In this special episode of Dad Named, Ryan’s dad, Erik—a licensed marriage therapist—joins the show to break down real relationship and parenting struggles submitted by our listeners. From communication breakdowns to parenting dilemmas, DadNamedErik shares expert advice, coping strategies, and practical techniques to navigate these challenges. Plus…

In this episode of Dad Named, we dive into the unexpected emergencies we faced as first-time dads—the kind of situations no parenting book or advice blog prepares you for. From sleepless nights to those “what do we even do now?” moments, we share the raw, unfiltered reality of navigating new fatherhood when life throws curveballs. Specifically in t…

In this episode of Dad Named, we dive into the story of the "preaching father" from Beast Games—the man who turned down a million-dollar prize to stay true to his faith and preach the gospel. Was it an inspiring move or a missed opportunity? Next, we discuss some viral social media moments from this week where parents faced backlash for showcasing …

Submit any of your parenting stories/situations to [email protected] and we will discuss them on the podcast. First submission was in this episode about an uncle who is trying to become a good father figure for his niece who doesn't have one currently. We would love to talk more about things like this, so please submit whatever you feel comfortabl…

In this episode of Dad Named, we dive into the latest TikTok drama surrounding Nurse Hannah and share our thoughts on the situation. Then, we switch gears and react to some incredibly emotional commercials—those rare gems that hit differently after becoming a dad, capturing the beauty and reward of fatherhood in just a few minutes. Finally, we take…

In this episode of Dad Named, Ryan and David dive into the wild world of momfluencer drama. A popular creator known for her “Shop With Me” videos was recently exposed for stealing products to fuel her content—yikes. The dads then take a trip down memory lane, sharing hobbies they loved as kids—like Pokémon cards and skateboarding—that got them teas…

This week on DadNamed, Ryan and David kick things off with their "Dad Highs and Lows," sharing the parenting wins and facepalm-worthy fails that only dads could pull off. Next, they dive into the drama between two momfluencers who turned their pajama collab into what feels like a blatant cash grab. Ryan, the social media-savvy dad, breaks down the …