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The Daily Dad

Daily Dad
Parenting
Daily Dad
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Ryan Holiday
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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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Your kids are learning just as much from your contradictions as they are from your advice. Award-winning journalist and author Tom Junod joins Ryan to talk about the complicated legacy of his father, what it really means to be a good man, and how we ... more

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Recent Guests

Tom Junod
Award-winning journalist and author, senior writer for ESPN
ESPN
Episode: The Parts of Our Fathers We Don't Want to Become | Tom Junod
Angela Duckworth
Author of Situated and psychologist
University of Pennsylvania (psychology) / Author
Episode: Is It Your Marriage or Your Situation? | Angela Duckworth
Seth Wickersham
Author and sports writer
Be On That Hill (book) / ESPN writer
Episode: Are We Destined to Become Our Parents? | Seth Wickersham
Jefferson Fisher
Author of The Next Conversation; attorney in Texas
Author, Attorney
Episode: Don’t Yuck Their Yum | Jefferson Fisher (A Daily Dad Favorite)
Jet Li
Martial artist and film star; discussed as the guest who spoke about fatherhood and his daughters
Episode: What Jet Li's Daughters Taught Him About Being A Father
David Cross
Comedian and actor, known for Arrested Development and Mr. Show
David Cross
Episode: What Actually Builds Character in Kids? | David Cross
Jon Gustin
Creator of The Tired Dad, author of The Tired Dad: 100 Reflections on Showing Up for What Matters Most
The Tired Dad / The Daily Dad
Episode: Your Kids Don’t Need A Perfect Parent | Jon Gustin
Dr. Becky Kennedy
Clinical psychologist, author of Good Inside
Good Inside / Leave Me Alone, A Good Inside Story
Episode: How To Stay Calm When Your Kid Isn’t | Dr. Becky Kennedy
Mark Hertling
Lieutenant General, U.S. Army (retired)
Former US Army Europe Commander
Episode: A Father’s Most Important Legacy | Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling

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Ryan Holiday
Host of The Daily Dad

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings
  • Pretty Amazingly Helpful

    Definitely a mentor here. Love the episode with Ryan’s wife Samantha about family meetings. Super short and easy therefore can’t-miss! Thank you Mr Stoic ;) *The woke part of your show - especially a show to help dads & parents - is not acceptable. 9/11 story about a kid onboard with “daddy and papa”? Pushing that instead of every other child killed is part of the agenda you’ve spoken out against before (government overreach during Biden’s administration). My opinion shared by millions (tradi... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KyleVancouver
    Canada2 months ago
  • Would NOT Recommend

    Ryan Holiday is a narcissistic libtard ghoul and not an actual stoic.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Jeff is SoCal
    United States6 months ago
  • Legendary crash out for a stoic

    Ryan Holliday is a gifted marketer but he doesn’t believe anything he preaches and that’s why his crash out on the Internet makes it even more legendary.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Gotchayeah
    United States6 months ago
  • The Daily Ad

    This pod is majority advertising. Content is thoughtful, but dwarfed by promotion. I’ll come back if that changes.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    K MAC G
    United States7 months ago
  • Too many ads just like the daily stoic podcast

    4 minutes of ads and a minute of his insight

    Apple Podcasts
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    Carlosf_12
    United States8 months ago

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The Parts of Our Fathers We Don't Want to Become | Tom Junod
Q: How have you wrestled with that?
Junod says he made two opposing vows: consciously, he promised himself never to be like his father, while on a deeper level he wanted to be like him. He has had to balance those impulses.
The Parts of Our Fathers We Don't Want to Become | Tom Junod
Q: How do you think about that?
Junod agrees that some lessons associated with masculinity, such as approaching people and experiencing life, can be valuable. He objects to using masculinity as a shield for lying without consequences and argues that honor should be part of manhood.
Never Say This To Your Kid | Jon Gustin
Q: What about why are you being so emotional?
Emotional expression is a natural and healthy part of development, and allowing children to be emotional helps them feel seen and valued rather than shamed.
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.

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What is The Daily Dad about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show presents short, daily reflections aimed at helping fathers show up for their families with clarity, presence, and steady perspective. Episodes mix practical parenting tips with Stoic or historical references, personal anecdotes, and occasional sponsor reads. Listeners can expect concise, actionable ideas on presence, boundaries, and resilience, often anchored by stories about parenting challenges, travel, and family life. A notable pattern is the blend of fatherhood wisdom with everyday interruptions, travel tales, and a curated roster of sponsor messages that support the free format.

A few standout elements include the bite-sized format designed for daily listening, the recurring use of historical figures to frame modern parenti... more

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2. Angela Duckworth
3. Seth Wickersham
4. Jefferson Fisher
5. Jet Li
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7. Jon Gustin
8. Dr. Becky Kennedy

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