To be, or not to be…Asian enough

To be, or not to be…Asian enough

A question that hits different as a second-gen dad: am I even Filipino/Chinese enough to pass this down? In this episode, Eric, Vern, and Ryan get into growing up as the Asian kid in school, the cultural shame that sneaks up on you, and what it actually looks like to raise kids to be proud of where they come from — when you’re still figuring that out yourself. Real Talk. Hella Authentic. Subscribe to Hella Dad Life Podcast wherever you listen, and follow us on Instagram @helladadlifepod. Drop us a DM with your own dad struggles—we're building this community together. Creative Commons License Attribution (CC BY): Music by ketsa.uk

Snip Squared

On this episode of the podcast, it gets a little more personal than usual as Vern recounts his recent experience getting a vasectomy (aka snip snip). This podcast is all about fatherhood and sharing stories and experiences as fathers and this one is no different (even if it is a little more rowdy than usual). Vern talks through the whole experience, but also goes a little deeper into the reasons why he ended up getting it done. And while Eric's in a similar boat with his own procedure coming due soon, Ryan's not sure he'll ever be able to get it done. We talk through circumstances, reasons, and even the cultural aspects of what a vasectomy might come off from a more traditional Filipino perspective. Whatever the reason may be, it's rare to hear men talk about this, so here's hoping we can shed a little light on all of it. Hit subscribe and follow along as these three try to become better versions of themselves. Drop us a DM on Instagram @helladadlifepod with your own New Year's resolutions—bonus points if they involve finally cleaning your dryer vent. Let's figure this out together. Creative Commons License Attribution (CC BY): Music by ketsa.uk

New Year, Three Dads...

Happy New Year! In this episode, Eric, Ryan, and Vern share their 2026 resolutions as dads. There's something special about New Year's Day conversations—the kind where you're honest about who you want to become. Eric's learning that taking care of himself isn't selfish—it's necessary. Vern's navigating the overwhelming world of home ownership. Ryan's discovering that his daughter's silly, imaginative spirit is teaching him as much as he's teaching her. Along the way, they explore how our kids absorb everything—our anxieties, our habits, even our greetings—and how that awareness can make us better parents. Whether you're figuring out your child's interests, managing winter break chaos, or just trying to show up as your best self, this conversation will remind you: we're all learning as we go, and that's okay. Hit subscribe and follow along as these three try to become better versions of themselves. Drop us a DM on Instagram @helladadlifepod with your own New Year's resolutions—bonus points if they involve finally cleaning your dryer vent. Let's figure this out together. Creative Commons License Attribution (CC BY): Music by ketsa.uk

Three Dads Walk Into a Podcast...

Welcome to the very first episode of Hella Dad Life Podcast, where three Asian-American dads crack open some cold ones and get real about the chaos of raising toddlers. These guys aren't here to pretend they have it all figured out. Instead, they're creating the space they wish existed when they first became fathers—a judgment-free zone where it's okay to admit you've locked yourself in the bathroom just to breathe for five minutes. In this debut episode, the trio share their origin story (spoiler: their wives were right about telling them to hang out), talk about splitting time and attention between kids, and quality time with parents. If you've ever felt guilty about lacking patience, wondered if you're the only one struggling, or questioned whether you're doing enough—this one's for you. Real Talk. Hella Authentic. Subscribe to Hella Dad Life Podcast wherever you listen, and follow us on Instagram @helladadlifepod. Drop us a DM with your own dad struggles—we're building this community together. Creative Commons License Attribution (CC BY): Music by ketsa.uk