The Dadass Podcast

Fatherhood doesn’t come with a playbook—but it should come with community. Shaun and Matt break down why they’re bringing Father’s Eve to Columbus, the partners helping make it happen and what they hope dads walk away with. From connection to purpose, they explore why creating space for dads matters more than we think.They also dig into the idea of a “perfect” Father’s Day—and why it’s probably less about doing more and more about being present.

Everyone tells us to be present. At home. At work. Everywhere. A reflection on how presence became pressure, why guilt shows up so easily and what it might mean to return instead of perform.

Matt shares lessons (and laughs) from coaching Tuckerman’s 5–6 year old Coach Pitch team, the Yetis—where chaos is guaranteed and victories look different every week. Shaun brings perspective on how the words we use as parents and coaches shape how kids experience sports, pressure and confidence. A thoughtful look at how showing up the right way matters more than the final score.

A simple night at the movies became a quiet reminder of how big small moments still feel for kids. A reflection on time, perspective and noticing what’s right in front of us before it becomes a memory.

Careers rarely move in straight lines and that’s not a problem. Shaun and Matt talk about how work influenced the break, why career paths often go sideways and why that can be exactly what growth looks like. They unpack pressure, pivots, redefining success and what it means to parent the future workforce in a world where the old playbooks don’t always fit.

Just a Thought is a short reflection series created for the moments that usually pass us by. In this first episode, Matt shares why this space exists. Not because he has answers, but because he doesn’t. This isn’t advice. It isn’t fixing anything. It’s a pause. A reflection. Something to sit with before you lose it.

After a longer‑than‑expected hiatus, the award‑winning podcast you didn’t ask to come back is officially back—welcome to Our Comeback Era. Matt and Shaun talk candidly about prioritizing life over content, what they’ve been up to while the mics were off and what this next era of the podcast looks like. Same honest conversations, better perspective and a clearer sense of purpose.

New York Times bestselling author Charles Bock talks about his upcoming book release of "I will Do Better: A Father's Memoir of Heartbreak, Parenting, and Love." He shares his story and the remarkable journey of a defiant and wounded father-daughter duo and their personal growth, all in the name of love. Look for the book out October 1, 2024.

Matt from Leisure Club joins the guys to talk about the three ways you can celebrate Father Eve with us on Saturday, June 15. Let’s toast fatherhood and enjoy some golf, dad comedy, pizza and more. Pour a Garage Beer and enjoy then register on our event page (https://www.leisureclub.co/events/fathers-eve-golf-outing-dad-bash-24).

The boys sit down with Derek Longmeier, executive director, Problem Gambling Network of Ohio to discuss the connections between gambling and video games.