Episode 257 - Dad's Guide to Tech - Balancing Screen Time and Real Connection Today on Dad Space, Dave is focused on the growing tension between technology and meaningful family connection. Technology is no longer optional in our lives. It shapes how we communicate, relax, and even how we relate to one another. While it brings convenience and opportunity, it also quietly pulls families into separate corners, replacing shared experiences with isolated screen time. The episode reflects on how this...
Apr 27, 2026•29 min•Ep. 257
Episode 256 - Getting in The Mud With Others - Caring and Knowing When To Fix It and When To Listen In this episode of Dad Space , the conversation centers on a powerful but often overlooked skill in fatherhood: knowing when to step in and fix, and when to simply sit and listen. It’s a lesson that shows up everywhere in a dad’s life, from friendships with other men to relationships at home with a partner and kids. At the heart of the discussion is the idea of “getting in the mud” with someone. N...
Apr 20, 2026•19 min•Ep. 256
Episode 255 - Collecting Penguins, Noticing the Good That Our Kids Do and Not Just the Bad - Rethinking our Kids Scorecard Instead of focusing mostly on mistakes, frustration, and correction, this episode encourages fathers to notice, name, and celebrate the good things their kids do every day. In this episode, Dave shares a powerful story heard on another podcast about a father who began collecting penguins as a visual reminder to notice what he likes more than what he doesn’t. The story center...
Apr 13, 2026•17 min•Ep. 255
Episode 254 - What Passion Really Means, Redefining Passion for Family, Partner, and Purpose Rediscovering Passion as a Dad As dads, we wear many hats — provider, partner, leader, teacher. But somewhere between school lunches, late nights, and chasing deadlines, our sense of passion can fade into the background. February, with its focus on love and connection, is a good time to ask: What does passion mean for me now — as a father, as a man, as a builder of something bigger than myself? We often ...
Apr 06, 2026•20 min•Ep. 254
Episode 253 - March DadNess - Building A Championship Culture – Playing the Long Game In this March Dadness finale, the conversation closes the five part series with a focus on building a championship culture at home and playing the long game as a dad. Using the language of sports as a frame, the episode argues that the real legacy is not the trophy or the scoreboard, but the character, confidence, and resilience our children carry into adulthood. It invites parents to rethink what winning looks...
Mar 30, 2026•16 min•Ep. 253
Episode 252 - March DadNess - Making Halftime Adjustments – Navigating Mistakes and Reset Moments In this March DadNess episode, Dave invites dads into the locker room of everyday fatherhood to talk about making halftime adjustments when life and parenting don’t go as planned. He opens with a simple but powerful moment: finding his granddaughter’s teddy bear tucked into his bed, a quiet reminder that kids are always watching and quietly reflecting the love, presence, and consistency they experie...
Mar 23, 2026•17 min•Ep. 252
Episode 251 - March DadNess - The Coach and the Player – Knowing When to Lead and When to Step Back Host Dave welcomes listeners to the third installment of March DadNess, flipping March Madness into a celebration of fatherhood lessons drawn from the sports playbook. From his home in Canada where snow lingers but spring beckons, he dives into the evolving dance every dad does with his kids: knowing when to lead like a head coach and when to step back like a trusted advisor watching from the side...
Mar 16, 2026•17 min•Ep. 251
Episode 250 - March DadNess - The Regular Season – Showing Up Consistently Championships aren't won in the spotlight moments—they're forged in the grind of the regular season, those 82-game stretches where teams build habits, trust, and identity. Fatherhood works the same way. Most of parenting isn't buzzer-beaters or highlight-reel heroics; it's the ordinary Tuesdays with rides to practice, homework battles, bedtime stories, and quiet car talks on the way home from school. This is where you sho...
Mar 09, 2026•19 min•Ep. 250
Episode 249 - March DadNess - The Draft – Discovering Your Role as a Dad When You Get Called Up to the Big Leagues The Draft – Discovering Your Role as a Dad Think back to the most exciting day in sports—the draft. The cameras are rolling, the names are called, and every team looks at their first pick not for what they already are , but for what they could become . That’s fatherhood. When your child enters your life, you’re drafted to the team. You might not feel ready. You might not have a play...
Mar 02, 2026•21 min•Ep. 249
Episode 248 - Act 4 - Connect and Renew - Strengthen What Strengthens You As A Dad Connect and Renew — Strengthen What Strengthens You Build a Challenge Network. Compliments feel good, but they don’t help you grow. Honest feedback does. Psychologist Adam Grant suggests creating a small group of people who care enough to tell you the truth. Ask better questions like, “What’s one thing I could do better?” Try a weekly Feedback Friday : send one piece of work to someone you trust and ask for one su...
