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Better Call Daddy

Reena Friedman Watts
Podcasting
Mental Health
Parenting
Fatherhood
Storytelling
Family Dynamics
Personal Growth
Creativity
Entrepreneurship
Networking
Jerry Springer Show
Forgiveness
Judaism
Communication
Family
Anti-Semitism
Mentorship
Passover
Spirituality
Faith

Reena loves a story, and she‘s fascinated by the people behind them. She loves to bring stories to life. Her appetite for storytelling has taken her from the Jerry Springer Show to the legal drama of the courtroom. From influential players to reality stars, nothing is censored here. Reena interviews people whose stories haven‘t been told, at least not through her unique lens, and then gets daddy‘s... more

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In this milestone 500th episode of Better Call Daddy, host Reena Friedman Watts sits down with Will McKee, Jiu Jitsu black belt and founder of Asylum Jiu Jitsu in Aledo, Texas.

Will shares his transformative journey from a 255-pound medical operatio... more

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What if the biggest limitation in your life isn't your circumstances, but what you've been taught to believe is possible?

On this episode of Better Call Daddy, Reena Friedman Watts sits down with Dr. Ravi Iyer, a physician with more than four decade... more

In this episode of Better Call Daddy, host Reena Friedman Watts sits down with Kiko Zang, business executive, tech founder, and opinion leader building human-centric consumer products.

Kiko is the Founder & CEO of Chomp, a social game that rewards h... more

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Award-winning aerospace speaker and communicator Ken Ruffin joins Better Call Daddy host Reena Friedman Watts for a conversation about the moon landing, rocket propulsion, and the future of space exploration.

Ken Ruffin, founder and CEO of Didymos C... more

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Will McKee
Black belt in Jiu Jitsu, founder of Asylum Jiu Jitsu
Asylum Jiu Jitsu, Aledo, Texas
Episode: 500. Asylum Jiu Jitsu Isn't a Cage It's Freedom with Black Belt Will McKee
Ravi R. Iyer
Harvard-trained physician, author, educator
Harvard/Medical field
Episode: 499. In the Age of AI, This Doctor Says Integrity Is the Only Thing That Can't Be Faked Ravi R. Iyer MD
Kiko Zang
Founder of Chomp, entrepreneur focused on social dynamics and trust online
Chomp
Episode: 498. Boarding School Made Her Fearless: Chomp Founder Kiko Zang on Identity, Open Relationships & Authenticity
Ken Ruffin
Award-winning speaker and aerospace educator; president of a National Space Society chapter; founder of Didymos Consulting
Didymos Consulting; National Space Society
Episode: 497. The Final Frontier: Aerospace Speaker Ken Ruffin on NASA, Rocket Propulsion & the Moon Landing
Charles Cade
Uber driver who pursued a spiritual mission and reality show idea; entrepreneur behind TrueViews ventures
TrueViews
Episode: 496. How an Uber Ride Led to TrueView: Charles Cade's Spiritual Journey
Oshri Cohen
Tech genius, fractional CTO, entrepreneur; past client of host
Episode: 495. Old School Values in a New Age: Oshri Cohen on Family, Tech, and Legacy
Kelby Green
Purpose-driven entrepreneur, founder of a content marketing agency and video studio; specializes in serving service-based businesses
Self-employed / Content Marketing Agency
Episode: 494. Dads, Daughters, and Dreams Kelby Green
Carre Gordon
Mother who lost her son Grant; medium and grief advocate
Helping Parents Heal Louisville chapter
Episode: 493. Still Connected: Carre Gordon on Grief, Signs, and Love Across the Veil
Ariella Kay
Survivor liaison for Zaakah
Zaakah
Episode: 492. No Rabbi's Permission Needed: Inside the Fight for Jewish Abuse Survivors Ariella Goldberg Kay

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 381 ratings
  • Better Call Daddy is fun, lighthearted, and refreshingly uncensored, with conversations that can go just about anywhere. Reena has a natural way of bringing out great stories and keeping every episode engaging and entertaining.

