Alex speaks with a former co-worker of his who has experience as a foster parent. He talks about the highs and lows of this experience. He also shares how being a foster parent could bring so much joy and change a child’s life.
Alex sits down with his father-in-law, Col Doug Yurovich, PhD USMC (Ret), to talk about his experience as a father that was active duty military most of his life. He shares insights into the challenges that he faced and his story of becoming a pilot in the Marine Corps. He recounts an ejection that almost cost him his life, the toll that military life takes on a family, and what that sacrifice is like in service of his country.
Alex is back with fellow contestant and teammate from Americas Next Top Podcaster, Joe Houde, who talks about how he approaches fatherhood. Joe is an entrepreneur with tremendous leadership experience that he imparts on his two children. He and Alex talk about what it means to set the right example for your kids and how to be kind, gracious, and grateful.
Alex shares his team’s latest submission on the competition he’s a part of, America’s Next Top Podcaster, where he tells the story of how he overcame his the grief he experienced when he grandfather, Frank, passed away.
Alex has an old friend of his, Brandon Flanigin, join the show to talk about leaving his life brewing beer to becoming a stay at home dad due to his youngest son’s illness. Brandon shares some of the ways he’s been able to successfully make the transition to being a stay at home dad as well as how to overcome some of the anxiety of having a newborn with a rare disease.
Happy New Year! Alex is back to share his brother-in-law’s story of fatherhood. Ken talks about how some of the men in his life have influenced his hard work and ethics towards being a provider to his family. They also talk about what it’s like for Ken as he and his wife, Katie (Alex’s sister), are expecting their second child.
Alex joins Deanna’s cousin, Brian, live in Massachusetts to talk about fatherhood. His daughter, Leigh, is just a few months younger than Alex’s daughter, Aria. The two reminisce about what it was like for Brian to grow up in a military household and how he is carving his own path in life; all while taking some lessons from others before him on ways to approach fatherhood and values to instill in his daughter.
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.
Alex invites his cousin, Chris, to join the show, whose daughter is close to Alex’s daughter’s age. They reminisce about growing up, how you should slow down every once in a while, and pay homage to those who have left before us and the impact they’ve made on the way they raise their children.