Hello Dad

Slime, Science, and Sleepy-Time Shenanigans

Ryan — Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:52:12 +0000

Lights out, covers up—let’s talk slime! In this cozy bedtime chat, my son explains exactly how to make the perfect batch of slime… without ever leaving bed. From gooey ingredients to the ultimate mix, he breaks it all down while winding down for sleep. It’s a short, sweet, and slightly sleepy conversation about one of kids’ favorite DIY experiments.

Quarantine

Ryan — Sun, 29 Mar 2020 20:00:00 +0000

Thoughts and reflections while being quarantined with the possibility of having the coronavirus.

T-Ball & 4th Birthday Adventures!

Ryan — Sun, 08 Sep 2019 21:00:00 +0000

This episode highlights the adventures and anxieties around starting t-ball and we also celebrated our sons 4th birthday by insanely inviting 34 people to our house to swim, play on a play-set as well as one little surprise activity. There's also one good lesson that is important for all parents to be mindful of. Enjoy!

Episode 7 - The Catch Up Episode

Ryan — Sat, 31 Aug 2019 21:00:00 +0000

After a nearly 3.5 year hiatus, the Hello Dad podcast is kicking back off. This episode catches you up on a major life change and shares some quick moments from the last few years. Basically, this episode is a podcast time machine!

6. Exhaustion, Feeling Crazy and a Bunch of Firsts

Ryan — Fri, 05 Feb 2016 14:24:41 +0000

This episode highlights a bunch of firsts. I also share our experience with the early days of breast feeding and exhaustion. And I may also introduce our son to rap music.

The Delivery Episode!

Ryan — Mon, 05 Oct 2015 13:15:49 +0000

This episode of the Hello Dad podcast takes you behind the scenes of when we had our baby. It highlights a range of things such as our trip to the hospital, the first big cry, our trip home and many great moments in between.

New Parent Peptalk with Jim Lin of Busy Dad Blog

Ryan — Mon, 28 Sep 2015 12:00:00 +0000

In this episode I'm chatting with dad blogger, Jim Lin, who runs the popular website Busy Dad Blog. You might call this somewhat of a new parent pep talk as my wife and I prepare for the birth of our child. We discuss everything from giving birth to the cons of giving your child an unusual name.

A Conversation with My Wife

Ryan — Mon, 21 Sep 2015 14:00:00 +0000

Episode three is a conversation between my wife and I where we discuss a number of things that has to do with the pregnancy, being a new parent and me doing something for the first time.

Parenting Class, Baby Names & Pillows Oh My!

Ryan — Mon, 14 Sep 2015 14:00:00 +0000

During this episode we touch on topics ranging from learning to cook, not having a baby name, parenting class (and if its' worthwhile) and all those stinking pillows in our bed.

Intro + We're Having a Baby!

Ryan — Mon, 07 Sep 2015 14:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the Hello Dad podcast. This episode highlights my wife's reaction on me doing this podcast, and I'll also share my mother and grandmothers reaction when they found how we were having a baby.