Life in the Dad Lane

Life in the Dad Lane is a candid and heartfelt check-in between host Ed Placencia and first-time dad Lane Compton. Each episode follows Lane’s journey into fatherhood—celebrating the wins, laughing through the chaos, and uncovering the unexpected Diaper Diaries that come with life as a new parent.

Episode 29: 1 Year 08/05/2026

Episode 29: 1 Year It's 1 year of being a new dad and this week Lane talks with Ed about the first the first birthday party, the 1-year check-up, tackling stairs, words and comprehension, re-directing negative energy, and a special True/False game on the myths of fevers to replace the Diaper Diaries. *** Jamberry by Bruce Degen /episode/index/show/77424f42-e7f5-4e42-92de-336bc9712fd4/id/42321205

Episode 28: 11 Months 07/15/2026

Episode 28: 11 Months It's month 11 of being a new dad and this week Lane talks with Ed about the first sickness, putting down the bottle, the first dentist appointment, an out-of-nowhere “Nell” reference, his first Father’s Day as a father, and of course, another entry in the Diaper Diaries. /episode/index/show/77424f42-e7f5-4e42-92de-336bc9712fd4/id/42095975

Episode 27: 11 Months 07/08/2026

Episode 27: 11 Months It's month 11 of being a new dad and this week Lane talks with Ed about the trip to Italy, more of the babysitter search, suffering through jet lag, getting closer to first steps, the progression of communication, and of course, another entry in the Diaper Diaries. /episode/index/show/77424f42-e7f5-4e42-92de-336bc9712fd4/id/42001255

Episode 26: 9 Months 07/01/2026

Episode 26: 9 Months It's month 9 of being a new dad and this week Lane talks with Ed about the fussy phase, veering into naughtiness, planning for a trip abroad, and a slight detour from the Diaper Diaries. *** The Wonder Weeks app Precious Little Sleep: The Complete Baby Sleep Guide for Modern Parents by Alexis Dubief /episode/index/show/77424f42-e7f5-4e42-92de-336bc9712fd4/id/41904840

Episode 25: 9 Months 06/24/2026

Episode 25: 9 Months It's month 9 of being a new dad and it’s been a tough week. Lane talks with Ed about the wonder of hand-waving, things that are scary, a babysitter update, Mother’s Day gift options, nicknames, playing music, and of course, another entry in the Diaper Diaries. *** Let's Dance, Little Pookie by Sandra Boynton /episode/index/show/77424f42-e7f5-4e42-92de-336bc9712fd4/id/41783010

Episode 24: 9 Months 06/17/2026

Episode 24: 9 Months It's month 9 of being a new dad and we’ve got a special guest with us! In this episode, Lane talks with Ed about bottle feeding and milk re-heating, the 9-month checkup, and the inability to finish a podcast with a squirmy 9-month-old as a guest. *** Cribsheet: A Data-Driven Guide to Better, More Relaxed Parenting, from Birth to Preschool by Emily Oster Precious Little Sleep: The Complete Baby Sleep Guide for Modern Parents by Alexis Dubief /episode/index/show/77424f42-e7f5-4e42-92de-336bc9712fd4/id/41671770

Episode 23: 9 Months 06/10/2026

Episode 23: 9 Months It's month 9 of being a new dad and it’s been a few weeks since we’ve checked in! In this episode, Lane talks with Ed about the previous 9 months, first steps, the week of foods, performing on stage with your baby, meeting people - and animals - in the neighborhood, juggling work and parenting, what you look for in a babysitter, and of course, another entry in the Diaper Diaries. /episode/index/show/77424f42-e7f5-4e42-92de-336bc9712fd4/id/41591710

Episode 22: 8 Months 06/03/2026

Episode 22: 8 Months It's month 8 of being a new dad and it’s been a few weeks since we’ve checked in! In this episode, Lane talks with Ed about which 9 months have gone faster, a fall scare, baby’s first word, having his son there during an emotional play rehearsal, a hiccup in the sleep schedule, and of course, another entry in the Diaper Diaries. *** Little Blue Truck by Alice Schertle Cribsheet: A Data-Driven Guide to Better, More Relaxed Parenting, from Birth to Preschool by Emily Oster /episode/index/show/77424f42-e7f5-4e42-92de-336bc9712fd4/id/41517775

Episode 21: 7 Months 05/27/2026

Episode 21: 7 Months It's month 7 of being a new dad and it’s been a few weeks since we’ve checked in! In this episode, Lane talks with Ed about new developments in crawling, standing, and sleeping, what’s been on the menu, and of course, another entry in the Diaper Diaries. *** Little Blue Truck by Alice Schertle /episode/index/show/77424f42-e7f5-4e42-92de-336bc9712fd4/id/41432785

