Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/my-dad-im-dad My Dad, I'm Dad chronicles the journey of a new father in the wake of losing his own. Through reflection, humor, and honesty the host attempts to find parenting lessons in the past while preserving the memory of his Dad. A show for anyone, My Dad, I'm Dad aims to open a dialogue for listeners to share their life experiences to further the understanding that none of us are alone in the difficult things we face or the triumphs we can embrace. © 2025 iLogic Media e441b9cd-38c6-5511-a424-1ae133f298d5 no en Fri, 09 Feb 2024 15:09:42 -0500 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 18:52:27 -0500 https://www.ilogicmedia.com/my-dad-im-dad https://img.transistor.fm/8ArXDfxkSFk-yqKMm4tUvvvm3PgbCyMEqtS55Cy3uyA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzI5MzEwLzE2NDgw/ODYwNDEtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg https://www.ilogicmedia.com/my-dad-im-dad episodic iLogic Media My Dad, I'm Dad chronicles the journey of a new father in the wake of losing his own. Through reflection, humor, and honesty the host attempts to find parenting lessons in the past while preserving the memory of his Dad. A show for anyone, My Dad, I'm Dad aims to open a dialogue for listeners to share their life experiences to further the understanding that none of us are alone in the difficult things we face or the triumphs we can embrace. My Dad, I'm Dad chronicles the journey of a new father in the wake of losing his own. Family, Life, Dad, Journey iLogic Media Network No No 2 2 9 9 My Dad, I'm Dad | s2 e9 | Feliz Navi-Dad full 05fa6d4d-3436-4d1a-91c0-ae5868cc2966 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9e33c9c9 In the final episode of My Dad, I'm Dad, the host recalls what his father was like around Christmas, tells a last/best story and bids farewell to the audience.

]]> In the final episode of My Dad, I'm Dad, the host recalls what his father was like around Christmas, tells a last/best story and bids farewell to the audience.

]]> Mon, 12 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0500 iLogic Media iLogic Media 1201 In the final episode of My Dad, I'm Dad, the host recalls what his father was like around Christmas, tells a last/best story and bids farewell to the audience. In the final episode of My Dad, I'm Dad, the host recalls what his father was like around Christmas, tells a last/best story and bids farewell to the audience. Family, Life, Dad, Journey No 2 2 8 8 My Dad, I'm Dad | S2 E8 | George Benson full fdc590c2-0a50-4dd4-bf76-8955eb825586 https://share.transistor.fm/s/81cd286e The host considers the difference between knowing and continually learning. A conversation with George Benson underscores a benefit to being willing to destroy a preconceived notion to create a more applicable foundation.

]]> The host considers the difference between knowing and continually learning. A conversation with George Benson underscores a benefit to being willing to destroy a preconceived notion to create a more applicable foundation.

]]> Mon, 05 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0500 iLogic Media iLogic Media 3994 The host considers the difference between knowing and continually learning. A conversation with George Benson underscores a benefit to being willing to destroy a preconceived notion to create a more applicable foundation. The host considers the difference between knowing and continually learning. A conversation with George Benson underscores a benefit to being willing to destroy a preconceived notion to create a more applicable foundation. Family, Life, Dad, Journey No 2 2 7 7 My Dad, I'm Dad | S2 E7 | Johnny J full a4a9c491-ab04-4a65-81b0-4d1f5e49a0d2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ed632b16 What is magic? Where do we find it? Can we make it? A conversation with Johnny J, host of The DMSW podcast, helps remind the host that it can be found anywhere when you're with people you love.

]]> What is magic? Where do we find it? Can we make it? A conversation with Johnny J, host of The DMSW podcast, helps remind the host that it can be found anywhere when you're with people you love.

]]> Mon, 28 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0500 iLogic Media iLogic Media 4474 With Johnny J With Johnny J Family, Life, Dad, Journey No 2 2 6 6 My Dad, I'm Dad | S2 E 6 | Bethany Marshall full c8436217-e2dd-40a6-be63-48c9d5631093 https://share.transistor.fm/s/99f0d04c Being a parent is challenging. Being a parent when you've lost something you can't get back is proof of the resilience humans are capable of. A conversation with Bethany Marshall reveals how compassion is priceless as we move forward in life.

]]> Being a parent is challenging. Being a parent when you've lost something you can't get back is proof of the resilience humans are capable of. A conversation with Bethany Marshall reveals how compassion is priceless as we move forward in life.

]]> Mon, 21 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0500 iLogic Media iLogic Media 3233 Being a parent is challenging. Being a parent when you've lost something you can't get back is proof of the resilience humans are capable of. A conversation with Bethany Marshall reveals how compassion is priceless as we move forward in life. Being a parent is challenging. Being a parent when you've lost something you can't get back is proof of the resilience humans are capable of. A conversation with Bethany Marshall reveals how compassion is priceless as we move forward in life. Family, Life, Dad, Journey No 2 2 5 5 My Dad, I'm Dad | S2 E5 | Movie Dads with D54 full a5464e56-ba26-4305-abe5-d4871e5d92a6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5daaca7f And now for something completely different... The host is joined by Amit of the D54 podcast to discuss influential Movie and TV dad's from their lives.

