Daddy Issues Podcast

12/02/2024

Fathers and Families Center is featured in the "Sponsor Spotlight" section of this month's WFYI magazine. As our local NPR affiliate, WFYI is a superlative example of non-biased news coverage. We are delighted to be a sponsor!
Larry Smith Jason Acquisto

23/01/2024

New episode of our podcast just dropped! Click here to listen. Available on all pod platforms. Being a young grandparent is awesome! You are young enough to keep up with the little ones. But there are also challenges when you become a grandfather at an early age. Larry talks about his experience of becoming "Big G" as a young man.
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23/01/2024

New episode of our podcast just dropped!

Being a young grandparent is awesome! You are young enough to keep up with the little ones. But there are also challenges when you become a grandfather at an early age. Larry talks about his experience of becoming "Big G" as a young man.

Click link to listen right on your phone or in your browser. Available free on all platforms (Amazon, Spotify, Apple podcasts, iHeart, etc.)

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22/11/2023

New episode features our conversation with Leslie Caliz, a mental health advocate and su***de prevention activist in Central Indiana. We talk about "stopping the stigma" in our communities, and how to create effective communication with our kids about the prevention of su***de.

21/11/2023

Our latest episode featured extra "Dad Jokes"!

17/11/2023

New Episode just dropped.
The tragedy of su***de has become all too real for many of our friends and families. Leslie Caliz is a mental health advocate and su***de prevention activist in Central Indiana. We talk about "stopping the stigma" in our communities, and how to foster a better conversation with our kids about the risk and prevention of su***de.

Daddy Issues Episode 7 - Su***de Prevention Indianapolis News | Indiana Weather | Indiana Traffic | WISH-TV | -

17/11/2023

The tragedy of su***de has become all too real for many of our friends and families. Leslie Caliz is a mental health advocate and su***de prevention activist in Central Indiana. We talk about "stopping the stigma" in our communities, and how to foster a better conversation with our kids about the ri...

16/09/2023

So pleased to once again join Brittany Noble on
WISH-TV's Daybreak. Thanks for featuring our podcast!

https://www.wishtv.com/news/all-indiana-podcast-network-feature-of-the-week/all-indiana-podcast-network-featured-podcast-of-the-week-daddy-issues/?fbclid=IwAR2eAdwEoY0dZVeRIpsvZTHjFq46xakchdHMo6P-TFeh-AOf1jDYhYyebyI

Each Friday on Daybreak we highlight a podcast from the All INdiana Podcast Network that we think you’ll love.  This week we are featuring Daddy Issues.  What’s it like to raise a young man of color in today’s environment? What do law enforcement personnel wish that young people knew about p...

14/09/2023

Hey friends, be watching tomorrow morning at 8:45, as we are once again featured on WISH-TV!

31/08/2023

You know "the talk" that every dad has with his young son about the birds and bees?
Fathers of black and brown sons understand the "other talk" that they must have, and it's even more difficult.

Hear more in our new episode of "Daddy Issues" podcast

Daddy Issues Episode 6 - Law Enforcement WISH-TV | Indianapolis News | Indiana Weather | Indiana Traffic -

29/08/2023

Many thanks to IMPD Deputy Chief Kendale Adams for this insightful and refreshing discussion. *Link in BIO

29/08/2023

What’s it like to raise a young man of color in today’s environment? What do law enforcement personnel wish that young people knew about police? Jason & Larry speak candidly with IMPD Deputy Chief Kendale Adams in this insightful and refreshing discussion.

https://www.wishtv.com/podcast-episode/daddy-issues-episode-6-law-enforcement/

25/05/2023

So glad to be part of this podcast network WISH-TV! Here is our latest episode. Listen right here on this link.

There are currently 24,000 Hoosiers between the ages of 14 and 26 in foster care. Foster Success is an organization that supports the needs of teens and young adults who are transitioning out of foster care, by providing resources for educational success, financial empowerment and self-sufficiency.....

24/05/2023

“There are currently 24,000 Hoosiers between the ages of 14 and 26 in foster care. Foster Success is an organization that supports the needs of teens and young adults who are transitioning out of foster care, by providing resources for educational success, financial empowerment and self-sufficiency. Jason Acquisto and Larry Smith hear some wonderful success stories from Dr. Maggie Stevens, President and CEO of Foster Success, along with practical ways that anyone can support their mission.”

There are currently 24,000 Indiana residents between the ages of 14 and 26 in foster care. Foster Success is an organization that supports the needs of teens and young adults who are transitioning out of foster care, by providing resources for educational success, financial empowerment and self-suff...

14/04/2023

Thanks so much for having us on Daybreak this morning! Larry Smith
Daddy Issues Podcast
Fathers and Families Center
WISH-TV

Each Friday on Daybreak we highlight a podcast from the All INdiana Podcast Network that we think you’ll love.  This week we are featuring Daddy Issues.  Daddy Issues is a relatively new podcast to the All INdiana Podcast Network.  Jason Aquisto and Larry Smith will talk about their two part di...

12/04/2023

Hey folks - Daddy Issues Podcast will be on TV! As the featured podcast on WISH-TV Daybreak, Larry and Jason will appear on the show this Friday, April 14.

Set your DVR's! Boomers - set your VCR's! Haha J/K 😄

11/04/2023

ICYMI. Part 2 of our conversation about MENTAL HEALTH with School Counselor Craig Spinner is now available.
What causes teen anxiety? Does technology play a role? And what is the one thing that we should all know about our own kids?
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27/03/2023

This is the second of two episodes with our guest, Craig Spinner, longtime school counselor and educator in Central Indiana. Mr. Spinner holds a Master of Science in in Counselor Education/School Counselor and Guidance Services. He talks with Larry and Jason about the biggest causes for anxiety. Does technology play a role? And what is the one thing that we should all know about our own kids?

We are all familiar with the pressures of modern life. For our children and teens, and for ourselves as parents. From depression to anxiety to social pressures to ADHD. This is the second of two episodes with our guest, Craig Spinner, longtime school counselor and educator in Central Indiana. Mr. Sp...

30/01/2023

We are all familiar with the pressures of modern life. For our children and teens, and for ourselves as parents. From depression to anxiety to social pressures to ADHD. This is the first of two episodes with our guest, Craig Spinner, longtime school counselor and educator in Central Indiana. He talks with Larry and Jason about are the benefits of therapy, and some indicators that your child or teen might need some help.

We are all familiar with the pressures of modern life. For our children and teens, and for ourselves as parents. From depression to anxiety to social pressures to ADHD. This is the first of two episodes with our guest, Craig Spinner, longtime school counselor and educator in Central Indiana. Mr. Spi...

02/01/2023

Happy New Year!!

Dad already got jokes 😂

01/01/2023

So glad to launch our podcast in 2022! Thanks to all our listeners and supporters. Cheers to a great 2023 - Happy New Year!

23/12/2022

Co-parenting is full of challenges. Managing schedules, communicating, prioritizing your kids. In Episode 2, we’re offering some reminders and tips for successful co-parenting.

Co-parenting is full of challenges. Managing schedules, communicating, prioritizing your kids. Today, we’re offering some reminders and tips for successful co-parenting. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy -not-sell-my-info.

28/11/2022

We are so pleased to be affiliated with the All INdiana Podcast Network. Our first episode is here! New episode coming in December. Thanks for your support!

23/11/2022

Hey folks! So excited to bring you this first episode of our new podcast!

Our first episode. Introducing Jason and Larry. Just two dads in 2022.