Parenting like a Superdad

About Parenting like a Superdad

A bi-weekly podcast hosted by Derrick, focusing on parenting and activities for kids in the San Francisco Peninsula. Drawing from personal experiences navigating afterschool programs, coaching youth sports, and being a parent, Derrick aims to engage listeners through interviews with individuals involved with children, discussing diverse topics related to parenting. ”Fuzzball Parade” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Publisher

Derrick W

Category

kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

17 Feb 2025

Latest episode

22 Apr 2026

Latest episodes

26 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   22 Apr 2026

   Episode 26: How High School Sports Really Work (Inside CCS with Commissioner David Grissom)

   In this episode, I sit down with CCS Commissioner David Grissom to break down how high school sports actually work behind the scenes. We talk about how decisions are made, the challenges schools face, and what parents and athletes need to understand as they move from youth sports into high school. If you have a child in sports—or plan to—this conversation will give you a clearer picture of what to expect.

2. 

   24 Mar 2026

   Episode 25: Inside MLB Without Playing: Alex Slater on Careers in Sports & Youth Development

   Right in time for Opening Day, this episode takes a different look at youth sports. Most kids who play sports dream of going pro—but very few actually do. So what should parents and kids really be focused on? In this episode, I sit down with a high school classmate of mine, Alex Slater, who built a career inside Major League Baseball, working his way from an intern to Vice President and Assistant General Manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers. We talk about the reality of careers in sports beyond playing, what it actually takes to work in professional sports, and how youth sports should be developing more than just athletes. If you have a child in sports—or you’re thinking about their long-term future—this conversation will give you a different perspective on what success can look like.

3. 

   10 Mar 2026

   Episode 24: Pat Hankin — Rethinking Single Parenting

   Summary: Pat Hankin, author of The Field Guide for Single Parents, joins Derrick to discuss the realities and misconceptions surrounding single-parent households. Pat shares practical strategies for managing time, money, and stress while raising resilient kids—along with why traditional advice often fails single parents. From the “15-Minute Parent” concept to building support systems in unexpected places, this conversation offers clear, practical guidance for parents trying to balance family, work, and life.

Who has been a guest on Parenting like a Superdad

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

• Angela Caldwell
• Anil Gupta
• Joey Curtin
• Jennifer Heller
• Commissioner Dominic Franco

Podcast Authority Score: 17 / 100

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Quality

34

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

0

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