MILKLESS

About MILKLESS

Searching for that parenthood balance so when our kids are old they look back and say, "yeah, my dad (or mom) was awesome," however we get there. And while we love our kids unconditionally, that doesn't mean we're wimpy pushover dads who have lost every shred of dignity and respect in the home. Let's find that balance together. We are Max Valverde and Matt Naylor. We are MILKLESS.

Publisher

Milkless Media

Category

kids & family · kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

6 Apr 2023

Latest episode

7 Oct 2025

Latest episodes

128 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Oct 2025

   #118 | Max's Oldest Turns 10!

   Max and Matt break down one of parenting’s hardest skills, keeping your cool when everything’s falling apart. They talk about why kids always seem to test your patience at the worst times, what those triggers are actually teaching you, and how to recover after you blow up. From dad guilt to morning chaos to practical tools that actually help, this one’s a mix of real talk, science, and the kind of humor that makes you feel seen. Whether you’ve yelled at your kid today or just felt close, this...

2. 

   1 Oct 2025

   #117 | When Mom and Dad Do it Differently

   Max and Matt dive into the messy middle ground of parenting as a team, when to be a united front, and when it’s okay (even good) to be different. Sparked by a spicy Instagram post, they unpack what happens when one parent loosens the rules while the other holds the line, and why those differences might actually teach kids resilience. From solo weekends with the kids, to pizza dinners and Dave & Buster’s meltdowns, to the hidden pressures moms and dads face when parenting alone, they bring...

3. 

   23 Sept 2025

   #116 | Youth Sports in America pt 2

   Max and Matt dive deeper into the chaos of youth sports this time focusing on the scoreboards, standings, and the paradox of winning. They break down why so many leagues avoid keeping score, how that overcorrection misses the point, and what kids actually learn from wins and losses. From family dinners lost to the club system, to the pressure of turning every child into the next Messi or LeBron, they unpack the real purpose of youth sports: joy, community, and learning to compete without tyin...

Who has been a guest on MILKLESS

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

• Amanda Brinkman
• Kristen Kelly
• Jen Sarbach

Reach and audience

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

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.9 / 5

77 ratings

Spotify

4.8 / 5

90 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 72 / 100

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

Quality

86

Social presence

94

YouTube

0

Engagement

98

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Books guests

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