When we’re not working on ourselves or looking after our families, we’re probably enjoying ART:music, books, movies, etc.  In “Old New Art”, Mike & Nick explore the evolution of their openness to new forms of creative expression,  observing new tastes, interests, and inspirations as they progress through fatherhood.  Sharing art with children is also explored, along with discovering new art, and revisiting old influences.  New artistic influences drive and revive creative impulses, which definitely includes the BEASTDAD podcast itself.  We hope you enjoy this one.  Feel free to connect with us at [email protected], and @beastdadmode on “the instagram”!

In Beastdad 11, it’s another solo episode!  Mike outlines his experiences in Returning to Work following parental leave.  If you’re a dude thinking about parental leave, there’s a lot more to consider than just the finances - that’s for sure.  Even though more men are taking parental leave, there’s a lot to navigate.  Changes in your work portfolio, changes in your working relationships, changes in your home life.  Man - there’s a lot to consider.   Some parents are so unfortunate that they return to a hostile workplace that resents them for taking a “vacation”.   Even if your workplace shows visible corporate support for parents taking leave and “work/life balance”,  how it plays out in reality can be quite different.  If you’re thinking about taking parental leave - or getting ready to return from one - we hope this one helps you prepare!  Shout at us at [email protected] or connect with us @beastdadmode on “the instagram”!

Merry Beastmas! In BEASTDAD 10, Mike and Nick explore the most blunderful time of the year.  The stresses of the holiday season can be hard on dads and the families they support.  Increased demands on time will impact workouts, increased social obligations mean increased junk food, increased vacation time means increased pressure to get your increased duties done at an increased rate (increased everything!).  

In our first "Christmas Special" we throw routine out winter's window into the merciless cold and move into survival mode.  Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and Joyous "month" to you and your families!

Connect with us at [email protected], and @beastdadmode on "the Instagram"!

Sports! In BEASTDAD 9, Mike and Nick discuss the influence and importance of sports in health, social life, career, family time, and children’s development.  Through their experiences as participants and observers, Mike and Nick explore being older than everyone in the NFL, athletes setting examples, sportsmanship, and the value of always knowing what happens on Sunday.  Check us out at beastdad.com and @beastdadmode on "the instagram"!

Career vs. Childcare! In BEASTDAD 8, Mike and Nick discuss the end of parental leave, and the major childcare options: Stay-at-home parent ("Homemaker"), Daycare, and "Hybrid".

For a lot of new dads, the cost of childcare can come as a shock - so assessing options, finances, and lifestyle is important.  With special emphasis on career, this episode explores: "getting on the list" for daycare, becoming a trophy husband, and combining childcare with a home business (not as easy as it sounds), and more!

Shout at us: [email protected], or @beastdadmode on "the instagram"!

In BEASTDAD 6, Mike and Nick explore "Dad Strength" and strategies to achieve and maintain it in the face of increasing time pressures.  Babies have a lot of equipment, and it usually your job to carry it.  Recognizing that multiple trips to the car is a sucker deal, this episode focuses on physical strength building in the context of exercise or die (incentive), gravity is free (home workouts), earning your beer (accountability), and working with your family to prioritize physical fitness.

Episode 2: Beast goals!  In this episode of BEASTDAD, Mike and Nick explore their goals within the Beastdad Pillars (health, career, growth, social, and experiences).  Using the “SMART” strategy for goal development, Mike and Nick discuss earning your beers, no-cost workouts, babies on a plane, the death of “someday” and more.  Check us out at beastdad.com and @beastdadmode on instagram!