Better Call Daddy
Reena loves a story, and she‘s fascinated by the people behind them. She loves to bring stories to life. Her appetite for storytelling has taken her from the Jerry Springer Show to the legal drama of the courtroom. From influential players to reality stars, nothing is censored here. Reena interviews people whose stories haven‘t been told, at least not through her unique lens, and then gets daddy‘s advice afterward like a good daughter does. Whether you have daddy issues or a father who‘s inspired your path, you will be able to tap into my daddy‘s wisdom, wit, and humor at the end of every episode. My daddy has been a guiding light my whole life and there‘s not much he doesn‘t know, as an entrepreneur for forty-plus years, a husband, a loyal son, and my number one supporter. He has learned lots of life lessons along the way and is here to share them with you. It‘s time to reminisce and reflect on the conversations you‘d like to have with your daddy and learn from mine. Come share in some good old-fashioned family bonding and help us up our wisdom rating. There is wisdom from four generations and I’m addressing what happens from childhood to adulthood!
Episodes
What happens when personal trauma intersects with a mission to advocate for justice?
In this powerful episode of Better Call Daddy, host Reena Friedman Watts sits down with Ariella Goldberg-Kay, a survivor liaison for Zaakah, an organization dedicated to supporting survivors of sexual violence within...
What draws us to true crime and what does it say about us?
In this episode of Better Call Daddy, host Reena Friedman Watts sits down with Jerry Matz, the mind behind the hit Instagram account ID Crime Vault, for an honest conversation about true crime, storytelling, and the family moments that shape who we become.
Jerry traces his love of true crime back to childhood watching shows like Joe Kenda and Hollywood Demons with family, a...
In this episode of Better Call Daddy, host Reena Friedman Watts sits down with Jey Young, a mental health counselor and podcaster, to talk about holding grief and joy at once. Just weeks before welcoming his baby boy into the world, Jey lost his father to suicide.
Jey Young opens up about what it's l...
What happens when deep grief meets the journey of healing, honesty, and vulnerability?
In this heartfelt episode of Better Call Daddy, host Reena Friedman Watts reconnects with Malisa Hepner grief expert and host of Emotionally Unavailable who has faced unimaginable loss.
Reena goes on the other side of the mic and brings it back home.
This one's a flip of the script. Robert Plank — podcaster, interviewer, and WordPress wizard who's sat across from over a thousand guests — turns the tables and interviews Reena on his own show. Then Wayne tunes in, weighs in, and Reena wraps it with a custom intro just for the Better Call Daddy family.
The conversation covers what happens when you spend y...
What happens when everything you've been taught to believe is built on fear?
In this powerful episode of Better Call Daddy, Reena Friedman Watts sits down with cult survivor Ryan Anthony Hernandez, host of the Truth That Heals podcast, to discuss his journey out of a controlling religious community and into a life of freedom, healing, and self-discovery.
Rya...
What happens when Kentucky roots, a life in radio, and a passion for understanding people come together through the power of voice?
In this down-to-earth episode of Better Call Daddy, host Reena Friedman Watts reconnects with Jonathan Mertz host of It’s Your Break for a conversation about creativity, reinvention, and what it truly means to use your voice with purpose.
From Kentucky roots to radio beginnings, Jonathan shares h...
What does it really take to be a high achiever without losing yourself in the process?
“Feel your feelings and embrace your journey.” — Victoria O. Makanjuola
"I want to be independent, I want to do things on my own. I kind of want to figure things out."
In this episode of Better Call Daddy, host Reena Fri...
“It’s never too late to have a relationship, and you can always choose your own destiny.” — Liana Morris
“Everything can be ritual. Everything can be sacred.” — Liana Morris
In this heartfelt episode of Better Call Daddy, host Reena Friedman Watts sits down with a long term friend Liana Morris for a conversation about family relationships, divorce, forgiveness, motherhood, and heal...
“Freedom isn't permanent, and it depends on who's willing to fight for it.” Abteen Vaziri
“The biggest victims of radical Islam are Muslims.”
“I have a duty not only to save America, but to save Germany, because Germany saved me.”
"Iranians are not going to be quiet."
In this powerful episode of Better Call Daddy, host Reena Friedman Watts sits down with political commentator, entrepreneur, and ...
