Competition, Fatherhood & Finding Balance

The Playbook: Episode 1

The conversation covers the NFL schedule release, the challenges in the Dolphins' schedule, win predictions, game analysis, De'Von Achane's contract extension, running back rankings, highlights of the NFL schedule, and fantasy football league planning.

Competition, Fatherhood & Finding Balance

The New Era Begins. Welcome to the new chapter of Daddy Wants To Play. This week, we officially launch the new direction of the show — real conversations centered around competition, leadership, fatherhood, and identity through the lens of sports and life. To kick things off, we’re joined by Ryan Verdecia. From CrossFit athlete and fitness coach… to firefighter, entrepreneur, Airbnb host, husband, and father — Ryan opens up about the mindset behind wearing so many hats while still trying to show up fully for his family. We dive into: * where his work ethic comes from * what drew him toward competition and coaching * why he became a firefighter * balancing entrepreneurship with fatherhood * the challenge of being present at home while constantly chasing more * and what kind of example he hopes to set for his boys moving forward We also discuss coaching your own kids, discipline vs confidence, and the lessons competition teaches that carry over into everyday life. Plus, Ryan becomes the first guest to “Pass The Mic” and leave a question behind for our next guest. This is more than sports talk now. This is Daddy Wants To Play. Competition. Leadership. Fatherhood. ALL GAS. NO STATS. ⛽️

Start of Something Bigger

Episode 80 feels different… because it is. The conversation covers a range of topics including first-time experiences, golf league shenanigans, fantasy league planning, PGA tour event experience, and NFL draft reactions. It also delves into the comparison between the NFL draft and F1 race, as well as the specific reactions to the draft picks. The conversation covers the Miami Dolphins' draft picks, surprise picks, player value, exciting draft prospects, assessment of team direction, favorite draft picks, surprises, biggest head scratchers, bold predictions, hot takes, and the transition to a new show format. After 80 episodes, we officially announce the next chapter of Daddy Wants To Play and explain the vision behind building the brand into a network. Going forward: * Daddy Wants To Play becomes our flagship interview show featuring athletes, coaches, leaders, and fathers discussing competition, leadership, and parenthood. * The Playbook becomes the home for all of our sports talk, NFL coverage, reactions, and group chat chaos. * We’re not changing who we are… we’re building something bigger. Sports talk + dad life. Competition, leadership, and identity. Compete everywhere. Especially at home. All Gas. No Stats. ⛽️

Draft Week & Superhero Tiers

It’s Draft Week… and things might be getting interesting. We kick things off with Justin’s first big outing since becoming a dad — a trip to the Food & Wine Festival at the Hard Rock… where he may or may not have come across some Dolphins draft night intel 👀 At home, Kai has officially entered his superhero phase, which leads us into a full-blown debate — Batman vs Spider-Man. Who’s actually winning that fight? From there, we build out our superhero tier list and decide who’s elite… and who’s overrated. Then we get into This Week’s Gas ⛽️ — NFL Draft Edition: * Are we running back Draft Day this week? * What would actually shock us in Round 1? * What do the Dolphins NEED to get right with two first-round picks? * Do we want chaos… or a smart, safe draft? * And which prospect are we completely out on? We wrap it up with what’s been pissing Justin off this week and final thoughts heading into draft night. Sports talk + dad life. Group chat energy. Compete everywhere. Especially at home. All Gas. No Stats. ⛽️

Coaching Your Kid & Building the Perfect Dolphins Draft ⛽️

Episode 78 brings everything together — dad life, big sports moments, and a little chaos. We kick things off with a coaching moment that might divide every parent listening. A little leaguer hits a home run, flips the bat, and celebrates with his team… so the question is simple — if that’s your kid, are you letting it ride or shutting it down? From there, Justin talks about his first days back at work as a dad and how different everything feels. Then we get into This Week’s Gas ⛽️: * Rory McIlroy goes back-to-back at Augusta, something we haven’t seen since Tiger in 2001–2002 * Our first ever Masters Pool recap… and yeah, some decisions didn’t age well * What we learned from Masters weekend and what we’d do differently We shift to the NFL where the Dolphins are starting to show real alignment. With De’Von Achane labeled “not available,” insight into the Malik Willis move, and a clear connection between Jeff Hafley and Jon-Eric Sullivan, things feel different heading into the draft. With two first-round picks, we build out what a perfect draft night looks like for Miami — who we’re taking, what we’d change, and what would actually move the needle. We close it out with what’s been pissing Justin off this week and a final take heading into the weekend. Sports talk + dad life. Group chat energy. Compete everywhere. Especially at home. All Gas. No Stats. ⛽️