The Dada & Boys Podcast

Today, I welcome former WWE and NXT superstar Donovan Dijak to the podcast! In this episode, Dijak discusses wrestling booking, managing family life while being a professional wrestler and much more!

Today, I welcome my mom, Maria, to the show. In part 1 of this episode, she discusses her rough childhood and what it was like living with her stepfather. She also discusses what it was like when she got pregnant for the first time at the age of 14. By age 17, she had 3 kids and was raising them all on her own after the kids' father left and starting creating problems. She discusses where she found the strength to keep going and the moment she met someone who was willing to accept her and her children. Maria also talks about the delinquency of her kids as they grew up and if she blames herself for her kids' actions and a lot more!

Today, I welcome long time friend of the show, Joe! In the episode, Joe discusses the years of abuse he's endured from his father and how it affects him today. Joe also discusses what role the death of his brother had on that abuse. What is Joe currently doing to ensure that he breaks the cycle when it comes to his own kids? Find out in the newest episode of The Dada and Boys Podcast!

Today, I welcome Richard to the show. In this episode, Richard shares his courageous story about suffering 2 different strokes and how his life and his parenting has been impacted by it. Richard also talks about what keeps him going and what motivates him to keep pushing forward!

Today, I welcome my old friend and co-host, Rob to the show. In this episode, Rob and I discuss his departure from the show as "forgiveness" and what it means. We discuss my nephew's story and if forgiveness is ever possible for the individual who caused Adam's injury.

Episode 1 of the reboot is here! For this special episode to start off the new era, I welcome my dad to the show! In this episode, we talk about topics that we have never discussed with one another until today. My dad and I discuss topics regarding his upbringing, meeting his wife (my mom) who had 3 children, taking in and raising grandkids--including Adam, who was a victim of child abuse and SO MUCH MORE. *We had a slight issue with one of the cameras, the issue will be fixed in the coming episodes*Please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE and follow us on the socials! Tiktok- dadaandboy IG/FB Dadaandboys

00:20 Intro

00:58 Our relationship

2:20 Dad's upbringing

3:17 Becoming fluent in English

4:08 Being bullied

5:00 Did his dad ever show emotion

8:05 Having the 'men don't cry' attitude

8:30 His dad's view on raising boys

9:40 Quality time with his dad

11:25 How did his interactions with his dad influence his parenting

12:35 Did parenting come naturally?

13:50 His parenting setting the tone for my parenting

16:00 Difference in the feelings when it comes to his grandkids and his kids

18:00 Adam's story

25:30 If he saw the perpetrator today

26:45 Adopting Adam after his injury

29:00 How the Adam injury affected him personally

32:55 Adam's Law and the perpetrator

37:15 Taking in other grandkids, aside from Adam

47:10 The left turn that decided his fate

53:54 Closing thoughts

Today, Joe and I talk about his new addition to the family. With the new bundle of joy, Joe discusses the struggle he faces adapting to the new baby while not letting his oldest child feel left out. Joe also talks about his role as a disciplinarian and the affects it has on his kids.

Today, I welcome fellow podcaster, Brian to the show. Brian and I discuss our own personal struggles when it comes to content creation and podcasting.

Today, I welcome guest, Joe back to the show. On the episode, we discuss Mike's departure from the show as well as our legacies left behind.