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My name's Matsen and I'm a dad to a 2 year old daughter and soon to be second daughter. CoolDadCollective is a place for real, relatable stories and experiences around fatherhood to so you know that you are not alone. None of us really know what we're doing but we're all just trying to our best. Join the community for weekly episodes around the different aspects of fatherhood and becoming a dad! Join the community of socials!Instagram: @cooldadcollective_Tiktok: @cooldadcollectiveIf you're really enjoying the podcast swing it a rating and review where ever your listening or share the link with another dad!

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United States

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My name's Matsen and I'm a dad to a 2 year old daughter and soon to be second daughter. CoolDadCollective is a place for real, relatable stories and experiences around fatherhood to so you know that you are not alone. None of us really know what we're doing but we're all just trying to our best. Join the community for weekly episodes around the different aspects of fatherhood and becoming a dad! Join the community of socials!Instagram: @cooldadcollective_Tiktok: @cooldadcollectiveIf you're really enjoying the podcast swing it a rating and review where ever your listening or share the link with another dad!

Language:

English


Episodes
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#40. Dad Hacks That Aren't Dad Hacks

5/21/2024
In this episode of the podcast I run through some events from the week as well as some dad hacks that are pretty much day to day hacks that make parent life easier. Take care of yourselves dads! COOLDAD MERCH IS LIVE! HOODIES, SHIRTS, HATS: www.cooldadco.com CoolDadCollective is a place for real, relatable stories and experiences around fatherhood to so you know that you are not alone. None of us really know what we're doing but we're all just trying to our best. Join the community for weekly episodes around the different aspects of fatherhood and becoming a dad! Join the CoolDadCollective Cool Dads on facebook now! https://www.facebook.com/groups/904683901198809/ Got a question about fatherhood? Send it in! Join the community of socials! Instagram: @cooldadcollective_ Tiktok: @cooldadcollective Contact: cooldadcollective@hotmail.com If you're really enjoying the podcast swing it a rating and review where ever your listening or share the link with another dad!

Duration:00:22:24

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#39. The Third Space Of Fatherhood

5/13/2024
In this episode of the podcast I chat about the importance of the Third Space and trying to keep your head as a dad through tantrums, late nights and any other unexpected events! Fatherhood is a tough gig, take care of yourself! COOLDAD MERCH IS LIVE! HOODIES, SHIRTS, HATS: www.cooldadco.com CoolDadCollective is a place for real, relatable stories and experiences around fatherhood to so you know that you are not alone. None of us really know what we're doing but we're all just trying to our best. Join the community for weekly episodes around the different aspects of fatherhood and becoming a dad! Join the CoolDadCollective Cool Dads on facebook now! https://www.facebook.com/groups/904683901198809/ Got a question about fatherhood? Send it in! Join the community of socials! Instagram: @cooldadcollective_ Tiktok: @cooldadcollective Contact: cooldadcollective@hotmail.com If you're really enjoying the podcast swing it a rating and review where ever your listening or share the link with another dad!

Duration:00:26:52

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#38. New Dad Crash Course

4/22/2024
In this episode of the podcast I take a journey back to the early days of fatherhood for a bit of a New Dad Crash Course for those expecting dads! What to expect, things to avoid and just some little tips that helped me through the early days! CoolDadCollective is a place for real, relatable stories and experiences around fatherhood to so you know that you are not alone. None of us really know what we're doing but we're all just trying to our best. Join the community for weekly episodes around the different aspects of fatherhood and becoming a dad! Join the CoolDadCollective Cool Dads on facebook now! https://www.facebook.com/groups/904683901198809/ Got a question about fatherhood? Send it in! Join the community of socials! Instagram: @cooldadcollective_ Tiktok: @cooldadcollective Contact: cooldadcollective@hotmail.com If you're really enjoying the podcast swing it a rating and review where ever your listening or share the link with another dad!

Duration:00:21:34

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#37. The Attitude Era (Life With A Threenager)

4/15/2024
In this episode of the podcast I recap our Easter weekend, the girls birthdays and my new found life of a threenager dad (or the Attitude Era as I call it). CoolDadCollective is a place for real, relatable stories and experiences around fatherhood to so you know that you are not alone. None of us really know what we're doing but we're all just trying to our best. Join the community for weekly episodes around the different aspects of fatherhood and becoming a dad! Join the CoolDadCollective Cool Dads on facebook now! https://www.facebook.com/groups/904683901198809/ Got a question about fatherhood? Send it in! Join the community of socials! Instagram: @cooldadcollective_ Tiktok: @cooldadcollective Contact: cooldadcollective@hotmail.com If you're really enjoying the podcast swing it a rating and review where ever your listening or share the link with another dad!

