Alex has cartoonist, illustrator, and podcaster, Scott Johnson on the show to talk about fatherhood. Scott brings wonderful wisdom on how to be a supportive father to children who are interested in pursuing art or creative ventures; similar to the support his own late father showed him, which inspired him to become a full time podcaster and cartoonist. Scott shares his journey from becoming a father to now being a grandfather to his new grandson.
Episodes about Geeky Dads
TDC 68: Let Them Be Kids – Dan Patriss’ Story (GeekJockBlog)
Dan Patriss (GeekJockBlog) joins Alex to talk about fatherhood! He brings a really fun story about how he met his wife, how they face their daughter’s diagnosis of Turner Syndrome, and how he promotes a healthy balance of work and play when it comes to his son’s enjoyment of hockey. The guys also talk about great board games to play with younger kids.
TDC 67: A Necessary Mess – Hammond Chamberlain’s Story
Alex is joined by podcaster, producer, and music enthusiast, Hammond Chamberlain. Hammond shares the struggles he faced when he was a new father and how he managed to find his ability to manage time well between fatherhood and his work.
TDC 55: From Bachelor to Stepfather – Geoff Blough’s Story
Alex is back with an old friend of his, Geoff Blough, who shares what it was like to go from bachelor to getting married and having 2 stepsons. He and Alex talk about some of the struggles of that dynamic and how, at the end of the day, it’s all worth it.
TDC 52: Actual Disney Magic (ft. Jamie Sweetland)
Alex invites Jamie Sweetland back to recount their recent trips to Disney World. Alex shares some of the highlights of watching his daughter experience Disney for the first time.
TDC 48: Technology and Kids – Keith Brown’s Story
How much time your kid spends with technology is always a touchy topic with some parents, but Keith and Alex have a great discussion about how you can use technology responsibly to educate your kids while still embracing more conventional forms of education and entertainment like reading.
TDC 47: Time Management – Jim Thatcher’s Story
Alex invites a fellow member of The Tadpool to join in on the conversation around fatherhood. Jim shares his experience on how to manage time with 3 kids, a crazy work schedule, and ensuring you’re there to experience the best of your kids’ lives.
TDC 46: Strength and Perseverance (ft. Andy Edelheit)
Alex invites Andy to join him again on The Dad Chronicle. Andy shares news about the latest addition to his family: his daughter, Ava. We also get an update on how his son, Josh, is taking to his new little sister. Andy also shares some of the complications he and his wife faced during Ava’s birth and the strength his wife showed, and continues to show, in the face of tremendous challenges.
TDC 43: Responsible Gaming (Round Table Discussion ft. Don Miller and Tim Wilson of Joystick and Mouse)
Alex invites his co-hosts of Joystick and Mouse to participate in a new concept: The Dad Round Table. This is an opportunity for dads to get together and talk about a specific topic. What better topic to talk about with Don and Tim than video games? The 3 discuss what it means to be a responsible parent who games with their children and how raise responsible gamers.