The Just Call Dad Podcast

CHOOSE YOUR HARD Sometimes the rain isn’t the problem. It’s how much we fight the fact that it’s raining. It was a rainy Friday morning. Cold. Wet. One of those mornings where everything just feels a little harder than...

PRAISE THE PERSON YOU’RE BECOMING What if praise shouldn’t only come after you get it right? We usually think of praise as a reward. You played well → praise. You made the right decision → praise. Your kid listened →...

75 | Anthony The Real Ketchup Guy From the archives here is an unreleased episode we only dropped on YouTube last year! Loved this talk with my friend Anthony! Healthy ketchup, a comeback story, and the kind of...

Brewing Awareness: Cultivating Intentional Behaviors Exploring how our habits, like coffee, take time to develop. Did you know that the average cup of coffee takes anywhere from one to five minutes to brew? As Sean...

Finding Your Dad Space: Embracing the Journey Exploring the challenges and joys of fatherhood in today’s world. Sometimes, the best encouragement comes from the stories of others—not just their successes, but their...

What happens when structure becomes control—and teachers lose the freedom to truly teach? In this episode, Sean Patrick and Joe have an honest conversation about autonomy, creativity, collaboration, and perfectionism in...

71 | RECHARGED Recharge Your Battery: Finding Joy in Fatherhood Explore how to keep your energy up as a dad and find joy in everyday moments. In today’s episode, Sean Patrick shares his journey toward transforming the...

September 1st. There was something different in the air. Sitting outside early in the morning, I caught that familiar smell of fall—the kind that brings back memories and reminds you that seasons change whether you're...

summary Sean Patrick shares personal insights on perseverance, identity, and the importance of surrounding yourself with the right support to overcome life's challenges. keywords motivation, perseverance, identity...

68 | Find your crew ft. Evan Bush Evan Bush — More Than the Game What does professional sports teach you about being a dad? In this episode, I sit down with Columbus Crew goalkeeper Evan Bush to talk about much more...

67 | NOTES & PLANS Would You Take Your Own Advice? As dads, we give a lot of advice. Keep going. Be kind. Tell the truth. Put the phone down. Don’t worry about what everyone else thinks. Take care of yourself. Have...

66 | Nick DeMarinis Episode Title: Chasing Greatness Without Losing Yourself | Nick DeMarinis on Fatherhood, Anxiety & Competing with Purpose Episode Description What does it look like to chase excellence without...

65 | CONNECT Over the Fourth of July weekend, I found myself in one of those moments that reminds you what really matters. I watched a group of young men—guys I've coached and invested in over the years—playing with my...

NEWSLETTER: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bUbidfXnwi4hKy_5rdNN3D7vfvXp0ZATvbXhKvEENAg/edit?usp=sharing What if becoming a better dad isn't about having better answers—but knowing who to call? In this episode, Sean...

<p>What happens when a season ends?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of The Just Call Dad Podcast, Coach Sean Patrick reflects on the end of a coaching season, the final daycare drop-off with his daughter, and the...