Dad Pod - A Dad Guild Podcast

Parenting is a challenge and most of us are learning as we go. Dad Guild is here to help us find our way on this journey. Our mission is to support and empower anyone who identifies as a father by offering opportunities for connection, education, and community engagement. Everyone’s parenting needs are unique. We know we don’t have all the answers, but we believe in the power of community. We invite you to join us as we share our stories and learn from one another. This is Dad Pod.

Teaching Consent [Episode 19] 12/16/2025

Teaching Consent [Episode 19] Dan speaks with preschool teachers Eden Hubert and Beck Morrow about consent and bodily autonomy. Their conversation includes the importance of teaching consent, strategies for introducing consent to toddlers and preschoolers, and how this work dismantles systems of harm and oppression in our society. Eden Hubert (she/her) and Beck Morrow (they/them) are preschool teachers at The Schoolhouse Learning Center in South Burlington, VT. /episode/index/show/75e17482-c653-415e-90f4-fdcf4231192c/id/39431350

What Does Dad Guild Mean to You? [Episode 18] 11/18/2025

What Does Dad Guild Mean to You? [Episode 18] In this episode, members of the Dad Guild community respond to the question: “What does Dad Guild mean to you?” Dan Castrigano collected these testimonials between October 26th and November 18th, 2025. Recordings were made at a UVM women’s hockey game, at Guild Hall during Fam Jams, at the Burlington fire station, and in many other places. Note that there is some occasional background noise throughout the episode. Thank you to the 39 people who contributed to this episode. We appreciate you! Enjoy! List of Contributors and Timestamps: Matt Cropp (1:48) Dave Greiner (2:23) Sarah Caliendo (2:59) Keegan Albaugh (3:39) Sky Sandoval (4:41) Matt Kobzik (5:18) Thomas Carlson (5:50) Anthony Liberatore (6:31) Nola Parker (7:07) Dan Castrigano (7:33) Marlon Fisher (8:14) Patrick Lucey (8:56) Nick Dika (9:37) Emily Eley (10:13) Alex Melville (10:50) Dave Steinmetz (11:37) Michael Marzullo (12:04) Alex Baron (12:47) Tim Sharek (13:16) Jon Chadurjian (13:59) Luke Purvis (15:07) Brian Hines (15:41) Corey Woloschin (16:13) Kevin Lumpkin (16:45) Karl Larson (17:28) Stefan Didrichsen (18:12) Chris Wells (19:01) Alex Venet (19:41) Chris Broughton (20:06) Ian Treu (21:21) Megan Butterfield (23:10) Ben Glassman (23:34) Hollis Easter (24:02) Nicholas Kramer (24:25) Wayne Billado (25:05) Andrew Martinez (25:44) Luis Rosario (26:23) Dan Batten (26:55) Scott Staniewicz (27:36) /episode/index/show/75e17482-c653-415e-90f4-fdcf4231192c/id/39080405

Gordon's a New Dad! [Episode 17] 10/12/2025

Gordon's a New Dad! [Episode 17] Dan connects with Gordon Dragoon, a new father to an eight-week-old son. Gordon shares his experience over the past eight weeks, including figuring out a name, navigating the birth experience, managing night shift responsibilities, finding day care, and returning to work. Gordon also shares his advice for new Dads: "Do not—at least for the first few months—do not look at the Internet too much...comparison is the thief of joy." Welcome to fatherhood, Gordon! /episode/index/show/75e17482-c653-415e-90f4-fdcf4231192c/id/38554300

