The Good, The Dad & The Ugly: The Fatherhood Podcast

Seth Singh Jennings and Jamie Tucker describe themselves as "a few guys who haven't a clue," which is about the most honest tagline a parenting podcast could ask for. The Good, The Dad & The Ugly leans into the chaos and confusion of new fatherhood with a mix of humor, guest interviews, and occasionally useful advice. The show runs on two tracks: full-length monthly episodes that go deep on a specific topic, and shorter weekly "Baby Bites" segments for quicker hits. Topics span everything you'd worry about as a new or expecting dad -- first aid basics, nutrition, breastfeeding support from the partner's perspective, gender equality in parenting, and how fathers are (or aren't) represented in media and advertising. Guests include midwives, chefs, radio personalities, and parenting professionals, giving the show a varied texture. Seth and Jamie keep the tone light and self-deprecating even when the subject matter gets serious. The British sensibility runs strong here -- expect dry wit and a willingness to admit ignorance rather than pretend expertise. With about 43 episodes across the catalog, this is a smaller show, and the mixed reviews (2.5 stars on Apple Podcasts) suggest it's not for everyone. The production is more casual than polished, which some listeners love and others find rough. But if you appreciate the "figuring it out together" vibe over slick presentation, and you want a fatherhood podcast that doesn't take itself too seriously, The Good, The Dad & The Ugly has a scrappy charm that bigger shows sometimes lack.