Duration:00:22:47

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#36. Travelling With A Baby || Calin Jones

3/18/2024
This week I'm joined by new dad and long time friend Calin Jones. Calin has an 10 month old son and has just recently come back from a holiday as a family of three in Japan. We jump into some baby travel advice and hacks as well as how he managed to get his son through the 9 hour flight, that and so much more! If you're interested in Calin's photography go give him a follow on socials! @calinjones_ CoolDadCollective is a place for real, relatable stories and experiences around fatherhood to so you know that you are not alone. None of us really know what we're doing but we're all just trying to our best. Join the community for weekly episodes around the different aspects of fatherhood and becoming a dad! Got a question about fatherhood? Send it in! Join the community of socials! Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/904683901198809/ Instagram: @cooldadcollective_ Tiktok: @cooldadcollective Contact: cooldadcollective@hotmail.com If you're really enjoying the podcast swing it a rating and review where ever your listening or share the link with another dad!

Duration:01:19:19

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#35. Troy Jones (@fatherfigurecoach) || Cool Dad Catchups

2/28/2024
In this episode of the podcast I'm joined by TheFatherFigureCoach himself Troy Jones. Troy is a newly crowned stay at home dad who also is passionate in the fitness industry about keeping dads fit and healthy. Troy has a youtube show call Troy Tries involving himself completing workouts from various athletic disciplines (I'm a huge fan of the series). We chat about early dad life, balancing our health with being a parent and some strategies to help you get back into regular movement. Go over and follow @fatherfigurecoach on instagram to see more of Troy! Thank you to RIFF RAFF for sponsoring this weeks episode! Use code "COOLDAD15" for 15% off your first purchase! CoolDadCollective is a place for real, relatable stories and experiences around fatherhood to so you know that you are not alone. None of us really know what we're doing but we're all just trying to our best. Join the community for weekly episodes around the different aspects of fatherhood and becoming a dad! Got a question about fatherhood? Send it in! Join the community of socials! Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/904683901198809/ Instagram: @cooldadcollective_ Tiktok: @cooldadcollective Contact: cooldadcollective@hotmail.com If you're really enjoying the podcast swing it a rating and review where ever your listening or share the link with another dad!

Duration:00:59:50

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#34. The 75 DAD Challenge

2/12/2024
In this episode of the Cool Dad Collective podcast we jump into my new challenge "The 75DAD" and how you can also be apart of it as well as an absolute horror story about food from the local park. Thank you to RIFF RAFF for sponsoring this weeks episode! Use code "COOLDAD15" for 15% off your first purchase! CoolDadCollective is a place for real, relatable stories and experiences around fatherhood to so you know that you are not alone. None of us really know what we're doing but we're all just trying to our best. Join the community for weekly episodes around the different aspects of fatherhood and becoming a dad! Join the CoolDadCollective Cool Dads on facebook now! https://www.facebook.com/groups/904683901198809/ Got a question about fatherhood? Send it in! Join the community of socials! Instagram: @cooldadcollective_ Tiktok: @cooldadcollective Contact: cooldadcollective@hotmail.com If you're really enjoying the podcast swing it a rating and review where ever your listening or share the link with another dad!

Duration:00:19:35

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#33. You Get Better Everyday

1/29/2024
In this episode of the Cool Dad Collective podcast we just into my issues with sleep, the joys of the first few days of kindy and some fatherhood motivation to start your week. CoolDadCollective is a place for real, relatable stories and experiences around fatherhood to so you know that you are not alone. None of us really know what we're doing but we're all just trying to our best. Join the community for weekly episodes around the different aspects of fatherhood and becoming a dad! Got a question about fatherhood? Send it in! Join the community of socials! Instagram: @cooldadcollective_ Tiktok: @cooldadcollective Contact: cooldadcollective@hotmail.com If you're really enjoying the podcast swing it a rating and review where ever your listening or share the link with another dad!

Duration:00:17:51

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#32. Parenting Is Hard

1/7/2024
Welcome back to 2024! Absolutely pumped to be back recording this year, the podcast has been growing like crazy and the community is getting bigger which is unreal! This week we jump straight into a bit of a catch up about Christmas and our family holiday. CoolDadCollective is a place for real, relatable stories and experiences around fatherhood to so you know that you are not alone. None of us really know what we're doing but we're all just trying to our best. Join the community for weekly episodes around the different aspects of fatherhood and becoming a dad! Got a question about fatherhood? Send it in! Join the community of socials! Instagram: @cooldadcollective_ Tiktok: @cooldadcollective Contact: cooldadcollective@hotmail.com If you're really enjoying the podcast swing it a rating and review where ever your listening or share the link with another dad!

