Conversations with dads.
Being a dad is the most rewarding job in the world. And it's also the most challenging. Daddy Issues podcast wants to offer encouragement to all dads. Some empathy, encouragement, advice, and expert guests.
Brought to you by The Fathers and Families Center (http://www.FathersandFamiliesCenter.org) of Indianapolis, Indiana.
Larry Smith receives a prestigious award. Jason and Larry reflect on the podcast's effect on their own parenting. And a some big events coming up for Fathers and Families Center!
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5 Jun 2026
Daddy Issues Episode 17 Michael Paz Success Story
Michael now has a sense of purpose and feels like a "new version of myself". What a pleasure to hear this young man's story of simply "showing up and being willing to learn". Michael talks about the "Strong Fathers" program at Fathers & Families Center of Indianapolis.
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6 Apr 2026
Daddy Issues Episode 16 – Youth Sports
Baseball, softball, basketball, hockey, lacrosse, football, rugby, cross country, pickleball, volleyball, track & field, soccer, field hockey, flag football, cheer, e-sports! Rec sports and travel sports are a huge part of many families lives. Scott Spillman, Exec Direector of Mudsock Youth Athletics, joins Larry and Jason to discuss how parents can navigate the challenges of our kids playing sports.
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2 Dec 2025
Daddy Issues Episode 15 - What does Fathers and Families Center do?
What does Fathers and Families Center do? Who do they help and how? Jason and Larry listen to Kaleb Davis tell the story of his fatherhood jurney as an alumnus of the Strong Fathers Program at FFC.
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3 Oct 2025
Episode14 - Part 2 with Matt Landry - Baseball, Raising Boys and Doing Good
“Part 2 of 2. Matt Landry is a dad, husband, baseball fan and pastor in Indianapolis. Matt is raising money for Gleaner's Food Bank by playing catch all over Central Indiana. He's also working to be a great dad of young boys in a challenging world.”
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18 Sept 2025
Daddy Issues Episode13 - Baseball, Raising Boys and Doing Good
Jason and Larry sit down with Matt Landry, a dad, husband, baseball fan and pastor. Matt is raising money for Gleaner's Food Bank by playing catch all over Central Indiana. He's also working to be a great dad of young boys in a challenging world. Part 1 of 2
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14 May 2025
Daddy Issues Episode 12 - Navigating Life, Social Justice
Life is hard and parenting even harder. How can us dads raise our kids in a time where social justice is such a critical issue? Pastor Annettra Jones joins Larry and Jason in a frank discussion about faith, trauma and reclaiming the time.
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7 Jan 2025
Daddy Issues Episode 11: How Can We Be Better
How can we grow as fathers? What do our kids wish we knew about them? Donna Marino, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, shares some simple yet profound insights with Larry and Jason, to kick off 2025.
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5 Aug 2024
Daddy Issues Episode 10: Having "The Talk"
When it comes to The Birds and The Bees, it's kinda tricky. How do you have "The Talk" with your son or daughter? Edreece Redmond joins Larry and Jason to share insights and thoughts on making it less awkward.
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12 Jun 2024
Daddy Issues Episode 9: Our Kids and Our Religion
How do we pass on our own beliefs to our kids in a healthy and effective way? How can we instruct them while also making sure their belief is truly their own? Jason and Larry talk with Joe Garrison, a father of two and former youth minister, about making it genuine.
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23 Jan 2024
Daddy Issues Episode 8 - Being a Young Grandfather
Being a young grandparent is awesome! You are young enough to keep up with the little ones. But there are also challenges when you become a grandfather at an early age. Larry talks about his experience of becoming "Big G" as a young man.
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17 Nov 2023
Daddy Issues Episode 7 - Suicide Prevention
The tragedy of suicide has become all too real for many of our friends and families. Leslie Caliz is a mental health advocate and suicide prevention activist in Central Indiana. We talk about "stopping the stigma" in our communities, and how to foster a better conversation with our kids about the risk and prevention of suicide.
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29 Aug 2023
Daddy Issues Episode 6 - Law Enforcement
What’s it like to raise a young man of color in today’s environment? What do law enforcement personnel wish that young people knew about police? Jason & Larry speak candidly with IMPD Deputy Chief Kendale Adams in this insightful and refreshing discussion.
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24 May 2023
Daddy Issues Episode 5 - Foster Parenting
There are currently 24,000 Hoosiers between the ages of 14 and 26 in foster care. Foster Success is an organization that supports the needs of teens and young adults who are transitioning out of foster care, by providing resources for educational success, financial empowerment and self-sufficiency. Jason and Larry hear some wonderful success stories from Dr. Maggie Stevens, President and CEO of Foster Success, along with practical ways that anyone can support their mission.
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28 Mar 2023
Daddy Issues Episode 4 - Mental Health (part 2 of 2)
We are all familiar with the pressures of modern life. For our children and teens, and for ourselves as parents. From depression to anxiety to social pressures to ADHD. This is the second of two episodes with our guest, Craig Spinner, longtime school counselor and educator in Central Indiana. Mr. Spinner holds a Master of Science in Counselor Education/School Counselor and Guidance Services. He talks with Larry and Jason about the biggest causes for anxiety. Does technology play a role? And what is the one thing that we should all know about our own kids?
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30 Jan 2023
Episode 3: The Importance of Mental Health (part 1 of 2)
“We are all familiar with the pressures of modern life. For our children and teens, and for ourselves as parents. From depression to anxiety to social pressures to ADHD. This is the first of two episodes with our guest, Craig Spinner, longtime school counselor and educator in Central Indiana. Mr. Spinner holds a Master of Science in in Counselor Education/School Counselor and Guidance Services. He talks with Larry and Jason about are the benefits of therapy, and some indicators that your child or teen might need some help.”
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22 Dec 2022
Episode 2: Co-Parenting
Co-parenting is full of challenges. Managing schedules, communicating, prioritizing your kids. Today, we’re offering some reminders and tips for successful co-parenting.
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23 Nov 2022
Episode 1: Introduction
Our first episode. Introducing Jason and Larry. Just two dads in 2022.
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