The Dad Edge Podcast
Larry Hagner
The Dad Edge Podcast is a movement. It is a strong community of Fathers who all share a set of values.
Larry Hagner, founder of The Dad Edge, breaks down common challenges of fatherhood, making them easy to understand and overcome. Tackling the world of Fatherhood can be a daunting task when we try to do it alone.
The mission of The Dad Edge Podcast is to help you become the best, strongest, and happiest version of yourself so that you can help guide your kids to the best version of themselves. Simple as that.
Everything you need and all of our resources can be found at thedadedge.com/podcast
Larry Hagner, founder of The Dad Edge, breaks down common challenges of fatherhood, making them easy to understand and overcome. Tackling the world of Fatherhood can be a daunting task when we try to do it alone.
The mission of The Dad Edge Podcast is to help you become the best, strongest, and happiest version of yourself so that you can help guide your kids to the best version of themselves. Simple as that.
Everything you need and all of our resources can be found at thedadedge.com/podcast
Episodes
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Mar 30, 2026 • 51min
The Alarms Holding Men Back From Their Greatest Life featuring Matthew McConaughey
Matthew McConaughey, Oscar-winning actor and bestselling author of Greenlights, reflects on fatherhood, legacy, and living with conviction. He shares his dad’s three rules and the moment he chose film over law. Conversations cover bringing family on set, saying no with love, and the idea that most people limit themselves too early.
Mar 27, 2026 • 52min
Why the Best Dad Moments Are Never the Ones You Planned featuring Joe Gatto
Joe Gatto, comedian, Impractical Jokers founder and children’s author, shares candid stories from his Staten Island childhood and the impact of losing his dad young. He talks about recreating spontaneous family moments, how humor helps and hinders marriage, the origins of Impractical Jokers, and the heart behind his kids’ book Where Is Barry?.
6 snips
Mar 25, 2026 • 39min
Guiding Your Kids Toward Faith Without Forcing It
Live Q&A tackles guiding older kids toward faith through modeling, honest conversations, and shared family rituals. A personal story about attending a son’s church sparks a shift toward humble, joint Bible study. They also dig into avoiding marital complacency after wins, addressing PTSD-like fears, and practical communication tips for clarity instead of blame.
11 snips
Mar 23, 2026 • 56min
From The Dirt to The Dad & the Story of Forgiveness and Finding Freedom featuring Nikki Sixx
Nikki Sixx, rock musician, bestselling author, and photographer, reflects on growing up without a father and the long road to sobriety. He talks about therapy’s turning points, learning to forgive, building a safe home for his kids, and why he simplified life in nature. He also warns about fentanyl dangers for teens and shares how creativity and routine rebuilt his life.
9 snips
Mar 20, 2026 • 1h
Marriage Under Pressure & Weathering Life's Hardest Storms featuring Greg Olsen
Greg Olsen, former NFL tight end and youth-sports advocate, shares life shaped by a coach dad and a decorated football career. He talks parenting philosophies like ‘Zamboni’ vs real-world resilience. He recounts the shock of TJ’s congenital heart condition and how he and Cara stayed aligned through surgeries, juggling family, career, and helplessness with deliberate teamwork.
10 snips
Mar 18, 2026 • 51min
The Hard Journey Back from the Edge of Divorce featuring Tara & Tim Katzman
Tara Katzman, a homeschooling mother of four who nearly left her marriage. Tim Katzman, a pool business owner who shifted from workaholic to family-first. They recount hitting a breaking point, a screaming fight that forced accountability, Tim setting hard boundaries with work, and the small rituals and conversations that rebuilt safety and reconnection in their relationship.
14 snips
Mar 16, 2026 • 55min
Finding God, Grit, and Purpose in the Desert featuring Terrence Ogden
Terrence Ogden, founder of Official Project Grit and former addict turned endurance rucker, shares his story of redemption and extreme challenges. He discusses the Immortal 32 Ruck, organizing long-distance rucks, and his solo 1,046-mile self-supported crossing of Texas. The conversation covers grit, faith, mentorship, and the power of brotherhood in transforming lives.
8 snips
Mar 13, 2026 • 36min
How Young Men Can Shape Their Life & Future Starting Now featuring Dan Cocran
Dan Cocran, a young men’s coach who founded Forging Your Future, helps men roughly 18–35 build career, health, and community skills. The conversation covers why ages 18–30 are overlooked. They explore mentorship, social isolation, practical life skills like presentation and fitness, and the summit’s goal of creating measurable life changes.
26 snips
Mar 11, 2026 • 27min
The Conflict Cycle That Keeps Married Couples Stuck & Unhappy
A dad describes getting stuck in the same reactive arguments and they explore why both partners can feel overwhelmed at once. They use a 100-pound rucksack analogy to show hidden burdens and suggest a step-by-step script to interrupt conflict cycles. The conversation covers creating psychological safety in talks, inspecting what you carry, and building a daily journaling habit to boost self-awareness.
Mar 9, 2026 • 1h 21min
The One Rule Every Dad Needs (Be Where You Are While You're There) featuring Jon Bernthal
Jon Bernthal, actor known for The Punisher and Ford v Ferrari, shares how his upbringing shaped him as a father. He talks about balancing a demanding career with family. He explains his rule: prioritize sacred family time and fully engage when present. He also discusses owning mistakes, modeling responsibility, and redefining strength through integrity.
