Girl Dad Nation
Welcome to Girl Dad Nation. I'm Matthew Krekeler, proud father of four amazing young girls, and I started this podcast to learn from other dads with daughters and hopefully share some helpful tips that I have learned as well. I'll be interviewing awesome dads from a variety of backgrounds and for quick tips on specific topics, check out the pods labeled "DAD HACKS." If you have a question, comment, or dad hack of your own, send me an email at: GirlDadNationPodcast@gmail.com And if you like this podcast, please leave a 5-Star review and share it with a friend. Thank you for being on this amazing journey with me. There is no greater joy than being a dad!
Episodes
In this honest and hilarious episode, Matthew is joined by Hollywood actor and fellow podcaster, Preston Geer, for a raw and relatable conversation about the highs, lows, and curveballs of parenting. Preston compares raising kids to running a business you can’t quit—with “employees” you can’t fire—and reflects on how quickly parenting turns into survival mode.
Together, they discuss:
- The mental shift from idealistic parenting pla...
In this episode of Girl Dad Nation, host Matthew Krekeler welcomes back author Evan S. Porter! While their last conversation focused on Evan’s novel, Dad Camp, this time they’re diving into another passion of his—playing games with his daughters.
Matthew and Evan discuss their favorite board games, card games, and video games, and how these experiences help strengthen the bond between dads and their kids. Whether it’s classic board ...
In this exciting episode of Girl Dad Nation, host Matthew Krekeler sits down with Evan S. Porter, a talented writer and dedicated dad to two daughters. Evan shares insights into his journey of fatherhood and discusses his recent novel, Dad Camp.
Together, Matthew and Evan explore the themes of the book, the joys and challenges of being a girl dad, and how storytelling shapes our experiences as parents. From humorous anecdotes to hea...
Happy Valentine’s Day, Girl Dad Nation! In this special episode, host Matthew Krekeler reflects on the joy of celebrating Valentine’s Day with his four daughters and shares some fun dad hacks for school valentines. From choosing allergy-friendly treats to the magic of handwritten notes, Matthew offers simple yet meaningful ways to spread love to our kids, spouses, and communities.
Matthew also revisits the incredible Valentine’s tra...
In this important episode of Girl Dad Nation, I welcome back Chris McGhee, who courageously shares his family's story of trauma and resilience after his daughter was sexually assaulted by a police officer. Chris talks about the grooming behaviors of predators and provides practical advice for parents to recognize red flags and protect their children.
This conversation delves into the alarming statistics around child sexual abus...
In this deeply impactful episode, Chris McGhee shares his personal story of advocating for his daughters after his teen daughter was sexually assaulted by a police officer. Chris opens up about the emotional and difficult journey of seeking justice, changing laws, and protecting his daughters from harm. Through this conversation, he provides invaluable insights into the importance of being present, proactive, and engaged as a fathe...
In this episode of Girl Dad Nation, host Matthew Krekeler welcomes back pilot and fellow dad, Ben Bashinski, for an insightful conversation on flying with kids. With 19 flights under his belt with his 14-month-old daughter, Ben shares practical tips and personal experiences from traveling as both a pilot and a dad. From managing expectations and navigating TSA, to keeping your little one comfortable during takeoff and landing, Ben ...
In this heartfelt episode of Girl Dad Nation, host Matthew Krekeler sits down with Ben Bashinski, a pilot and proud girl dad, whose touching moment of flying his daughter on her first flight with him as the pilot went viral on social media. Ben shares the experience of balancing his dream job as a Southwest pilot with being a new father. He talks about the joys and challenges of traveling with his daughter, the unique work-life bal...
In this bonus episode I welcome back Richard Franklin to share his miraculous story about how his life was saved through a kidney donation, and being thankful for each day.
LINKS
National Kidney Foundation
PKD Foundation
KDA (Kidney Donor Athletes)
Thank you to Richard for sharing and being part of Girl Dad Nation.
I encourage you to be thankful for each day and help those ...
Welcome to Girl Dad Nation! In this episode, I sit down with Richard Franklin, the proud father of five-time Olympic gold medalist Missy Franklin. As a fellow girl dad, I'm excited to delve into Richard's experiences raising Missy and navigating the waters of fatherhood.
