The Dad Edge Podcast

Larry Hagner has been putting out episodes of The Dad Edge since 2015, and with over 1,400 installments in the archive, the man clearly has staying power. The format leans heavily on interviews -- Larry brings in therapists, authors, coaches, and fellow dads to talk through the stuff that actually keeps fathers up at night. Marriage friction, emotional intelligence, staying healthy when you have zero free time, figuring out how to discipline without losing your cool. What sets this apart from generic parenting advice is that Larry gets personal. He talks openly about his own struggles with anger, with feeling disconnected from his wife, with the pressure to perform at work while being present at home. The conversations feel like the kind of honest talk that happens between two guys who actually trust each other, not like a polished TED talk. The twice-weekly schedule means there's a lot to catch up on, but episodes are usually around 30-45 minutes, which makes them manageable for a commute or a gym session. Larry also sprinkles in solo Q&A episodes where he responds to listener questions directly, which adds a nice community feel. Rated 4.8 stars with over 1,500 ratings on Apple Podcasts, this one has clearly resonated with a big audience. If you're a dad looking for practical strategies on everything from communication to fitness to just being more intentional, The Dad Edge delivers without the preachy tone that plagues a lot of self-help content.