Dudes And Dads Podcast

Brothers Joel and Andy started Dudes And Dads with a simple pitch: help men be better dudes and better dads through community, conversation, and storytelling. Eight seasons and over 150 episodes later, the sibling dynamic still drives the show's energy. There's an ease between them that makes even the heavier conversations feel grounded and approachable. The format is interview-heavy, with guests ranging from entrepreneurs and coaches to therapists and regular fathers sharing their stories. Topics go beyond typical parenting fare into entrepreneurship, resilience after loss, forgiveness, navigating young adult children entering the workforce, and the particular challenges of maintaining friendships as a busy dad. The biweekly release schedule gives each episode room to breathe. What works here is the show's emphasis on storytelling over advice-giving. Joel and Andy aren't lecturing from a podium -- they're sitting across from someone and asking, "What's your story?" That approach pulls out genuine moments that prescriptive parenting content rarely reaches. Episodes about grief, career pivots, and family safety hit differently when they come from someone's lived experience rather than a bullet-point list. With a 4.9-star rating from 31 reviews on Apple Podcasts, the audience is clearly invested. The brother dynamic gives the show a built-in warmth that solo-hosted podcasts have to work harder to create. If you're looking for a dad podcast that's as much about becoming a better man as it is about raising kids, Dudes And Dads strikes that balance naturally.