]]> And now for something completely different... The host is joined by Amit of the D54 podcast to discuss influential Movie and TV dad's from their lives.

]]> Mon, 14 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0500 iLogic Media iLogic Media 4024 And now for something completely different... The host is joined by Amit of the D54 podcast to discuss influential Movie and TV dad's from their lives. And now for something completely different... The host is joined by Amit of the D54 podcast to discuss influential Movie and TV dad's from their lives. Family, Life, Dad, Journey No 2 2 4 4 My Dad, I'm Dad | S2 E4 | Rob Malad full f52c98ec-8b97-42d0-a889-f9cb64b38d66 https://share.transistor.fm/s/358a5c8f The host considers what life might look like if he had decided to continue working instead of becoming a stay at home parent. A conversation with Rob Malad provides a peek into a mirror universe and a reminder to dig deep in small moments.

]]> The host considers what life might look like if he had decided to continue working instead of becoming a stay at home parent. A conversation with Rob Malad provides a peek into a mirror universe and a reminder to dig deep in small moments.

]]> Mon, 07 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0500 iLogic Media iLogic Media 2149 Rob Malad Rob Malad Family, Life, Dad, Journey No 2 2 3 3 My Dad, I'm Dad | S2 E3 | Brandon Pennington full cea16379-9fc8-491b-b2a5-1a59c5b411d8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9c1e86b7 The host considers if experience is necessary to do something meaningful. A conversation with Brandon Pennington reminds him that a consistent desire to be present, purposeful, and open-minded results in nothing short of magic.

]]> The host considers if experience is necessary to do something meaningful. A conversation with Brandon Pennington reminds him that a consistent desire to be present, purposeful, and open-minded results in nothing short of magic.

]]> Mon, 31 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0400 iLogic Media iLogic Media 2833 The host considers if experience is necessary to do something meaningful. A conversation with Brandon Pennington reminds him that a consistent desire to be present, purposeful, and open-minded results in nothing short of magic. The host considers if experience is necessary to do something meaningful. A conversation with Brandon Pennington reminds him that a consistent desire to be present, purposeful, and open-minded results in nothing short of magic. Family, Life, Dad, Journey No 2 2 2 2 My Dad, I'm Dad | S2 E2 | Tugglewar full 7dc7b2ed-f505-4954-8e49-aa4089310fe4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8019de94 The host digs through some metaphorical drawers and finds a keepsake from the past that means more now than it ever did. A conversation with two friends reveals the lifelong lessons earning an intimate object can offer.

]]> The host digs through some metaphorical drawers and finds a keepsake from the past that means more now than it ever did. A conversation with two friends reveals the lifelong lessons earning an intimate object can offer.

]]> Mon, 24 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0400 iLogic Media iLogic Media 3125 The host digs through some metaphorical drawers and finds a keepsake from the past that means more now than it ever did. A conversation with two friends reveals the lifelong lessons earning an intimate object can offer. The host digs through some metaphorical drawers and finds a keepsake from the past that means more now than it ever did. A conversation with two friends reveals the lifelong lessons earning an intimate object can offer. Family, Life, Dad, Journey No 2 2 1 1 My Dad, I'm Dad | S2 E1 | Jon Cole full 01f294ce-6639-4565-91e0-00e3e923bd80 https://share.transistor.fm/s/effa95f2 The host kicks off season 2 by asking Jon Cole what it's like to drop your firstborn off at college. The resulting conversation is an ode to the power of communication and shared experience.

]]> The host kicks off season 2 by asking Jon Cole what it's like to drop your firstborn off at college. The resulting conversation is an ode to the power of communication and shared experience.

]]> Mon, 17 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0400 iLogic Media iLogic Media 3599 The host kicks off season 2 by asking Jon Cole what it's like to drop your firstborn off at college. The resulting conversation is an ode to the power of communication and shared experience. The host kicks off season 2 by asking Jon Cole what it's like to drop your firstborn off at college. The resulting conversation is an ode to the power of communication and shared experience. Family, Life, Dad, Journey No 1 1 15 15 My Dad, I'm Dad | E15 full cc60536a-4ee2-46a3-be4f-152f5ba4d32c https://share.transistor.fm/s/7865b3a6 In the final episode of season 1, the host comes to a realization while reflecting on a common chore he and his father loved to perform - a job complete ought to be reflected on. My Dad, I'm Dad will return in the fall. The host thanks everyone who took time out of their lives to listen.

