{"podcast":{"title":"The Dad Manual","slug":"the-dad-manual-7554137","podcast_index_feed_id":7554137,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-dad-manual","website_url":null,"image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/PcJcfVx2Sw5jO2OtWhkgYMldD7j3a6caz7IkVMF6G0k/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8zMWVh/NTk0NDViNmUyYWZl/Zjk4NDk3NWVjMWEy/NWYxYi5wbmc.jpg","author":"Andy Milad","episode_count":30,"summary":"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.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-14T22:17:03.182957+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dad-manual-7554137"},"episode":{"title":"Ep 24: The Dad Who Chose to Break a Family Legacy of Alcoholism Forever","slug":"ep-24-the-dad-who-chose-to-break-a-family-legacy-of-alcoholism-forever","published_at":"2026-06-09T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dad-manual-7554137/ep-24-the-dad-who-chose-to-break-a-family-legacy-of-alcoholism-forever","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dad-manual-7554137","url":"https://share.transistor.fm/s/56c42933","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/56c42933/68883684.mp3","summary":"What does it take for a father to stare down rock bottom and choose his children? I sat down with visual artist, author, and winemaker Jermaine Dante Burs for one of the most honest, raw, and redemptive conversations I've ever had on this fatherhood podcast. Jermaine grew up watching addiction ripple through three generations of his family. He became a young father at 23, all while fighting his own battle with alcoholism that eventually landed him on life support in the hospital. What followed is a story of extraordinary transformation. Key Takeaways: Why the pressure of being a young father accelerated Jermaine's addiction and what finally broke the cycle How unlearning the inability to receive love was foundational to becoming a present father The power of coaching your kids' sports and the emotional rollercoaster of watching them choose their own path Breaking generational trauma: when addiction runs three generations deep, becoming sober is an act of fatherhood The moment Jermaine's father told him \"I'll always be your dad\" and why he now says the same thing to his own kids Why fathers teach their children most powerfully in the moments they aren't trying to teach anything at all How 14 years of sobriety unlocked Jermaine's career as a celebrated visual artist, a gift his kids now get to witness The courage it takes to apologize to your own children and what it teaches them about accountability Why society consistently undervalues fathers, and what dads can do about it What it means to be \"the only man on the planet who wants you to do better than me\" This is a parenting podcast for the dad who's willing to do the work: on himself, for his family, and for the generations that come after. If you enjoyed The Dad Manual, leave us a rating on your podcast app! If you l…","meta_description":"What does it take for a father to stare down rock bottom and choose his children? I sat down with visual artist, author, and winemaker Jermaine Dante Burs…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3866,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-dad-manual-7554137/episodes/ep-24-the-dad-who-chose-to-break-a-family-legacy-of-alcoholism-forever/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dad-manual-7554137/ep-24-the-dad-who-chose-to-break-a-family-legacy-of-alcoholism-forever.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}