Alex invites a regular on the show, Jamie Sweetland, to talk about what Disney does right for families visiting their theme parks and consuming their content. They also talk about how their daughters have loved movies from Moana to Alice in Wonderland.
Alex’s old friend and coworker, Matt Shaver, joins the show to talk about how he and his wife’s unexpected addition to their family was one of the best things to ever happen to him.
Alex invites another fellow podcast listener to the show to share his perspective on fatherhood. Josh is a stay at home father with experience as a Martial Arts Instructor. He shares some important thoughts around the importance of self-defense and discipline as you raise a child.
Brian, a fellow podcast enthusiast, joined Alex to talk about how important hard work and setting a great example is for your kids; especially when you have four boys. Brian also shares some personal struggles he’s experienced and how he has overcome them with a tremendous focus on what is important: being a caregiver for his family.
Alex invites a fellow lover of podcasts and geek, Brandon Matthews, aka “Old Man Franks”, to talk about his experience with fatherhood. From terrible twos, to video games, to reuniting with his father, Brandon makes a strong case as to why he is a great father; he has a wonderful wife at his side to help him!
Alex invites returning guest, Omer Aru, of Escape Room Herndon, to share the latest on his boys. Video games are pretty popular in his house and he shares what methods he uses to promote a positive gaming atmosphere in his home. We also pay homage to Omer’s father, who passed away earier this year.
Alex’s friend and fellow gamer, Don, joins the show to share his unique perspective and experience with fatherhood. He also shares the impact that a popular video game had on his journey to meeting his wife and step-daughter.
Alex welcomes his friend, Tim, back to give the latest news on his stepson, Willy, and share the exciting news that he and his fiance are engaged. They talk geek culture, the impact this marriage will have on his fiance’s son, and his methods of holding video games hostage to see positive results in schoolwork.
Fellow geek and gamer, Allen Brasch, joins Alex to discuss balancing your passions with being a father. They also share some of the geeky things they look forward to sharing with their kids.