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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Apr 10, 2026 • 1h 1min
The Power of Being a Good Man Not a Nice Guy featuring Kelvin Davis
Kelvin Davis, fashion trailblazer, author of Be a Good Man Not a Nice Guy, and creator of Notoriously Dapper, champions body-positive style and modern masculinity. He talks about how clothing shapes confidence. He distinguishes principled, accountable men from approval-seeking nice guys. He shares candid reflections on divorce, co-parenting, and deepening relationships with his daughters.
Apr 8, 2026 • 45min
Knowing Your Non-Negotiables Before You Say "I Do" Again
Joe Bailey, experienced speaker who shares candid testimony about faith, marriage, and fatherhood. He discusses reconciling faith with an unwanted divorce and lessons learned from his own painful separation. He warns about moving too fast after divorce and stresses putting kids first until a covenant is formed. Practical, raw Q&A with hard, loving counsel for men navigating relationships and blended-family tensions.
Apr 6, 2026 • 55min
Winning the Week Without the Hustle Culture featuring Demir Bentley
Demir Bentley, former Wall Street analyst turned productivity coach and author of Winning the Week, built a weekly planning system after a health-driven career pivot. He explains calendar interrogation, Friday planning to reclaim your weekend, prioritizing with tough trade-offs, sharing mental load with your partner, and the idea of being the family’s Keeper of Vibes to shape home energy.
22 snips
Apr 3, 2026 • 1h 34min
Your Kids Aren't Trying to Give You a Hard Time (They're Having a Hard Time) featuring Jon Fogel
Jon Fogel, pastor, father of four, and PhD candidate in developmental psychology, shares brain-based parenting strategies. He recounts chaotic birth stories and explains why punishment shuts down learning. Hear why modeling matters more than lecturing, how rupture and repair strengthen bonds, and playful emotional-regulation games to prevent tantrums.
6 snips
Apr 1, 2026 • 17min
The Real Reason Most Men Feel Behind & Start Drifting & What to Do About It Starting Today
A call to stop drifting and pick a daily direction that actually moves your life forward. Short, tactical ideas on building weekly rhythms and clear priorities. Why being around committed men accelerates growth. Announcements about in-person resets, a purpose-themed month, and a quiet leader recognized for showing up consistently.
10 snips
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.
8 snips
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?.
16 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.
