share some personal insight with my son and some strategies I recently used in a teaching moment I recently had with him that I believe ties into this discussion. Love to hear your comments as well! Enjoy!#dadpodcast#christianpodcast#godpodcast#teachingkids

Sunday Morning Sermon Time!I'm no preacher but these are the things that are on my heart this Sunday morning!We constantly are saving and grinding and worrying about what TOMORROW will bring for us. We act like TOMORROW is owed to us and is guaranteed, but the reality is TOMORROW belongs to GOD. Our heavenly father knows exactly what we need and how to get us there. We have plenty of reasons to worry about tomorrow for sure with threats of war, financial collapse, sickness and plague... but we can't forget the blessing of TODAY all for fear of what tomorrow may or may not bring! God has a plan for each of us and puts us exactly where we need to be and with the people we need to be with. Thank you everyone who has been following my situation, the prayers are much appreciated and have helped so much. Please be sure to share this message with anyone who you think could benefit from it and be sure to follow us on your favorite podcasting platform!#god#christianpodcast#believers #christian#Jesus

Wholesale Changes are coming to the show... These aren't decisions I came to lightly... I have had some life changing moments happen since I have last recorded stemming from a thyroid surgery that led to a subsequent cancer diagnosis... Its TIME.... it's time for myself and every dad I can reach to begin practicing what we preach and becoming much more than just a protector and provider... we are LIONS... we teach, we encourage, we discipline, and (yes) we protect and provide... It's time we start being more of what we want to see in the world... God put us hear not just to exist but to spread the word of Jesus... we need to appreciate the life that we have and encourage our kids to live the best life they can... I am really not sure what leads me to these changes for the show but I believe this is what this platform is meant for... I hope you will join me on this journey.... it's scary for me personally... I don't really have a plan but believe that I will be shown the way... DAD-- OUT#christianpodcast#faith#dadpodcast

You know we love a good hot sauce review! But what happens when we combine a hot sauce review with a review of the All Inclusive Mexican Resort we just returned from? One word-- Awesomeness! We thank Woos! Hot Sauce for sending us all three of their hot sauces from their hot sauce line up. Three levels of heat and three levels of tastiness... how will they fair on our rating scale? Secrets Akumal was a great experience for us as a long awaited adults only get away. The service-- second to none. The food-- amazing! The people-- even better! We definitely have been chomping at the bit to review this resort ever since we returned and encourage you to check out our honest and frank opinions of every aspect of the resort experience from check in the check out... And not to put a damper on things... we thought we would go OLD SCHOOL on you and give a "Blake's Blast"... He definitely had plenty of ammo for one as he had a less than ideal experience recently with a loved one at a TRISTAR HCA facility. All we can say is.... DO BETTER! #secretsakumal #hotsauce #rivieramaya --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Check us out on all social media! @thedadcodepodcast Audio Versions of all episodes are available on your favorite podcasting platform!

We all want our kids to grow up being polite and productive people right? Of course we do...What is the best way to get there in terms of how we raise them? Do we want to raise them to be timid, shy, agreeable folks who go along with everything anyone ever throws out there to them?How do we think that will go over when they start dating? Will they leap to the first person who gives them attention and get walked all over and do it all gleefully in the name of "being in love"?ORHow will this play out when they get into the job market when they are do for a promotion or maybe have earned a promotion but are too agreeable and timid to ask for what they have earned in the career. Will they just smile and "Yes sir, right back to work sir!"ORWill they make a stand... will they follow the example that we have set for them as fathers and let them know that as Dr. Jordan Peterson says, "A harmless man is not a good man. A good man is a very, very dangerous man who has it under voluntary control."Whether we like it or not our kids are always watching and will mimic what they experience as a "FATHER"... That is, the example you set as a dad, is what they think a dad IS...No one is saying you should be a jerk to your kids... but they should know that there's a side to Dad that he keeps under control by his own free will... but won't hesitate to let him out when he deems it necessary...Do you want to be remembered as a "nice guy".... OR.... as a good FATHER?The ball is in your court!#dadrant#jordanpeterson#dadlife----------------------------------------------------------------Check us out on Instagram, Tiktok, Rumble, Youtube, and Twitter!Audio versions of all episodes are available on your favorite podcasting platforms!

I really tried to move on from this subject. It's really not the kind of content I like to put out-- but as a father, I feel like I have to weigh in on the absurd way that this situation was handled and how I would like to see security in out schools change.A few episodes back I did a reaction to the Uvalde tragedy and gave what I thought was a reasonable safety measure to protect kids from these kinds of events whilst the "gun debate" can wage on. I proposed that we put guards or security in or around schools. I caught quite a bit of flack for those comments both from my immediate circle of friends and from folks reacting to my video. Most of them had to do with the fact that I am not an "expert"... well... guess who is... Jocko Willink.In a recent episode of Jocko Podcast (#338), he apparently agreed with what I suggested. Jocko!.... An EXPERT! Finally someone with sanity! Link to video below!The fact still remains that these types of tragedies are preventable...some will argue that they are preventable if we ban guns... not realistic in my opinion and also not convinced it stops deranged people from finding ways to hurt people. I believe that guarding schools like we do other events or venues is the solution for the short term (and maybe long term). Police clearly need more training to be able to execute their duties without hesitation in these types of instances. But in the mean time I'm not sure I would be willing to give up my firearms and put them in the hands of folks like the Uvalde Police Dept who are untrained and ILL- prepared for these types of scenarios.#Uvalde #Jockopodcast #Gundebate----------------------------------------------------------Jocko Podcast #338 Link: https://youtu.be/a0OXa02j6dECheck us out on Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok, and Twitter!@thedadcodepodcastAudio Versions of all the podcasts are available on your favorite podcasting platform!

Reading some of the headlines out there (without getting to political) is often hard, but I try and steer clear from political crap and only point out things I find to be relevant or boarder on absurdity. I think we as Dad's have to stay abreast of the happenings in the world today and be able to formulate our own opinions based on the values we want to instill in our kids. DON'T just read the title and nothing else-- often the news organizations pick the most hyperbolic statement they can (often misrepresenting the actual facts) to get their own narrative out there. READ THE WHOLE ARTICLE and READ MULTIPLE ARTICLES. GET ALL THE INFORMATION before you form your opinion.It's HOT as hell out there. Apparently there is a "Heat Dome" that has formed. Is it normal or is this a unique thing? I think it has always happened in the summer personally.Fuel prices are THROUGH the roof! If you were of adult working age in 2008 this might feel eerily similar.The high fuel prices appear to be spurring on a likely recession. I hope I am wrong, but increased fuel (particularly diesel prices) I fear will lead to supply chain disruption and cause food prices to be unrealistic for some lower income families.These things are all important and we need to have our ducks in a row for what we will tell our kids if we have to tell them that we cant afford name brand food anymore or we need to eat spaghetti again this week. OR we can't afford to go on vacation.Our kids have really never known hardship of any kind, but I fear they will be the ones who learn about hard times through real life experience.DADS-- make sure you are prepared... be prepared mentally, physically, and supply wise. HAVE A PLAN.I mention MYPatriotSupply.com in the video and will be reviewing some of their products to give you guys some ideas for what's out there.We are in this together Dads... Let's figure this out and be ready for anything...We are Dads... This is what we do.-------------------------------------------------check out MyPatriotSupply.com:https://mypatriotsupply.com/collections/case-pack-food-pouchesLike and Subscribe on Youtube and Rumble!Check us out on Social Media on Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok, and Twitter!ThedadcodepodcastAudio Versions of all episdodes available on your favorite podcasting platforms!