As we prep for the launch of Season 3, host Kevin Seldon provides an exciting update in this DILF Quick Hit on the launch of a new WhatsApp Dad Community called Dads Supporting Dads — including a growing list of localized dad groups across the United States, as well as a number of specialized groups from “New Dads," "Sober Dads," and “Dads of Kids with Disabilities" to “Stay-at-Home Dads.” Join us today at DadsSupportingDads.org Most importantly, as always, we just want you to know that in whate...
Apr 03, 2025•4 min•Season 2Ep. 20
In this DILF Replay, Kevin welcomes Kevin Shafer, a dad of four with a PhD primarily focused on the study of fatherhood, who provides a much-needed wake-up call for both men and women on why it’s so crucial that we ALL work together to create a more welcoming environment for #fathers on the homefront... // If this episode was helpful to you in any way, please consider sharing it with others or writing a REVIEW ...and help us to reach more like-minded parents in need of support! / For more inform...
Mar 13, 2025•38 min
In this DILF Quick Hit Replay, Kevin once again digs a bit deeper into a moment from a previous episode to explore the obstacles to accessing more joy in our lives. Check out our Choose Joy playlist on Spotify! // If this episode was helpful to you in any way, please consider sharing it with others or writing a REVIEW ...and help us to reach more like-minded parents in need of support! / For more information on DILF, visit us at DadIdLikeToFriend.com // For questions, comments, or future topic s...
Feb 27, 2025•5 min
In this DILF Replay, Kevin once again welcomes his partner-in-crime, wife and co-parent to discuss everything from the struggles of maintaining intimacy with those who matter most to strategies for reconnecting with those who matter most (from your partner to your kid/s to yourself!) / To hear past episodes of DILF’s Co-Parenting Series: Ep3: ACKNOWLEDGMENT - https://pod.fo/e/2f5c5 Ep7: CONNECTION - https://pod.fo/e/20a2a Ep15: BOUNDARIES - https://pod.fo/e/27fb1 // If this episode was helpful t...
Feb 13, 2025•34 min
In our quest to build stronger support systems for dads – creating a safe space for fathers to explore feelings on everything from modern masculinity to parenthood – Kevin welcomes Dan Doty , the cofounder of Evryman , for a deep dive on becoming the Dad you've always wanted to be, the many benefits of letting down your guard, and the importance of building your support network as a father... while inviting more fulfillment into your daily life. And if you are one of the many fathers out there c...
Jan 30, 2025•40 min
In this DILF Replay, Kevin welcomes a man who epitomizes what this podcast is all about - accessible, vulnerable, yet knows how to have some fun, plus a dedicated partner and parent who makes an effort to always put his family first — truly a dad ANY parent would want to… friend. As the force behind viral sensation " Dude Dad ," Taylor Calmus makes parents laugh, while showing us how to find the joy in everyday parenthood. // If this episode was helpful to you in any way, please consider sharing...
Jan 16, 2025•36 min
One of life’s greatest conundrums is how to avoid losing our own sense of self on this journey we call parenthood? As parents, each of us, at some point or another, has felt utterly lost. So, how the heck do we get back to a place of joy while keeping up with the laundry list of life's responsibilities? Maybe the easiest path back is Re-Prioritizing SELF (or possibly, for many, prioritizing yourself for the first time in your life). In this DILF Replay, DILF host Kevin Seldon shares his personal...
Jan 02, 2025•30 min
Could fewer toys inspire more creativity in our children? In the DILF Replay, Kevin welcomes fellow dad and constant innovator, Elan Lee (co-creator of Exploding Kittens — one of the most successful kickstarter campaigns of all time) for a candid conversation on everything from the benefits of creating resource limitations for our children and the importance of charting our own path (both in life and parenthood)… to maintaining a sense of balance with all life throws at us while remaining an act...
Dec 19, 2024•32 min
It’s no secret that the world treats men and women very differently… and the same goes for moms and dads; however, truly comprehending what it’s like for the opposite sex is no easy task. In this DILF Replay, Kevin welcomes Nick North — a trans man with the rare experience of living life as both dad and mom. After giving birth to four children, Nick decided that he was tired of living a lie and began his journey transitioning to Dad. His journey is not only fascinating, but also an eye-opening l...
Dec 05, 2024•44 min
In this DILF Replay, Kevin welcomes Abner Ramirez who with his wife, Amanda Sudano, make up the popular musical duo, Johnnyswim. They also recently became stars of TWO shows on Chip + Joanna Gaines' newly launched Magnolia Network on MAX: HOME ON THE ROAD (centered around their life while performing around the world with their three kids in tow) + THE JOHNNYSWIM SHOW (detailing what life is like for a family that has become land-locked after years of adventures traveling the world)... Together, ...
