{"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 4: Aggression and Masculinity in Parenting with Circling Founder Guy Sengstock","slug":"ep-4-aggression-and-masculinity-in-parenting-with-circling-founder-guy-sengstock","published_at":"2025-12-16T12:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dad-manual-7554137/ep-4-aggression-and-masculinity-in-parenting-with-circling-founder-guy-sengstock","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dad-manual-7554137","url":"https://share.transistor.fm/s/8ca26372","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/8ca26372/5fdff93e.mp3","summary":"What happens when a master of human connection realizes he's barely talked about his most important role? Guy Sengstock, co-founder of Circling and dialogical practices expert, joins me to explore the implicit nature of fatherhood. With a 22-year-old son and a 4-year-old, Guy shares raw insights on the wonder of witnessing consciousness emerge, the profound regret of signing away proximity to his eldest, and why aggression needs socialization, not suppression. We discuss how fathers teach most powerfully when they're not trying, the cosmological significance of rough-and-tumble play, and what it means to midwife young beings into self-awareness. Key Takeaways: Why parenting happens most powerfully in implicit, unplanned moments The respect and otherness experienced during childbirth How physical play socializes healthy masculine aggression The deep regret of allowing distance from your child What it means to be present with wonder as a father How perspective becomes a father's greatest gift Why ending generational trauma matters more than legacy The importance of being fully present at birth and beyond If you enjoyed The Dad Manual, leave us a rating on your podcast app! If you loved it, share this episode with a Dad! Send your questions to dadmanualpodcast@gmail.com. Connect with Tony Cooper: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thetonycooper/","meta_description":"What happens when a master of human connection realizes he's barely talked about his most important role? Guy Sengstock, co-founder of Circling and dialog…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3350,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-dad-manual-7554137/episodes/ep-4-aggression-and-masculinity-in-parenting-with-circling-founder-guy-sengstock/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-4-aggression-and-masculinity-in-parenting-with-circling-founder-guy-sengstock.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}