]]> In the final episode of season 1, the host comes to a realization while reflecting on a common chore he and his father loved to perform - a job complete ought to be reflected on. My Dad, I'm Dad will return in the fall. The host thanks everyone who took time out of their lives to listen.

]]> Mon, 04 Jul 2022 09:00:00 -0400 iLogic Media iLogic Media 886 A Well Placed Bookmark A Well Placed Bookmark Family, Life, Dad, Journey No 1 1 14 14 My Dad, I'm Dad | E14 full 02a4c794-fa49-42c7-af77-5c4d1e0c3d9f https://share.transistor.fm/s/4858e8c1  The host is devastated when he witnesses his daughter suffer a real injury for the first time. When he realizes she will be fine, he considers the physical and emotional injuries his family suffered together and how his father opened the door to healing from them.

]]>  The host is devastated when he witnesses his daughter suffer a real injury for the first time. When he realizes she will be fine, he considers the physical and emotional injuries his family suffered together and how his father opened the door to healing from them.

]]> Mon, 27 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -0400 iLogic Media iLogic Media 811 Growing Pains Growing Pains Family, Life, Dad, Journey No 1 1 13 13 My Dad, I'm Dad | E13 full 29d5bf25-153b-442e-9e10-979581e260a4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/de80ba6d The host wishes a happy father's day to all the dad's out there! However, he feels the need to explain how his late father inspired him to look at his wife and mother as perhaps the most incredible element of his family. They have gifted him life and a reason to live. This episode is dedicated to them.

]]> The host wishes a happy father's day to all the dad's out there! However, he feels the need to explain how his late father inspired him to look at his wife and mother as perhaps the most incredible element of his family. They have gifted him life and a reason to live. This episode is dedicated to them.

]]> Mon, 20 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -0400 iLogic Media iLogic Media 752 To All the Mom's To All the Mom's Family, Life, Dad, Journey No 1 1 12 12 My Dad, I'm Dad | E12 full 589c3325-6875-40a8-be0d-0e59a544840a https://share.transistor.fm/s/f2b5a60f On the year anniversary of his father's passing, the host remembers a long drive punctuated by purpose and reluctant acceptance. A perennial favorite actor helps him sum up a lifetime worth of unspoken words for his father and anyone listening.

]]> On the year anniversary of his father's passing, the host remembers a long drive punctuated by purpose and reluctant acceptance. A perennial favorite actor helps him sum up a lifetime worth of unspoken words for his father and anyone listening.

]]> Mon, 13 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -0400 iLogic Media iLogic Media 820 A Lonely Drive A Lonely Drive Family, Life, Dad, Journey No 1 1 11 11 My Dad, I'm Dad | E11 full d6c1322a-1a28-488a-aa33-69d878598950 https://share.transistor.fm/s/03ea8b04 The host is as happy as any Midwesterner when the sun begins to shine come spring, but he soon learns his daughter's full moon complexion presents a challenge. Luckily, his father provided more than enough cautionary tales for how to enjoy the sun without looking like boiled lobster.

]]> The host is as happy as any Midwesterner when the sun begins to shine come spring, but he soon learns his daughter's full moon complexion presents a challenge. Luckily, his father provided more than enough cautionary tales for how to enjoy the sun without looking like boiled lobster.

]]> Mon, 06 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -0400 iLogic Media iLogic Media 858 Soak Up the Sun Soak Up the Sun Family, Life, Dad, Journey No 1 1 10 10 My Dad, I'm Dad | E10 full f7bb1afb-60bb-422d-91d2-bb3fdc7a8c43 https://share.transistor.fm/s/da9c7d13  The host wishes that his fur bearing buddy and his daughter would form a tight bond, but thinking back on the important dogs in his life reveals a surprising connection to his father.

]]>  The host wishes that his fur bearing buddy and his daughter would form a tight bond, but thinking back on the important dogs in his life reveals a surprising connection to his father.

]]> Mon, 30 May 2022 09:00:00 -0400 iLogic Media iLogic Media 929 A Dad's Best Friend A Dad's Best Friend Family, Life, Dad, Journey No 1 1 9 9 My Dad, I'm Dad | E9 full 4d822fbe-e254-4acf-91d9-f7e496c51c19 https://share.transistor.fm/s/39ffd27d The host is amazed when his daughter performs a perfect dance move out of nowhere! As he considers the way his father used to dance, he knows why he isn't the least but surprised that she can cut a rug.

]]> The host is amazed when his daughter performs a perfect dance move out of nowhere! As he considers the way his father used to dance, he knows why he isn't the least but surprised that she can cut a rug.