We've All Got Big Feelings! [Episode 16] 09/14/2025

We've All Got Big Feelings! [Episode 16] Patrick talks about big feelings with educator and author Alex Shevrin Venet. Alex is an expert on emotional dysregulation, a state of imbalance in one's emotions. Patrick and Alex chat about hyperarousal vs. hypoarousal, the "window of tolerance," patterns of dysregulation, and how to "lend your calmness" to an elevated situation. As Patrick mentions in the episode: "Dysregulation is information, and I'm a detective. It's a mystery case to be solved." Biography for Alex Shevrin Venet Alex Shevrin Venet is an educator, author, and professional development facilitator based in Vermont. She teaches graduate teacher education at Vermont State University. Previously, she was a teacher and leader at an alternative therapeutic school, community college instructor, and after school teacher in the upper elementary grades. Alex works with educators around the country to strengthen their trauma-informed education practices, with a focus on empowering teachers to create systemic change. She is the author of the bestselling book Equity-Centered Trauma-Informed Education, which has been integrated into teacher education programs in several states and has been cited in education research more than 250 times. Her follow-up book, Becoming an Everyday Changemaker: Justice and Healing at School, provides teachers the tools to implement trauma-informed practices starting where they are. /episode/index/show/75e17482-c653-415e-90f4-fdcf4231192c/id/38213525

Let's Talk About Sex (Part 2) [Episode 15] 08/24/2025

Let's Talk About Sex (Part 2) [Episode 15] Keegan discusses sex, relationships, and parenting with Olivia Sanders, licensed counselor and sex therapist. Keegan and Olivia continue their discussion, covering topics such as patriarchy, erections, sex initiation, and sexual trauma. Then Olivia answers questions from members of the community, including topics related to body image, pleasure, and rejection. This is part two of a two-part series. If you'd like to get in touch with Olivia, you can find her at . /episode/index/show/75e17482-c653-415e-90f4-fdcf4231192c/id/37937980

Let's Talk About Sex (Part 1) [Episode 14] 08/17/2025

Let's Talk About Sex (Part 1) [Episode 14] Keegan discusses sex, relationships, and parenting with Olivia Sanders, licensed counselor and sex therapist. Topics covered include desire discrepancy, responsive vs. spontaneous desire, sexual expectations, and emotional intimacy. This is part one of a two-part series. If you'd like to get in touch with Olivia, you can find her at . /episode/index/show/75e17482-c653-415e-90f4-fdcf4231192c/id/37853170

Navigating Screen Time [Episode 13] 08/15/2025

Navigating Screen Time [Episode 13] Patrick Lucey discusses screen time with Sarah Domoff, assistant professor of psychology and licensed psychologist at University at Albany, SUNY who researches media use in childhood. They discuss how context and content of screen time are what caregivers need to keep in mind, less a set daily time limit. Sarah also explains the benefits of parents watching programming together with their children. Resources mentioned in the episode include: - an independent source for media recommendations and advice for families - a national clearinghouse that provides context and expert advice for parents around youth media use /episode/index/show/75e17482-c653-415e-90f4-fdcf4231192c/id/37837170

Kids and Biking [Episode 12] 07/20/2025

Kids and Biking [Episode 12] Dan Castrigano chats with bike enthusiast and father Evan Gould. Dan and Evan discuss biking with their small children, bike safety, and their fears and excitement as their kids learn to ride bikes in their neighborhood. /episode/index/show/75e17482-c653-415e-90f4-fdcf4231192c/id/37471615

Keegan Chats With His Daughters [Episode 11] 07/01/2025

Keegan Chats With His Daughters [Episode 11] Dad Guild's Executive Director and Founder Keegan Albaugh chats with his daughters Coraline (age 9) and Penny (age 6) about Dad Guild. Coraline and Penny have been around since the beginning of Dad Guild in 2019. They share insights about their own experience as kids in Dad Guild. The trio cover the impact of Dad Guild, making friends within Dad Guild, and their hopes and dreams for the future of Dad Guild. /episode/index/show/75e17482-c653-415e-90f4-fdcf4231192c/id/37239665

Navigating Relational Conflict [Episode 10] 06/08/2025

Navigating Relational Conflict [Episode 10] Marlon Fisher chats about relational conflict with Traci Cherrier, a professional mediator based in Middlebury, Vermont. Traci outlines specific strategies to move through conflict. These strategies include how to choose the best time to address conflict, the power of "I statements," the importance of listening to understand instead of listening to respond, and the difference between intentions and perceptions. /episode/index/show/75e17482-c653-415e-90f4-fdcf4231192c/id/36876475

