Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/chief-dad-officers WELCOME to Chief Dad Officers – the podcast where three working dads navigate the chaos of parenting, the unquenchable thirst for career success, and fighting everything that life throws at us. Join co-hosts Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst and Matt Welch as we plan to take a deep dive into this week's topic. © 2026 Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch 7cddceca-3e8f-5207-a5c4-e0a7ae38573b no 18e5fb00-1aea-11f0-88c5-216980905d2a en Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:11 -0400 Tue, 12 May 2026 05:03:02 -0400 https://img.transistorcdn.com/A0mOOMY7VB9lYUtLPuJB56eEW5ZCN-8hIzigAXI-7HE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9jOGUw/MDM4MTRmNzQ4Yjdi/NjNiNTIyN2YzYjM5/OGE5ZC5qcGc.jpg episodic Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch WELCOME to Chief Dad Officers – the podcast where three working dads navigate the chaos of parenting, the unquenchable thirst for career success, and fighting everything that life throws at us. Join co-hosts Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst and Matt Welch as we plan to take a deep dive into this week's topic. WELCOME to Chief Dad Officers – the podcast where three working dads navigate the chaos of parenting, the unquenchable thirst for career success, and fighting everything that life throws at us. dad, fatherhood, kids, business, work, marriage, life Matt Welch mattwelch8@gmail.com No No 61 61 The Newborn Hotline: Facts vs Panic full 8e6241b3-9f17-44ab-9efb-a5404be50877 https://share.transistor.fm/s/be264be4 Naveed and Matt answer listener questions about the ups and downs of having a newborn in the house. 

]]> Naveed and Matt answer listener questions about the ups and downs of having a newborn in the house. 

]]> Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 -0400 Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch 2135 Naveed and Matt answer listener questions about the ups and downs of having a newborn in the house. 

]]> dad, fatherhood, kids, business, work, marriage, life No 60 60 The Dad Calendar Crisis full 1bd12da6-de96-4a4e-ba4b-25ee18e94917 https://share.transistor.fm/s/229b5243 Naveed, Andrew, and Matt talk about managing kid's schedules with work and fun. 

]]> Naveed, Andrew, and Matt talk about managing kid's schedules with work and fun. 

]]> Tue, 05 May 2026 05:00:00 -0400 Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch 2619 Naveed, Andrew, and Matt talk about managing kid's schedules with work and fun. 

]]> dad, fatherhood, kids, business, work, marriage, life No 59 59 Ultimate Dad Theories: Part 2 full 1f297240-c815-4b32-b1d1-bb43d59fcaca https://share.transistor.fm/s/63c81451 Naveed, Andrew, and Matt continue down the path of discussing ultimate dad theories.

]]> Naveed, Andrew, and Matt continue down the path of discussing ultimate dad theories.

]]> Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400 Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch 2163 Naveed, Andrew, and Matt continue down the path of discussing ultimate dad theories.

]]> dad, fatherhood, kids, business, work, marriage, life No 58 58 Ultimate Dad Theories: Part 1 full 5df17b65-fd25-42d7-8daa-bb4941cc35b3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a994f898 Naveed, Andrew, and Matt discuss common theories about family and being a dad, like when you finally get a chance to kick you feet up, you get asked to help.  

]]> Naveed, Andrew, and Matt discuss common theories about family and being a dad, like when you finally get a chance to kick you feet up, you get asked to help.  

]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400 Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch 1990 Naveed, Andrew, and Matt discuss common theories about family and being a dad, like when you finally get a chance to kick you feet up, you get asked to help.  

]]> dad, fatherhood, kids, business, work, marriage, life No 57 57 The Listener Mailbag: Part 2 full 3b143cef-cd80-436b-a5a6-da9b8b51534f https://share.transistor.fm/s/8ead160a Naveed and Matt take on listener questions about being a dad including gadgets that are worth the hype and those that don't make the cut. 

]]> Naveed and Matt take on listener questions about being a dad including gadgets that are worth the hype and those that don't make the cut. 

]]> Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400 Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch 2292 Naveed and Matt take on listener questions about being a dad including gadgets that are worth the hype and those that don't make the cut. 

]]> dad, fatherhood, kids, business, work, marriage, life No 56 56 Golf Life with PGA Instructor Joe Meglen full 74ceb5b3-d000-49ec-b6f7-427e5442e33e https://share.transistor.fm/s/2db7fd26 Naveed and Matt sit down with PGA Instructor Joe Meglen to hear his story of getting into golf, juggling dad life and teaching, and how to get kids interested in playing golf. 

]]> Naveed and Matt sit down with PGA Instructor Joe Meglen to hear his story of getting into golf, juggling dad life and teaching, and how to get kids interested in playing golf. 

]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400 Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch 3265 Naveed and Matt sit down with PGA Instructor Joe Meglen to hear his story of getting into golf, juggling dad life and teaching, and how to get kids interested in playing golf. 

