The Good Dude Good Dad Podcast

The Good Dude Good Dad Podcast

Empowering men to be exemplary gentlemen and fathers, embodying strength, kindness, and integrity for a positive societal impact.

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June 17, 2025 65 mins

In this powerful episode of the Good Dude Good Dad podcast, we sit down with Justin Nguyen, co-founder of Long Beach Mushrooms, to talk about fatherhood, faith, and what it really takes to bet on yourself. From growing up as a first-generation American to walking away from a stable career to build a business in his garage, Justin gets raw about the fears, failures, and faith that shaped his journey.

He opens up about the mental wei...

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In this episode of Good Dude Good Dad, we sit down with former NHL defenseman and Stanley Cup Champion Steven Oleksy for a raw, real, and deeply powerful conversation. From being cut multiple times early in his career to eventually hoisting the Stanley Cup, Steven shares how self-belief, accountability, and relentless grit carried him through the highs and lows of professional sports — and how those same traits now fuel his journey...

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In this powerful and raw episode, we sit down with Garrett Martin, founder of Safe Harbor Ranch and Freedom Builders Ministry. Garrett shares his journey from success and comfort to rock bottom and radical transformation. After losing everything in a fire, Garrett found God, healing, and a new calling: helping men break free from silent suffering.

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In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Zach Clinton to talk about the battles men are facing behind closed doors—loneliness, pressure, identity, addiction, and the silent weight of not feeling like enough. Zach shares his personal story of injury, heartbreak, and healing, and opens up about the turning points that shaped his calling to serve men through counseling and leadership. We dig into what it really means to leave a legacy, w...

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What happens when the dream dies, the platform crumbles, and you're left with nothing but your thoughts and your faith?

In this raw and powerful episode, we sit down with Ryan Miller—husband, father of four, creator, and ministry leader—as he unpacks the valleys behind the highlight reel. From chasing a career in pro baseball, to building a multi-million dollar documentary that ultimately collapsed, Ryan opens up about the identity...

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In this powerful episode of The Good Dude Good Dad Podcast, we sit down with filmmaker, preacher, and all-around creative force Jordan Laemmlen, the mind behind the film Lost Joy. Jordan opens up about his journey from growing up on a peach farm to preaching in Rancho Cucamonga, writing novels, and producing a psychological thriller—all while navigating marriage, fatherhood, and faith.

We explore how easily we get distracted in tod...

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May 13, 2025 55 mins

In this powerful episode of the Good Dude Good Dad Podcast, we sit down with CrossFit Games champion, entrepreneur, and devoted father Jason Khalipa. From sharing what it means to “burn the boats” in marriage to the life-altering night his daughter was diagnosed with leukemia, Jason gets raw about fatherhood, mindset, and masculinity.

Whether you’re a husband, dad, or a man in the middle of life’s grind—this episode will challenge ...

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In this powerful episode of Good Dude Good Dad, we sit down with Adam Allred a passionate advocate for restoring masculinity in a generation that’s lost its way. Adam shares how two decades of building businesses and mentoring thousands of young men revealed a deeper crisis: a lack of strong male role models and an identity void for today’s men.

We dive into what it really means to be a man, how the absence of masculinity in the ho...

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April 29, 2025 43 mins

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Skylar Lewis—​entrepreneur, speaker, and founder of Rise Up Kings—to explore what it means to lead as a husband and father in today’s world. Skylar shares his personal journey from business burnout to spiritual transformation, and how he now helps men rise in the four key areas of life: Faith, Family, Fitness, and Finance .​

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April 22, 2025 79 mins

This week on the Good Dude Good Dad Podcast, we sit down with Tim Arrigo of Beyond Driven. Tim’s story is one of pain, redemption, and purpose. From battling addiction and struggling with self-worth, to becoming a voice of hope for men across the country — Tim now helps men heal, lead with purpose, and rebuild what matters most: their identity, their marriages, and their lives.

 

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In this episode, War Path shares his powerful journey through self-destruction, brokenness, and the brink of divorce. He opens up about the moment he decided to take full ownership of his life—and how that decision reshaped him into the man he was meant to be.

 

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April 8, 2025 75 mins

This week we talk with Dan Choi the founder of The NA Beverage Company. Dan talks about his struggles with alcohol and how becoming sober led him to his calling. 

 

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Anthony Consiglio is a successful entrepreneur and a high-level executive with God Behind Bars. In this episode, he shares his powerful journey—from receiving a vision for his life to step boldly into ministry. Today, he's planting churches inside some of the worst prisons across the United States, while simultaneously building a thriving business that helps pastors and church staff get in peak physical shape to better endure the d...

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March 25, 2025 63 mins

You've seen him his viral videos on Instagram and TikTok, but now you get to hear Joshua Santiago's story of how he is changing lives. We hope you enjoy!

 

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March 18, 2025 58 mins

This week we are joined by the good dude, good dad, former NFL Charger and current coach/entrepreneur Justin Magz. Justin walks us through his life as a young dad, and how he has changed over time with his now young son. We hope you enjoy!

 

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March 11, 2025 26 mins

This week we reflect on some of our recent guests and things we took away from their stories. We hope you enjoy!

 

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March 4, 2025 62 mins

This week we sit down with our good friend and the owner of Burritos La Palma Alberto Banuelos. He shares with us about his childhood, the men that influenced him and how he started the thriving business he has today. We hope you enjoy!

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February 18, 2025 52 mins

This week we interview Sean Busch of Dad Mode. Sean is a successful entrepreneur and dad that has previously built and exited a cleaning product business. Now he jumps back in with a healthy and MANLY alternative to cleaning. Sean and his team have thrown out the challenge to dads everywhere and believe that "Dads who clean more get laid more". 

 

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February 11, 2025 23 mins

Ben and Jordan are back in the studio. Jordan talks about a conversation he had earlier this week with his wife, about not getting enough time together.

 

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February 4, 2025 24 mins

This week Ben opens up about a letter his wife wrote for him. Please enjoy this special episode that we recorded behind the coffee shop.

 

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