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It’s been said in jest that fatherhood is great because you can ruin someone from scratch.

From cubicle to caregivers, two Cleveland stay-at-home dads offer relatable fatherhood fodder as they embrace self-deprecating learning moments and progressive parenting. Well, we’re ready to rewrite the recipe book and serve up a new brand of progressive parenting. We are Tim and Matt, a pair of Cleveland fathers who recently transitioned from the cubicle to being full-time caregivers. As newly-m

inted stay-at-home dads, we hope to offer relatable father fodder, self-deprecating learning moments and a fresh take on topics ranging from parenting to childhood development to progressive family issues. We look forward to hosting insightful guests and providing an honest glimpse into our worlds of full-time dadlife. So follow us for more “recipes” as we make our foray into the podcast realm and finetune our dad joke repertoires.

18/01/2024

It's a seminal moment the first time your kid trash talks you with, "Can't buy a bucket!" 🎮 🏀

17/12/2023

The AIRING OF GRIEVANCES! It’s our Festivus episode and we’re sharing how our kids our grinding our gears as well as some parenting feats of strength this year. 💪🏻

Plus, one kid heads to the Emergency Room 🏥 What our trip taught us about our offspring and ourselves.

And should men be screened for postpartum depression? Find out what one new study says.

08/12/2023

The dad we all aspire to be spotted in the wild at the Cleveland Children's Museum. 🙌 We may never reach his legendary status, but we can promise a new episode next week. 🤷‍♂️

26/10/2023

Wait lists, closing centers, parents and kids struggling, child care is in crisis. We talk with Laura Johnston from Cleveland.com and the Plain Dealer about their incredible Rethinking Child Care series. The facts will scare you! The conversation will hopefully entertain you, and we’ll all get a little smarter about how to improve the state of in Ohio and nationwide.

Plus, horror movie or parenting horror story? Tim puts Matt to the test. Can you spot the difference?

And the boys have their first real on-air disagreement. It’s a real load of crap.

Follow the link in our bio to the latest episode! 🎯

19/09/2023

Poo, p*e, overpaid babies…no, not the Cleveland Browns, it’s our episode!
Plus, Matt has one starting . Is he crying? Laughing? BOTH!? Tune in.
And stories about why the playground may be unsafe for kids and the rising pediatric mental health crisis.

Hit the link in the bio to listen and subscribe!

01/09/2023

New season of Stranger Things or is there an episode of the BOD Pod being recorded tonight? Only time will tell.

26/07/2023

Attention Dads (and father figures!) your help is needed for a cool study on how infants respond to fathers' singing and speaking. Details below!

26/07/2023

New episode! 🚨🚨🚨
Link in bio blah blah blah.

☑️ Our best tips for smooth summer travel with kids.
☑️Them’s fightin’ words. We rank the worst things to say to a stay-at-home Dad.
☑️ Wildfire stinks for parents! And the paradox of sports and parenting. We tackle the headlines.

20/07/2023

New headphones for the podcast came in only one color and really nail the “Dad recliner” vibe.

14/07/2023

If you know, then you know.

25/06/2023

It’s the moment you’ve been waiting for all summer, but also, we’re back!

Our new episode features an interview with authors Peter and Julie Rea. Their new book, Better Humans, Better Performance was developed to assist in cultural change at a large American company. In the process, they discovered plenty of overlap in the manufacturing of good kids. We dive in.

Plus, Matt discusses some realizations about being a .

Make sure you also check out our BONUS EPISODE. It’s chock full of nostalgia.

18/06/2023

Parenting can be exhausting. Rest up, Dads. Happy Father’s Day.

Speaking of resting, Matt and Tim will return from their hiatus shortly with new episodes coming soon. can get busy sometimes!

24/03/2023

Our silver anniversary! What better subject than money to celebrate the precious metal? We’re covering everything from debit cards for kids to keeping up with financial expectations.

Plus, is social media ruining our children? (Probably, but we discuss.) And we begin to casually prep for the apocalypse.

Then Tim talks about paying for his crimes as a child today, as a parent. And Matt deals with some embarrassing encounters in public.

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24/02/2023

Our latest episode includes a mention of how 5 yo Charlie is currently interested in attending ...and wouldn't you know it, but this fine institution of higher learning promptly sends him a care package 🙌

Your move, .university (Matt and his wife's alma mater) 🙂

09/02/2023

Wakey, wakey! We’ve put together our best advice on SLEEP 😴 for the latest show.

Plus, why does Fox News hate parents so much? And taking lessons on parenting and Target from House Gryffindor.

And Tim struggles with sharing in his new two-kid household while Matt introduces his kid…to the lottery!

27/01/2023

Throwing it back to wobbly steps one year ago ❤️

04/01/2023

We’re back BAY-BEE! And we had a BAY-BEE! Episode link in bio!
There’s a new baby in the BOD Pod family. We share some dispatches from sleepy parents.
Plus, could you raise your kids in a totally different environment? Matt shares thoughts after a recent trip to the East Coast.
Plus, what’s in the federal budget for us parents?

19/11/2022

Got some new material for the show. More soon! 👶🍼

07/11/2022

Hard drive? Nah, it was just across town!
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The BOD Pod is experiencing some technical difficulties (this time Tim didn’t delete the episode tho.) We’re hoping to be back up soon!

27/10/2022

Waiting patiently for our dads to drop another episode

06/10/2022

The BOD Pod is back! Click the link in our bio for episodes. 🎧

We handle the adulting challenge of making friends while . 👯‍♂️
Plus, Matt is asked some tough questions about dead bodies and babies. 💀👶
And our tales from quarantining with kids. 🦠

24/08/2022

🚨🚨We’re back and have a major announcement to share!! 🎤

Hit up the link in our bio to listen! Be sure to leave a review and subscribe!

Plus our take on the latest headlines, including kids on leashes and more! 👶🦮

And fighting back against the snack obsession and the promise and peril of our kids forming friendships with older children.

27/07/2022

New episode!! And it’s a biggie!

As parents, we have the difficult task to create and maintain a stable environment for our children to grow and develop. We wouldn't say we're masters at that, but in this episode Matt & Tim share their tips for keeping things together when you'd prefer to let them fall apart.

Plus, Tim believes he's entered the famed TERRIBLE TWOs.

And Matt talks about what can happen when you break a kid (and yourself) out of a comfort zone.

As always you can subscribe at the link in our bio. Like us? Tell a friend! Review the podcast! Help us!! We’re parents, so you know we’re at the end of our rope as it is!!

12/07/2022

We find alcohol numbs the pain most effectively, but an ice pack works in a pinch.

08/07/2022

Someone explain this to me.

08/07/2022

Do not try this at home...but at your local park it should be fine 🤷‍♂️

21/06/2022

1 year in the making! 👂 and subscribe at the link in our bio.

🗓 Matt and Tim spend Father's Day the only way they know how, sharing the lessons they've learned parenting and podcasting over the last year.

🍼Plus, worried about the continuing formula shortage? pediatrician Dr. Lauren Beene shares information every parent needs to hear.

🦠And at long last the COVID-19 vaccine is here for kids as young as 6 months old; we share our thoughts on the shots.

18/06/2022

At long last.

10/06/2022

We feel seen. Via bandmemes666 on Twitter.

02/06/2022

PRAISE BE. 💉🙏
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Throwing it back to wobbly steps one year ago ❤️

Sliding our way into the weekend...

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