Join hosts Aaron Pruner and Eddie Doty as they dive deep into the often-sleepless, the mostly-misunderstood, and the completely-misrepresented rabbit hole of fatherhood. What's it like growing up with a dad - or without one? How does that experience impact our lives? And hey, is fatherhood a thing that'll change us forever? Dadward Spiral is here to shine a light in the darkness and explore our culture's overall perspective on dads -- both the spot-on and the ridiculously off-base. Part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network.
Brian Levine shares his emotional journey of parenting two children with Type 1 diabetes, discussing discovery, navigating the school system, and utilizing service dogs in this interview.
19 Aug 2021
American Dreamin'
Hosts Eddie and Aaron explore the shifting landscape of the American Dream, dissecting the housing market and family life in the context of current events.
8 Jul 2021
Gig-Dads
Hosts Eddie and Aaron discuss the challenges of balancing freelance work and fatherhood, exploring the impact of job instability on family relationships and professional life.
29 Apr 2021
Drew Daywalt: Following the Feather
Children's book author Drew Daywalt discusses the surprising connections between horror and fairytales, and how fatherhood reshaped his creative journey in this interview with Aaron, exploring media literacy and the impact of work on children.
22 Apr 2021
Dani Fernandez : The Many Shades of Privilege
Comedy writer Dani Fernandez discusses trauma, representation, and privilege with hosts Eddie and Aaron, emphasizing authenticity and kindness in parenting and social interactions in this interview.
8 Apr 2021
Tradition, Tra-DAD-ition
Hosts Aaron and Eddie explore pandemic parenting, generational trauma, and self-reflection, discussing parental resentment and reconciling pasts to avoid repeating mistakes with their own children.
25 Feb 2021
Jeff Cannata : The Totally Dad Show
Host Aaron and guest Jeff Cannata explore sharing geeky and creative passions with children, discussing character creation, video games, and media consumption in this interview episode.
11 Feb 2021
Mike Flanagan : The Haunting of Dad House
Writer-director Mike Flanagan discusses the heavy human issues explored in his work, such as generational trauma and the impact of death, and how fatherhood changed his creative process in this interview with Aaron and Eddie.
28 Jan 2021
New Year, Same Dads
Hosts Aaron and Eddie reflect on recent events, including the Capitol insurrection and internet phenomena, to recalibrate their perspectives on fatherhood and current affairs.
7 Jan 2021
Feast, Famine, and Fatherhood
Screenwriter Todd Farmer discusses the push-pull dynamic of shame versus gratitude with host Aaron, emphasizing the enduring power of positivity and the importance of support during life's low points in this interview.
10 Dec 2020
Happy Fatherkah and Merry Dadmas
Hosts Eddie and Aaron explore their cherished childhood holiday traditions, revealing how they've evolved and shaped new family memories, in this reflective episode.
3 Dec 2020
PTSD, Fatherhood, and You
Actress Kether Donohue discusses the impact of secondary PTSD from Vietnam War veterans on children with hosts Aaron and Eddie in an interview, highlighting the challenges of renal failure.
26 Nov 2020
Watch It, Dad
Film critic Drew McWeeny shares with hosts Aaron and Eddie his passion for media literacy, teaching his sons to analyze movies and television in an interview.
19 Nov 2020
Be Father, My Friend
Documentary filmmaker Rory Karpf discusses with hosts Aaron and Eddie how childhood bullying and abuse impacts their parenting methodologies, martial arts training, and father-son bonding in this interview episode.
12 Nov 2020
A Fatherhood Ruckus
Actor Gary Anthony Williams shares his experiences as a Black man growing up in the South and how it shaped his parenting style, discussing the importance of finding joy in fatherhood in an interview with Aaron and Eddie.
5 Nov 2020
Dad Men
Host Aaron Bleyaert interviews Kevin Rahm, actor, about their experiences growing up without strong father figures and the life-changing experience of childbirth, while highlighting Rahm's charity work with St. Jude.
29 Oct 2020
The Father Destination
Actor Devon Sawa discusses navigating child stardom, prioritizing educational travel for his children, and balancing social media use with hosts Eddie and Aaron in an interview.
21 Oct 2020
Introducing the Spiral
Hosts Eddie and Aaron introduce Dadward Spiral, discussing the trials of fatherhood, societal expectations for dads, and pandemic parenting challenges, offering listeners a glimpse into the podcast's focus.
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Brian Levine
Drew Daywalt
Dani Fernandez
Jeff Cannata
Mike Flanagan
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5.0 / 5
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