Dad Up Podcast

Dad Up Podcast

Podcast show for dads about dads being dads. The show features incredible guests ranging from celebrities to pro-athletes to entrepreneurs. On the show we discuss their experiences in parenting and how they have managed raising kids all while being successful in their careers. We not only get into the nuts and bolts on parenting with tips, tools and strategies they have used, but they share personal stories that they have experienced as parents. Each episode is packed with nuggets that you won’t want to miss. Please check it out! You won’t be disappointed. Let’s go Dad Up!

Episodes

April 20, 2025 38 mins

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🟫 Why Dads Need to Master the Grill And The Role | CJ Volkmann & Bryan Ward | Ep. 287


👉 In this episode, we’re excited to welcome CJ Volkmann, better known online as Cooking with CJ.


👉 CJ is a cooking influencer who turned his passion for BBQ and food into a full-time career on social media.


👉 A married father of five, CJ brings not only flavor to t...

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🟫 Insights From A Successful Advisor And Devoted Dad | Jeremy Hill & Bryan Ward | Ep. 286


👉 Jeremy Hill as an only child, his early life was shaped by his parents’ divorce.


👉 Raised by his mother, who worked tirelessly to provide for them, they moved frequently in search of better opportunities and environments.


👉 His father was largely...

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🟫 Shutter Up: Capturing Life One Click At A Time! | Adam Belmont & Bryan Ward | Ep. 285


👉 Adam Belmont’s photographic journey began when his first child.


👉 He considered bringing home a child to be probably one of the most natural opportunities for an adult to pick up a “real” camera for the first time, especially for those who weren’t raise...

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🟫 EASY EVERYDAY; Where Cooking Is A Piece Of Cake….Or Not! | Jessica Merchant & Bryan Ward | Ep. 284


👉 Jessica Merchant is a dedicated recipe developer and passionate food writer whose love for culinary creativity shines through in every dish she creates.


👉 As the acclaimed author of bestselling cookbooks such as *Everyday Dinners*, *The Pre...

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🟫 Hey Dad, How Do I……? | Rob Finlay and Bryan Ward | Ep. 283


👉 Robert J. Finlay is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author, seasoned entrepreneur, renowned speaker, and father of four.


👉 He is a successful entrepreneur and commercial real estate investor. He has built and sold four companies.


👉 Rob’s success is providing innovati...

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🟫 Total Body Band For The Total Parent | Blake McCoy and Bryan Ward | Ep. 282


👉 Blake McCoy has dedicated over 14 years to the fitness industry, starting out by managing personal training companies within gyms before venturing into creating his own high-end, mobile personal training service.


👉 Throughout his career, Blake has gained e...

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🟫 PRECISION PERFORMANCE RUNNING | Co-Founders Michael Llamas & Bryan Ward | Ep. 281


👉 Today, we are thrilled to introduce you to a groundbreaking new company, Precision Performance Running, founded by two passionate individuals dedicated to helping runners achieve their personal bests—Michael Llamas & ...

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🟫 CAPTAIN AND CAT’S ADVENTURES IN FUN AND LEARNING FOR KIDS| Kevin Hoban, Jordie Simkovic and Bryan Ward | Ep. 280


👉 Ahoy! Captain & Cat is an award-winning kids content studio!


👉 They make fresh hits that children and parents love!


👉 Founders "Captain” Kevin and Jordie “Cat” have been best friends since meeting at Northwestern Un...

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🟫 FINDING THE INNER HERO | Mark Collins and Bryan Ward | Ep. 279


👉 This is Mark’s second appearance on the Dad Up Podcast. Make sure you go watch our previous interview in Ep 260.


👉 Mark Collins is a Business/Life Coach, Husband & Father, as well as the Author of “LIFE MASTERY - living life by Design, not by default.”


👉 Mark’s pa...