Nov 21, 2024•38 min
If you’ve ever felt hurt or useless due to your child’s close relationship with your partner, you are NOT alone. In this DILF Replay, host Kevin Seldon welcomes successful entrepreneur, Ari Bloom, who's made a career out of manifesting the dreams of others while remaining behind the scenes — similar to his life as a parent. So, how does this versatile entrepreneur somehow still find the time to make his family a priority? The answer may surprise you... Together, Kevin and Ari —Founder and CEO of...
Nov 07, 2024•41 min
Once known as "the scary dad" in his daughter's pre-school class, top Hollywood screenwriter Dave Callaham (writer of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and Marvel's groundbreaking Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings ) joins host Kevin Seldon, in this DILF Replay, for an intimate discussion on how looks can be deceiving, how to overcome past trauma to build a brighter future, and the importance of being transparent with your feelings — no matter how awkward and scary that may be.... // If...
Oct 24, 2024•44 min
In preparation for our upcoming third season, we're excited to present another episode favorite in our DILF RePlay Series: In the first of DILF’s popular CoParenting Series, Host Kevin Seldon invites his brave wife on the pod… mid-arguement, after finding themselves in the middle of a fight that seemed all too familiar. They soon realized that WHAT they were actually arguing about had nothing to do with the situation before them. In fact, they were each simply angry about other unresolved issues...
Oct 10, 2024•34 min
In April of 2020, a father of two decided to launch a YouTube channel to offer some friendly "DADvice" to those in need — advice he sorely lacked growing up after his own father left him and his seven siblings when he was only 14 years old. That Youtube channel is called DAD, HOW DO I and in under three months it has amassed over 2.4 million subscribers. In this DILF Replay, Kevin sits down with Rob Kenney, the dad behind DAD HOW DO I, for a heart-to-heart with the international sensation one fa...
Sep 26, 2024•36 min
In preparation for our upcoming third season, we're excited to present our DILF RePlay Series, beginning with an episode favorite from Season One. A #DadTruth is a simple statement that breaks down barriers by shedding insight into the modern fatherhood experience to reveal the differences and, often times, the many similarities between parents of any gender, race, creed or sexual orientation. // If this episode was helpful to you in any way, please consider sharing it with others or writing a R...
Sep 12, 2024•27 min
DILF host, Kevin Seldon, provides an update on our upcoming third season, and announces the launch of a new nonprofit called ALL PARENTS WELCOME (APW) — a global coalition of parents working to create more support and inclusivity within parenting culture. To learn more about APW or to sign up to join the coalition, visit https://join.apw.ngo Kevin also discusses what he's been working on since the end of DILF season 2 — the creation of new book: a sanity-saving guide to better support the new da...
Jul 25, 2024•16 min
In this special Father's Day episode, DILF host Kevin Seldon welcomes California Congressman Jimmy Gomez, an Assistant Whip of the Democratic Caucus and Founder of the Congressional Dads Caucus, to explore some of the most common concerns affecting new parents across the country. Together, they dive deep into common misconceptions surrounding new parents, ways to build an equitable relationship with your parenting partner, and the importance of a national paid leave policy for both moms and dads...
Jun 15, 2023•40 min•Season 2Ep. 19
It's time to fight outdated stereotypes regarding gender roles within the home. It's time for parenting culture to invite dads into the conversation... cuz we're already here... and we're not going anywhere. If you agree, check out our latest blog post HERE ... // If this episode was helpful to you in any way, please consider sharing it with others or writing a REVIEW ...and help us to reach more like-minded parents in need of support! / For more information on DILF, visit us at DadIdLikeToFrien...
Jun 16, 2022•3 min•Season 2Ep. 18
As parents, our focus is often firmly planted on our children and their wellbeing, but how can we be expected to provide them with the very best if we're completely neglecting ourselves and our own needs?! In DILF's Season Two Finale, we explore a short list of actions that we can take as parents in order to attempt to refill our own cups and access more joy in our lives... // If you have suggestions that you feel are missing from the list, we'd love to hear from you... join us at -> @DILFpod...
Feb 03, 2022•19 min•Season 2Ep. 17
It’s no secret that the world treats men and women very differently… and the same goes for moms and dads; however, truly comprehending what it’s like for the opposite sex is no easy task. Kevin welcomes Nick North, a trans man with the rare experience of living life as both dad and mom. After giving birth to four children, Nick decided that he was tired of living a lie and began his journey transitioning to Dad. His journey is not only fascinating, but also an eye-opening lesson in the realities...
