Attempting Fatherhood

Hey Attempters. Make sure to follow us on IG and head to the website for more! Josh Thomas was my guest and he’s awesome. I actually was following him b/f we were even introduced. He started this cool dad apparel company called WASHED DADS (We Are Super Heroes Every Day) with a group of his friends who quote, “share the mission of reclaiming the narrative of Black fatherhood and poignantly countering stereotypes that depict absent Black fathers.” Love that. But he’s not some guy who quit their job and is now rolling in cash. He is however a big man at Amazon. In fact, he’s now the highest-ranking Black operator among the company’s thousands of Global Specialty Fulfillment employees. He’s a regional director for nine of Amazon’s faster-than-same-day fulfillment centers. This guy is busy but not too busy to chat with me! We talk about being a dad and busy businessman, how he was raised by his father and sometimes homeless, and why letting his daughter ride her bike to Target (like he did when he was a kid) had his wife questioning his sanity! Follow WASHED dads on IG Follow us on IG Follow Bradley on IG

Hey Attempters! Summer is over. Kids are back in school. Your sliver of sanity will now return. Football is back. Cooler temps. Less bugs. Man, I love Fall. This week we have Chris Meyer. He's an author, screenwriter, lawyer, business creator of an online fitness program called Fun And Moving, owner of a funeral home...and father of three boys. Chris talks about how his life changed by coaching his son through basketball for nine years! He talks about the future of sports (NIL?!) and also how important a mentor was in his life and what motivates him to be a great father! Make sure to check out Chris' Amazon page for all his books and follow us on IG for more dad content! Follow Chris Meyer Follow Bradley Hasemeyer Follow Attempting Fatherhood

Hey Attempters! Happy Father's Day and how is your summer? We've been road tripping so follow along on my social and make sure to be following the show on IG as well! This week we have Ro Parrish in the house. You know him if you watch NBA basketball. He’s all over the place chatting with Barkley and Shaq, hosting all type of shows related to the game on all the different Turner networks like TNT and TBS and recently has added actor to his resume with a show on BET called Games People Play. We met when he was thinking of auditioning for The List–that was a pop culture show I was hosting in Phoenix back in 2014-2017 and we just stayed in touch. Each of the dads I have on my show have a unique background and situation in their attempting of fatherhood and Ro is no different. He has a daughter named Jordan who is 8, and is not married. Also Jordan lives in TX but Ro is in ATL so he talks about raising a daughter in a long-distance type of way so we get into all that and it's a really fun chat with a great dad. Follow Ro Parrish Follow Bradley Hasemeyer Follow Attempting Fatherhood

This week Attempting Fatherhood is Curt Storing from Dad Work. This guy I’ve termed the “professional dad.” He went from being on the brink of suicide b/c he thought his family was better off without him, to leading workshops, being a speaker and just helping other dads be better. He has some amazing advice and it’s all from personal experience. Thankfully, Curt isn't one of those self-help gurus who are 26, single and standing in front of a Lamborghini telling you how to be a better man. We talk about anger management and how he’s trying his best, just like you and me. Really honest and empowering chat with great stories and lots of takeaways! Happy almost summer! What a great time to sub to the show so on your roadtrips, cutting the grass or going for a treadmill run you can grab some fatherhood encouragement as well! Links: Follow Dad Work on their website for more info Follow Attempting Fatherhood on Instagram Follow Attempting Fatherhood on YouTube Follow Bradley on Instagram

This week, Attempting Fatherhood is Townsend Russell, creator of 100% Dad. Their whole mission is to bring wisdom and encouragement to dads all across the world. I found him on IG and noticed right away they are a different type of dad account. They don’t’ really do memes and dad jokes, etc. they really focus on practical advice and thoughts to get you…well, thinking. It’s a little bite-size post you can think about and I love that. We talk about how Townsend started the brand, why he picked the name (spoiler…not his first choice) and about his dad who left when Townsend was 3 weeks old and how he found the positive aspects to his father that he really wants to pass on. Links: Follow 100% Dad on Instagram Follow our show on Instagram Follow our show on YouTube Follow Bradley on Instagram

