Arnold Myint’s path to fatherhood wasn’t easy. From visiting orphanages in Thailand to facing adoption roadblocks in Tennessee, Arnold always knew he wanted to be a dad. In this episode, he shares how surrogacy brought him his daughter Henley, how his parents’ restaurant shaped his identity, and how he balances being a chef, storyteller, and single father. A moving conversation about resilience, acceptance, and love.

When artist and dad Strider Patton first decided to braid his daughter’s hair, he didn’t expect to start a global movement. But that’s exactly what happened. A San Francisco muralist and cofounder of The Rabbit Hole Children’s Theater, Strider turned his morning bonding time into Dad Braids, a viral project inspiring millions of fathers to show up with patience, creativity, and love (and maybe a French braid or two).

In this conversation, Strider opens up about how fatherhood reshaped his art, marriage, and mindset: from running a children’s theater with his wife to waking up at 5 a.m. for quiet moments before the chaos hits. He talks about the early days of Dad Braids, how one playground compliment sparked a worldwide dad community, and why he believes in turning everyday “tasks” into moments of connection.

We get real about the pushback too — what it’s like to challenge old-school ideas of masculinity, the internet’s mixed reactions to a dad teaching hair tutorials, and why empathy (not ego) is the secret ingredient in every good braid.

Plus: the Scrunchie System that gamifies learning to braid, the “Dad Braids Toolbox” that belongs in every home, and what Strider hopes his kids and followers will remember most: that presence matters more than perfection.

Equal parts heartwarming and hopeful, this episode proves that the smallest gestures, a braid, a breakfast, a bedtime story, can be revolutionary.

Former NFL cornerback and current Food Network star Eddie Jackson joins World’s Greatest Dad for a Thanksgiving‑heavy conversation about family, food, and fatherhood. Eddie shares how his grandmother’s biscuits and his dad’s meal‑prep hacks shaped his love of cooking, why Thanksgiving is his favorite holiday, and how he balances tradition with modern dad life. From salmon‑and‑eggs breakfasts to sideline soccer drama, Eddie proves that parenting is about showing up, staying ready, and always saving room for pie. Plus: why getting tattoos can be used as a parenting hacks, soccer camps in Portugal, and the lessons about greatness that Eddie’s passing down to his kids.

Comedian and actor Sandy Danto has spent nearly two decades making people laugh but these days, his toughest crowd is under seven years old. The stand-up veteran joins us to talk about juggling late-night gigs with preschool drop-offs, being the “trad wife” in a nurse-practitioner household, and the impossible art of keeping your cool when your kid is jumping off the bed for the fifth time.

Sandy opens up about growing up in Detroit’s suburbs, navigating a chaotic family history, and how that’s shaped the kind of dad and partner he wants to be. He shares the unfiltered truth about dad guilt on the road, the emotional side of shouting, and the surprisingly profound lessons he’s found in Hebrew school and Teen Titans Go.

We also get into the big stuff like how D.A.R.E. made drugs seem too cool, the melatonin-gummy fear all parents know, and what it means to be honest with your kids about the world (and your own mistakes). Plus: the Elmo impression showdown you didn’t know you needed, a deep dive into reincarnation, and a revelation about how even comedians find God in the weirdest ways.

Heartfelt, hilarious, and deeply human, this episode proves that being a great dad is less about perfection and more about showing up, laughing through the chaos, and always packing the lunches before your flight.

Before he was the host of Carnival Eats and Wall of Chefs, actor and food TV star Noah Cappe was the middle kid in a family of eight, a training ground for the parenting patience he’d need years later. But when Noah and his wife decided to grow their family through adoption, the journey took seven years, a global pandemic, and one magical twist: their daughter Wolfie was born on his wife’s 40th birthday.

On this episode of World's Greatest Dad, Noah opens up about the joy and heartbreak of the adoption process, the chaos of raising a fiercely independent four-year-old, and why “good parenting” sometimes means donning metaphorical armor for bath time. He talks candidly about pulling back from posting his daughter online, navigating big feelings after moving countries, and the reality that even the “world’s greatest dad” gets tired.

Plus: the real secret behind TV maple syrup, the legend of his failed math grade, and why Halloween in the Cappe house is a full production.