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🟫 Ep. 278 - Overcoming Obstacles | Dr. Sam, Jesse McCreedy & Bryan Ward


👉 Sam McCreedy and Jesse Lawson McCreedy, co-authored (and Jesse illustrated) their children's book Theodore, The Sloth Who Wants to Race, which was recently awarded Mom's Choice Awards (top award-gold) and Creative Child Magazine's 2024 Book of the Year Award. 


👉 Jesse (writing as J.L.) first discovered h...

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🟫 Ep. 277 - From Headlines To Home Life | Tom Lamont & Bryan Ward


👉 Tom Lamont is an award-winning journalist and one of the founding writers for the Guardian’s Long Reads.


👉 He is the interviewer of choice for Adele and Harry Styles, having written in depth about both of these musicians since they first emerged to fame in the 2010s.


👉 He is also an author of the n...

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🟫 A Teacher’s Journey Through Parenthood & Passion | Jeff Cronin & Bryan Ward


👉 Jeff Cronin, originally from Minnesota, moved to Los Angeles nearly 20 years ago to pursue a career in acting.


👉 Today, he’s a dedicated dad of two boys and a special education teacher with over 15 years of experience working with kids with special needs.


👉 With a passion for parenting and a fo...

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🟫 Run The Race Of Parenthood | Pooja Bansal, Lokesh Gupta & Bryan Ward


👉 Pooja Bansal and Lokesh Gupta are the co-founders of Swift Running, a purpose-driven brand revolutionizing the running industry.


👉 Originally from India, the couple moved to the United States in 2010, building successful corporate careers over the past 15 years while nurturing their passion for ru...

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🟫 Have You Earned Your Seat? | Mike Davidson and Bryan Ward


👉 Mike Davidson is married to his best friend Sarah. They have three sons; Cale 12, Noah 10, and Brody 9.


👉 He’s the manager in the car business and after 12 years as a stay at home mom, Sarah recently started a new career as a Med Device Rep for spinal implants.


👉 When his boys are not in school they lif...

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🟫 Redemption & Resilience| Casey Diaz and Bryan Ward


👉 Darwin “Casey” Diaz is a former gang leader and growing up on the mean streets of Los Angeles, he was forced to fight for his life.


👉 He was eventually incarcerated as one of the most violent criminals in California.


👉 While in prison, several dudes from two long-established gangs—18th Street and Florencia 13—a...

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🟫 Don’t Bench Yourself | Kent Evans and Bryan Ward


👉 Kent Evans is the Executive Director and co-founder of Manhood Journey, a ministry that helps fathers become disciple-makers and mentors build the next generation of godly men.


👉 Manhood Journey is a provider of resources to intentional fathers who want to give their sons a Biblical foundation.


👉 Kent has persona...

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🟫 Remember What You Are Fighting For | Todd & Kristin Evans and Bryan Ward


👉 Dr. Todd and Kristin Evans are celebrating 23 years of marriage and are award-winning authors, national speakers, and special needs parents.


👉 They are passionate about empowering other parents of children with additional needs with the keys to thrive at www.DisabilityParenting.com.


👉 Thei...

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🟫 Does Jesus Care About Your Mess | Dana White and Bryan Ward


👉 Dana K. White, decluttering expert,

beloved for making decluttering make sense to the person who is bewildered by her mess.


👉 In her signature nitty-gritty

style she is now sharing the life changing power of God’s grace in our messiness.


👉 She is the creator of the No Mess Decluttering Method and (much t...

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🟫 Running the Race of Parenthood | with Michael Llamas and Bryan Ward


👉 Meet Michael Llamas, a dynamic Southern California native whose vibrant spirit shines through in every aspect of his life!


👉 Born and raised under the golden sun, Michael is not just a devoted husband and an inspiring father to two energetic young boys; he’s also a passionate advocate for family, f...

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🟫 Are You Strong For Life? | with Josh Wood and Bryan Ward


👉 Coach Josh Wood, a fitness educator based in Tasmania, offering a refreshing perspective on health and physical fitness with a focus on becoming STRONG FOR LIFE.


👉 Having positively impacted the lives of thousands of clients worldwide, Josh takes pride in guiding people to become the best versions of themselv...

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