In this special episode of Dad Named, Ryan’s dad, Erik—a licensed marriage therapist—joins the show to break down real relationship and parenting struggles submitted by our listeners. From communication breakdowns to parenting dilemmas, DadNamedErik shares expert advice, coping strategies, and practical techniques to navigate these challenges. Plus, David has a surprise game lined up for Ryan’s dad, digging into Ryan’s childhood from a father’s perspective. Get ready for laughs, deep insights, and maybe a little embarrassment for Ryan!

In this episode of Dad Named, we dive into the unexpected emergencies we faced as first-time dads—the kind of situations no parenting book or advice blog prepares you for. From sleepless nights to those “what do we even do now?” moments, we share the raw, unfiltered reality of navigating new fatherhood when life throws curveballs. Specifically in this episode, discussing the horrifying reality of your baby projectile vomiting for the first time and the immediate fear the parents feel.

Then, it’s game time! Ryan puts David to the test with a multiple-choice questionnaire to see just how much he really knew about postpartum life with his wife. Spoiler alert: it’s harder than it sounds.

Finally, we tackle a viewer submission that throws a hot take on the whole "being coddled as a kid" debate. Gentle parents—you might want to brace yourselves for this one. We break down whether coddling helps or harms and why tough love might be making a comeback.

Get ready for laughs, honest moments, and some heated debates. Tune in and join the conversation!

In this episode of Dad Named, we dive into the story of the "preaching father" from Beast Games—the man who turned down a million-dollar prize to stay true to his faith and preach the gospel. Was it an inspiring move or a missed opportunity?

Next, we discuss some viral social media moments from this week where parents faced backlash for showcasing questionable parenting choices online. Are these moments cries for attention or cautionary tales for modern parents?

Finally, we read a viewer’s submission on their hot take about coddling kids and share our thoughts on whether today’s parenting culture is too soft or just misunderstood.

Submit your parenting hot takes, discussions or experiences for us to talk about on the podcast to dadnamed@gmail.com