Welcome back to The Dad Chapter! In this episode, the guys are joined once again by fan-favorite guest Craig (aka “Wags”) for a hilarious and real conversation about dad life, being sick as a parent, and how pets might actually prepare you for having kids.From wild travel stories (including a near disaster in Santorini 😅) to deep talks about discipline, responsibility, and balancing life as a dad—this episode has a little bit of everything.We also get into:What happens when dads get sick (spoiler: no days off)Dog Dad vs. Cat Dad debate 🐶🐱How pets prepare you for parentingSetting boundaries with your phone & family timeThe realities of dad life (goodbye spontaneous plans)Baby-proofing vs. pet-proofing your homeIntrovert vs. extrovert dad personalitiesAnd of course… a full dad joke showdown at the end 😂As always…💭 Not Experts. Just Dads.✈️ Winging it through diapers, chaos & life.

In this episode, the guys dive into the real side of becoming a dad — from sleep deprivation and night shift struggles to nursery prep, baby gear debates, and the chaos no one warns you about.

The Dad Chapter – Season 3, Episode 1

Is it really illegal to change a diaper on a plane?

In our Season 3 premiere, we talk pregnancy updates, hospital prep, and the reality of those first weeks as new dads. Then we dive into traveling with kids — Disney cruises, long road trips, flying with toddlers, airport delays, and the plane diaper moment that had us questioning airline rules.

From hospital triage to takeoff, we share real dad travel hacks that actually help when everything goes sideways.

If you’re a new dad, expecting dad, girl dad, boy dad, or just trying to survive parenting in public — welcome to The Dad Chapter.

Subscribe for honest conversations about fatherhood, family life, and embracing the chaos.

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In the conversation, the hosts discuss their YouTube channel's growth, aiming for 1,000 subscribers, currently at 986. They celebrate Kevin's upcoming fatherhood, sharing personal stories about pregnancy, emotional growth, and the unique bond between dads and daughters. They also touch on the challenges of balancing family life with work, the importance of lifelong learning, and the support from friends and family. The episode concludes with light-hearted dad jokes and a heartwarming story about finding a lost key fob at a trampoline park, emphasizing the value of community and help.

TJ and Kendrick, hosts of the "Dad Chapter" podcast, welcome their high school friend Craig, a lawyer and uncle, as a special guest. They reminisce about their long-standing friendship, dating back to their soccer days. Craig shares his excitement about being the podcast's first official guest and his admiration for TJ and Kendrick's dedication to their kids. The conversation shifts to parenting challenges, including diaper changes, traveling with young children, and the joy of creating core memories. They also discuss the importance of being present for their kids and the rewards of parenting. Craig reflects on his experience as an uncle and looks forward to the challenges of fatherhood. Kendrick and TJ discuss their experiences as dads, reminiscing about classic children's shows and games. Kendrick shares his enthusiasm for engaging in activities with his kids, like watching Disney movies and playing retro video games. They joke about dad life, with Kendrick delivering a rapid-fire series of dad jokes. Craig and TJ react humorously, with Craig noting the quick succession of jokes. The episode concludes with Kendrick thanking the audience and expressing hope to have Craig back in the future, highlighting his potential as a great uncle and future dad.

Season 2, Episode 2: Embracing Fatherhood, Halloween Fun, and Life Lessons.In this episode, Kevin, Kendrick, and TJ discuss a variety of topics as they dive back into Season 2 of their podcast. The hosts talk about their evolving slogan, 'Not Experts, Just Dads,' and idea of launching merch ranging from mugs to hoodies. As they embrace the Halloween spirit, they discuss costumes, neighborhood dynamics, and funny stories from their childhood. They dive deep into the importance of fatherhood, sharing meaningful advice on balancing phone time, making decisions, and creating lasting memories with their children. Special shout-outs are given to their supporters. Join them for laughs, dad jokes, and heartfelt discussions about being the best dads they can be.

Core Memories — a dad podcast episode all about the funny, heartfelt, and unforgettable moments that shape fatherhood and family life.In this episode of our dad podcast, we dive into Core Memories — the special moments that shape who we are as fathers, husbands, and friends. From childhood throwbacks to the little moments with our kids that mean the most, we share stories that will make you laugh, reflect, and maybe even tear up. Whether you’re a parent, a soon-to-be dad, or just love hearing authentic conversations, this episode is all about the memories that stick with us forever.