Episode 20: 7 Months 05/20/2026

Episode 20: 7 Months It's month 7 of being a new dad! In this episode, Lane talks with Ed about traveling to San Diego, food updates, baby’s demeanor, a sleep update, considering a babysitter, latest milestones hit, and of course, another entry in the Diaper Diaries. *** Little Blue Truck by Alice Schertle /episode/index/show/77424f42-e7f5-4e42-92de-336bc9712fd4/id/41355800

Episode 19: 6 Months 05/13/2026

Episode 19: 6 Months It's month 6 of being a new dad! In this episode, Lane (and his son!) talks with Ed about adjusting to mom going back to work, baby’s favorite books, sleep pressure, and of course, another entry in the Diaper Diaries. *** Cribsheet: A Data-Driven Guide to Better, More Relaxed Parenting, from Birth to Preschool by Emily Oster Little Blue Truck by Alice Schertle You Are New by Lucy Knisley Llama Llama Red Pajama by Anna Dewdney Giraffes Can't Dance by Giles Andreae and Guy Parker-Rees The Happy Song by Imogen Heap Nara Baby app The Wonder Weeks app /episode/index/show/77424f42-e7f5-4e42-92de-336bc9712fd4/id/41270585

Episode 18: 6 Months 05/06/2026

Episode 18: 6 Months It's month 6 of being a new dad! In this episode, Lane talks with Ed about the walking/crawling prediction, travel updates, favorite toys, preparing for mom to go back to work, and of course, another entry in the Diaper Diaries. *** Precious Little Sleep: The Complete Baby Sleep Guide for Modern Parents by Alexis Dubief /episode/index/show/77424f42-e7f5-4e42-92de-336bc9712fd4/id/41135920

Episode 17: 5 Months 04/29/2026

Episode 17: 5 Months It's month 5 of being a new dad! In this episode, Lane talks with Ed about holiday preparations, sleep training updates, reflecting back on the year, looking to the new one, and of course, another entry in the Diaper Diaries. *** Precious Little Sleep: The Complete Baby Sleep Guide for Modern Parents by Alexis Dubief /episode/index/show/77424f42-e7f5-4e42-92de-336bc9712fd4/id/41045350

Episode 16: 5 Months 04/22/2026

Episode 16: 5 Months It's month 5 of being a new dad! In this episode, Lane talks with Ed about the importance of being a podcast that doesn’t have all the answers, setting the tone for the holidays, tracking events, children’s clothing labels, sleep training updates, his wife’s continuing recovery journey, and of course, another entry in the Diaper Diaries. *** Precious Little Sleep: The Complete Baby Sleep Guide for Modern Parents by Alexis Dubief /episode/index/show/77424f42-e7f5-4e42-92de-336bc9712fd4/id/40925905

Episode 15: 5 Months 04/15/2026

Episode 15: 5 Months It's month 5 of being a new dad! In this episode, Lane talks with Ed about their trip to Florida, crawling predictions, changing in sleeping habits, milestones in rolling over, decibel levels, preparing for the holidays, and of course, another entry in the Diaper Diaries. /episode/index/show/77424f42-e7f5-4e42-92de-336bc9712fd4/id/40879645

Episode 14: 4 Months 04/08/2026

Episode 14: 4 Months It's month 4 of being a new dad! In this episode, Lane talks with Ed about introducing solid foods, further sleep training, the importance of bibs, and of course, another entry in the Diaper Diaries. Precious Little Sleep: The Complete Baby Sleep Guide for Modern Parents by Alexis Dubief /episode/index/show/77424f42-e7f5-4e42-92de-336bc9712fd4/id/40732080

Episode 13: 18 Weeks 04/01/2026

Episode 13: 18 Weeks It's week 18 of being a new dad! In this episode, Lane talks with Ed about further developmental changes, exposing Baby Compton to technology, sleep training, and to make up for last week, a double dose of Diaper Diaries! Precious Little Sleep: The Complete Baby Sleep Guide for Modern Parents by Alexis Dubief The Happy Song by Imogen Heap https://open.spotify.com/track/6snoOAATGyud5oaIT9gwws?si=9c0a414c0e9c42d4 /episode/index/show/77424f42-e7f5-4e42-92de-336bc9712fd4/id/40651155

Episode 12: 17 Weeks 03/25/2026

Episode 12: 17 Weeks It's week 17 of being a new dad! In this episode, Lane is really going through it, and talks with Ed about yearning to connect with his son and sleep training. There’s no new installment of the Diaper Diaries this week, but we think you’ll understand. /episode/index/show/77424f42-e7f5-4e42-92de-336bc9712fd4/id/40488915

