{"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 6: Sports, Character, and Growing Up: A Father's Journey with His Son","slug":"ep-6-sports-character-and-growing-up-a-father-s-journey-with-his-son","published_at":"2026-01-13T12:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dad-manual-7554137/ep-6-sports-character-and-growing-up-a-father-s-journey-with-his-son","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dad-manual-7554137","url":"https://share.transistor.fm/s/9d4708e5","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/9d4708e5/e5263587.mp3","summary":"When your teenager starts reflecting your own traits back at you, parenting gets real Michael Guidotti shares his journey raising 13-year-old Donovan, a remarkable young man who chooses family time over friends and stands firm when his character gets attacked. From sports bonding and travel adventures to navigating split households and teenage development, Michael reveals how authentic parenting means paving your own path while staying open to feedback. This fatherhood podcast explores the beautiful complexity of watching your child develop their identity while seeing yourself reflected in their choices. Key Takeaways: Start becoming a parent before the baby arrives Kids mirror our behaviors more than we realize Character matters more than popularity to some teens Family-oriented values can emerge naturally in children Teenage identity development requires support, not control Sports create powerful bonding opportunities between fathers and sons Split households can still raise well-adjusted, family-focused kids Confidence in your parenting path is essential Mistakes are inevitable and valuable in the parenting journey Character attacks hurt deeply when integrity matters to your child 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":"When your teenager starts reflecting your own traits back at you, parenting gets real Michael Guidotti shares his journey raising 13-year-old Donovan, a r…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2676,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-dad-manual-7554137/episodes/ep-6-sports-character-and-growing-up-a-father-s-journey-with-his-son/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-6-sports-character-and-growing-up-a-father-s-journey-with-his-son.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}