A Pair of Dads

A Pair of Dads

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A Pair of Dads episodes

  • When Mom's Nervous System is on Fire: Dysregulation, Apologies & "School of Yapping"

    Young mother and content creator Deborah (@celestiamuse)—known for candidly sharing the raw, unvarnished realities of her parenting journey online—joins Benny to break down the hidden emotional mechanics of raising a child while managing internal chaos.

    From toddler meltdowns to postpartum burnout, Deborah shares how toddlers directly absorb parental dysregulation, why adults must learn to apologize to their children when they mess up, and why social skills initiatives like Singapore's "School of Yapping" are essential for rebuilding real human connection in younger generations.

    1 hr 14 min
  • Toughen Up: Stop Barking Orders and Start Failing in Front of Your Kids

    Are parents farming out their children's education while doomscrolling on the sidelines?

    Author, entrepreneur, and HYROX athlete Alex Nicholas calls out modern parenting traps and introduces his new book, Toughen Up.

    Discover why setting a good example means letting your kids see you struggle with new skills, why wrestling builds ultimate mental fortitude, and how active parents raise truly resilient kids.

    31 min
  • From Clean Wages to Dirty Races

    Are Singapore’s ministers worth top private-sector salaries, or is the "clean wage" model flawed?

    The crew tackles hard-hitting political compensation debates before descending into hilarious chaos over an elite athlete who pushed through a severe stomach mishap to win a race.

    Grab your headphones, check your sinuses, and join Benny, Ian, Geber, and Den for a wildly unpredictable chat.

    1 hr 36 min
  • Are Singapore Men Stupid?

    Ian holds nothing back, calling out young Singaporean men for falling for online flex culture and dropshipping gurus on YouTube. 

    Together with Geber, Den and Benny, the 4 of them dissects why promises of easy wealth and shortcuts are creating a generation that lacks real discipline and grit.

    52 min
  • No Kids, No Car, More Pets: The Gen Z Trade-Off

    Why buy a car when there’s Grab, and why have kids when you can be a fur parent? Benny challenges Daryl on why Gen Z views basic milestones—like a driving license or a newborn—as low-priority, high-cost liabilities.

    Tune in for a hilarious yet deeply insightful debate on what modern "success" looks like, why parents are terrible at advertising parenthood, and why pets are winning the generation war.

    1 hr 1 min

About A Pair of Dads

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Raising kids, strengthening relationships, and finding joy in the everyday—A Pair of Dads is where fathers come together to talk about it all. Hosted by Benny Lai, this podcast invites fellow dads…