# The Dudela Podcast | Fatherhood Real Talk for New Dads A podcast by John and Michael | The best podcast for new dads, expecting fathers, and funny fatherhood stories. 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… Feed: https://feed.podbean.com/thedudelapodcast/feed.xml ## Latest episodes - [You Are Becoming Your Dad, and That is Okay](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1807603921/63fd2630c4ef) (2026-10-27, 40 min): audio https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/uhxqz7j3ntf8wgcb/Becoming_My_Dad801kp.mp3 - [Decide Who You're Going to Let Down](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1807603921/eeaf80aa20ba) (2026-10-13, 35 min): audio https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/supst2yx3ynwtrfp/Stress.mp3 - [Baby Tech & Fatherhood with Babysense CEO Elad Erdan](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1807603921/98dcf2235b1c) (2026-09-29, 52 min): audio https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/b58n2t5dsqh3ffib/Babysense_audiobt20x.mp3 - [Run it back - The Dudela Family is Growing](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1807603921/4d9398d47343) (2026-09-15, 47 min): audio https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/kbtg9e72cve6add5/Growing_1.mp3 - [Our Wives Get Honest About Pregnancy, Postpartum & Us](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1807603921/38107ba95efa) (2026-09-01, 60 min): audio https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/sjfqnxb3q33399vk/The_Wives6q65s.mp3 - [Trying should be the fun part, right?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1807603921/4cdd0927d381) (2026-08-18, 35 min): audio https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/yg5sdqvxwg6xtq4z/Trying_Full7325p.mp3 - [Every Dad Has Strengths and Weaknesses](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1807603921/50c8c0a771e4) (2026-07-28, 37 min): audio https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/jnxydev5jggtpjas/Strengths_Full8hc2w.mp3 - [Why Every Parent Needs Time Away Together](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1807603921/b0fdc1d030e7) (2026-07-14, 33 min): audio https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/fbf4r6qqxd9vxd68/Solo_Vacation6sfmt.mp3 - [How Much is This Baby Really Going to Cost Me?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1807603921/4a483542b7cc) (2026-07-01, 43 min): audio https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/wiupf8fg4wm7xaej/Financials_28924j.mp3 - [The Emotional Side of Fatherhood Nobody Talks About](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1807603921/5264d28b3877) (2026-06-16, 31 min): audio https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/7st4wd6yuqqi36tb/Emotions_17xzvq.mp3 - [Why We Started Dudela (And What's Next for New Dads)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1807603921/ef231e1e74c5) (2026-06-02, 24 min): audio https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/t58szq8k44h73ib8/Rewind.mp3 - [Family Matters: Designing Your Family on Purpose Part 1](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1807603921/5a96c413348e) (2026-05-13, 38 min): audio https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/kus43gkg76dfrbji/Family_Pt_17e0ej.mp3 - [BONUS: We Built Something for You](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1807603921/1c4c2747e2b1) (2026-05-13, 3 min): audio https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/iwaa6k2586sus9w6/Prep_Kit_Invite_Podaw8s7-968r3a-Optimized.mp3 - [Family Matters Part 3: Rhythms, Mission, & Building your family with John Mackey](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1807603921/a89a48e603a5) (2026-05-13, 46 min): audio https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/4kssazd9m2cun6br/Family_37rs6a.mp3 - [Becoming the Dad You Never Had](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1807603921/37a36a35963e) (2026-05-12, 41 min): audio https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/p3akijxgkfzu2mic/Howie_Full8y7nn.mp3 - [Family Matters: Parents, In Laws, and Protecting Your New Family](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1807603921/0080dcc35150) (2026-04-28, 49 min): audio https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/5ra7ns5jcs4akh76/Pt_26lis1.mp3 - [When to Prioritize Yourself as a Dad](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1807603921/fbaa2a8551ae) (2026-03-24, 33 min): audio https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/5pyvzawa9sjkcfjc/Am_I_Healthy_Fullbigvm.mp3 - [Traveling Dad: Work Trips, Dad Guilt, and Growth](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1807603921/d8783ca5be74) (2026-02-24, 30 min): audio https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/6zvvcjihrxe3xkwa/Alone_Time7g9bo.mp3 - [How to Balance Work and a Newborn Without Losing Your Mind](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1807603921/4fe665d04b1b) (2026-02-03, 31 min): audio