The Dad Voice Podcast

Handing a young child an unrestricted smartphone is like handing them the keys to a sports car before they can reach the pedals. In this episode of The Dad Voice, we’re diving into the absolute battlefield of parenting in the digital age: When should you give your kids smartphones, and how do you prepare them responsibly?
We break down the psychological risks of early, unmonitored smartphone access, and ways to ensure you're not setting your kids up for failure in a tech forward world. More importantly, we discuss starter technology and stepping stones you can use before handing over a full smartphone. From kid-safe smartwatches (like Gabb, Bark, or Gizmo) and brick phones to restricted tablets, we share practical dad strategies for teaching digital responsibility without giving away the keys to the entire internet.
In this episode:
The Readiness Check: How to know if your child is mature enough for a phone (it’s not just about age).
Stepping Stone Tech: Using kid smartwatches, basic feature phones, and stripped-down devices as training wheels.
Building Digital Literacy: Teaching boundaries, privacy, and online safety before giving full access.
Managing Screen Dopamine: Preventing tech addiction when you have an ADHD household.
 
ABOUT THE DAD VOICE PODCAST:You can't spell ADHD without DAD. We’re here to build a community for neurodivergent fathers who are tired of "one-size-fits-all" parenting advice. Join us every Thursday for honest conversations on ADHD parenting, marriage, and surviving the chaos.
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"Why can’t I just get up and do the thing?" In this episode of The Dad Voice, we’re taking on one of the biggest misconceptions about the neurodivergent brain: Executive Dysfunction. We break down what executive dysfunction actually is, why it gets wrongly labeled as "laziness" or a lack of willpower, and the practical systems we use to manage it when our brains hit a wall.
Then, we roll into our Dad Blast segment! We discuss the heavy updates surrounding the Lindsay Clancy trial, as well as the new Netflix docuseries (Death of the Pastor's Wife) examining the tragic case of South Carolina pastor John-Paul Miller and Mica Miller.
On a lighter note, Cole shares his very first experience stepping foot inside a Costco and the immediate, blinding sensory overload that comes with bulk shopping. Finally, we wrap up with a Dad Gripe every household understands: people who share your streaming account but refuse to use their own profile, completely destroying your carefully curated recommendations with reality TV and kids' shows.
In this episode:
Executive Dysfunction Explained: The difference between being lazy and being neurologically stuck.
Management Hacks: How to break executive paralysis and get moving.
The Costco Initiation: Surviving the sensory nightmare of bulk shopping.
Dad Gripe of the Week: Streaming profile squatter etiquette.
ABOUT THE DAD VOICE PODCAST:You can't spell ADHD without DAD. We’re here to build a community for neurodivergent fathers who are tired of "one-size-fits-all" parenting advice. Join us every Tuesday for honest conversations on ADHD parenting, marriage, and surviving the chaos.
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Welcome to the brand new era of The Dad Voice! To give you the best possible show without burning out, we are officially merging the Dad Blast directly into our mainline episodes as a dedicated segment!
In this week's episode, we tackle a great Dadvice submission from our listener Eugene, who asked about the inevitable changes and sacrifices we make when transitioning into fatherhood. Eugene shared his story of having to trade in his beloved, souped-up Honda Civic for a practical, family friendly Lexus prompting a deep dive into how our identities, hobbies, and priorities shift the moment we bring a kid home.
Then, we kick off our first ever embedded Dad Blast segment! We settle the undisputed law of School Folder Colors (Math is BLUE, Science is GREEN, English/Language Arts is YELLOW, and Social Studies is RED...no exceptions). Finally, Phil puts Cole on the hot seat with a high-stakes "Would You Rather": Would you rather live next door to a nuclear power plant or a massive tech data center?
In this episode:
The New Format: Merging the Dad Blast into the Mainline show.
Dadvice Submission: Eugene’s transition from modified Civic to family Lexus.
The Identity Shift: Balancing who you were before kids with who you need to be now.
The Folder Law: Settling the back-to-school subject color scheme once and for all.
Would You Rather: Nuclear Reactor vs. AI Data Center as a neighbor.
 