Jan 06, 2022•44 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Could fewer toys inspire more creativity in our children? Kevin welcomes fellow dad and constant innovator, Elan Lee (co-creator of Exploding Kittens — one of the most successful kickstarter campaigns of all time) for a candid conversation on everything from the benefits of creating resource limitations for our children and the importance of charting our own path (both in life and parenthood)… to maintaining a sense of balance with all life throws at us while remaining an actively involved paren...
Dec 02, 2021•32 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Have you ever attempted to "save the day" when you overhear your coparent having a disagreement with your child? I know I have… In our latest DILF Quick Hit, we explore situations where we as coparents might be unknowingly handicapping our parenting partner — even if it's done with the best of intentions... Episode Resources: / To read the Huffpo article referenced in this episode: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/key-to-success_b_8108014 // If this episode was helpful to you in any way, please co...
Nov 18, 2021•7 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Have you ever taken on too much without asking for any help and then felt over-burdened? If so, you are not alone. It seems to be a far too common occurrence in many co-parenting relationships. In the latest installment of DILF's CoParenting Series, Kevin welcomes back his partner/co-parent to discuss everything from struggles with martyrdom to the importance of empowering our partners and kids for their own well-being... and our own! / To hear past episodes of DILF’s Co-Parenting Series: s1, ep...
Nov 04, 2021•27 min•Season 2Ep. 13
In this DILF Quick Hit, Kevin once again digs a bit deeper into a moment from our last episode to explore the obstacles to accessing more joy in our lives. // If this episode was helpful to you in any way, please consider sharing it with others or writing a REVIEW ...and help us to reach more like-minded parents in need of support! / For more information on DILF, visit us at DadIdLikeToFriend.com // For questions, comments, or future topic suggestions, DM us on Instagram -> @DILFpodcast Hoste...
Oct 21, 2021•5 min•Season 2Ep. 12
If you’ve ever felt hurt or useless due to your child’s close relationship with your partner, you are NOT alone. In today's episode, host Kevin Seldon welcomes successful entrepreneur, Ari Bloom, who's made a career out of manifesting the dreams of others while remaining behind the scenes — similar to his life as a parent. So, how does this versatile entrepreneur somehow still find the time to make his family a priority? The answer may surprise you... Together, Kevin and Ari —Founder and CEO of ...
Oct 07, 2021•40 min•Season 2Ep. 11
A hobby is defined as an activity done regularly in one's leisure time for pleasure. However, as a parent, few of us are able to find the time (let alone the energy) for such "selfish" endeavors. But what's selfish about finding a moment for yourself from time to time? What if a task as easy as starting a list of potential hobbies to pursue was the answer to opening your world to more joy, more energy, and more possibilities... // If this episode was helpful to you in any way, please consider sh...
Sep 23, 2021•7 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Once known as "the scary dad" in his daughter's pre-school class, top Hollywood screenwriter Dave Callaham (writer of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and Marvel's groundbreaking Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings ) joins host Kevin Seldon for an intimate discussion on how looks can be deceiving, how to overcome past trauma to build a brighter future, and the importance of being transparent with your feelings — no matter how awkward and scary that may be.... / To see this episode's #Co...
Sep 02, 2021•44 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Rejection from a loved one is hard — no matter who the rejection is coming from. In this DILF Quick Hit, Kevin breaks down a recent experience he had with his son and a potential strategy to flip the script. // If this episode was helpful to you in any way, please consider sharing it with others or writing a REVIEW ...and help us to reach more like-minded parents in need of support! / For more information on DILF, visit us at DadIdLikeToFriend.com // For questions, comments, or future topic sugg...
Aug 19, 2021•6 min•Season 2Ep. 8
In today's episode, Kevin welcomes Abner Ramirez who with his wife, Amanda Sudano, make up the popular musical duo, Johnnyswim. They also recently became stars of TWO shows on Chip + Joanna Gaines' newly launched Magnolia Network on MAX: HOME ON THE ROAD (centered around their life while performing around the world with their three kids in tow) + THE JOHNNYSWIM SHOW (detailing what life is like for a family that has become land-locked after years of adventures traveling the world)... Together, K...
Aug 05, 2021•38 min•Season 2Ep. 7
We don't often hear about parenting from the perspective of a dad. And all of those outdated stereotypes and internet memes only work to divide moms and dads, when in reality, we all have a lot more in common than the world often presents. In this DILF REPLAY, we revisit where it all began with an episode celebrating ALL that unites us as parents... if we allow ourselves a moment to see things from a fresh perspective. // If this episode was helpful to you in any way, please consider sharing it ...
Jul 22, 2021•27 min•Season 2Ep. 6
