The Good Dude Good Dad Podcast

In this powerful episode of the Good Dude Good Dad podcast, we sit down with Justin Nguyen, co-founder of Long Beach Mushrooms, to talk about fatherhood, faith, and what it really takes to bet on yourself. From growing up as a first-generation American to walking away from a stable career to build a business in his garage, Justin gets raw about the fears, failures, and faith that shaped his journey.

He opens up about the mental wei...

In this episode of Good Dude Good Dad, we sit down with former NHL defenseman and Stanley Cup Champion Steven Oleksy for a raw, real, and deeply powerful conversation. From being cut multiple times early in his career to eventually hoisting the Stanley Cup, Steven shares how self-belief, accountability, and relentless grit carried him through the highs and lows of professional sports — and how those same traits now fuel his journey...

In this powerful and raw episode, we sit down with Garrett Martin, founder of Safe Harbor Ranch and Freedom Builders Ministry. Garrett shares his journey from success and comfort to rock bottom and radical transformation. After losing everything in a fire, Garrett found God, healing, and a new calling: helping men break free from silent suffering.

We talk about the trauma men carry, fatherhood, addiction, broken marriages, and the ...

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Zach Clinton to talk about the battles men are facing behind closed doors—loneliness, pressure, identity, addiction, and the silent weight of not feeling like enough. Zach shares his personal story of injury, heartbreak, and healing, and opens up about the turning points that shaped his calling to serve men through counseling and leadership. We dig into what it really means to leave a legacy, w...

What happens when the dream dies, the platform crumbles, and you're left with nothing but your thoughts and your faith?

In this raw and powerful episode, we sit down with Ryan Miller—husband, father of four, creator, and ministry leader—as he unpacks the valleys behind the highlight reel. From chasing a career in pro baseball, to building a multi-million dollar documentary that ultimately collapsed, Ryan opens up about the identity...

In this powerful episode of The Good Dude Good Dad Podcast, we sit down with filmmaker, preacher, and all-around creative force Jordan Laemmlen, the mind behind the film Lost Joy. Jordan opens up about his journey from growing up on a peach farm to preaching in Rancho Cucamonga, writing novels, and producing a psychological thriller—all while navigating marriage, fatherhood, and faith.

We explore how easily we get distracted in tod...

In this powerful episode of the Good Dude Good Dad Podcast, we sit down with CrossFit Games champion, entrepreneur, and devoted father Jason Khalipa. From sharing what it means to “burn the boats” in marriage to the life-altering night his daughter was diagnosed with leukemia, Jason gets raw about fatherhood, mindset, and masculinity.

Whether you’re a husband, dad, or a man in the middle of life’s grind—this episode will challenge ...

In this powerful episode of Good Dude Good Dad, we sit down with Adam Allred a passionate advocate for restoring masculinity in a generation that’s lost its way. Adam shares how two decades of building businesses and mentoring thousands of young men revealed a deeper crisis: a lack of strong male role models and an identity void for today’s men.

We dive into what it really means to be a man, how the absence of masculinity in the ho...

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Skylar Lewis—​entrepreneur, speaker, and founder of Rise Up Kings—to explore what it means to lead as a husband and father in today’s world. Skylar shares his personal journey from business burnout to spiritual transformation, and how he now helps men rise in the four key areas of life: Faith, Family, Fitness, and Finance .​

We discuss the challenges of balancing ambition with presence at...

This week on the Good Dude Good Dad Podcast, we sit down with Tim Arrigo of Beyond Driven. Tim’s story is one of pain, redemption, and purpose. From battling addiction and struggling with self-worth, to becoming a voice of hope for men across the country — Tim now helps men heal, lead with purpose, and rebuild what matters most: their identity, their marriages, and their lives.

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In this episode, War Path shares his powerful journey through self-destruction, brokenness, and the brink of divorce. He opens up about the moment he decided to take full ownership of his life—and how that decision reshaped him into the man he was meant to be.

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Anthony Consiglio is a successful entrepreneur and a high-level executive with God Behind Bars. In this episode, he shares his powerful journey—from receiving a vision for his life to step boldly into ministry. Today, he's planting churches inside some of the worst prisons across the United States, while simultaneously building a thriving business that helps pastors and church staff get in peak physical shape to better endure the d...