    Podchaser
    5
    ben61428
    21 days ago
  • Incredible show!

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    Apple Podcasts
    5
    automaticreview8262
    United States25 days ago
  • I ABSOLUTELY LOVED BEING ON THE BETTER CALL DADDY SHOW talking true crime and “Hollywood Demons”, a true crime show on Investigation Discovery! Reena and I connected through our love of that show and her time on The Jerry Springer Show which became the season 2 opener! This was such a fun and memorable experience and I love the energy she brings to her podcast!!!

    Podchaser
    5
    jerryamatz
    2 months ago
  • Interview with REENA on Better Call Daddy!!

    I absolutely loved being on the better call daddy show with Reena Friedman Watts! The experience was amazing. Met her through investigation discoveries Hollywood demons where she was on an episode of the Jerry Springer show that they did if it weren’t for me watching Hollywood Demons I would not have had this opportunity and I thank Reena! for inviting me onto her podcast. It was such an amazing experience!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jerry Matz
    United States2 months ago
  • Important!

    daddy daughter podcast intergenerational wisdom is still so needed!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    STREETBEGGAJK
    United States2 months ago

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The format's mix of storytelling and wisdom segments is frequently highlighted as unique and engaging.
Guests and listeners note insightful, candid conversations with a strong family dynamic.
Listeners praise the host's warmth and ability to put guests at ease.

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496. How an Uber Ride Led to TrueView: Charles Cade's Spiritual Journey
Q: Tell me about those glasses you have there.
He explains they are Meta-AI glasses that can record everything, highlighting how pervasive recording has become and how it ties into his bigger TrueViews concept and show ideas.
493. Still Connected: Carre Gordon on Grief, Signs, and Love Across the Veil
Q: Can you give me that analogy about being in the Mario game?
She describes life as a Mario game where we have free will, but a higher self and guides nudge us back toward our path when needed, suggesting that time is not strictly linear and that events can reorient us toward growth.
491. True Crime, No Nightmares: ID Crime Vault's Jerry Matz
Q: What do you think about the edits and portrayal of crime on television versus reality?
He notes that TV edits and dramatic reenactments can distort reality, but they serve to engage audiences while sometimes protecting viewers from the true ugliness of crime.
491. True Crime, No Nightmares: ID Crime Vault's Jerry Matz
Q: Tell me about your love of true crime and how it started in your family.
Jerry explains that his mom's addiction to true crime pulled him in, Joe Kenda's cases hooked him, and the family atmosphere helped shape his interest, which evolved into his own Instagram channel ID Crime Vault.
492. No Rabbi's Permission Needed: Inside the Fight for Jewish Abuse Survivors Ariella Goldberg Kay
Q: Can you give us a little bit of background on the Webberman case and how Zaakah started?
Zaakah began in 2012 as a group of survivors responding to the Nehemiah Webberman trial and the Internet Asifa; it evolved into a broader Jewish survivor advocacy network focused on legal justice and public awareness, expanding through Look Back windows and collaboration with other advocacy groups.

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What is Better Call Daddy about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Across episodes, this show centers on intimate, human-centered conversations with a wide range of guests who share compelling life stories, resilience, and practical wisdom. Interviews often weave personal experiences with broader themes like family dynamics, mental health, entrepreneurship, healing, and social impact, followed by a senior family member's reflective commentary. A notable pattern is the host's warm, empathetic interviewing style that helps guests open up about difficult topics while anchoring insights in real-world lessons. The format is particularly helpful for listeners seeking authentic storytelling, actionable takeaways, and perspectives from people navigating big life transitions, trauma, or ambition. A standout strengt... more

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1. Will McKee
2. Ravi R. Iyer
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4. Ken Ruffin
5. Charles Cade
6. Oshri Cohen
7. Kelby Green
8. Carre Gordon

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