On this episode we have on therapist and author Martina Nova. We talked about having 2 kids, kids being almost out of diapers, being overwhelmed at a farmer’s market with 2 kids, nervous system regulation, why she focuses on nervous systems, curiosity in relationships, her work as a trauma therapist, and writing her book Same Page Parenting. I really enjoyed her book Same Page Parenting. This book takes so many subjects that you encounter when you have ...

On this episode we have on musician Thomas Csorba! We talked life with 2 sons and expecting a daughter, mini van vs third row SUV, being mentally present for his kids, supporting his wife’s art career, balancing his business and creative mental spaces, recording new music, how he wrote his new album, the quiet moments of day to day life, a love of Wendell Barry poetry, and how he handles touring with family life. Thomas’ new album Tender Country is out on May 22nd this year. It’s an a...

On this episode we have on author and retired US Air Force Special Missions Aviator Anthony Dyer We reflected on his daughter getting older, realizing how fast time goes, that every cliche has truth to it, his life after retirement, therapy, getting sober and learning to share his story. Anthony recently wrote a book called Moon Child. It’s about his experience in the military and retiring and returning to civilian life. He discusses how he got sober and faced his d...

On this episode we have on musician Josh Fiedler who you might know from his bands The Juliana Theory, Pack, or Lowrev. We talked about Third Eye Blind’s self title being the perfect ending to an album, albums played in the van, being a dad to three kids, getting ready for a kid to go to college, working full time, choosing when to play shows, recording an album at home, releasing his first album as Lowrev, being the focal point of a band for the first time since high school, and...

On this episode we have on Keeth Apgar from the band Harmonica Pocket. We talked about life in the Pacific Northwest, connecting with nature, playing music for kids, being inspired by how kids view the world, life with his son, going from pre school teacher to musician, loving the craft of writing songs, and embracing your mistakes as a parent. Send us Fan Mail Follow us on Facebook and Instagram and TikTok YouTube. Look for new episodes of The Imperfect Dads Podcast every Monday and Thur...

On this episodes we have on musician, producer, and guitarist for The Used Joey Bradford. We talked about life in California, having 3 daughters, being cool with Disney princess life, how kids keep you humble, raising independent kids, transitioning from tour to home life, building a home studio, loving golf, family helping when he goes on tour, and how he and his wife support each other. A lot of this episode is a genuine love of the life he’s building with his wife...

On this episode we have on Ryan Parrish who may from his time in bands like Hopesfall or Celebrity. Ryan is a dad to two daughters and they adopted and biological sisters. Ryan shares the very emotional journey of going from never thinking he’d be a dad, to going through the adoption process, to becoming a dad, and then a couple years later getting the call that there was a sister on the way. So this is his first hand experience of all the ups and downs and joy that comes with t...

On this episode we have on Jared Bowers with Midwest Friends Fest in Cincinnati area. We talked about loving physical mediums over digital, how much space they take up, having too many books to read, having a teenager, valuing kindness and empathy, navigating social media, deconstruction, treating your kid like an adult, and being an older parent. The Midwest Friends Fest is May 28th - 31st and tickets are on sale. Go to midwestfriendsfest.com to check out the bands...

On this episode we have on Shane and Mason from the band Turn Two. They both have 1 kid under the age of 2. So a lot of this conversation is about the chaos, exhaustion and changes that come in the first year of a kids life. Like when your kid chokes on a chip and then you’re googling hand held vacuums to see if you need one around the house. Mason’s daughter spent time in the NICU and we talked about the reality of when your daughter is born at 19 weeks instead ...

On this episode we have on Jake Snider from Minus the Bear. We talked about when your kids are right and you’re wrong, learning to give yourself more grace, school and parenting during COVID, navigating school when your kids have ADHD, wondering what college would be like for them, mental health, Minus the Bear Taking a break, getting getting the band back together, being primary parent and focusing on family more, how he and his wife handle him being on tour, and reunion shows ...