# The Dad Manual Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dad-manual-7554137 Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dad-manual-7554137.md RSS feed: https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-dad-manual Author: Andy Milad Episodes: 30 ## Resource The Dad Manual is a fatherhood podcast hosted by Tony Cooper, featuring honest conversations with dads about the real, unfiltered journey of parenthood. This parenting podcast for dads explores everything from the excitement of being a first time dad to navigating the teenage years. As one of the best podcasts for expecting dads and experienced fathers alike, we dive deep into what it actually means to be a modern dad—the struggles, the growth, the mistakes, and the moments that change you forever. Whether you're looking for a new dad podcast or seasoned parenting wisdom, this family podcast delivers the honest guidance you won't find in books. ## Machine-readable JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-dad-manual-7554137 Markdown: https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dad-manual-7554137.md ## Episodes - [Ep 29: Raising British Kids Across an Ocean, With Alton Byrd](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dad-manual-7554137/ep-29-raising-british-kids-across-an-ocean-with-alton-byrd) — 2026-07-14T11:00:00+00:00 - [Ep 28: How Getting Sober Made Jay Vincent the Father He Never Had](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dad-manual-7554137/ep-28-how-getting-sober-made-jay-vincent-the-father-he-never-had) — 2026-07-07T11:00:00+00:00 - [Ep 27: Put on Your Mask First — Nick DeMarinis on Being the Dad You Want to Be](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dad-manual-7554137/ep-27-put-on-your-mask-first-nick-demarinis-on-being-the-dad-you-want-to-be) — 2026-06-30T11:00:00+00:00 - [Ep 26: One Dad's Honest Take on Anger, Divorce, and Showing Up](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dad-manual-7554137/ep-26-one-dad-s-honest-take-on-anger-divorce-and-showing-up) — 2026-06-23T11:00:00+00:00 - [Ep 25: From Chaos to Peace: A Journey to Becoming a Great Stepdad](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dad-manual-7554137/ep-25-from-chaos-to-peace-a-journey-to-becoming-a-great-stepdad) — 2026-06-16T11:00:00+00:00 - [Ep 24: The Dad Who Chose to Break a Family Legacy of Alcoholism Forever](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dad-manual-7554137/ep-24-the-dad-who-chose-to-break-a-family-legacy-of-alcoholism-forever) — 2026-06-09T11:00:00+00:00 - [Ep 23: Before the Birth: A Surgeon Prepares to Become a Father](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dad-manual-7554137/ep-23-before-the-birth-a-surgeon-prepares-to-become-a-father) — 2026-06-02T11:00:00+00:00 - [Ep 22: From Lemonade Stands to MBA: A Father's Guide to Raising Lions](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dad-manual-7554137/1-from-lemonade-stands-to-mba-a-father-s-guide-to-raising-lions) — 2026-05-26T11:00:00+00:00 - [Ep 21: What Boarding School Taught Me About Being a Better Father](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dad-manual-7554137/ep-21-what-boarding-school-taught-me-about-being-a-better-father) — 2026-05-19T11:00:00+00:00 - [Ep 20: How a Tough Childhood Built a Better Dad with Daniel Ramsey](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dad-manual-7554137/episode-20-how-a-tough-childhood-built-a-better-dad-with-daniel-ramsey) — 2026-05-12T11:00:00+00:00 - [Ep 19: Girl Dad Wisdom: Building Trust, Traditions, and Unbreakable Bonds](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dad-manual-7554137/ep-19-girl-dad-wisdom-building-trust-traditions-and-unbreakable-bonds) — 2026-05-05T11:00:00+00:00 - [Ep 18: Breaking the Pattern - How One Dad Rewired His Approach to Raising Kids](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dad-manual-7554137/ep-18-breaking-the-pattern-how-one-dad-rewired-his-approach-to-raising-kids) — 2026-04-28T11:00:00+00:00 - [Ep 17: Find Your Tribe: A Girl Dad's Guide to Fatherhood and Evolving](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dad-manual-7554137/ep-17-find-your-tribe-a-girl-dad-s-guide-to-fatherhood-and-evolving) — 2026-04-21T11:00:00+00:00 - [Ep 16: What Your