Dads in Real Life Podcast

About Dads in Real Life Podcast

Ready for real talk from two dads who get it? One’s a SoCal entrepreneur juggling life with older kids; the other is a seasoned work-from-home dad with a crew of toddlers. Separated by a decade in age but united by their parenting journeys, these dads bring hilarious, heartfelt stories, lessons learned, and raw honesty to topics every parent can relate to—whether it’s diapers or dream projects. Born out of a mentorship-turned friendship, this podcast is your invitation to laugh, learn, and lounge with two dads who prove that there’s no one right way to navigate dad life. Subscribe to Dads in Real Life—because parenting’s better with a little perspective (and a lot of laughs).

Publisher

Robert & Travis

Category

education · kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

6 Dec 2024

Latest episode

1 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

72 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   1 Oct 2026

   The Never-Ending Dad To-Do List | How We Manage It

   Today we pick up Part 2 of our conversation about protecting your time, attention, and mental space as a dad. Or at least we try to. First, there are Christopher Walken impressions. Then Travis needs to move some Magna-Tiles. Then there’s a crying child who needs help. Basically, the perfect introduction to an episode about managing distractions and the never-ending responsibilities of being a parent. 😂 Eventually, Travis and Robert get back to where they left off and tackle something they call: “Subscription Maintenance.” These are the responsibilities that never really get checked off because eventually…they come back. 🧹 Daily & weekly: Cleaning bathrooms, dishes, laundry, groceries, yard work. 🛠️ Monthly & quarterly: Changing filters, maintaining the house, scheduling appointments, car maintenance. 💰 The expensive stuff: The responsibilities that are easy to forget—but can cost you financially or emotionally when you do. Travis asks Robert a simple question: How do you keep track of all this without allowing it to constantly take up space in your head? Because as parents, we're not only managing our schedules. We're managing a household, kids, relationships, work, finances, maintenance, and dozens of little responsibilities that are constantly coming back around. Robert and Travis share the systems, routines, reminders, and strategies they use to get those responsibilities out of their heads and into something they can actually manage. The goal isn't to eliminate responsibility. It's to create enough structure that you're not constantly reacting to life from your heels. Instead, you're prepared, aware, and operating on your toes. Because the dad to-do list may never actually be finished—and maybe that's the point. ------------ Shout-outs: Music produced by Trevor Gregory Follow @savten from @look.cypher

2. 

   24 Sept 2026

   Everything Wants Your Attention | How Dads Protect Their Priorities

   Travis starts today’s episode where most dads probably start their day: with a list. Lists keep everything on track...or at least they’re supposed to. But before getting into today’s topic, Travis has some BIG news. He’s almost giddy trying to get Robert to guess what’s happening. How big is it? According to Travis, it ranks somewhere just below having a child. Ten years ago, Travis said goodbye to something he loved—and next week, he’s finally saying hello to it again. What is it? You’ll have to listen to find out. Then Travis introduces the bigger question of the day: How do you decide what deserves your attention? As dads, there is a seemingly endless list of people and things competing for it—texts, social media, work, school, sports, coaches, teachers, other parents, household responsibilities, and everything else that comes with raising a family. Travis and Robert talk about how they manage that noise while still protecting the things that matter most. They get into boundaries, people pleasing, distractions, technology, and conserving your energy, with Robert sharing some of the frameworks he uses personally and teaches his kids: Is this actually my problem to solve?Is this my responsibility—or someone else’s?Does this deserve my attention right now? They also talk about navigating group politics at work, school, and youth sports; managing social media; and finding the balance between being part of a community without feeling responsible for everything happening within it. And because this is our podcast, somehow we end up debating how to handle the salesperson who knocks on your door in the middle of the day. Let's just say Robert and Travis have very different approaches. This is Part 1 of a bigger conversation about managing the mental load of dad life. Next time, we’ll dig deeper into what actually belongs on your to-do list, how to prioritize it, managing social media, dealing with unavoidable time drains, staying ahead of recurring household responsibilities, and creating more mental space. Because the goal isn't to somehow do everything. It's knowing what deserves your attention—and getting better at letting go of what doesn't. ------------ Shout-outs: Music produced by Trevor Gregory Follow @savten from @look.cypher

3. 

   17 Sept 2026

   Random Things Every Dad Eventually Learns

   How do dads end up knowing so much completely random stuff? Today, Travis and Robert attempt to answer that question with four very important categories: Did you know?Do you know?Why do you know?Eventually, you will know. But first, Travis needs to know what Robert has been watching lately. The answer? Apparently nothing. Travis, on the other hand, shares his current streaming favorites—including one of his guilty pleasures: Dancing with the Stars. Then it's time for some dad knowledge. 🚽 DID YOU KNOW?Kids will flush toys down the toilet. Travis learned this one firsthand and shares his latest home-maintenance adventure. Do you fix it yourself or call someone? Like so many dad decisions, it eventually comes down to one question: time or money? ⏰ DO YOU KNOW?Travis's daughter asks a surprisingly good question: “Why do we say ‘time is up’ when the time has actually gone down?” Robert and Travis try to figure it out before looking up the answer—and it might be time to make Kids' Questions a regular segment. 🐿️ WHY DO YOU KNOW?What's the life expectancy of a city squirrel? More importantly…why does Travis know this? You'll have to listen for that one. 🚗 EVENTUALLY, YOU WILL KNOW.Travis shares a car-ownership lesson he learned the hard way involving white paint and his Honda. That leads Robert into another dad lesson: why buying used might make more sense than buying new. Throw in the power of community, learning how to fix things yourself, the internet making every dad an amateur repairman, and Travis getting ready to host his fantasy football draft, and you've got another completely normal episode of dad life. Because eventually, every dad seems to accumulate an incredible amount of knowledge he never planned on needing. ------------ Shout-outs: Music produced by Trevor Gregory Follow @savten from @look.cypher

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 23 / 100

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Quality

33

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32