]]> dad, fatherhood, kids, business, work, marriage, life No 55 55 The Listener Mailbag full e58d21d6-eb17-4a18-96bf-576e20993b31 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8dc3a4a0 Naveed, Andrew, and Matt answer questions from listener comments. 

]]> Naveed, Andrew, and Matt answer questions from listener comments. 

]]> Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0400 Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch 2132 Naveed, Andrew, and Matt answer questions from listener comments. 

]]> dad, fatherhood, kids, business, work, marriage, life No 54 54 Dad Style: You’re Just Not That Cool full 699dd9b5-cdd5-4c70-8948-dace1ed2aa0c https://share.transistor.fm/s/6f5017ea Andrew, Naveed, and Matt discuss how their style has, or has not, changed once becoming a dad. 

]]> Andrew, Naveed, and Matt discuss how their style has, or has not, changed once becoming a dad. 

]]> Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0400 Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch 2416 Andrew, Naveed, and Matt discuss how their style has, or has not, changed once becoming a dad. 

]]> dad, fatherhood, kids, business, work, marriage, life No 53 53 March Madness 2026 full f80b0b06-8711-467f-9daf-389b6ec86eae https://share.transistor.fm/s/f22fce34 Naveed, Andrew, and Matt pick their NCAA March Madness bracket and Andrew displays his skills of naming school mascots. 

]]> Naveed, Andrew, and Matt pick their NCAA March Madness bracket and Andrew displays his skills of naming school mascots. 

]]> Tue, 17 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0400 Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch 2257 Naveed, Andrew, and Matt pick their NCAA March Madness bracket and Andrew displays his skills of naming school mascots. 

]]> dad, fatherhood, kids, business, work, marriage, life No 52 52 Fitness & Family with Coach Nathaniel Hovsepian full 0b89603b-11a9-4b7e-8ea5-7afcb646ace9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f0172544 Naveed and Matt welcome coach Nathaniel Hovsepian as they discuss about living a lifestyle of fitness, faith, and how to overcome challenges dad's face along the way.  

]]> Naveed and Matt welcome coach Nathaniel Hovsepian as they discuss about living a lifestyle of fitness, faith, and how to overcome challenges dad's face along the way.  

]]> Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0400 Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch 2738 Naveed and Matt welcome coach Nathaniel Hovsepian as they discuss about living a lifestyle of fitness, faith, and how to overcome challenges dad's face along the way.  

]]> dad, fatherhood, kids, business, work, marriage, life No 51 51 Faith, Fasting, and Fatherhood full edde6c31-8a37-4ec4-92b9-8c80b2c235c2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9323efa9 Naveed, Andrew, and Matt talk about the current season of reset and attempting to be more present as a dad. 

]]> Naveed, Andrew, and Matt talk about the current season of reset and attempting to be more present as a dad. 

]]> Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0500 Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch 2158 Naveed, Andrew, and Matt talk about the current season of reset and attempting to be more present as a dad. 

]]> dad, fatherhood, kids, business, work, marriage, life No 50 50 Welcoming the Fab 5 full 963281b8-565f-4389-b40f-7472a310df4c https://share.transistor.fm/s/1a1e2a97 Naveed, Andrew, and Matt discuss Matt's new edition, his hospital adventure, and bringing home a boy to a family of girls. 

]]> Naveed, Andrew, and Matt discuss Matt's new edition, his hospital adventure, and bringing home a boy to a family of girls. 

]]> Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0500 Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch 2116 Naveed, Andrew, and Matt discuss Matt's new edition, his hospital adventure, and bringing home a boy to a family of girls. 

]]> dad, fatherhood, kids, business, work, marriage, life No 49 49 Father of the Bride full e5d02387-f041-4808-9a42-0d7abdffdd8c https://share.transistor.fm/s/e828882b Naveed, Matt, and special guest Joe Hurst discuss Joe's daughter's recent engagement and being a dad while his girls navigated dating and ultimately choosing a mate for marriage. 

]]> Naveed, Matt, and special guest Joe Hurst discuss Joe's daughter's recent engagement and being a dad while his girls navigated dating and ultimately choosing a mate for marriage. 

]]> Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0500 Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch 2156 Naveed, Matt, and special guest Joe Hurst discuss Joe's daughter's recent engagement and being a dad while his girls navigated dating and ultimately choosing a mate for marriage. 

]]> dad, fatherhood, kids, business, work, marriage, life No 48 48 It's Valentine's Day Baby full 542e3f0c-fecf-4c70-b2ec-feaaa6589452 https://share.transistor.fm/s/667835b1 Naveed, Andrew, Matt talk about Valentine's Day traditions before and after kids. 

]]> Naveed, Andrew, Matt talk about Valentine's Day traditions before and after kids. 

]]> Tue, 10 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0500 Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch 2236 Naveed, Andrew, Matt talk about Valentine's Day traditions before and after kids. 

