Balancing Dads

Mike McQuaid and Paul Campbell

A podcast that assumes it’s normal for working dads to be present in their kids’ lives. We speak to fathers about their work-life balance and what works (and doesn’t) with their kids. Hosted by Paul Campbell and Mike McQuaid.

13 Episodes

Paul and Mike - Sibling Viralry
7/22/2020
Podcast: Balancing Dads Paul and Mike talk coronavirus, working through it, racism and sibling fights.VitoBeing an Antiracist by Kim CraytonMike on TwitterPaul on Twitter
Derek Sivers - OxFord Focus
4/8/2020
Podcast: Balancing Dads Paul and Mike talk to Derek Sivers (founder of CD Baby and HostBaby) about outside play, computer games, focus, happiness, John Lennon's parenting and singing.Derek's websiteDragonbox Math AppsSteven Universe on WikipediaMike on TwitterPaul on Twitter
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Paul and Mike talk Coronavirus
3/18/2020
Podcast: Balancing Dads A between-season, random episode: Paul and Mike talk Coronavirus, being stuck at home and how it could change the way we work.Coronavirus updates - BBC NewsHow to Work From Home With Kids - WirecutterBest Educational Apps and Learning Games for Kids - WirecutterMike on TwitterPaul on Twitter
Tom Preston-Werner - Medisins of the Father
2/19/2020
Podcast: Balancing Dads Paul and Mike talk to Tom Preston-Werner (cofounder of Chatterbug and GitHub) about giving your kids medicine, parental leave, screen time, flexible working and avoiding meltdowns.This is the last episode of Season 1; we're going to have a wee break, get some feedback, find some more guests and then we'll be back with Season 2. See you soon!Tom on TwitterTom's websiteMike on TwitterPaul on Twitter
Paul and Mike - Axel Rosmeo and Juliat
1/30/2020
Podcast: Balancing Dads No guest this time (we will have one next time)!Paul and Mike talk Dinotrux, dogs singing pirate metal, brushing teeth, meeting other parents and Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's latest book (and Axel's website).Dinotrux on WikipediaNo Grave But The Sea (pirate metal with "dogs singing") on WikipediaThe Smeds and the Smoos on AmazonCars Electric ToothbrushAxel Scheffler's websiteMike on TwitterPaul on Twitter
Luke Hefson - Travel Advice from a Prodad Manager
1/8/2020
Podcast: Balancing Dads This time Mike and Paul get advice from with Luke Hefson: Shoreham-based product manager at GitHub about traveling with kids and everyone talks about their New Year's Eves.Luke on TwitterMike on TwitterPaul on Twitter
Alex Lang and Thilo Utke - Paternity Leave(ing Work at 5:30)
12/6/2019
Podcast: Balancing Dads This time Mike and Paul are speaking with Alex Lang and Thilo Utke: Berlin-based founders of Cobot about paternity leave, baby groups, having kids while running a startup, memories and language.Author of "Cribsheet", Emily Oster (Wikipedia)Cobot on TwitterCobot's homepageMike on TwitterPaul on Twitter
Paul and Mike - Sick Child(r|m)en
11/28/2019
Podcast: Balancing Dads No guest this time (we expect one next time)! Mike and Paul talk sick kids, balancing them with work, screen time, Scottish, English and Irish healthcare for kids and anticipate schools.Mike on TwitterPaul on Twitter
Paul and Mike - Halloween(ers)
11/10/2019
Podcast: Balancing Dads No guest this time! Mike and Paul talk Halloween, Christmas, lying to your children, advertising, toys, teenagers and threenagers.Mike on TwitterPaul on Twitter
Jame McCrae - Infectious Dadsease Dadctor
10/26/2019
Podcast: Balancing Dads This time Mike and Paul are speaking with Jame McCrae: Edinburgh-based infectious disease doctor, father of one and Mike's next-door neighbour about doctors dating doctors, children sleeping, their toys and Julia Donaldson's (great) children's books.Sophie the Giraffe (Wikipedia)Julia Donaldson's works (Wikipedia)Jame has "no internet presence and no plans to get one"Mike on TwitterPaul on TwitterSorry about the sound quality of this one; we're still trying to find the best way to record multiple guests.

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Balancing Dads

Mike McQuaid and Paul Campbell

13 Episodes

Paul and Mike - Sibling Viralry

Derek Sivers - OxFord Focus

Paul and Mike talk Coronavirus

Tom Preston-Werner - Medisins of the Father

Paul and Mike - Axel Rosmeo and Juliat

Luke Hefson - Travel Advice from a Prodad Manager

Alex Lang and Thilo Utke - Paternity Leave(ing Work at 5:30)

Paul and Mike - Sick Child(r|m)en

Paul and Mike - Halloween(ers)

Jame McCrae - Infectious Dadsease Dadctor