Girl Dad Nation

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Welcome to Girl Dad Nation. I'm Matthew Krekeler, proud father of three amazing young girls, and I started this podcast to learn from other dads with daughters and hopefully share some helpful tips that I have learned as well. I'll be interviewing awesome dads from a variety of backgrounds and for quick tips on specific topics, check out the pods labeled "DAD HACKS." If you have a question, comment, or dad hack of your own, send me an email at: [email protected] And if you like this podcast, please leave a 5-Star review and share it with a friend. Thank you for being on this amazing journey with me. There is no greater joy than being a dad!

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Behind the Gold: Raising an Olympian and Beyond (ft. Richard Franklin)

Jun 15 2024 46 mins  
Welcome to Girl Dad Nation! In this episode, I sit down with Richard Franklin, the proud father of five-time Olympic gold medalist Missy Franklin. As a fellow girl dad, I'm excited to delve into Richard's experiences raising Missy and navigating the waters of fatherhood.Join us as Richard opens up about becoming a dad at 50 and the unexpected joys and challenges that came with it.

Wisdom from a Girl Dad Veteran (ft. Nathaniel Noble Jr)

May 05 2024 46 mins  
In this episode I welcome Nathaniel Noble Jr who is a girl dad of two biological daughters, 3 stepdaughters, a goddaughter, granddaughters, and great-granddaughters. Air Force Veteran and patriot artist Nathaniel Noble Jr (Nate Smoove) is a fabulously talented and creative song writer and producer who brings his political and spiritual views to life with his poetry set to some seri

BONUS: The Family Band (ft. Shawn Nelson, Lovesac)

Apr 28 2024 8 mins  
In this bonus episode I welcome back Shawn Nelson of Lovesac to share an awesome story about when his kids opened for the I Love the 90s Tour! LINKSAbout Shawn NelsonLet Me Save You 25 Years - BookLovesac - Modern Furniture@shawnoflovesacThank you to Shawn for sharing and being part of Girl Dad Nation.I encourage you to make the most out of each opportunity. Inspire your kids to be

Everything Else is Dust (ft. Shawn Nelson, Lovesac)

Mar 11 2024 47 mins  
In this episode I welcome Shawn Nelson, the Founder and CEO of Lovesac, to delve into the entrepreneurial journey he's embarked on and how it intertwines with his role as a dedicated father. Inspired by his recent book, Let Me Save You 25 Years, we explore the invaluable lessons Shawn has learned along the way, fondly termed 'Shawnisms', and their relevance to his experiences in bo

Daddying Film Festival and Forum 2024 (ft. Allan Shedlin, Festival Director)

Mar 02 2024 27 mins  
I am joined once again by Allan Shedlin, creator of the Daddying Film Festival & Forum (D3F) to talk about the 2024 festival! My short film 'Love Grows Here' was selected for the 2023 festival and I encourage everyone to submit a film! DADDYING FILM FESTIVAL & FORUM (D3F) Virtual Festival - May 2-9, 2024Live Forum in Philadelphia, PA - May 17, 2024Call for Entries via FilmF

Finding Your Next Gear (ft. Bryce Kenny, Monster Jam Driver)

Dec 14 2023 52 mins  
In this episode I welcome Bryce Kenny. Bryce is a father of 3, and a professional Monster Jam driver as the Great Clips Mohawk Warrior. He shares his experience raising kids, what he’s learned from raising daughters, and advice from his new book Geared for Life: Making the Shift Into Your Full Potential.LINKSWebsite: https://brycekenny.com/Instagram: @warriorbryceTikTok: @warrior

You're Not a Perfect Father. That's Good News. (ft. J Hall, Writer)

Nov 14 2023 44 mins  
In this episode I welcome J Hall. J is a father of four (2 daughters, 2 sons), a podcaster, and an author. He recently released a book titled “God Help Me! I'm a Young Dad: 10 Essentials for Becoming the Dad Your Kids Need.” We dive into the inspiration for his book and what he’s learned from raising girls.LINKSBook, Podcast, and more about Jhttps://www.jhallwriter.com/Thank

BONUS: Spooky Family Fun (ft. Kevin McCarty, The McCartys YouTube)

Oct 27 2023 12 mins  
In this bonus episode I welcome back Kevin McCarty of The McCarty Family to talk about enjoying spooky family fun!LINKSwww.TheMcCartys.tvhttps://www.youtube.com/@TheMcCartyfamThank you to Kevin for sharing and being part of Girl Dad Nation.I encourage you to make the most out of each season. And if you have a fun family tradition to share, please leave a comment on social media or

Creativity and Prioritizing What Matters (ft. Kevin McCarty, The McCartys YouTube)

Oct 25 2023 43 mins  
In this episode I welcome Kevin McCarty of The McCarty Family. You may have seen them on YouTube or social media with their comedy videos starring the whole family. It was a great conversation about inspiring creativity and prioritizing what matters.Let’s get to it!LINKSwww.TheMcCartys.tvhttps://www.youtube.com/@TheMcCartyfamIG: @‌girldadnationTwitter: @‌girldadnationGirlDadN

Thriving Girl Dad (ft. Brian Young, Author of 'Thriving Girl Dad')

Sep 27 2023 59 mins  
In this episode I welcome Brian Young. Brian has 4 daughters and he’s the author of the book “Thriving Girl Dad: A Dude’s Guide to Raising Daughters.” A major theme of his is not just to survive, but how we can thrive as men, husbands, and fathers. It was a great conversation. Stick around after the interview for my takeaways.LINKSThriving Girl Dad BookThank you to Brian fo