Dad Without Borders

About Dad Without Borders

Modern fatherhood meets mountain grit. I’m Blue, host of Dad Without Borders — a podcast about raising kids across continents, navigating blended families, and staying connected against the odds. After losing custody of my eldest son, I found creative ways to keep our bond strong — even picking up a skateboard in my 40s so we had something to share across oceans. Each episode dives into the resilience and creativity of dads rewriting the fatherhood story, blending practical tools with soulful connection. This is fatherhood without borders. Connect: E-mail: dadwithoutborders@gmail.com Instagram: @dadwithoutborders Twitter: @WEadventure

Publisher

Blue Netherclift

Category

kids & family · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

8 Feb 2021

Latest episode

11 Dec 2025

Latest episodes

63 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   11 Dec 2025

   Dad Diaries: Leading With Love From Across An Ocean

   In the final Dad Diaries episode of Season 3, Blue records just before Christmas and reflects on eight years of parenting his eldest son from across the Atlantic. He shares how he stays involved in his son’s everyday life from Canada, even while his boy grows up in the UK, and what it means to lead with love when you have limited time together. From Christmas jumper day and photo books to skiing metaphors and airport hotel adventures, this episode is a warm, honest look at long distance fatherhood at the holidays. It closes with encouragement for any parent who will not be with their kids on Christmas to stay grounded, creative, and kind to themselves.

2. 

   29 Nov 2025

   Dad Diaries - How To Lose Custody Without Losing Your Kid’s Heart

   In this Dad Diary, I talk honestly about the shame of “losing custody,” what it felt like to have my devotion as a dad used against me in court, and how I learned not to let bitterness own my life. I share the story of stepping away from the drama to go off grid with my son during a crucial appeal, why nature and presence have become my anchors, and how I have built a strong bond with my 12 year old across an ocean. This episode is for any separated parent who feels judged or written off by the system and needs a reminder that the real verdict is in your child’s heart, not in a courtroom.

3. 

   20 Nov 2025

   Dad Diaries - How I Stayed Connected Through an Eight Month Separation

   In this Dad Diary, I share the story of an eight month gap when I could not see my son after he moved to the UK, and what it took to keep our bond alive from across an ocean. From daily Skype calls and a child friendly “life story” book, to an emotional reunion on his new doorstep, I explore how secure attachment can survive distance when a dad keeps showing up. I also reflect on the recent sudden death of a former guest and friend, and what middle aged dads need to know about heart health, stress and the “fitness paradox.

Who has been a guest on Dad Without Borders

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• David Stegman
• Jasper
• Drew Tupper
• Catherine Williams
• Emily Cherkin

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 46 / 100

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Quality

78

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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