A pair of dads

About A pair of dads

Raising kids, strengthening relationships, and finding joy in the everyday—A Pair of Dads is where fathers come together to talk about it all. Hosted by Benny Lai, this podcast invites fellow dads and others to share their joy, insights, and experiences in parenting and life. Sometimes, we step back to observe the world around us, but at its core, this is a podcast about fatherhood, family, and the pursuit of a meaningful life.

Publisher

Benny Lai

Category

kids & family · news · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

10 Jan 2025

Latest episode

28 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

65 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   28 Sept 2026

   When Mom's Nervous System is on Fire: Dysregulation, Apologies & "School of Yapping"

   Young mother and content creator Deborah (@celestiamuse)—known for candidly sharing the raw, unvarnished realities of her parenting journey online—joins Benny to break down the hidden emotional mechanics of raising a child while managing internal chaos. From toddler meltdowns to postpartum burnout, Deborah shares how toddlers directly absorb parental dysregulation, why adults must learn to apologize to their children when they mess up, and why social skills initiatives like Singapore's "School of Yapping" are essential for rebuilding real human connection in younger generations.

2. 

   22 Sept 2026

   Toughen Up: Stop Barking Orders and Start Failing in Front of Your Kids

   Are parents farming out their children's education while doomscrolling on the sidelines? Author, entrepreneur, and HYROX athlete Alex Nicholas calls out modern parenting traps and introduces his new book, Toughen Up. Discover why setting a good example means letting your kids see you struggle with new skills, why wrestling builds ultimate mental fortitude, and how active parents raise truly resilient kids.

3. 

   16 Sept 2026

   From Clean Wages to Dirty Races

   Are Singapore’s ministers worth top private-sector salaries, or is the "clean wage" model flawed? The crew tackles hard-hitting political compensation debates before descending into hilarious chaos over an elite athlete who pushed through a severe stomach mishap to win a race. Grab your headphones, check your sinuses, and join Benny, Ian, Geber, and Den for a wildly unpredictable chat.

Who has been a guest on A pair of dads

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• Dr Theresa Lyons
• Shirli Ling
• Ching
• Rick
• Chermaine Kumar

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5.0 / 5

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