Join us as Richard opens up about becoming a dad at 50 and the unexpected joys and challenges that came with it. From early swim lessons to cheering Missy...
In this episode I welcome Nathaniel Noble Jr who is a girl dad of two biological daughters, 3 stepdaughters, a goddaughter, granddaughters, and great-granddaughters.
Air Force Veteran and patriot artist Nathaniel Noble Jr (Nate Smoove) is a fabulously talented and creative song writer and producer who brings his political and spiritual views to life with his poetry set to some serious beats and fantastic music. Nathaniel ...
In this bonus episode I welcome back Shawn Nelson of Lovesac to share an awesome story about when his kids opened for the I Love the 90s Tour!
LINKS
About Shawn Nelson
Let Me Save You 25 Years - Book
Lovesac - Modern Furniture
@shawnoflovesac
Thank you to Shawn for sharing and being part of Girl Dad Nation.
I encourage you to make the most out of each opportunity....
In this episode I welcome Shawn Nelson, the Founder and CEO of Lovesac, to delve into the entrepreneurial journey he's embarked on and how it intertwines with his role as a dedicated father. Inspired by his recent book, Let Me Save You 25 Years, we explore the invaluable lessons Shawn has learned along the way, fondly termed 'Shawnisms', and their relevance to his experiences in both business and fatherhood.
I am joined once again by Allan Shedlin, creator of the Daddying Film Festival & Forum (D3F) to talk about the 2024 festival!
My short film 'Love Grows Here' was selected for the 2023 festival and I encourage everyone to submit a film!
DADDYING FILM FESTIVAL & FORUM (D3F)
Virtual Festival - May 2-9, 2024
Live Forum in Philadelphia, PA - May 17, 2024
Call for Entries via FilmFre...
In this episode I welcome Bryce Kenny. Bryce is a father of 3, and a professional Monster Jam driver as the Great Clips Mohawk Warrior. He shares his experience raising kids, what he’s learned from raising daughters, and advice from his new book Geared for Life: Making the Shift Into Your Full Potential.
LINKS
- Website: https://brycekenny.com/
- Instagram: @warriorbryce
- TikTok: @warriorbryce
- Facebook: Bryce Kenny
- Book order: G...
In this episode I welcome J Hall. J is a father of four (2 daughters, 2 sons), a podcaster, and an author. He recently released a book titled “God Help Me! I'm a Young Dad: 10 Essentials for Becoming the Dad Your Kids Need.” We dive into the inspiration for his book and what he’s learned from raising girls.
LINKS
Book, Podcast, and more about J
https://www.jhallwriter.com/
Thank you to J for...
In this bonus episode I welcome back Kevin McCarty of The McCarty Family to talk about enjoying spooky family fun!
LINKS
www.TheMcCartys.tv
https://www.youtube.com/@TheMcCartyfam
Thank you to Kevin for sharing and being part of Girl Dad Nation.
I encourage you to make the most out of each season. And if you have a fun family tradition to share, please leave a comment on social media or s...
In this episode I welcome Kevin McCarty of The McCarty Family. You may have seen them on YouTube or social media with their comedy videos starring the whole family. It was a great conversation about inspiring creativity and prioritizing what matters.
Let’s get to it!
LINKS
www.TheMcCartys.tv
https://www.youtube.com/@TheMcCartyfam
IG: @girldadnation
Twitter: @girldadnation
In this episode I welcome Brian Young. Brian has 4 daughters and he’s the author of the book “Thriving Girl Dad: A Dude’s Guide to Raising Daughters.” A major theme of his is not just to survive, but how we can thrive as men, husbands, and fathers. It was a great conversation. Stick around after the interview for my takeaways.
LINKS
Thank you to Brian for sharing his journey and for bein...
I welcome Carter from The Touched Out Podcast. Carter has three kids and he says his parenting style has evolved over the past year after he was diagnosed with ADHD and autism, alongside his 2-year-old son. His podcast focuses on men’s mental health and parenting, and it's about to launch into Season 2.
Let’s get to it!
LINKS
Thank you to Carter for sharing his journe...
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