This week, attempting fatherhood is Ray Stoney! I met Ray when he and his family were just hanging out here in my neighborhood. We live south of GA and there is a cool community here with restaurants and stuff and he was eating icecream. We just struck up conversation when our kids starting playing together–you know how that goes. He’s theeee chillest ice pop in the freezer. He’s an actor who tends to play law enforcement officer, detective, etc. from 9-1-1 Lonestar to voicing a role on Rami Malek’s podcast thriller to so many other shows, you’d be like “I know that guy” when you see him and remember…you can b/c the show now has a YT presence. The timing was interesting for this interview b/c he had lost his father a few months prior and also his third child was born. Follow Ray on Instagram Follow his kids on YouTube Follow our show on Instagram Follow our show on YouTube

This week Attempting Fatherhood is Nick Runyon. He's a former pilot, turned founder of The Archibald Project, an orphan and adoption advocacy group that focuses on the media side of information, creating stories, videos, etc. which help bring awareness to adoption and the orphan crisis. When we were thinking of adoption, we watched one of their mini-docs which profiled a birth mom and adoptive family at the hospital over a 48-hour period and it was profound. We talked about how "brutal" he and his wife's infertility was, how hard it can be when you are placed with three kids who don't speak your language, and the universal truth of struggling to get our kids to sleep! Follow Archibald Project for more. And the account I reference in the opening is Big Little Feelings. Of course you can be following us on Instagram and NOW NOW NOW on YouTube as well. Yes, these fathers have agreed to have their beautifully tired dad faces showing while talking about life. These un-cut, un-edited videos are a great way to reach even more fathers and spread the love. Make sure you are subscribing to our social accounts and this podcast here and more importantly, take a second and SHARE THE SHOW. That's the only way we grow this and keep reaching more dads. Thank you for your support and get ready for a great new season of Attempting Fatherhood!

Welcome to Attempting Fatherhood! This is the podcast for all us dads out there just trying to do the best job we can. Each week, Emmy-Award winning host Bradley Hasemeyer chats with successful men from various backgrounds who know that resumes don't matter when it comes to changing diapers or dealing with an unruly teen. Kicking off Season 4 is all about expectations--just like parenting--and brings some of the best interviews yet. From actors to CEOs to IG dads, we cut through the crap to talk dad fails AND successes all in hopes of being encouraged and taking away some Dadvice. Of course you can be following us on Instagram and NOW NOW NOW on YouTube as well. Yes, these fathers have agreed to have their beautifully tired dad faces showing while talking about life. These un-cut, un-edited videos are a great way to reach even more fathers and spread the love. Make sure you are subscribing to our social accounts and this podcast here and more importantly, take a second and SHARE THE SHOW. That's the only way we grow this and keep reaching more dads. Thank you for your support and get ready for a great new season of Attempting Fatherhood!

Hey Attempters, welcome to the show. It's been a fantastic season with eight wise and hilarious dads, time to reflect back on what I'm learning and hopefully, encourage you as well. As is tradition at the end of each season, I spend an episode reflecting back on what I am learning as a dad, struggling with and how I'm growing. This season was full of interesting dads who brought alot to the table BUT there were some common themes and I've taken them to heart as I look into my own Attempting Fatherhood. 1: I need to make time for myself 2: I have to keep being who I am/what makes me, Bradley. 3: What are my family goals? Make sure you are following us on IG, sharing the show and getting 15% off all your grooming needs at with code "BYRDAF" at ByrdHair.com. Share the show and help dads like yourself who are also Attempting Fatherhood!