Feb 23, 2026•17 min•Ep. 248
Episode 247 - Act 3 - The Motivated Dad - Finding the source of what keeps us going as a Dad In this third act of a four-part series inspired by Daniel Pink's insightful video on planning for 2026 (link in show notes), host Dave dives into motivation and becoming a more intentional dad this year. Drawing from Pink's framework, Dave reframes it specifically for fathers, urging us to adjust our inner operating system and embrace discomfort as a path to growth. Dave highlights the "85% rule": aim f...
Feb 16, 2026•12 min•Ep. 247
Episode 246 - Act 2 - The Structured Dad - Some effective tools to structure your year In this episode of Dad Space, host Dave dives into Act 2 of Daniel Pink's insightful 2026 video on preparing for a great new year, adapting its lessons specifically for dads. Even though we're into February, Dave stresses it's never too late to implement changes that reclaim time and intention as fathers. He urges listeners to watch the 26-minute video (link in show notes) first, then return to apply these too...
Feb 09, 2026•15 min•Ep. 246
Episode 245 - Daniel Pink's Act 1 Clarity in 2026 - Premortems, Themes & 90-Day Dad Sprints In this episode of the Dad Space Podcast, host Dave dives into Daniel Pink's powerful video on designing your best year ever, adapting its insights specifically for fathers aiming to crush 2026. Drawing from Pink's 25 years of motivation research, Dave shifts the focus from fleeting inspiration to rock-solid structure, warning that vague New Year's lists often fizzle by February, like abandoned gym me...
Feb 02, 2026•15 min•Ep. 245
Episode 244 - Level Up as a Dad - Premortems, Themes, and Micro-Sabbaths Unlock 2026: Your 4-Part System for the Best Year Ever Dads, imagine 2026 as the year you finally crush it—not just at work, but as the husband, father, and man your family deserves. No more January resolutions that fizzle by February. This isn't fluffy motivation; it's a battle-tested, science-backed framework from 25 years of studying peak performers. We're breaking it into four epic episodes on the Dad Space Podcast, div...
Jan 26, 2026•14 min•Ep. 244
Episode 243 - Lonely Dads, When Family, Friends and Your Spouse Just Don't Seem to Be Enough in the Moment Dave opens up a conversation about one of the most invisible struggles many fathers face: loneliness. With humor, warmth, and honesty, he explores how dads can feel disconnected even while surrounded by the people they love most. In a world where we’re more connected than ever, many dads still find themselves emotionally isolated, carrying the burden of being “the rock” for everyone else wh...
Jan 19, 2026•28 min•Ep. 243
Episode 242 - Thoughts on Your Kid Turning 18, How Time Changes and How to Cope With This as a Dad In this deeply personal episode of Dad Space , host Dave opens 2026 with a reflection that hits every dad square in the heart: by the time your child turns eighteen, you’ve already shared ninety percent of all the in-person time you’ll ever have with them. It’s a sobering truth, but one that sparks an honest and hopeful conversation about presence, priorities, and purpose in fatherhood. Dave begins...
Jan 12, 2026•25 min•Ep. 242
Episode 241 - The Dad’s Handbook for 2026 - Building Stronger Bonds at Home and Growing Yourself Along the Way The Dad’s Handbook for 2026: Building Stronger Bonds at Home and Growing Yourself Along the Way The new year at Dad Space kicks off with a mix of humor, heart, and inspiration as host Dave welcomes dads to 2026—what he calls “the new car smell” version of fatherhood. In this first episode of the year, Dave challenges fathers not just to set the usual resolutions, but to make bold, meani...
Jan 05, 2026•20 min•Ep. 241
Episode 240 - Married Name Choices - Taylor Swift or Kelce - Should Women Always Take Their Husband's Last Name with Author Melania Joy Murphy In this thought-provoking episode of The Dad Space Podcast , host Dave welcomes author and journalist Melania Murphy to discuss her new book, Bound By Love, Not Tradition . The conversation dives deep into the history, culture, and personal dimensions of how and why married couples make decisions about their names – a topic that blends tradition, identity...
Dec 29, 2025•42 min•Ep. 240
Episode 239 - Happy Holidays from Dad Space - Keeping You Company During the Holidays, A Special Message for Single Dads In this Christmas Eve episode, host Dave Campbell speaks directly to dads navigating the holiday season with warmth and practicality. Set against the backdrop of a busy, emotional time, the episode centers on presence, resilience, and everyday acts that strengthen family bonds, especially for single dads who may be sharing holidays with kids without a partner. Dave grounds the...
Dec 24, 2025•23 min•Ep. 239
Episode 238 - Blissful Unawareness - A Daily Break for Dads from the Noise This episode invites listeners to rethink their relationship with daily information overload by embracing brief, intentional moments of blissful unawareness. Dave reflects on childhood simplicity and proposes practical ways for busy dads to protect mental space, reduce stress, and model healthier boundaries for their families. A calmer start to the day The conversation suggests starting mornings with a pause before diving...
