The Modern Dads Podcast

The Modern Dads Podcast came from City Dads Group, an organization that's been building community for involved fathers since before "dad podcasts" were really a thing. Hosts Marc and Adam brought a genuine chemistry to their conversations -- relaxed, funny, and totally unscripted in the best way. They talked to guests about everything from newborn survival strategies to the social isolation that can hit stay-at-home dads hard. Across about 100 episodes, the show covered a lot of ground: mental health, marriage under stress, navigating different parenting philosophies, diversity in the dad community, and the very real identity shift that happens when your whole life suddenly revolves around someone else's nap schedule. Guests ranged from parenting experts to regular dads sharing their unfiltered experiences. What listeners consistently praised was how organic the show felt. Marc and Adam didn't talk at their audience -- they talked with each other and with their guests in a way that made you feel included in the conversation. The emphasis on diversity and inclusion was also ahead of its time for the dad podcast space. Important note: the show hasn't released new episodes since mid-2021, so this is effectively a concluded podcast. But the back catalog still holds up remarkably well. The conversations about work-life balance, partner dynamics, and finding your identity as an engaged father are as relevant now as they were when they aired. If you don't mind listening to a finished series, there's a lot of good material here.