]]> dad, fatherhood, kids, business, work, marriage, life No 47 47 I Remember My First Job... full d3679684-30dd-47da-b69c-b56c03cef7ee https://share.transistor.fm/s/91fdf8f3 Naveed, Andrew, and Matt discuss their first jobs and how they are teaching their kids about work. 

]]> Naveed, Andrew, and Matt discuss their first jobs and how they are teaching their kids about work. 

]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0500 Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch 2959 Naveed, Andrew, and Matt discuss their first jobs and how they are teaching their kids about work. 

]]> dad, fatherhood, kids, business, work, marriage, life No 46 46 Please Stay Young Forever full 80ca684b-be09-4405-abb4-f38ebf9536bd https://share.transistor.fm/s/dadc3a93 Naveed, Andrew, and Matt discuss current tooth fairy prices and protecting your kids innocence as they grow up. 

]]> Naveed, Andrew, and Matt discuss current tooth fairy prices and protecting your kids innocence as they grow up. 

]]> Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0500 Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch 2556 Naveed, Andrew, and Matt discuss current tooth fairy prices and protecting your kids innocence as they grow up. 

]]> dad, fatherhood, kids, business, work, marriage, life No 45 45 Old Man Gripes: Part 1 full b721ab91-3391-4bf1-b952-e1fbbc26dd02 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a94420db Naveed, Andrew, and Matt share their current gripes with society.

]]> Naveed, Andrew, and Matt share their current gripes with society.

]]> Tue, 20 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0500 Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch 2389 Naveed, Andrew, and Matt share their current gripes with society.

]]> dad, fatherhood, kids, business, work, marriage, life No 44 44 Introducing Mitchell Phelps full 2dbe4a65-fe85-470c-974e-b2ed62a836af https://share.transistor.fm/s/21ec6942 Naveed and Matt sit down with Mitchell Phelps and talk about his journey into fatherhood as well as how he brought the Daddy Stroller Social Club to Cleveland. 

]]> Naveed and Matt sit down with Mitchell Phelps and talk about his journey into fatherhood as well as how he brought the Daddy Stroller Social Club to Cleveland. 

]]> Tue, 13 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0500 Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch 2393 Naveed and Matt sit down with Mitchell Phelps and talk about his journey into fatherhood as well as how he brought the Daddy Stroller Social Club to Cleveland. 

]]> dad, fatherhood, kids, business, work, marriage, life No 43 43 The Post Holiday Hangover full 474cc760-2f4d-4709-8491-a4047b913dac https://share.transistor.fm/s/157a2e89 The holidays are over and Naveed, Andrew, and Matt discuss dealing with the long cold season with their kids and family. 

]]> The holidays are over and Naveed, Andrew, and Matt discuss dealing with the long cold season with their kids and family. 

]]> Tue, 06 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0500 Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch 2124 The holidays are over and Naveed, Andrew, and Matt discuss dealing with the long cold season with their kids and family. 

]]> dad, fatherhood, kids, business, work, marriage, life No 42 42 New Year, Same Dad full cbb62050-8768-42fd-ab86-b803a2edc408 https://share.transistor.fm/s/56791a2d Naveed, Andrew, and Matt talk about their New Year's traditions, resolutions, reflections, time capsules, and more!

]]> Naveed, Andrew, and Matt talk about their New Year's traditions, resolutions, reflections, time capsules, and more!

]]> Tue, 30 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0500 Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch 2291 Naveed, Andrew, and Matt talk about their New Year's traditions, resolutions, reflections, time capsules, and more!

]]> dad, fatherhood, kids, business, work, marriage, life No 41 41 Holiday Traditions full 0fd4f8bc-3a83-4546-889c-12937e7dead7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b64e725c Naveed, Matt, and Andrew talk about favorite Christmas things and holiday traditions.

]]> Naveed, Matt, and Andrew talk about favorite Christmas things and holiday traditions.

]]> Tue, 23 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0500 Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch 2479 Naveed, Matt, and Andrew talk about favorite Christmas things and holiday traditions.

]]> dad, fatherhood, kids, business, work, marriage, life No 40 40 Rational vs Irrational Dad Fears full 4d9970ec-14f6-427f-a996-ec42ce0e5535 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cb67ec39 Naveed, Matt, and returning guest Aaron Ross talk about dealing with the fears of being a parent and which ones are valid vs irrational. 

]]> Naveed, Matt, and returning guest Aaron Ross talk about dealing with the fears of being a parent and which ones are valid vs irrational. 

]]> Tue, 16 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0500 Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch 2704 Naveed, Matt, and returning guest Aaron Ross talk about dealing with the fears of being a parent and which ones are valid vs irrational. 

]]> dad, fatherhood, kids, business, work, marriage, life No 39 39 Dad Chores and the Division of Labor full 6dd2d3da-c1e0-4aed-aac4-e667bc2dd7f7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/206cc922 Naveed, Andrew, and Matt review some fun listener comments, discuss Thanksgiving wins, then get into daily Dad chores they do to help around the house.  

