Locker Room Dads

Locker Room Dads

By Pat O'Donnell & Josh BrinzoParentingKids & Family
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Locker Room Dads episodes

  • Episode 22: From the Snap with Mitch Trubisky

    Locker Room Dads is joined by new dad and Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mitch Trubisky this week!


    Outside of signing with a new team this season, Mitch is fresh off of becoming a new dad! How do you prepare to become a dad for the first time?


    We're talking C-sections this week! Not everyone knows what to expect and we're here to get you ready! 


    Did you have a playlist for the delivery room? What's the first song you want your child to hear when they're born?


    Mitch tells us what he's most excited to teach his son as he grows up!


    The top Locker Room Dads suggestions for gadgets come out at the end from Mitch and it's one we keep hearing!


    Be sure to tune in this week for a great episode and catch some new dad tips from Mitch Trubisky!

    33 min
  • Episode 21: Tired Dad Life with Jon Gustin

    We're joined by the true Tired Dad of them all this week! Jon Gustin/Tired Dad is here to discuss life as a true exhausted parent!


    Josh is on the road celebrating his birthday this week and working with a malfunctioning microphone! Pat carries the team through this one!


    You're supporting your children, but how do you find time to support each other?


    Developing a coffee addiction? Finding ways to stay awake? Jon helps us figure out how to manage everything at once!


    Getting your kids in to sports can be a tough feat. What if you don't know anything about the sport they like? How can you still be a helpful and supportive parent?


    How can you manage your children around people you may not know? Managing all the stress can be harder than you think! But it might be easy if you have the right tools!


    Be sure to join in for a great episode with the Tired Dad and be sure to follow Jon on TikTok and Instagram as well!

    55 min
  • Episode 20: Dad Goals with Dustin Hopkins

    Episode 20 is here and it slaps! Los Angeles Chargers kicker Dustin Hopkins joins Locker Room Dads this week!


    Dustin is bringing the heat this week on Locker Room Dads with tons of great advice for new and experienced dads! You won't want to miss out on all the great knowledge in this episode.


    Being a dad is all about finding yourself and your family. Dustin breaks down the times he knew everything would be different!


    Learn about what it's like to be there for a C-section in the delivery room and how to be there for your partner.


    Minivans? Yep, minivans! Josh talks about the vehicular changes coming to the Brinzo household. Does every dad get this point?


    Find your next new sleep helper! Dustin and Josh talk about how great the Merlin's Magical Sleepsuit is for helping your new child make it through the night. 


    You won't want to miss out on this extremely informative episode!

    1 hr 1 min
  • Episode 19: Do-it-all Dad with Kurt Benkert

    Locker Room Dads is excited to have our newest guest on!

    Green Bay Packers quarterback and professional gamer Kurt Benkert joins us this week!

    From balancing an extremely busy schedule to finding the rhythm of parenting, we break it down with this extremely talented dad.

    How stressful was your game day? Pat and Josh envisioned it being like the movies and ended up with the opposite. How did it go for Kurt?

    Learn some new gadgets and find what can help your parenting skills excel!

    47 min
  • Episode 18: Tackling Parenting with Ty Summers

    Green Bay Packers linebacker Ty Summers joins the dads this week!

    Walking in to the hospital as two and leaving as three can be exciting and scary at the same time! Ty gets you ready to become a dad this week after being on duty for three months.

    Ty talks about balancing his relationship from afar while being away for Spring camp and how to still be a great husband and parent.

    Where do you draw your line on electronics usage? How much is too much?

    The dads make their recommendation for why you should have a noise machine!

    Ty and Josh settle their collegiate rivalry quickly!


    **NOTE: Audio might not sync the best with the video due to an error with our hosting platform**


    44 min
  • Episode 17: Safety Dad with Jordan Lucas

    NFL Safety and Super Bowl LIV winner Jordan Lucas joins the dads this week!


    We're getting ready for the start of babydom! How do you get your baby names ready? 


    Are gender reveals necessary? Do you need to know? Do you want to know? And does it matter to you what you're having????


    Get prepped for dad and family life with a kid as Jordan breaks down his keys for success!


    It's potty training time with the dads! Get some pointers on how to get ready for the tough times!

    44 min
  • Episode 16: Dad of All Trades with Cody Johns

    Actor, Musician, Influencer, professional ultimate frisbee player, and dad Cody Johns joins Locker Room Dads this week!

     Trying to find yourself in life can be tough when you wear a lot of hats. How do you find the things that are most important to you? Cody walks us through his busy journey to being a dad!

    How life changing is the delivery room? From womb to room, it's a crazy experience. Every dad has a great story about delivery day!

    Every parenting situation is different, but we all walk this journey together. Cody, Pat, and Josh discuss the similarities and differences after leaving the hospital and being on your own as a parent for the first time!

    Be sure to listen in to this great episode with Cody Johns!

    55 min
  • Episode 15: Stand-Up Dad with Josh Firestine

    This week we are joined by comedian and military veteran Josh Firestine! While he may not be an athlete now, he did play little league sports growing up!

    How did your journey from career to dadhood go? Josh talks about his change from the military to stand-up comedy and being a parent.

    We break down the best pregnancy cravings...Apparently pickles are popular!

    Did you read the baby manuals? Did you watch the safety videos? Don't worry, you're not alone!

    What's your most awkward moment as a parent? We break down ours this week.

    Don't miss out on this funny episode and learn some new parenting tips along the way!

    *Apologies for the video quality! We had an issue with our hosting platform*

    41 min
  • Episode 14: Chipping in with Luke Donald

    Locker Room Dads is joined by former World Number One golfer Luke Donald this week!


    From the course to your ears, Luke brings all of his great dad advice. This father of three girls knows what being a girl dad is all about!


    How does planning a family even work? We learn how to plan ahead and grow a family.


    Ease your mind on traveling with great travel tips from Luke this week.


    Whether it's golf or parenting, Luke is here to help guide us through on Locker Room Dads!


    *Apologies for the video quality! We had an issue with our hosting platform!*

    40 min
  • Episode 13: Kick Return Dad with Marc Mariani

    Locker Room Dads is joined by former Pro Bowl WR and return specialist Marc Mariani this week!


    No topic gets skipped over on this episode. Marc has advice for parents going through tough moments like IVF and premature births, as well as the great moments of kids having success in learning new things!


    Is the vasectomy your next step? We had to find out how difficult it is after learning more information!


    Marc has found success after football as both a dad and a real estate agent. Learn how to find success in your career after making a big change or two!


    Don't miss out on this amazing episode of Locker Room Dads!

    54 min

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Their lives may be very different, but at the end of the day they still have one thing in common. NFL punter Pat O’Donnell and Josh Brinzo, owner of Stormhouse Brewing, discuss what it’s like being a dad and the journey of dadhood.