The Better Off Dad Podcast

22/04/2026

Greetings, long lost BOD Pod listeners! We apologize for our lengthy hiatus...we've probably spent the last six months trying to put our kids to bed or something. We hope to return to the studio soon.

In the meantime, we applaud some fellow Lakewood dads for launching this movement. Join them for the launch of Cleveland's Dads for All chapter this Sunday at 3 pm at The Corner Alley in Downtown Cleveland!

We’re launching a movement and bringing together dads from across Northeast Ohio to connect, unwind, and create some community. Join us for the launch of…

09/10/2025

FEAR or freedom? As stay at home parents, how do you feel about the moment you're suddenly less relevant? Matt has entered the stage and he shares some raw reactions as he transitions into a new phase of parenting. 🗓

Plus, childcare centers are closing across the country. So does anyone care? 🏫

And Tim's kids decide to bring up death 2 minutes away from soccer. ⚽️💀

Stream here or wherever you get your pods:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2FybpavkVFkDrQvsmvLqWz?si=QSBwJRVvQJmgdaAqoPx5ew

More episodes coming soon, we're busy Dads, alright?

06/06/2025

13/03/2025

At long last we are back with an episode that was worth the wait: Our interview with Lakewood City Councilperson Bryan Evans!

Matt & Tim speak with a real, live public official (and dad, too) about the importance of getting involved in local politics, how to raise kids up to college-age, and his worst parenting memory...spoiler alert, there's two kinds of p**p! Plus, first haircuts, competitive kids, and someone's child can't stop listening to Kendrick Lamar. And Matt shares his fears of flying while Tim gets drunk with his neighbors on the regular.

🎧 - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1ScpCin5MIfPZJDAli9njN?si=CHyL5Qk1SAWOQkAEEpwAqA

25/02/2025

Just a couple of elder millennials at a fundraiser.

Getting involved in your community has never been more important. Thank you, LakewoodAlive, for all you do for the city we call home.

24/12/2024

They say the days are long and the years are short, and boy are they half right!

Another year down we’ve got lessons learned to share. 📚 NEW EPISODE OUT RIGHT MEOW.

Plus, what happens when you stop pretending you don’t have kids in work and social settings? Disaster?! 😲 Tim attempts to find out.

And everyone’s favorite controversial topic, daylight saving time is back.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2G4UNs5AIEFDZm3cw4ncKV?si=Dj8U--q5SzmBOzRYOzwxVA

09/12/2024

May your days be merry & bright

11/11/2024

Here at The Better Off Dad Podcast, we pride ourselves on balanced reporting and unbiased perspectives on politics, just as we do in parenting. Oh, who are we kidding? We've got election hot takes as undisciplined, uninformed and one-sided as we always do. Find out what has us freaked out about Trump 2.0. Plus, the trick-or-treat takeaways from this year's candy haul. And Matt makes us all feel inadequate as he plans an awesome party for his son.

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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.