The Dudela Podcast | First Time Dad Help and Fatherhood Real Talk

About The Dudela Podcast | First Time Dad Help and Fatherhood Real Talk

The Dudela Podcast is the go-to show for first-time dads and expecting fathers who want to feel confident, connected, and actually ready for what's coming. Hosted by John and Michael — two dads who've lived through an emergency C-section, a month-long NICU stay with premature twins, and the sleepless chaos of year one — each episode blends honest conversation, practical advice, and real stories about pregnancy, postpartum, and your baby's first couple of years. Come for the laughs. Leave with a plan. Find your people in the Spit-Up Society. What you'll hear each week Practical dad tips you can use tonight Conversations with pediatric professionals, family therapists, and dads further down the road Honest, unfiltered stories — no fake-perfect parenting Real help with sleep routines, feeding, soothing, milestones, and baby-proofing Marriage and mental health advice that respects your values Money and time systems built for real family life Twin-dad moments, NICU lessons, and faith-filled encouragement Who this show is for First-time dads and expecting fathers New dads in year one Twin dads and NICU-to-home families Partners who want to hand this to the dad in their life Frequently asked Is this just for expecting dads? No — it's for any dad in the first couple years, including twin dads and NICU families. Do the hosts have real experience, or is this just advice? Real experience. John and Michael are first-time dads themselves, including a NICU stay and an emergency C-section. Is there a community beyond the podcast? Yes — the Spit-Up Society ($5/mo) includes live Q&As twice a month, dad hacks, and weekly prompts. Is there anything more than the podcast and community? Yes — The Turn (https://thedudelaco.com/turn) is real 1:1 access to John and Mike through pregnancy, birth, and year one. Only a few spots open at a time. Join the community Instagram: @the_dudela_official Spit-Up Society (live Q&As, dad hacks, discounts, weekly prompts): thedudelaco.com/join/spit-up-society (https://thedudelaco.com/join/spit-up-society) If you've ever searched for any of these, this show is for you: new dad podcast, fatherhood podcast, expecting dad tips, postpartum support for dads, baby sleep schedule, wake windows, soothing a crying baby, colic help, tummy time, bottle feeding, breastfeeding support for partners, introducing solids, baby-led weaning, diaper rash remedies, gas relief, teething tips, first words, first steps, daycare prep, nursery setup, baby-proofing, growth milestones, vaccine visits, sick-day basics, fever checks, reflux signs, safe sleep, swaddles and sleep sacks, pacifier use, traveling with a baby, packing lists, stroller choices, carrier tips, budgeting for a new baby, parental leave, returning to work, staying connected in marriage, dad fitness, mental health for dads, faith and fatherhood, twin routines, NICU to home, community for dads

Publisher

John and Michael | The best podcast for new dads, expecting fathers, and funny fatherhood stories

Category

business · education · kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

11 Apr 2025

Latest episode

13 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

32 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   13 Oct 2026

   Decide Who You're Going to Let Down

   You can’t be everything to everyone. So who are you willing to let down? John and Michael talk about the pressure dads face balancing work, marriage, parenting, friendships, and personal time. From setting boundaries and managing dad burnout to avoiding resentment in marriage, this episode is about making intentional choices, protecting your priorities, and becoming the father you actually want to be.

2. 

   29 Sept 2026

   Baby Tech & Fatherhood with Babysense CEO Elad Erdan

   What does the CEO of Babysense think parents actually need at 3 AM? John and Michael sit down with Babysense CEO and dad of two Elad Erdan to talk baby monitors, sleep, parenting anxiety, marriage, career, and the Dad Renaissance. Elad explains WiFi versus non WiFi monitors, why more data is not always better, and why becoming a dad changed the direction of his life.

3. 

   15 Sept 2026

   Run it back - The Dudela Family is Growing

   Baby girl number two is coming. Michael shares what pregnancy looks like the second time around, what he learned from baby number one, and what he is doing differently to support Abigail and prepare their family. Plus, what every expecting dad should know as pregnancy reaches the halfway point.

Reach and audience

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

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Spotify

4.6 / 5

10 ratings

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