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The Daily Dad

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The audio companion to DailyDad.com’s daily email meditations on fatherhood, read by Ryan Holiday. Each daily reading will help you find the wisdom, inner strength, and good humor you need in order to be a great dad. Learn from historical figures and contemporary fathers how to do your most important job. Find more at dailydad.com.

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Ryan and Sam sit down in the studio and attempt to have a normal conversation. Kids, animals, marriage, miscommunication… and plenty of unexpected turns along the way.

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Recent Guests

Oliver Burkeman
Author of Four Thousand Weeks; Meditation for Mortals; former Guardian columnist
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Episode: Why You Wake Up Feeling Behind (And How to Fix It) | Oliver Burkeman
Jesse Itzler
Entrepreneur and author, known for works like 'Living With A Seal' and 'Living With Monks'.
Episode: The Parenting Rule Jesse Itzler Swears By
Ezra Frech
Paralympian and advocate for people with disabilities.
Episode: The Choice No Parent Is Ready to Make | Ezra Frech
General Stanley McChrystal
A retired four-star general in the United States Army and former commander of U.S. and international forces in Afghanistan.
Episode: Parenting Reminders You’ll Need in 2026
Dr. Aliza Pressman
Developmental psychologist and parenting expert, author of 'The Five Principles of Parenting'.
Episode: Parenting Reminders You’ll Need in 2026
Kenny Curtis
Host of Nat Geo's podcast, Greeking Out
National Geographic
Episode: Raise Kids Brave Enough to Ask Questions
Pete Holmes
Comedian, actor, and podcast host known for his Netflix specials and the podcast You Made It Weird
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Episode: Pete Holmes Has a Message for Every Parent
Nick Thompson
CEO of The Atlantic and elite runner
The Atlantic
Episode: How Running Together Can Build Unbreakable Bond | Nick Thompson & Ryan Holiday
Dr. Becky Kennedy
Parenting expert and author of 'Good Inside'
Good Inside
Episode: You Will Want a Crowded Table

Host

Ryan Holiday
Host of the Daily Dad, providing daily readings and meditations on fatherhood with insights drawn from both historical figures and contemporary parents.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 800 ratings
  • Too many ads just like the daily stoic podcast

    4 minutes of ads and a minute of his insight

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Carlosf_12
    United States10 days ago
  • Excelente

    É a primeira coisa que faço pela manhã, todos os dias. Ouvir o The Daily Dad. Seu trabalho é sensacional Ryan!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rodrigo Jasbick
    Brazil2 months ago
  • Thank you Ryan !

    I wonder what Marcus would say about the ads? Probably something like. - “ you need to stop getting upset about the ads in this podcast. It wouldn’t be free without them. !”. Thanks again Ryan for all the hard work you do and for being such a great inspiration to us all.!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    loomasauris
    United States2 months ago
  • Recycled content for advertising purposes

    Used to love Ryan. I bought all of his books. But his content is mostly recycled these days and feels like he’s just pushing it out so he can push advertisements which now consume his content. I’d recommend shifting over to someone like Sahil Bloom who does a much better job with this type of content and pushes minimal to no ads on his podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    RWD1987
    United States3 months ago
  • If you like ads…

    Then this is the podcast for you. I thought I’d try it out but wow, you get about 30 seconds of content. The rest they try to make it sound like content but it’s all ads. Skip thin one.

    Apple Podcasts
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    J-Dog5434
    United States3 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the practical parenting advice and insights, often citing the daily format as a helpful addition to their routines.
Some reviews highlight frustrations with the amount of advertisement content, suggesting that it detracts from the valuable messages.
Many find the meditative approach to fatherhood refreshingly honest and relatable, often reflecting on their own parenting experiences.

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The Secret to Raising Kids Who Don’t Lose Hope | Sharon McMahon
Q: Do you think parents have an obligation to inform their children about real historical figures?
Yes, relatable figures make it feel accessible for kids to see their potential to make a difference.
The Secret to Raising Kids Who Don’t Lose Hope | Sharon McMahon
Q: How do you give hope to kids in a challenging world?
Kids can understand that hope is a choice, and that they can act against negative emotions to contribute positively.
The Choice No Parent Is Ready to Make | Ezra Frech
Q: But you can't like, you can't, 20 year old, you can't go back and be like, hey, I'm going to feel great about this.
Ezra talked about the tough medical decisions his parents had to make, including amputating his leg and doing a finger transplant.
The Choice No Parent Is Ready to Make | Ezra Frech
Q: Where do you think they learned how to do that?
Ezra shared that his parents had no prior experience with disability advocacy but intuitively filled him with confidence and support.
Raise Kids Brave Enough to Ask Questions
Q: Did you have to look and check a lot of stuff?
Ron Chernow found it challenging to read Alexander Hamilton's extensive writings to ensure accuracy in his book.

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Centered on fatherhood, this audio companion provides daily meditations designed to equip fathers with wisdom and humor for effective parenting. The content draws inspiration both from historical figures and contemporary insights, emphasizing the importance of meaningful interactions between parents and children. Topics covered include engagement with children's interests, cultivating hopefulness, and recognizing the significance of ordinary moments in parenting. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their relationships and approaches to fatherhood, making this a valuable resource for dads seeking personal growth and deeper connections with their families.

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The Daily Dad launched 6 years ago and published 1929 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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2. Jesse Itzler
3. Ezra Frech
4. General Stanley McChrystal
5. Dr. Aliza Pressman
6. Kenny Curtis
7. Pete Holmes
8. Nick Thompson

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