Check out Eugene Addison — creator of RA NO TABI / Thoth Archives. here: https://www.instagram.com/eugene.addison84/
 
ABOUT THE DAD VOICE PODCAST:You can't spell ADHD without DAD. We’re here to build a community for neurodivergent fathers who are tired of "one-size-fits-all" parenting advice. Join us every Tuesday for honest conversations on ADHD parenting, marriage, and surviving the chaos.
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Gridiron season is back, but so is the endless nickel-and-diming. On today's Dad Blast, we’re cutting straight into the corporate greed taking over football season. From absurd ticket prices and parking fees to needing six different streaming subscriptions just to watch your favorite team, we rant about how the ultimate fan experience is being turned into a paywalled cash grab.
Next, we shift over to combat sports to discuss Islam Makhachev breaking Anderson Silva's legendary UFC win streak record, what does this mean for his legacy, and where does he rank on the all-time list? Plus, we celebrate the return of Reacher and why it’s peak "dad TV."
Finally, we wrap up with some pure, unfiltered host roasting as we break down Phil’s  fashion style which is effectively based on what he can loot from his grandfathers corpse, and the undeniable fact that he walks around like an cartoon character.
In this episode:
The Football Cash Grab: How corporate monetization is killing the fan experience.
UFC History: Islam Makhachev surpasses Anderson Silva’s historic record.
Reacher Returns: Why Alan Ritchson’s hit series remains elite dad entertainment.
The Walk: Roasting Phil’s cartoonish strut and signature style.
 
NEW TO THE DAD BLAST?The Dad Blast is our unfiltered, high-energy companion to The Dad Voice Podcast. It’s built for the dads who have 47 browser tabs open and a brain that never stops. No structure, no rules, just Dad Voice.
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Summer is officially over, and the morning panic has returned. In this mainline episode of The Dad Voice, we’re tackling the painful transition back into the school year grind.
We dive into the struggles of resetting household routines when your entire family has an ADHD clock, how to manage the sudden surge of homework and scheduling demands, and actionable dad-tested strategies for keeping your kids secure, especially in today’s complex online landscape. From parental controls and social media monitoring to real-world situational awareness, we cover how to protect your kids without smothering them.
 
In this episode:
The Routine Shock: How to shift from summer freedom to early alarms without daily meltdowns.
Digital Defense: Practical tips for online safety, app monitoring, and internet boundaries for kids.
Executive Function vs. Schedules: Managing the details on an ADHD brain.
The Trunk Stash: Why Mike and Ike is the number one threat to your children (for legal purposes this is a joke)
 
ABOUT THE DAD VOICE PODCAST:You can't spell ADHD without DAD. We’re here to build a community for neurodivergent fathers who are tired of "one-size-fits-all" parenting advice. Join us every Tuesday for honest conversations on ADHD parenting, marriage, and surviving the chaos.
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"We need to talk." Four simple words that can instantly ruin a dad’s day and send his heart rate into the stratosphere. In this loose, late-night style Dad Blast, we’re opening up with a Dad Gripe that hits way too close to home: people who send vague, ominous text messages when the actual reason for texting is completely harmless.
Then, things get ridiculous as Cole hosts a brand new game show for Phil called "Weed or Lotion?" Can Phil tell the difference between a high-end strain of cannabis and a seasonal Bath & Body Works body wash just by the name? (It’s significantly harder than you think).
Finally, we take a sober turn to discuss the true crime media cycle and how cases like the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie—which completely dominated the news early in the year—seem to fade from headline coverage over time despite remaining unsolved.
In this episode:
•Dad Gripe: The physiological panic of "We need to talk" texts.
•"Weed or Lotion?": Phil guesses between dispensary strains and lotion scents.
•The Media Cycle: Discussing the Nancy Guthrie missing person case and internet true crime fatigue.
 
