Hosted by Donal Murphy and Matthew Marichiba · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 14 episodes
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We’re two ordinary dads with an avid interest in what makes fatherhood extraordinary. Each episode, we sit down with another dad to explore the full spectrum of parenting: from the brightest highs to the toughest lows. We dig into unsung stories of care, love, frustration, joy, disappointment, and everything in between. This podcast is about modern dads navigating the evolving landscape of parenting. Together, we learn and celebrate the practical habits and hard-earned insights that help us feel more successful as parents.Real talk. Honest reflection. Occasional swearing.
Donal Murphy and Matthew Marichiba hosts Extraordinary Dads, a kids show with 14 episodes published.
In this episode we talk with Larry Hagner, founder of the Dad Edge Podcast, who shares about his experience coaching fathers, the importance of continuous learning, creating psychological safety for your kids and spouse,
In this episode, we have an engaging, thoughtful, and heartfelt conversation with our guest, Manish, a stay-at-home dad. Manish shares his journey from working in tech in Silicon Valley to becoming a full-time parent, hi
In this episode Donal and Matthew reflect on the first year of the Extraordinary Dads podcast. Is it doing what they expected? How is it different than planned? What are we asking of the dads listening? (Spoilers: Get yo
In this conversation, Steve, owner of the Santa Cruz Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Martial Arts School, shares insights into his life as a father and martial arts instructor. He discusses balancing parenting and self-care, education
In this conversation, Jeremy (a DIFFERENT Jeremy than last time!), a music producer and entrepreneur shares his experiences as a single dad with joint custody. He dwells on the importance of patience, presence, and creat
In this engaging episode of the Extraordinary Dads podcast, we sit down with Jeremy, a new dad navigating the joys and challenges of parenting an 18-month-old. Jeremy shares his experiences of balancing work and family l
In this episode Chad, an “Autism dad,” shares his journey of parenting a neurodivergent child, and how it has shaped his marriage and family life. Chad discusses how his own diagnosis has brought insight and empathy into
In this conversation, Max, a “fire killer,” shares his experiences navigating the challenges of parenthood while managing a demanding job. He discusses the unique schedule of a firefighter, the importance of communicatio
In this episode Donal and Matthew welcome Matthew's own dad, Larry. We had the pleasure of interviewing him while he visited recently, and he shared his continuing experience of being a dad to grown kids, as well as bein
In this episode, we chat with Tom who shares his experiences and insights as a father, discussing the joys and challenges of parenting twins, his approach to teaching them values, and the importance of being present in t
In this episode we meet Dan, a 68 year-old father of an 8 year old. Dan talks to us about his experience dadding past 60, about how age has shaped his approach to parenting. Dan works as a Catholic chaplain who ventures
In this episode we talk with 30 year-old dad Erik, the father of three children between 4 to 12 years old. He gives us an inside peek into the life and evolution of a young dad. Erik gives us the low-down on his applicat
Annnnnnd here we go! This is our first full episode following our format for conversations: Dads on mics. Drinks in hand. Running down three questions for each episode: What's working for you right now? What's challengin
Every podcast has a first episode, and this is ours! In this inaugural episode we discuss the genesis of this project and where we'd like it to go. The format for our conversation follows the format we use at our monthly
Larry Hagner
bestselling author of The Dad Edge and The Spirit of Fatherhood · The Good Dad Project
1 appearance on this show
Manish
stay-at-home dad · Margenii
1 appearance on this show
Steve
@NYCaptainSteve · Altered Stangs
1 appearance on this show
Jeremy
self-declared Anti-Pope · The Geekly Grind
2 appearances on this show
Max
PutnamCards · Extreme Virtual Pro Wrestling
1 appearance on this show
Larry
Father · Nutraorgana
1 appearance on this show
Tom
CEO · Jimmy Eat World
1 appearance on this show
Dan
Pastor · Careswitch
1 appearance on this show
Erik
Captain · Free League Publishing
1 appearance on this show
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Extraordinary Dads is hosted by Donal Murphy and Matthew Marichiba. The show is categorised under kids (family) and has published 14 episodes.
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