Coming up on the end of Season 3 and what a great season. From the founder of The Dad to a guy who used to be an Alaskan tour guide to a dad who was told he'd never have kids, it's been a season full of different voices and perspectives on everything from how to love your wife to how much Roblox is too much! Make sure you are following us on IG, sharing the show and getting 15% off all your grooming needs at with code "BYRDAF" at ByrdHair.com. Share the show and help dads like yourself who are also Attempting Fatherhood!

Hey guys! Thanks to all you Attempters out there doing your best to love your family, especially this holiday season. Make sure to be following us on IG at Attempting Fatherhood, and grab a last minute stocking stuffer from BYRD for 15% off with code "BYRDAF"!! This week Attempting Fatherhood is Peter Goodwin. He was a sheep-herding missionary, Alaskan wilderness guide and most recently started Groove Life, making silicon wedding bands popular with athletes, hunters and anyone who doesn't want their ring to rip off their finger in an accident. BUT with 4 kids in 5 years, his greatest venture has become leading his family. We talk about how his dad has influenced his own fathering and what one thing he wants to do differently with his own family. Also check out Groove Life on social to see all their offerings. Follow the show: Apple Spotify Website

Craig Lucie left his Emmy-Award winning news desk job to be around his kids more, start his own company and write a children's book! We talk about moving to from the ATL to AK so his wife could get birth through a very complicated pregnancy, the "sandwich generation" (nothing to do with food) and inspiration for his book. Thanks for sharing the show and listening! We are at nearly 400 Attempters on IG so make sure you join in the mix and keep passing it on to other dads who need a good laugh and to feel not so alone in our struggles, wins and insanity! Get 15% off at ByrdHair.com with THIS CODE because let's be honest...we ALL need a little help! Follow us on instagram Follow Bradley Website Apple Spotify

Joe Peters and his social media maven wife, Kate from Wit And Delight, didn't want kids at first, then they had two within 17 months of each other which had Joe eying the emergency exit on the plane. Thankfully, he stuck around and talks about work/life balance between all-hands dad ("I'm a dad first") and the marketing director for Vasque Footwear (a division of Red Wing). He talks about how alot of the families he met had boring parents and he and Kate didn't want that life. One day they met a "really cool couple" that had kids too and they realized it can be done. We get into how his dad was really busy but now is very hands on with Joe's son and that possible tension, how important it is for fathers to keep doing what makes us unique and lastly his Dadvice for keeping sane. Thanks for sharing the show and listening! We are at nearly 400 Attempters on IG so make sure you join in the mix and keep passing it on to other dads who need a good laugh and to feel not so alone in our struggles, wins and insanity! Get 15% off at ByrdHair.com with THIS CODE because let's be honest...we ALL need a little help! Follow us on instagram Follow Bradley Website Apple Spotify

He beat cancer, started a family, started a business and just wants you to chill out. Drew Clark is AF. After having beating childhood cancer, California Cowboy CEO Drew Clark was told he would never be able to have children. His wife knew this when were married and they began thinking about adoption. Then one day he decided to get tested again and BOOM...he was, in fact, able to be a baby maker. He talks about the shock to his wife, himself and someone even more surprised than both of them! He also talks about how starting a business is much like starting a family: tough, rewarding, hard to not compare to others, unsure if you can really pull it off, etc. Drew's company California Cowboy was built around the idea of making clothes for the "after", i.e. after your hard workout, ski session, etc. The clothes feature elements like a beer pocket, conversation cards and a loop for your sunglasses. He sent me their new PCH Hoodie (I LOVE this hoodie) and Kiersten their new Wagyu fleece which is super soft thanks to the bamboo spandex material. So I can attest if you are looking for comfortable, well-designed and thought out apparel, check them out. Thanks for listening to the show. Make sure to follow the show on Instagram as we are nearing 400 Fathers!! Also share the show, email a link or tell a friend. Get 15% off at ByrdHair.com with THIS CODE because let's be honest...we ALL need a little help! Follow us on instagram Follow Bradley Website Apple Spotify