Episode 11: 16 Weeks 03/18/2026

Episode 11: 16 Weeks It's week 16 of being a new dad! In this episode, Lane talks with Ed about Baby’s first road trip, the sleep sack vs. the swaddle, pressure sleep and sleep schedules, and, of course, a new installment of the Diaper Diaries. Precious Little Sleep: The Complete Baby Sleep Guide for Modern Parents by Alexis Dubief /episode/index/show/77424f42-e7f5-4e42-92de-336bc9712fd4/id/40467855

Episode 10: 14 Weeks 03/11/2026

Episode 10: 14 Weeks It's week 14 of being a new dad! In this episode, Lane talks with Ed about Baby’s first cross’country plane trip, the struggles of parenthood, and, of course, a new installment of the Diaper Diaries. Precious Little Sleep: The Complete Baby Sleep Guide for Modern Parents Paperback by Alexis Dubief /episode/index/show/77424f42-e7f5-4e42-92de-336bc9712fd4/id/40267520

Episode 9: 13 Weeks 03/04/2026

Episode 9: 13 Weeks It's week 13 of being a new dad! In this episode, Lane talks with Ed about the wonder of mirrors, music to rave and sleep to, words of wisdom from Bob Odenkirk, The Wonder Weeks app, and, of course, a new installment of the Diaper Diaries. Music For Babies to Rave and Sleep To by Graham Smyth https://open.spotify.com/album/12uNls1rk0iXTJEznKIPj3?si=H1IQ0w6cTJu4WOubvSxyUg /episode/index/show/77424f42-e7f5-4e42-92de-336bc9712fd4/id/40251615

Episode 8: 12 Weeks 02/25/2026

Episode 8: 12 Weeks It's week 12 of being a new dad! In this episode, Lane talks with Ed about Counting by months instead of weeks, the discovery of hands, having visitors, outside noises, and, of course, a new installment of the Diaper Diaries. /episode/index/show/77424f42-e7f5-4e42-92de-336bc9712fd4/id/40185485

Episode 7: 10 Weeks 02/18/2026

Episode 7: 10 Weeks It's week 10 of being a new dad! In this episode, Lane talks with Ed about The Purple Phase, the miracle of feeding, baby products, and, of course, a new installment of the Diaper Diaries. /episode/index/show/77424f42-e7f5-4e42-92de-336bc9712fd4/id/40115465

Episode 6: 9 Weeks 02/11/2026

Episode 6: 9 Weeks It's week 9 of being a new dad! In this episode, Lane talks with Ed about making real connections with the new baby, dealing with the new stress of parenthood, wrestling with balancing worklife and parenthood and, of course, a new installment of the Diaper Diaries. /episode/index/show/77424f42-e7f5-4e42-92de-336bc9712fd4/id/39972365

Episode 5: 8 Weeks 02/04/2026

Episode 5: 8 Weeks In this episode, Ed Placencia and Lane Compton talk about mushy dad brain, following a lactation consultant, music playlists, names and nicknames, advice to new parents, and, of course, a new installment of the Diaper Diaries. /episode/index/show/77424f42-e7f5-4e42-92de-336bc9712fd4/id/39775650

Episode 4: 7 Weeks 01/28/2026

Episode 4: 7 Weeks In this episode, Lane tells Ed about Making real connections with the new baby, dealing with the new stress of parenthood, wrestling with balancing worklife and parenthood and, of course, a new installment of the Diaper Diaries. /episode/index/show/77424f42-e7f5-4e42-92de-336bc9712fd4/id/39772440

Episode 3: 6 Weeks 01/21/2026

Episode 3: 6 Weeks This week Lane and Ed discuss the road to C-section recovery, initial thoughts of balancing dad/work life and of course, another entry in the Diaper Diaries. /episode/index/show/77424f42-e7f5-4e42-92de-336bc9712fd4/id/39737815

Episode 2: 5 Weeks 01/14/2026

Episode 2: 5 Weeks It's week 5 of being a new dad, and one more week insane than the last. In this episode, Lane tells Ed about the changes in his newborn son he's already seeing on a daily basis, the strategy of finding rest and, of course, a new installment of the Diaper Diaries. Nara Baby & Mom Tracker The Wonder Weeks /episode/index/show/77424f42-e7f5-4e42-92de-336bc9712fd4/id/39671380

Episode 1: 4 Weeks 01/07/2026

Episode 1: 4 Weeks It's been a month since Lane's son was born. What's happened? How did it go? Is he getting any sleep? What to Expect When You're Expecting: (Updated in 2025) - Heidi Murkoff Cribsheet - Emily Oster Nara Baby & Mom Tracker /episode/index/show/77424f42-e7f5-4e42-92de-336bc9712fd4/id/39627100

Introduction 08/10/2025

Introduction A short, introductory episode with Ed and Lane, where they discuss what's to come. Their approach, their hopes... and their ready-for-anything-ness. /episode/index/show/77424f42-e7f5-4e42-92de-336bc9712fd4/id/37748730

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