]]> Naveed, Andrew, and Matt review some fun listener comments, discuss Thanksgiving wins, then get into daily Dad chores they do to help around the house.  

]]> Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0500 Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch 2421 Naveed, Andrew, and Matt review some fun listener comments, discuss Thanksgiving wins, then get into daily Dad chores they do to help around the house.  

]]> dad, fatherhood, kids, business, work, marriage, life No 38 38 Are We Roommates? The Post Baby Marriage Reboot full 6ee75512-829d-40bf-a0e4-bf6b26b61cbd https://share.transistor.fm/s/dbcf1047 Naveed, Andrew, and Matt talk about the tough transition facing new parents and some advise on how to keep your sanity and marriage alive. 

]]> Naveed, Andrew, and Matt talk about the tough transition facing new parents and some advise on how to keep your sanity and marriage alive. 

]]> Tue, 02 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0500 Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch 2395 Naveed, Andrew, and Matt talk about the tough transition facing new parents and some advise on how to keep your sanity and marriage alive. 

]]> dad, fatherhood, kids, business, work, marriage, life No 37 37 Thanksgiving Special full 0b33d440-2012-4362-80da-5b8006bd8823 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4e178217 Naveed, Andrew, and Matt discuss the long standing US tradition of... laundry, er, I mean Thanksgiving. 

]]> Naveed, Andrew, and Matt discuss the long standing US tradition of... laundry, er, I mean Thanksgiving. 

]]> Tue, 25 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0500 Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch 2716 Naveed, Andrew, and Matt discuss the long standing US tradition of... laundry, er, I mean Thanksgiving. 

]]> dad, fatherhood, kids, business, work, marriage, life No 36 36 Who Are These Guys? Naveed Kiyani Edition full 22029087-2584-4478-a036-7949c0e5ea3c https://share.transistor.fm/s/8761f71a Matt sits down with Naveed to talk about growing up in the UK, his journey to the States, and how being a dad has changed him. 

]]> Matt sits down with Naveed to talk about growing up in the UK, his journey to the States, and how being a dad has changed him. 

]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0500 Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch 2024 Matt sits down with Naveed to talk about growing up in the UK, his journey to the States, and how being a dad has changed him. 

]]> dad, fatherhood, kids, business, work, marriage, life No 35 35 2 + 2 = 4! full c09d9344-27a1-45bb-82a8-6ba697a646d3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/14dc19c6 Naveed is back and now with 4 girls! He, Andrew, and Matt discuss the lead up to the twins birth and their experience at the hospital. 

]]> Naveed is back and now with 4 girls! He, Andrew, and Matt discuss the lead up to the twins birth and their experience at the hospital. 

]]> Tue, 11 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0500 Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch 2084 Naveed is back and now with 4 girls! He, Andrew, and Matt discuss the lead up to the twins birth and their experience at the hospital. 

]]> dad, fatherhood, kids, business, work, marriage, life No 34 34 Who Are These Guys? Matt Welch Edition full 5c84ffa2-0516-4ee7-870c-0f6cd44733a1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fec892a6 Naveed questions Matt about his everyday life as a dad. 

]]> Naveed questions Matt about his everyday life as a dad. 

]]> Tue, 04 Nov 2025 07:17:11 -0500 Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch 1792 Naveed questions Matt about his everyday life as a dad. 

]]> dad, fatherhood, kids, business, work, marriage, life No 33 33 The Calm Before the Baby Storm full 72bccdf6-d537-43f2-87cd-a0919012c95f https://share.transistor.fm/s/43e6990b Naveed, Andrew, and Matt talk about the transition from two to four kids that Naveed is soon going to experience. 

]]> Naveed, Andrew, and Matt talk about the transition from two to four kids that Naveed is soon going to experience. 

]]> Tue, 28 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch 2282 Naveed, Andrew, and Matt talk about the transition from two to four kids that Naveed is soon going to experience. 

]]> dad, fatherhood, kids, business, work, marriage, life No 32 32 Who Are These Guys? Andrew Hurst Edition full 4aeba4d3-9d2a-4827-86f3-9bb0d89d1897 https://share.transistor.fm/s/542fcc08 Naveed reveals the first CDO swag and then he and Matt turn the questions to Andrew to learn more about his story. 

]]> Naveed reveals the first CDO swag and then he and Matt turn the questions to Andrew to learn more about his story. 

]]> Tue, 21 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch 1962 Naveed reveals the first CDO swag and then he and Matt turn the questions to Andrew to learn more about his story. 

]]> dad, fatherhood, kids, business, work, marriage, life No 31 31 The Halloween Special full 833322c1-b616-48eb-b740-5e54545b41d0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cc2c19f3 Naveed, Matt, and Special Guest Aaron discuss Halloween with kids, trick or treating, and favorite candy to get from your kids. 