This week, Kendrick, TJ, and Kevin take a deep, sleep-deprived dive into one of the hardest truths of fatherhood: there’s no such thing as balance. You’re not juggling life—you’re juggling glass, rubber, and whatever that sticky stuff is on the highchair tray. One wrong move and something’s crashing to the floor.From the bathroom becoming a safe haven (or makeshift office) to learning why you never—ever—wake a sleeping baby, this episode is jam-packed with laugh-out-loud fails and brutally honest dad truths. Like how canceling your gym membership isn't about giving up—it's about trading curls for carrying car seats, and cardio for toddler wrangling.But the real heart of this episode? The glass ball analogy.The guys break down a powerful metaphor: in life, you’re juggling multiple priorities—family, work, health, happiness, purpose—but not all of them are created equal. Some are rubber. Some are glass. Some you can drop and pick back up. Others? If you drop them, they shatter. The question becomes: which balls are non-negotiable?Spoiler: family is always glass. But what about happiness? Health? Work? The guys debate, reflect, and even get a little emotional as they open up about real breaking points—those 3AM moments when the baby won’t sleep, the dishes are piled high, and you're questioning everything.They talk about core memories—those little unexpected moments that stick for a lifetime. Like their kids hitting milestones, falling into inflatable water parks, or asking for help dribbling a basketball for the first time. These are the moments that make the chaos worth it. The ones you'll miss when the house is quiet. The ones that are the beautiful chaos.And let’s not forget the laughs—like Kevin’s wife asking TikTok if they’re getting divorced (they’re not) and if they’re having a baby this year (the jury’s out, but the psychic says yes).This is fatherhood, unfiltered: the sleep loss, the emotional landmines, the disappearing “me time,” the toys that multiply like gremlins, and the feeling that you’re always one diaper away from a meltdown. But it’s also love, growth, pride, and purpose.If you’ve ever felt like you’re dropping balls left and right—this episode’s for you.If you’ve ever hidden in the bathroom just to scroll your phone in peace—this episode’s for you.If you’ve ever looked at your kid mid-chaos and thought, “I don’t know what I’m doing, but damn, I love this little human”—this episode’s definitely for you.Listen now. Laugh hard. Drop a ball. Just don’t let it be the glass one.Follow us on Instagram @thedadchapter for behind-the-scenes chaos, guest updates, and maybe a meme or two featuring dino nuggets and baby monitors.Filmed, produced, and managed by the incredible team at Flexwork Studios.Like what you heard? Hit that follow button, leave a review, and tell us your biggest dad fail. Bonus points if it involves fire, pee, or a psychic.

What does “ready” even mean?

In Episode 4 of The Dad Chapter, Kendrick Keough, TJ Boyd, and future dad/intern Kevin Hough tackle the age-old, nerve-wracking question: Are you ever actually ready to become a parent? Spoiler alert — no. No, you’re not.

From accidentally setting the oven on fire trying to make "healthy" chicken nuggets (Kendrick… bro…) to calling 911 on the Easter Bunny (Kevin. It happened. He swears it made sense at the time), this episode delivers the real, raw, and ridiculous truths about gearing up for parenthood — or just realizing you’ll never actually be “geared up.”

We break down the emotional haymaker that hits the moment you see those two pink lines, how “trying” for a baby is a hilarious minefield of timing apps and let’s-see-what-happens optimism, and why even the best-laid plans go out the window the second your baby decides to arrive early, late, or while you’re mid-pants.

You’ll laugh, you’ll cringe, you’ll Google “what does two pink lines mean?”

And of course, we bring it home with some dad jokes (still very much under construction), an argument over cargo shorts, and whether the dad uniform should just be one outfit on repeat forever.

This episode isn’t just about becoming a parent — it’s about evolving into a different version of yourself. The pre-dad you get left at the door, along with your free time and uninterrupted meals. But what do you get in return? A new kind of chaos. A beautiful, loud, exhausting, hilarious, life-changing chaos.

So, are you ready? Probably not. But here they come anyway.

LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE We’re not dads with degrees. We’re dads with diapers. And we’re just winging it — one wipe, one meltdown, one beautiful disaster at a time.

