DILF (Dad I'd Like To Friend)

It's time to fight outdated stereotypes. It's time for parenting culture to invite dads into the conversation... cuz we're already here... and we're not going anywhere.

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In DILF's Season Two Finale, we explore a short list of actions that we can take as parents in order to attempt to access more joy in our lives...

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It’s no secret that the world treats men and women very differently… and the same goes for moms and dads; however, truly comprehending what it’s like for the opposite sex is no easy task. Kevin welcomes Nick North, a trans man with the rare experience of living life as both dad and mom. After giving birth to four children, Nick decided that he was tired of living a lie and began his journey transitioning to Dad. 

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Kevin welcomes constant innovator and co-creator of Exploding Kittens, Elan Lee, for a candid conversation on everything from the benefits of creating resource limitations for our children and the importance of charting our own path -- both in life and parenthood… to maintaining a sense of balance with all life throws at us while remaining an actively involved parent and partner. 

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In this week's DILF Quick Hit, we explore something that happens in homes far too often… and may be one of the biggest ways one can handicap their partner — even with the best of intentions…

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Have you ever taken on too much without asking for any help and then felt over-burdened? If so, you are not alone. It seems to be a far too common occurrence in many co-parenting relationships. In the latest installment of DILF's CoParenting Series, Kevin welcomes back his partner/co-parent to discuss everything from struggles with martyrdom to the importance of empowering our partners and kids for their own well-being... and our o...

In today's episode, Kevin welcomes Ari Bloom, Founder and CEO of A-Frame Brands, the company behind Kinlo (Naomi Osaka's new suncare brand), and Proudly (a baby care line for children of color by Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union). Ari is also the co-founder of Wise Sons Delicatessen, (and who doesn't love a good deli?!) — so how does this versatile entrepreneur somehow still find the time to make his family a priority? The answer ma...

A hobby is defined as an activity done regularly in one's leisure time for pleasure. However, as a parent, few of us are able to find the time (let alone the energy) for such "selfish" endeavors. But what's selfish about finding a moment for yourself from time to time? What if a task as easy as starting a list of potential hobbies to pursue was the answer to opening your world to more joy, more energy, and more possibilities...

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Once known as "the scary dad" in his daughter's pre-school class, top Hollywood screenwriter Dave Callaham (Marvel's groundbreaking Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings) joins Kevin for an intimate discussion on how looks can be deceiving, the ups and downs of his career, how to overcome past trauma to build a brighter future and the importance of being transparent with your feelings — no matter how awkward and scary that may ...

In today's episode, Kevin welcomes Abner Ramirez who with his wife, Amanda Sudano, make up the popular musical duo, Johnnyswim. They also recently became stars of TWO shows on Chip + Joanna Gaines' newly launched Magnolia Network: HOME ON THE ROAD (centered around their life while performing around the world with their three kids in tow) + THE JOHNNYSWIM SHOW (detailing what life is like for a family that has become land-locked aft...

We don't often hear about parenting from the perspective of a dad. And all of those outdated stereotypes and internet memes only work to divide moms and dads, when in reality, we all have a lot more in common than the world often presents. In this DILF REPLAY, we revisit where it all began with an episode celebrating ALL that unites us as parents... if we allow ourselves a moment to see things from a fresh perspective. 

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Have you ever felt disconnected  from your spouse? Your children? Yourself? True, we may have all been locked up together for over a year, but many of us stopped truly connecting long before there were ever lockdown orders. In this episode, Kevin invites on his wife and co-parent to explore  methods to assist in reconnecting with those who matter most.

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In celebration of Father's Day, Kevin welcomes a man who epitomizes what this podcast is all about - accessible, vulnerable yet knows how to have some fun, plus a dedicated partner and parent who makes an effort to always put his family first — truly a dad ANY parent would want to… friend. As the force behind viral sensation "Dude Dad," Taylor Calmus makes parents laugh, while showing us how to find the joy in everyday parenthood.

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Sometimes there are those around us who present as the most positive people in the room, but behind closed doors, it’s a whole different story. Kevin welcomes performer and martial artist, Jaylen Moore for an intimate discussion on modern masculinity,  allowing ourselves to be vulnerable in front of our children, coping with depression as a parent, and moving through grief in order to thrive.

Everyone faces challenges in life that c...

Kevin welcomes Glen Henry (the dad behind Beleaf in Fatherhood & star of Apple TV+’s Dads alongside Will Smith and Neil Patrick Harris) for a vulnerably honest conversation debunking outdated family ideals like "Happy Wife, Happy Life" or "men don't have feelings;" while  exploring how to move forward  when you are simply... all tapped out. 

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Season 2 (launching in line with the start of Mental Health Awareness Month) delves even deeper with a genuine dialogue about the true realities parents face in today’s hectic world with the goal of eliminating much of the stigma and shame surrounding common mental health issues like anxiety and depression that affect parents around the globe.

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DAD I’D LIKE TO FRIEND (aka: The DILF Podcast) first gained attention for being a vulnerably honest parenting podcast from the often underestimated perspective of a father. Featured by People Magazine, Season 1 ranked in the top 2% of podcasts worldwide – breaking onto Apple’s Top 50 Parenting Podcast charts in the US, Canada, Australia, Spain, Israel, New Zealand, Mexico, Germany, Denmark, France, and the UK. Departing from the sa...