Heartfelt, hilarious, and fully human this episode is a masterclass in loving out loud, one meltdown and one Halloween costume at a time.

Duff Goldman is used to handling pressure: from constructing gravity-defying cakes to judging young bakers on national TV. But fatherhood? That’s a new kind of wild. Duff shares how becoming a dad was once his biggest fear until one lightning-bolt shower epiphany changed everything. He opens up about overcoming a chaotic childhood to build a nurturing home, why Bluey’s dad Bandit deserves the “Best Dad” trophy, and how he’s applying his craft-plus-art philosophy to parenting. We hear all about Josephine, his hilarious and bold four-year-old daughter who can drive a nail, wield a chef’s knife with supervision, dissect anatomy models for fun, and loves goth classics like Nightmare Before Christmas. Plus: the secret to eating cake on TV without actually eating cake, screaming-into-a-pillow coping strategies, and why Duff hopes his daughter will simply say: my dad had my back. This episode of WGD is equal parts sweet and deeply real.

Halloween’s not just for kids...or is it? Neil and Ali get into it: cabbage night crimes, the end of childhood, and why middle school might be the real horror movie. They compare notes on trick-or-treating, revisit ‘90s Halloween glory (The Mask, Point Break, The Great Pumpkin), and debate whether Jimmy Kimmel deserves to be canceled… again. The guys wade into the great candy corn debate, revisit the classic Halloween film Hocus Pocus, unpack the economics of pumpkin patches, and discuss the trauma of store-bought costumes. Neil recounts dressing his baby in 31 different outfits, Ali relives the glory of his Reagan-era costume win, and the guys explore how Halloween went from one night to a month-long consumer spectacle. Somewhere between spooky and sentimental, this one’s a classic.

Neil and Ali go deep, and sometimes off the rails, in the Parenting Trends 2025 episode. From luxe skincare for kids to Type C parenting to tradwives on TikTok, six-day Halloweens to inchstone parties, and more, they tackle the weird, funny, and revealing ways modern parents are trying to “get it right.” Along the way, Neil shares a surprisingly moving story about reconnecting with his Jewish roots in Paris, Ali admits to driving a motorized grocery cart, and they debate everything from designer babies to sleep maxing. It’s heartfelt, ridiculous, and very, very real. This episode’s got it all! Nostalgia, moral debates, and fish-sauce marinated pork chops. Some are calling it one of the funniest, most wide-ranging World’s Greatest Dad episodes yet. Who are "some"? Well you've got to listen to find out.

Comedian and “friendship expert” Matt Ritter (host of Man of the Year and author of The Buddy System) joins Neil and Ali, where the conversation veers from toddler knife-throwing and double-stroller disasters to the art of making and maintaining adult friendships. From building out his “Dilfs of Larchmont” crew to rethinking how men sustain social fitness, Matt brings laughter, honesty, and practical wisdom to the messy world of modern dadhood.

The guys dive into the challenges of making friends as a dad, why “content associates” don’t count, and how to stop treating friendship like a luxury. Along the way, Matt shares his epic solo-parenting fail, what Pearl Jam means to him, and why every dad needs a neighborhood crew.

You don't want to miss Matt's rundown on “social fitness,” and the loneliness epidemic. Plus: dad lightning round, navigating friend breakups, and why chocolate chip pancakes win every time.

Filmmaker Tommy Avallone has built a career telling quirky, deeply human stories from I Am Santa Claus to The Bill Murray Stories to the recent I Love You, You Hate Me about Barney the Dinosaur. But behind the camera, Tommy is also a dad navigating fatherhood with honesty, humor, and heart. In this conversation, we cover everything from his son’s “No Haircut Summer” to monster truck shows, Disney trips, and what it means when Blink-182 is suddenly considered “dad rock.” Tommy also shares stories about Gilbert Gottfried, the strange magic of Fuddruckers, and how his kids benefit from Dad’s unusual connections like getting personal letters from Santa Claus himself. But this episode also dives into the fragile side of fatherhood: Tommy opens up about losing his first daughter Clementine, raising an autistic son, and the complicated ways parenting reshapes your identity. Equal parts hilarious, nostalgic, and deeply moving, this episode is a snapshot of what it means to live creatively, love your kids fiercely, and still try to figure out who you are along the way.