Anticipating Fatherhood [Episode 9] 05/18/2025

Anticipating Fatherhood [Episode 9] Dan Castrigano is joined by soon-to-be father Seth Olson. Seth and his partner Katie are expecting their daughter in September 2025. Conversation topics include naming the baby, navigating paternity leave at work, and finding the best off-road stroller for disc golf. /episode/index/show/75e17482-c653-415e-90f4-fdcf4231192c/id/36614220

Managing Anger [Episode 8] 04/13/2025

Managing Anger [Episode 8] Patrick Lucey discusses anger with Hollis Easter, a psychotherapist, father, and one of the original participants in Dad Guild. Patrick and Hollis explore different manifestations of anger, strategies to cool down when we feel angry, and what it means to do the repair work if harm has been caused. /episode/index/show/75e17482-c653-415e-90f4-fdcf4231192c/id/36116690

Racial Learning [Episode 7] 03/24/2025

Racial Learning [Episode 7] Patrick Lucey discusses racial learning with Jonathan Ahl, Education Programs Manager at Rokeby Museum. Patrick and Jonathan explore research related to racism and children, discuss what it's like talking about race with young children, and urge fathers and masculine-identifying caregivers to talk about race. /episode/index/show/75e17482-c653-415e-90f4-fdcf4231192c/id/35846030

Climate Change and Being a Dad [Episode 6] 02/23/2025

Climate Change and Being a Dad [Episode 6] Dan Castrigano sits down with Dan Batten and Dan Brett—yes, three Dads named Dan—to discuss climate change and how that impacts how they raise their kids. Each Dan has one child, whose ages are currently 3, 12, and 18. The trio discusses their decisions to become fathers, how they navigate climate emotions, and what it means to be a good role model. /episode/index/show/75e17482-c653-415e-90f4-fdcf4231192c/id/35396750

Kids and Biting [Episode 5] 01/19/2025

Kids and Biting [Episode 5] Dan Castrigano discusses biting with two incredible early childhood educators, Liz Casey and Sarah Cardarelli. /episode/index/show/75e17482-c653-415e-90f4-fdcf4231192c/id/34913060

What Is Dad Guild? [Episode 4] 12/15/2024

What Is Dad Guild? [Episode 4] Dan, Keegan, Marlon, and Patrick discuss Dad Guild, its history, and how you can join this amazing community of fathers and masculine-identifying caregivers. /episode/index/show/75e17482-c653-415e-90f4-fdcf4231192c/id/34458765

Parenting Issues [Episode 3] 08/19/2022

Parenting Issues [Episode 3] In this episode we talk about some common themes for parents: sleep issues, juggling "all the things," and relationship with our partners, as well as self-care and quite a bit about...poop. /episode/index/show/75e17482-c653-415e-90f4-fdcf4231192c/id/24078447

Becoming a Dad (Part 2) [Episode 2] 06/23/2022

Becoming a Dad (Part 2) [Episode 2] In this episode, we talk about competiveness in parenting, finding connection with our kids, and equity in parental leave. We also In hear from another local dad about his story of becoming a father. /episode/index/show/75e17482-c653-415e-90f4-fdcf4231192c/id/23514113

Becoming a Dad (Part 1) [Episode 1] 05/04/2022

Becoming a Dad (Part 1) [Episode 1] In this first episode, we talk about the transition into fatherhood, and the joys, stresses, and all the other feels that come along with it. We also hear from a local dad about his personal journey. If you’re a fan of men being vulnerable and having real conversations about fatherhood, then this podcast is for you. Huge thank you to the Vermont Community Foundation for the support in making this happen. More episodes coming soon! /episode/index/show/75e17482-c653-415e-90f4-fdcf4231192c/id/23007806

Dad Pod - A Dad Guild Podcast

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