Hit SUBSCRIBE, drop a LIKE, and leave a COMMENT sharing your funniest “we’re pregnant” moment — or your wildest dad fails. Bonus points if it involves chicken nuggets, suspicious pregnancy timing, or rogue fire extinguishers.

FOLLOW US @thedadchapter Catch behind-the-scenes chaos, dad memes, and real moments on Instagram — because we’re definitely not filtering the mess.

Brought to you by Flexwork Studios Massive love to the crew behind the camera, the mics, and the magic.

If you’ve ever panicked, doubted, or laughed your way through parenthood, you’re one of us.

Welcome to The Dad Chapter.

Happy Father’s Day? Not quite. We’re flipping the script.

In this very special episode of The Dad Chapter, we’re turning the spotlight where it truly belongs: on the moms.

Our Better Half isn’t about us. It’s a love letter, a confession, a laugh-so-we-don’t-cry moment dedicated to the women who actually make this whole parenting thing work. The ones who knew we’d be dads before we did. The ones who believed in us, carried the load (literally and figuratively), and who somehow manage to juggle full-time jobs, diaper disasters, and emotional breakdowns—without breaking down themselves.

Kendrick, TJ, and Kevin sit down on Father’s Day to get real about the real MVPs. From the early days of pregnancy to those blurry-eyed midnight feedings, they each reflect on the exact moment they realized: “Oh. She’s going to be a phenomenal mom.”

We hear about Shannon’s middle school baby project disaster (don’t worry, it was just a doll) and how she somehow evolved into the calm-in-the-storm rock Kendrick leans on today. TJ tells the story of how his dog Enzo earned him his first date—and how Emma, now a full-time work-from-home mom, manages a toddler and a laptop like some kind of wizard. Kevin, still earning his Dad Card, marvels at Taylor’s sixth sense for dog ear infections and her supernatural ability to not lose her mind… even when everything else is on fire.

Speaking of fire, Kendrick shares a full-blown dad fail involving homemade chicken nuggets, a preheated oven, and a house that almost didn’t make it. And TJ? He relives the time he told his wife he was tired. During labor. (We’re amazed he’s still alive.)

But this episode isn’t just gratitude and laughs—it’s also brutally honest.

We unpack:

• What gets overlooked: The invisible labor, the mental load, the decision fatigue, the “she just does it” magic.
  

• How fatherhood shifts your perspective: Watching your partner become a parent changes your love forever.
  

• The breaking points: From block tower tantrums to sick baby meltdowns, we talk about the moments we snapped—and what we learned when we did.
  

• How to actually show appreciation: (Hint: It’s not just “thank you.” Sometimes it’s a text. A note. Or just doing the damn dishes before she gets to them.)
  

There’s vulnerability here, too. TJ opens up about trying to console a sick son at 2AM and reaching a breaking point that ended with a kicked chair and some real shame. Kendrick confesses to pretending a “storm” knocked over his daughter’s block tower—because he lost his temper and kicked it. Kevin asks the question many dads won’t say out loud: How do they do it? And what happens when we fall apart?

Motherhood isn’t just a role. It’s a superpower. One that includes multitasking at Olympic levels, smiling through sleep deprivation, and being the glue that holds a family together while also wiping noses, balancing a spreadsheet, and remembering where we put the baby Tylenol.

We explore how these women keep it all together—even when we don’t deserve it. And how, watching them parent, makes us love them in entirely new ways.

For Kevin, it’s seeing Taylor care for their dogs with a love so big it spills over into everything she touches. For TJ, it’s witnessing Emma work a full day while caring for their son and still thinking she’s not doing enough. For Kendrick, it’s watching Shannon become the rock—patient, calm, and somehow always one step ahead.

This isn’t just an episode—it’s a thank you note. A soul check. A reminder that none of this works without them.

We close with a challenge for every dad listening: What are you doing—daily—to make her life easier? Not once a year. Not on her birthday. Every single day.

Because being a dad today means showing up. Listening. Learning. Screwing up. Owning it. Apologizing. Trying again. And doing better—for our kids, and for our better halves.

So this Father’s Day? We’re standing up, stepping aside, and handing the mic to the moms. You deserve every damn flower.