In this episode of Better Call Daddy, host Reena Friedman Watts speaks with Leron Rodgers, a father of four and Uber driver, whose story begins with a chance encounter while Reena was traveling for a Hollywood Demons shoot.
What starts as a simple conversation turns into a deep discussion about fatherhood, mental health, addiction, and breaking generational cycles.
Leron opens up about growing up with a father who struggled with ad...
Jon Waldman is a Winnipeg-based writer, TEDx speaker, and advocate for infertility awareness. His book 100 Things Jets Fans Should Know and Do Before They Die was shortlisted for the Winnipeg Book Award. His work has appeared in the Winnipeg Free Press, The Hockey News, and The Toronto Sun, and he’s been featured by CBC and HuffPost.
After a six-year infertility journey with his wife Elana, Jon became a leading voice in the c...
Join host Reena Friedman Watts and her dad, Wayne Friedman, for another captivating episode of the Better Call Daddy Show as they dive into the life and stories of Dean, known as 904 Dad Life. This episode is packed with humor, heart, and raw honesty as Dean opens up about his journey through sobriety, the challenges of fatherhood, and the complexities of family relationships. From delivering his daughter on the bathroom floor to n...
Amma Primicino is a confidence coach and transformation guide for high-achieving women navigating career transitions. With over 20 years of experience in marketing and public relations, she now helps women rebuild unshakable self-trust, step into visibility, and turn their experience into meaningful, profitable work. Known as “Your Favourite Confidence Coach, Amma blends deep identity work with strategic clarity to help her...
Samantha Elizabeth’s journey into stress management began with an unexpected discovery a mass on her left adrenal gland. Though not cancerous, the mass caused her body to produce excess cortisol, leaving her in a constant state of stress.
Facing the daily challenge of managing her own stress, especially with the demands of work and parenthood, Samantha realized how difficult it can be to simply “not stress” when l...
How do you control your emotions and communicate effectively in a distracted, fast-paced world?
In this episode of Better Call Daddy, host Reena Friedman Watts sits down with podcaster and emotional storyteller Paula Sima for a powerful conversation on emotional intelligence, communication skills, relationships, and personal growth.
Recorded live in Houston, this episode marks their second in-person meeting after years of online co...
“We want to improve lives and it starts with real stories, notable musicians, and meaningful solutions. As a music journalist for over 30 years, I’ve seen how deeply mental health impacts the people behind the music.” Mari Fong
“The empath wants to heal, while the narcissist wants to take.”
In this Podcasthon episode of Better Call Daddy, host Reena Friedman Watts is joined by Mari Fong, the host of th...
“Know the law and the numbers but be willing to sleep on the floor.”
Entrepreneurship can be exciting, rewarding and incredibly lonely.
In this episode of the Better Call Daddy podcast, host Reena Friedman Watts and her dad Wayne Friedman welcome real estate professional Vinnie Enriquez to talk about the reality of building a business, navigating entrepreneur loneliness, and developing the mindset needed for long-term s...
"Marketing is about showing people what it is I do and presenting it in a way that brings them into that world."
"You want to learn how to grow your business and overcome adversity? Find the people who learn with you, laugh with you."
"Take the class, go somewhere new, make a friend, find an encourager, because those are the ingredients for getting unstuck."
In this episode of...
What happens when you put yourself in a room full of creatives and actually commit to building something?
In this episode of Better Call Daddy, I’m joined by Priscilla Mensah and my dad, Wayne Friedman, to talk about what we learned from our Creative Entrepreneurship Bootcamp at Houston Community College.
We didn’t just talk about ideas — we talked about execution.
Sales. Contracts. Insurance. Separating personal ...
Popular Podcasts
Hey Jonas! The official Jonas Brothers podcast. Hosted by Kevin, Joe, and Nick Jonas. It’s the Jonas Brothers you know... musicians, actors, and well, yes, brothers. Now, they’re sharing another side of themselves in the playful, intimate, and irreverent way only they can. Spend time with the Jonas Brothers here and stay a little bit longer for deep conversations like never before.
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
The official podcast of comedian Joe Rogan.
The World's Most Dangerous Morning Show, The Breakfast Club, With DJ Envy, Jess Hilarious, And Charlamagne Tha God!