Duration:00:21:43

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#31. Parental Debrief || Kiah Paetz

12/18/2023
Today I sit down with my lovely fiance Kiah, to discuss our parenthood journey together so far. We decided to answer some questions from chatGPT around our expectation of mother/fatherhood. Great chat and awesome to finally have some time to hear each others perspective. Go check out Kiah's content at @imbodihealth & @nutritionbykiah CoolDadCollective is a place for real, relatable stories and experiences around fatherhood to so you know that you are not alone. None of us really know what we're doing but we're all just trying to our best. Join the community for weekly episodes around the different aspects of fatherhood and becoming a dad! Got a question about fatherhood? Send it in! Join the community of socials! Instagram: @cooldadcollective_ Tiktok: @cooldadcollective Contact: cooldadcollective@hotmail.com If you're really enjoying the podcast swing it a rating and review where ever your listening or share the link with another dad!

Duration:00:36:26

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#30. Cool Dad Catchups || Grant Gough

11/27/2023
In this episode of the podcast I'm joined by fellow girl dad Grant Gough. Grant is a father of 3 girls and in this episode we dive into his journey through fatherhood mainly focusing on his daughter Oakley. Oakley was born with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Type 1. Grant and Oakley's journey is insanely moving and it was an absolute privilege to have been able to sit down to chat about Oakley's story. Go over and follow @moveforoakley on instagram to learn more. CoolDadCollective is a place for real, relatable stories and experiences around fatherhood to so you know that you are not alone. None of us really know what we're doing but we're all just trying to our best. Join the community for weekly episodes around the different aspects of fatherhood and becoming a dad! Got a question about fatherhood? Send it in! Join the community of socials! Instagram: @cooldadcollective_ Tiktok: @cooldadcollective Contact: cooldadcollective@hotmail.com If you're really enjoying the podcast swing it a rating and review where ever your listening or share the link with another dad!

Duration:00:44:49

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#29. Cool Dad Catchups || Nick Santinella

10/25/2023
In this episode of the podcast I'm joined by one of my best mates and fellow father of 2, Nick Santinella. We chat all things around what made us nervous before fatherhood, dealing with parent advice from others and some learning curves we've experienced through fatherhood so far. An absolute blast to be able to sit down with someone I've known for so long and talk about something we're both so passionate about! CoolDadCollective is a place for real, relatable stories and experiences around fatherhood to so you know that you are not alone. None of us really know what we're doing but we're all just trying to our best. Join the community for weekly episodes around the different aspects of fatherhood and becoming a dad! Got a question about fatherhood? Send it in! Join the community of socials! Instagram: @cooldadcollective_ Tiktok: @cooldadcollective Contact: cooldadcollective@hotmail.com If you're really enjoying the podcast swing it a rating and review where ever your listening or share the link with another dad!

Duration:00:49:14

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#28. Banking Memories

10/19/2023
Another big week of fatherhood! In this weeks episode I chat creating long lasting memories with my daughters, something that my 2 year old daughter said to me that caught me completely off guard and losing $100 worth of new kids clothes. CoolDadCollective is a place for real, relatable stories and experiences around fatherhood to so you know that you are not alone. None of us really know what we're doing but we're all just trying to our best. Join the community for weekly episodes around the different aspects of fatherhood and becoming a dad! Got a question about fatherhood? Send it in! Join the community of socials! Instagram: @cooldadcollective_ Tiktok: @cooldadcollective Contact: cooldadcollective@hotmail.com If you're really enjoying the podcast swing it a rating and review where ever your listening or share the link with another dad!

Duration:00:29:30

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#27. Hot Dad Things

10/12/2023
Back again for your weekly fatherhood breakdown! This week we jump into automating parent life, hot mum/dad things and some words of wisdom to those expecting dads out there! CoolDadCollective is a place for real, relatable stories and experiences around fatherhood to so you know that you are not alone. None of us really know what we're doing but we're all just trying to our best. Join the community for weekly episodes around the different aspects of fatherhood and becoming a dad! Got a question about fatherhood? Send it in! Join the community of socials! Instagram: @cooldadcollective_ Tiktok: @cooldadcollective Contact: cooldadcollective@hotmail.com If you're really enjoying the podcast swing it a rating and review where ever your listening or share the link with another dad!