Roger Strong went from the Architecture/Engineering world to being a stay at home dad 10 years ago and has created Real Tough Dad as an outlet for his struggles and successes. He has the eyes and ears of more than 67K parents and people who love to find community with his hilarious memes. We talk about what he learned from his dad about how to be a parent, some funny moments of people assuming he was "babysitting" the kids when in public and what advice he would give to all dads out there. Thanks for listening to the show. Make sure to follow the show on Instagram as we are nearing 400 Fathers!! Also share the show, email a link or tell a friend. Get 15% off at ByrdHair.com with THIS CODE because let's be honest...we ALL need a little help! Follow us on instagram Follow Bradley Website Apple Spotify

Ezekiel Wheeler is a car-design student turned journalist, turned ad exec turned CEO of Auto Conduct turned Father. This week, he's Attempting Fatherhood and filling me on how he balances running a company and being a dad, things he's changing in terms of how he dads vs. how he was parented and his #dadvice for all us Fathers just trying our best. Follow Auto Conduct on IG!! Make sure to follow the show on Instagram as we just passed 300 Fathers!! Also share the show, email a link or tell a friend. Get 15% off at ByrdHair.com with THIS CODE because let's be honest...we ALL need a little help! Follow us on instagram Follow Bradley Website Apple Spotify

Dads That Cook has more than 500K followers, 250 videos and one man (and his better half) behind it all, Jason Glover. One day Jason realized there were other dads just as passionate about cooking as he was, while also realizing (other than the grill) many men are intimidated by the kitchen so he set out to change that. From recipes to tutorials to selling shirts and big-ass knives, Dads That Cook is filling the bellies of men and making them better dads. Personally, I'm the home chef approximately six nights a week (not to mention breakfast) and felt like having another Father chef on the show would be great! Jason talks about his love of cooking, how his family wasn't super affectionate and how both of those things are what motivated him to bring his son into the kitchen to teach, bond and love him through food. Follow them on IG or visit their website for more info! Make sure to follow the show on Instagram as we just passed 300 Fathers!! Also share the show, email a link or tell a friend. Get 15% off at ByrdHair.com with THIS CODE because let's be honest...we ALL need a little help! Follow us on instagram Follow Bradley Website Apple Spotify

Welcome to Season 3 and what a way to kick things off! Gotta lead with thanks. You are the reason this podcast exists so thanks for the support and, hopefully, this supports you! With around 15 million dads (that's slightly less than every single person in NYC) connected to TheDad.com and their various social platforms, Joel Willis--Editor In Chief and founder--has alot of opportunity to connect with fathers and doesn't take that responsibility lightly. After working as an engineer at GE for a long time, he wanted to change things up and pursue his passion Attempting Fatherhood and clearly, it's working out! We talk about the site and how gaming has become a major part of how they connect with dad readers and how those dads are using gaming to spend more time with their kids. Make sure to follow the show in IG (just passed 300 Fathers!!), share the show, email a link or tell a friend. Get 15% off at ByrdHair.com with THIS CODE because let's be honest...we ALL need a little help! Follow us on instagram Follow Bradley Website Apple Spotify

It's been nearly nine weeks since the start of Season 2...wayyyy back to June 29th. So I take a few minutes to reflect on what I have personally learned after having these insightful, hilarious and vulnerable eight interviews about Fatherhood. I talk about my Attempting, Confessing and Motivating and I think, as a Father, you'll know exactly what I mean with each of these aspects to my own parenting. Make sure to share the show, email a link or tell a friend. Get 15% off at ByrdHair.com with THIS CODE Follow us on instagram Follow Bradley Website Apple Spotify

Here it is, the Mike Tyson of podcast episodes: short but very very powerful. Season 2 is coming to a close and one of my favorite episodes is our clip show. It's the compilation of all the best snippets from my Fathers this season. If you only listen to one episode this season, make it this one...then go back and listen to these dads in full. Get 15% off at ByrdHair.com with THIS CODE Follow us on instagram Follow Bradley Website Apple Spotify