For My Sons

Danny is joined by Lonny Mannikko, a sales and business development leader, youth sports coach, and a father of 4 sons (ages 19. 22. 25. 29). Lonny shares how he used his position as a coach to teach young children life lessons.  They also discuss taking different approaches to manage or parent different personalities, how losing makes you stronger, and how things don't usually turn out as you expect.

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Danny is joined by John Szeluga and Chris Sorrentino, the hosts of the Super Live Adventure Podcast.  John is father of two (ages 2 and 4) and a Comedy Producer on the tv show Impractical Jokers.  Chris is also a father of two (ages 9 and 11) and a hospital worker, freelance artist, and musician.  John shares his story about his difficult decision to leave a full time job to pursue his dream of working in comedy.  Chris talks about the YouTube channel that he started with his two sons.  They both discuss the important role that comedy has played in their lives. 

Danny is joined by John Knoop, a telecom sales leader, consultant, and father to three boys (ages 1, 3, 10).  John shares his thoughts on relocating his family from Florida to Nashville for a job opportunity. He also tells the story of meeting his oldest son (from his wife's first marriage) and how their relationship has evolved. Danny and John discuss some of the challenges of working from home and disconnecting from work to be more present for their kids when they aren't working.  Danny also shares a story about how he went about getting his son Lucas not to be afraid of sleeping in his room.

Danny is joined by Chris Pomponio, a fellow podcaster, musician, team leader in the banking industry, and a father of two children (ages 2 and 5).  Chris shares some insight into how his experiences growing up with an immigrant father have influenced his parenting. Danny and Chris also discuss careers and work-life balance, the fine line between preparing their children versus pushing them in a certain direction, and the importance of having creative outlets. 

Danny is joined by Scott Williams, an entrepreneur and father to a 4 year-old son.  Scott shares some of his experiences being raised by a young single father.  He gives some insight into the entrepreneurial endeavors that he is currently working on including commercial real estate, selling on Amazon, and running a course on trading stock options.  They also discuss passing work ethic onto their children and setting them up for business success early in their childhood.

Danny is joined by guest Mike Johnson.  Mike is an educator in the NYC public schools, a lifeguard, a bartender, a professional singer, and a new dad to a 5-month-old baby girl.  Mike talks about some of realizations he's come to as a new parent, side hustles, not staying in one lane. and more.

Danny is joined by Steve Davis, sales professional and single dad.  They chat about the challenges and advantages of sharing custody, their sales leadership careers, video games, the importance of building relationships.

Danny is joined by Chris Giordano, his former co-host on Where's Larry Podcast.  Chris is also father of two young children (ages 5 and 7) and a sales professional.  Danny and Chris discuss the role of sports in raising children, some positive changes to workplace culture and family that have resulted from the pandemic, and their biggest fears as parents.

In this opening episode our host, Danny, is joined by his wife, Lissette DelVecchio.  They discuss some their parenting victories including reading, nutrition, and discipline.  They also discuss some of their parenting fails and issues that are top of mind for them right now related to their boys.