Radio Dad with Mike Austin

From that first doorbell to the last candy check, Halloween gives dads plenty of chances to make memories. On this episode of Radio Dad with Mike Austin, Mike shares the fun of taking your first child trick-or-treating for the very first time—and how making costumes and joining the fun can become part of your family’s story.

Then, actor Barry Bostwick ( who played Brad Majors in The Rocky Horror Picture Show) joins Mike to talk about The Rocky Horror Picture Show, what his kids think about the movie’s enduring popularity, and whether they followed in his show business footsteps.

Finally, Dr. Michelle Watson-Canfield, “The Dad Whisperer,” explores what daughters need from their dads through the different stages of life—and how fathers can keep building that connection as their little girls grow up.A little Halloween nostalgia, a little Hollywood, and a heartfelt conversation about being the dad your daughter needs.

Can the TV shows we grew up watching still get a laugh from our kids? On this episode of Radio Dad with Mike Austin, Mike explores the fun of sharing classic television with a new generation—and discovering that a good laugh doesn’t have an expiration date.
Then, Dr. Brenna Hicks joins Mike for an honest conversation: “Dad Screwed Up…Now What?” Every dad makes mistakes. What matters is how we take responsibility, reconnect with our kids, and move forward.
Finally, Mike welcomes his longtime friend Dan Snell for a conversation about blended families, the work of bringing a family together, and USABFA.com.

Classic laughs, second chances, and the everyday work of being Dad—all on this episode of Radio Dad.

Can a chore your kid hates become a lesson they’ll thank you for someday? On this episode of Radio Dad, Mike Austin explores how a little unwelcome work can help kids build responsibility, resilience, and character.
Then, Mike catches up with his old friend out on the prairie, John Yellico, for some family pumpkin fun—from growing and carving pumpkins to roasting the seeds. It’s a reminder that some of the best family memories begin with getting your hands dirty.
In the second half, William Howell joins Mike to discuss his book, Daddy, Daughter Letters & The First Year of Fatherhood, and the experience of becoming a dad.A little hard work, a little pumpkin mess, and a whole lot of heart—join us for conversations about making the most of life as Dad.

Dad’s first paycheck, lessons from notorious bad guys, and a walk on the wild side with Ted Nugent! Mike Austin opens Radio Dad with a look at how sharing your first-job story can inspire your kids to earn, work, and maybe launch a business of their own.

Then Steve Williams explores an unexpected question: What can notorious bad guys teach us about leadership—and how did some balance their darker reputations with family life?

In the second half, Ted Nugent joins Mike to talk hunting, fishing, hiking, and the benefits of getting kids into the woods. Also, The Ted Nugent "Kamp For Kids"! It’s a conversation about outdoor adventure, time together, and giving kids a reason to trade their screens for fresh air.

What do we really pass down from one generation to the next? This week on Radio Dad, Mike starts with the family heirloom—the old watch, fishing pole, tool, recipe or treasured keepsake that may not be worth much money, but carries a priceless piece of Dad’s story.
Then, Mike talks with Sandi Levy about one of the toughest changes a family can face: dementia in Dad. How do we understand what’s happening, cope when memories begin to disappear, and maintain that connection with the man who may have spent a lifetime being the strong one?
Finally, Mike explores the special—and sometimes complicated—world of being a Girl Dad with author Madeline Anderson. What do daughters really need from their fathers, and how does that relationship change as little girls become grown women?Family treasures, fading memories and the father-daughter bond—a Radio Dad conversation about the things we inherit from Dad and the things we hope to leave behind.

Are we raising a generation of boring guys? Mike says it’s time to teach young men the lost art of conversation—how to walk into a room, meet a stranger and actually have something interesting to say.
Then, Keith Ingersol, author of Fame & Fortune, shares stories from his years at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, where he encountered plenty of celebrities. But forget the fame—what were these famous people like as dads?
And finally, Mike gets sucked into The Dadly Time Warp. One minute your daughters are little girls who want Dad around constantly. The next, they’re grown women—and Dad is completely missing the signals that they’d still like to spend some time with the old man.Boring guys, famous dads and daughters who grew up way too fast. Just another week in the life of Radio Dad.

Mike opens this episode of Radio Dad with a driveway full of the neighbor kids’ Nerf darts—and a sudden case of Dad nostalgia. There was a time when his own driveway was covered with toys, bikes, balls and all the evidence that kids lived there. Funny how the mess you once complained about becomes the mess you’d give anything to see again.
Then Mike hits the lanes with bowling promoter Jake Darnell for a conversation about bowling, family fun and a sport that generations can enjoy together.
Next, Bill Jackson from GreatSchools.org joins Mike to talk about schools, parents and helping families make informed choices about their children’s education.
Finally, Sam Guzman sits down with Mike for a conversation about “Heroic Virtue”—and what it means for ordinary Dads to live with courage, character and purpose.It’s memories, family, a few strikes and some good old-fashioned Dad wisdom on this episode of Radio Dad with Mike Austin!I can also punch this up into a shorter, more promotional Spreaker description designed to grab attention in the first couple of sentences.

Why should moms-to-be have all the fun? Mike thinks it’s time for a new tradition—the Dad Shower! Get the guys together, invite the soon-to-be dad, bring some useful gifts, fire up the grill and, most importantly, pass along a little fatherly wisdom about what he’s getting himself into. Mike has a few ideas about what every Dad Shower should include.
Then the show takes a more thoughtful turn as Dr. John Braccio returns to Radio Dad to talk about adolescent boys who lose their fathers. How does the death of Dad affect a boy during those critical teenage years, and how can the adults around him help fill some of the enormous gaps Dad leaves behind?
Finally, Mike welcomes Perry Lunsford—dad, entrepreneur and Radio Dad fan—for a relaxed conversation about fatherhood, family, business and all the stuff dads understand without needing much explanation.It’s funny, thoughtful and unmistakably dadly. Another hour of celebrating the adventure, responsibility and privilege of being Dad on Radio Dad with Mike Austin!

It’s Labor Day weekend, and Radio Dad is firing up a show packed with money, family, kids—and of course, the grill!  First, Mike talks about talking positivley about what you do to put food on the table.  Be proud of the work you do! 
Financial expert Bill Dendy joins Mike to talk about a troubling trend that could have a major impact on America’s future: the nation’s dangerously low birthrate. Why are fewer Americans having children, and what could it mean for our economy, workforce, and families in the years ahead?
Then, as kids head back to the classroom, Dr. Steven Liptak talks about Back-to-School Anxiety. How can Mom and Dad recognize when those first-day butterflies are becoming something more—and what can parents do to help?
Finally, Mike heads to the backyard with some Labor Day grilling tips especially for Dad. Because nothing says the unofficial end of summer quite like family, food, a hot grill—and Dad insisting he knows exactly what he’s doing!It’s Babies, Backpacks & Burgers: The Radio Dad Labor Day Show!

This week on Radio Dad with Mike Austin, Mike talks with Mike Farrell, author of 25 Must-Know, Stress-Reducing Secrets for New Dads, about taking some of the pressure, worry and uncertainty out of those first months and years of fatherhood.
Then, former LPGA Tour player Cindy Miller joins Mike for an important conversation about the dreams we have for our kids—and the danger of turning our hopes into their expectations. How do dads encourage kids to succeed without trying to live through them?
Finally, it wouldn’t be fall without apples! Mike welcomes his old friend John Yellico for a fun, nostalgic conversation about fall apples, family traditions and the memories that seem to come back every autumn.It’s fatherhood, family, perspective—and a little taste of fall—on this edition of Radio Dad.