NEW TO THE DAD BLAST?The Dad Blast is our unfiltered, high-energy companion to The Dad Voice Podcast. It’s built for the dads who have 47 browser tabs open and a brain that never stops. No structure, no rules, just Dad Voice.
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"Why hire a professional when I can buy $500 in tools and take 6 months to do it worse?" In this episode of The Dad Voice, we’re getting real about the chaotic, expensive, and hilarious world of DIY life as an ADHD dad.
We break down the classic ADHD DIY cycle: the initial surge of hyper-focus dopamine, the late night YouTube research sprees, the optimistic trip to the hardware store, and the inevitable moment where the project hits 80% completion and vanishes from your working memory forever. From unfinished baseboards and half-tiled backsplashes to emergency plumbing fixes, we share our worst home improvement disasters, the shame of the "Project Graveyard," and how to finally know when it's time to put down the drill and just hire a contractor.
In this episode:
The Hyper-Fixation Pipeline: Why every new DIY project feels like our new life calling.
The 80% Rule of Renovation: Why finishing the last 20% feels like the hardest part.
The Tribal Knowledge Trick: Learning to lean on your tribe to help you figure it out
Knowing Your Limits: Balancing the urge to "save money" with preserving your sanity (and marriage).
ABOUT THE DAD VOICE PODCAST:You can't spell ADHD without DAD. We’re here to build a community for neurodivergent fathers who are tired of "one-size-fits-all" parenting advice. Join us every Tuesday for honest conversations on ADHD parenting, marriage, and surviving the chaos.
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When did everyone start acting like they’re living inside a TikTok feed? On this Dad Blast, we’re calling out one of our biggest social pet peeves: people who perform unprompted in public.
From random strangers belting out songs in the grocery store aisle to people forcing uncomfortable comedy bits into normal conversations, we break down why "Main Character Syndrome" makes everyone around them want to crawl out of their skin.
Then, we dive into a much-needed conversation about the overwhelming relief of stepping away from social media. We discuss how being hyper-connected distorts normal human interaction, warps our expectations of everyday conversations, and how logging off brings back genuine peace.
In this episode:
Public Performance Gripe: Why unprompted singing and forced bits ruin the vibe.
The "Main Character" Trap: How social media ruined basic situational awareness.
The Social Media Exit: The massive mental relief of logging off.
Restoring Real Connection: Relearning how to have normal, low-pressure conversations.
NEW TO THE DAD BLAST?The Dad Blast is our unfiltered, high-energy companion to The Dad Voice Podcast. It’s built for the dads who have 47 browser tabs open and a brain that never stops. No structure, no rules, just Dad Voice.
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When the house is in total chaos, how do you actually turn your brain off? In this episode of The Dad Voice, we’re breaking down the science and reality of how ADHD dads wind down, recharge, and recover from overstimulation.
We dive into the big divide: Passive Relaxers vs. Active Relaxers. Why do some dads need to sit on the couch and do a whole lot of nothing, while others need to hit the gym, go to a bar, or jump into a high-energy hobby just to feel normal again? We talk about shedding the guilt around how you take your breaks and how to communicate your recharge needs to your partner without starting a war.
In this episode:
The Sensory Overload Trap: Why traditional "relaxation" (like sitting in a quiet room) can make ADHD anxiety worse.
Passive Relaxers: The art of guilt-free zoning out and rotting on the couch.
Active Relaxers: Why working out, socializing, or hyper-fixating is actually a form of rest for high-dopamine brains.
Balancing the House: How to get the recharge time you need without leaving your partner stranded with the kids.
ABOUT THE DAD VOICE PODCAST:You can't spell ADHD without DAD. We’re here to build a community for neurodivergent fathers who are tired of "one-size-fits-all" parenting advice. Join us every Tuesday for honest conversations on ADHD parenting, marriage, and surviving the chaos.
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Is comedy dying, or was the White House Correspondents' Dinner just that painful? Today on The Dad Voice, we’re recapping the latest Dad Blast and cutting straight through the noise.
We open by picking apart the total comedic shortcomings at the Correspondents' Dinner, what happened to the comedy, and why is political humor so painful to watch lately? Then, we break down the latest massive headlines surrounding LeBron James and his move  to Philly.
Next, we take a trip down memory lane to talk about the absolute peak of Saturday Night Live—discussing the stars of our generation's SNL cast (the Will Ferrell, Tina Fey, Seth Meyers, or Bill Hader eras) and why modern sketch comedy just doesn't hit the same way. We also give a massive shoutout to the lit-RPG phenomenon Dungeon Crawler Carl and why it’s the ultimate hyper-fixation read for any dad into gaming and sci-fi.
Finally, we wrap up with a Dad Gripe that happens in almost every kitchen in America: Nobody knows how to properly load a dishwasher. We're calling out the people who place bowls flat side up, block the spray arms, and treat the bottom rack like a free-for-all.
In this episode:
Correspondents' Dinner: Why the comedy bombed.
LeBron's Big Move: Breaking down the latest NBA headlines.
SNL Nostalgia: Who belongs on the Mount Rushmore of our generation's cast?
Dungeon Crawler Carl: Why this book series is taking over dad-brains everywhere.
Dad Gripe of the Week: The exact, correct science of dishwasher loading.👾Use Code: Dadblast for 20% off at Dubby.gg 👾
 
 
NEW TO THE DAD BLAST?The Dad Blast is our unfiltered, high-energy companion to The Dad Voice Podcast. It’s built for the dads who have 47 browser tabs open and a brain that never stops. No structure, no rules, just Dad Voice.
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