Send us Fan Mail In this solo episode of the What’s Up Dad Podcast, Grayson is back with co-host Nala (goldendoodle) and a bag of freeze-dried beef liver bites… and we get into real dad life. We talk about the things dads don’t always say out loud: the awkwardness of public bathrooms with kids (especially daughters), how parenting changes when kids start getting older and emotions get bigger, and the invisible mental load men carry when they won’t talk to their wives, friends, or God.&n...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the What’s Up Dad Podcast, Grayson and Ryan get into real dad problems—the stuff most men are thinking about but don’t always say out loud. We talk about the pressure of providing (money stress, job decisions, and the “more income vs more time” tradeoff), how to create time without neglecting your family, and why being “in the same room” isn’t the same as being together. We also hit marriage rhythms after kids go to bed, intentional time with your spo...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the What’s Up Dad Podcast, Grayson goes solo again — with Nala the goldendoodle as co-host — and gets real about the season of dad life: coaching, busy schedules, parenting struggles, marriage teamwork, and what it looks like to lead your home spiritually. We talk about the hard parts (discipline, losing your cool, apologizing to your kids, and learning as you go), the values you want to pass down, identity outside of being a dad, and how faith shapes...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the What’s Up Dad Podcast, Grayson and Ryan kick things off with a surprisingly solid Bush Light Apple product review… then shift into a real conversation dads need. We talk about men’s mental health, why conflict at home can spiral into dangerous places, and how “coping” looks different for everyone. From domestic disputes in the news to everyday arguments, we unpack what it means to pause, communicate, and choose vulnerability instead of letting pre...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to the What’s Up Dad Podcast — this week Grayson goes solo (Ryan had a long week), and the co-host seat is filled by Nala the goldendoodle… and a bag of freeze-dried beef liver treats. Ryan sends a rapid-fire list of questions, and Grayson answers them raw and unfiltered: what’s been hard lately as a dad, what God is teaching him right now, father/son vs father/daughter trips, the hardest decisions in fatherhood, and what “a father’s love” means when you’re...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the What’s Up Dad Podcast, Grayson and Ryan get real about something most dads struggle with: accepting help. Not big, dramatic help — the small stuff that makes a huge difference when life gets heavy. With family health emergencies happening around Easter, they talk about how men are wired to “handle it all,” why that mindset can quietly crush you, and how community (especially small groups and real friendships) can show up in practical ways — even s...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the What’s Up Dad Podcast, we sit down with Devin Sierra for a real, honest conversation about fatherhood, faith, and fellowship—and what it looks like when you realize you’ve been drifting as a husband, dad, and man. Devin opens up about growing up in a home without structure, how that shaped him, and what changed when he finally found a church family. We talk about why it’s so hard for men to find godly friendships, how to build a small but solid ci...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the What’s Up Dad Podcast, we sit down with Justin McDowell — a Columbus teacher, former college basketball player, husband, and dad — for a real, raw conversation about resilience, fatherhood, and the power of community. Justin shares his story from Detroit, time in foster care, and the adoption that changed the trajectory of his life — along with what it took to keep going through trauma, setbacks, and hard seasons. We also talk about what being a...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the What’s Up Dad Podcast, Grayson and Ryan are back with a slightly different setup—recording separately—but still bringing the same real dad conversations with practical takeaways. Send us Fan Mail We get into dad hacks that actually help: bedtime routines, getting kids out the door, picky eating strategies, and how to build responsibility in your kids without turning every morning into a battle. We also talk about what’s underrated parenting advice (like...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to the What’s Up Dad Podcast — after a few weeks away, Grayson and Ryan are back with a faster, more focused format and a faith-based conversation for men about what it looks like to lead your home in real life. In this episode, we talk about biblical leadership in the household, how men can serve their wives in practical ways (like filling up the gas tank, carrying the mental load differently, and reducing stress), and why spiritual leadership isn’t a checklist ...