https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/s2c3i7cgivsz876x/Dual_Fullamx2b.mp3 - [What I Wish I Knew in Year One as a New Dad](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1807603921/69b75a4f9b45) (2025-12-30, 41 min): audio https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/zd2zuniua69hdq38/Full.mp3 - [Surviving Twins: What the First Year Actually Looks Like](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1807603921/42024f7521dc) (2025-12-15, 40 min): audio https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/rvinw38e8hee3tvj/Twins_Full8viok.mp3 - [Easy Financial Wins For Dads, Even on a Budget](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1807603921/4a8f7733623a) (2025-11-25, 39 min): audio https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/i5y72fk3smauv4si/Finance_Full7yzke.mp3 - [What Should I Focus On Right Now? Pregame for Fatherhood Before Baby Arrives](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1807603921/8e3be0d67e36) (2025-10-29, 37 min): audio https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/si39ivs3g4w3feza/WDAY_Full8shb7.mp3 - [How Mentorship & Community Make You A Better Dad](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1807603921/aa3c82d7c871) (2025-10-08, 32 min): audio https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/n395vw2c68brtrkj/MT_Audioaprbf.mp3 - [Finding Your Rhythm as a New Dad](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1807603921/d1d0553dac03) (2025-09-16, 47 min): audio https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/53qixgzpibbnugnq/Ryan_George_Full94pzu.mp3 - [Coffee, Chaos & Kids: Stay-At-Home Dad Life](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1807603921/f7aea0ba9567) (2025-09-02, 43 min): audio https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/6gri825n7361x6mx/s_103838d2c_podcast_play_107678997_https_3A_2F_2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl_cloudfront_net_2Fstaging_2F2025-8-2_2F1f6e85a8-8528-ff14-d9a1-423649c30e32.mp3 - [Showing Up Present: Sobriety & New Dad Life with Corey Davis](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1807603921/c8dd88a22ccd) (2025-08-19, 43 min): audio https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/swn2duimjrlhcq19/s_103838d2c_podcast_play_107049223_https_3A_2F_2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl_cloudfront_net_2Fstaging_2F2025-7-19_2F0f30344d-68b1-2070-2f76-8e2e6f3223b5.mp3 - [Deadlifts to Diapers: Your Dad Fitness Plan](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1807603921/f2c025f5f8af) (2025-08-05, 38 min): audio https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/oxvmj7wfjwpjner9/s_103838d2c_podcast_play_106450360_https_3A_2F_2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl_cloudfront_net_2Fstaging_2F2025-7-5_2F40561ffe-5ebf-4d23-8a4d-09a1b5848e64.mp3 - [How To Be A Husband, A Dad, and A Dude](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1807603921/f4ed836b136e) (2025-07-22, 45 min): audio https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/4akjne8dvubwvgqy/s_103838d2c_podcast_play_105835246_https_3A_2F_2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl_cloudfront_net_2Fstaging_2F2025-6-22_2F53f85e52-1bab-230b-104c-69b2c8ee928f.mp3 - [Diaper, Delays & TSA: Travel Tips for Dads](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1807603921/8fe290d0175c) (2025-07-08, 31 min): audio https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/zb3l4yy8hvqulff0/s_103838d2c_podcast_play_105151257_https_3A_2F_2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl_cloudfront_net_2Fstaging_2F2025-6-7_2F22ce7c5e-81d5-db0d-c37e-de3b9cdb4b81.mp3 - [What Moms Actually Need From Dads](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1807603921/57f3140413ef) (2025-06-20, 51 min): audio https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/lxuqsfgu058x5s0g/s_103838d2c_podcast_play_104404846_https_3A_2F_2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl_cloudfront_net_2Fstaging_2F2025-5-20_2F3f2b4cca-6fe6-5ace-3df6-465c146407cb.mp3 - [So...What Does A Doula Do?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1807603921/32fdb0eaddf4) (2025-05-02, 31 min): audio https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/r7jhgbr1x8ljejlf/s_103838d2c_podcast_play_102082067_https_3A_2F_2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl_cloudfront_net_2Fstaging_2F2025-4-2_2F399469335-44100-2-48ae35f59eb21_hsfjtv.mp3 - [Turning Dudes Into Dads: Welcome to Dudela](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1807603921/45690d413f4f) (2025-04-11, 16 min): audio https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/m1vtbf7galwmdluy/s_103838d2c_podcast_play_101075772_https_3A_2F_2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl_cloudfront_net_2Fstaging_2F2025-3-9_2F398123737-44100-2-72bef574886e8_38b2jq.mp3 Shows are listed from Apple Podcasts' charts and directory, and Podcast Index where it is used. 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