]]> Naveed, Matt, and Special Guest Aaron discuss Halloween with kids, trick or treating, and favorite candy to get from your kids. 

]]> Tue, 14 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch 2291 Naveed, Matt, and Special Guest Aaron discuss Halloween with kids, trick or treating, and favorite candy to get from your kids. 

]]> dad, fatherhood, kids, business, work, marriage, life No 30 30 Who Are These Guys? full d90683fb-df8d-45ca-8867-442a624f792b https://share.transistor.fm/s/c0f5286d After a listener commented, "Who are these guys?", Naveen, Andrew, and Matt wanted to discuss the ideas behind Chief Dad Officers and what it could become in the future. 

]]> After a listener commented, "Who are these guys?", Naveen, Andrew, and Matt wanted to discuss the ideas behind Chief Dad Officers and what it could become in the future. 

]]> Tue, 07 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch 1981 After a listener commented, "Who are these guys?", Naveen, Andrew, and Matt wanted to discuss the ideas behind Chief Dad Officers and what it could become in the future. 

]]> dad, fatherhood, kids, business, work, marriage, life No 29 29 The Hospital To-Go Bag full 939a76c7-7c1d-4149-9759-f4e27f6a2ce7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f4159775 As Naveed gets ready for the twins, him, Andrew, and Matt discuss what makes it into the hospital to-go bag, as well as past experiences from the labor and delivery wing from a dad's perspective. 

]]> As Naveed gets ready for the twins, him, Andrew, and Matt discuss what makes it into the hospital to-go bag, as well as past experiences from the labor and delivery wing from a dad's perspective. 

]]> Tue, 30 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch 2508 As Naveed gets ready for the twins, him, Andrew, and Matt discuss what makes it into the hospital to-go bag, as well as past experiences from the labor and delivery wing from a dad's perspective. 

]]> dad, fatherhood, kids, business, work, marriage, life No 28 28 Managing Family Finances full 6b31c485-d499-4cd7-b5c3-fe6a49dd274d https://share.transistor.fm/s/36e27c0e Naveed, Andrew, and Matt discuss managing money as a family and statistics for raising kids in today's world. 

]]> Naveed, Andrew, and Matt discuss managing money as a family and statistics for raising kids in today's world. 

]]> Tue, 23 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch 2663 Naveed, Andrew, and Matt discuss managing money as a family and statistics for raising kids in today's world. 

]]> dad, fatherhood, kids, business, work, marriage, life No 27 27 Dad Flu: What Happens When Dad Gets Sick full 8849e02f-0a69-4363-a284-ea4b9d023b79 https://share.transistor.fm/s/35600f23 Naveed, Andrew, and Matt discuss if the average person can gain 1 yard in the NFL, and then talk about what happens when Dads get sick. 

]]> Naveed, Andrew, and Matt discuss if the average person can gain 1 yard in the NFL, and then talk about what happens when Dads get sick. 

]]> Tue, 16 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0400 Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch 2502 Naveed, Andrew, and Matt discuss if the average person can gain 1 yard in the NFL, and then talk about what happens when Dads get sick. 

]]> dad, fatherhood, kids, business, work, marriage, life No 26 26 Football Season is Back! full f979abe5-a956-4b31-9bd3-8c47c2d49839 https://share.transistor.fm/s/be824efa Naveed, Andrew, and Matt discuss football season kicking off, managing fantasy football, and family traditions.  

]]> Naveed, Andrew, and Matt discuss football season kicking off, managing fantasy football, and family traditions.  

]]> Tue, 09 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch 2496 Naveed, Andrew, and Matt discuss football season kicking off, managing fantasy football, and family traditions.  

]]> dad, fatherhood, kids, business, work, marriage, life No 25 25 Work From Home: Zoom Calls to Diaper Fails full cd992e95-fd8b-4e8a-aaac-d2c3968b8b74 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1a726a10 Naveed, Andrew, and Matt talk about the good and bad of trying to work from home as a dad. 

]]> Naveed, Andrew, and Matt talk about the good and bad of trying to work from home as a dad. 

]]> Tue, 02 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch 2616 Naveed, Andrew, and Matt talk about the good and bad of trying to work from home as a dad. 

]]> dad, fatherhood, kids, business, work, marriage, life No 24 24 The Kids Are Back to School full 2281840e-8857-403d-a8f4-d8fdbeb4fb8d https://share.transistor.fm/s/293da9f3 School is back and Naveed, Andrew, and Matt discuss the challenges of school as well as some tips to help get everyone on the same page. 

]]> School is back and Naveed, Andrew, and Matt discuss the challenges of school as well as some tips to help get everyone on the same page. 

]]> Tue, 26 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch 2629 School is back and Naveed, Andrew, and Matt discuss the challenges of school as well as some tips to help get everyone on the same page. 