Kids Learn When You're Not Looking](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dad-manual-7554137/ep-16-what-your-kids-learn-when-you-re-not-looking) — 2026-04-14T11:00:00+00:00 - [Ep 15: From Classroom to Fatherhood: How Teaching Made Mike a Better Dad](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dad-manual-7554137/ep-15-from-classroom-to-fatherhood-how-teaching-made-mike-a-better-dad) — 2026-04-07T11:00:00+00:00 - [Ep 14: Apologies, Accountability, and the Art of Being an Imperfect Dad](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dad-manual-7554137/ep-14-apologies-accountability-and-the-art-of-being-an-imperfect-dad) — 2026-03-31T11:00:00+00:00 - [Ep 13: The Stepfather's Journey: Blended Families, Boundaries, and Unwavering Love](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dad-manual-7554137/ep-13-the-stepfather-s-journey-blended-families-boundaries-and-unwavering-love) — 2026-03-24T11:00:00+00:00 - [Ep 12: Screwing Up and Showing Up: Mike Knittel on Sobriety, Redemption, and Fatherhood](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dad-manual-7554137/ep-12-screwing-up-and-showing-up-mike-knittel-on-sobriety-redemption-and-fatherhood) — 2026-03-17T11:00:00+00:00 - [Ep 11: Co-Parenting as a Superpower: Raising Kids Through Conscious Separation](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dad-manual-7554137/ep-11-co-parenting-as-a-superpower-raising-kids-through-conscious-separation) — 2026-03-10T11:00:00+00:00 - [Ep 10: Before the Baby Arrives: Real Talk From a Soon-to-Be Father](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dad-manual-7554137/ep-10-before-the-baby-arrives-real-talk-from-a-soon-to-be-father) — 2026-03-03T12:00:00+00:00 - [Ep 9: Being a Girl Dad: Modeling Manhood When Daughters Are Watching](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dad-manual-7554137/ep-9-being-a-girl-dad-modeling-manhood-when-daughters-are-watching) — 2026-02-24T13:00:00+00:00 - [Ep 8: Break the Bad, Pass on the Good: Second Chances at Fatherhood with Paul Crawford](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dad-manual-7554137/ep-8-break-the-bad-pass-on-the-good-second-chances-at-fatherhood-with-paul-crawford) — 2026-02-10T12:00:00+00:00 - [Ep 7: Fatherhood Through Cancer, Grief, and a Child's Transition](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dad-manual-7554137/ep-7-fatherhood-through-cancer-grief-and-a-child-s-transition) — 2026-01-27T12:00:00+00:00 - [Ep 6: Sports, Character, and Growing Up: A Father's Journey with His Son](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dad-manual-7554137/ep-6-sports-character-and-growing-up-a-father-s-journey-with-his-son) — 2026-01-13T12:00:00+00:00 - [Ep 5: Co-Parenting with Intention: Building a Better Legacy for Sons](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dad-manual-7554137/ep-5-co-parenting-with-intention-building-a-better-legacy-for-sons) — 2025-12-30T14:00:00+00:00 - [Ep 4: Aggression and Masculinity in Parenting with Circling Founder Guy Sengstock](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dad-manual-7554137/ep-4-aggression-and-masculinity-in-parenting-with-circling-founder-guy-sengstock) — 2025-12-16T12:00:00+00:00 - [Ep 3: Everything I Learned as a Girl Dad - Raising Daughters with Tony Elliott](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dad-manual-7554137/ep-3-everything-i-learned-as-a-girl-dad-raising-daughters-with-tony-elliott) — 2025-12-02T12:00:00+00:00 - [Ep 2: Parenting Through Teasing, Trust, and One Thousand Tiny Conversations](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dad-manual-7554137/ep-2-parenting-through-teasing-trust-and-one-thousand-tiny-conversations) — 2025-11-18T12:00:00+00:00 - [Ep 1: They're Not As Fragile As You Think: Real Talk About Modern Fatherhood](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dad-manual-7554137/ep-1-they-re-not-as-fragile-as-you-think-real-talk-about-modern-fatherhood) — 2025-11-04T12:00:00+00:00 - [Welcome to The Dad Manual](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dad-manual-7554137/welcome-to-the-dad-manual) — 2025-10-25T21:17:46+00:00 ## Actions Episode pages expose an explicit `request_transcript` action. 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