Dadfocals

About Dadfocals

We’re just dads talking about the triumphs and tribulations of dadding. No one is perfect, we’re doing the best with what we’ve got. We want to encourage dads to reach out; a problem shared is a problem halved.

Publisher

Sam & Tom: Life through the lens of a Dad

Category

kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

3 Oct 2022

Latest episode

25 Jul 2025

Latest episodes

29 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   25 Jul 2025

   #29 Meet Dadfocaler Dan Haumschild

   Meet Dadfocaler Dan Haumschild (recorded 11.06.25 during Men's Mental Health Week). Dan, his wife and two young kids moved from Wisconsin, US, to Victoria's Mornington Peninsula mid-2024. As an husband, dad, active community member, ultra-runner, educator and public historian, University at Buffalo Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) and Master of Arts, Comparative Literature, Dan provides fascinating insight into his relationship with his own dad, their decision to move across the world, and how they try to parent today. Here are links to two men's groups mentioned: https://www.sunrisewanderers.com.au/ https://www.yeahman.au/ If you or anyone you know needs help, here are the details for lifeline:https://www.lifeline.org.au/Call 13 11 14Text 0477 13 11 14 About Dadfocals This is the show where we look at life through the lens of a dad! We're no experts and we're not here to offer advice; we're here to exchange stories on the triumphs and tribulations of dadding. Sam is dad to three boys Sonny, Vann and Otis. And Tom is dad to three girls Bela, Ettie and Maeve. Remember, if you have any questions, suggestions or want to discuss any triggers; you can reach us @dadfocals on the socials and dadfocals@gmail.com on the email – links in the show notes. Don't forget to like, share, subscribe, and all that rad dad stuff. Remember, we’re all just dads, doing our best. No pressures, no guilts, just a lotta love and talk. If you’re struggling with anything, reach out to someone – a problem shared is a problem halved.

2. 

   19 Apr 2025

   #28 Meet Dadfocaler Ben Smith

   Meet Dadfocaler Ben Smith (recorded 19.03.25). Ben took time out of schedule campaigning for the Federal seat of Flinders in the 2025 election to speak to us! This is in no way a political episode; just a chance to get to know Ben as a personal and a Dad. Ben's day job is CEO of Mornington Community Support Centre. Find out how you can volunteer to support your community here: https://www.mcsc.au/ Ben featured heavily in the film created by Mornington Community Support Centre and Peninsula Films in an effort to save The Ranch, Bentons / Nepean Hwy and to help spread awareness of the homelessness crisis on the Mornington Peninsula. Here is the trailer: https://vimeo.com/965580658 Here is Ben's TEDx talk mentioned in the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zokk36qanFk About Dadfocals This is the show where we look at life through the lens of a dad! We're no experts and we're not here to offer advice; we're here to exchange stories on the triumphs and tribulations of dadding. Sam is dad to three boys Sonny, Vann and Otis. And Tom is dad to three girls Bela, Ettie and Maeve. Remember, if you have any questions, suggestions or want to discuss any triggers; you can reach us @dadfocals on the socials and dadfocals@gmail.com on the email – links in the show notes. Don't forget to like, share, subscribe, and all that rad dad stuff. Remember, we’re all just dads, doing our best. No pressures, no guilts, just a lotta love and talk. If you’re struggling with anything, reach out to someone – a problem shared is a problem halved.

3. 

   27 Nov 2024

   #27 Meet Dadfocaler Arne Rubinstein

   Dr. Arne Rubinstein shares insights on supporting young people's transition to adulthood, highlighting the transformative impact of his Rites of Passage Institute.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Spotify

5.0 / 5

18 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 32 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

35

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

71