]]> dad, fatherhood, kids, business, work, marriage, life No 23 23 The End of Summer Debrief full eca626e5-82e8-4634-8864-b6f0ca078aaa https://share.transistor.fm/s/fdf39a01 Naveed, Andrew, and Matt discuss summer coming to a end, summer highlights, and preparing for the transition of kids returning to school. 

]]> Naveed, Andrew, and Matt discuss summer coming to a end, summer highlights, and preparing for the transition of kids returning to school. 

]]> Tue, 19 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch 2387 Naveed, Andrew, and Matt discuss summer coming to a end, summer highlights, and preparing for the transition of kids returning to school. 

]]> dad, fatherhood, kids, business, work, marriage, life No 22 22 The Myth of Work Life Balance full e29987dc-ae0c-4103-bf0f-64c7be9c3032 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7c497810 Matt reveals the gender of his expected child, and he, Naveed, and Andrew discuss what work life balance looks like for busy dads. 

]]> Matt reveals the gender of his expected child, and he, Naveed, and Andrew discuss what work life balance looks like for busy dads. 

]]> Tue, 12 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch 2571 Matt reveals the gender of his expected child, and he, Naveed, and Andrew discuss what work life balance looks like for busy dads. 

]]> dad, fatherhood, kids, business, work, marriage, life No 21 21 The Dad Drawer: Lost Tools, Loose Screws, and Life Lessons full 1faa31fa-be9d-4736-8782-0f2266eeaa8f https://share.transistor.fm/s/e3e77f57 Matt shares some HUGE news, Naveed is packing his house before his move, and the guys talk with Andrew about the famous "dad" drawer, or "junk" drawer that every house ends up with. 

]]> Matt shares some HUGE news, Naveed is packing his house before his move, and the guys talk with Andrew about the famous "dad" drawer, or "junk" drawer that every house ends up with. 

]]> Tue, 05 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch 2226 Matt shares some HUGE news, Naveed is packing his house before his move, and the guys talk with Andrew about the famous "dad" drawer, or "junk" drawer that every house ends up with. 

]]> dad, fatherhood, kids, business, work, marriage, life No 20 20 A Dad's Guide to Kid Injuries full 7cddab03-933a-4a39-83a3-9862f005b4f4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c10628b1 Naveed shares about a recent injury in his family which leads to him, Andrew, and Matt discussing kids and their constant ailments. 

]]> Naveed shares about a recent injury in his family which leads to him, Andrew, and Matt discussing kids and their constant ailments. 

]]> Tue, 29 Jul 2025 07:19:07 -0400 Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch 2594 Naveed shares about a recent injury in his family which leads to him, Andrew, and Matt discussing kids and their constant ailments. 

]]> dad, fatherhood, kids, business, work, marriage, life No 19 19 Screen Time, Screams, and Selfies: Raising Kids in the Digital Jungle full bfb56f34-3b7c-4fc3-952f-7a17e7f79a49 https://share.transistor.fm/s/787e8346 Naveed, Andrew, and Matt discuss the new digital world that our kids are now being raised in and how to combat some of the negative side effects. 

]]> Naveed, Andrew, and Matt discuss the new digital world that our kids are now being raised in and how to combat some of the negative side effects. 

]]> Tue, 22 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch 2209 Naveed, Andrew, and Matt discuss the new digital world that our kids are now being raised in and how to combat some of the negative side effects. 

]]> dad, fatherhood, kids, business, work, marriage, life No 18 18 Embracing the Father Figure full bf4230cc-ca72-48aa-b85b-d55bb080f507 https://share.transistor.fm/s/84bbcd43 Naveed, Andrew, and Matt talk about working out as a dad and how to fight the dad bod. 

]]> Naveed, Andrew, and Matt talk about working out as a dad and how to fight the dad bod. 

]]> Tue, 15 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch 2452 Naveed, Andrew, and Matt talk about working out as a dad and how to fight the dad bod. 

]]> dad, fatherhood, kids, business, work, marriage, life No 17 17 90's Summer Nostalgia full ac67b1ac-84ac-401c-af39-f312b7efd08f https://share.transistor.fm/s/a79e2127 Naveed, Andrew, and Matt look back and talk what summer was like being a kid in the 90's.

]]> Naveed, Andrew, and Matt look back and talk what summer was like being a kid in the 90's.

]]> Tue, 08 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch 2224 Naveed, Andrew, and Matt look back and talk what summer was like being a kid in the 90's.

]]> dad, fatherhood, kids, business, work, marriage, life No 16 16 Fourth of July: Red, White, and Tantrums Too full 2362c211-e986-427d-ba21-7d1b8de6229c https://share.transistor.fm/s/baa8fcf7 Matt survives and week at the beach and the guys discuss the iconic American holiday of July 4th.

]]> Matt survives and week at the beach and the guys discuss the iconic American holiday of July 4th.

]]> Tue, 01 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch 2296 Matt survives and week at the beach and the guys discuss the iconic American holiday of July 4th.