Dec 22, 2025•15 min•Ep. 238
Episode 237 - Technology & Parenting - The Digital Dad’s Dilemma In this episode, host Dave tackles the digital dilemma many modern parents face: how to raise kids in a world saturated with phones, social media, and constant online access, while maintaining healthy boundaries and meaningful real-life connection. He reflects on growing up before smartphones, contrasts that with today’s connected landscape, and invites listeners to consider a practical, phased approach to technology in the fam...
Dec 15, 2025•26 min•Ep. 237
Episode 236 - Raising Daughters - Modeling Respect and Kindness as a Dad As fathers, we're often the first men our daughters look to for clues on how the world works. Your actions speak louder than words, setting the bar for how they expect to be treated and how they treat others. Let's break it down with practical steps you can start today Why Dads Matter in Modeling These Traits Fathers shape their daughters' views of relationships from day one. By showing respect - treating people with fairne...
Dec 08, 2025•19 min•Ep. 236
Episode 235 - Date Night Done Right - Tips for Rekindling Marital Romance Why Date Nights Matter for Dads Marriage doesn't run on autopilot after the diapers and soccer practices pile up. Dads often prioritize provider mode, but romance keeps the foundation solid for your whole family. Studies show couples who date regularly report higher satisfaction and better parenting teamwork, your kids thrive when mom and dad are connected. Neglect that spark, and resentment builds fast. Think about it: w...
Dec 01, 2025•18 min•Ep. 235
Episode 234 - Movember Comes to an End, Dad Space Continues, An Encouragement for Dads Movember may be over, but the heart of the conversation continues on Dad Space: men’s health is everyone’s health, and the ripple effects of a well-supported dad reach partners, kids, and communities. This episode closes a 30-episodes-in-30-days run by thanking listeners for showing up and, more importantly, taking action—not out of guilt or pressure, but from encouragement and practical ideas that translate i...
Nov 30, 2025•13 min•Ep. 234
Episode 233 - The Holiday Season is Coming - A Podcast for You to Share With Your Kids - The Daily Santa Podcast In this episode of the Dad Space podcast, host Dave wraps up the intense Movember challenge of 30 episodes in 30 days, reflecting on the exhaustion and gratitude of pushing through daily conversations for dads worldwide. As Thanksgiving approaches in the US and holiday seasons begin globally, he pivots to a festive family recommendation: his kid-focused Daily Santa Podcast , launching...
Nov 29, 2025•12 min•Ep. 233
Episode 232 - Confidence and Arrogance - The Fine Line Every Dad Should Know A simple way to put it for dads: confidence is “I’m valuable and capable,” while arrogance is “I’m more valuable and more capable than you.” Kids, partners, and coworkers feel safe around confidence and small around arrogance. Clear definitions for dads Confidence: A grounded belief in your abilities, with a realistic sense of strengths and weaknesses, and a willingness to learn and ask for help. Arrogance: An inflate...
Nov 28, 2025•17 min•Ep. 232
Episode 231 - Why Am I Feeling More Like The Grinch and Less Like Jolly Santa - Where Did My Love for the Holidays Go? Feeling indifferent or apathetic about the Christmas holidays, especially if you once loved the season, is more common than you might think. Many people lose their holiday joy over time due to changes in life circumstances, stress, or shifting priorities. If you’re wondering where your love for the holidays has gone and how to navigate this season when you feel disconnected, her...
Nov 27, 2025•22 min•Ep. 231
Episode 230 - Shout Out To All the Dad Space Listeners - We Celebrate Our Amazing Listeners Around the Globe Hey, thanks for listening to Dad Space - here is a list of countries where our listeners are! It is amazing to see how far Dad Space has travelled from a small recording space in my home here in Canada to you, out amazing Dad Space audience Here are the countries that we know of at this point! Argentina Australia Austria Belgium Botswana Brazil Canada China Czechia Denmark Dominican Repub...
Nov 26, 2025•13 min•Ep. 230
Episode 229 - Legacy - How Dads Create Lasting Change for Families - Presence, Example and Words In this episode of Dad Space, we dive into what legacy truly means for fathers and how dads can create lasting, positive change that resonates through generations. Legacy is more than just financial inheritance or big achievements—it’s the daily, consistent acts that shape who your children become and the values they carry forward. We kick off by challenging common cultural ideas of legacy—like caree...
Nov 25, 2025•27 min•Ep. 229
Episode 228 - A Man That Treated Me Like A Man When I Was Just A Kid - Lessons Learned from Lloyd In this heartfelt episode of Dad Space , the host shares a deeply personal story about an unlikely role model from his youth: a man named Lloyd who profoundly shaped his journey into adulthood. Growing up in a small northern Canadian town, the transition from childhood to teenage years was a confusing and challenging time—caught between wanting independence and still being tethered to the limitation...
Nov 24, 2025•25 min•Ep. 228
