Pappy Hour

Michael is a mentor and friend of mine from the Atlanta comedy scene. He has been making "Content" since before it was called, content. This is a no holds barred Pappy Hour, Michael tells it like it is...for him.

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Andy is a great friend of Eric’s from Middle school, we talk unapologetic boundaries, fire circles and talking sticks. Complications during the delivery of their twins didn’t throw Andy at all, he says "just keep your knees bent" and ride it out.  

If you are a new parent and need help finding a community of other dads going through similar things, reach out. We can help point you in the right direction. 

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Eric and I give Will Amato a call. Will is a dear friend of mine from Atlanta. He is hilarious, talented, and now he is a dad. So excited for yall to hear this story.

Will Amato is a writer, producer, and director in Atlanta, GA. Working with Fortune 500 clients such as The Home Depot, Newell, Petsmart, and Walmart he brings compassion, creativity and expertise to every project. Will holds a Masters Degree in professional writing from Kennesaw State University and is the founder of Draft Horse Productions.

This week on Pappy Hour Garrett Cole tells his story. We learn that the plan you make doesn't always work out, parenting is a team effort, and the magic of the moments in between.

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Scott Rodberg reminds the importance of a side ham and staying calm and connected during difficult times.

Thanks for everyone that listens

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Eric's family on this one. Tom Stratton talks about the hope for our kids to do better than us. His second kids was born sunny side up, listen to find out what that means.

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Steve Gardner brings it this week. From meeting his wife, three kids later to present day this family is a beautiful story. Your heart will fill and overflow. "You don't know the end of the story and sometimes it's really hard".

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This week on Pappy Hour. It's a Two fathers episode. Stephen tells the story of his daughters birth and then we sit down with the man that married that daughter to hear about his journey into fatherhood. Eric joins by phone as we record our first ever episode in the woods.

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Rob’s been with Marcy since they were kids, sixth grade, and they’ve been doing life together ever since. He talks Air Force Reserve days, working overnights as a cop, and what it looked like to provide while Marcy held it down at home with the kids for years.

He’s not out here claiming he did it perfectly. He admits to the tired, half-present days and the moments he wishes he could redo. The big takeaway is simple, your kids clock what you do, not what you say. And his other hard truth is solid too, your heart doesn’t run out of room. The love just expands.

This Month, Pappy Cup Competition
Rob is competing in the Pappy Cup.
2 points for every full listen.
1 point for every comment.
Each episode has a 30-day window after it drops.

The winner gets a laser-engraved pint glass, a case of the beverage of their choice (up to $25 value), and bragging rights.

Support the Show
If you want to help us keep these stories coming, check out the GoFundMe link here.

New episodes every Wednesday.
Pappy Hour. Fatherhood On Tap.

From teenage love to a 27-year marriage, Truman Oetting never wavered on what he wanted, a wife, a family, and a life built on showing up. He talks becoming a dad young, learning love in real time, raising two competitive kids, and watching them grow into people he genuinely likes.

It’s funny, honest, and full of big-brother perspective. The kind of episode that sneaks up on you.

This Month, Pappy Cup Competition
Truman is competing in the Pappy Cup.
2 points for every full listen.
1 point for every comment.
Each episode has a 30-day window after it drops.

The winner gets a laser-engraved pint glass, a case of the beverage of their choice (up to $25 value), and bragging rights.

Support the Show
If you want to help us keep these stories coming, check out the GoFundMe link here.

New episodes every Wednesday.
Pappy Hour. Fatherhood On Tap.