]]> dad, fatherhood, kids, business, work, marriage, life No 15 15 Traveling with Kids: Expectations vs Reality full 9c19d47a-17b0-456c-af57-d7a7866f644a https://share.transistor.fm/s/7acf691d Naveed, Andrew, and Matt talk about what traveling with kids is really like and offer some dad hacks to help ease the pain. 

]]> Naveed, Andrew, and Matt talk about what traveling with kids is really like and offer some dad hacks to help ease the pain. 

]]> Tue, 24 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch 2427 Naveed, Andrew, and Matt talk about what traveling with kids is really like and offer some dad hacks to help ease the pain. 

]]> dad, fatherhood, kids, business, work, marriage, life No 14 14 Father's Day: Celebrating the Chaos we call Love full 21941704-3063-4556-ae67-7ed24562bef8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/108f5931 Naveed, Andrew, and Matt discuss the ultimate holiday for dads. 

]]> Naveed, Andrew, and Matt discuss the ultimate holiday for dads. 

]]> Tue, 17 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch 2512 Naveed, Andrew, and Matt discuss the ultimate holiday for dads. 

]]> dad, fatherhood, kids, business, work, marriage, life No 13 13 Birthday Cakes and Chaos full 188416c4-45dc-499d-8474-45722bde76e2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2a75b4b9 Its Birthday season at CDO. Naveed, Andrew, and Matt discuss birthday traditions, the chaos of a kid's party, and if they are really more for the parents. 

]]> Its Birthday season at CDO. Naveed, Andrew, and Matt discuss birthday traditions, the chaos of a kid's party, and if they are really more for the parents. 

]]> Tue, 10 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch 2468 Its Birthday season at CDO. Naveed, Andrew, and Matt discuss birthday traditions, the chaos of a kid's party, and if they are really more for the parents. 

]]> dad, fatherhood, kids, business, work, marriage, life No 12 12 Watch Your Tone: The Science and Art of the Dad Tone full 1189bf52-a53e-4a2b-81ec-778c306a44e7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/41a1a20d Is dad tone a learned or inherited trait? Naveed, Andrew, and Matt discuss the unique tone that dads possess and if it can be used for good, or bad. 

]]> Is dad tone a learned or inherited trait? Naveed, Andrew, and Matt discuss the unique tone that dads possess and if it can be used for good, or bad. 

]]> Tue, 03 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch 2545 Is dad tone a learned or inherited trait? Naveed, Andrew, and Matt discuss the unique tone that dads possess and if it can be used for good, or bad. 

]]> dad, fatherhood, kids, business, work, marriage, life No 11 11 Let Me Fix That; The Dad Reflex full f3937a10-f7b2-4a07-b047-778ad31604d5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/582fa891 Naveed, Andrew, and Matt discuss the classic dad response of offering a solution to every problem when sometimes a different approach may be needed. 

]]> Naveed, Andrew, and Matt discuss the classic dad response of offering a solution to every problem when sometimes a different approach may be needed. 

]]> Tue, 27 May 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch 2193 Naveed, Andrew, and Matt discuss the classic dad response of offering a solution to every problem when sometimes a different approach may be needed. 

]]> dad, fatherhood, kids, business, work, marriage, life No 10 10 Things We Miss About Pre-Dad Life full e6772085-011f-496e-a367-ee7e2c3f9485 https://share.transistor.fm/s/af584467 Naveed, Andrew, and Matt discuss how life has changed since becoming dads, and some tips for new fathers. 

]]> Naveed, Andrew, and Matt discuss how life has changed since becoming dads, and some tips for new fathers. 

]]> Tue, 20 May 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch 2471 Naveed, Andrew, and Matt discuss how life has changed since becoming dads, and some tips for new fathers. 

]]> dad, fatherhood, kids, business, work, marriage, life No 9 9 Movie and TV Dads Mount Rushmore: The Ultimate Father Figures on Screen full da91e287-9fe8-4f2a-8c3f-334b1a4cba97 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f76e4b06 Naveed, Andrew, and Matt have a spirited discussion on who should be on the Mount Rushmore of TV/Film Dads.

]]> Naveed, Andrew, and Matt have a spirited discussion on who should be on the Mount Rushmore of TV/Film Dads.

]]> Tue, 13 May 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch 2154 Naveed, Andrew, and Matt have a spirited discussion on who should be on the Mount Rushmore of TV/Film Dads.

]]> dad, fatherhood, kids, business, work, marriage, life No 8 8 Mother's Day Mayday, When Dads are the Event Planners. full 5693ce74-fa08-4a98-a6f6-1cc4592a59c0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/32071517 Naveed, Andrew, and Matt discuss the stresses of Mother's Day, what not to give, and Naveed saves the day with a Mother's Day poem.  

]]> Naveed, Andrew, and Matt discuss the stresses of Mother's Day, what not to give, and Naveed saves the day with a Mother's Day poem.  