]]> Mon, 23 May 2022 09:00:00 -0400 iLogic Media iLogic Media 720 Boogie Shoes Boogie Shoes Family, Life, Dad, Journey No 1 1 8 8 My Dad, I'm Dad | E8 full 2b346a85-0355-49cf-914e-0d99a982cc88 https://share.transistor.fm/s/809b7bf1 The host discovers that time travel is possible. Anyone, anywhere, anytime is capable of visiting the past. Simply walk into the kitchen and cook, or eat. Either way, what bliss.

]]> The host discovers that time travel is possible. Anyone, anywhere, anytime is capable of visiting the past. Simply walk into the kitchen and cook, or eat. Either way, what bliss.

]]> Mon, 16 May 2022 09:00:00 -0400 iLogic Media iLogic Media 684 Nostalgia Du Jour Nostalgia Du Jour Family, Life, Dad, Journey No 1 1 7 7 My Dad, I'm Dad | E7 full 100f42ae-db05-4128-956c-8be9eae0051c https://share.transistor.fm/s/5af52e0d Imperfections are precisely what makes something marvelous. The host recalls a time where his father pushed a little too hard and what it taught him about being present with his daughter.

]]> Imperfections are precisely what makes something marvelous. The host recalls a time where his father pushed a little too hard and what it taught him about being present with his daughter.

]]> Mon, 09 May 2022 09:00:00 -0400 iLogic Media iLogic Media 803 The Frightening The Frightening Family, Life, Dad, Journey No 1 1 6 6 My Dad, I'm Dad | E6 full 7e30352f-37c8-406f-a0d4-eba9cf779419 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1b1c389d Read. Imitate. Repeat. The host discovers that the joys and necessity of learning may not precisely extend both ways. A recollection helps him remember that persistence might pay off.

]]> Read. Imitate. Repeat. The host discovers that the joys and necessity of learning may not precisely extend both ways. A recollection helps him remember that persistence might pay off.

]]> Mon, 02 May 2022 09:00:00 -0400 iLogic Media iLogic Media 768 Teach and be Taught Teach and be Taught Family, Life, Dad, Journey No 1 1 5 5 My Dad, I'm Dad | E5 full 382f8cca-7386-4360-878e-bdfd28272498 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9bcc3d1c In a world obsessed with the next chapter in a franchise, remaking old media and a cycle of unending criticism the host pauses to consider expectations and how to prioritize encouragement.

]]> In a world obsessed with the next chapter in a franchise, remaking old media and a cycle of unending criticism the host pauses to consider expectations and how to prioritize encouragement.

]]> Mon, 25 Apr 2022 09:00:00 -0400 iLogic Media iLogic Media 734 Legacequel Legacequel Family, Life, Dad, Journey No 1 1 4 4 My Dad, I'm Dad | E4 full b9a1d018-27e7-4eb5-97f1-200c692b4a89 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b31f5b2f The host comes to terms with a mobile and determined child while wondering why a lifetime of surprise hasn't left him more well equipped to prepare for it now.

]]> The host comes to terms with a mobile and determined child while wondering why a lifetime of surprise hasn't left him more well equipped to prepare for it now.

]]> Mon, 18 Apr 2022 09:00:00 -0400 iLogic Media iLogic Media 782 Should've Seen that Comin' Should've Seen that Comin' Family, Life, Dad, Journey No 1 1 3 3 My Dad, I'm Dad | E3 full d7208df4-e21f-49b4-a127-336ecc7f6999 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a1e1871e The host discusses his decision to become a stay at home parent while reflecting on the time his parents devoted to his extracurricular activities.

]]> The host discusses his decision to become a stay at home parent while reflecting on the time his parents devoted to his extracurricular activities.

]]> Mon, 11 Apr 2022 09:00:00 -0400 iLogic Media iLogic Media 796 Time Well Spent Time Well Spent Family, Life, Dad, Journey No 1 1 2 2 My Dad, I'm Dad | E2 full 0150c451-32e7-416a-9b20-7da3a1f3740f https://share.transistor.fm/s/d05a57b2 The host contemplates the power of memories. Perhaps making a memory is a more profound act than trying to preserve it.

]]> The host contemplates the power of memories. Perhaps making a memory is a more profound act than trying to preserve it.

]]> Mon, 04 Apr 2022 09:00:00 -0400 iLogic Media iLogic Media 825 Memoirs Of A Dada Memoirs Of A Dada Family, Life, Dad, Journey No 1 1 1 1 My Dad, I'm Dad | E1 full a23dc0a0-f175-45a6-869a-1906733bf6c1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/554be839 The host examines life as a new parent while mourning the loss of his father. What can ice fishing shenanigans teach him about being a parent? A surprising amount. 

]]> The host examines life as a new parent while mourning the loss of his father. What can ice fishing shenanigans teach him about being a parent? A surprising amount. 

]]> Wed, 23 Mar 2022 22:28:36 -0400 iLogic Media iLogic Media 847 A Parent Less A Parent Less Family, Life, Dad, Journey No