Solo Pappy w/ Lucas Budde

Pappy Hour E39 w/ Daniel Katz

Raised in a strict Orthodox Jewish world, married at 20, father by 22, Daniel Katz went from living by the rules to questioning everything. This episode gets deep, fast. Faith, miscarriage, identity, conscious parenting, leaving community, and what it means to choose your own life instead of the one handed to you. Daniel shares the wild story of raising his son Aya while traveling farm-to-farm across the country, why his son eventually chose his own name, and how becoming a dad cracked his entire world open. This one is raw, thoughtful, and unlike any episode we’ve done so far. Support independent storytelling for dads and families: 👉 https://gofund.me/79a49d71d [https://gofund.me/79a49d71d] If this episode moves you, share it with someone questioning who they’re supposed to be.

Pappy Hour E38 w/ Joseph Greenslade

Joseph Greenslade thought he knew what kind of dad he wanted to be. Then life hit, infertility, a 10-day-old baby not breathing, deployments, and a moment that forced him to choose love over everything else. This one covers chaos, fear, resilience, and what it actually looks like to show up for your kids, no matter what. If this hits, help us keep telling stories like this. Donate, share, and support Pappy Hour: GoFundMe [https://gofund.me/e03392a56]

Pappy Hour E37 w/ Ben Scott

Ben Scott thought he could plan fatherhood. Then came years of infertility, loss, and a moment no parent is ready for. They stayed in it. From IVF to twins, NICU chaos, and a surprise third kid, this one is equal parts brutal and funny, including a story you won’t forget about silence, diapers, and a very bad idea. Listen now. Follow Pappy Hour and share it with a dad who needs it.

Pappy Hour E36 w/ Tommy Serak

Tommy Serak comes in a little nervous and leaves proving how simple this can be. He shares how becoming a dad started with his stepson Daniel, a connection built over something as small as getting him to eat real food, and grew into a deep bond that shaped the kind of father he’d become. From there, Tommy walks through the shift from thinking he’d be a strict dad like his own father to realizing he’s actually a laid-back, loving one. He talks about the moment it all clicks, holding your kid and knowing you’ve got it, along with the chaos, humor, and everyday moments that come with raising three boys. It’s an easy, honest conversation about showing up, figuring it out as you go, and leaning into the kind of dad you actually are.

Solo Pappy w/ Lucas Budde

Solo Pappy is where Eric and I can share personal insights on raising kids and life. This episode I talk about raising mentally tough children, the importance of struggle, and developing resilience and self-awareness. I emphasize the value of allowing kids to experience lowercase "s" suffering to learn problem-solving and independence.