# 1: BECOMING A DAD | Life of Dad Ep #1 | A Nateland Podcast

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Podcast: [Life of Dad](https://stenobird.com/podcast/life-of-dad-7857344)
Published: 2026-05-11T09:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://audioboom.com/posts/8901845
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Episode #1 of Life of Dad kicks off with hosts Tom Riles, Lee Kimbrell, and Mike James diving into the moment life changes forever: becoming a dad. From sleepless nights with newborns and surprise pregnancies to dad fashion, Costco runs, and learning how quickly kids grow up, the guys share hilarious and heartfelt stories from every stage of fatherhood. The episode also features community voicemails from dads and moms around the country, plus an emotional story from Tom about his daughter Barbara’s miraculous survival after a life-threatening diagnosis before birth. Equal parts funny, honest, and encouraging, this debut episode sets the tone for a podcast built around family, friendship, and the wild ride of being a dad. Don't forget to Subscribe and Like to see more - https://bit.ly/NateYTSubscribe Hosts: - Tom Riles ( https://www.instagram.com/lifeofdad/ ) - Mike James ( https://www.instagram.com/funnymanmikejames/ ) - Lee Kimbrell ( https://www.instagram.com/leekimbrellcomedy/ ) Podcast produced by Nateland Entertainment Recording & Editing by Nateland Entertainment https://www.nateland.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ https://www.lifeofdad.com

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