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The New Fatherhood

Kevin Maguire
Fatherhood
Anger
Male Loneliness
Hamnet
Good Anger
SOHN
Train Dreams
Friendships
The Shining
Oscars
Therapy

"Like one big group text with other guys fumbling their way through fatherhood." — Esquire www.thenewfatherhood.org

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We all carry around an idea of success—the job promotion we crave, the car that’ll make strangers on the street crane their necks in jealousy, the beautiful house that turns visitors quiet as they walk through the front door. Fewer ask where these id... more

For a hundred years, parents attempting to undertake creative endeavours have had a ready-made excuse, courtesy of Cyril Connolly: “The enemy of art is the pram in the hall.”

Kids, the thinking goes, are where creativity goes to die. But Austin Kleo... more

We've all been told that anger is a problem—something to control, suppress, or apologise for. But what if the real problem isn't that we have too much anger, but that we have no idea what to do with it?

This month on the podcast, I sat down with Sam... more

From Jay Kelly to Sentimental Value to One Battle After Another, Oscar season 2025 is overflowing with dads—absent ones, ambitious ones, ones who chose career over family and are now reckoning with the cost. We dig into how this year's best films mov... more

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Recent Guests

TOPH SOHN
British music artist, also known as SOHN
SOHN/4AD (label context discussed in episode)
Episode: Fatherhood Killed My Ego, with SOHN
Austin Kleon
Author of Don't Call It Art; artist and blogger
Author, Artist, Blogger
Episode: Think Like A Kid Again, with Austin Kleon
Sam Parker
Editor at GQ Magazine (UK); author of Good Anger; author of The Good Father newsletter
GQ Magazine (UK); Good Anger; The Good Father
Episode: The Good Side of Anger with Sam Parker
Bilge Ebiri
Film critic for New York Magazine and Vulture
New York Magazine, Vulture
Episode: Dads Get Messy at This Year’s Oscars, with Bilge Ebiri
Sam Graham-Felsen
Author and journalist notable for NYC Times piece on male loneliness
The New York Times
Episode: The Unexpected Loneliness of Fatherhood with Sam Graham-Felsen

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Kevin Maguire
Host of The New Fatherhood

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 21 ratings
  • Great listen!

    The lesson on community and the importance of reaching out to others is clear to me here. No need to go it alone, whatever it is you are going through or if you are a father or mother. Sharing these ideas is so important for anyone going through anything new. It’s scary, but with community it’s more fun and less threatening.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Free version is too short
    United States6 months ago
  • Great listen, relatable parenting.

    Really enjoying this. It’s relatable, enjoyable, fun and thought provoking.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ginger olly
    United Kingdom3 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the sense of community and practical parenting tips.
Guests bring diverse perspectives on fatherhood, creativity, and emotion.
Relatable and thought-provoking discussions that mix humor with honesty.

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The Good Side of Anger with Sam Parker
Q: What does Sam see as the core function of anger in parenting and relationships?
Anger reveals underlying boundaries and vulnerabilities; when understood and directed constructively, it can energize protecting loved ones and improving situations, not just trigger conflict.
The Unexpected Loneliness of Fatherhood with Sam Graham-Felsen
Q: What practical steps can dads take to build and sustain friendships, especially when busy with family life?
Start with small, regular actions like texting weekly, walking with a friend, and scheduling monthly calls; use asynchronous formats like voice memos or shared books to create regular touchpoints without heavy time commitments.
The Unexpected Loneliness of Fatherhood with Sam Graham-Felsen
Q: What was the core message of your NYT essay on male loneliness and why did you decide to publish it?
The core message was that men are conditioned to neglect friendships after starting families, which harms mental health; publishing the essay helped connect hundreds of men who related to loneliness and encouraged them to seek community.

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A thoughtful series focused on fatherhood, creativity, mental health, and often overlooked emotional aspects of parenting. Episodes frequently explore identity shifts, balance between work and family, and the social dynamics of being a dad, with guests ranging from artists and writers to critics and journalists. The show tends to blend practical tips with candid personal stories, emphasizing community, vulnerability, and redefining success in fatherhood. Its approachable, conversational style and willingness to tackle topics like loneliness, anger, and burnout make it a useful listen for dads, partners, creators, and anyone interested in modern parenting culture.

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2. Austin Kleon
3. Sam Parker
4. Bilge Ebiri
5. Sam Graham-Felsen

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