Duration:00:28:11

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#26. Living With A Parasite (Not My Daughter)

10/3/2023
We're finally back into it with some new podcasting equipment and of course some fatherhood stories from the past few weeks. From being a temporary stay at home dad to getting insanely sick we unpack what was a crazy few weeks! CoolDadCollective is a place for real, relatable stories and experiences around fatherhood to so you know that you are not alone. None of us really know what we're doing but we're all just trying to our best. Join the community for weekly episodes around the different aspects of fatherhood and becoming a dad! Got a question about fatherhood? Send it in! Join the community of socials! Instagram: @cooldadcollective_ Tiktok: @cooldadcollective Contact: cooldadcollective@hotmail.com If you're really enjoying the podcast swing it a rating and review where ever your listening or share the link with another dad!

Duration:00:26:58

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#25. Toilet Training Turmoil

9/6/2023
Big for week the podcast this week with last weekend being fathers day! We jump in this week with a "grandad win" of the week, some pretty rotten toilet training issues, some sibling bonding and of course a toilet training "Sh*t Dad Club" moment! CoolDadCollective is a place for real, relatable stories and experiences around fatherhood to so you know that you are not alone. None of us really know what we're doing but we're all just trying to our best. Join the community for weekly episodes around the different aspects of fatherhood and becoming a dad! Got a question about fatherhood? Send it in! Join the community of socials! Instagram: @cooldadcollective_ Tiktok: @cooldadcollective Contact: cooldadcollective@hotmail.com If you're really enjoying the podcast swing it a rating and review where ever your listening or share the link with another dad!

Duration:00:25:32

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#24. Should I Be Nervous About Having Kids?

8/30/2023
I think episode of the podcast I chat about solo parenting for the weekend, what made me nervous about having kids and of course breaking down some manhood stereotypes! CoolDadCollective is a place for real, relatable stories and experiences around fatherhood to so you know that you are not alone. None of us really know what we're doing but we're all just trying to our best. Join the community for weekly episodes around the different aspects of fatherhood and becoming a dad! Got a question about fatherhood? Send it in! Join the community of socials! Instagram: @cooldadcollective_ Tiktok: @cooldadcollective Contact: cooldadcollective@hotmail.com If you're really enjoying the podcast swing it a rating and review where ever your listening or share the link with another dad!

Duration:00:23:51

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#23. The Problem With Gentle Parenting

8/22/2023
In this episode of the podcast I chat about when your baby starts to reach milestones, how there is a time and a place for gentle parenting and of course some top notch "Sh*t Dad Club" moments! CoolDadCollective is a place for real, relatable stories and experiences around fatherhood to so you know that you are not alone. None of us really know what we're doing but we're all just trying to our best. Join the community for weekly episodes around the different aspects of fatherhood and becoming a dad! Join the community of socials! Instagram: @cooldadcollective_ Tiktok: @cooldadcollective Contact: cooldadcollective@hotmail.com If you're really enjoying the podcast swing it a rating and review where ever your listening or share the link with another dad!

Duration:00:25:50

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#22. The Four Burner Theory

8/14/2023
I'm back after a small break away from the podcast! In this weeks episode we dive into my time working away from my family, the four burner theory for life and the similarities and difference between my first born and second born! CoolDadCollective is a place for real, relatable stories and experiences around fatherhood to so you know that you are not alone. None of us really know what we're doing but we're all just trying to our best. Join the community for weekly episodes around the different aspects of fatherhood and becoming a dad! Join the community of socials! Instagram: @cooldadcollective_ Tiktok: @cooldadcollective Contact: cooldadcollective@hotmail.com If you're really enjoying the podcast swing it a rating and review where ever your listening or share the link with another dad!

Duration:00:21:06

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#21. Build The Cubby House

7/11/2023
In this weeks episode we go through a huge listener Dad Win, being present through all the firsts with my 3 month old, enjoying the small things like building cubby houses with my 2 year old and of course another Sh*t Dad Club moment from yours truly. Have a great week legends! CoolDadCollective is a place for real, relatable stories and experiences around fatherhood to so you know that you are not alone. None of us really know what we're doing but we're all just trying to our best. Join the community for weekly episodes around the different aspects of fatherhood and becoming a dad! Join the community of socials! Instagram: @cooldadcollective_ Tiktok: @cooldadcollective Contact: cooldadcollective@hotmail.com If you're really enjoying the podcast swing it a rating and review where ever your listening or share the link with another dad!

Duration:00:22:11