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  • How to Care For Your Parents as a Parent
    Welcome back to The Fatherless Cheat Sheet! In today’s episode Andrew is solo and discusses dealing with the caregiving of the “Sandwich Generation” and how to balance it when you have young children of your own. He talks about the importance of perspective of those who need caregiving, shares stories of his own experiences caring for older family members, and how to avoid selfishness.
    The Fatherless Cheat Sheet, hosted by Andrew Parise, is about everything you wish a father (or father figure) could have shown you. Growing up without a dad taught Andrew that chasing "what could have been" is never the answer. When you need a hand on your shoulder, a kick in the pants, or some profound life advice, you can find it here.
    Have questions? Need advice? Email us at [email protected].
    Follow the Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/thefatherlesscheatsheet
    Produced by Nicole Lyons Productions
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    Website: www.nicolelyonsproductions.com
    Art by Briana Raucci
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianaraucci/
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    41 min
  • How to Raise Strong Children
    Welcome back to The Fatherless Cheat Sheet! In today’s episode Andrew is solo and talks about the struggles with “Keeping Up with the Joneses" when it comes to parenting, and the downfall of what comparison can do to parents. Andrew gives some examples backed by research on things parents can do to help raise strong children including emotional regulation and not giving into everything kids ask for.
    The Fatherless Cheat Sheet, hosted by Andrew Parise, is about everything you wish a father (or father figure) could have shown you. Growing up without a dad taught Andrew that chasing "what could have been" is never the answer. When you need a hand on your shoulder, a kick in the pants, or some profound life advice, you can find it here.
    Have questions? Need advice? Email us at [email protected].
    Follow the Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/thefatherlesscheatsheet
    Produced by Nicole Lyons Productions
    Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/nicolelyonsproductions/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
    Website: www.nicolelyonsproductions.com
    Art by Briana Raucci Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianaraucci/
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    40 min
  • Building Blocks of Finances (with Nick Luisi)
    Welcome back to The Fatherless Cheat Sheet! In today’s episode Andrew is joined by wealth management specialist, Nick Luisi! They talk about the benefits of automating your savings, cancelling subscriptions and non-essential spending items, and whether or not life insurance is for you. They touch on investing mistakes and diversifying your funds, even down to retirement, as well as what the college conversation should sound like with young children.
    About Nick:
    Nick Luisi is a Wealth Management Advisor and Certified Financial Planner who specializes in helping individuals, families, and business owners build, protect, and transition their wealth. He is also a Certified Exit Planning Advisor and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor, bringing deep expertise in retirement planning, business succession, and long-term financial strategy. Nick is the founder and leader of The Luisi Group at a major financial firm, and his team was named a 2026 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Team.
    The Fatherless Cheat Sheet, hosted by Andrew Parise, is about everything you wish a father (or father figure) could have shown you. Growing up without a dad taught Andrew that chasing "what could have been" is never the answer. When you need a hand on your shoulder, a kick in the pants, or some profound life advice, you can find it here.
    Have questions? Need advice? Email us at [email protected].
    Follow the Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/thefatherlesscheatsheet
    Produced by Nicole Lyons Productions
    Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/nicolelyonsproductions/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
    Website: www.nicolelyonsproductions.com
    Art by Briana Raucci Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianaraucci/
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    41 min
  • D.I.Y as a Dad: Duck Tape and Bubblegum
    Welcome back to The Fatherless Cheat Sheet! In today’s episode Andrew is solo and talking all things “Do it Yourself” or D.I.Y he has learned as a dad. He discussed the pro’s and con’s of calling a professional versus times you can do it yourself, knowing your ceiling in the project you work on, and celebrating your accomplishments when all is said and done.
    The Fatherless Cheat Sheet, hosted by Andrew Parise, is about everything you wish a father (or father figure) could have shown you. Growing up without a dad taught Andrew that chasing "what could have been" is never the answer. When you need a hand on your shoulder, a kick in the pants, or some profound life advice, you can find it here.
