• The Rise of Dad Gang With Bart Szaniewski
    Aug 13 2024

    Welcome to this week's episode of Dad and Company!

    In this episode, Dylan and Jacob are talking with special guest Bart Szaniewski about:

    • Creating a space for authentic conversations about fatherhood beyond stereotypes and dad jokes
    • The origin story of Dad Gang, from a supportive text thread to a thriving community brand
    • Balancing entrepreneurship and fatherhood, including overcoming unexpected challenges
    • How Dad Gang is empowering dads to connect both online and in real life
    • And much more!

    Learn more about Dad Gang:
    Dad Gang Website
    Dad Gang Instagram

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    36 mins
  • Cultivating Creativity and Community With Chris Loos
    Aug 7 2024

    Welcome to this week's episode of Dad and Company!

    In this episode, Dylan and Jacob are talking with special guest Chris Loos about:

    • The evolution of media from college radio to Instagram, and how to stay relevant in the digital age
    • Empowering youth through creative programs and community media centers
    • Balancing entrepreneurship with intentional parenting
    • Navigating the challenges of raising kids in a social media-driven world
    • And much more!

    Learn more about Chris Loos:

    Website: https://www.chrisloosmedia.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisloosmedia/

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    50 mins
  • Fatherhood, Friendship, and Finding Balance
    Jul 30 2024

    Welcome to this week's episode of Dad and Company!

    In this episode, Jacob and Dylan are talking about:

    • The rising costs and business side of youth sports leagues.
    • The challenges of making friends as an adult dad and finding shared activities.
    • Navigating the complexities of dating as a single parent with kids.
    • The delicate balance of introducing new partners to children after divorce.
    • How loneliness affects dads and strategies for social connection.
    • And much more!

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    47 mins
  • Growing Through Grief as a Dad
    Jul 16 2024

    In this episode, we're talking about:

    • Dealing with the loss of a parent at a young age and its impact on fatherhood.
    • Navigating emotional challenges as a kid and how it shapes us as adults.
    • Cultural differences in dealing with death and loss.
    • The complexities of blended families and dating as a single dad.
    • And much more!

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    Learn more about Jacob Espinoza by clicking here.

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    44 mins
  • Welcome to Dad and Company
    Jul 12 2024

    Welcome to the premiere episode of Dad and Company!

    In this episode, we're talking about:

    • Why we started this podcast and what listeners can expect.
    • The challenges of balancing fun and discipline as a dad.
    • How different generations of fathers approach parenting.
    • The importance of routines and flexibility in family life.
    • Funny stories about forgotten shoes and impromptu shopping trips.
    • And more!

    Click here to learn more about Dylan Schmidt
    Click here to learn more about Jacob Espinoza

    Click here to learn more about Dylan Schmidt

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    40 mins