]]> Tue, 06 May 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch 2221 Naveed, Andrew, and Matt discuss the stresses of Mother's Day, what not to give, and Naveed saves the day with a Mother's Day poem.  

]]> dad, fatherhood, kids, business, work, marriage, life No 7 7 Solo Dad Mode: Survival Stories from the Frontlines full e9c6963c-9aaf-4bb0-b74c-a76d367f38be https://share.transistor.fm/s/0b058054 Naveed, Andrew, and Matt talk about answering the call to watch all the kids solo, tips to survive the chaos, and biggest solo fails. 

]]> Naveed, Andrew, and Matt talk about answering the call to watch all the kids solo, tips to survive the chaos, and biggest solo fails. 

]]> Tue, 29 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch 1882 Naveed, Andrew, and Matt talk about answering the call to watch all the kids solo, tips to survive the chaos, and biggest solo fails. 

]]> dad, fatherhood, kids, business, work, marriage, life No 6 6 Bedtime, Bath, and Beyond full 109888bf-66a6-4cb3-93c1-7141ae1ca406 https://share.transistor.fm/s/492467f0 How do you and your partner split bedtime, bath time, and night time kids duties? Are the dads a quarterback or coming off the bench?

]]> How do you and your partner split bedtime, bath time, and night time kids duties? Are the dads a quarterback or coming off the bench?

]]> Tue, 22 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch 2548 How do you and your partner split bedtime, bath time, and night time kids duties? Are the dads a quarterback or coming off the bench?

]]> dad, fatherhood, kids, business, work, marriage, life No 5 5 Frequent Flyer: Balancing work travel and fatherhood full a8000f82-04a4-4d80-aba3-c1ff6ff0161e https://share.transistor.fm/s/d5a0e72d Naveed, Andrew, and Matt talk about the challenges for work travel, how their wives cope, and to bring home souvenirs or not.

]]> Naveed, Andrew, and Matt talk about the challenges for work travel, how their wives cope, and to bring home souvenirs or not.

]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2025 12:15:21 -0400 Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch 2409 Naveed, Andrew, and Matt talk about the challenges for work travel, how their wives cope, and to bring home souvenirs or not.

]]> dad, fatherhood, kids, business, work, marriage, life No 4 4 Kiss the chef: Dads in the kitchen full 011c0547-c173-46d4-ae52-ed13f22ce151 https://share.transistor.fm/s/20766d25 The hosts discuss how dads approach cooking differently than moms, their signature dish, and go-to meals to feed the kids.

]]> The hosts discuss how dads approach cooking differently than moms, their signature dish, and go-to meals to feed the kids.

]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2025 12:12:14 -0400 Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch 2668 The hosts discuss how dads approach cooking differently than moms, their signature dish, and go-to meals to feed the kids.

]]> dad, fatherhood, kids, business, work, marriage, life No 3 3 Date night after kids: Keeping the spark alive full e164b67a-3d37-4774-9a1b-8923a8a512b4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5e1cc08c Naveed, Andrew, and Matt discuss dates with their wives after having kids, tips for keeping the spark alive, and worst date fails. 

]]> Naveed, Andrew, and Matt discuss dates with their wives after having kids, tips for keeping the spark alive, and worst date fails. 

]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2025 12:09:48 -0400 Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch 3294 Naveed, Andrew, and Matt discuss dates with their wives after having kids, tips for keeping the spark alive, and worst date fails. 

]]> dad, fatherhood, kids, business, work, marriage, life No 2 2 Fore Fathers: The sacred bond between dads and golf full 5659d7c8-ffcb-4128-a159-2dce156d204f https://share.transistor.fm/s/a8e8f905 Naveed, Andrew, and Matt discuss the bond between dads and golf, how to deal with dad guilt for hitting the course, and who their dream pairing for a round would be. 

]]> Naveed, Andrew, and Matt discuss the bond between dads and golf, how to deal with dad guilt for hitting the course, and who their dream pairing for a round would be. 

]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2025 11:58:53 -0400 Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch 2572 Naveed, Andrew, and Matt discuss the bond between dads and golf, how to deal with dad guilt for hitting the course, and who their dream pairing for a round would be. 

]]> dad, fatherhood, kids, business, work, marriage, life No 1 1 Finding out you're going to be a dad - the OMG moment full 9b05cc00-2cc8-4e7a-baf4-3b3163a81113 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ab86f412 Naveed has some EXCITING news to share and the dads discuss first finding out they would be entering the world of fatherhood. 

]]> Naveed has some EXCITING news to share and the dads discuss first finding out they would be entering the world of fatherhood. 

]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2025 11:47:23 -0400 Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch Naveed Kiyani, Andrew Hurst & Matt Welch 2690 Naveed has some EXCITING news to share and the dads discuss first finding out they would be entering the world of fatherhood. 

]]> dad, fatherhood, kids, business, work, marriage, life No