    Have questions? Need advice? Email us at [email protected].
    Follow the Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/thefatherlesscheatsheet
    Produced by Nicole Lyons Productions
    Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/nicolelyonsproductions/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
    Website: www.nicolelyonsproductions.com
    Art by Briana Raucci Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianaraucci/
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    36 min
  • Finding a Sense of Humor in Everything (with Kerry Coddett)
    Welcome back to The Fatherless Cheat Sheet! In today’s episode Andrew is joined by comedian, writer, and director, Kerry Coddett! They talk about some of Kerry’s upcoming projects, their shared roots growing up in Brooklyn, and what it's like living in Los Angeles as a New Yorker.
    Follow Kerry:
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/overfab
    About Kerry:
    Kerry Coddett is a Brooklyn-born stand-up comedian, writer, actress, and producer known for her sharp storytelling, irreverent humor, and boundary-pushing perspective. She has written for and appeared on TV series like Flatbush Misdemeanors, Ramy, and Pause w/ Sam Jay, as well as served as co-executive producer and head writer on Yvonne Orji: A Whole Me for HBO. A cum laude college graduate who once launched a fashion business for Jay-Z, Kerry continues to develop original TV projects while performing on major comedy stages and crafting work that blends wit with cultural insight.
    The Fatherless Cheat Sheet, hosted by Andrew Parise, is about everything you wish a father (or father figure) could have shown you. Growing up without a dad taught Andrew that chasing "what could have been" is never the answer. When you need a hand on your shoulder, a kick in the pants, or some profound life advice, you can find it here.
    Have questions? Need advice? Email us at [email protected].
    Follow the Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/thefatherlesscheatsheet
    Produced by Nicole Lyons Productions
    Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/nicolelyonsproductions/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
    Website: www.nicolelyonsproductions.com
    Art by Briana Raucci Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianaraucci/
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    37 min
  • Learning Experiences Growing Up Fatherless
    Welcome back to The Fatherless Cheat Sheet! In today’s episode Andrew is solo and discusses some of the things he has learned and stories from his childhood that shaped him. He talks about noticing who shows up for you, empathy being taken advantage of, and being forced to grow up too fast.
    The Fatherless Cheat Sheet, hosted by Andrew Parise, is about everything you wish a father (or father figure) could have shown you. Growing up without a dad taught Andrew that chasing "what could have been" is never the answer. When you need a hand on your shoulder, a kick in the pants, or some profound life advice, you can find it here.
    Have questions? Need advice? Email us at [email protected].
    Follow the Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/thefatherlesscheatsheet
    Produced by Nicole Lyons Productions
    Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/nicolelyonsproductions/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
    Website: www.nicolelyonsproductions.com
    Art by Briana Raucci Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianaraucci/
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    32 min
  • What Buying The Right Home Means To You (with Claudia Sanchez)
    Welcome back to The Fatherless Cheat Sheet! In today’s episode Andrew is joined by real estate professional, Claudia Sanchez! They talk about the feel good moments in buying and selling homes, how parents can affect home buying, and the tough financial conversations that come with the real estate market.
    ABOUT CLAUDIA:
    Claudia Sanchez is a New Jersey–based real estate professional with Christie’s International Real Estate Special Properties, serving buyers, sellers, and investors across Bergen County and surrounding North Jersey communities.
    Known for her client-first approach, market fluency, and clear communication, Claudia guides clients through every stage of the real-estate process—from first-time purchases to strategic moves and lifestyle upgrades. She combines local insight with the global reach and standards of the Christie’s brand, helping clients make confident, well-informed decisions in competitive markets.
    FOLLOW CLAUDIA:
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/claudiasanchezrealestate
    The Fatherless Cheat Sheet, hosted by Andrew Parise, is about everything you wish a father (or father figure) could have shown you. Growing up without a dad taught Andrew that chasing "what could have been" is never the answer. When you need a hand on your shoulder, a kick in the pants, or some profound life advice, you can find it here.
    Have questions? Need advice? Email us at [email protected].
    Follow the Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/thefatherlesscheatsheet
    Produced by Nicole Lyons Productions
    Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/nicolelyonsproductions/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
    Website: www.nicolelyonsproductions.com
    Art by Briana Raucci Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianaraucci/
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    34 min
  • The Advice You Need From a Father
    Welcome back to The Fatherless Cheat Sheet! In today’s episode Andrew is solo and we hear from some of your submissions in our segment “My Old Man Used to Say.” He talks about some of his best moments of advice when he didn’t know he needed it, and ends it with some advice from iconic songs and movies.
    The Fatherless Cheat Sheet, hosted by Andrew Parise, is about everything you wish a father (or father figure) could have shown you. Growing up without a dad taught Andrew that chasing "what could have been" is never the answer. When you need a hand on your shoulder, a kick in the pants, or some profound life advice, you can find it here.
    Have questions? Need advice? Email us at [email protected].
    Follow the Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/thefatherlesscheatsheet
    Produced by Nicole Lyons Productions
    Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/nicolelyonsproductions/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
    Website: www.nicolelyonsproductions.com
    Art by Briana Raucci Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianaraucci/
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    38 min
  • The Importance of Showing Your Children Live Music (with Jeff Gorra)
    Welcome back to The Fatherless Cheat Sheet! In today’s episode Andrew is joined by longtime friend and founder of Artist Waves, Jeff Gorra! Artist Waves is described as, “A voice of the artist platform — featuring artist direct and inspiring content.” Jeff describes how he founded Artist Waves, the importance of bringing your kids to concerts, and the power behind discovering music. Andrew and Jeff also play a Guess The Lyric game!
    Jeff Gorra is a longtime friend, father of four, and the founder of Artist Waves — a music platform dedicated to spotlighting artists, creativity, and community. Balancing fatherhood with a deep commitment to music, Jeff has built Artist Waves as a passion-driven space that reflects both creative discipline and genuine love for the craft. His perspective sits at the intersection of parenting, art, and the long game of building something meaningful.
    Check Out Artist Waves: https://artistwaves.com/
    Follow Jeff:
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artist_waves_official/
    X: https://x.com/JeffGorra
    The Fatherless Cheat Sheet, hosted by Andrew Parise, is about everything you wish a father (or father figure) could have shown you. Growing up without a dad taught Andrew that chasing "what could have been" is never the answer. When you need a hand on your shoulder, a kick in the pants, or some profound life advice, you can find it here.
    Have questions? Need advice? Email us at [email protected].
    Follow the Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/thefatherlesscheatsheet
    Produced by Nicole Lyons Productions
    Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/nicolelyonsproductions/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
    Website: www.nicolelyonsproductions.com
    Art by Briana Raucci Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianaraucci/
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    45 min
  • Fatherless Fallout: What Can Happen Without Dad
    Welcome back to The Fatherless Cheat Sheet! In today’s episode Andrew is solo and discusses some research he found that coincides with being fatherless. From lower academic achievement, higher risk of incarceration, and struggling with adult relationships, Andrew breaks down his findings and how they relate to his own upbringing.
    The Fatherless Cheat Sheet, hosted by Andrew Parise, is about everything you wish a father (or father figure) could have shown you. Growing up without a dad taught Andrew that chasing "what could have been" is never the answer. When you need a hand on your shoulder, a kick in the pants, or some profound life advice, you can find it here.
    Have questions? Need advice? Email us at [email protected].
    Follow the Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/thefatherlesscheatsheet
    Produced by Nicole Lyons Productions
    Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/nicolelyonsproductions/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
    Website: www.nicolelyonsproductions.com
    Art by Briana Raucci Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianaraucci/
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    29 min

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The NJ Dad Podcast is where fatherhood meets humor. Join Andrew Parise for honest conversations about parenting, marriage, work, friendships, and the everyday chaos of suburban family life. Some…